German Sustainability
I’ve returned from my study abroad trip to Germany! I took classes in Environmental Planning and Economics and learned the most from living in a city where sustainability is high on the agenda.… Read More
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The Difference Between “Cool” and “Great” Architecture
Disclaimer: this post does not reflect my opinions. It is the opinion of a professor at my school, and I’m seeking your opinions as I form my own. When you look at the… Read More
Ventilation Spotlight
This house is all about ventilation. The house is in New South Wales and resides on a large hill. There is cross ventilation with ventilating roofs. Find more information here
The Alphabet Illusion in Architecture
In 2007, Germany projected letters on to some of their buildings in an attempt to remind people of the symbolic locations of the country. For instance, in front of the Chancellery, a gigantic “D”… Read More
Louis Kahn’s Salk Institute
The Salk Institute by Louis Kahn is an example of a modern building because of its simple geometric forms, cubistic structures with smooth surfaces, the use of mass produced materials with honesty of… Read More
Architecture Encompasses All the Senses–A Book Review
As architects, we (I don’t know if I can call myself that quite yet) recognize the fact that architecture is more than just visual stimulus. Architecture enhances all the sense and combines the sensual experience… Read More
Bohlin Cywinski Jackson – Ridge House
This house is beautiful with its relationship with nature. It uses the simple sustainable concept of cantilevering the South roof so the summer sun can’t enter and the winter sun can and heats… Read More
Quick update
Here’s a quick photo of interior room on the project I’m working on. The lighter color on the walls is sound absorption, with frosted glass. It looks very Japanese I think right now…… Read More
A Glimpse of my Current Project
Since I’ve been asked a few times to exhibit a project I’m working on, I decided to give you guys a taste of my project. The project is to design an addition to… Read More
