Self Reflection

1.  Currently in my senior project I believe I am doing Proficiently. I haven't been able to do the maximum of my ability because of the lack of time. I believe I will manage to do much better quality of work when I find the time to do so.
2. I believe I've done the best on learning about my topic. Throughout these months I have been able to learn so much about architecture. This is mainly because of my "Introduction to Architecture" class at Citrus College. I have easily been able to grasp the basic concepts about architecture and the important history involved in the most famous designs.
3. One thing I would like to improve is the way I research. My research method has not been up to par and it shows in my grade. I think being able to research is the main key for success when designing the best structure because you have to know what worked in the past.

Science Fair Proposal

1. If a green rooftop is used on a structure, then the temperature in that structure will decrease.

2. Dependent Variable: Temperature in the structure (C)
Independent Variable: Type of roof used
Control: Same structure, same thermometer used.

3. This relate to my senior project EQ because when designing any structure, you have to implement, "Structure equals function". This would make the green roof the structure and the less energy consumption the function. This experiment would allow me to prove that green roofs will lower consumption and thus make green roofs important when considering when designing an energy-efficient structure.

4. I plan on doing my experiment in my backyard.

1.  I will have a square foot of regular roof tile and place it on top of a box and record the temperature before and after 10 minutes. 
2. I will then have a square foot of the green roof on top of a box. I will record the temperature inside the box before and after 10 minutes.
3. I will compare the results to see if there is any notable difference.
4. I will then repeat these steps again in order to get a more accurate average.

5. Project Category: Ecology & Environmental Management

Independent Component Plan Approval

(1) I am currently taking Introduction to Architecture at Citrus College which involves going to class for 54 lecture hours. I am required to take notes with my composition book, read two books, and complete and present a project later in the semester.

(2) First of all, my class requires 54 hours of attendance to complete and gain credit. To prove this I will print out the class catalog and my transcript to show that I completed the hours necessary. Seecond is that I will have a wide array of work that I have done in the class to bring and show to Mr. Ogden when it is deemed necessary. I will show him my test, quizes, margin noted books, project, presentation grade, and whatever else I end up with at the end of the class.

(3) My independent study component is relative to my E.Q. because my question is "What is most important when designing a structure?" So I have to study the designs of architecture throughout the eras because architecture has been around as long as there were structures which is more than several thousand years. This class teaches me about the different structures from pre-Egyptian times to modern day architecture so I will see the different styles of design that people had throughout different era's thus making it easier to see that "this" was really important to the architect 10,000 years ago and it is still important to the Architect now.

Defining the Essential Question

1. What is most important when designing a structure?

2. Designing: Choosing what shapes, sizes, measurements, colors, textures, materials to use and putting them together to make a structure.
Structure: A building, bridge, tower, house, etc.

3. Answer #1: Accounting for natural factors like water, decay, weather, and abuse.
Answer #2: Accounting for the community around the structure and designing something that will improve and be improved by the community.
Answer #3: Embracing the space of the structure by creating symmetry between one inch of the design to the other.

4. My most important source so far has been "A Lively Theatre" which is an article by Richard Pilbrow. It made me realize how important it was to account for the people who are going to be in the building you design. It also taught me to incorporate life situations into designing a structure like for example, watching a dance performance in the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The crowd would surround around the performers like the shape of a horseshoe which thus becomes a great and effective way to design a theatre to please the audience and the performers.

Second Interview Questions

Service learning mentor: Coming soon!

1. What interests you the most about the construction of a building that made you pursue it as a career?

2. What is your educational background?

3. How does your educational background help you in your career while you are working on a structure?

4. What projects have you completed during your career that you are proud of the most?

5. If you didn't pursue your current career, what else would you see yourself as?

6. What. major obstacles have you had when pursuing your career? How did you overcome them?

7. What major obstacles have you faced during your career? How did you overcome them?

Presentation Reflection

1. The interview with Dr. Fernandes influenced my presentation in a great manner. He emphasized a lot on the concept that good architecture simply occupies space while great architecture celebrates space. This really grabbed my attention when I first heard it because it gave me a new perspective when I look at architecture.


2. What stood out in my performance is that the way I reacted when my professor brought up the difference in good and great architecture was the same way my classmates reacted when I brought the concept up to them. They were a little confused because they did not see what I meant until I explained it to them vocally and visually and finally I heard "Oh!" Which made me know that I accomplished my objective of having my classmates see architecture in a new way.


3. The most challenging thing to do in this presentation was calming my nerves and setting my mind into presenting. This was hard because I had no true type of presentation for months but luckily forgetting what I was going to say never crossed my mind. In order to have a great presentation you as an individual have to be on a roll that keeps the information coming out of your mouth flawlessly. It was hard and it took me a while to find that spark but after taking a deep breath I settled down and just talked about architecture like it was second nature.

Senior Project Presentation 1

The objective of my first presentation is to introduce my classmates to architecture so they can capture a better picture of what it really is and help them better recognize the art that is all around them.

• I will start my presentation by defining architecture and asking the class about any piece of architecture they could think of.
• I believe most people will talk about random building, even the Cal Poly Admissions Building. With this I will go on to say that the portable they are in is an actual piece of architecture.
• I predict most people will look down at this type of architecture and I will not neglect their idea of doing so but embrace it because of the idea that good architecture just occupies space and great architecture embraces it. I will emphasize this concept. 
• To check for understanding I will bring up a couple of buildings and ask a student why a building of my choosing celebrates space and why the other building of my choosing just fills in space.
• Once they answer I will explain why it is important.
• My visual will be a folder with comparison's in all types of art from like maybe a hybrid car to a Ferrari, a cubical and an Donald Trumps office and so on.
• I believe this visual will really help the students better understand what I'm trying to get into their heads and will be a great way to finish of my presentation.
• Lastly I will say "Are there any questions?" and "Never forget that good architecture _ _ _ _ _? And great architecture _ _ _ _ _? That's right!"

Interview Check!

I plan on interviewing Dr. Fernandes who is a licensed architect and also my professor at Citrus College. He has all the credentials you can ask for in an architect and is capable of providing me with the best answer and lead me into the proper path as a mentor. I will plan on asking him the basics about architecture first so I can get an idea of how it is going to be for me in the upcoming years and also see what I should start doing to get me ahead of the competition.

Digital Profile

Topic: Architectural Design

Q: Why Architectural design?
A: Being an Architect implies a lot of patience and creativity and I posses both those traits and plus I do not mind picking up a pencil and designing a building from scratch and seeing it a few years later actually built.

Q: What will I accomplish?
A: Taking classes the whole year and interacting with actual architects is going to keep me a step ahead of the competition when I continue to pursue my degree in college. The work that I do now will be a great reference for a paper or a project later on in college. This year will also help me gain much needed connections and I have proof that it will as my professor in "Intro to Architecture" at Citrus College is one who hires his best students. The extensive research and internship with an entrepreneur may prove to my professor that I'm eventually going to be the right one to work for his company.