Probe 7 Representation

Brickality

Parlor & Park Volumetric Diagrams

Table Family

Reading Response 080113

AIA Report on Integrated Practie, #5 Renee Chang

In order for students to achieve the "design level" of architecture as opposed to the "problem solving level," a high degree of expertise in BIM seems to be required. For architecture to be practiced not as calculations and construction issues, and to reach the skills of say, Le Corbusier and his ability to "touch the heart," learning BIM as a student is just the beginning to to this arduous journey. One can safely practice by altering calculations and using BIM at its beginning or intermediate stages. However, in order for this machine to produce designs purposed for and driven by human intellect and experiences, we should expect to have a long and intensive relationship with BIM.

Conceptual Mass

Reading Response 073113

Response to AIA Report on Integrated Practice, #8. Jim Bedrick and Tony Rinella. Technology, Process, Improvement and Culture Change and JBim: A Healthy Disruption to a Fragmented Process by Jordani

With new technology and standards of design, architects adapt to a new culture and process, which changes many things. For instance, if BIM reduces the amount of time on the concept design and estimate of cost, it reduces cumulative hourly charges. But how do we amount or translate information into cash? Does the architectural design profession need to be reevaluated and given more credit for the work involved?

It also prompts more collaboration and communication with consultants. Healthier relationships need to be built with structural and mechanical engineers for less mistakes and wasted time on unnecessary changes. 

Technology has been criticized for breaking off human interaction, causing ambiguity in communication, and promoting laziness. If used properly and responsibly, it may just be the answer to making architecture a fully integrated, progressive, and more respected practice.