September: Extra Blog

               During my internship this month I was introduced and have done some research on numerous architects as well as some of the work they designed and created. One of the many that i have researched is Pierre Chareu. One of his most famous design is Maison de Verre, which translates to "House Of Glass" in French. A good video that familiarizes Mr. Chareu and his work was this YouTube video that was e-mailed to me by an architect that works in the architectural firm that I am currently during my internship in. I was also introduced to Frank Lloyd Wright who was one of the most famous architect during the 19th century. Wright had a very unique style as well as talent when designing buildings. On of Wright's most well known desogns are the "Prairie Schools" which were public buildings that pitched roofs and long rows of casement windows, employing only locally available materials and wood that was always unstained and unpainted, emphasizing its natural beauty.

Second Interview Questions

1.)  Who is your mentor and where do they work?
              Where I am currently doing my internship, I have made connections with two different individuals. Both are/and would make excellent mentors for this project
    -Eric Peterson: Currently working at Claremont Environment Design Group.
    -Lee Krusa: Currently working at Claremont Environment Design Group.

2.) What five questions will ask them about their background?
          I am still not sure who I will be interviewing but some questions that I will be asking will be:
                            -What made you want to become an architect?
                            -What has been the project you have enjoyed the most?
                            -How long have you worked with Claremont Environment Design Group?
                            -What universities did you attend and what degrees do you have?
                            -Did you work anywhere prior to Claremont Environment Design Group?
                            -If you had to describe architecture with one sentence what would it be?
                            -What is one goal you have for the next five years relating to architecture?

Blog 5

         1.) One positive thing that has happened as a result of what I have completed so far is that I now know more or less the routine of senior year with the research checks and what is expected from them as well as me in the classwork, homework, and projects.

         2.) A piece of research that had really helped improve my understanding of architecture of an online book that I came across my first research check. This book talks about architecture from the Egyptian times up to the modern times and how it was slowly developed into what we see in our everyday lives.

         3.) The thing that has worked for me so far in the year is that I have not procrastinated on any assignments which helps me with my time management. Also the class content has not been incredibly challenging which gives me more time for my research and topic.

         4.)The thing that has not worked so far is that rarely use my computer so I am afraid that I miss an important assignment because I may not be able to check the blog. Also some

         5.) I am planning of focus on "green" buildings or where the future of architecture is headed. I plan on studying where architecture cam from then start to move to green buildings and technology related to the concept.