Over this week, each of you should explore a key central idea for this project. There should be atleast 2 scales of thinking in mind, one from a wider view of the planning and arrangement and one from a narrower scope of a particular space/ detail/ or requirement of the brief.

Do not get caught up in the specifics, but try to make the ideas you generate relative to this project and on this site. You can fudge some of the lines in this exploration and try to get the idea out in the open rather than foolproof.

Explore in drawing, explore in planning, explore in section, explore in 3D – visualize what this idea is.

Once you established one idea – then begin to layer and expand this idea with other influences and considerations…

 

·      Use recycled and / or low embodied energy materials

·      Colours that have muted/natural tonal qualities.

·      Low toxicity materials should be used where possible. Avoid the use of PVC materials. 

·      Low VOC materials should be used to enhance indoor air quality

·      Draw from the environment for shapes and forms

 

·      Encourage walking and cycling; to provide opportunities for social interaction

·      Connection to outdoor spaces should consider prevailing winds

·      Indigenous and native plant species to facilitate the harmonious integration of the built environment with the natural environment.

·      Presents as a continuous “bushland” garden

·      Bring the plant life indoors?

·      Vegetable or interactive garden

 

·      Siting & orientation: building design should be sited to maximise passive design outcomes

·      connected to rainwater collection tanks

·      West facing windows should be minimised to protect from solar heat gain

·      Controlled cross flow ventilation to provide fresh air

 

 

Sorry I couldn’t make it into studio today. Thought I’d quickly show you what I’ve been working on…

Lately I’ve been making some plaster models and arranging them in different ways to create interesting facades or floorplans. So far, I’ve only done ones of clouds, but I plan to do some nature inspired models tonight!