Architecture: The Science of Design
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- The components that go into creating modern architecture
- The use of concrete in architecture
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The video relates to the book as it provides a more in depth analysis of modern architecture. Additionally, the videos elaborate on the science behind architecture.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I thought the video was excellent at elaborating on architecture. The video adds more in depth of the scientific perspective of architecture.
Prairie Style
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- How Wright implements organic architecture in his designs.
- The huge impact that organic architecture has had on the architectural community.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The video elaborates on the section of organic architecture. More specifically, the videos develop the concepts of organic architecture, which are expressed in the text.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I thought this film did an excellent job giving a better understanding of how architects blend designs with the natural environment.
4. From the group of four that you had a choice: Why did you choose that film?
From the group of videos, this video was my favorite. I am really interested in the environment and think it is very interesting how architects use the environment in their designs.
Classical Architecture
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- How the use of Greek and Roman architecture is use in modern architecture.
- I also learned that the idea of solar energy is not a modern idea.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
This video reinforces the concepts used in Greek and Rome architecture. The use of arches and columns are used in modern building structures.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I thought this film did an excellent showing Greek and Roman architecture. I always found these ancient structures to be very interesting.
1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
- The changing impact of urban planning on architecture
- The idea to create energy efficient buildings
- The use of windows, panels, and other parts of buildings to be more energy efficient.
2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
The video gave a better understanding of the changes in modern architecture. I think this video really elaborated on the use of urban architecture.
3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I thought this video was very interesting. As the population continues to grow and energy becomes more of a problem, I think it is important to be innovative to conserve energy.
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