Architecture

1. American Diversity and Design
Discussion Questions
University at Buffalo- State University of New York
Arc 211- American Diversity and Design- Spring 2017
Name: Purvang Daxini

2. Arc 211 class was an elective class for me. I had selected this
class just for my Global Pathways. Later when the semester
started and I got to know about the topics I started liking it.
Week by week topic became interested and challenging. The
part that influenced me was about the diversity and culture
difference. In two weeks, we talked about the culture and
significance of our culture. Throughout the course, we came
across additional terms and history of United States which I
never heard before. The video about diverse types of houses in
United States helped me to learn new concept about
architecture in United States. Now If I look at any house I start
comparing them with those concepts which were used earlier.
The second video about parks in United States was wonderful.
Unknowingly the video answered my question about why
Niagara Falls look beautiful from Canadian side that was due to Olmsted Park. The things which I find challenging was that once we were given a
task to go around buffalo and find a place which you think is not fit for physically challenged people. This was challenging task because if you look
around you will see places reserved for physically disabled people. They have taken care for them. My viewpoints have changed to a greater extend.
In my discussion group, there were people from North Korea, China, United States and India. And learnt a lot about different culture and what us the
significance of their culture. Architecture in United States specially buildings, monuments and park before this course I used to see them as a tourist.
I used to appreciate its beauty like normal tourist but now I look at a differently. I look for its significance, the way it was built and search if same
concept is used at some other place.
Image Citations: - Self
The following pages document my responses to the online discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211 American Diversity
and Design at the University at Buffalo – State University of New York

3. Week 1 Module
Thread 1: Introduction
This thread provides you with an opportunity to "meet" each other and initiate a connection with participants in your group. In responding
to this discussion thread, please introduce yourself and provide us with one interesting fact about yourself. After posting your introduction,
take a look through and reply to some of the others. The purpose of this exercise is to develop a sense of community. You might find that you
share similar experiences and can help each other in many ways throughout the semester.
Hi, my name is Purvang Daxini, and I am UB undergraduate student. My major is in Computer Science. I am a
transfer student. I have done my two years of engineering in Computer Science in India from Manipal University.
This is my first year in UB but third year of Engineering. I was born and brought up in India.
Buffalo is a fun place and I really love snow. I love to play Computer Games and watch a lot of TV shows. Apart
from that, I play Volleyball, Soccer, and hockey.
Image Citations: - http://job-mentor.com/the-answer-to-the-interview-question-describe-yourself-briefly/

4. Thread 2: Response to "What is design?" from Hello World
On “What is design?” from Hello World: Where Design Meets Life by Alice Rawsthron
The author opened her chapter with the example of Ying Zheng, the ruler of the Qin empire, one of the
most powerful and enduring empires I the history of China. She explained how design innovation
contributed to Ying Zheng’s success. For example, in the development of weaponry, he resolved many
problems by standardizing parts, and this single innovation gave his armies great advantage over other
armies.
For this discussion, let’s move away from 246 B.C. China, and into the U.S. Describe an innovation or
invention (can be current or historical) that gave advantage to a group of people in the U.S. or to the
population as a whole. What were the social impacts of this innovation? Were any groups negatively
impacted by this innovation? For example, the telegraph, developed and patented in the United States in
1837 by Samuel Morse, permitted people and commerce to transmit messages across both continents and
oceans almost instantly, with widespread social and economic impacts. This heightened communication
speed allowed business persons to make decisions with up-to-date information, often resulting in big
profits. Those without access had to rely on out-dated information, which put them at a disadvantage
I am going to discuss refrigerator. A refrigerator which works without electricity. The refrigerator is known as "Mitticool" and was invented by a
person named Mukesh Bhai. He invented this refrigerator after the earthquake in Gujarat, India because he can't afford a refrigerator because he
suffered the severe loss in an earthquake. The refrigerator keeps stuff cool and tasty.
He invented this fridge in Feb 2011.The refrigerator was tested and during testing, the shelf life of coriander was extended by 4 days as against 1.5-2
days at room temperature. The shelf life of vegetables like brinjal, chilly & okra was increased on an average by 5-6 days at room temperature.
This refrigerator has no side effect and in fact, it helps to save electricity. The way earthen pots are made and use this refrigerator has the similar use.
This simple machine is really simple and it is cheap and eco-friendly.

5. Image Citations: - http://investments.academic.ru/721/Безработица

6. Thread 3: Response to "Introduction" om Diversity and Design
On “Introduction” from Diversity and Design: Understanding Hidden Consequences
The editors state that “diverse participation in the design process, from both
professionals and public citizens alike, yields more equitable results.” This makes
sense, but typically has not been the case. Nonetheless, many marginalized groups
have impacted design in ways that have changed our visual and physical worlds as
well as our systems, policies, and institutions. For example, in the 1960s, disability
rights advocates designed media events to raise awareness about barriers in the
physical environment. They persisted with their efforts for decades, and, finally, in
1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act became law. It mandated accessibility in
public accommodations such as restaurants and stores, public transportation,
communication, and other areas of public life. This dramatically changed our
physical environment (from curb cuts to ramps to automatic doors) and the results
made public life more equitable.
Now it’s your turn. Describe a design that was impacted by a diversity group. How
and why did it change form and/or circumstances? (Note that a design can be
anything requiring planning and development prior to the production of an action,
system, visual, material object, or environment. Also, keep in mind that, for our
purposes, a diversity group is a group of individuals who are underrepresented in
society in some way—children, older adults, the economically disadvantaged, those
with cognitive disabilities, etc.)
The recent changes in America in the case of disabled people. Each and every place you
will find a reserved place for people who are physically disabled especially the one who are disabled by the leg. This may be due to several reasons
such as by birth, diabetes, army or game and so on. But the one who is physically challenged has more challenges. In university at Buffalo, you will

7. see the sign of a person sitting in the wheelchair. You will find this sign in parking lots near doors and by pressing that button doors will
automatically open. Not only in Buffalo but almost everywhere in the United States you will find these signs.
The invention of this symbol and special privileges for disabled people was started after Disabilities Act of 1990. The law states that US labor law
that prohibits unjustified discrimination based on disability. It affords similar protections against discrimination to Americans with disabilities as the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, and other characteristics illegal.
Image Citations: http://biuroprogress.com/uslugi-biurowe/

