        Schweiger, Erica : AssignmentsOctober 10, 2007Playback: Ellen Dunham-Jones presents Architecture: The Program, The Discipline, The Profession. During her lecture, she emphasizes the difference between an “ordinary” building, and one that is distinguished by professional and careful architectural design. She reveals how in depth architects go to express aspects of life that people take for granted. She used one of the most intriguing quotes from Winston Churchill, in which he states “we shape our buildings, and then they shape us.” This quote, from a prominent historical figure, opened the multiple ideas of how architecture develops the way people think, observe, and grow with their surroundings. Look Up: Solo practitioner- A person engaged in the practice of a particular skill, art, or discipline; a person experienced at or trained in a skill or occupation. (OED.com) Ecological literacy- facts and information that provide a sense of understanding about the unsustainable world, and what can be done to help or improve this situation. Digital manufacturing- integrates design and manufacturing data to support process design and simulation capabilities that have not been previously available Speculate: The architecture program discipline focuses on the knowledge and thinking behind becoming and architect. The end result is the profession of being an architect, however there is a journey of learning how to think and see which Dunham-Jones discusses by comparing ordinary to architecture. October 15, 2007 Playback: Roozbeh Kangari’s presentation of the building Construction program not only introduced the sector of BC, but how it interacts with the other sectors of architecture. Going back to the integration presentation earlier in the semester, Kangari expressed the importance of each section working and cooperating with one another. Along with integration, Roozbeh Kangari highlights the multiple types of buildings, such as industrial and commercial. The differences between the different types are Look Up: Stakeholder- An independent person or organization with whom money is deposited, esp. when a number of people make a bet or other financial transaction. (OED.com) Procurement- The action or an act of causing, arranging, or bringing about, esp. through an agent; authorization, instigation; prompting, contrivance; (in early use) spec. the use of improper influence; bribery, inducement. (OED.com) Intelligent robots- An automatic device which is capable of performing many complex tasks with seemingly human intelligence. Robots are highly efficient but are devoid of sensibility. Speculate: The building construction program focuses on learning how to join the workforce as a contractor. Roozbeh Kangari emphasizes the discipline it takes to integrate all fields. One of the biggest things to learn under building construction, as well as the other sectors of the design and building, is to understand the obligations from other professions. Integration is key to success. October 22, 2007 Playback: Abir Mullick introduced an overview on industrial design education, profession and the future. Mullick highlights the way humans react to aesthetic values along with creative and functional activity. A mixture of pleasure and functionality provide the basis of creating and selling products in industrial design. Human nature is always looking for “the next best thing,” which industrial design workers are always trying to provide. Look Up: Aesthetic- Of or pertaining to the appreciation or criticism of the beautiful. (OED.com) Convenience- The quality of being convenient, generally: i.e. of being suitable or well-adapted to the performance of some action or to the satisfying of requirements; suitability, commodiousness. (OED.com) Creative activity- means the preparation or creation of computer programs, motion pictures, sound recordings, and literary, pictorial, musical, dramatic, audiovisual, choreographic, sculptural, architectural, and graphic works of any kind Speculate: Industrial design uses a creative mind with creative activity. The discipline includes thinking of ways to improve both aesthetic and functional attributes. Industrial design profession include professionals of using creative activity systems and programs that allow the greatest efficiency in human nature. Edit Schweiger, Erica : Assignments here. Bibliography Bates, Kristin A., and Richelle S. Swan, eds. Through the Eye of Katrina : Social Justice in the United States. Durham, NC: Carolina Academic P, 2007. 12 Oct. 2007 Brake, Alan G. "With the Help of Architecture for Humanity, Biloxi Families to Choose New Homes." Architectural Record 194 (2006): 30. 12 Oct. 2007 Brunsma, David L., David Overfelt, and J. S. Picou, eds. The Sociology of Katrina : Perspectives on a Modern Catastrophe. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, 2007. 12 Oct. 2007 Buhrman, John, ed. The New Orleans Hurricane Protection System : What Went Wrong and Why : a Report / by the American Society of Civil Engineers Hurricane Katrina External Review Panel. Reston, VA: ASCE, 2007. 12 Oct. 2007 Childs, John B., ed. Hurricane Katrina: Response and Responsibilities. Santa Cruz: New Pacific P, 2005. 12 Oct. 2007 Curtis, Stephen A., ed. Hurricane Katrina Damage Assessment : Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi Ports and Coasts. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2007. 12 Oct. 2007 De Monchaux, Thomas. "Easy Being Green: Post-Katrina, a Resource Center Teaches Eco-Friendly Buiding on a Budget." Magazine of International Design 54 (2007): 30. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Desroches, Reginald, ed. Hurricane Katrina : Performance of Transportation Systems. Reston, VA: American Society of Engineers, 2006. 12 Oct. 2007 Gerfen, Katie. "Greening New Orleans." Architecture 95 (2006): 16. 12 Oct. 2007 Hartman, Chester, and Gregory D. Squires, eds. There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster : Race, Class, and Hurricane Katrina. New York: Routledge, 2006. 