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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Market-rate Housing Idea
heres an idea for our building
the building was built in the year 2000 and was designed for relatively cheap housing of the lower class society. In recent years, there has been an increase in rent so those who moved in previously were forced to pay more rent or move. However they being lower class could not afford the increase in rent and could not find another place of refuge, so they decided to stay where they were. As time went on, higher class society moved in but did not like the street setting of homeless bums crowded around bonfires etc so they eventually moved out. The area became very run down due to lack of maintenance and there eventually became no tenants left in the apartments. The building became abandoned and overrun with homeless peoples.
the building was built in the year 2000 and was designed for relatively cheap housing of the lower class society. In recent years, there has been an increase in rent so those who moved in previously were forced to pay more rent or move. However they being lower class could not afford the increase in rent and could not find another place of refuge, so they decided to stay where they were. As time went on, higher class society moved in but did not like the street setting of homeless bums crowded around bonfires etc so they eventually moved out. The area became very run down due to lack of maintenance and there eventually became no tenants left in the apartments. The building became abandoned and overrun with homeless peoples.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Planning
Planning is defined as the act of organising activities or tasks for a future date. Once a plan is made, it has to be maintained taking into account anything that may happen at future dates. In a group collaboration, planning requires determining the cost of the project, time for construction and does it meet the requirements of the client or brief. Plans should be reviewed periodically to make sure everything is on schedule and changed if needed.
In our specific UT3 Project, we have a time constraint, that is, our project due date. We have an outline or brief of what is to be designed so we can plan out what is to be done.
Planning as shown in the diagram above can be broken down into smaller parts such as design, selection, communication, monitor, information and analysis. All parts influence and affect the others down the track and its a constant repetition of these parts in an endless cycle until the final outcome is produced.
Information could be regarded as what needs to be done or required, analysis can be described as the breakdown of the information and an in-depth look into the problem, design would be looking into possible solutions to the problem, selection would be selecting the specific solution to use in the situation. Communication would require group collaboration between workmates and/or clients to discuss whether the chosen solution is the best solution to the problem and the final stage of monitoring would involve putting the plan into action and observing what the outcome is and gathering more information. The cycle then restarts and if the proposed solution was no satisfactory then the problem could be re-analysed and another solution could be planned out again.
References
Planning diagram
Wikipedia - Planning
In our specific UT3 Project, we have a time constraint, that is, our project due date. We have an outline or brief of what is to be designed so we can plan out what is to be done.
Planning as shown in the diagram above can be broken down into smaller parts such as design, selection, communication, monitor, information and analysis. All parts influence and affect the others down the track and its a constant repetition of these parts in an endless cycle until the final outcome is produced.
Information could be regarded as what needs to be done or required, analysis can be described as the breakdown of the information and an in-depth look into the problem, design would be looking into possible solutions to the problem, selection would be selecting the specific solution to use in the situation. Communication would require group collaboration between workmates and/or clients to discuss whether the chosen solution is the best solution to the problem and the final stage of monitoring would involve putting the plan into action and observing what the outcome is and gathering more information. The cycle then restarts and if the proposed solution was no satisfactory then the problem could be re-analysed and another solution could be planned out again.
References
Planning diagram
Wikipedia - Planning
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Context
Why is context important in terms of the architectural examples?
Context plays an integral role of importance in architectural examples. For example, it can be seen in falling water where the surroundings make it feel as if the building belongs to the landscape. All contributing factors to context influence the architectural design and vice versa. They are reliant upon each other; a building cannot be designed without a context and context with no building is just a piece of land.
In our architectural model of the Market-rate housing in Brooklyn, the context plays a very important role in its design. It influences the style of design, the setting in time as well as the people that use the space. Our specific structure is set in the year 2000 in Green Point, Brooklyn. There has been an increase in rent in the area, thus people are leaving for cheaper areas, and those who cannot afford the increase of rent are forced to live on the streets becoming homeless. The increase of rent also leads to an increase of crime in the area and our setting has become that of a low class society living in the slums of Brooklyn.
In the example of Falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright, he shows us the importance of context in the design of his building. He blends the building into the context by using organic architecture. He does this by making the stream heard throughout the whole house, specified the walls be made with locally quarried stones and the use of cantilevered terraces which resemble the surrounding rock formations. Falling water is an excellent example of the importance of context and shows us how much the context can influence our design.
Context plays an integral role of importance in architectural examples. For example, it can be seen in falling water where the surroundings make it feel as if the building belongs to the landscape. All contributing factors to context influence the architectural design and vice versa. They are reliant upon each other; a building cannot be designed without a context and context with no building is just a piece of land.
In our architectural model of the Market-rate housing in Brooklyn, the context plays a very important role in its design. It influences the style of design, the setting in time as well as the people that use the space. Our specific structure is set in the year 2000 in Green Point, Brooklyn. There has been an increase in rent in the area, thus people are leaving for cheaper areas, and those who cannot afford the increase of rent are forced to live on the streets becoming homeless. The increase of rent also leads to an increase of crime in the area and our setting has become that of a low class society living in the slums of Brooklyn.
In the example of Falling water by Frank Lloyd Wright, he shows us the importance of context in the design of his building. He blends the building into the context by using organic architecture. He does this by making the stream heard throughout the whole house, specified the walls be made with locally quarried stones and the use of cantilevered terraces which resemble the surrounding rock formations. Falling water is an excellent example of the importance of context and shows us how much the context can influence our design.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hierarchy
Hierarchy can simply be defined as a ranking or order of things in a series (objects or people). These things all hold different levels of importance and are linked differently. Hierarchies occur in everyday situations such as in businesses, churches, army and politics. These hierarchies are commonly organised into a pyramidal structure with a single leader or boss at the top, which then branches into more people with lower ranks and eventually to the common society. There is also a flat Hierarchy layout known as heterarchy where decisions and choices are usually discussed with others and decided on together. In standard hierarchy, it is common for a heterarchy to take place between people of the same status or level.