8. Week 2: Module
Thread 1: FROM: Chapter in Media/Society and TED Talk Photos that Changed the World
Where would you place the images shown in Photos That Changed the
World into Croteau and Hoynes' diagram entitled “Model of Media and the Social
World”? Identify a mass media photograph taken in your own lifetime that has served as an
icon of an event. (Feel free to add an attachment.) What roles does this photo play in the
communication of the event?
Jonathan Klein described what do you mean by Photography and Images sort off. He mainly
discusses meaning for each and every photo. He says that each and every image has a meaning.
Images have changed the view of the physical world. I would place the images under "media
message or product". Every image he showed has a meaning behind it. Some of the images were
about the disaster such as civil war, dead people stacked together, two Gorillas were killed these all
images conveys a message about the disaster that is caused by people themselves. Another image
about earthquake a natural disaster.
Images are not just a photography it has a message in it. A boy was killed in Ohio during student
voice protest had a great impact. Another image that really helped a lot in Sudan relief effort.
Images shouldn't be graphic. I really liked the sentence he said that " It's not the photographer who
makes the photo it's you ".
The image that changed my view is the attack of 26/11 in Mumbai, India. The image shows a hotel
in fire and military people holding a gun in their hand. The entire story is that few people came to Mumbai and started killing innocent people inside
the hotel (kids, women, men, everyone they see). Someone special to me dead during that attack and that time I realized that in every attack someone
is dying maybe I don't know that person but it hurts because that day when someone close to me died I felt that pain.
Image Citations: - http://copycateffect.blogspot.com/2015/11/Black-Friday.html

9. Thread 2: FROM: “Fashioning Protest for the Women’s March on Washington” and “The Worst Design of 2016 Was Also the Most
Effective”
NOTE: Use the first three part of the SEE-IT method of critical thinking (State,
Elaborate, Exemplify) to address the following questions:
Typically, we do not think of hats as elements of mass media or social media.
However, the two hats (red and pink) discussed in the articles certainly have taken on
that role. Why are the two hats (red and pink) mentioned in the articles vehicles of
communication design? What meanings do each of the two hats carry? In terms of
communication design, how are they similar? And how are they different from one
another?
Both the news or let say article were about recent presidential election 2016. The best part
of the election was there were millions of viewers even from other countries who were
eager to know who will be the president of United States. Trump made the election famous
throughout the world with his speech and act and even speech act. Trump started his
camping by selling red hats saying, "Make America Great Again". That became a symbol
of Donald Trump campaign. He spread his idea and thought by selling this hat to people so
people wear these hats and other people will look at the hats and they might wear it for
several reasons maybe they are true supporters, or maybe they like color and design, or
maybe they love idea about making America great again. This was a a brilliant t move by
played by Trump and creating an image about himself in public.
The pink hat was wearied by people who were against Trump. This was a rebuttal thought against Trump. Trump often used offensive language and
said a lot of things about other important people in public. And hence the pink hat was a thought to rebel against his offensive speech. The hat was
designed as pink cat ears. Everyone knows that in present world no one can stand against media and this move will help to be on media so that they
can spread message all over the world. The Women's March in Washington DC was an effective step towards communication. The pink hat had

10. another message and that was to be united and to form a bond among the world who are protesting her.
Both hats had different meaning and stand for distinct reasons. The red hat was the one who are with Trump and pink hats were the one who are
against Trump. But the fact that red hat had more success rate than pink hat due to its meaning and may be due to its shape and color.
Image Citations: - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/300615343856616558/
Week 3 Module
Thread 1: Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and "The Incredible Inventions of Intuitive AI" by Maurice Conti

11. In his chapter on industrial design (written in 1987), historian John Heskett
claims that the methods of mass production introduced by Henry Ford in the U.S.
involved new concepts of the standardization and integration of the production
line that were adopted across the world. With Ford’s method, work could be
completed by relatively unskilled workers; it was more efficient and with this
method, products were made more quickly and cheaply than previously
possible. What were some of the social consequences of Ford’s production line?
In other words, how did this system change our U.S. society? Do any of those
changes remain with us today? Now consider Maurice Conti’s TED Talk, and the
predictions he makes about production. How do you think manufacturing
processes will change in the next twenty years? How do you think these changes
will affect our U.S. society?
In the era of Henry Ford, everything was just a beginning. All the concepts were new
at that point of time. The production itself was a new concept for them. There were
only a few people who were involved in the production line. In the entire article, John
Heskett talks mainly about the evolution of Industrial design. He tries to explain the
changes or evolution in Industry and how the change has affected or impact about the designs. Ford has a unique style and had a limited number of
craftsmen and that's how he was different and unique from others. Earlier people use to work by themselves. I mean, people were involved in
producing a single product may be small or big. But after the evolution of Industry, they started depending on machines. Like, for example, Amazon
Go the latest invention by Amazon that now they don't need anyone at the store you can simply grab stuff and move out of the shop. The money will
be deducted from your account. Now, this reduces a lot of time and simplifies your work. But now you rely on machines. After the beginning of
assembly line, they started making cheaper products and more quickly but was not as unique and as efficient as it was. There were some concerns
regarding this issue.
Henry Ford made an effective use of assembly line. He made a good wealth. Not only Henry Ford many other people who came to know about this

12. started practicing assembly line and in turn got a huge profit, US market was on a bloom. The American economy was increasing rapidly. There was
the sudden hike in the American economy. People get good jobs and wages and they earn well for their livings. About Ted video by Maurice Conti
he talks about present world era, the change in Industrial Design. He mentions this era as Augmented Age. The present world is all about inventions,
research, develop a new algorithm and all high-level technology part. I won't discuss what he is saying in his entire speech you all have seen that. The
present era is all about technology. Just like every coin has two sides in an analogous manner technology has perks and drawbacks. Technology
helped people for reducing expense and saving time but what about people? People are losing their jobs due to technology. Now machines are
replacing humans. Earlier I gave an example about amazon go. Yeah, it saves time and money but what about the workers who are losing their jobs.
If you look at Walmart has created Jobs for millions of people. The present world is that humans are being replaced by machines. People rely more
on technology rather than people. Technology, inventions and everything is good but if it comes to destroying someone's life then I don't think we
should prefer technology over humanity. The US made a good profit and economic impact after all.
Image Citations: - http://cardesignsoftware.blogspot.com/2010/07/car-design-software-free-download.html
Thread 2: Response IDEA Awards and Cradle-to-Cradle Video

