Although this lab doesn’t have access finantually to some of the world’s most advanced technology, it is important to understand the world of research in order to form connections between facilities. STAR Detector (Below) -The STAR Detector specializes in tracking the thousands of particles produced by each ion - Weighing 1,200 tons (as heavy as a house) it’s huge - Understanding the motion of ions allows us to better understand the universe in the moments after the Big Bang, where the symmetries of our surroundings were put into motion. Pulsed Power Program (PPT) (Below) - Used to generate and apply energetic beams and high-power energy pulses - Nuclear survivability and hardness testing - High energy density physics - Radiation hydrodynamics and radiation science National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) (Below) - Reseaches renewable energy and energy efficient energy development - Transforms America’s national energy sources - Works on converting the sun’s energy into electricity - Diving into plant cellular structure to make cost competitive biofuel Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) (Below)- Part of the Department of Energy
- Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) uses high superconducting radio frequancy to study nuclear, hadronic matter, the strong interaction and quantum chromodynamics - Aids in studying the normal reactions within nature - Helps discover natural energy sources
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To understand the layout of a labrotory that comes into contact with chemicals it’s essencial to research previously conceved layouts in order to enhance the user experience. I researched chemistry labs to understand the rules of exsisting layouts in order to push the current paradigm and to allow more flexiblilty between the departments and researchers within the enture floor.
I found that the layouts consisted of layers of rectangles, seperating rooms through opaque walls limiting visual congruancy and creating a less than dynamic space. Here is another case study of vernacular architecture that is within the United States. I did this one to explore how people of our past functioned in a transient society and how, where and why they choose the land they did. What can we be learning about land selection and home building? Artist: Mesa Verde Date: Cretaceous Period (78 million years ago) 1270-1300 Location: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado The dwellings are made out of porous sandstone which freezes and crumbles slowly over time. Each structure is a combination of mortar, sandstone, and wooden beams, much of which was collected from the near by riverbed. Although the elements are mostly structural the dwellings have also been covered in colored plaster, which was supposed decoration. The entire sight is built on top of a shale, which helps hold together the porous sandstone. The materials used were local and really available making them excellent resources for the community. The stacked structures are nestled into a crevice of a mountain, creating a protected overhang for the community. The scale of the structures and the surrounding vegetation make them look miniaturized. The site has about 120 rooms total however other pueblos who also built in the area built up to 150 rooms. The entrance to each room is slightly above the normal man height at the time which is thought to be 5’4”. The Puebloans used ladders and walkways to move between units. Rooms averaged 6’x8’. Further towards the ground from the storage and living spaces was the ceremonial spaced called a ‘kiva.’ The kiva’s roof often was an open patio where daily routines took place. They were hunters of deers, rabbits and squirrels; farmers of squash, corn and and beans; and gatherers of vegetation like juniper. During the summers they would cook over fires, and during the frosty and snowy winters they would continually burn a fine for warmth. The ground was fertile and food was easy to grow during the summer. They created storage units placed the farthest into the mountain crease. However, they lived in cliff dwellings for less than 100 years, and left no reasons behind. The modules are stacked on top of each other with openings out to the view. Since the pueblo has limitations of the space they can inhabit (since they are building on a cliff) they tended to build up and side to side in order to stay better protected from the weather elements. Families would inhibit multiple pods and would add on if necessary. Each community was normally matriarchal. The structure consists of sandstone blocks stacked in an alternating pattern and cemented together with a mortar made from ash, mud and water. Various dwellings were supported with the use of log beams to carry the weight of bricks. Due to staking each shelter the structure as a whole could be kept warm with little to no outside interaction. The sandstone walls also helped to keep the temperature regulated. The overhang also provided some protection from the elements which aided in preservation of the structure and gave the community a vantage point of attackers. Bibliography:
