- Refers to the actual design and layout of spaces. Architecture encompasses many different elements including construction, design, and the manipulation of light as it relates to shadow.
- Architectural design values make up an important part of what influences an architect and designer when they make their design decisions.
- Concept that focuses on the components or elements of astructure or system and unifies them into a coherent andfunctional whole, according to a particular approach in achieving the objective(s) under the given constraints orlimitations. See also behavioral design.
- The overall design or structure of a computer system, including the hardware and the software required to run it, especially the internal structure of the microprocessor.
Sources:
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/architectural-design.html
Wikipedia
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/architecture
