On Wednesday the 20th the matrices were unveiled! Four newly joined groups presented an array of different frameworks for comparing systems. Katrina Morgan visited as an always insightful guest reviewer.
Large steps were taken by the class in the development of the systems thinking that has taken place over the past week and a half. New concepts were introduced, as groups brought in important features such as time, people, and equity into their designs.
Also offered were the site plans and section s that incorporated two salient systems into their conceptual design. The group's presentations took large steps in synthesis and focus as well as considering the impact and outcomes of the relationships and their results. Additionally, forward thinking was displayed as some of the first discussions of future site components and design took place. The group's overall displayed a set of differing yet complementary paths as the project moves forward.
college of built environments' interdisciplinary design studio at the university of washington
Branden Born, Associate Professor of Urban Planning
Gundula Proksch, Assistant Professor of Architecture
Ken Yocom, Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture
In the United States, it is estimated that about 30% of the agricultural output originates within or on the edges of metropolitan areas. In response, a field of research and practice has emerged that focuses on the productive effectiveness of urban agricultural practices locally, regionally, and globally. In fact, locally, Seattle just declared 2010 "The Year of Urban Agriculture."
Using multidisciplinary skills from both undergraduate and graduate levels, this BE Lab is building upon these urban initiatives and their interrelated goals by developing strategies for integrating agricultural practices into the built environment. In particular, into the sustainable design of a large urban site containing multi-story residential buildings. Working at multiple scales, we are examining and synthesizing the intersections between socially equitable urban agricultural strategies with "high tech"/state of the art sustainable building systems.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment