Reflection

1. I have learnt how to combine different options of lighting and colour and texture in different buildings and how to design a building and how the factors around it apply like aesthetics, etc.

2. I encountered difficulties when Sketchup was not co-operating and also when I found out that my design was not good enough.

3. I overcame it by re-thinking through the process of designing the building and by patiently waiting for Sketchup to work.

4. I could have put more thought into the design and added more effects on it.

This could possibly be the last post for my blog, so sad.

Natural Comfort

My building is to promote the message of saving the environment, which means that it will let people enjoy nature while resting, which will make them want to be more eco-friendly. People are continuously saying on posters and advertisements to save the earth, do the 3Rs, etc, but not many are actually doing what they say. Most are still using plastic bags from supermarkets and not their own reusable bag, for example. However, once they visit my building, they’ll be inspired to save the earth because it is that beautiful.

I just plan for it to be like those gazebos in parks, where people when visiting parks, or going for walks with their families or having picnics can sit and chat at. So the main thing my building will be there for is to let people rest, and chat with their friends and families. It can also be where they meet up, and take shelter should the weather suddenly change. In sunny days, they can rest there and cool down.

What makes a good architectural design?

Alright. Now I'm thinking of making a park-like building near ponds/lakes, or in parks. There's a particularly nice pond near a hospital where I'd like to 'build' my place on. I mean like, a building where people can go to in parks and stuff and look out at the scenery and enjoy nature. It would help people enjoy nature more, I guess.

But that's not the point. This post is not about my building. I'm now looking for good architectural design on such buildings. Maybe park gazebos should be a good place to start. I can base off my idea off on one of those. Ok well mainly not just on park shelters and stuff, but good architectural design in general, and that way, I can make my building on a mix of many different buildings, which makes it all the more unique!

This site has many nice houses with architecture of the future: http://www.designer-daily.com/25-examples-of-great-architecture-2306

This one's particularly cool: http://all-pictures.biz/unique-architecture-design-of-upside-down-home/

An upside-down house? How cool is that? It's in Szymbark, in Poland.

http://housedesignarchitecture.com/unique-snail-house.html is pretty nice too. I mean, it's eco-friendly too, and it's so..colourful..

Ah now this is quite almost what I'm looking for, a 'house' that's part of nature. Not that I'm building a house per se, but...ah, you get the idea. It's in the Flemish city of Ghent, right here: http://www.newhouseofart.com/contemporary-unique-countryside-house-design-pictures/

This next one I found is so amazing. It's promoting the message of saving the environment too. http://duldule.com/2010/03/the-unique-fantastic-architectural-design-of-physalia/

After all these examples, what exactly is good architectural design? There are four main values in architectural design, or so Wikipedia says. These four values are: Aesthetic Design values, Social Design values, Environmental Design values and lastly, Traditional Design values.

Aesthetic Design values are the most complicated ones. After all, they take into account the individual self-expression of the architect in how he/she designs buildings, how their inner spirit and imagination take flight. Also how the structure can display its purpose through its design and not just be there for show, like an exhibit. How it should be simple, and how nature can provide inspiration, even of the smallest flame.

Social Design values are basically things that architects take into account such that it will be beneficial to the public once the building is used. Such like crime prevention, social change design, etc, social design values are there to help architects think through how might the design of the building affect the people and their possible perception of things.

Environmental Design values are simply, values that guide architects through thinking how might their building affect the environment. Like if a sustainable and/or environmentally friendly building approach is beneficial, or that existing buildings can be continuously used through updates, and that it can contribute to a healthy living environment.

Traditional Design values is like as if traditional 'designs' for a building are the preferred typology and template, as they 'create' timeless and 'functional' designs. And also how the building can be best preserved for future generations. Plus, that a simple life and its design closely linked to nature is actually superior to that of modernity.

There are many more values to help with a good architectural design, but after all that, what do you think helps contribute to this? Click the comment button below and you could share your thoughts or whatever, I don't really mind.

What is Architectural Design?

Well of course a blog about Architectural Design has to start off with an explanation about it!

What is Architectural Design?

According to Business Dictionary.com:

Concept that focuses on the components or elements of astructure or system and unifies them into a coherent andfunctional whole, according to a particular approach in achieving the objective(s) under the given constraints or limitations.

According to pubs.opengroup.org:

Architecture design is a technically complex process, and the design of heterogeneous, multi-vendor architectures is particularly complex

According to architectural.about.com:

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he word architectural can describe anything related to architecture and building design