13. NOTE: Use the first three part of the SEE-IT method of critical thinking (State, Elaborate,
Exemplify) to address the following questions:
Which of the 2016 IDEA Gold Award products seems to defy the Cradle-to-Cradle concept
developed by architect William McDonough and chemist Dr. Michael Braungart? How does
this product resist or disregard the concept? Do you know of any products that
embrace Cradle-to-Cradle design? If so, please describe.
State: According to me Samsung S6 Edge is not an example of cradle to cradle system. The
example which I feel are part of cradle system out "Biofuel Clean Cook stove" and "Suncubator
Concept".
Elaborate: Everyone knows about Samsung that it doesn't last longer as compared to apple products eventually you will have battery issues, the
phone starts hang. I have personal experience with this phone. Biofuel Clean Cook stove and Suncubator have a good lifespan, both use a renewable
source of energy. All materials used are almost the once which follow the continuous life cycle.
Example: Samsung S6 edge people bought that phone and eventually they started facing a problem about hanging and batter if dying. The parts of
the phone are not always recycled. Not every part of a phone is recycled and more over according to Cradle-to-Cradle system all material should
recycle and it should use a renewable source of energy. I don't think that S6 is satisfying any condition. Biofuel clean cook stove and Suncubator both
use a renewable source of energy. Also, the parts are recycled. The incubator parts are can be used for another purpose lets says as a baby bed for a
while. And cook stove parts are made up of iron which can go to scrap and can be re-used. Also, Biofuel cook stove protects environment not only by
using biogas. 80% of the population still uses furnace fuel by firewood.
Image Citations: - http://img.etimg.com/thumb/msid-50923209,width-310,resizemode-4,imglength-70046/biomass-cooking-stove-maker-greenway-
raises-2-5-million.jpg
Week 4

14. Thread 1: Response to All Module 4 Materials
Your readings and viewings this week present different ways of thinking
about architecture. Mies Van der Rohe describes architecture as “The will of
the epoch translated into space.” Andrew Ballantyne describes architecture
as the background for life. Jeanne Gang describes it as the act of building
relationships. All agree that architecture can change based on context and
culture.Choose two works of architecture from any of your materials this
week—one with sensibilities about the past and one with sensibilities about
the present and/or future. How do each of these buildings either reflect or
challenge their cultural contexts? (Use the SEE-IT method to respond to this
question.)
The first architecture model which I choose is the Edina, MN Southdale center
built in 1956. It was first indoor mall designed by Victor Gruen. It was an
Ethiopian experiment. His idea was that people would go in their private cars and
they won't have time for interaction so that was basically his idea about the mall.
The mall is future and even in present mall if you see mall is kind off necessity. A mall is a place where you can find everything or you can say a
collective place for shopping. And if you see the present world you go anywhere outside even if you are on tour they will take you to the mall just to
shop. At that point of time, he made 72 stores under one roof. And present world mall is not only to shop but you get food to eat, fun time, haircut,
entertainment and so on. Almost everything you will find in the mall.
The second architecture building is Robie House in Chicago, IL. The building was built in 1910. The building is known as sort of worldwide
architecture inspirational. The house looked like a tall box. That house was used as a concept by much other architecture. The houses later came to be
known as prairie houses. The design was modified but style remains same. They are really good for flat lands. I think they have future but not long
since as population increases you won't have enough land for such big flat houses. But for time being and even for few decades they are really good

15. architectural design. The Robie house was built near the University of Chicago. The house was built in such a way that people can't look in but he
can see out. The architecture of 1910 is used in present life. The house was more comfortable and really very well designed. The house was
comfortable and considered as luxurious home.
Image Citations: - http://myfuturehouses.com/t/modern-villa/
Thread 2: Response to Ballantyne and Zumthor Articles

16. Andrew Ballantyne and Peter Zumthor present ideas about architecture that seem to value the
sensorial and material elements of life. How are Ballantyne’s and Zumthor’s viewpoints on
architecture alike? More importantly, how do they differ? (Use the SEE-IT method to respond to this
question.)
Andrew Ballantyne and Peter Zumthor ideas about architecture are similar. Both have similar viewpoints to
certain extents. Ballantyne arguments are based on "aesthetic" approach whereas Zumathor's idea is based
on "secret passion". Ballantyne talks about that whenever people think about architecture they think about
buildings and nothing else but architecture is not about the building. He gave example about a person taking
a photo just to make a memory that they have been here but there are no moral sentiments with that place.
He says that at the same point in time we won't look at our own house that how it is looking? Or will people
find it attractive? We see if the inhabitants are comfortable or not they will forget about how attractive the
house is. He tries to convey a message that people share sentiments and memories with buildings. In case
Zumthor talks about his aunty's house. The problem and comfort level she has with her house. When we talk
about memories and sentiments Ballantyne gave an example that when someone is moving to a new house
it's difficult for people who are moving out because they have an attachment to their house.
The differ in some respects. Earlier the example is given by Ballantyne about the attachments, sentiments, and memories with the house. And he says
that people have connected with their house they don't look for beauty but they go inhabitants comfort. Whereas Zumthor arguments say that people
look at the beauty of the building and everything is about how they look. Everything is about appearance. Ballantyne says it's all about the value of
the building and not about beauty. Zumthor entire argument is based on its appearance. That's his main point. That's how they both differ. The
viewpoints of both are diverted in opposite direction.
Image Citations: - https://chineseheritage.wordpress.com
Week 5 Module

17. Thread 1: Response to Levy ArticleTop of Form
Here is your discussion question on the Levy article. Please post your own response, and respond to at least two other students' responses.
John Levy’s article, “An Overview: The Need for Planning,” discussed ways in which planning can determine the characteristics of a place.
For example, some smaller towns restrict the heights of buildings to maintain a certain scale. How did planning define the character of the
place in which you grew up?
While reading Levy's article need for planning. I imagined the entire thing. I had an
idea about how planning work since my father owns Land Developing company in
India. The place where I came from was a small town on the West Coast of
India. Rajkot, Gujarat, India is the place where I came from. Rajkot used to be a
village then around 1990 Rajkot was known as a town and now a city. There is a lot
that comes under Urban Planning. As described by Levy that planning comes down
to two ideas: interconnectedness and complexity. That's a fact that mainly these two
are the concepts of Urban planning. These two are main motive of Urban planning
and there are even other things that matter. The city where I live in now is still
developing. We have sidewalks, a proper drainage system, a colony of houses (but
mainly, people over their prefer to build their own villas rather than buying colony
houses. But not all can afford Villas), environmental system, and so on. I have seen
there was once an issue about drainage system. Rainwater wasn't drained out and
people use to have trouble about that water use to come to their house. Therefore
Municipal Corporation came up with an idea to create drainage system at regular
intervals and then make better roads.
Planning is efficiently done. But since India is known for its population it takes a time to imply any new law or rule or if they want to modify
anything. The place from where I am is known for its interconnection of roads, cleanliness, food, entertainment parks, business, environmentally

18. friendly, shopping malls, intercity transportation (such as buses, taxi, train), storehouses, warehouses, and so on. They make development plans and
try to finish up with the estimation date. The development plans are done in such a manner that they are helpful to all three classes of society i.e.
Rich, Middle class and poor.
http://www.rajkotuda.com/development-plans.html. The link is of our city's town planning department. What all are the plans and how many sections
are there. By section, I mean economy, environmental, irrigation and so on. Might give you a brief idea since Urban planning in India is a little bit
different than that of United States.
Image Citations: - http://www.sbca.gos.pk/home.aspx

