THAD Final key words

Chandigarh

Chandigarh, city and union territory of India. Located about north of New Delhi, the territory is bounded by the state of Haryana on the east and by the state of Punjab on all other sides.

indigenous architecture

These structures are place based, meaning they would not make sense if located in any other location. Place based also means indigenous peoples take local ecosystems, topography, weather patterns, and cultural norms into account.

Development

the process of starting to experience or suffer from an ailment or feeling.

Decolonization

the process of freeing an institution, from the cultural or social effects of colonization or process of a state withdrawing from a former colony, leaving it independent.

Matter / Form

matter is the stuff out of which things are made while form is that which gives them their definite shape and structure and determines its various powers and functions.

Control

the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Bauhaus

The Bauhaus is a German artistic movement which lasted from 1919-1933. Its goal was to merge all artistic mediums into one unified approach, that of combining an individual's artistry with mass production and function. Bauhaus design is often abstract, angular, and geometric, with little ornamentation.

Immaterial

does not manifest itself in any physical form, that rids itself completely of the material object

Problem solving

the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Humanitarian

an ideology centered on the value of human life, whereby humans practice benevolent treatment and provide assistance to other humans to reduce suffering and improve the conditions of humanity

Archive

a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people where people can go to gather firsthand facts, data, and evidence from letters, reports, notes, memos, photographs, and other primary sources

Provenance

the beginning of something's existence or the recorded journey of an artwork from its origin through one or more owners to the present day

Preservation

the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property.

Gentrification

the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing, and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current inhabitants in the process.

Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a period of major mass production pand innovation that began in Great Britain during the mid-18th century and early 19th century and later spread throughout much of the world. The British Industrial Revolution was dominated by the exploitation of coal and iron.

Craft

skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects that typically results in something that serves a practical purpose, like clothing or utensils.

Data visualization

a chart, diagram, picture, etc. that is created as a visual representation of information.

Graphic Design

“the art and practice of projecting ideas the composing and arranging the visual elements of a project

Standardization

the process of making something conform to a standard.

Tourism

the commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Universal Design

concept in which products and environments are designed to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaption or specialized design

Radical Visibility

A movement based on claiming our bodies and, through the use of bright colors, exuberant fabrics, and innovative designs, highlighting the parts of us that society typically shuns.