Frame

Structural skeleton.

Overview

Frames, using steel, wood, or concrete, provide structural support in buildings globally, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Load-bearing skeleton.
• Material versatility.
• Structural integrity.

Notable Examples

• Empire State Building (USA, 1931).
• Timber-framed Houses (Europe, medieval).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Residential, Commercial: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Essential for structural stability.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Framework Construction (technique), Stability (theory), Structure (element), Various Movements

Directory

Elements Registry, Architecture Hub, History