19. Thread 2: Response to Pruitt Igoe Project, Talen, and Larson
Here is your discussion question on the Pruitt Igoe project, the Talen article, and the Larson lecture. article. Please post your own
response, and respond to at least two other students' responses.
Imagine that you are part of a urban planning and design firm working with Emily Talen
(author of “Design That Enables Diversity”) and Kent Larson (who gave the TED
Talk "Brilliant Designs to Fit More People In Every City" The thee of you have been tasked
with developing a plan to rebuild Pruitt Igoe in St. Louis. City officials told the three of you
that that they want to do it right this time. Identify three strategies for rebuilding Pruitt Igoe in
ways that promise to be more successful. What would Talen do? What would Larson do? What
would you do? How would your strategies differ from those of the original urban
planners/designers of the project? Why would your strategies be more effective?
ST Louis was suffering from depression. There were only two things going on, Upward growth and
mean of the city. The city was developed on a massive scale. Many rules and new design and plans
were implemented. Around 1949 city was losing out, people were moving towards suburbs, industry,
growth and loss in tax. There was Urban decline. Earlier they came up with a strategy called Black Jack. The strategy was to zoning Law, Prohibition
of the new apartment building, Crime was increasing, throwing black away from society and so on.
Talen and Larson both had a different approach towards ST Louis planning. Talen approach is based on diversity. She thinks that diversity will help
to stop the Urban decline. She has an idea about larger family should have larger apartments and house should include gardens, a place where they
can sit. Have a pleasant life. Larson's approach was to about design. Change in design. He thinks that rather than larger family have larger apartments
things should be innovative that is, folding bed, the car so that family can even live in a smaller place since they get full use of apartments.
Pruitt-Igoe was mainly focused on the development of the city. The plan concentrated on building the city. At that time suburbs were having
industries, business, schools and a perfect place for middles class people to live. The family program wherein Urban land were cleared for
redevelopment. The program was later named as Urban Renewal or Negro Renewal program. The housing for the class was mainly older housing,

20. higher food pricing, less protection and less police for blacks. Even children were taught that if a white person comes and ask you, where is your
father? Tell them that I have not seen him since a long time.
The three strategies for rebuilding Pruitt are firstly I think the strategy of Talen is efficient to some extent. If there is diversity then people will stay
together and more jobs will be created, business will expand and so on. The second strategy is that of Larson. His innovative idea will help in reduce
of usage of space. Third strategies are to stop Urban Renewal or Negro Renewal project and instead maintain a link or interconnection between
people which will create peace and harmony and in turn, will result in good development rather than creating a one-sided development.
I would use both Larson and Talen approach together combined since it is indeed a better way of planning. But instead of pushing away people
especially black try and create a community wherein both can live together. The design had no fault but rights should be given equally to both whites
and blacks. And about design, it was well planned.
Image Citation : http://www.politico.com/states/new-york/city-hall/story/2012/02/new-documentary-the-pruitt-igoe-myth-tells-of-the-rise-and-fall-
of-americas-most-infamous-housing-project-067223

21. Week 6 Module
Thread 1: Response to F.L. Olmsted
Displaying his plan at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, Frederick Law Olmsted stated that "Buffalo is the best planned city,
as to its streets, public places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the
world." What was the basis for this claim? Would Olmsted still make that claim
today? Why or why not?
Olmsted main claims or we can say his entire argument was on architectures with the
environment. His concept about Nations first Urban Park System was a great invention
and success. His idea about parkway in Buffalo was really praised word wide and
Buffalo was the first city to have this sort of Landscape architecture. Parkways connected
in a way that you won't feel you have ever been out of the park. Each park is
interconnected with one another. Broad streets and trees forming Canopy. Radiating city
plan with broad streets going out and center would be Niagara hill.
Olmsted - free Niagara moment. We need to change it. He proposed that NY state government use its constitutional power of domain and buyback all
the private domain surrounded by the American side of the falls perceiving preservation. The government spends the millions dollar to it. 1885 first
park. Natural Landscape - Looks good because of Olmsted park. The video also tells us that Niagara Falls look good from the Canadian side just
because of Olmsted Park.
From the Video, we can conclude that Olmsted Landscape Architecture was based on three aspects
a city within a park
mature parks, boulevard, and roundabout
Ideas about how nature interfaces with the Urban environment

22. I think Olmsted can still make this claim today about Buffalo. His first Landscape Architectural success. I have not been to many other places in the
United States but the Video I have seen of Olmsted and I can look Buffalo in the present day it feels the same. Like there are trees everywhere. Broad
streets. Row houses with United Flags outside surrounded by the parkway. Even today I feel as if Buffalo is still surrounded by the environment.
Niagara Falls is still surrounded by Environment. I feel as if parks are reducing in size a bit due to increase in population but still I find Buffalo
almost like that in 1800 and 1900.
Image Citations: - https://kentuckypress.wordpress.com/tag/flowers/

23. Thread 2: Response to Walter Hood's Work
Identify something that should be memorialized either on UB's campus or in your
hometown. Imagine that you are the person who will oversee this project, and that
you are using Walter Hood's 'triad of investigations' as your approach to the
project. What would your landscape intervention commemorate/memorialize? How
will you use Hood's 'triad of investigations' to design a new landscape intervention?
What do you imagine that the design will be? (Either written or visual descriptions
are acceptable).
I would like to make a memorial of people who died in accidents while riding a bicycle. I
am talking about my hometown Rajkot, Gujarat, India. Rajkot is one of the largest city in
Gujarat (but if you compare to the United States it is smaller than US villages) and even
considered as the cleanest city. But many people (kids, men or women) were dead due to
road accidents especially when they are riding a bicycle. I would like to create a memorial
circle to respect them. And mainly people will come to know that they were dead or met
with accidents and from next time they care for them. My uncle started this concept about
making a bike path in Rajkot. Since the road in my city is small with respect to the number
of cars and bike. So, for the people who can drive a bike, they made a path for them and
allotted a specific time for them. So, from morning 6 am till 9 am people can walk and ride
a bike. One side of the road is closed for them. No other motorcycle or car in short vehicle can come in. The following link will give you an idea of
how the road looks like
(https://www.google.com/maps/place/Race+Course,+Sadar,+Rajkot,+Gujarat,+India/@22.3026929,70.7842212,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3
959c9f5497f6851:0x639f04431e34d07f!8m2!3d22.3030094!4d70.7896966). They can walk and ride the bike during this period so they are safe.
This entire concept was started on 2013.

24. My idea is a little bit different. Now everyone is not continent with this point of time. In each specific time, you can ride. Rest of the day if you want
to ride a bike you need to be careful. So, I have an idea about creating a place near outskirts of Rajkot where there is land. Like not too far from a city
like close to the city. Consider as if you are in the city if you walk for 5 mins. There is a barren place. As I mentioned earlier that place in India is
closer. Especially cities are small as compared to the United States. I would make a park with four circles and roundabout. The four circles would be
a memorial of those people who died in the Bike ride. In between, there would be a temple. The four circles will be connected by the road where
there will be two roads. One would be for people who want to ride a bike and another for people who want to walk. The park would have benches to
sit and even refreshments such as water cooler and toilets. So, the accidents would be avoided and people are free to come at any point of time to ride
a bike or to walk. Bikes would be provided and even there would be sufficient street lights and security so that they can feel safe at any point of time
Image Citations: - https://www.flickr.com/photos/35106989@N08/6642531087

25. Week 7 Module
Thread 1: Response to the Brookes
The abolitionist poster, the Brookes, is an iconic image that often is included in exhibits that explore issues of race and power. It was
commissioned by Thomas Clarkson in 1788, and the Committee of the Abolition of Slavery
used it to inform and shock the public. While some consider the poster as an important
component of the abolitionist campaign, it recently “has been strongly criticized by some
individuals and groups of African heritages as providing a very limited view of the history of
the transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition (Hudson 2007).” The lesson here is
that how a viewer sees an image is dependent upon his/her social, economic, and cultural
position. Keeping this in mind, find another iconic graphic that addresses racial issues and
post it for others in your group to view. (Add it to your response by clicking on the picture
in the tools section. Do not add it as an attachment that needs to be opened.) How do you
interpret the graphic? What is its meaning? Now imagine that someone from a racial and
cultural background different than your own is looking at the same graphic. Briefly describe
this person. How might s/he interpret its meaning? How might this differ from your
interpretation?
What are the possible reasons for these differences? (Consider the three assessment
principles mentioned in the article to help you: a technology of vision, an instrument
of empathy, and a symbol of control.) (NOTE: Limit your response to less than 250
words.)
The image is divided into two parts: Black on Black Crime is Up! and Fact or Myth? By
this, it means that "Black-on-Black" crime, where it implies that Blacks are simply killing

26. and robbing one another. Is it a fact or myth? If we look accordingly than people consider it as a fact. That if a crime is a concerned probability
would be higher in the case of a black guy doing the crime. The image is taken from race and justice in the United States. If we look at the arrest case
according to FBI in 2011 Blacks made up 38% of arrests for violent crime, while whites made 59% of arrests fro violent crimes.
If a Black person looks at this graphic then his interpretation would be way more different. First thing would be that he/she would feel bad that even
though they are not responsible for committing any crime but still they are held responsible for it. It's like there only mistake is that they are black.
Some can take a stand for themselves if they are strong enough and some give up.
My interpretation is somewhat similar to a Black person maybe because I am Brown. Often, I have seen this around me that if something wrong is
being done the first question would be was he a Black guy? I feel that people are so obsessed with color and they don't look at the nature of the
person. The only thing that matters is color.
Image Citations: - https://www.emaze.com/@AFLFWFCC/Racism-IOP

27. Thread 2: Response to Charles Davis and equityXdesign's Work
Critique either the MLK Memorial or the National Museum of African American History and Culture using equityXdesign’s core beliefs
and/or design principles. (Use the beliefs or principles that are most relevant to your
critique rather than all of them.) (NOTE: Limit your response to less than 250 words.)
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a remarkable example of
equityXdesign. The museum was built to portray African American's life in America. Talks
about community, family, the visual and performing arts, religion, civil rights, slavery, and
segregation. The museum is open to all people and not only to Blacks. The museum is
designed in an African design. Top of the museum is made up of copper. And designed as if it
looks like a mall. The corona is African's design or in other words, they have mastery in that
design. The entire museum is made up of steel and concrete under the ground.
The main thing which I felt about is that it says all about African American's and criticizing Whites. That how they were slaved and tortured. The
museum is about African American History but there might be few people who were humans and consider them as humans. If you see "Roots" a TV
show on Kunta Kinte's life but there were some good people to at that time. If they focus on both aspect.
Image Citations: - http://cdn-img.essence.com/sites/default/files/styles/3x2_md/public/image/2016/09/main/gettyimages-
605483026_master.jpg?itok=O06sbq_2

28. Week 8 Module
Thread 1: Response to "Landscape Stories" Chapter
This is a two-part question. Please post your own response by Friday, March 31at 10:00 am, landscape architects develop a historical
narrative that sifts through and interpets the culture and material of underrepresented groups. Think about the community where you grew
up. Describe and discuss any evidence of cultural influences on the physical environment in your community. If possible, describe evidence
of the cultural influence of an underrepresented group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence being acknowledged or preserved
from future generations? Why or why not? (Limit your response to 250 words.) and respond to at least two other students’ responses by
Sunday, April 2 at 10:00 pm.
First, let’s start with your own home. Describe a place in your home (indoors and/or outdoors) that you think of as representative of your
own ethnic background and discuss why you consider this place to be ‘ethnic’. –OR-- Describe an object in your home that you think of as
representative of your ethnic background and discuss why this object is considered to be ‘ethnic’. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this object or
place something that you will keep or continue when you establish your own home? Why or why not?
Now let’s move into your community. In “Landscape Stories,” the authors show how landscape architects develop a historical narrative that
sifts through and interpets the culture and material of underrepresented groups. Think about the community where you grew up. Describe
and discuss any evidence of cultural influences on the physical environment in your community. If possible, describe evidence of the cultural
influence of an underrepresented group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence being acknowledged or preserved from future
generations? Why or why not? (Limit your response to 250 words.)
In my own home, we have a special room for god. The image is attached below. My family believes in god. Mostly all Indian family believes in God.
We have all common beliefs that if something happens or if we are in trouble we will remember God. Mostly in every Indian home, you will find a
separate room for God. Generally, adults wake up daily and pray to God. We have different rituals. In Hindu itself, there are around millions of God
and Goddesses. Each and every one has a different name and different ritual for prayer.

