Sections, Section, Sections

Why do we need so much furniture in a section? Why does a section have to cut the long way? And why do the sections have to be so big? The morale of the story is always plan in architecture and then plan again for the unexpected like working on construction documents days after assembly day, then the worse thing that could happen to me occured. I caught a "cold". Why me? I could not sleep well, eat or drink comfortably, my work suffered and worse of all lost four days of work time. Thanks a lot COLD. But other than that, I am good.....I had positive reviews that reflected my time and likeness with the project. Guild, I had fun, PEACE!

The Science of Building

I don't know how I really feel about this semester yet; but, what I do know is Building Science was more intense than studio this year. I think it was much more intense because you really get to understand the seriousness behind construction and if done wrong how people can get hurt. I'm not going to look a gifted horse in the mouth, but I really did learn a lot about the architecture field this semester. Building Science II is one of the most important courses of the curriculum in architecture. Everything one learns in this course could be applied in any aspect of the field. To sum this up: You Must Understand the Science of Building!

When the Going Gets Tough!

Just when I thought it would be smooth sailing, I catch a cold. Why? I have two exams, studio project, and no more Sleeper keeper. I believe its true that something is always testing you, but I'm not giving up. I have to get it done. It's my lively-hood. Now that there's no more Sleeper Keeper, back to Studio. I really like these projects in 1st semester-3rd year studio. They allow you to think from the inside out [building to site] rather from external to internal [site to building]. I have an appreciation of both 2nd and 3rd Year studios, and what both have to offer; but, each offers a perspective that can only be understood from that view. In 2nd year, there was a lot of site design with the thought of the whole first; whereas, 3rd year has a more personal agenda. I believe each goes hand in hand, the question for most is: Whether the site or building came first?

Never, Ever Give UP!

You fix it by never giving up; and when you say only three hours put in six. It's called determination and perserverance. Like I said before Can't Stop, Won't Stop!

Hold on to Instruction, do not let it go;

Guard it well, for it is your life.

Proverbs 4:13

The Sleeper Keeper is one of the most amazing things I have ever done in my life. If one can accomplish this task, or at least somewhat understand then one thing they never have to worry about: a roof over their head. This project is a beautiful way to get students to understand how structures really work and come together. After constructing then assemblying a roof, floor, walls, and structure, I will forever be in love with architecture. But of all those components the [floor] will always be in my heart. It is my most prized possesion of the Sleeper Keeper.

When Things Don't Add Up?

1+1 does not equal 3. Stick to the plan, no matter what. Do not make changes that are not a part of the plan. The time to get things accomplish is in the mist. Cannot wait until the end to start beginning. The Keeper of Sleep may be the undoing of many. When parts do not make the whole or when the whole is missing parts something went wrong. How to fix something that was never broken because it was never made?

Won't Stop, Can't Stop!

Never any breaks. Always thinking about some issue or another. While driving, napping, or hanging out. Always a lesson to be learned or a new method to understand. Always thinking of a new idea or concept. Rethinking a perspective or design decision. You finish one project and already began another. Almost finish, nope, just begun. Even when your finish, it is not complete nor ever will be. There is always something else to do. Studios, degrees, internships, exams, firms, codes, regulations, etc... Matthew Frederick wrote, "Most architects are late bloomers. Most architects do not hit their professional stride until around age 50!" Meaning most have just got started.

Getting it DONE!

It does not take 24 hours to call it a day! In architecture there are deadlines, that need to be met. If a deadline is extended then money issues come into play. Also, the quality or time of the project may suffer depending on the contractor and/or construction crew. Deadlines are set and meant to be kept. No if, ands, or buts about it.