Architecture+&+Urban+Planning

= ** ArChItEcTuRe ** Vs. u RbAn PlAnNiNg = = = = = = = = =  Architecture is art of designing and building livable spaces represented  through solid structures. This spaces are to be  perfectly functional. In Arquitecture is very important the structure, resistance and beauty of the building. The architect must take into account important aspects such as the environment, materials, construction techniques, appropriate allocation of space, etc..

Urbanism is the study and planning of the city for its perfect organization and functionality, so to improve the functioning of society. The urban planner integrates all the elements that make up the city: roads, transportation, services, recreation areas, housing estates, etc..

Architecture and urban planning are closely related, however, these careers have its differences. The architecture works with a much larger scale than that in urban planning. Urbanism focuses on functionality, while architecture is in aesthetics.


 * [[image:http://lie.labf.usb.ve/theme/UsbMayo2006/pix/f/web.gif caption="Recurso"]] Definitions: Architecture and Urban Planning