Volume is also related to a building's function . Form and Space We can define form, here, as primary elements put to use . For instance, a primary element such as a plane becomes a form when the architect uses it to create a wall, a roof or a floor. Paths Paths put the shapes and forms of a building into context . They offer an opportunity to see the building in the context of its surrounding environment in a particular way.
Paths are also functional .
Proportion and Scale Proportion and scale are like a functional language to the architect, allowing her to create designs in a very specific and functional way. Ordering Principles Ordering systems are like themes that give a shape to the elements and forms of an architectural design. Using ordering principles is like conducting a symphony orchestra. Principles such as symmetry and rhythm are at work in both. A horizontal plane becomes a form as it takes on the function of a roof.