        Locatis, Abigail : AssignmentsEdit Locatis, Abigail : Assignments here.Architecture The role of architecture in shaping culture and societies was a central idea. Architects have the ability to shape the environments that people are in and therefore how those people go about daily life. Buildings help define public and private spaces and express cultural values and ideas. Examples of buildings that showcase this are Versailles and the University of Virginia. Both of these are centered on a main idea, and that is expressed through the architecture. Nested Hierarchy- involve levels which consist of, and contain, lower levels. i.e. the army. University of Virginia buildings are nested hierarchies because the building as a whole is made up of smaller buildings. Maya Lin- won the national design competition for a Vietnam War veterans memorial while still in an undergrad. Maya Lin has gone on to design other memorials, landscape sculptures and private residences. Mies van der Rohe- German architect, furniture designer and teacher, active also in the USA. With Frank Lloyd Wright, Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, he was a leading figure in the development of modern architecture. Also known for his rationally based method of architectural education. I think the primary issue for architects is creating buildings, cities, infrastructures and mindsets that will be sustainable for generations to come. The discipline needs to realize that sustainability cannot continue to be taught as something separate from design, or as a special type of design. Classical design needs to become classical and green design unless it simply wants to become bad design. The reason that cities need to be planned is so that they can sustain a certain growth rate. City planners should not cripple themselves and residents by not maximizing available local resources and topography to the fullest extent. Industrial Design Industrial design is the process of creating products, systems and environments. This process and the final results are very creative, innovative and incorporate all of the senses. Good design is people focused, community focused, environment focused, and future focused and used to creatively solve various problems. Consumer Products- Any tangible personal property normally used for personal, family, or household purposes. i.e hairbrush, swiffer Henry Dreyfuss- U.S. industrial designer. He opened his first industrial design office in 1929. Bell Laboratories hired him to design a series of telephones in the 1930s. Also designed the interior of the ocean liner Independence and the J-3 Hudson locomotive (icon of an era). A pioneer of ergonomics, he published several books explaining his methods, including Designing for People. Ergonomics-The science of people-machine relationships. An ergonomically designed product implies that the device blends smoothly with a person's body or actions. A major issue of industrial design is, again, sustainability. It seems to me that sustainable design has been more integrated into industrial design than into architecture. The community and socio-economic orientations are especially important to creating a sustainable world, and it is a good thing that industrial design recognizes this. Building Construction For each stage in the construction processes, multiple people must be organized and coordinated. This is a very complex task and requires lots of intercommunication between the city officials, owners, developers, investors, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and operators all involved in the process. Since so many people work on any given project communication, cooperation, and understanding are extremely important. Specifications- A detailed, exact statement of particulars, especially a statement prescribing materials, dimensions, and quality of work for something to be built, installed, or manufactured. Stakeholders- someone invested in the construction process/final result. The stake may be labour, or land, or a consumer interest in the business or policy. Feasibility study- The analysis of a problem to determine if it can be solved effectively. The operational (will it work?), economical (costs and benefits) and technical (can it be built?) aspects are part of the study. Results of the study determine whether the solution should be implemented. The main question of building construction is how can BC professionals be more streamlined and cooperative with the other professionals they work with? How did such a rift begin in the first place? It is entirely unnecessary and unproductive. (Definitions mainly from answers.com) Works Cited Bates, Kristin A., and Richelle S. Swan. 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United States Dept. of Energy, Office of Audit Services. The Department of Energy’s use of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Response to Hurricane Katrina and Rita. Washington D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Audit Services, 2006. The United States Government Accountability Office. Hurricane Katrina : EPA’s Current and Future Environmental Protection Efforts Could be Enhanced by Addressing Issues and Challenges Faced on the Gulf Coast. : Report to Congressional Committees. Washington D.C.: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 2007. Architecture, Culture, and Behavior In this lecture, the speaker presented the idea that the design of buildings affects many different aspects of life for individuals and groups. The speaker used two detailed examples, a voluntary stair use study and studies on improving hospital design, to illustrate this point. Some key ideas were the different factors that cause people to engage in physical activity and the idea of creating activity friendly