Senior Project Reflection

1) Positive Statement

What I am most proud of in my 2 hour presentation is how fluid the process was from answer to answer, and every answer related to one another because throughout the presentation and activities I made the audience understand that a client is their number one priority when designing a structure. 

2)
a) Personally I would give myself an E because (1) I created a classroom set-up that was directly related to my research and in result enhanced the experience and involvement of the audience and made my presentation to them much more effective. The set-up will not only improve my presentation but the presentations of those who follow and use my setup, like Shannon. (2) I was an effective user of technology who in fact showcased creativity through the use of pictures, activities, and media (3) I gave the audience my perspective on architecture which in result made them see architecture through a new perspective as I did after going through senior year. The audience gradually improved in sketching, scale drawing, and understanding of 3D objects because of the tips that I gave them in every activity.

b) P- because despite the missing interviews I was still in the same position as others who also got a P the problem was that finding service learning was more important than my interviews so they weren't turned in on time. Missing the service learning check should of also not penalized me, every architect I asked would say the same thing which was that there was nothing I could possibly do for 50 hours because they have no work. I also have still worked hard with researching throughout the year despite taking 3 college classes. I have also gained a product in the end of the year despite being in the position of completing 50 hours of service learning and 30 hours of independent component in less than a month.

3) I improved in sketching, scale drawing, and understanding of 3D objects which in result will help me when I begin college because that's when I will begin to use them according to Henry Funes, student of Architecture at Cal Poly, Pomona.

4) Finding service learning in the architectural field!

5) As said earlier, Henry Funes has told me that what he is having me practice is used in his architecture classes. He had me make a cube where 1/3 of the volume was taken out in a complex way in order to understand how structure are affected with ever little modification. He also had me do Revit Auto CAD which, confirmed by Michael Powell, Project Manager, MICA, was used in the architectural industry and actually puts the designer ahead of the competition if one becomes fluent with the program.

2 hour presentation

2 hour template: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7jQM_GW0goqcW5KQWZYZW9Genc

Service Learning

Content:

 Literal 

Log...51 hours.. Contacts.. Henry Funes: 562-572-4620....Michael Powell: 909-578-7961.....Juan C. Araya: 909-869-5143

Interpretive 

The most important thing I have gained from this experience is understanding how the environment and geography ties directly to the construction of a building. This is important to understand because one must design a house according to environment and geography in order to truly get the best benefit, energy wise, out of the sustainable structure.

Applied 

Going to service learning with Michael Powell was what helped me gain the best answer out of my essential question because no matter what Michael wanted to do to the structure, he would have to consult to his client first. This proves that one must understand the occupants intended use of the structure if not the client will find no use in the structure and consequently be unsatisfied. 

Working Bib

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Research Towers

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