THE MEANING OF ORIGINALITY IN ARCHITECTURE AND HOW CAN IT BE MEASURED

Vian Ahmed Shareef

doi:10.5937/jouproman6-17462

Vian Ahmed Shareef Vian A. Shareef Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Koya University, Koya KOY45, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq. vian.ahmed@koyauniversity.org

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/jouproman6-17462

Abstract

Abstract

Meaning and different definitions for originality, meaning of originality in architecture, and the way of measuring it has been investigated in this research, which help researcher to compare between every two design product by using the applied criteria, in a straightforward method. Also, this research has determined the methods that architect can use to produce and increase the original idea in a research. Additionally, a number of samples have been taken as case studies to compare and evaluate originality in Architecture.

Key words: Originality, originality in architecture, measuring originality in architecture, creativity, innovation

Author Biography

Vian Ahmed Shareef, Vian A. Shareef Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Koya University, Koya KOY45, Kurdistan Region – F.R. Iraq. vian.ahmed@koyauniversity.org

Architecture Dept.