Category Archives: Student Blog
Session 3: Photoshop and Sketchup Tutorials
Before the session a tutorial of basic Sketchup views was set up, and Photoshop rendering of building views. This presentation was designed to be followed by the students with their own projects. Taking a key sketchup view exporting this
Session 3: Photoshop and Sketchup Tutorials
Before the session a tutorial of basic Sketchup views was set up, and Photoshop rendering of building views. This presentation was designed to be followed by the students with their own projects. Taking a key sketchup view exporting this
Session 2 – Site Analysis
In the third week we introduced the student to site analysis methods, in particular representational techniques for data and observations. Focusing first on Constraints and Opportunities plans, we showed the students some examples, we then engaged in a discussion in
Session 2 – Site Analysis
In the third week we introduced the student to site analysis methods, in particular representational techniques for data and observations. Focusing first on Constraints and Opportunities plans, we showed the students some examples, we then engaged in a discussion in
Session 1: Model Making Tutorial
The Year 13 students required extra tutorials on how to incorporate more material skills into their model making. They had currently got the majority of their 3D models finished however were missing intricate details to complete models. Yr 13 Model
Session 1: Model Making Tutorial
The Year 13 students required extra tutorials on how to incorporate more material skills into their model making. They had currently got the majority of their 3D models finished however were missing intricate details to complete models. Yr 13 Model
Introduction: Our Journey Into Architecture
For the first session we felt it would be helpful to introduce ourselves and discuss where we started from and how we started our journey into architecture. As we all started from different backgrounds it was important to show the
Introduction: Our Journey Into Architecture
For the first session we felt it would be helpful to introduce ourselves and discuss where we started from and how we started our journey into architecture. As we all started from different backgrounds it was important to show the
Theoretical Framework: The Flipped Classroom
The concept for the flipped classroom came from teachers who were frustrated with students unable to translate concepts and contents from lectures into their own independent study when completing homework. This concept takes the traditional form of classroom lesson where
Theoretical Framework: The Flipped Classroom
The concept for the flipped classroom came from teachers who were frustrated with students unable to translate concepts and contents from lectures into their own independent study when completing homework. This concept takes the traditional form of classroom lesson where
Theoretical Framework: A Constructive Conversation
Featured in the book Radical Pedagogies, “A Constructive Conversation is a set of email correspondence, between two postgraduate students, and their head of school. Within the Postgraduates state their thoughts on their experiences reviewing the undergraduate projects, stating: “Postgraduates
Theoretical Framework: A Constructive Conversation
Featured in the book Radical Pedagogies, “A Constructive Conversation is a set of email correspondence, between two postgraduate students, and their head of school. Within the Postgraduates state their thoughts on their experiences reviewing the undergraduate projects, stating: “Postgraduates
STRUCTURAL MODEL ASSEMBLING
Coming towards the end of the project, we started to think of making the structural model on a scale of 1:20, once we knew the final design we were going for. The design group gave us their final draft and
STRUCTURAL MODEL ASSEMBLING
Coming towards the end of the project, we started to think of making the structural model on a scale of 1:20, once we knew the final design we were going for. The design group gave us their final draft and
INTERIM REVIEW
We presented our current design proposal in its early stages of development to the client and tutors. The presentation explored in-depth site analysis and the key stages of our development exploring research into materials and timber frame construction and low
INTERIM REVIEW
We presented our current design proposal in its early stages of development to the client and tutors. The presentation explored in-depth site analysis and the key stages of our development exploring research into materials and timber frame construction and low
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
During this session, we have focused our research on sustainable materials which we could be used to create a low impact development consisting of several houses. One of the main objectives is to find a light-coloured palette to create a
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
During this session, we have focused our research on sustainable materials which we could be used to create a low impact development consisting of several houses. One of the main objectives is to find a light-coloured palette to create a
ECOLOGICAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
Ecological Buildings Systems building products and membranes During the session each group presented their research into their topics of self-build, timber frame and low impact design. This gave the whole group a good understanding of what each other was researching.
ECOLOGICAL BUILDING SYSTEMS
Ecological Buildings Systems building products and membranes During the session each group presented their research into their topics of self-build, timber frame and low impact design. This gave the whole group a good understanding of what each other was researching.
STUDYING LOW IMPACT DESIGN
Last week the whole group was divided up into three sections: Self Build, Timber Frame and Low Impact Design. This week within our group: Low Impact Design, we began discussing the many elements that make up Low Impact Design. Once
STUDYING LOW IMPACT DESIGN
Last week the whole group was divided up into three sections: Self Build, Timber Frame and Low Impact Design. This week within our group: Low Impact Design, we began discussing the many elements that make up Low Impact Design. Once
VISIT TO GRAVEN HILL
We visited Gravel Hill in Bicester to see the largest self and custom build housing developments in the UK. Cherwell District Council bought a large parcel of a brownfield land (approx. 185 ha) in 2014 previously used as a former
VISIT TO GRAVEN HILL
We visited Gravel Hill in Bicester to see the largest self and custom build housing developments in the UK. Cherwell District Council bought a large parcel of a brownfield land (approx. 185 ha) in 2014 previously used as a former
VISIT TO PROJECT SITE
During the talks with the Cherwell District Council, we were given a brief to design three affordable housing units that are self-build and meet Passivhaus standards. This was shortly followed by a site visit to the proposed project site located
VISIT TO PROJECT SITE
During the talks with the Cherwell District Council, we were given a brief to design three affordable housing units that are self-build and meet Passivhaus standards. This was shortly followed by a site visit to the proposed project site located
BUILD! INITIATIVE
We started the project visiting Cherwell District Council in North Oxfordshire who presented several talks introducing the Build! Initiative, setting the background to the area’s housing situation and describing the challenges faced on self-build projects they have managed so far.
BUILD! INITIATIVE
We started the project visiting Cherwell District Council in North Oxfordshire who presented several talks introducing the Build! Initiative, setting the background to the area’s housing situation and describing the challenges faced on self-build projects they have managed so far.
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