12 Oct. 2007 Hartman, Chester, and Gregory D. Squires, eds. There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster : Race, Class, and Hurricane Katrina. New York: Routledge, 2006. 12 Oct. 2007 Heilmeyer, Florian. "New Orleans: Sustainable Design Competition." Bauwelt 97 (2006): 10-11. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Illia, Tony, Russell Fortmeyer, John Bergeron, and John Gendall. "Katrina Update." Architectural Record 194 (2006): 36+. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Jacobs, Karrie. "Drop in the Bucket: the Number of Housing Initiatives Currently Under Way in New Orleans is Impressive, But Without Active Federal Involvement They Fall Well Short of the Urgent NeedFind More Like This." Metropolis 26 (2007): 50+. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Lubell, Sam. "Louisiana Recovery Continues to Hit Snags." Architectural Record 195 (2007). Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007. Martin, Colin. "After the Flood: the US Pavilion At the 2006 Venice Biennale Addressed the Rebuilding of New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina." Landscape Architecture Australia 113 (2007): 29-30. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Martin, Colin. "After the Flood: the US Pavilion At the 2006 Venice Biennale Addressed the Rebuilding of New Orleans After Hurricane Katrina." Lanscape Architecture Australia 113 (2007): 29-30. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 McDonald, Martha. "Picking Up the Pieces: Post-Katrina Recovery." 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Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Rich, Frank. The Greatest Story Ever Sold. New York: Penguin Audio, 2006. 12 Oct. 2007 Robinson, Sharon P., and M. C. Brown, eds. The Children Hurricane Katrina Left Behind : Schooling Context, Professional Preparation, and Community Politics. New York: Peter Lang, 2007. 12 Oct. 2007 Saltman, Kenneth J., ed. Schooling and the Politics of Disaster. New York: Routledge, 2007. 12 Oct. 2007 Sokol, David. "High-Profile New Orleans Competition Names Winner." Architecturel Record 194 (2006): 30. 12 Oct. 2007 Stephens, Suzanne. "Damaged by Katrina: Early Signs of a Campus in Recovery." Architectural Record 194 (2006): 388. Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals. 12 Oct. 2007 Waugh, William L., ed. Shelter From the Storm: Repairing the National Emergency Management System After Hurricane Katrina. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publicaions, 2006. 12 Oct. 2007 http://www.library.emory.edu/uhtbin/cgisirsi/KTJiVMuDYc/GENERAL/12875 0148/9>. Lecture 9.17 Playback: Craig Zimring, presenting Architecture, Culture, and Behavior, speaks about the manner in which humans react to their surroundings based on how architecture or design is presented in an environment. This lecture is based on the way in which humans react to their environment, and by incorporating certain aspects, or leaving out certain aspect, in a structure, we can manipulate these reactions. This method of changing culture and behavior is meant to improve lifestyles, socially and physically. Look Up: Space Syntax: I did not already have a preconceived notion about space syntax, but after research I discovered that it includes the analysis of spatial configurations. The basic idea encompasses the method of breaking spaces down into smaller and practical components. Activity Inducing Areas: From obvious context clues I determined that activity including areas are places that incorporate activity into daily lives. With further research, and from the presentation, I discovered that activity including areas incorporate wayfinding, which attracts and motivate pedestrian movement. Healing Environment: Healing environments seemed to me as places where someone would go to heal, such as a hospital. After the presentation I learned that any area can have healing, or relaxing environments. The emphasis places on nature, and healing qualities makes a space a healing environment. Speculate: • Teaching/learning or curriculum/pedagogy: What studies need to be taken in order to discover the most beneficial healing qualities? • Disciplines: How can someone achieve a peaceful environment for people who live very hectic lives, with chaotic surrounding? • Professions: How can someone argue the importance of incorporating expensive, but beneficial healing attributes to places like hospitals? • Systems of organization and economic production: Will industry be negatively affected in the short term, but positively affected in the long term if expensive “activity architecture” is incorporated now? Lecture 9.19 Playback: Ruth Dusseault expresses her interest and study of the destruction of a historical landmark and its transformation into the new Atlantic Station. As a photographer, Ms. Dusseault was able to attach artistic emotion to the changing environment having the students view a film of the drastic changes a location can go through. It was not clear whether she was disgusted with the demolition of a historical factory landmark, or if she was impressed with the ability to create a whole new city from the state of nothing, maybe she was both disgusted and impressed. Look Up: Built Environment: A built environment is a manmade surrounding, in this case Ruth Dusseault focuses on the built environment of Atlantic Station, which was built from a completely blank slate. Prototype: A prototype is the original type or form of a specific category. Utopian Architecture: Utopian architecture first struck me as architecture that included all basic needs and desires of human interest. Speculate: • Teaching/learning or curriculum/pedagogy: How can someone learn to form an entire city, with no existing guides or surrounding structures? • Disciplines: What care needs to be taken when disposing of old materials and toxic waste materials from these old factories? How is it