Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Architecture

Today’s Topics: What is MLK Day? Systemic Racism in Architecture How are Things Changing? What is MLK Day? During the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s, Martin Luther King Jr. sacrificed his life time and time again. He was a leader standing up for the rights of all African Americans and the injustices in ourContinue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Architecture”

How Fast Can A Project be Finished?

Today’s Topics: Total Time, or Total Days? AIA Architecture Competition Total Time, or Total Days How long does it take to come up with a design idea? Well that part is easy, you can be thinking about it in your head. It gets hard when you have to put your intentions on paper. When workingContinue reading “How Fast Can A Project be Finished?”

Analyzing Famous Buildings: 01 Walt Disney Concert Hall

This week we are starting a series on analyzing famous architecture buildings. Exploring beyond the surface and interacting with the thoughts and ideas that make such amazing designs. Today’s Topics The Beginning Designing from the inside out The Face of The City The Beginning This project was made in honor of Walt Disney and hisContinue reading “Analyzing Famous Buildings: 01 Walt Disney Concert Hall”

Why History of Architecture?

Today’s topics: Why is it important? My experience through Virginia Tech What history of architecture could mean for you The history of architecture is only a required course for architecture students, but it’s importance goes way beyond the classroom. Why is it Important? Learning the history of architecture is essential to understanding our built environmentContinue reading “Why History of Architecture?”