Steven Song - Module 7

Journal Entry For
Module 7 - Study Your Options
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Steven Song
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Step 1 - Generative Design Framework

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Step 3 - Generative Design Study Results

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Summary: Prioritizing glazing area and height for aesthetics while minimizing cost yields the preferred design solution above.

1. Balanced Glazing Area and Cost

  • In the scatter plot (Cost vs. Glazing Area), this design appears closer to the middle range in both axes. It avoids the extreme high-cost outliers while still offering a substantial amount of glazing area, which is desirable for daylighting and visual connectivity.

2. Low Embodied Carbon Relative to Floor Area

  • Despite its large total floor area, the design maintains a moderate embodied carbon value of 2.46 billion units. This indicates good material efficiency for the space provided.
  • The embodied carbon per floor area ratio is favorable compared to other options with similar or lower glazing areas but higher environmental costs.

3. Architectural Form

  • The selected geometry, with a sculptural waisted form, likely contributes to aesthetic appeal.