BUILDING
Materials Through building, designers learn the implication of what they draw. On paper, all materials are depicted with lines. The specificity of how a material behaves can only be learned by actually working with it. The plastic nature of concrete - its ability to reconcile the topography of the site with the order of the building - isn’t fully grasped without physically casting a foundation against unruly terrain. Problem Solving Becoming comfortable with things going wrong and mastering the art of problem solving is an intrinsic part of becoming a good builder. Learning that every detail is an opportunity to hide inconsistencies and imperfections is part of becoming a good architect. Systems Construction makes apparent the manifold systems of which buildings are comprised: the system of blocks, studs, 4’x 8’ sheets, etc. Thus the joints between the systems take on the most important role, defining the edge of each, thereby guiding our perception and understanding of each. |
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