Journal 5
Before I started my research I asked my supervisor Pak Viktor for advices I could do during the summer holiday. I showed him my sub-topic and he suggests me to do couple of works in order to finish my subtopic research. Steps should be done would be learning more about architecture to have a wide thinking towards it, learning how to design building through software, and find out the client needs. My first priority is to have a wider understanding of architecture so I’ll know how to create a good design very detail. My plan is to find a book rather than finding from internet because books are one of my primary resources and the author are authorize as professionals. This book I have bought its called 10 architecture principles illustrated by Ruth Slavid. As I saw the title I think it would be great and useful introduction of architect for students like me. The author itself is a journalist specializing in architecture and construction so I thought it would be a very useful book to success.
10 Principles of Architecture
I started reading this book at 15th July and finished it at 29th July. I didn’t read it every day or daily that’s why it took quite a lot of days to finish the book. As I read the introduction from the book it already gave me useful information of some basics, ideas and terminologies from professional. There’s a terminology or trilogy firmness, commodity and delight. I think it is important to keep that in mind. The next ten chapters are about the 10 principles, they are:
1. Place:
- Placing the building considering the right or fit environment.
- Adapt to the building around and environment (any common features to the area)
2. Structure
- What kind of material use to hold the building
- The structure to support the building should be able to hold all the load inside the building including heavy loads (swimming pool, garden, etc) and can withstand environment issues or disaster (earthquake, hurricane/storm, climate change, etc)
3. Function and Flexibility
- A single detail of building should serve its function
- Materials, design, and detailing of a building should be weatherproof
- The building should meets the future
4. Comfort
- Windows are major for user’s comfort
- Temperature of a room should be balance which includes air movement
- The building should be suitable comfort for the disabled-body and elders as well
5. Sustainability
- Buildings are better if it produce less carbon dioxide
- Buildings are better if its reduce its energy consumption and produce more energy
- Be environment friendly such as having green roof
6. Legibility
- Entrance of building should be very easy to find
- Placing of reception desk should be in the right position
- User shouldn’t get lost easily inside the building (give signs, signage, or codes)
7. Light
- Use natural light which brings daylight to a room (sun) but consider the difference between northern and southern skies which effect the direction of light
- Use light creatively (artificial light)
- In particular room there is a certain level of lightning use of different purpose
8. Sound
- Building can have different types surface which can reflect, absorb, or diffuse sound depends in situation
- Sound can define quality of building
9. Surface
- Surface are materials that can look attractive from the outside
- Types of surface should relate with the purpose and function of buildings
10. Detail
- Details is what user interact with, it should be functional and satisfy users
- Details is what user sees, it should be neat and in a right position that it is attractive or not interfering.
10 Principles of Architecture
I started reading this book at 15th July and finished it at 29th July. I didn’t read it every day or daily that’s why it took quite a lot of days to finish the book. As I read the introduction from the book it already gave me useful information of some basics, ideas and terminologies from professional. There’s a terminology or trilogy firmness, commodity and delight. I think it is important to keep that in mind. The next ten chapters are about the 10 principles, they are:
1. Place:
- Placing the building considering the right or fit environment.
- Adapt to the building around and environment (any common features to the area)
2. Structure
- What kind of material use to hold the building
- The structure to support the building should be able to hold all the load inside the building including heavy loads (swimming pool, garden, etc) and can withstand environment issues or disaster (earthquake, hurricane/storm, climate change, etc)
3. Function and Flexibility
- A single detail of building should serve its function
- Materials, design, and detailing of a building should be weatherproof
- The building should meets the future
4. Comfort
- Windows are major for user’s comfort
- Temperature of a room should be balance which includes air movement
- The building should be suitable comfort for the disabled-body and elders as well
5. Sustainability
- Buildings are better if it produce less carbon dioxide
- Buildings are better if its reduce its energy consumption and produce more energy
- Be environment friendly such as having green roof
6. Legibility
- Entrance of building should be very easy to find
- Placing of reception desk should be in the right position
- User shouldn’t get lost easily inside the building (give signs, signage, or codes)
7. Light
- Use natural light which brings daylight to a room (sun) but consider the difference between northern and southern skies which effect the direction of light
- Use light creatively (artificial light)
- In particular room there is a certain level of lightning use of different purpose
8. Sound
- Building can have different types surface which can reflect, absorb, or diffuse sound depends in situation
- Sound can define quality of building
9. Surface
- Surface are materials that can look attractive from the outside
- Types of surface should relate with the purpose and function of buildings
10. Detail
- Details is what user interact with, it should be functional and satisfy users
- Details is what user sees, it should be neat and in a right position that it is attractive or not interfering.
Building Success
Selective Design- Evaluating design trends against the background of history helps us distinguish promising ideas from mere fads while reconciling customary beliefs with new realities.
- Collective Interdependence
Fostering the talents of each employee establishes Group interdependency, a necessity for achieving solutions that satisfy clients and stakeholders.
- Value first
Placing a premium on value rather than profit solidifies client relations; profit naturally follows
- Community credibility
Maintaining the trust of societies in which we operate is vital to our continued success.
-Peer Cooperation
Collaborating with firms outside the Group elevates our respective organizations and furthers the interests of society.
