Mod 7

PROJECT #3


Here is my project: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13dSa-oeP_unmkALt6riuDW2Hkc4Td7uwwAJwFP4osZ8/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=30000



VIDEOS

Prairie Style (Frank Lloyd Wright)

Architecture: The Science of Design

Questions and Topics for Your Blog Posting:

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.

I've never heard of the concept "prairie" until watching this video. It was very interesting to learn about landscapes, in particular flat landscapes. These homes are really cool. I would never want one personally, but it's still cool to learn about their history.

As for "Architecture: The Science of Design," I learned about how skyscrapers are built, and the type of technical problems that pose when building. Because of how overcrowded cities are, architects build up, rather than out. I also learned about how steal, wood and other materials are jammed into the ground (sometimes 60 meters down) to hold the entire weight of the building. I also learned about how wind sways buildings, even if you can't feel it too much. Sometimes buildings can sway 1 meter.

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?

The book was much more heavy with terms and definations, while the video gave a more in-depth look. I also love to see visuals, so that video helped a lot with that. Also the video talked a lot about the future and what type of buildings we can expect to see in the future.

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?

I liked the films. They both weren't too boring and provided me with a lot of info the book did not provide. I really enjoyed the design video – I've always wondered how skyscrapers were made.

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?

Honestly, I picked the first two videos you listed. I took a look at how long they were, too, and decided on these two.