Shi Min

SP Y2 DARCH03

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

I blink twice and it's week 5 🤯 don't think I want to blink anymore 👀

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

with the architect actually taking them into consideration in his/her designs, then yes, it'll be better. (/end) #BE904

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

I think it depends on what you mean to be 'better'. Anyway my take is to always know the site and local context in depth. So if sticking to one place allows you to properly understand a site's conditions, local construction practices, traditions and materials paired (1/) #BE904

[Darren 🐦🐤 @frwogussy]

qn: does it mean that it is better to stick in one place instead of going and working in different countries with different conditions?
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[Shi Min @Shimin052]

Nothing much I struggled with this week. The recorded lecture was kind of refreshing after a few weeks of the brightspace lectures. The content kept me interested throughout so that's😍. (/end) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_2 #S1W17

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

With our westernized training and education, architects should criticize and deeply study site context, materials, construction culture and traditions specific to the site location, climate and orientation. Of Kevin Mark Low's 3 ideas, (1/) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_1 #S1W17

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

what struck me the most would be product as a process, specifically about understanding the processes of the work of those bringing architecture to life and how we can be designing with them in mind. (2/) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_1 #S1W17

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

Why are there so many scavengers and tribes even when there is undercutting and underpayment? #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_2 #S1W16

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

I learnt that the 4 categories of architecture practices have drastically different dynamics and firm management. Their practicing styles are also easily distinguishable. I think its important that we know about the different practice types (1/) #BE904 #BE904_3 #B3904_3_1 #S1W16

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

to find something suitable for us when we start working as well. practice types to find something suitable for us when we start working as well. (2/) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_1 #S1W16

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

Not much I struggled with, but I couldn't find the interactive lesson, had to do this through the lecture notes :( which also means I couldn't watch the video >:(
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[Shi Min @Shimin052]

Adapt your architecture to the site, instead of blindly forcing your architectural ideas and ideals into each and every site. Each site will be different one way or another and a formula for every house/building, (1/)
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[Shi Min @Shimin052]

even in the same climate and region, is not going to be possible. (/end) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_1 #S1W15

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

Is colour ornament? My take: It's all about the intention.
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[Shi Min @Shimin052]

Since we have formally trained individuals that are building our structures and buildings now, will there still be a chance for something that's built in today's era also be vernacular? #BE904 #BE904_3 #S1W14

[Adam Sng @adamsngjj]

Most probably village houses. Before it was built, rainfall and wind etc. was taken into consideration which results in the way it typically looks. #be904

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

What exactly is considered vernacular? (/end) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_3 #S1W14

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

This weeks lecture showed me that design considerations in houses were affected by climate and culture. It is interesting how houses in regions with similar climates have similar architecture in regards to features catering to climate but (1/) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_1 #S1W14

[Shi Min @Shimin052]

The lecture was pretty insightful, learned some new things today (5/) #BE904 #BE904_3 #BE904_3_2 #S1W14