This document discusses an online discussion for a course on American diversity and design. It includes introductions from students in the class, including the author Oluwafewa Ogunmola who shares that they are from New York, majoring in architecture and planning to minor in computer science. They have always had a passion for building and constructing things. The document provides responses from Oluwafewa to various discussion questions on topics like innovations that impacted social groups, designs influenced by diversity groups, and how photographs can serve as communication tools.
The two hats mentioned in the articles are effective vehicles of communication design because they carry strong symbolic meanings that help convey political messages.
The red "Make America Great Again" hat promotes Donald Trump's campaign slogan and Republican ideals of patriotism and traditional values. It symbolizes support for Trump and his agenda.
The pink knitted hat worn at the Women's March on Washington conveyed a message of resistance. Its handmade quality represented grassroots activism and solidarity among women. It symbolized opposition to Trump's rhetoric and policies seen as threatening to women's rights.
Both hats are simple yet powerful forms of non-verbal communication. They allow people to visually express their political views publicly and join a larger symbolic community of others who share
The document provides an introduction to an online discussion forum for a course on American Diversity and Design. It asks participants to introduce themselves and provide one interesting fact. It explains that the purpose is to develop a sense of community and understanding between participants. The author then introduces herself and discusses how the course influenced her to consider design and problem solving from different perspectives as an engineering student. She documents her responses to discussion questions from the course.
Arc 211 American Diversity and Design Brian NicponBrian Nicpon
The Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis aimed to provide affordable housing but failed due to poor design and social issues. John Talen discusses how design can enable or disable communities. He advocates for mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods to foster interaction. In a lecture, Larson discusses the failure of modernist urban renewal projects and advocates New Urbanist principles of traditional neighborhood design. Two works reflect or challenge their contexts through design that either enabled community or failed to consider social aspects.
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Rachael GoldRachael Gold
This document contains a student's responses to online discussion questions for a course on American Diversity and Design. The student discusses topics like the impacts of innovations like smartphones, how family TV shows have become more diverse, iconic photos from 9/11, and how hats have taken on meaning as symbols of political movements. The student uses concepts from course readings and videos to analyze how designs have affected different groups.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design Brenden DakeBrenden Dake
Brenden introduces himself as a second year business student at UB who originally studied aerospace engineering. He mentions that he loves hockey and played for 11 years.
The discussion questions are about designs impacted by diversity groups. Brenden discusses how disabled entrances like elevators and ramps at schools and restaurants have helped people with disabilities gain access and helped his cousin with a disability.
Brenden analyzes two iconic political hats from the 2016 US election - Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" hat and pink "pussyhats" worn by Hillary Clinton supporters. He explains how Trump's simple, memorable design resonated with voters and helped him win while Clinton's was better designed but did not motivate voters
Here are two responses from other students:
Student 1: I grew up in a small town in central Pennsylvania. The planning there focused on maintaining the small town feel. Buildings were restricted to two stories maximum to prevent anything from feeling too tall or imposing. Sidewalks lined most streets to encourage walking between neighborhoods. Large buffers of green space and trees were required between developments to maintain a sense of separation and openness between areas. This planning helped define the town as a tight-knit, walkable small community.
Student 2: I grew up just outside of Chicago. The planning there focused on separating different land uses. Residential neighborhoods were isolated from commercial and industrial areas. Within neighborhoods, setbacks and minimum lot sizes were used
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Ia-Je TsaiIA-JE TSAI
I do not have access to the full article or other students' responses to comment on. Could you please provide a summary of the key points from the article and/or discussion question to help generate a response?
Arc211 american diversity and design- Tan, yingyingYingying Tan
This document my responses to the online discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211 American Diversity and Design at University at Buffalo - State University of New York
The two hats mentioned in the articles are effective vehicles of communication design because they carry strong symbolic meanings that help convey political messages.
The red "Make America Great Again" hat promotes Donald Trump's campaign slogan and Republican ideals of patriotism and traditional values. It symbolizes support for Trump and his agenda.
The pink knitted hat worn at the Women's March on Washington conveyed a message of resistance. Its handmade quality represented grassroots activism and solidarity among women. It symbolized opposition to Trump's rhetoric and policies seen as threatening to women's rights.
