March 9th class schedule

Next Monday we will have desk crits. I will look at your work individually, so by then you should have posted the following materials in the blog:

1-Optimized circulation flux diagram.

2-Schematic cross sections of the key transition points, showing the different profiles chosen for each path. Draw them separately (AA’, BB’, etc…).

3-3D Rhino model of the envelope created by making surface transitions through the different section blends, using the method taught in class today. In this case you have to publish 2 screen captures from the rhino models in the blog. Also don´t forget to bring the model file to class!!!

This 3d model is a first attempt, and as such will be modified and improved afterwards. Try to go as far as you can with it, even if you find areas you don´t know how to solve.

Upon making the 3d model, you will probably have to change your diagram in order to make it geometrically feasible in 3D, so it will be a sort of optimization process until you get a diagram that works ok when turned into a 3d spatial envelope.

Both diagram and sections should be schematic but clear. Sections must include information on heights, position of the floor level, etc…

Also the transitions in the diagram must be smooth (taking care of tangent points and intersections).

Overall, linetypes and linewidhts must be taken care of. Ypu can consult “Envisioning Information” de Edward R. Tufte for some information regarding the display of information and colour.