November: Extra Blog

This month during my internship I saw and was introdiced ro some very old drawings and blueprints that were created from 1980-early 2000's. When looking at the details of these drawings you can see the lines that may have took the architect days to complete. This was a great skill for an architect to master and to be able to do as well as these drawings. As technology advances the need to hand draw these types of sketches was greatly reduced and now-a-days computers create the images that you see before you.

October: Extra Blog

         Throughout this month I spent some time doing different things from sorting blueprints to going to actual job sites and seeing what made them unique in their own way. There will be more chances for me to explore new topics and new ideas as i continue to do my internship at CEDG.
          When I was sorting through the blueprints, they ranged from nonprofits to residential units. I saw what a real blueprint and asked questions to clarify any confusion that I had when trying to understand the blueprints. The blueprints from having only certain rooms to the entire building and property. from arieal views to side views to a front view, the blueprints were a great way for me to familiarize myself with what the final product of blueprints are.
          When looking at the previous job sites all of them were different but were yet the same. All of the sites had their own unique technology or characteristics that make them either important or "green". From a superbuilding to a reconstruction on a college.This helped with seeing the blueprints becoming a reality. I could understand what some terms meant and how they affected the building as well as the construction or reconstruction of a building.

Research and Working EQ

1). My working EQ is "What is the most important factor when designing and building a "green" building?"

2).EQ: What is the most important factor when designing and building a "green" building?

• The location will play a drastic role in the efficiency of the building. an architect can use the sun as a natural light source to light up the building. Also being able to have the sun come into the building during winter for heat and the ability to block the sun during a was summer day.
• The type of building that an architect is designing will also affect what types of green methods you will and can add to the building. For example, a 30 story building must be more careful on their thermostat because the the business will use more energy faster because of its mere size compared to a one or two story home.

3). The most important source that I have used to help me answer the EQ so far has been my 18th source. This source talks about the different challenges that different buildings encounter when trying to be designed green or trying to be converted into a green building. This source also has a Works Cited which can be helpful for me to find new research. To check out the PDF click here.

4). My mentor is Erik Peterson who is an architect for a small firm named Claremont Environment Design Group (CEDG). CEDG as well as Mr. Peterson design and build eco-friendly/green buildings for businesses, non-profits, and cities. Having a mentor such as Mr. Peterson allows me to better answer my EQ throughout the year.

Independent Component 1 Approval

             For my Independent Component I am planning on creating a virtual buildings using programs at the architectural firm that I am currently doing my internship with. I plan to recreate a building for each of the major changes in architecture that have occurred since the 19th century. This will allow me to see what and how architecture changed according to the needs of the governments as well as the people. From this I am hoping on finding where architecture is going in the near future.To show the 30 hours that I have completed for this component I will show the senior team the 3D models of the buildings and other research that I have done regarding the specific architectural style that I have chosen to do the building. Doing this as an independent component will allow me to explore different types of architectural styles as well as familiarize myself with some of the latest architectural software programs being used by current professionals.

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.