Computing in Architecural Design

Computing in design today is helpful not only to clients but to designers as well. Although some programs tend to have their own quirks and learning curves each has its advantages in the field. From talking to top designers and architects, computer aided design has made their jobs easier and more time efficient. Computing in design used to be just using a calculator to help with measurements and conversions, now we can create rooms with textures and do virtual tours of the hypothetical space designed in the computer. It is truly amazing how the technology has changed and enhanced the designers experience in the field.
To me, computing in design is a little intimidating but once you have mastered it, it is a very valuable skill to have. With that said, being able to create awesome virtual spaces with the new programs is now practically a required skill across the field but I feel like designers still need to be able to create spaces and communicate without the computer as well. The increasing technology is a great advantage to the world of design because both clients and designers alike can get a better 3 dimensional idea of the design with opportunities for change and fixing problems before the actual product is begun.
We are quickly heading toward a completely digital world. Ever since the first gigantic computer, technology has bee a huge asset to not only design but the world entirely. As we move closer toward digital entirety, the fundamentals should not be forgotten. Technology is great and an amazing tool, but a good designer should be able to communicate their ideas without computer aid as well as with its help.

DIagram-O-Rama!

Rinse off, Rosa Parks!

The way we, the 4's, decided to fulfill some of the needs is through a shower bus. It has 6 stalls and a storage room that houses the generator, the 2 tankless water heaters and shelving for storing the towels and toiletries the bus will distribute. Lauren Shepulski and I had a great time designing this bus. We learned alot about the science of bathing, like without water saving shower heads one could use 7-10 gallons per minute during a shower but with the water saing devices usage is cut down to 2-4 gallons per minute. That is a huge difference even in a 5 minute shower. We researched how we could transport and/or store water. P.S. Water is heavy! So we fixed that problem by bringing a tanker along with our bus because there would be no way for our bus to haul adequate amounts of water to keep it in working order.

Jenny Paige! Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!

Dear Jenny! I was really excited by your talk last theory hour! I was absolutely impressed with the success of the recycling program at UNCG. It's impressive to know the actual numbers of how much we save, recycle, and help out the community by the efforts you have helped implement. Since I lived in the dorms last year and had the recycling bag on the door, I have really made it a habit of mine to start recycling more! It's exciting to know that our university is making a big impact on our city.

AH Ha! Hush that Fuss! Everybody move to the back of the bus!!

The bus! Route 25, 9:05 PM. Let me tell you! My public transportation experience was two fold! It was somewhat exciting as well! Heading to the bus stop I was a little weary. I hurried out of work in time the catch the GTA in front of Four Seasons Mall. I was the only sole at the bus stop. The us drove by at first ad came back around to pick me up like 15 minutes later. I stepped on the bus and it was packed. It was dark outside and in the bus. The aroma wasn't very pleasant either and it seemed to get stronger as more people get on. I decided to stand instead of sitting plus there was no where for me to sit between the passengers and their shopping bags! Standing at the front of the bus, I was able to take in the full experience of the bus. This old crotchety lady and I were the only white people on the bus! It was a little shocking, I expected more diversity but practically all the passengers were black! When the older white woman yelled at me for standing at the front, I decided to get off. Walking to meet my ride back to my car, I thought about the reading and how blacks worked so hard to get equality with whites and now from the public transportation system it seems like they are still as just as segregated. The feeling on the bus was that of remorse. It seemed like the people didn't even want to be riding the bus at all. The public transportation I believe would be a great way to get around if the bad connotations were removed.

The first week!?

This word sums up my first week. Not only did I go to class 15 hours but I worked 22. Soooo.. I was going eighteen different ways at once, trying to get everything done was like trying to tie a knot in a fart truthfully. It was a miracle I made it through that week and am still functioning today. I am excited though about studio and all the 'fun' stuff we are going to get into. Hopefully the rest of the semester will pan out.

P.s. The graphic came from a rock band on MySpace, I liked the graphic, didn't really listen to their music!

Dear Tommy!

My first postcard to Tommy! I was really excited last theory hour about all the hardwork and effort that is going into the fabrication lab!