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I add the assignment details in 'assignment tab' and climatic data in 'resources'.

As of now the assignments are specific to Group 3, but i believe everyone can get some information about what to do for design.

Over a period of time I plan to add important downloadable resources online for anyone to use.

Kashif

Architectural Massing Models

Hi everyone,

Here are some examples of massing models that I have found online. Have a look at them and see to it that you make your massing models accordingly.

Work Smart,
Kashif

(This is a detailed model, it is put in the list to understand the difference between massing and final model, the massing model that you see in this case is a finalized massing model, i am assuming the designer had to go through multiple iterations of the design before finalizing one design.)






References:
http://rosszouroudis.blogspot.com/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/architectural_models/

Sketching and Model-making Workshop

Sketching Workshop (Monday - 27th Dec 2010) :-

You will need to bring -

- Sketchbooks, preferably with a hard cover, as we will be sketching outside.

- A set of sketch pencils - 2B, 4B, 6B, HB minimum, feel free to bring more.

- Set of Pastel colors, i guess you have a box from BD

- Tracing Pad, Important - buy a new one if you have to.

- A cap, Sunglasses, Water - its not summer, but still. a bunch of smaller butter paper.(not tracing paper)

- download the following PDF and get the prints for Monday. will be extremely helpful.

Download Link -

1 Point Perspective Grid - http://kasadesigns.tripod.com/1Point.pdf

2 Point Perspective Grid - http://kasadesigns.tripod.com/2Point.pdf

Isometric Grid - http://kasadesigns.tripod.com/Isometric.pdf

Model-making workshop (Wednesday - 29th Dec 2010) :-

You will need to bring -
-Cutter (big or small)
-File card*
-Box Board*
-Ivory card*
-Fevicol - MR
-Drawing Pencil / Clutch
-Drawing Equipments, T-scale, Set Squares

-Calculator - if possible
-Your sketchbook / Checkered Pad / Graph book/ whatever you feel comfy with
-Transparency (Used for OHP)
-Cutting Board or some thick Mount Board as backing (Important)
-wouldn't hurt to carry a band-aid or some first aid. i hope we don't use it, but its good to keep one handy.

i guess that should cover most of the stuff, you can bring unique things if you wish to explore, eg wood sheets, textured papers, etc..make sure you get appropriate cutting materials with it.

* - we will not be using the whole sheets, you can buy it and use it later, or just share it with a friend for the workshop

Measured Drawing

Hi everyone,

I have created a couple of drawings on revit with standard dimensioning style. Please go through the drawing, study and observe how a complex measured drawing is done. Please try and follow the standards as close as possible.

Look out for the following in both Plan and in Sections -

• Dimensioning - lines, ticks, text position and alignment.
  
• Windows
  
• Doors
  
• Wall joins - External and internal walls.
  
• Slabs, floors and walls in section.
  
• Floor & Ground (the hatch pattern and joinery can be completely replaced by proper construction detail as explained in Building Construction class or both ground and floor slab can be solid hatched or left blank)
• Line weight - almost everyone in class needs to get this right.
• Units - Measurements are written in millimeters
  
• Room Tags - One addition that you might have to do is to add the Length and Width of the room under the room name, as explained by Minaz.
• Note - Use the formatting as taught in class, the one in the right hand side.
  
• Names of the drawings, numbering and reference on different sheets.
  
• Section lines and Section heads.
  
• Staircase, railing, UP and DN labeling and arrows.
  
• Dotted staircases in Level-1
• Cut Staircase in Section 1
• Roof (temporarily use this standard, you can incorporate roof details when it is covered in class).
  

If you think this quality can not be achieved just because the sample drawings is created on a computer, than let me disappoint you be tell you that it is very much possible to achieve this quality and can conveniently be surpassed.

I am attaching a link with this post, follow this link to download the sample PDF file. It is on a A2 size sheet, I do not expect you to take prints, but if you want, feel free to do so at your own convenience.

DOWNLOAD LINK - http://kasadesigns.tripod.com/Drawing_std.pdf

Enjoy your work (easier said than done).

Lastly, please follow the Blog (it is a feature at the bottom right of the blog). If you haven't already voted on the assignment, please do so. It helps understand the assignment importance from a faculty point of view, the voting is all anonymous. Also, I would appreciate it if you could remove some time and comment on the posts. I would like to know what you have to think about the things that are mentioned on the blog.

Work smart and all the best.
Kashif

Binishell Modular Shelters

http://inhabitat.com/binishell-modular-shelters-look-like-green-hobbit-homes/binishell-7/?extend=1

This is in interesting design, spend some time reading about it. we will try and discuss about ti when we meet in college.

Home Analysis Project

Hi everyone,

I can see that you all are struggling with sketching functions, so i put together a couple of sketches, there are sketches of some furniture and people using the spaces on sketched plans. There are also some cut views, perspective plans/sections, street sections, development isometric views, etc.
I had done it in 4th year, I believe you guys are talented enough to be able to do it before that.

All the best & work smart.
Kashif

GOOGLE PICASA WEB ALBUM - ARCHITECTURE SKETCHING 01

Introduction

Hi guys, this is an attempt to introduce the use of computers and internet to help us understand Architecture Design and to keep pace with whats happening throughout the world.

I will upload important things and will also attach links to interesting downloads from the net, things that I think are important towards becoming a better Architect. if you find something interesting online, you too can add a link on this blog. Your responsibility will be to keep your eyes open towards this blog and followup with the links regularly. I will be giving references during class.

All the best, work smart.
Kashif