So as we only planned to visit the Expo for two whilst on our stay in Milan, today we and a few of my friends decided to visit the Stadium of AC Milan and Inter Milan. As this is the first time I've had the opportunity to visit a football stadium I decided to go, also I believe AC Milan are an incredible team! We was lucky enough to go and have a tour of the Clubs museum and also a tour of the world famous San Siro stadium.
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So these are other buildings we saw whilst at the Expo, well the main ones which I found fascinating.
If you would like to find more information please go to: http://www.expo2015.org/en/explore# Sudan seeks an active collaboration in addressing the main challenges with agricultural production and livestock farming as well as a dialogue on biodiversity and the themes of the Expo Milan 2015. The country wants to re-chart its path towards the use of new technological applications to ensure a healthy diet for all and to use resources in an environmentally sustainable way.
Sudan sees Expo Milano 2015 as a good opportunity for countries worldwide to reaffirm their need for human unity through mutual exchange of knowledge and information in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Sudan has a strong agricultural sector with over 70 percent of its workforce being employed in this sector which accounts for 40 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Among its many products are cereals (including sorghum, millet and wheat,), oil seeds (including sesame and sunflower), beans, pulses (including chickpeas and lentils) tubers (including potatoes), vegetables (including onion, tomato, water melon and egg plant) and fruits. It also grows cotton sisal hemp and fodder crops. So the Tree Of Life comprises of a crown which rises 37 meters in height, supported by a very intricate but elegant steel and wood trunk. It was created to be used a symbol for the Italy pavilion. It was designed to serve as an influential and evocative beacon for the large number of visitors to the Expo Milan.
The Colombian pavilion is 1.907 square meters on various levels where visitors are exposed to different climate zones on as many different floors to characterize the “pisos termicos”: hot, temperate, cold, páramo and perpetual snow.
A sensory journey with music, flavours, colours and perceptions awaits the visitors inside of the pavilion alongside illustrations of typical products of Colombia. Dealing with efficiency and sustainability, the Colombian pavilion also reflects the central theme of Expo 2015 in Milan of building balance between humans and nature. In order to protect the environment, the single pieces of the pavilion were collected by Legnolandia in order to reduce time and resources for assembly and dismantling of the pavilion. The company Legnolandia has a hundred years of experience in designing and building wooden buildings. So along with students from both 2nd and 3rd years of Architectural Technology and Interior Design we went on a trip to Milan to visit the Expo 2015, altogether there was roughly 15 of us. The main purpose of the trip was to go and visit the Expo 2015.
The Expo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition that Milan, Italy, is hosting from May 1 to October 31, 2015. Over this six-month period, Milan becomes a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries show the best of their technology that offers a concrete answer to a vital need: being able to guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium. In addition to the exhibitor nations, the Expo also involves international organizations, and expects to welcome over 20 million visitors to its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area. For further information: http://www.expo2015.org/en/learn-more Although I only had two hours sleep the night before I was very excited and was really looking forward to the trip, mainly because I really needed a break after all the work from 2nd year. So you guys may remember 5 months ago I posted my stats when I hit 1000 views and had 200 visitors, so today I looked at my stats and have now managed to hit 2000 views and just over 500 visitors. So I wanted to say a big thankyou to you guys as this definitely helps encourage me to blog more often.
I may not be posting alot of my work as I'm now off university but I am planning to do some research for my final year at university, I'm also hoping to create a few tutorials soon. Again I just wanted to thank you guys again! So this is the new 3D SoTA blog which will be used for all 3D Design courses which will include Architectural Technology, Interior Design and Product Design. It will be used to post information and work of all three years and also comments from lecturers.
As you're aware we had a Taylor Wimpey workshop this week and we have all been asked to post our work on this site. So if you're interested to see the outcome from the other groups go ahead an check it out. Link to blog: http://at2uon.wix.com/taylorwimpeyworkshop So yesterday we was given a tutorial on Photoshop by Peter our lecturer and I think we got a lot out of this. The main of the tutorial was to help us add colour to our CAD drawings to make them more interesting and a lot more visually appealing.
