Historical Evolution of Type in Architecture

AbstractTypology is an important concept in architectural theory and practice . It contributed particularly to the theory and practice of Post -Modernism as an alternative design strategy to address problems arising from Modernism . It emphasized the role of history in the architectural creation . The research discussed the concept in an exploratory study concerning the development of the concept through out history to isolate the main issues in relation to which concept was discussed . Six issues emerged : nature and essence of type, origin of type, type and interpretation, type and the generation of form, type and classification and finally type and historyThe conclusion of the study enabled to put foreward a more comprehensive definition of the concept capable of application in a variety of contexts .