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Module 3 - Points to Ponder
Please share your comments on 3 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 3 of the questions below.)
When designing a project...
- This is a philosophical question.
- I believe the building is always related to the terrain, but this relationship varies depending on the intention of the project. I would argue that in most cases the building should adapt to the terrain, but in most cases the terrain actually gets adapted by the building. I think it is more natural to maintain the precent set by the land, but the forces of humanity typically superceed this. I would like to design primarily adapting to the terrain.
What are the advantages of stacking the levels of a multi-story building vertically?
- Stackign vertically allows one floor to be designed intricatly, and instead of spending the same amount of time on each succeeding floor, simply copyied over in seconds. Its much more efficient, and can optimize elements like structure, electrical and plumbing.
- Frank Lloyd Wrights Gugenheim museum in New York is a great example of a building where floor features do not stack, meaning they vary greatly floor to floor. This means when modeling it you would not be able to simply copy and paste between floors.
- The advantage to not stacking vertically could be a more exciting and less uniform design. If this is what your going for, a less strict design form.
Why do stairs follow specific proportions with a set relationship between the tread length and riser height?
- Stairs follow specific and consistent rise/run dimensions to allow people to have familiarity. If these are changed it can cause people to trip and fall, or if they are inconsistent. It is especially good to model them because it allows us to confirm we have the correct amount of steps and proper distance to allow for the total rise/run desired, we wouldn't want to start constructing and realize there is not enough space for the stairs.