To know what colours are best to use we were told to find a drawing of a masterplan where there was successful use of colour and implement them into our own drawings. We also added shadows to the buildings to give them more depth and we also added trees into the landscape to make the drawings seem more realistic and to enhance the landscape. Overall I was very pleased with the final outcome as I believe a learnt alot for example I'm now aware of a few constraints which can be found in sites and how to create a layout which can still work around them. The main thing I think I learnt from the most was the Photoshop tutorials, this is something in which I would like to develop in more of my projects to come. Also in the end I did manage to get 45 houses on the site, however I do think this is maybe a bit too dense for this site. I wanted to say a BIG thankyou to the Taylor Wimpey associates for providing us with this great opportunity and I hope you are pleased with our outcomes. I also hope you guys enjoyed reading about this workshop and maybe learnt a thing or two. My aim is to drop a few tutorials on Illustrator and Photoshop soon as well. As I have now managed to sketch a rough plan of what I would like my masterplan layout to look like, today I started off creating a CAD drawing of my layout. This was very straight forward as we was provided with a Crib sheet with the different house styles in AutoCAD, so all we had to do was copy and paste them in rotate and align them in the places we would like.
So the first thing I done was establish the different constraints of the site. So I felt that flood plane was the main constraint as this therefore means the land can't be used to build houses on. Also the existing sewer pipes and encasement along with the overhead power lines was another big constraints as we also can't build on these, however we can still use the space for gardens or parking spaces. The main reason why we can't build on these was the fact that if there was to be any problems with them in the future, they need to be accessible so the problems could be fixed. Seeing as I've now identified the constraints, the next task was plotting a rough road layout. My main aim was to place roads where I can't build houses so I placed my roads along the existing sewer pipes and 6m encasement which road layout plan 1 and 2 shows.
So these are two road layouts I have managed to produce, to see which plan was most effective I will now start placing the houses. Which ever plan allows me to build most houses on will help me identify the most effective layout. So today was the first day of the Taylor Wimpey workshop and I was actually really excited for this! One of the reasons was because I was ready to start working and learn something new but also it was nice to see my fellow colleagues again after a break.
So the workshop was kicked off by three members from Taylor Wimpey, who introduced us to the Taylor Wimpey housing developers. So this is some information which I have taken from the Taylor Wimpey website, which will help explain what they are all about: "We were formed by the merger of George Wimpey and Taylor Woodrow in 2007, and have operations in the UK and Spain. We aim to be the developer of choice for customers, employees, communities and shareholders. We are one of the largest homebuilders in the UK, operating from 24 regional offices across England, Scotland and Wales. We build a wide range of properties, from one- and two-bedroom apartments to five bedroom detached houses, with a broad price range including both private and affordable homes. We are truly national and we cover most regions across the UK.." Technology and services has been the real learning curve for me, as this was something which I found very scary from the beginning as it does involve alot of work, with planning and designing. However I really did enjoy this part of the project.
I think I'm most proud of my environmental strategies - as this was probably something completely new to me and the most challenging aspect for me. Hey guys, I know it's been a long time since I haven't posted anything for a while. But just thought I'd give you a quick update, I submitted my last assignment for Legal Context of Design today. But I still have three more assignments to submit, I have to submit my last Tech and Services assignment next Friday and this is probably the scariest assignment yet just because there's so much work to do.
I have just over a week to complete this and this is a assignment which needs at least 100 hours worth or work and I feel like i'm so far behind that I may not actually be able to complete this assignment to a standard where I want it. However I'm not going to give up just yet, because there's only a few more assignments left. So I'm going to try and do as much as I can do for it and don't worry I'll keep you guys updated :) So today I hit my first 1000 views on this blog and I'm actually buzzing! I just wanted to thank everyone who's actually spent time either reading my posts or just come to check out my blog. It's definitely helped motivate me and hopefully I'll still carry on posting. Also I'll be submitting this in two days and I still have so much to do, so bear with me! :)
So today is the final day of Subject Futures week, so to bring an end to this week we were given a final talk from Dennis, who is a professor from Loughborough University. It was very clear from his introduction that he was profound and passionate about the future and how we will be able to sustain it.
He started talking about his most current work which is called ‘Project CALEBRE’ which stands for Consumer Appealing Low Energy technologies for Building Retrofitting. Which is an E.ON/Research Councils UK funded research comprising of UKs top six universities, led by Loughborough University. This is a project which took place over four and a half years (October 2008 – April 2013). Their main objective was investigating a variety of technologies specifically aimed at refurbishing domestics. They want to help achieve 80% reduction in carbon footprint by 2050. The main technologies which Dennis talked about were: - Heat pumps - Mechanical Ventilation systems - Vacuum glazing - Advanced surface treatments However Dennis made it very clear in several phases of the presentation that it’s not just about introducing these new technologies but it’s being able to change the behaviour of consumers. Yes these technologies are critical to help us reduce carbon emissions but it’s just as important that the clients change their behaviour to make sure the technologies are apprehended efficiently. One of the other problems are that these technologies are incredibly expensive as they aren’t mass produced. This is one of the main problems because not every consumer is ready to spend so much money on these technologies although they may be eager to help reduce their bills and help reduce their own carbon emissions. However some of these technologies have been introduced in other countries but it is still quite new in the UK. He also did talk about a term I have come across before known as ‘district heating’ however I didn’t really know what it meant. Dennis summed it very well by saying a city would have to invest in infrastructure, which removes the need for every household to purchase a single boiler and through the use of pipes a system is created ‘snaked under the city’. Which allows consumers to connect to the neighbourhood energy centre and thermal stores. District heating has been proven for efficiency gains and carbon savings however the only problem is that this involves a very complex system. Overall Dennis delivered an incredible presentation from start to finish, this was a talk I personally couldn’t miss as I am carrying out an assignment for one of my other modules where I am studying about ‘eco-housing so this talk gave me great insight and inspired me. So overall this year’s subject futures week has been very successful and thought-provoking, One of the reasons why it was effective was because the whole week was based around numerous topics, topics we may not have personally interested in but it definitely changed my opinion on certain matters. So now I’m all pumped up its time to get back to producing work for assignments. I hope you enjoyed reading about the different topics Those who want to find out more about Project CALEBRE please visit: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/microsites/enterprise/calebre/ Those who want to find out more information about district heating please read this article: http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/nov/18/district-heating-a-hot-idea-whose-time-has-come Some of the projects produced by Peter Kokins.. So today we were given an exclusive talk from one of our lecturers Peter Kokins, I say exclusive because it wasn't actually announced on the timetable but we were notified about it yesterday. I was really looking forward to it because Peter has provided us with a talk about his work earlier on this year however I wasn't able to make it and I did regret it because my colleagues told me how good it was.
