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Article in question: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture

Definition - direct quote Architecture (Latin architectura, from the Greek ἀρχιτέκτων – arkhitekton, from ἀρχι- "chief" and τέκτων "builder, carpenter, mason") is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and as works of art. Historical civilizations are often identified with their surviving architectural achievements.

So of the additional meanings are, The art and science of design and erecting buildings and other physical structures, -A general term to describe buildings and other infrastructures,-A style and method of design and construction of buildings and other physical structures, The practice of an architect, where architecture means to offer or render professional services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy or use.[1], Design activity, from the macro-level (urban design, landscape architecture) to the micro-level (construction details and furniture). - The term "architecture" has been adopted to describe the activity of designing any kind of system, and is commonly used in describing information technology.

My Assessment

The definition that is provided, explains the general basis behind the term, but it is lacking in many ways. Some of the problems that I have found with the definition are: the term architectural works and some of the additional meanings don’t help the original definition and can lead to confusion .Also the layout can be updated so it can translate better. I feel that the definition needs to be updated a bit. Being that I am an architectural major I feel that I have to ability to do the research and make the changes that are necessary.

Reference. Com (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/architecture) illustrates what architecture is in such a way that it is more easily understood. .  I feel that the Wikipedia definition needs to be updated a bit. Being that I am an architectural major I feel that I have to ability to do the research and make the changes that are necessary.

Citations:

Architecture.(n.d.) In Wikipedia. Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture Architecture. (n.d) In Reference.com, http, Retrieved February 28, 2012, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/architecture