I work with models!

I have learned that I work best with models even though they can be moody at times. Over the weekend I've done a few updates/additions to my model. I really like the direction it's going!

Final Critique!

I have my final critique tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor gallery!

Game of Operation, Anyone?

I am currently making revisions to my model. I feel like I'm playing an intense game of Operation. I'm just waiting for the annoying buzzer to go off! Take a look. See if you agree.

Final!!!

Here's a run down of what I need for next Friday! Only 2 weeks to do it all! I need to learn how to drink coffee!

Hypothesis/Objective (verbal)
Site plan - 1:50
Floor plan – 1/16
Sections – (larger)
Physical study model
Printout of digital views – recommended:
In progress
Diagrams (as discussed at midterm)
Process sketches/models - recommended: study models showing detail development
Materials (photos and/or physical)

Perspectives?

This is my first attempt at perspectives. I have two more to go... due tomorrow by 11:00 am. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. I know it needs more detail, but it's a start.

Is that made out of plastic bottles?

The answer is yes! This is from an artist's website. She makes these curtains/room dividers out of plastic bottles. They are custom made when ordered.

They're pretty sweet!

Plastic, Plastic, Everywhere!!!

I've been doing some research on products that use recycled plastic bottles. I have found tons of information. However, I wanted to take a second and refresh my memory of how many plastic bottles are used on a daily basis.

















The United States goes through 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour and only a small percentage is recycled.

Enough plastic bottles are thrown away each year in the United States to circle the earth four times.

Source: http://www.deq.state.ms.us/Mdeq.nsf/page/Recycling_RecyclingTrivia?OpenDocument

FINAL PROJECT!!!!

The due date for our quarter final has been announced!

February 20th!!!!!

















AHHHH!!! So much to do in so little time!

Rooftop Garden

Here's two links I've been looking at for my rooftop garden. I would like to combine them.
Apartment in Chicago
Oakland Public School

Plastic Bottle Arch

I found this really cool sculpture made of plastic bottles. I'm sure this could be some sort of exhibit in my project.

It's Good!

There is a quote we keep saying in studio and I can't get it out of my head. So, I'm blogging about it.

There is a little chipmunk/squirrel/furry little animal in the movie Enchanted. He says "It's good!" But he says it with a funny little accent and sticks out his hand. I know it's random, but we've probably said "It's good!" about 50 times today in studio. Enjoy laughing at us. It's crunch time so we're all a little delirious!

Details, Details, Details

Here are just a few of the details I really like for structure, especially for my public outdoor space.

Putting SUPER in Super One!

This weekend, I made a trip to Super One.... I made some kickin' chili! On my way out of the door, I found a fun surprise. I saw a plastic bag and bottle collection area. I was doing flips on the inside!!!

This is a good start... this makes me so proud. Look at Super One movin' up in the world! In honor of this momentous occasion, I made a fun picture!

Notes

For the past couple of days, I have been flipping through The Green Studio Handbook .






















I've jotted down some ideas and notes. (My "notepad" was rather large, so I took pictures of them.)

Time Change

My midterm critique will be at 10:00 on January 30th in the 2nd floor gallery.

MIDTERM CRIT

AHHH!!! I have set a date for my midterm crit: January 30th! That gives me about 2 1/2 weeks to get a move on it!

January 30th
Second Floor Gallery
11:00

See ya there!

Drawing Practice

During my meeting with my committee members before Christmas break, it was suggested that I draw without picking my pen up. This is a lot easier said than done. Here's my first attempt. The crazy thing is that I actually know what some of it is. lol! Stay tuned for more.... this isn't the only one you'll see!

Happy New Year!

Christmas break is now over... so it's time to start rockin' & rollin'. I am posting my schedule until midterm. I have a lot of work to do in a short amount of time. Hopefully I will be able to get it all done.
6 Jan
3D Model
Schedule
Blog

7 Jan
3D Model
Plans

8 Jan
3D Model
Plans
Bin Sketches
Blog

9 Jan
3D Model
Plans
Hypothesis

12 Jan
PinUp
Blog

13 Jan
3D Model
Sections
Bin Sketches

14 Jan
3D Model
Sections
Bin Sketches

15 Jan
3D Model
Sections
Bin Sketches
Blog

16 Jan
3D Model
Sections
Bin Sketches

19 Jan
No School

20 Jan
3D Model
Elevations
Bin Sketches
Blog

21 Jan
3D Model
Elevations
Bin Sketches

22 Jan
3D Model
Elevations
Bin Sketches
Blog

23 Jan
Meet with Elementary Schools

26 Jan
Blog
3D Model
Bin Sketches

27 Jan
3D Model

28 Jan
3D Model
Elevations, Plans, Sections
Bin Sketches

29 Jan
3D Model
Elevations, Plans, Sections

30 Jan
Midterm Critique

23 Feb
Begin construction of Recycle Bins