Both hats are simple yet powerful forms of non-verbal communication. They allow people to visually express their political views publicly and join a larger symbolic community of others who share
The document provides an introduction to an online discussion forum for a course on American Diversity and Design. It asks participants to introduce themselves and provide one interesting fact. It explains that the purpose is to develop a sense of community and understanding between participants. The author then introduces herself and discusses how the course influenced her to consider design and problem solving from different perspectives as an engineering student. She documents her responses to discussion questions from the course.
Arc 211 American Diversity and Design Brian NicponBrian Nicpon
The Pruitt-Igoe housing project in St. Louis aimed to provide affordable housing but failed due to poor design and social issues. John Talen discusses how design can enable or disable communities. He advocates for mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods to foster interaction. In a lecture, Larson discusses the failure of modernist urban renewal projects and advocates New Urbanist principles of traditional neighborhood design. Two works reflect or challenge their contexts through design that either enabled community or failed to consider social aspects.
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Rachael GoldRachael Gold
This document contains a student's responses to online discussion questions for a course on American Diversity and Design. The student discusses topics like the impacts of innovations like smartphones, how family TV shows have become more diverse, iconic photos from 9/11, and how hats have taken on meaning as symbols of political movements. The student uses concepts from course readings and videos to analyze how designs have affected different groups.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design Brenden DakeBrenden Dake
Brenden introduces himself as a second year business student at UB who originally studied aerospace engineering. He mentions that he loves hockey and played for 11 years.
The discussion questions are about designs impacted by diversity groups. Brenden discusses how disabled entrances like elevators and ramps at schools and restaurants have helped people with disabilities gain access and helped his cousin with a disability.
Brenden analyzes two iconic political hats from the 2016 US election - Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" hat and pink "pussyhats" worn by Hillary Clinton supporters. He explains how Trump's simple, memorable design resonated with voters and helped him win while Clinton's was better designed but did not motivate voters
Here are two responses from other students:
Student 1: I grew up in a small town in central Pennsylvania. The planning there focused on maintaining the small town feel. Buildings were restricted to two stories maximum to prevent anything from feeling too tall or imposing. Sidewalks lined most streets to encourage walking between neighborhoods. Large buffers of green space and trees were required between developments to maintain a sense of separation and openness between areas. This planning helped define the town as a tight-knit, walkable small community.
Student 2: I grew up just outside of Chicago. The planning there focused on separating different land uses. Residential neighborhoods were isolated from commercial and industrial areas. Within neighborhoods, setbacks and minimum lot sizes were used
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Ia-Je TsaiIA-JE TSAI
I do not have access to the full article or other students' responses to comment on. Could you please provide a summary of the key points from the article and/or discussion question to help generate a response?
Arc211 american diversity and design- Tan, yingyingYingying Tan
This document my responses to the online discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211 American Diversity and Design at University at Buffalo - State University of New York
Arc 211 american diversity and design- runhao longRunhao Long
The document discusses a student's reflections on taking an American Diversity and Design course, noting how it changed their perspectives on how race, gender, and other factors influence design and society. The student learned that design often follows stereotypes and how aspects of one's identity like race can significantly impact their experiences and views. Their mind has been opened to better understanding cultural differences and the motivations behind various design decisions.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: AUSTIN SEGUINAustin SeGuin
This document provides an introduction by a student named Austin SeGuin to their responses in an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course. The introduction discusses how the weekly discussion questions in the course helped the student learn to think more deeply from different perspectives. Prior to the class, the student would not have considered different viewpoints as thoroughly. The class changed the way they think permanently. The following pages then document Austin's responses to the weekly online discussion questions for the course throughout the semester.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Mei, IvanIvan Mei
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable directly critiquing any company's products without more context. Overall the IDEA awards seem to celebrate innovative designs, and Cradle-to-Cradle is an important concept for sustainability.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: SKYLER RUBINskylerru
American Diversity and Design is a course that shows different perspectives of the design principles and allows one to further understand the design aspects of the environment and our surroundings.
ARC211: American Diversity and Design: Victoria TowndrowVictoria Towndrow
A compilation of responses to online discussion questions for the Spring 2017 ARC 211 course offered through the University at Buffalo - State University of New York.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Kartik GargKartik Garg
Here are two responses to other students:
To [Student 1]: You make a good point about how zoning laws defined the character of your hometown by separating residential, commercial, and industrial areas. This type of planning is common in many parts of the U.S. and helps maintain certain uses and scales. It will be interesting to see how concepts of mixed-use and form-based codes may change planning and urban design in the future.