done? • Professions: Does a city development process usually start with an individual, or a team of members from multiple backgrounds? • Systems of organization and economic production: What types of permissions or agreement must someone get in order to build on a once historical landmark? Lecture 9.26 Playback: Sonit Bafna presented his personal interest in the work of Palladio, and the importance of Palladio’s studies in architecture. Harmony and proportions seemed to be his main focus, and the way these two characteristics play into the perspective and extravagance of “beautiful” architecture. Bafna also expressed his admiration for the way in which Palladio paid attention to human interaction in a space. Humans work well with spaces that incorporate more than just basic needs, but also incorporate pieces of interest that stimulate human intellect. Look Up: Symmetry: From earlier education, I know that symmetry refers to the equality of two sides. In relation to architecture, symmetry refers to a more general form of relationship, suggesting the importance of parallelism and proportionally functional spaces. Harmony of proportion: Before I did not understand how proportion and harmony related to each other. It seems to be a Greek idea that includes human mannerism and how proportion leads to beneficial to human nature. Overlapping: The research I found on overlapping in architecture, suggests that a style is mimicked, or overlapped within a structure to create an ongoing style. This style creates a sense of parallel structure, and relates back to harmony and proportion. Speculate: • Teaching/learning or curriculum/pedagogy: How can you really learn to be able to tell if a building has harmony, or if it is proportionate? • Disciplines: How is harmony and proportion used in even the modern architecture professions? • Professions: Do people have professions that are solely the research of older architects, for the purpose of incorporating the old styles into new architecture? • Systems of organization and economic production: Do the admirations of old architect often fuel ideas in industry still today? Review for Lectures: 9.10 9.12 9.14 September 10, 2007 Stephen Sprigle introduces the development and incorporation of disability research in the world of architecture. By asking the class members to think of objects or structures that are meant for individuals with disabilities, as well as being integrated into the everyday lives of all people, he had us developing the idea of wheelchair ramps, or elevators. As well as incorporating the audience, Stephen Sprigle included any detail from environmental considerations of the AT being developed, to the thinking process required behind each development. When analyzing disability research it is important to understand the meanings behind disability, assistive technology, and accessible environment. Disability is known to me as any personal impediment someone has with performing a daily function that the majority of the human population does not have. While my definition is geared to a specific group of people, disability can simply be the “want of an inability” or “incapacity” (Oxford English Dictionary). Assistive technology, which I would have simply believed to be any piece of technological equipment that serves as an aid to any individual, is more precisely any piece of equipment that is used to increase or improve functional capabilities. I recall Stephen Sprigle mentioning that the definition he posted could be misleading since all technology is meant to improve functions today, and I agree with his statement after doing personal research. A better definition of assistive technology would be “technology solutions to help people with disabilities lead more independent lives” (assistivetech.com). Beyond architectural help, AT can also be in the form of computer software that is meant to teach an individual with a learning disorder, or a flashing light on a telephone which is meant to alert a hearing-impaired individual if he or she is receiving a phone message, translated and printed into words. Accessible Environment was an unknown term to me before the lecture, but I would have suspected that it was any location open to the general public. The lecture clarified that the definition, in this case, is directed to people with special needs. Accessibility can be very different for someone in a wheelchair, rather than someone who is walking. When researching the definition, I was impressed to see how common of a phrase it is. There are numerous websites that provide information on the objects that make environments efficient and accessible to everyone, especially those who do have disabilities. Teaching/learning/curriculum/pedagogy: At what point does someone begin his or her study of disability research, and is it difficult to expand on the already existing inventions? Disciplines: What are the general requirements for common public access areas in reference to the amount of disability aid needed per location? Professions: Do individuals specialize in specific fields of disability research, or can someone have the option to produce multiple types of AT under his or her one profession? Systems of organization: How many processes, tests, and experiments should a new piece of AT go through before deeming it practical and efficient for society? September 12, 2007 Professor Brian Bowen presented industry’s incorporation in the architectural field and the integration of the multiple disciplines of architecture and building with each other. His method of presentation included comparisons and methods of improving today’s conditions. The study of relations between the multiple fields stood out as a negative aspect for efficiency in production. Throughout his lesson, Professor Bowen concentrated on multiple important terms, three of which are integration, fragmentation, and infrastructure. Integration, from my own experience, refers to the mixing of two different