Student Summary: Monday- Todd talked to us about the restructuring of Lincoln Park that Studio Gang did. He also gave us opinions of our structure (and donated $20 to our budget. Thanks Todd!) Adopted the metal flashing idea for the inside material of the inverted umbrella. Received a rough quoted for the lumber. Started […]

[slideshow] Monday We split into two groups, construction group and design group. The construction group is in charge of modeling, budget, schedule, and materials list. The design group is in charge of all drawings. Dominic visited and explained pavillion at Lincoln Park Zoo. Also, he gave us a list of drawings that we need to

MONDAY: -We worked on a schedule and budget with Aash -Assembled the laser cut trellis -Worked on site and model drawings TUESDAY: -Worked on CAD drawings -Worked on Models (clay and physical) -continued work on schedule and budget WEDNESDAY: -Worked on perspective drawings -worked on AuoCAD and SketchUp Drawings -worked on 1/2″ scale model THURSDAY: -Remade models -finished

Monday: Finished T-shirts Started Model AutoCAD drawings/SketchUp Model Learned how to use illustrator/Exacto knife Tuesday: Structural Engineering Presentation (powerpoint) Liveloads (things that move)/dead loads (stationary objects) Foundations the larger the structure, the deeper the foundation below the frostline (42″) – min. depth High rise (80′-90′-foundation) concrete slabs (3″-6″) tension, compression, bending, shear, torsion (FORCES) wood(cannot

Friday This was the day of the site visit( Childrens Garden of Hope). But first we took a look at the UJIMA (collective work) Garden. At the Children Garden of Hope we broke down into groups and took measurements of the site. We also help clean and soil some of the vegetables and plants. – OBSERVATION

Monday As a group we choose a T-Shirt design winner. We also researched and analyzed Chicago rain fall for collecting water on site( Childrens Garden of Hope). We look up precendent projects that are similair to what we are doing to help with our ideas and designs. Tuesday We Practice with plan,section and elevations view

Student Summary: On Thursday, the first day of the workshop, we were introduced to each other and our host school, Currie Metropolitan. We had our woodshop orientation where we leaned power tool safety and general shop safety. Also, we had our first day in the Architecture lab, and understand what tools we will be using

Carpenter_Tectonics in Architectural Education_students Tygart_Drury University Design Build Bandanes_The Architect as Builder Readings are due on Thursday June 28.

Team, Welcome to the 2012 ACE DB Workshop!  I’m anticipating a smooth kickoff to our third year of the summer program and very excited about our  team and our 2012 client.  Our student team will be bigger (and better..!) than the previous two years, with 19 confirmed students and 2 collegiate teaching assistants.  The team

COLLEGIATE ASSISTANT WANTED FOR ACE DESIGN BUILD WORKSHOP ACE is seeking one to two students who have an interest in design, construction, and community development to assist with this year’s summer program.  The collegiate assistant will fully participate in the summer Workshop as both a team member and teaching assistant.  It is hoped that the