Last Friday we had a long review with everyone presenting their rough ideas for the space. Then over the weekend we were to refine those ideas and present again. Two really long reviews in a row doesn't do much for my motivation. Here are my sketches and pictures from the first review:
My first idea and the one I went with. I still really like this idea of the raised, floor but I don't think it's going to happen.
This is the other very similar idea that I came up with for grins and giggles. Basically the only difference is the seating.
This is the "formal" floor plan I did for the presentation. I think my drawing skills are getting better, but still leave a lot wanting.
And here are the pictures of the model:
These are some explorations of wall treatments.
I'll post the pictures of my model for the second review, but not the drawings because I feel like I went backward with my design. It's more of a mash of things that are cool and then some boring stuff covers the necessities. Better luck next time.
Monday wasn't a good day. My teacher inadvertently called me out as saying something stupid, so I was sitting there hating on my design and wondering yet again weather or not to switch majors. Everyone else
seems to be so much more creative. They also put so much work into their stuff that they don't sleep. It's very hard not to let all their successes get to me. I try to remember that most of them don't have jobs, or if they do they don't have to work 20 hours a week. I also like the traditional way of sleeping at night as opposed to the morning half of the day. I should be working harder though.
After Monday's review, he put us into groups based on what it seemed like we were most interested in. I'm now in the lighting/screening group which I think sounds about right. I really like the idea of having lights move or alternate for some variation so he had me research the Arduino board. It seems pretty cool and pretty easy to use. The only problem is that I know nothing about programing. I guess I'll get to learn. I'm also trying to come up with some cool patterns for lighting screens. I want to see what beeswax can do.
Today my professor brought a guest lecturer by to give us some feedback and get a different perspective. Then we attended his lecture on digital fabrication which I found pretty interesting. I saw some great precedents, so more ideas to consider.
That's enough for right now.
Here are the letters that I sent. I had a little help from IdealBite with these:
As a voter in your state, I realize that issues like health care and the economy are important, but I'm asking that you don't forget the environment among your many priorities.
After all, if we do not take care of our planet, our survival as the human race will be in jeopardy and health care and the economy will become a distant memory.
According to the Global Footprint Network, an organization measuring the impact of humanity on the earth, we have already used more resources this year than the earth can regenerate in 12 months. In other words, we are in an ecological deficit and we’re banking on next year to bring us back into the black. Sounds familiar… I can tell you for certain though that the consequences for an environmental recession would be much worse than anything we’ve ever experienced.
If Hurricane Katrina, or the more recent disaster in Samoa, was any indication, aggressive action needs to be taken NOW. As Americans, we are more responsible than any other nation for what is happening to our planet, but we aren’t suffering nearly as much as some other parts of the world. It is time we take responsibility for our actions and make our everyday lives sustainable.
I believe that topics such as global warming, waste production, and energy use deserve our immediate attention. Please consider the planet as you help to shape upcoming climate change legislation.
Thank you,
Dear President Obama,
As a voter and one of your supporters, I realize that issues like health care and the economy are important, but I'm asking that you don't forget the environment among your many priorities. You campaigned on issues of the environment, and I know after the economic downturn you said some things would have to take a back seat, but it’s been long enough. The planet can’t wait any longer.
After all, if we do not take care of our planet, our survival as the human race will be in jeopardy and health care and the economy will become a distant memory.
According to the Global Footprint Network, an organization measuring the impact of humanity on the earth, we have already used more resources this year than the earth can regenerate in 12 months. In other words, we are in an ecological deficit and we’re banking on next year to bring us back into the black. Sounds familiar… I can tell you for certain though that the consequences for an environmental recession would be much worse than anything we’ve ever experienced.
If Hurricane Katrina, or the more recent disaster in Samoa, was any indication, aggressive action needs to be taken NOW. As Americans, we are more responsible than any other nation for what is happening to our planet, but we aren’t suffering nearly as much as some other parts of the world. It is time we take responsibility for our actions and make our everyday lives sustainable.
I believe that topics such as global warming, waste production, and energy use deserve our immediate attention. Please consider the planet for your next pitch to Congress.
Thank you,
I wrote one for campus dining too, but I need to ask my supervisor who I should send it to. I'll post that as soon as I've sent it.
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