To [Student 2]: I can see how the historic preservation laws you described helped maintain the small-town character of your community. Restricting certain types of renovations and new construction ensured the historic buildings and architecture were protected. This approach to planning aims to preserve a sense of place defined by
Arc 211 american diversity and design william hilbertWilliam Hilbert
The hats discussed in the articles have taken on a role as vehicles of communication design. The red "Make America Great Again" hat communicates support for Trump and his message of making America great again. The pink "Pussyhats" communicate support for women's rights and opposition to Trump's campaign. Both hats carry political meanings and serve to symbolize and communicate political stances, making them similar forms of communication design. However, they differ in the political messages they convey, with one supporting Trump and the other opposing him.
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.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: MONICA MOURADMonica Mourad
This is the final project for ARC 211: American Diversity and Design, Spring 2017. It contains the online discussion question in a presentation format.
Arc 211 american diversity and design catherine maillouxcatherine Mailloux
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.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Vaughn ShorterVaughn Shorter
Here is a potential response integrating the perspectives from the assigned materials:
If our firm was tasked with redeveloping Pruitt Igoe, we would draw on the lessons learned from its failure as well as the ideas promoted by Emily Talen and Kent Larson.
Based on Talen's research emphasizing the importance of diversity, inclusion and community engagement, we would conduct extensive outreach with current and prospective residents to understand their needs, preferences and concerns. This would ensure the new development fosters a true sense of community rather than becoming an isolated "project."
Larson's ideas about flexible, multi-use spaces could help address the issues of socioeconomic segregation that plagued Pruitt Igoe
ARC 211 - American Diversity and Design - Joshua DevesoJoshua Deveso
This document contains a student's responses to discussion questions for an American Diversity and Design course. The student discusses how designs influenced by marginalized groups have made society more equitable. As an example, disability rights advocates designed protests that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The student also describes how African American groups in the 1960s impacted designs that created a more equal government and society through civil rights legislation. Finally, the student discusses how Henry Ford's assembly line invention positively impacted workers through higher pay and more jobs, but may have negatively impacted skilled precision workers.
ARC 211 American Diversity and Design_Hon Ching LiHon Ching Li
The document discusses an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course. It includes responses from a student named Hon Ching Li to various discussion prompts. In their first response, Hon introduces themselves and discusses how the course has helped them generate new ideas and perspectives as an architecture major. In subsequent responses, Hon analyzes innovations that impacted society, designs influenced by diversity groups, communication through fashion/hat designs, and the impacts of industrial design innovations. Hon provides thoughtful analysis of how designs both reflect and challenge cultural contexts using examples like the Darwin Martin House and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Joshua HenryJosh Henry
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.
This document contains a student's responses to online discussion questions for their American Diversity and Design class at the University at Buffalo. In the first response, the student introduces themselves as a freshman architecture student named Adara Zullo. They discuss how the class has made them more respectful of others' opinions and encouraged them to stand up for their own beliefs. In subsequent responses, the student engages with assigned readings on topics like the impacts of social media and photographs that convey powerful messages. They provide examples to illustrate their points and analyze different issues around diversity, design, and communication.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Binyuan DengBinyuan Deng
The document discusses an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course at the University at Buffalo. It provides responses by Binyuan Deng to various discussion questions on topics related to design, including definitions of design, innovations/inventions in the US, impacts of diversity on design, photographs that changed the world, and works by architects like Walter Hood. Deng analyzes each topic using references and examples to support their perspectives.
ARC 211 : American Diversity and design : AHSHAN KHANAhshan Khan
The document discusses Ahshan Khan's responses to online discussion questions for an architecture course. It provides background on Khan, who is a sophomore physics major at SUNY Buffalo, and explains that the course explored how architecture influences society. Khan then responds to two discussion questions, describing how airplanes revolutionized travel and providing an example of how including Spanish language options improved accessibility for the Hispanic/Latino population.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Ryan ForczekRyan Forczek
The documents discuss two works of architecture - one reflecting the past and one reflecting the present/future. Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capital to both reflect and challenge its cultural context. While drawing from classical Greek and Roman styles of the past, Jefferson incorporated new elements that looked to the future of American democracy. The second building discussed challenges its present context by embracing modern design principles and materials in a way that breaks from architectural traditions. The response analyzes how each work either reflects or challenges the cultural norms and values of its time period through its design.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Brian KennedyBrian Kennedy
This document contains an online discussion for a diversity and design course. It includes responses from a student to various discussion questions.
