Constructive Language in Architecture: More verb less noun

Abstract

Constructive language in architecture: More verb less noun; It seeks not only to present architecture through the building technique, but also to show that its process over time has been arduous, complex and initially of pure “trial and error”; until construction became a science. Science with which we have become familiar at the time of becoming architects, since anyone who considers himself worthy of this profession must recognize that design is subject to construction, its trends, its limitations and its future. On the other hand, we also recognize that there are architectural professionals who do not see the need for construction as part of their professional development. For them, this article presents in a very simple way how the History of Construction collaborates with the theory through praxis giving another concept to the architect's work, it also appropriates lexical elements, becoming a valuable pedagogical tool that is easy to consult in the area of construction for teachers and students; It is clarified that, due to the degree of complexity, elements were taken from the Colombian Standard for Earthquake-Resistant Construction – NSR-10, (without disregarding the Panamanian standard taking into account the authors), it is highlighted that the tables presented can be adapted to the requirements of any Latin American country. We want to exalt the words of Quintiliano “The architect extends himself to everything that enters the composition of a building.”