Field of Environments Flashcards
what are the communication needs in the field of environments?
Indoor spaces
Outdoor spaces
Virtual spaces ( environments build for films and videos)
commercial or residential buildings
Interior design
Exhibition videos
Parks
Street scapes
Gardens
Landscape
What are the conventions used in the field of environments?
Floor plans
Elevations
Dimensioning
Layout of drawings
Scale
Labelling
Line conventions
Symbols
What methods are used in the field of environments?
Drawing – in the study design this is referred to as development drawings ( early drawings that are quick, rough and diverse) presentation drawings – used at the end of the design process ( these are precise drawings with correct conventions used)
Printing – 3D printing CAD printing
3D process – modelling this can either be manual or digital. If you refer to the work earlier this can be a combination of both
Prototyping – low fidelity ( this is completed in the early stages of the design process and are rough with the ability of quick changes to be made each time). High fidelity ( this occur in the later stages of the design process. These are more precise that are created to scale and are refined. Material choices are used to show the rendered features and finishes of the design
Collage – this can be manual or digital
Photography – this can be used for site visits to capture the landscape that the build is intended for. This can also be to show a digital drawing of the design in context.
What are influencing factors in this field and why?
Location – how will the build suit the landscape. Does the build need to be adjusted to suit the landscape. Can it work with the landscape or does the landscape need to be cut into for the build to work. Do build regulations impact the design.
Climate – weather – material selection is important. Choosing materials that can withstand harsh weather conditions are essential. Costal materials will be different to rural Australia .
Orientation – the way the build will face and the time of day
Sustainability – materials - Long lasting and durable materials should be considered as this will result in materials not needing to be replaced often. Sourcing materials that are local will also impact the emissions created in transportation
Energy consumption – sustainability. The client may request here that the property uses recycled materials or recycled water during the build. Low energy consumption may be a requirement of the build
Usability – the TA will function in the space. This also fits into ergonomics has the space been designed to make it easier for people to move around and live in effectively.
Aesthetics – the overall look and feeling of the space
Light – placement of windows is important here for different times of the day. Are windows being used that are double glazed – this will impact the energy conception as keeping the space warm in winter and cool in winter.
Surfaces - this will feed forward into the aesthetics of the space
Voids – this may be important to allow more light into spaces
Materials - selecting materials that are appropriate for the location
Building regulations – meeting regulations and working with council to apply for building permits
What context do designers work in who are in this field of design?
In a large studio environment - this can be known as a design agency
Independently in a small studio – this is where designer if working alone and independently are known as freelance designers.
Online or in a physical space – this can apply for large and global design agency who are collaborating on a design. This can allow for work to be shared more easily
With a range of specialists – these are designers with a particular design skill set. They may meet in person or online. In the present time work can be easily shared with designers
What specialists collaborate with architects in this field?
Draftsperson – they work alongside architects
CAD engineer – this is important in looking at the structure of the house. This also allows the model to be constructed and seen as a 3D model
Illustrator, Renderer – this allows for materials to be shown to key stakeholders and to give a realistic representation of the house
Model maker – this allows for the designer to share with the client what the form and shape of the design will look like in the intended space
Laser cutter – this is used as part of the model making process. Exact and precise measurements and cutting is used
Engineer Acoustic, - they consider sound in the space. They consider how sounds travels
lighting, hydraulic, air-conditioning engineers
Photographer – they can be used at the start of the process for a site visit or at the end of the process to photograph the work
Interior, exhibition, graphic designers – they focus on the aesthetics of the build
Land surveyors – they look are the landscape and determine if the landscape is ok to build on and the best ways for this occur and if any adjustments and considerations needs to be made to the space
Local council - applying building permits
