Texture

**1) Definition of texture**
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Refers to the properties held and sensations caused by the external surface of objects received through the sense of touch.  **2) Types of texture** There are 2 types of texture:

The first one is Tactile Texture, which is real and can be felt by touch The second one is Visual Texture, which is seen by the eye **3) What is it that texture describes of an object?**

Texture describes the relative smoothness or roughness of a surface

**4) How can texture influence the characteristics of a space?** Use elements with different texture helps to produce sensations. Also, texture allows us to realize the elegance of a space. **5) What is the importance of texture in architecture /Urban Planning?** In urban planning the texture is very important when we want to know the type of land, because that part is decisive in our work, because the soil is first being evaluated before executing the project.

