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Systems, Sites and Buildings Final Reflection
Over the course of the semester, I learned a lot about the interaction between human experience, spatial construction and the inherited dynamics of energy, heat, air, light and water. Each assignment helped to further my understanding of these topics. Assignment … Continue reading
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Assignment 9-Charlottesville House
In my current studio project, we are working on remodeling a house in Charlottesville, VA (for confidentiality purposes of the homeowner I cannot reveal the exact location). Within the scope of our project we are only looking at design interventions … Continue reading
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Assignment 9 Preliminary
In my current studio project, we are working on remodeling a house on Page St in Charlottesville, VA. I decided that it would be beneficial to evaluate the house as is in order to influence some decisions that I will make. In … Continue reading
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James Turrell at Rice University
Throughout his career, James Turrell has explored light as both a medium and metaphor for personal introspection. His work invites the viewer to greet the light. Turrell’s artistic explorations have led him to create his signature work: “sky-spaces”. They are … Continue reading
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Natural Lighting Strategies
In terms of sustainability, natural lighting is one of the most important tools. The following are five strategies for natural lighting: 1. Window orientation to maximize the benefits of day-lighting. Through the size and location of windows, one can utilize … Continue reading
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Assignment 8 – Yudell/Beebe House
Yudell/Beebe House- Moore Ruble Yudell Architects and Planners The Yudell/Beebe house is located in Santa Monica on an urban lot. The house is shaped to optimize shading, natural ventilation and day lighting. Rooms have three to four exposures, while apertures … Continue reading
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Basement Tour
Last Tuesday, we went on a tour of the basement of Campbell Hall. We learned about all of the systems that work to make the building run smoothly. Systems include air, hot and cold water, electric, etc.
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Cross Ventilation According to Kwok
Cross ventilation establishes a flow of cooler outdoor air through a space. The flow carries heat out of a building creating better circulation. Under appropriate climatic conditions, cross ventilation is a viable and energy-efficient alternative. There are two different design … Continue reading
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All About Hurricane Sandy and What is to Come
Let’s look at how Hurricane Sandy developed between last Sunday evening and Tuesday morning… On Sunday evening, Hurricane Sandy was described as having a warm core. All of the thunderstorms pump up and produce a lot of heat On land, … Continue reading
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The Body and Thermal Comfort
In reading Moe’s Thermally Active Surfaces in Architecture, I found his connections made in relation to the human body most interesting. The body must constantly modify its internal temperature through its own heat production and by absorbing the temperature of its … Continue reading
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