29. My community has the same structure. In each and every individual home they have a separate
room for God. The room may be big or small depends on and vary from people to people but
you will find at least one place and structure similar to the one which you are seeing in the photo
attached below. There is no specific influence on the physical environment. But our culture is
preserved in a way. Mostly everything we do such as buying a new home or car, a new job, and
so. We celebrate with God. Since God create culture values we follow the same culture.
Image Citations: - Self

30. Thread 2: Response to Article on Sports Branding
This thread will focus on the ethnic characteristics of sports branding. Please post your own response by Friday, March 31at 10:00 am, and
respond to at least two other students’ responses by Sunday, April 2 at 10:00 pm.
Recent controversies about sports branding focus on ethnicity. The Washington Redskins team is just one example of the larger controversy,
but it receives the most public attention due to the name itself being defined as derogatory or insulting in modern dictionaries, and the
prominence of the team representing the nation’s capital. Should sports team branding designers use ethnic references (Fighting Irish,
Boston Celtics, Atlanta Braves, etc.)? Why? Why not? What are some of the complexities of this issue? (Limit your response to 150 words.)
I believe that they should use ethnic references. I personally don’t believe that someone
would get offended just by name. I believe there should be freedom for everything. I think
that if the names were offensive like abusive words. Then that's wrong. I think that
nowadays people use this strategy so that they get a reaction from other team makes entire
thing as a publicity stunt. Even Washington Redskins team had a similar issue. For sports,
race doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is the spirit. The teams represent a state or
community so I think ethnic references should be allowed to use by designers.
Image Citation: - http://giaoduc.net.vn/The-thao/Premier-league/Chelsea-hu-doa-MU-ngay-Halloween-bang-mat-na-ma-quy-post96060.gd

31. Week 9 Module
Thread 1: Response to "Visualizing Gender" Chapter
Please post your own response by Friday, April 7 at 10:00 am, and respond to at
least one other student’s response by Sunday, April 9 at 10:00 pm.
In their chapter “Communicating Gender,” Maya Ganesh and Gabi Sobliye discuss two
primary visual advocacy approaches: 1) get the idea, and 2) stories in data. Find a new
example of either of the two visual advocacy approaches to gender issues, and post it in
this thread. Cite the source.
First, identify the approach. Then explain how the designer uses the approach to
communicate a gender issue. Is the approach effective in this example? Why or why not?
How could this graphic be improved? (Limit your response to 200 words.)
Link: http://theconversation.com/achieving-gender-equality-in-india-what-works-and-what-doesnt-67189
Entire article talks about the gender inequality. In India, there is a massive difference between the wages of men as compared to women. The system
of dowry continues in some places. Article talks about three main points where people can clearly see gender inequality
1) Male- female wage gap.
2) More preference is giving to son.
3) The system of dowry and crime.

32. People in India still they think as girls are meant to be married and they will have a different home. So, paying for her education is a waste because
anyway, they have to do household works. People have this sort of mentality. Therefore, they check if they have a girl they will do abortion or kill
her as soon as she is born. Married women are being raped by their own husband but that is legal according to law. The system of dowry wherein a
girl has to pay a certain amount of money at the time of marriage.
The idea behind is rights for women. Both son and daughter are equal.
Image Citations: - https://www.polygon.com/2016/7/22/12256114/how-are-games-companies-dealing-with-online-abuse

33. Thread 2: Response to Bathroom Bill
Please post your own response by Friday, April 7 at 10:00 am, and respond to at least one other
student’s response by Sunday, April 9 at 10:00 pm.
Last year, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed into law a bill that repealed local LGBT anti-
discrimination laws, and required people to use the bathroom that corresponded with the biological
gender written on their birth certificates. This prompted massive backlash. McCrory stated, “You know,
we all have to make adjustments in life. And we’ve had the proper etiquette situation for decades in our
country, and suddenly through political correctness we’re throwing away basic etiquette.” Just this past
Thursday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill to repeal the law while placing a
moratorium on nondiscrimination measures.
Should people be required to use the bathroom that corresponds with the biological gender
written on their birth certificate? State why AND state why not. In other words, to receive full
credit for this question, you need to present an argument for both sides of the issue. As a designer, how would you solve this gender
dilemma? Use the SEE-IT method to respond to this question. (Limit your response to less than 250 words.)
(Other students in your group can comment on which of your two arguments is the most convincing and why.
I don't think in 21st-century people should be differentiated in terms of gender. Almost like what other thinks. There are not only two genders. There
are other genders and they are feeling awkward in using either of the bathrooms. Even though they are in minorities but they are human. They have
emotions and fear. They might feel awkward in using either male of female bathroom. According to me bathroom shouldn't be concerned with
biological gender written on the birth certificate.
On the other hand, everyone is concerned with one's safety. There will be some rotten egg who will have evil thoughts in mind and will do something
inappropriate. According to me, all should have one bathroom. Where in terms of safety the bathroom should be made in such a manner that there
should be no window open for the once who can take a picture or a video. And whereas breaking is concerned the doors should be made strong and

34. guards should be there. There should be an emergency button within the bathroom. My idea is costly but it does two things 1st there won't be gender
inequality and 2nd there will be a job for someone.
Image Citations: - http://gamerssphere.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/gendereq-feature-810x400.jpg

35. Week 10 Module
Thread 1: Response to Hidden Ways
Author Steven Flusty categorized five types of disciplinary architecture that perpetuate what he calls urban spatial injustice: 1) stealthy, 2)
slippery, 3) crusty, 4) prickly, and 5) jittery. Go out into the city of Buffalo, and
find/photograph two examples from the list of five. Identify what type of space you’ve
photographed and why it might discriminate against a specific population. Identify the
location where you took the photograph, and make certain that you are in at least one of
the two photographs
The image is of Red Jacket building in Ellicott complex. If you look at the image people with
wheelchair have trouble using the sidewalk. It's very difficult for them to use the sides. The
slope is pretty rough and space is not enough. I think if they had a broader area and a smooth
slope would help them. They are even having trouble while going through the gate. It should
be broader like other entrance. People with wheelchair avoids using this entrance because it's
little harder for them without anyone's help and they have to go all the way down to C3(dining
place) and then they have to use that entrance. The second image is the road going down to the
graveyard. It's the back road of Ellicott Complex. The road has a unpaved path for the
pedestrian. During snow and rain, the path is slippery. Many times, I have slipped during
snowy days. It's too slippery and muddy that you can barely walk. It's dangerous to walk on the
road at the same time. I walk around 4 am in the morning after my shift ends to get back to my
place so there are not many people on road. I prefer to walk on the road rather than walking on
the footpath because it's too slippery and muddy that I can barely walk during winter.
Image Citations: - self

