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  101 Things I Learned in Architecture School  Matthew Frederick Solid-void theory holds that the volumetric spaces shaped or implied by the placement of solid objects are as important as, or more important than, the objects themselves.      The shapes and qualities of architectural spaces greatly influences human experience and behavior, for we inhabit the spaces of our built environment, and not the solid walls, roofs, and columns that shape it.     A three-dimensional space is considered a "positive space" if it has a defined shape and a sense of boundary or threshold between in and out.      We move through negative spaces and dwell in positive spaces      Suburban buildings are freestanding objects in space. Urban buildings are often shapers of space.    When we create buildings today, we frequently focus our efforts on their shapes, with the shape of outdoor space a rather accidental leftover. These outdoor...