TIME FOR ARCHITECTURE

To design my final boards I used Photoshop, because it is a very common software and honestly the first one which came to my mind while thinking about designing boards. At the beginning I used  "Polygonal Lasso Tool" to outline my design on the screenshot I have taken, then I created new "Layer via copy" and deleted the layer with a background. I repeated the same activities with a few more pictures and saved them. Next, I opened "new" 3508x4961 pixels (A3 format) canvas and started placing my designs using "Placing Embedded". Next, I wrote some comments and chose "Agency FB" font, because it seemed to be really accurate as it looks a bit like technical lettering to me. These are my final boards. Although I enjoyed designing my venue, this time I focused more on shapes instead of technical specifications as I did in my Major Project the last term. Next term I would like to finally have a balance and bar...

For my Major Project this term,  I chose to use Sketchup as my main software, because it seems to be one of the best software for this kind of activities based on different rankings about best software for architects. I found it useful to start learning Sketchup because it will probably be beneficial for my further years at the university. I used a free online version, which first familiarized me with toolbars and panels. In "toolbars" I found a pen to "draw lines". That's how my outline was created. In the right bottom corner, I was able to control the length of every single line. When I started a new line where the other one ends the software also showed me if the second line is in the same dimension or at an angle of 90 degrees. Then I had to create 3D views, it was quite boring to create all of these lines all over again, but the effect seems to be fine. I draw the lines and then "...

My boards are going to be white and clear as the one's bellow. On the first one, I am going to put my design in a 3D perspective, which shows it the best. I'm also going to include there a concept and development sketches, picture of elevation and cropped close up views. On the second board, I'm going to add a floor plan of a whole house and then separated flat and add comments about technic specifications. Architecture boards

Transparent solar panels Transparent solar panels can be placed over a window or any other clear surface and work as green energy collectors. As they are fully transparent, so they do not affect light transmittance. Moreover they simply just look good. (Ana Cosma, nd) I'd like to use them instead of basic windows glasses so it will be better for the environment. Source: https://www.arch2o.com/ transparent-solar-panels-will- turn-windows-into-green- energy-collectors/?fbclid= IwAR3Iku_- rDNAeLQub15kdm4X8OMkuVEyZIdQBh d6CsBqXQxzHQ12nJA4fX4

Aarhus The thing that I like the most about this design is basic white concrete construction with a bit of blue in the shape of balconies glasses. It makes the design look minimalistic but very pleasant and interesting.

The Lotus Temple - Delhi, India The Lotus Temple - Delhi, India This temple in India was designed by Iranian-Canadian Architect Fariborz Sahba in  1986  to resemble a giant lotus flower. The building is a Bahá’í House of Worship, which means the followers of any sect, denomination, religion, philosophy, or ideal are welcome. The floral design was symbolic of beauty and grace, suggesting that perhaps one day humanity will be a bit more welcoming to all worshipers. I like it's geometric and repetitive structure, which is often visible in nature. NEW LEARNING HUB AT NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY "Hive" was designed by Heatherwick Studios to look like a tree grove. Inside the Learning Hub actually feels like a hive, integrating formal and informal learning spaces to create a comfortable, casual environment. Space is interspersed with gardens, balconies, and nooks. While visitors may be taken with the outstanding exterior aesthetics, the inside i...