In relation to our project architecture, our roles are determined and divided into specific tasks before commencing work. A typical pyramidal hierarchy structure would involve the allocation of work from the team leader to each individual. The leader would look at each persons strengths and weaknesses and then decide what they are to work on. In contrast, a heterarchy would generally involve people collaborating with each other and then deciding on what jobs to undertake.
In our specific project for our building of the Market-Rate housing in Brooklyn, New York, we often use a combination of both types of hierarchies. When we get our task from our leader (Russell) we analyse the problem and then decide together on who does what task. At other times we tell each other specifically what to do and work much like a pyramidal hierarchy structure.
References
Diagrams
Wikipedia - Hierarchy
Wikipedia - Social Hierarchy
In relation to our project architecture, our roles are determined and divided into specific tasks before commencing work. A typical pyramidal hierarchy structure would involve the allocation of work from the team leader to each individual. The leader would look at each persons strengths and weaknesses and then decide what they are to work on. In contrast, a heterarchy would generally involve people collaborating with each other and then deciding on what jobs to undertake.
In our specific project for our building of the Market-Rate housing in Brooklyn, New York, we often use a combination of both types of hierarchies. When we get our task from our leader (Russell) we analyse the problem and then decide together on who does what task. At other times we tell each other specifically what to do and work much like a pyramidal hierarchy structure.
References
Diagrams
Wikipedia - Hierarchy
Wikipedia - Social Hierarchy
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Intent
Intent, as defined by the American Heritage® Dictionary is, "Something that is intended; an aim or purpose." This definition can be applied in several ways in relating to architecture. The architect's intent would be his design, aim, view and plan of their building. It includes the initial thought process in planning out a building, from its location, size, style and materials. All factors imply the intent of the design process.
In relation to our project, intent has played an integral part from the very beginning. Our group initially intended to do different buildings, after discussion we decided to pick the market rate housing because of its setting in Brooklyn which would be quite interesting to model. All being architectural students, our intent correlates with each others and we do not have too many problems, however in an architectural project, many problems could arise. In an architectural projects, many people come together and intents collide with another. The intent for the client is a affordable building to live in, however the architects is to design an outstanding building with positive impact on its surroundings and the engineers would be a feasible method of construction which is structurally safe. Although all their intents differ, they must collaborate to finish the building.
Intent plays a major role in the design of a building, in fact it is an important aspect overall. It occurs in all industries and must be addressed to accordingly, or it may result in certain unwanted outcomes. Intent is a monumental phase in the design process and plays an important role in architectural collaboration.
References
Definition: Intent
In relation to our project, intent has played an integral part from the very beginning. Our group initially intended to do different buildings, after discussion we decided to pick the market rate housing because of its setting in Brooklyn which would be quite interesting to model. All being architectural students, our intent correlates with each others and we do not have too many problems, however in an architectural project, many problems could arise. In an architectural projects, many people come together and intents collide with another. The intent for the client is a affordable building to live in, however the architects is to design an outstanding building with positive impact on its surroundings and the engineers would be a feasible method of construction which is structurally safe. Although all their intents differ, they must collaborate to finish the building.
Intent plays a major role in the design of a building, in fact it is an important aspect overall. It occurs in all industries and must be addressed to accordingly, or it may result in certain unwanted outcomes. Intent is a monumental phase in the design process and plays an important role in architectural collaboration.
References
Definition: Intent
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Knowledge
Knowledge according to the Oxford English Dictionary, can be defined as
Knowledge for the UT3 project comes under different topics:
Playa Blanca Wildlife Interpretive Centre found by Jennifer and a Market-rate housing in Brooklyn NY, found by Min. We then decided to model them up using different engines.
[1] Playa Blanca by Anderson Mason DaleArchitects, P.C.
[2]Playa Blanca modelled in Revit by Chris
After much thought and discussion we decided to go with the Marketrrate housing in Brooklyn which Joel was working on. We have been working mainly on the massing of the project and estimating the general shape of the building. We will be using the UT editor to create the building of the Market-rate housing.
Related Links
Wikipedia - Knowledge
AIA Colorado - Playa Blanca
"expertise, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject."This definition can then be integrated with our project of designing a map with UT3 editor. In order to design the map we need knowledge and information, such as, what are we designing? what programs are to be used and what jobs will people be allocated. To decide on this, peoples expertise must be known such as what programs they are familiar with.
Knowledge for the UT3 project comes under different topics:
- Designated Building (what building will be modelled?)
- Preferred program for design (UT editor, Revit, 3d studio max)
- Allocated jobs (design, modelling, textures, sound, etc)
Playa Blanca Wildlife Interpretive Centre found by Jennifer and a Market-rate housing in Brooklyn NY, found by Min. We then decided to model them up using different engines.
I started modelling Playa Blanca in Revit and Joel started modelling the Market-Rate housing in Brooklyn on the UT engine
[1] Playa Blanca by Anderson Mason DaleArchitects, P.C.
[2]Playa Blanca modelled in Revit by Chris
After much thought and discussion we decided to go with the Marketrrate housing in Brooklyn which Joel was working on. We have been working mainly on the massing of the project and estimating the general shape of the building. We will be using the UT editor to create the building of the Market-rate housing.
Related Links
Wikipedia - Knowledge
AIA Colorado - Playa Blanca
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