PROJECT 1: Models and Tattoos: Expression through Design Elements
and Principles
Taylors Graduate Capabilities
For this assignment, we were asked to design 6 models following with it's tattoo stamps based on the 5 elements- Materials, Line, Shape, Mass and Space. Along with the 16 Principles- Balance, Connection, Contrast, Emphasis, Form, Groping, Imagery, Meaning, Symbolism, Pattern, Placement, Proportion, Rhythm, Scale, Unity and Variety. These models were to have a dimension of 100mm x 100mm x 100mm. At the end of this assignment we had a verbal presentation to relate our ideas and concepts towards our assigned lecturer.
For this assignment, we were asked to design 6 models following with it's tattoo stamps based on the 5 elements- Materials, Line, Shape, Mass and Space. Along with the 16 Principles- Balance, Connection, Contrast, Emphasis, Form, Groping, Imagery, Meaning, Symbolism, Pattern, Placement, Proportion, Rhythm, Scale, Unity and Variety. These models were to have a dimension of 100mm x 100mm x 100mm. At the end of this assignment we had a verbal presentation to relate our ideas and concepts towards our assigned lecturer.
TASKS
Design Elements and Principles are all around us. It is a necessary process needed in design where every art student should know of. This process is the start of every design we have today.
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INTRODUCTION
FINAL OUTCOME
PROJECT 1: HUMAN - SPACE - CLIMATE
INTRODUCTION
A study on the local climate in Kuching which is in relation to the human comfort level. We are to analyze the data collected with a data logger. These data's are room temperature, humidity rainfall and etc. We are to summarize all the findings and state the factors which caused these results. As well as stating whether human comfort level was reached and how we can improve it.
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***Location is blocked out for privacy purposes***
Location of data logger placed in the room along with the location of the room shown in the elevations
These are the types of materials that are under direct sunlight which helps in affecting the thermal comfort of the room
Shadows that are casted against the house under sunlight at different times of the day. Overall, the room is not under direct sunlight except for the roof
PROJECT 2: RESEARCH ESSAY
INTRODUCTION
This was a group assignment of 6 people. We were to write a research essay consisting of 2500 to 3000 words with a limit of 10 pages. Our given topic was solar chimney. We were to search for data's and buildings which proved and justify that the solar chimney is suitable for the tropical climate.
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Click the pdf to view the research paper
CONCLUSION
Through this course, I believe that sustainability is very important in this current era since global warming is at its highest in this day and time. I believe, I will include passive designs into my future designs because I would be able to play a part in saving Earth. Besides that, passive design is also able to save money in the long run. I believe this knowledge is able to help me in the future along with giving t=me the basic knowledge to reach GBI standards. Overall, I think global warming is a big issue and with sustainability we are able to make a change. Afterall, we architectural students should play a role and contribute back.
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