So Peter has been teaching us from the start of second year and a few months from the end of first year. Peters a very interesting lecturer, he’s not like many other lecturers I’ve had in the past. He’s probably one of the most difficult lectures, when I say that I mean he will push you so much. In all honesty he’s teaching style is very motivating and I’m on those people who will always try and put there everything in their work, and sometimes I need a really good push which Peter does! So he’s talk was based around the different projects he’s done individually or in collaboration with his company. He specialises in Water Parks, however the work he showed was so diverse and extraordinary. The main work he showed us was either about Sport facilities, Residential buildings, Interior Design, Water Parks and the competitions he’s competed in. Most of the work he’s produced is outside the UK and what was interesting to see was the different countries he’s worked in. For example as Peters has a Russian background, he has produced most of his work in Latvia. He’s also worked on a Water Park in Baku, Azerbaijan for those not aware this is a place which has been said to be the “new Dubai” because of the amount of wealth they have. Peter did say this was quite a challenging project because he wasn’t able to visit the site or client all the time, so most of the time he was communicating with he’s client over Skype. Also the construction company employed made a few mistakes with for example the foundations, internal fixtures, etc. The foundations they produced the first time wasn’t actually strong enough and wasn’t according to the foundations suggested through the drawings, so they had to redo the foundations which obviously meant time and money was wasted. Also the internal fixing and fixtures used on site wasn’t according to those suggested in the drawings. For example, they was meant to meant to use waterproof plaster but they used normal plaster and for a Water Park this is a fatal error because of the amount of water and humidity within the park. As the plasterboard will start getting damaged and mould will start growing and after a year the Water Park will look like it’s been about for so many new years and people won’t be able to tell that it’s a new build. He said sometime you may create the most detailed and amazing drawings however depending on the construction company employed by the client may not be able to produce exactly what you wanted. They will always find ways where they can save money for example using cheaper materials. It’s upsetting because if a project is constructed really well then it could be something really incredible. So a project doesn’t always go the way you planned and problems may occur which you may not have necessarily accounted for. This is where you have to make some drastic decisions to ensure a project can be completed on time. Peter has told us before that there are some nights where he won’t be able to sleep because he also has deadlines to meet. For example, he worked on a project for a competition which took place over two days but it meant he couldn’t sleep. It was crazy to see the work he produced over only two days, because I wouldn’t be able to create something like that in a couple of months. I wasn’t surprised that he actually won this project. He did say there maybe projects which you work on for a very short period of time and there maybe overs which are more long term. However sometimes the project you done in a week maybe more successful that a project which you work on for a month and this is mainly down to idea behind it and the level of work you produce. Peter finished off the talk by saying if you want to get somewhere you need to be passionate about it and willing to take the risks. He said it’s very important that we remain ambitious and have a drive! This was defiantly an inspiring talk and it’s remarkable how much knowledge he actually has. It definitely helped us understand him better as a person and why he’s very persistent with us. (I have uploaded images at the top of this post, I would definitely spend a few minutes looking at the project is you found this interesting) So today was the first day of Subject Futures week and it was kicked off by an Architect called Anthony Herring and an Architectural Technologist called Gordon Cole. Both of who used to previously teach our course at University of Northampton, Gordon Cole was our previous Technology and Computer aided design lecturer. In all honesty one of my favorite lecturers purely down to his personality. It was an interesting talk as they both have their own practices as well, so their talk was based around their practices and what they have to do on a day-to-day basis. What I felt was most important from both talks was that to be able to succeed and get anywhere in the Architectural Technology industry you require passion and a drive. However being a student who is fascinated with model making the talk by Dee Three was my favorite talk of the day. They are a team only two people who specialise in 3D printing. I've seen the application used before in a program I used to watch called “Double your house for half the money” which was on Channel 4. They provided us with a demonstration which was very useful because it help me understand how it actually works. Basically you would print out your design on this special type of paper, and then hold your ipad or whatever gadget over the paper and it makes the leaflet seem like its in 3D They've worked on many different projects and it was a very beneficial talk. To find out more information feel free to check out their website: http://www.deethree.co.uk/. This is a video which gives a demonstration of how the argumented reality app actually works, definitely worth a look :)
So for the last week or so the talk of Uni has been about Subject Futures weeks which will take place from Monday 26th January. It is a week where we don't have any compulsory University lectures, but it isn't exactly a week of University either. Subject Futures week is a week where there will be people coming in from different industries to come and give talks to us on a wide range of subjects.
I went to a few talks last year and I found those incredibly beneficial because it's nice to learn about and new subjects and it's always interesting to meet people from the 'professional world'. Although I would much prefer just to stay at home and relax I believe his is far too valuable of an opportunity to miss. You never what you ay learn or find inspiring, although it may not be something you're particularity interested in you may still learn a thing or two. So stay tuned as I will be posting about my three most favorite talks to share with you guys :) As most of you are aware we visited London today for our Add On site, however we only spent a few hours in Senate House. Other than that we were walking around London most of the day and these are a few snaps which I wanted to share with you guys :) Extras
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