Systems diagrams

New boundaries diagram

Building Selection Materials

The materials that I chose for the skin of the building were Steel, Blue Slate, Glass, and Medditera Cork. I felt that each of the first three materials resembled or were similar to materials that were around the building. The reason that I selected these materials was because I wanted to explore the idea of making the transition from the exterior of the space to the interior come together in a more cohesive manner through the use of materiality.

BIM Programing

• Parametric Modeling is the relationship between different sections of a 3D model. When looking at the relationship between parts of a model this is important because when 3-d modeling if one part of a model is changed or altered it also affects the other parts of the model that are related to it. This is why it is important to pay close attention when modeling because a minor change could throw the entire model off.


• While I have used CAD very few times from what I have seen each line and part of a model, floor plan, and section must be made separately. However in BIM systems like Revit it will be easier because calculations are made based off of what is done to part of the model. The way in which CAD operates in comparison to Revit may be due to the fact that it has been around longer, but when I look at other modeling programs like Rhino I see a meeting ground between CAD and Revit. When modeling in this program making changes to something can alter the model, however it does not necessarily mean that you have to build each part of the model piece by piece like in CAD.

Diagraming the Music Library

Computing in Architetural Design

What I found the reading on the “computing in Architectural Design” to be was a time line on the evolution of drawing and how it has been used to aid with communication. One thing that I did not realize was how early the idea of digital drawing began. For example Ivan Sutherland designed the sketch pad system in 1963. Also I found it interesting that computer aided design was used in various fields such as mechanical engineering and in the construction industry. This caused the development of computer aided design to head in two different directions one being a more specifically for geometric modeling the other being more building specific. Based off of the various programs and different means to digitally render that we often use today. I was actually surprised that the first CAD like program was a well received and popular one. However I can understand this being popular among those who were not actually in the architecture field because it was something new and exciting. On the other had the earlier programs were far too limited in drafting capabilities for actual architects. These prompted companies to began working on more programs that focused on drafting and design to help those in the professional fields. During the late 1980’s things that enhanced the users experience with CAD were things like the continuing growth in the power of processors, the growing resolution of computer screens, and the introduction of raster color printing with ink jet printers. These changes made it possible for modeling systems to become more affordable and available. Also around this time architects were able to begin working in more photo realistic perspectives, which allowed them to communicate their designs with color, texture, shading, and depth. Over the years computers have used these programs to fit various roles which include design tools, means of communication, design assistants, used to design environments, habitable physical environments, and virtual environments. Computers have become a means of design and communication through the various programs that can be used to aid an individual when attempting to digitally record their design thoughts. Also computers are now able help to shape our design thoughts through the fabrication of digital environments. Computers can capture and immolate things from the real world such as temperature, humidity, and lighting and use them to create a virtual environment that can help a designer understand how their design may work in the real world. With all of the additions and evolutions that have been made to the computer, it is amazing to see how far the digital design industry has come and how far it has to go.

Iar 333-01 The Impact of Light on Health and Welfare

When reading the articles from the Impact of light on Health and Welfare, one of the facts that stood out to me the most was the fact that The lack of lighting can have just as great of a negative effect on people, as light can have a positive effect on people. One result of the negative effects of the lack of lighting is SAD or seasonal affective disorder. Being that this is a disorder that occurs more commonly among people who dwell in locations with longer nights or who are not receiving the proper amount of sunlight, this causes me to believe that light within a place can also create a negative experience. Also according to some of the facts that are presented about night shift nurses having a greater risk of cancer raises a question in my mind about weather or not the people who designed the hospital lighting took into consideration these things. The hospital is often associated with healing but the lighting in this particular place, does not necessarily create a good experience. However I feel that the necessary steps are being taking to correct this problem. Lastly I think that the lack of lighting does have a major impact on the human body and its circadian rhythm. This is supported by the fact that people’s body becomes out of sync with their internal clocks after daylight savings. This is because when the clock is set back an hour things that people would do a at a certain time they now would do at a later time causing to loose the time that they would normally spend doing activities.