36. Thread 2: Response to people Like Us
After almost two decades of public assistance, Tammy Crabtree took herself and her family off the welfare rolls. But her job cleaning
bathrooms at a local Burger King barely paid the bills. Crabtree wanted to do better
and hopes to go to college and become a teacher.
Imagine this scenario. You are a designer who works at the well-known
firm, iPD (Integrated Planning and Design). You work on a team with planners, urban
designers, policy designers, architects, and social designers. You have been tasked to
develop/design a way for Tammy Crabtree and her family (and others with situations
similar to Tammy’s) to move themselves out of poverty. What will your team to do to
help Tammy and her family achieve their goals? What approach will your team take to
address this difficult problem?
The video is very emotional. There are many people who suffer from poverty. The task or
deign I am thinking might be costly for the government but it's in the favor of these people.
The should give them loan not in terms of money but in terms of the job. Like, in this case,
Crabtree wanted to do better and hopes to go to college and become a teacher there are many governments colleges and high school(public) they
should see whether she is capable enough and if so first preference should be given to them. Second thing if their kids want to study then they should
give them jobs and at the same time their fees are being paid. Transportation is yet another problem. Public transport should be made cheaper. And
many places public transportation is not even available. As we have seen in this video that she was walking all the way to burger king.
I would mainly focus on the jobs where in the case of public jobs government should offer the one who really needs the job and which might help
them and their family at the same time they serve the purpose. The second thing I about transportation. Transportation should be made cheaper and
convenient.
Image Citations: - https://www.unicef.org/media/media_92856.html

37. Week 11
Thread 1: Response to Carroll Article: “(Re)forming Regent Park: When Policy Does Not Equal Practice”
The development of Regent Park is phased, and there are several more phases to the project. What actions could be taken to ensure more
social integration for the older people living in the ‘new and improved’ Regent Park?
I believe that social integration keeps people alive. For elderly people, it's not that simple. They might
not be that active may be in terms of physical strength. I think that there should be an activity or say
exercise area where there must be trainers so as to help them. There should be a laughter club. After all
laughing is the best medicine. Apart from the physical fitness, I think there should be an easy
transportation service which would be convenient for them for going from place to place. Mainly during
evenings, people like to sit and talk. The residence should be according to their needs and likes. Their
apartments should be built in such a way that they can get and find everything easily and appearance
should be according to their taste. There should be a safety service. Since during old age, people have
more tendency to fall sick. Therefore, there should be a hospital nearby.
Image Citations: - http://regentsparkchicago.com/index.php

38. Thread 2: Response to Enriquez TED Talk: “What Will Humans Look Like in 100 Years?”
For this question, we will focus on Juan Enriquez’ Life Two civilization, which alters fundamental aspects of the body. We are living longer
than ever before in human history. Enriquez argues that, because of advances in bio-medical technology, the possibility of living to 120 years
of age and beyond is quite possible for many of us in this D+D class. Assuming that his assertion is accurate, how do you think extended life
spans will change our societies and built environments? What new issues might designers face because of extended life spans?
The Ted talk talks about increasing human’s lifespan of about 120 years. I would say that
there are many several others issues along with increasing the lifespan. The first problem
would be about population. There would be less space available for people to live. Row
houses would be removed and instead there would be buildings all over. Natural beauty such
as forest would be destroyed in order to find space and wood. Other issues would be related
to traffic. More people means the number of the vehicle are more and more traffic. Since age
increases so do tendency to get sick. There are several issues which we might consider if we extend life spans.
Image Citations: - https://www.britannica.com/science/life-span/Human-life-span

39. Week 12
Thread 1: Response to PPT, Smithsonian, and Roy
The two most frequently mentioned models of disability are the ‘social’ and the ‘medical’ models. The medical model of disability views
disability as a medical ‘problem’ that belongs to the disabled individual. The social model of disability, in contrast, draws on the idea that it
is society that disables people, through designing everything to meet the needs of the majority of people who are not disabled. There is a
recognition within the social model that there is a great deal that society can do to reduce, and ultimately remove, some of these disabling
barriers, and that this task is the responsibility of society, rather than the disabled person.
In the Smithsonian online exhibition, the story about the superhero hand, and Elise Roy’s TED Talk, you saw examples of ways to engage
disability that use the social model rather than the medical model. In the Disability and Design PowerPoint, you were introduced to the
concept of Universal Design (UD) (sometimes called inclusive design, design-for-all, or human-centered design). Certainly, UD embraces the
social model of disability. In this same PowerPoint, you saw positive and negative examples of each of the seven principles of universal
design.
For the Module 12 Thread 1, please select one of the seven universal design principles, and post photographs that show both a positive and a
negative example of the principle. Then address the following question: How do your examples empower or disempower various people?
Describe the specific features of the positive example and the specific features of the negative example. Discuss ways that the positive
example could be even further improved.
The following two imagines are from India. Mumbai is a city on western borders of India and population more than place available. The first image
is where in people walk on the road since there are footpaths with less space and they meet with accidents with bus and car. The second image is
where they have provided enough space for people to walk on the road (on the footpath). Thereby avoiding accidents and even traffic jam.

40. Image Citations: - http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/major-traffic-congestion-in-thane/story-FMwZEqIKIgrbA2GNs67fyJ.html

41. Thread 2: Response to Survey, FIXED, and Stelarc
Our 2017 Design-A-Baby survey yielded the following characteristics as indicated by a majority of you:
 Sex: Male (47%)
 Hair Color: Dark Brown (22%)
 Hair Texture: Wavy (33%)
 Eye Color: Blue (26%)
 Race: Caucasian (36%)
 Height: 5’-10” to 6’-1” (45%)
 IQ: 131-140 (20%)
 Memory: Excellent (43%)
 Athletic Ability: Excellent (43%)
 Weight: Average (79%)
 Disease Carrier: None (85%)
 Beauty: Somewhat attractive (46%)
 Empathy: Very empathetic (38%)
 Creativity: Very creative (37%)
Sounds like an all-around lovely person!
Currently, we have the technology for you to choose many of the survey characteristics in your future child, and this ability to choose poses
some ethical questions. Of course, we all want the best for our own child. However, as we move into a more collective situation, we need to
consider how the consequences of majority choices for children might change who we are as a species.
In the film trailer FIXED, you were introduced to the dilemma of living in a culture in which the “science-fiction of human enhancement”
has become almost a way of life, from prenatal genetic screening to bionic body parts. In the video, “A Man with Three Ears” you are
introduced to an artist who is using current technology to move humans beyond their current abilities. Last week, Juan Enriquez asked us if
it is ethical to evolve the human body. These videos suggest that the concept of disability ‘as we know it’ could cease to exist in the future.
This leads us to this week’s discussion question:

42. What lessons do you think we should learn from history when thinking about emerging enhancement technologies and reproductive
technologies? What are some of the possible consequences (both positive and negative) of being able to design our bodies and the bodies of
our children? What ethical quandaries do these technologies pose?
I think that there are advantages and at the same point of time there are
some disadvantages too. The advantages are that newborn is not infected
or diseased. It can be cured and even parents will be prepared mentally. 3D
printing is helping people by creating artificial lungs and even heart. The
disadvantages are that humans are made by God. No matter how advanced
we become but there are side effects for this artificial organ which later on
affects human. I feel that sometimes technology has a negative effect, for
example, people do sonography and check whether they have a baby girl or boy. And if it's a girl they will dump her or throw her away. In the case
of human, I feel whatever God has given us is for a reason. Changing your future will cost you a lot by any means.
Image Citations: - http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/03/tech/innovation/3-d-printing-human-organs/

