Thesis - Week 4. Behind the lines
Sep 29, 2009
The idea of permanence and stasis defines with the way we plan our cities as well as the way we design and construct our buildings. Working on models of essential form, based on ideas of efficiency and economy, today’s solutions to temporary, seasonal and affordable housing reside within the rigid logic of the orthogonal based economics of production.
Thesis - Week 2. Vail - Points of Engagement
Aug 30, 2009
I have begun intensive investigation of the Vail area in regards to specific GIS and GPS data available. My goal is to model as close to a 1:1 of the actual Vail topography, roadways, infrastructure and more.
Thesis - Week 1. From nowhere to Vail
Aug 30, 2009
From readings and general ideas to a site and a reason. Within a week things are looking to a project in Vail Colorado – an site respective of a greater trend of the tension between property value, worker housing, and the need for flexible architectural methods that can serve to invert traditional solutions for the resort housing type.
Thesis Research - Notes & Quotes
Jul 28, 2009
Readings over the past year have led me to many individuals – this is a list of each and a running series of specific points and quotes that are attributed to them.
Thesis Research - Reference
Jul 22, 2009
This content is a running list of elements used in my continuing investigation in developing my Thesis; A Collection of the Books, Articles, Websites, and other information being used in the research.