settings. Obesity- increase in weight that is way beyond what is considered healthy for one’s height, weight, and bone structure. As more people in our society become obese, remedying the situation is becoming the responsibility of designers as well as health care providers and nearly in stead of overweight individuals themselves. Activity friendly settings- settings that promote, encourage and reward being physically active, i.e. enticing stairs or shower/change facilities at an office, thus enabling employees to walk or bike to work. Might help with the whole obesity problem, maybe even reduce pollution. Evidence Based Design- using research and project evaluations to make sound design decisions. Can help make a project very successful, i.e. the OhioHealth hospitals. Why is architecture and design not being taught so that creating activity friendly settings or really well designed hospitals is the norm and not something considered special and innovative? Shouldn’t evidence based design also be something always incorporated into the design process instead of being a special category? Whose responsibility is creating activity friendly settings? If the client does not ask for them, should the architect work them in anyway? Why hasn’t the successful design of the OhioHealth hospitals been transferred over to all new hospitals being built it the US? (How did they get to be so badly designed in the first place?) Photography In this lecture, the speaker chronicled the end of the Atlantic Steel Site and its rebirth as Atlantic Station through a series of images taken over time. Some important ideas were the passage of time, transformation as time passes, and documentation of those two things. Re-development- the process of demolishing existing things and constructing new things on a site. The new construction is usually different from what was there originally. This usually is seen as a good thing, as it is a sign of progress and good for the economy, but redevelopment should be carefully planned so as not to lose anything valuable. Industrial Form/Architecture- Structures used to house manufactories, engineering works, etc. What was on the Atlantic steel site before it was turned into a mall, and also what inspired the look of the new buidings. Overbuilding- when more real estate construction has taken place than what the market can economically support. Seems to have happened with Atlantic Station. A lot of those townhouses haven’t sold. Very wasteful and bad. How important are lectures like this to learning to be a designer? If someone hasn’t come from an artistic background, is it harder for him to understand and acknowledge material presented in this format? Are there artist-architect conflicts like that seen between architects and engineers? What are the consequences of overbuilding for the people who lived in an area before all the new construction took place? How to Look at Palladio The speaker explained why the architect Andrea Palladio was so successful through the use of specific examples. Some important ideas were the harmony of proportions exhibited in the designs and the cultural reasons why Palladio was called upon to create such houses. Andrea Palladio- extremely influential Italian architect who based his designs on ancient roman villas. First to systemize house plans and incorporate the Greco-Roman temple front as a portico. It’s always good to know who someone is, especially if an entire lecture is about him. Elevation Drawing- An orthographic (nonperspective) drawing of a property from the front, rear, or side that illustrates how the planned or existing structure is situated topographically. (answers.com). Palladio was the first to use elevations to plan houses. Now they are almost always included in a set of plans. Façade- the face of a building, usually the principle one. Palladio is known for creating simple facades, which has carried over into other styles of archtitecture. Is teaching design through examples of what others have done before the most effective way of teaching? Is this still a sought after style that is practiced regularly? Back in Palladio’s day, how many different types of builders/craftsmen were needed to build one of these villas? If multitudes of people were to suddenly start demanding Palladian style houses, what effect would that have on the building industry as well as the economy. A Multi-disciplinary Approach to Disability Research In this lecture, the speaker presented the multiple aspects of assistive technology design and application. The speaker provided a general overview of what assistive technology is and then detailed what the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) does. The speaker focused on different methods of research and development regarding barrier free education and information, workplace accommodations, wheeled mobility and seating, and environmental access. Universal Design Appeal- 1.(products that are useful to everyone, not just those with disabilities.) Environments that are supportive of all people, ages and abilities (Bill Owens, www.housingzone.com). People friendly rooms and products that are safe and comfortable. 2. Connotatively becoming more positive- no longer seen as something just for the elderly or disabled. Also becoming a characteristic of very good design. Barrier Free Education- 1. (improving teaching methods so that they benefit all students and not just some average group.) Creating accessible learning environments, training teachers in ways that enable them to more effectively instruct students with disabilities. 2. This is a way of improving the educational system so that all students can become truly knowledgeable, which would ripple upwards and improve society as a whole as the students graduated and applied their skills at their workplaces. Environmental Access- 1.