aspects. In reference to the architectural field, Professor Bowen touches on the matter of bringing the different sectors of architecture together. The research behind the statistics of the different sectors showed a clear separation, while Professor Bowen suggested that integration would lead to a more efficient system of building, construction, and architecture. Fragmentation was an unfamiliar term to me before the lecture. As I researched the term in relation to architecture I found that it is a method of manipulating the skin or surface of a structure. The term Infrastructure can relate to a multitude of fields. When relating to architectural studies it can relate to roads, airport, utilities, but can also refer to matters such as information technology. Teaching/learning/curriculum/pedagogy: How can integration be incorporated during the beginning of education? Does Georgia Tech’s common first year serve as a good example? Disciplines: Are there successful ways of producing the fast, good and cheap qualities that society’s consumers are searching for? Professions: How is the industry of building/architect surviving when there is such separation between the disciplines? System of organization: Do the ten specific characteristics play an active role in the steps of producing a successful industry, and in what ways can integration become more active starting now? September 14, 2007 Geographical Information Systems, introduced Steven French, is shown to be an in depth type of research that relates to the mapping of areas or locations. Not only can architects develop plans when using GIS, but GIS is helpful for other significant purposes, such as taking poles and statistics. Population densities were emphasized during this lecture, meant to acknowledge where the most growth is happening, and how architectural firms, contractors, and city planners can provide for growth and changes. Important key terms in relation to GIS are infrared imagery, impervious surface, and regression. Infrared Imagery: Because I knew that infrared had to deal with heat detection, I could infer that infrared imagery in an image or video focusing on heat. I did not realize before that maps of infrared imagery were used to focus on density and environmental issues. Impervious Surfaces usually refer to man-made materials such as roofs, asphalt, concrete, and many other building materials. These surfaces are impenetrable, which makes them ideal for protection against rain in construction situations. Regression, commonly a simple slope or decline, can also be used to represent the changes occurring between two variables that are effecting industry. Teaching/learning/curriculum/pedagogy: Will an increase study in the maps such as infrared and density open up further study in environmentally friendly developments? Disciplines: How much time, effort and study is needed to produce accurate map readings, and can’t they propose problem since there is rapid change in some locations? Professions: Will the professions in this field of study dramatically change over the next 20 years along with either the increase or decline of environmentally sound areas? System of organization: How often are maps produced in order to continue to provide correct and up-to date material? August 29, 2007 Classical Design Curriculum Playback: Tim Kelly, David Pearson, Jeremy Sommer, Stefanie Wahl, Trey LaFave, William Rutledge, and Mike Watkins presented their personal experience with the new classical design curriculum and the diverse opportunities available within the field of classical architecture. These presentations touched on any subject between restorations of classic designs, to expanding traditional cities by incorporating new “old” structures to the locations. By each presenting their own slide shows, various students from a mixture of undergraduate schools could show their success and interests with the subject of classical design. With all these separate backgrounds, each previous undergrad opened up a new door for studying the classical architecture, and the multiple ways it can be incorporated in today’s world. Key vocabulary to remember is “traditional” or “apse” Look Up: More classical terminology would incorporate a word like “apse,” which refers to polygonal exteriors, common in cathedrals and churches. “Traditional” can be tricky vocabulary, but when referring to architecture it means the architecture is based on the experience, emotions, and advancements of the time in which the structure was built. Speculate: Disciplines- Are green designs easy or difficult to add to the traditional designs? Professions- How many different fields can you use classical architecture in, does it provide an advantage over those who do not study classical architecture? Teaching- How can you learn to expand the future when you analyze only the past, or is there a way of properly combining the two aspects into modern classical architecture? August 31, 2007 Solar Decathlon Playback: The Solar Decathlon is presented with the introduction of environmentally friendly architecture, focusing on the saving of energy and practicality of a building and its materials. The slideshow of the process, teamwork, and dedication presented a personal and reachable goal for students, showing the audience a way to get involved, or what future opportunities will come in this program. By comparing the Georgia Tech’s solar house to those of other schools provided insight to the on-going developments in this type of architecture. In using comparisons, it is also clear to see how architecture feeds from original ideas and continues to grow and expand. Interesting vocabulary to recognize is “green” and “digital fabrication” Look Up: “Green” refers to architecture when the building or structure is more environmentally friendly than the common current architecture styles or techniques. “Digital Fabrication” is the advancement in manufacturing by use of computer technology and computer