Fewkes, J. W. "The Mesa Verde Types of Pueblos." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (1917): 497-501. Print. United States. National Park Service. "Mesa Verde National Park (U.S. National Park Service)." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the Interior, 23 Oct. 2015. Web. 16 Nov. 2015. I am becoming increasingly interested in tiny houses as the housing market takes off leaving behind some many people. In Seattle buying a home and renting both encourage a balancing act of living life and being worried about no rent control. More disasters are happening throughout the world and the need for prefab houses or shelters where people are able to feel safe are in demand. This is a case study of a prefab rolling house is one example of the direction that housing has gone in. Artist: Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects
Date: 2015 Location: Methow Valley, WA The materials used were kept simplistic with a contemporary feel. The lines in the interior and exterior are sleek and linear with minimal ornamentation. The units are designed using mostly naturalistic materials on the exterior, such as metal and wood, but there is the addition of a bright pop of yellow that starkly stands out. The interior is made of similar materials, with the exception of the appliances. The architect played with the human scale within the space by heightening the ceiling. Although the foot print is smaller than 200 sq ft the minimal walls and 16 foot ceiling creates a volume that feels larger to be in than if the ceiling height was less feet. Each unit is equipped with minimal storage for shorter stays and are for rent for 2-9 nights at $135 per night. These rolling structures are arranged in groups of six and are called a herd. Each one offers views of the surrounds mountains are well as privacy with a sense of community. These dwellings are offered as an alternative to camping and each hut comes equipped with the luxuries of life such as a refrigerator, microwave, wifi, coffee pot and fireplace. The dwelling unit protects the user from the elements and regulates the temperature inside. When the dweller wants to have interaction with outdoors they can open the windows or go sit outside on the picnic table. The shelter offers a view of the surrounding area, protection from exposure, temperature regulation and natural interaction. By building tall ceilings the architect was able to enhance the space with creating volume up which allowed the internal structures more breathing room and space, also the use of an open concept kitchen/living space maximized the space by creating open site lines. The back deck and floor to ceiling glass wall mingles the inhabitant with the outdoors and sky which emphasizes the ascending ceiling and plays with the ideas of compression and expansion. The structure is made by welding together a box-skeleton of steel and then placing it on steel wheels. Next the particleboard is added forming three of the walls, braced by 2x4s. The sidings are added as well as the windows, doors, interior walls, and ornamentation.
1. Considerations Basically this category helps define what the programming major concerns are. What is the function of the space? (Dealing with people, activities and relationships) What is the time frame that the building is going to exist for? Are they ok renovating in 10 years? How much are they willing to spend to accomplish their longevity? And finally what form do they want the design to take? Meaning, what’s the quality they’re wanting? Are they interested in being environmentally aware?This bullet point created a focused objective for the project. 2. Goals: After establishing that the program can answer the four questions of 1. Function 2. Economy 3. Time and 4. Form. This can be done by interviewing people who function in the space as well as the supervisors and the owners. All three categories of people will have different wants and needs. And all of their voices are relevant. As the designer it is my job to determine where they match up. 3. Collect and Analyze Facts What are you given for this project? It will undoubtedly be a site plan of some sort as well as a budget, or a capacity of people who will be interacting with the space. There might be a time factor. These are simply the statistics which are given to you about the project. 4. Determine Needs How much money do we have to complete this project? The next step is to decide what the client wants verses what they need. A great way to complete this portion of programming is to create a space needs list. 5. State Your Problem Distill everything that you’ve learned thus far about the project and boil it down into one coherent and inclusive statement that will become the core for the project. This entire process can take months, but completing it thoroughly will help in the long run. An example is if your client disapproves of your modular furniture budget, but you look back at their needs list and they mentioned wanted to be able to modify and move around furniture often. Then your budget and decision and work is validated and backed up. Distilling the core concepts of a project will always strengthen the essence and translation of a project no matter how small. |
AuthorAs a student at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle WA I entertain a variety of factors while designing space. Archives
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