(accessibility of different places such as homes, parks, business for people with disabilities) category of assistive technology that aims to remove physical barriers to accessing environments as a whole instead of just to specific products. 2. This is increasing in importance as the baby boom generation ages and becomes less able to walk and see. It connects with the idea of planning pedestrian friendly communities, as planners should take the fact that not all pedestrians are able-bodied into account. Should assistive technology classes be added to a standard design course load? Is there a specific design discipline that is more suited to this type of research and development? How does the growing demand for universal design in homes affect architects? Are manufacturers of assistive technology products held to a higher standard of quality than manufactures of regular products? AEC Integration In this lecture, the speaker provided an overview of the construction industry by listing its key characteristics, giving a brief history and lastly re-examining the key characteristics with regard to integration. Key concepts were the vastness of the industry, the interaction between owners and builders, the design/construction process, and reasons for integrating the industry. Integration- 1.(splitting and weaving something so that it works more cohesively with something else) to incorporate parts into a whole, to unite, to combine, to give equal opportunity and consideration to something. Most often associated with racial integration. 2. In relation to the construction, you can (and probably should) integrate construction activities with clients, supply chains, the design process, engineering, technology and planning, pollution control, and anything else related to the building process. Fragmentation- 1.(opposite of integration, when things are disassembled and unorganized.) the state of being fragmented (existing or functioning as though broken into separate parts), the disintegration, collapse, or breakdown of norms of thought, behavior, and relationship. Can refer to almost anything, but usually a society, organization or industry. 2. As related to the construction industry- fragmentation is created by specialization and results in a very slow work process. A self-created barrier to integration. Litigation- 1.(it has something to do with legal issues.) A lawsuit or the act of having a lawsuit. 2. Because of various legislative changes regarding contracts, the construction industry is now being subjected to a high number of lawsuits. Construction litigation is an important and specialized chunk of law, which is why it can be seen as a barrier to integration, as it takes up so much time and resources. Do programs like the Common First Year significantly foster goodwill between design and construction professions? Does having so many disciplines involved in the construction process create fragmentation? To what degree is there professional snobbery? What is being done within the construction industry to integrate with manufactures of building materials? Geographic Information Systems (GIS) In this lecture, the speaker focused on how GIS are used in relation to urban planning. The speaker defined GIS, provided examples and then showed how GIS are specifically used to deal with planning for new construction and re-constructing after a disaster. Some key ideas were the efficient use of data already available, ways to collect more data and the use of different types of data to provide a picture of whatever someone wants to know about an area. Remote Sensing- 1.(Collecting data from far away) The acquisition of information about something through recording or real-time sensing devices that aren’t in physical contact with the object being observed, i.e. weather satellites, aerial photography. 2. This type of data collection makes it possible to observe dangerous or inaccessible areas and is also comparatively faster and cheaper than collecting data for large areas on the ground. However, it does raise fears of big brother type operations and poses some ethical problems. Urban Planning- 1.(planning and organizing anything to do with cities before you build it.) The discipline of land use planning which explores the built and social environments of urban areas. 2. Urban planning is key to having a successful city without traffic, waste, water or other major problems and helps prevent sprawl. GIS are very useful in urban planning because of the large amount of variables involved in planning and urban area. Alternative Solutions- 1.(solutions to problems that are nontraditional) Alternative can mean a possible or remaining choice or following nontraditional ideas and methods, to exist outside the establishment. Solution in this context most closely means a particular instance or method of solving something. Alternative does not have a particularly radical connotation when paired with solution; rather, forward thinking or innovative. 2. In regard to GIS involvement in urban planning, alternative solutions often aim to be green or sustainable and are certainly innovative. GIS helps find these solutions because of the unlimited ways you can tie data sets together. What would you study in college if you were interested in a career in this field? How closely and how well do urban planners work with GIS people to develop plans for new development? Do professionals who work with GIS experience the inter-professional rivalries exhibited in, for example, the construction industry? Can GIS be used to track where people use or buy a particular product the most and then create better marketing strategies? (Would that be ethical?) Classical Design In this lecture, each speaker presented his or her area of expertise within the area of classical design, including high-end residential and light commercial buildings, home renovation and neighborhood planning. Each speaker communicated this by presenting one or more projects that he or she had worked on and explaining why the project was within the realm of classical design. Some of the important ideas are integrating architectural styles from abroad into American design and the concept of planned communities. Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND)- a comprehensive planning system calls for a variety of housing types and land uses within the neighborhood area. This multi-use system allows for schools, civic buildings and commercial venues to be within walking distance of private homes. TNDs are pedestrian friendly and plan for several modes of transportation, including cars and bicycles. TNDs also include civic spaces such as parks and squares to enhance the feeling of community. Vernacular Architecture- all methods of construction that use locally supplied resources to meet local needs. Heavily influenced by regionally specific environmental, cultural and historical contexts. What about planned neighborhoods with bike paths and schools and post offices that require a twenty minute drive from the entrance (where all the shops and things are) to whoever’s house you are going to? What is the classical design community doing to integrate green building concepts into this discipline? If a town is entirely planned, does it lose some of the character that less planned towns have? Solar Decathlon In this lecture the speaker focused on educating the audience about the Solar Decathlon competition. The speaker started by presenting the general idea and rules of the competition and then moved into the specifics of how the Georgia Tech Solar Decathlon house was designed and built. Two key ideas were how a design is translated into and actual object and the integration of different disciplines related to design and construction. Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)- panels made from a thick layer of polystyrene or polyurethane foam sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board (OSB), plywood or fiber-cement. They are an alternative construction material commonly used in homes that provides structural framings, insulation, and exterior sheathing all in one piece. SIPs generally improve the thermal performance of a structure. Market Viability- how well and easily a particular idea or design could be brought to the mass market. In terms of the Solar Decathlon, this is a major focus area for the design teams, as a key goal of the contests is to find ways of reducing the price of photovoltaic systems intended for home use. Are any of the Solar Decathlon houses going to be offered to consumers any time soon? Is the U.S. government doing anything to integrate the requirements for a good Solar Decathlon house into the construction industry at large? (Is the construction industry doing it on its own?) Does working with an interdisciplinary team on such a project significantly foster understanding and cooperation across the disciplines? Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing In this lecture, the speaker focused on digital design and manufacturing methods as well as the process of taking an idea from design to actual object. The speaker used a few projects as examples and summarized the design and manufacturing process of each. Some important ideas are how the actual fabrication of something influences its design, flexibility within a design, and feedback loops during the sequence of design to manufacturing so that the designer gets more control over the building process. Mass customization- a technique that allows a customer to buy a product or service that has been pre-designed to the customer’s exact needs. This allows designers to get exactly what they want without having to invent a new manufacturing process. Stick framing vs. Modular systems- stick framing is a common framing method that uses individual studs or sticks as the skeleton of a structure and is thrown up at the site itself. A modular system of construction involves the manufacture of easy to assemble, repetitive parts of a whole that are transported to the site of the structure and then assembled. Modular systems typically produce less waste than stick framing. Does computer aided design and manufacturing allow an individual to design and fabricate a product or structure entirely on his or her own? Is this beneficial to the design community? Who designs the machines that machines that make the products? Will these methods render hand drawings obsolete and useless? Outdoor Installation Description The outdoor installation appears to be made of some type of hard plastic. The bottom, or grounded, end is a series of stacked pieces like a ream of paper or the end of a fan. Each of these “sheets” extends upward to a concrete arm of the building, twisting, entangling, dividing, multiplying, separating and regrouping along the way. Bolted with metal fasteners, the bottom sheets form 3-D rectangles that appear to ripple as they ascend. As the installation gets wider and higher in the air, the sheets become strips that move in complex patterns. When two or more strips come together, the joined area is reinforced with ovals of the same material and fastened with bolts. At the upper end of the installation, the strips come together in groups on a horizontal line that are reminiscent of wrist stubs where a hand has been sliced off. Supporting the piece are several cables attached to the building, though one of them has popped. The formal qualities of the installation are a bit hard to describe as they change quite often. Viewed from the side