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(installation) in_red | a.whalen_weblog
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13December 2010 • 12:44. Installation done by molly baum and myself in the spirit of. Room for one colour. Models : annelise pitts. Maureen mcgee, and me! Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment:. Address never made public). You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out. Notify me of new comments via email.
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systems + surroundings | a.whalen_weblog
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17December 2010 • 17:54. Reviewing my posts from this semester it became clear to me that i am interested in how we use systems to orient ourselves and understand where we are physically at a large variety of scales. looking at the diagrams in moe’s ‘thermally active surfaces’ keeping physical orientation in mind, we see how big a role it plays in the implementation of systems in architecture. Philippe rahm’s convective museum. Is one example of what i’m trying to understand. By altering the temperature ...
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lunar_2011 | a.whalen_weblog
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4January 2011 • 10:05. The image is linked to the website where you can buy this lunar calendar for 2011. i think it’s beautiful). Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment:. Address never made public). You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out. You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out.
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Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays | charchitecture
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A systematic approach towards architecture. Energy Saving Tips for the Holidays. December 9, 2011 in Uncategorized. Systems has helped gain an thoughtful understanding of the systems that make up our homes and the built structure around us, as well as the natural systems within our world. Here are some ways you can reduce your energy consumption this holiday season:. The Fireplace. The Alliance for Saving Energy. Says that “while using a fireplace. Eat less meat. Meat is carbon-intensive. Leave a Reply C...
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My Architect | charchitecture
https://charchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/my-architect
A systematic approach towards architecture. November 18, 2011 in Uncategorized. This past week Professor Sherman briefly discussed the movie “My Architect” when discussing Louis Kahn. This film is a documentary on Louis Kahn’s life (or lives) and his architecture. I thought it was a great documentary that portrayed a very real representation of Kahn and his architecture. You can watch the film here (it’s also on Netflix):. Http:/ www.myarchitectfilm.com/. Assignment 5: The Pod Hotel.
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My Friend Map | charchitecture
https://charchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/my-friend-map
A systematic approach towards architecture. November 7, 2011 in Uncategorized. This is a little silly but it. Though I never use these apps on Facebook, this one seemed kind of cool…It shows where all my Facebook friends are located. It’s interesting to see how far my friends actually go and how popular the internet (and Facebook) is across the globe. Try it out! Assignment 5: The Pod Hotel. Assignment 4 pt. 1. Assignment 4 pt. 2. Assignment 5: The Pod Hotel. System, Sites and Building 2011.
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Assignment 3: Four Hours of Energy | charchitecture
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A systematic approach towards architecture. Assignment 3: Four Hours of Energy. October 18, 2011 in Uncategorized. Energy diagram of four hours of my daily life. Lenko explains that a suspended foil-faced ceiling can reduce radiant heat load and reduce refrigeration energy costs. Almost all ice rinks I have been to have been good about using the foil-faced ceiling and it is an easy fix that would not affect the structure of the building itself. Keep ice temperature in check. Design for thinner ice. The r...
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Daylighting | charchitecture
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A systematic approach towards architecture. November 25, 2011 in Uncategorized. For my Assignment 5 I will primarily be focusing on light. I wanted to research more about utilizing natural light and what the best way to do it is. I found lots of great information on daylighting and designs. Kruse Elementary, Colorado. Here, is Fort Collins High School, also in Colorado. The room uses a taped paper and glazing to provide shade from harsh lighting that illuminates the room at a comfortable level. You are c...
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Healthy Cities | charchitecture
https://charchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/healthy-cities
A systematic approach towards architecture. November 28, 2011 in Uncategorized. Http:/ www.e-architect.co.uk/images/jpgs/london/southbank centre masterplan rm041007 5.jpg. For more info on the Southbank Center:. Http:/ baisdp6whitebugjun.blogspot.com/2010/10/short-history-of-southbank-centre.html. Http:/ verybadfrog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-Highline-Day-and-Night-Photography-by-Stephen-Wilkes.jpg. For more information on Rick Mather/The Spatial Affairs Bureau:. Http:/ www.rickmather.com. You ar...
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Independent Study: Refrigeration | charchitecture
https://charchitecture.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/independent-study-refrigeration
A systematic approach towards architecture. November 8, 2011 in Uncategorized. Here is a video animation I made of how refrigeration works in system. All of the diagrams shown are my own, unless noted otherwise. Simply click on the images to enlarge. A machine that increases the pressure of a gas or vapor (typically air), or mixture of gases and vapors compresses the ammonia gas. It is located on the outside of the refrigerator or system. The compressed gas heats up as it is pressurized. At a larger scal...
