Module 7

Architecture: The Science of Design

Buildings a hundred stories high can sway a whole meter in high winds. To much of a sway can stop elevators and ruin the structure. They build models of cities and use past weather pattern to see if the building can with stand the weather. Smart houses can do a lot. It is an expensive dream. A computer can deal with the security and the appliances of a house. The ideal spot to have concrete harden is under water. 

The video talks about concrete and how the Romans and Egyptians used it and how it became more popular again in modern times. Reinforced concrete does not break abruptly. 

I thought the film was very interesting, but I thought it needed to be updated. When showing the smart house I noticed the computer. That is an old computer, now we can do those sorts of things on smart phones. The information was interesting to listen to and see. I really enjoyed the parts about skyscrapers and the sway they have. I have never lived in a city and haven't seen many big skyscrapers. I knew they swayed but not that much. 

It looked interesting to me so I chose it. I also saw that it was the shortest film so that also played a factor in my choosing. 

Frank Gehry: Architecture as Art

He uses decomposition forms and likes to incorporate sunlight. He designs also make sure to have functionality. The breaking up of parts and the decomposition of the building is the most important function of making a building successful. We should not always name things. 

The readings discussed the green architecture and part of that was using natural light. They also discuss how they build from models before they actually create the large building.

I really liked the film. It is what I was hoping it would be. Getting to see some of the amazing buildings was awesome. It makes me want to go and see them in person. 

 I chose this film because my brother is an Architect. When he was going to school and growing up with my father who builds houses we always looked at interesting buildings. To me I saw some that look more like beautiful sculpture that houses so I thought this film would give me more of that.