designs. Speculate: Disciplines- Does the economical cost out-weigh the benefits on the environment? Professions- Are there enough people involved with green architecture to make an on-going break-through for future design? Teaching-How can we increase the popularity of solar powered structures? September 5, 2007 Computer Aided Design Computer Aided Manufacturing Playback: Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing emphasize the range of options available in designing through computer knowledge and assistance. New tools and techniques, which also relates back to the advances achieved in the solar decathlon, are becoming incorporated with modern art and architecture. With these new programs, the speaker highlights the importance of acknowledging material types, and the practicality of the design. Important to remember are the meanings behind “fabrication” and “feedback loop” Look Up: Fabrication is simply the process of manufacturing. Feedback loops in architecture refer to the continutaion of building on the current ideas. Newer technology related to CADCAM allows for these positive feedback loops. Speculate: Disciplines- Will there be a reduction in natural creativity if the classic method of hand-drawing and sketching is eliminated from future design schools, programs, and firms? Professions- Does the design process become interrupted by having both an architect and a computer expert, or do they become one in the same? Teaching- Will digital advances become a staple in the colleges of architecture and design? Installation one, a structure assembled on the outer deck of the Architecture west building, seems to curl and twist within its own formation while weaving around the original configuration of the building. Constructed out of a seemingly plexy-glass type material, each section is contorted and assembled with nuts and bolts to form a thick flowing pattern. Small support structures, such as the repetitive oval sheets of the same material, are placed within the tube-like wave formations, as well as wired supports that are anchored from a higher level. The intriguing shape of this first installation originates from a focal point and seems to gain strength and a more dominant presence as the motion rises around the column and towards the upper support beam. Geometrically, the installation includes common forms, such as the oval supports, as well as including curvatures in the carefully placed wave motions. While these movements may first appear to be sporadic and unorganized, they later seemed to present a type of harmony and flow as they reached the pinnacle and align in an orderly angle off the top of the support beam. The proportions of the waves stay constant to each other from end to end of the piece; however, the proportions start small at first from the ground point, rise in volume around the center, and diminish again into fading tips of the curves. The way in which the installation pronounces itself seems to encumber the face of the architecture building, distracting viewers from surrounding objects. While installation one is large and voluminous, there are also delicate beauties to its reaction with environment changes. The translucent material allows for the passage of light, even the transformation of the way light hits the surrounding surfaces. Even greater than the reaction to sunlight is the result of rainfall. I became more impressed with the shape of the structure when I saw the rain curl and spiral down the slick surfaces, additionally highlighting each separate and unique bend. Continuing to examine installation one, I was reminded of the movement of wind. If I had to picture the way a strong wind wrapped around myself I would envision the lines and sections presented in installation one. In designing, I believe the architect students had specific meanings for the exact placement of what I believe to be wind, because it shows the reaction of interference with immobile objects. The students had to ask and analyze the support abilities for the structure to have its weightless appearance. If I had to give this installation a name I would call it “visible wind,” because you can see the origin, the build up, and the fading away all in the one piece. The usage of a wood material gave installation two a more discrete presence. Originally noticing the installation only as its practical use, a bench, I failed to first identify the extensive height and craftsmanship that it exemplifies. Installation two is my favorite of the two pieces because the architects, or artists, that developed this formation decided to intertwine practical usage with simple beauty. Constructed with wood, metal rods, screws, bolts, and other supportive hardware, the simple lines are given motion as they climb to two higher stories of the inner architecture west building. While using the geometric simplicity of the line, the installation gains interest where the lines separate, come back together, and curve in harmony along the balconies. Analyzing the structure, I uniquely see the lines as an upward flow instead of a downward fall, also creating a connection between the multiple levels of the building. This piece also has a harmonious flow to its being, which is why I would name it “musical chairs”. The upward contour reminds me of the lines on a music staff and the vibrating sound waves of music. The idea of the “chairs” part includes the obvious practicality of the seating installation two provides. The important questions asked and analyzed during this creative process would include its ability to have a graceful movement while representing strength. The strength and support of materials would be crucial since it serves as an interactive structure, and its assembly seems to be inspired by a puzzle. The various pieces of the installation had to be cut and placed perfectly together in order to create the resulting final picture. Link to this Page
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