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Module 6 - Points to Ponder
Please share your comments on 2 of the following Points to Ponder questions. (Choose 2 of the questions below.)
What are the principal advantages of creating a conceptual design model using masses before diving into the detailed design and building element modeling?
It allows you to see how the building will interact with existing buildings in a fast and fluid manner. I also loved seeing how it would do in the environmental conditions. It is designing from a higher plane, and this can be useful to know where you are headed before building it on a more detailed level.
Should all buildings be modeled first using conceptual masses?
It is more appropriate for larger projects with more “conceptual” shapes. However, if a small house has a funky shape, it would indeed be helpful.
Can you think of any examples of a real building around the world that most likely was created by exploring the form using conceptual mass models?
I am from Seattle, and I am always impressed by Amazon Spheres. The waitlist to go inside is pretty long, so I haven’t visited yet. Conceptual mass models would certainly be helpful in designing a structure like this.