43. Week 13
Thread 1: Response to Titicut Follies
The state of Massachusetts tried to ban the 1967
documentary Titicut Follies, arguing that director
Frederick Wiseman had violated the patients’ rights
by not getting written permission to film them. The
case went to court, and Wiseman argued that he had
consent from their legal guardian, the institution.
After a judge ruled in favor of the state, the legal
appeals carried on for several years: in 1969,
Massachusetts allowed the film to be shown to
doctors, lawyers, and health care professionals; in
1991, a superior court judge ruled it could be
released for the “public,” as privacy concerns were
no longer at issue, so many years later.
Should Wiseman have been allowed to film the residents of Bridgewater Massachusetts Correctional Facility? Why or why not? How might
this film be of value to designers (communication designers, product, designers, architects, interior designers, planners, landscape designers,
systems designers, and/or social designers)? In other words, what might they gain from this film that they could use in their work?
I would say that Wiseman should be allowed to film the patients. Wiseman already got the permission from patients Guardians. If the guardians don't
mind making a film on them then I think they should be allowed to do so without harming the patients. The mental patients are not in the state
wherein they can give permission by themselves. A message would be conveyed from the film. The film will help to provide better facilities for
mental patients. The designers should look after that there should be enough space in the hospital for patients.
Image Citations:- http://www.notcoming.com/reviews/titicutfollies

44. Thread 2: Response to PPT, The Architecture of Autism, Public Space
Prelude: Wolf Wolfensberger's seminal work "The Origin and Nature of Our Institutional Models" posited that society characterizes people with
intellectual disabilities as sub-human and burdens of charity, He argued that this dehumanization, and the segregated institutions that result from it,
ignored the potential productive contributions that all people can make to society. He pushed for a shift in policy and practice that recognized the
human needs of those with intellectual challenges and provided the same basic human rights as for the rest of the population.
The Scenario: Imagine that you and your four children live in Amherst, New York in a
$650,000 home at the end of a cul-de-sac on the edge of a ten acre woods. The town has
purchased a one acre lot three houses away from yours, and plans to build a group home
for ten intellectually challenged adults.
As a resident of the neighborhood, would you support or oppose this proposal and why?
You've learned additional information about the residents of the proposed group home
in your neighborhood. In 2013, three of the ten intended residents exhibited challenging
behaviors including screaming, public masturbation, repetitive rocking, and echolalia
(elective incontinence). However, these behaviors have not occurred since then.
How would this change your opinion about the construction of the group home in your
neighborhood?
The residents in your neighborhood voted (14-3) to reject the town of Amherst’s
proposal to build a group home in the neighborhood. Town officials agreed that the
home would not be built in your neighborhood if you and your neighbors could develop
a workable alternative.

45. What are some workable solutions that would allow the residents of the home to be provided with “the same basic human rights as the rest of the
population”?
I don't agree with that. I think that making of this facility would cause a disturbance. Everyone would be disturbed. They should provide enough
information about the who all are coming to the neighborhood. The people living next to my house even affects the environment around my place. I
won't prefer to live there with my family since my kids are small and they can't spot the difference what's good for them. They will learn that type of
behavior from them. I won't mind living alone but if I am living with my family than I won't prefer to stay there. People with mental health problems
should be put in places where they can't harm anyone and no one can harm them. If they are placed among people who will criticize them than there
are chances they might not be able to tolerate and hurt other people.
Image Citations:- http://www.archdaily.com/435982/an-interview-with-magda-mostafa-pioneer-in-autism-design

46. Week 14
Thread 1: Response to The Connection Between Religion and Urban Planning by David Engwicht
In his article, David Engwicht discusses the fact that religions (of all types) have played major
roles in the development of our cities. Today, places of worship are primary components of
almost all urban centers. Author Lorne Daniel writes “From their often active role in supporting
people who live in city centers to their iconic influence on design and use of space, religious
structures tell us a lot about our history, our current needs, and where we might be headed in the
future. This is an aspect of our urban future that planners and urbanists should attend to.”
Identify a place of worship with which you are somewhat familiar. (If you are not familiar with
any places of worship, do a bit of research on one in your own city or town.) Show a photograph
of this religious structure. (You may use photographs from the web.) What roles has this place
served in the development of your city/town? How has it influenced the design of the area around
it? How has its role changed over time? What roles could this place of worship play in the future
development of your city/town?
Delwada Temple located in Mount Abu, India. This temple is one of the sacred pilgrimages of Jainism. The temple is known for its excellent carving.
The entire temple is made up of marvelous marble stone carving. The marble temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture
reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality. The temples are during a range of forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple complex. The
marble temples have an opulent entranceway, the simplicity in architecture reflecting Jain values like honesty and frugality. The temples are during a
range of forested hills. A high wall shrouds the temple complex. As this temple is a Jainism temple and Jainism is known for their simplicity and are
ground to earth. The structure in future will be known for its architecture. Marble carving is really a difficult thing and if you see carving properly
you will see its beauty. This place is small all over the time. The place of worship keeps people united since they won't fight with one another in the
name of religion and God.
Image Citations: - http://www.indianmirror.com/temples/dilwara-temple.html

47. Thread 2: Response to Prospects for the Future of Diversity and Design
Consider the quote in your syllabus from educator Michael J.
Shannon: “Design, as vision in action--the intersection of understanding
and creation--is a universal human capability that can play a
fundamental role in social evolution, in the process that transforms
resources, energy, and information to make our world.”
At the beginning of this course, we discussed the idea that we are all
designers regardless of our profession or field of study. We’ve asked
some big questions along the way, and the conclusion section of our
textbook raises additional issues that require input from people who
might not consider themselves to be part of the formalized design
professions.
Think about your own major and/or future profession. What is the biggest challenge, problem, or question that your field needs to tackle
right now? What do you plan to do to address this challenge, problem, or question either as part of your studies or professional life?
I am in Computer Science major now. The problems which my major has is that you need to be updated every day. If a new software came and you
are not aware of its functions and protocols then there are chances that you will be rejected. Even though you have good GPA but you aren't aware of
the terms and conditions of new software. The problem which I tackle right now is that to get an internship is more difficult. The challenges or let's
say problems that we face are mainly that being an international student and especially a transfer one it is way more difficult to get an internship and
if you don't get an internship you don't get a job. The fact which arise is that people think that Computer Science people get the job easily but it's not
true.
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