and as a whole, it is shaped like a dolphin leaping out of the water. The “tail” is the stacked end on the ground, and the wrist stubs form the “nose”. Viewed from underneath it is much more abstract and becomes something like a tangle of egg noodles. Looking up while standing at the bottom end, the top end appears to be sucking the wall like the organisms that grow on the rudders of sailboats. It also appears to be a solid mass from far away. Upon closer examination, the many thin, wispy pieces are revealed. It is also interesting to note that the installation flows up or down depending on the point of observation. Though each sheet of plastic is clear, the layering creates a wide spectrum of grays. Capturing light is one of the installation’s main talents. The refraction is pleasing and changes throughout the day. The most interesting effect was created by a combination of rain and sunlight, so that the light sparkled off of both the plastic material and the water caught on it. This effect was so wondrous I had to touch it, but I was immediately disappointed as the plastic was dirty, and the rain had tuned it into a fine coat of mud. As the rain hit the installation, it made a sound akin to rain on a tin roof, though much softer. When it was not raining, the structure itself made no sound, but its shape jived nicely with the sound of the breeze. Speculation The site of the installation is very square. There are lots of right angles and sharp corners, so the shape and complexity of the installation were probably created to combat and compliment the military precision of the courtyard. Natural forms appear to have had great influence on the design, especially the twisted and tangled flowering plants across the grass. The installation also mimics the clouds, and it is particularly interesting to watch storm clouds through the tangles of plastic. To design this piece, the creators probably started by selecting the site, coming up with several shapes and sizes of installation, and then narrowing these ideas to the one that achieved their design goals. The material was then selected. Next, the form of the thing itself was designed, with careful attention to the placement of the tangles and sweep of the ends. As the form took shape, it became necessary to figure out how to fasten the individual pieces into a whole. Upon my first observation, the installation strongly reminded me of all manner of sea creatures, though mainly ones that suck or have tentacles. This caused me to think of the courtyard as an aquarium. During another observation period I was very hungry, and it looked like many different types of pasta. If it were up to me, I would name it Flavius and let it enact its secret desire to teach Latin to middle schoolers and bike through Italy in spandex shorts during the summers. Indoor Installation Description The indoor installation is made of long parallel strips of wood. Each parallel strip is made of overlapping pieces, some straight and some curved. The strips are held in place with perpendicular metal bars. At each place where a piece joins another piece, there are letters and numbers that presumably indicate the order in which the installation was put together. In shape, the installation is much like a stylized waterfall. Or spaghetti. Or wet hair being run through a comb. But that is only when viewed straight on. From the side it is like the oxbows in the creek behind my house, each curve and switchback unnecessary to water movement yet necessary to the essence of a creek. The curves of the installation, especially on the top floor near the carpet, are not critical to the structure, but they are critical in the emotion it evokes. On the second floor of the building, where a person can pass under the installation, the wood takes on characteristics of billowing cloth, rumpling up here and sagging there. To my eye, this installation is most pleasing in the afternoon light. As light filters down from the third story windows, the texture of the wood is elegantly revealed. Each strip of wood looks smooth on the fat sides and rough on the edges, which is exactly how it feels to the touch. While I made most of my observations, studio groups were drawing on the various floors. The rustling of materials and quietness of concentration went nicely with the feel of the piece. It was also fun to peer at people through the installation. Speculation This is the building’s mind. Its thought patterns flow naturally and produce highly organized results. Every other line around the installation is straight and there are many right angles. The sharply stopping top of the installation coordinates the mind of the building to its body. I believe the designers were interested in creating a piece that let the order of the building have a creative outlet. The other point to this project might also have been to provide seating on the first floor of the building, as the installation makes a comfortable bench. Again, the designers most likely used the site as a springboard for ideas. How does one create a three-story thing in a rigid environment that is not overwhelming but soothing? The solution to this problem created the design, which was then tweaked by material selection the patterns in the installation. The most bizarre memory my mind found when observing the installation was being six years old with lice in my waist length hair. My mother combed nits out every night after washing my hair with the harsh shampoo until she ran out of patience and told the stylist to chop it all off. This did not disturb me very much as it got rid of the lice and made my head less hot. On an unrelated note, I would name this installation Ruby and let it sing karaoke. Link to this Page
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