ABSTRACT
This paper presents the notion of environmental constructions, based on a philosophical discussion, cases of environmental structures and experimental research design probes. From these studies, the paper suggests four methods of constructing and construing environmental sensations. The studies suggest a broader, yet more specific, definition of tectonics in architecture. It proposes that tectonics in architecture is not confined to gravity based articulation of structures, but rather should be understood as an orientation in architecture which continuously make something appear through its intended constructions with the environment as an integrated and authoritative influence.
