These two papers represent everything we've done as a studio in the past two weeks. The first one is of the Bus shelter part of the project and the second of Shelter bus.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Graphic Illustration of my life the past 2 weeks
These two papers represent everything we've done as a studio in the past two weeks. The first one is of the Bus shelter part of the project and the second of Shelter bus.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Codes...and other foolish things
Up until now we have the freedom of designing without any limitations or restrictions. So when we were thrown into a web of codes, ergonomics, and proxemics this year...it was quite a change. My group was faced with the challenge of making our buses able to fit code. What was perhaps the greatest thing I felt for the members in my group to grasp was how much a space needs to be handicap accessible. Having spent 5 months in a wheel chair I was fully prepared for what needed to happen to make our buses accessible. In the comfort bus we had to change our room layouts. We next had to take into account the interaction between people in the Communication bus. Below is a bunch of diagrams that my group put together to explain the effect of codes, ergonomics, and proxemics when applied to our free design.
Shelter Bus
Our assignment was to design two shelter buses that would be designed based on a need that is needed for the hurricanes. Below are some sketches my group did to process some of our ideas.
more detailed sketches on our ideas for our Comfort magazine
sketches to show our process for our communication bus
This is our model for our communication bus. The center piece would be a place for computers were on the outside wall. On the inside of tat section would be an area for talking on the telephone in private. The other areas/rooms would be where families could go to watch tv or get on the computer.
more detailed sketches on our ideas for our Comfort magazine
sketches to show our process for our communication bus
This is our model for our communication bus. The center piece would be a place for computers were on the outside wall. On the inside of tat section would be an area for talking on the telephone in private. The other areas/rooms would be where families could go to watch tv or get on the computer.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Client Charette
In searching for a a method of protection we came across the Tuned mass damper. This is used in the Tapai Tower, it results in a giant pendulum that sways against the building's sways, lessening the chances of collapse. Below is our arch that would be placed in the main cafeteria/gym. Also is the model for how the Tuned Mass Damper system looks.
We then decided that we would have create another form of shelter in case some children couldn't get to the main arch. So we created a desk system that is inspired by Anna's desk model. This desk would be planted into the ground to create a more stable shelter.
We then decided that we would have create another form of shelter in case some children couldn't get to the main arch. So we created a desk system that is inspired by Anna's desk model. This desk would be planted into the ground to create a more stable shelter.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Communicate!
This is my group's logo.
Print Material: We would print all our material out of Grow a note paper, which is a paper that when planted and watered grows a plant. The calender would be made out of this, also flyers with our logo on one side.
http:// we decided we would video tape all our events happening and put them on you tube, and there would be a link to the community by design page.
Products: We would have calenders, umbrellas, soap, and possibly trail mix all with our logo on it.
Places: We would wrap the bus shelter's and bus depot in paper, with our logo on it.
People:
We decided we would have an event called “Hands Across Greensboro.” Anyone would be welcomed to come and join hands from the bus stop to the bus depot. This would show how design in our community is impacting everyone from everywhere.
Print Material: We would print all our material out of Grow a note paper, which is a paper that when planted and watered grows a plant. The calender would be made out of this, also flyers with our logo on one side.
http:// we decided we would video tape all our events happening and put them on you tube, and there would be a link to the community by design page.
Products: We would have calenders, umbrellas, soap, and possibly trail mix all with our logo on it.
Places: We would wrap the bus shelter's and bus depot in paper, with our logo on it.
People:
We decided we would have an event called “Hands Across Greensboro.” Anyone would be welcomed to come and join hands from the bus stop to the bus depot. This would show how design in our community is impacting everyone from everywhere.