Based from this philosophies from a professional company, a building is from the value of it. Selective design which means the design of the building should be related with its function inside the building. Collective Interdependence which means achieving solutions to meets the clients needs or satisfactions. Value first means creating the art, the value of art produce with our creativity. The two other philosophies are related to community and society
- Collective Interdependence
Fostering the talents of each employee establishes Group interdependency, a necessity for achieving solutions that satisfy clients and stakeholders.
- Value first
Placing a premium on value rather than profit solidifies client relations; profit naturally follows
- Community credibility
Maintaining the trust of societies in which we operate is vital to our continued success.
-Peer Cooperation
Collaborating with firms outside the Group elevates our respective organizations and furthers the interests of society.
Based from this philosophies from a professional company, a building is from the value of it. Selective design which means the design of the building should be related with its function inside the building. Collective Interdependence which means achieving solutions to meets the clients needs or satisfactions. Value first means creating the art, the value of art produce with our creativity. The two other philosophies are related to community and society
Office Design Requirement
1, Structural Consideration
The size of the room, the placement of windows,support columns and layout can all affect how an office space function, also consider the placement of electrical outlets and telephone cables as well as internet connections.
2. Group Space
Each office has open spaces. Approximate 25% of the space in the ideal office goes to shared spaces; this includes storage furnishings, such as file cabinets, and shared equipment, such as photocopiers. The restroom and break room are often included in this portion of the office as well. Another 25 percent of the space in a model office should be set aside for conference rooms and reception area.
3. Office Cubicles
Whether each person has a cubicle with modular walls, or an open design is used, depends on the preferences of the office managers. The office space might have larger, walled offices for executives in the business to use. The size of cubicles or workstations in the open area might also vary based on the employee’s job rank.
4. Comfort
Worker comfort leads to more productivity. Fresh air through the AC system helps to create a safer, healthier environment. The use of non-toxic materials in the construction of the office and the materials used in the furniture also improves the air quality in the room. Position of furniture also affects how the user works.
The size of the room, the placement of windows,support columns and layout can all affect how an office space function, also consider the placement of electrical outlets and telephone cables as well as internet connections.
2. Group Space
Each office has open spaces. Approximate 25% of the space in the ideal office goes to shared spaces; this includes storage furnishings, such as file cabinets, and shared equipment, such as photocopiers. The restroom and break room are often included in this portion of the office as well. Another 25 percent of the space in a model office should be set aside for conference rooms and reception area.
3. Office Cubicles
Whether each person has a cubicle with modular walls, or an open design is used, depends on the preferences of the office managers. The office space might have larger, walled offices for executives in the business to use. The size of cubicles or workstations in the open area might also vary based on the employee’s job rank.
4. Comfort
Worker comfort leads to more productivity. Fresh air through the AC system helps to create a safer, healthier environment. The use of non-toxic materials in the construction of the office and the materials used in the furniture also improves the air quality in the room. Position of furniture also affects how the user works.
bibliography
Slavid, Ruth. 10 Architecture Principles.Vivays Publishing, 2012. PrintedBrown, Denise.
"Office Design Requirement". Demand Media. Web. 2013. <http://work.chron.com/office-design-requirements-15446.html>
Nikken Sekei. "Company Philosophy". Nikenjp Web. 2013.<http://www.nikken.co.jp/en/firm/chairman_philosophy.html>
"Office Design Requirement". Demand Media. Web. 2013. <http://work.chron.com/office-design-requirements-15446.html>
Nikken Sekei. "Company Philosophy". Nikenjp Web. 2013.<http://www.nikken.co.jp/en/firm/chairman_philosophy.html>
Evaluation
a.How the information suited to the project? (Coverage)
Does the information help me respond to the inquiry question? Yes it does because it tells me about requirement of a building
Does the information belong to my topic? Yes, the book itself is about architecture
Will the information help me to develop my project product? Yes, without this understanding I can't even design the right building.
Does the information connect clearly with the area of interaction or aspects of it? Yes it helps me to be more detail in designing my building
B.Is the information source reliable (Authority)? Where does the information come from? Yes it does, the author is an architecture journalist and had published similar books before.
C.is the information accurate ? Can the information be verified in another source? it is accurate because it is authorized along with professional architects. The information could be verified from the internet in diffrent way presenting the information
D.Is the information up-to-date? (Currency) Is the information current or still valuable if it is older? Yes it is publish in 2012
E.Is the information objective/not biased ? (Objectivity) Yes, the author is an architecture journalist
F.What information do I still need? I would think this information is enough, yet there is still some part I don't understand which i must to research deeper about it or just try to understand it
G.What new questions does my research bring? I don't have any new question
Does the information help me respond to the inquiry question? Yes it does because it tells me about requirement of a building
Does the information belong to my topic? Yes, the book itself is about architecture
Will the information help me to develop my project product? Yes, without this understanding I can't even design the right building.
Does the information connect clearly with the area of interaction or aspects of it? Yes it helps me to be more detail in designing my building
B.Is the information source reliable (Authority)? Where does the information come from? Yes it does, the author is an architecture journalist and had published similar books before.
C.is the information accurate ? Can the information be verified in another source? it is accurate because it is authorized along with professional architects. The information could be verified from the internet in diffrent way presenting the information
D.Is the information up-to-date? (Currency) Is the information current or still valuable if it is older? Yes it is publish in 2012
E.Is the information objective/not biased ? (Objectivity) Yes, the author is an architecture journalist
F.What information do I still need? I would think this information is enough, yet there is still some part I don't understand which i must to research deeper about it or just try to understand it
G.What new questions does my research bring? I don't have any new question