Scale

Scale can be defined as the real dimensions of the form or the space. Scale refers to the way we perceive the size of a constructive element respect to the remaining forms. Human scale is based on the dimensions and proportions of the body. Scale influences height greater extent than the width. In the buildings the scale is used to define it size relative to the context in which is. There are public constructions that have a massive scale, such as airports, highways, museums, although there are buildings with smaller scales, like personal houses, or residential buildings.  Human scale is a kind of scale used to compare a building or object with a person to see how humans might interact with the built environment.

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