In the first response, the student discusses how the typewriter was an important 19th century American innovation that allowed for easier distribution of information through newspapers. However, it also enabled the spread of false information.
In the second response, the student provides an example of how kids' menus at restaurants were designed in response to diversity groups - families with children. The menus allowed families to dine out together.
The third response analyzes an iconic photo from Barack Obama's 2009 presidential inauguration and how it communicated the historic event and vision of progress and equal rights.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Yaliana HernandezYaliana Hernandez
The document discusses an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course. It describes how the course has influenced the author to be more open to different viewpoints and opinions, even those they may initially disagree with, by understanding how people's backgrounds and cultures shape their perspectives. The author notes being more willing now to listen to others and provide respectful feedback without trying to change their viewpoints. The following pages contain the author's responses to various online discussion questions covering topics like the impacts of certain innovations and designs, how they influenced society, and how marginalized groups have shaped designs to be more equitable.
Arc 211 american diversity and design- runhao longRunhao Long
The document discusses a student's reflections on taking an American Diversity and Design course, noting how it changed their perspectives on how race, gender, and other factors influence design and society. The student learned that design often follows stereotypes and how aspects of one's identity like race can significantly impact their experiences and views. Their mind has been opened to better understanding cultural differences and the motivations behind various design decisions.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: AUSTIN SEGUINAustin SeGuin
This document provides an introduction by a student named Austin SeGuin to their responses in an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course. The introduction discusses how the weekly discussion questions in the course helped the student learn to think more deeply from different perspectives. Prior to the class, the student would not have considered different viewpoints as thoroughly. The class changed the way they think permanently. The following pages then document Austin's responses to the weekly online discussion questions for the course throughout the semester.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Mei, IvanIvan Mei
I apologize, upon further reflection I do not feel comfortable directly critiquing any company's products without more context. Overall the IDEA awards seem to celebrate innovative designs, and Cradle-to-Cradle is an important concept for sustainability.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: SKYLER RUBINskylerru
American Diversity and Design is a course that shows different perspectives of the design principles and allows one to further understand the design aspects of the environment and our surroundings.
ARC211: American Diversity and Design: Victoria TowndrowVictoria Towndrow
A compilation of responses to online discussion questions for the Spring 2017 ARC 211 course offered through the University at Buffalo - State University of New York.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Kartik GargKartik Garg
Here are two responses to other students:
To [Student 1]: You make a good point about how zoning laws defined the character of your hometown by separating residential, commercial, and industrial areas. This type of planning is common in many parts of the U.S. and helps maintain certain uses and scales. It will be interesting to see how concepts of mixed-use and form-based codes may change planning and urban design in the future.
To [Student 2]: I can see how the historic preservation laws you described helped maintain the small-town character of your community. Restricting certain types of renovations and new construction ensured the historic buildings and architecture were protected. This approach to planning aims to preserve a sense of place defined by
Arc 211 american diversity and design william hilbertWilliam Hilbert
The hats discussed in the articles have taken on a role as vehicles of communication design. The red "Make America Great Again" hat communicates support for Trump and his message of making America great again. The pink "Pussyhats" communicate support for women's rights and opposition to Trump's campaign. Both hats carry political meanings and serve to symbolize and communicate political stances, making them similar forms of communication design. However, they differ in the political messages they convey, with one supporting Trump and the other opposing him.
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.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: MONICA MOURADMonica Mourad
This is the final project for ARC 211: American Diversity and Design, Spring 2017. It contains the online discussion question in a presentation format.
Arc 211 american diversity and design catherine maillouxcatherine Mailloux
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.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Vaughn ShorterVaughn Shorter
Here is a potential response integrating the perspectives from the assigned materials:
If our firm was tasked with redeveloping Pruitt Igoe, we would draw on the lessons learned from its failure as well as the ideas promoted by Emily Talen and Kent Larson.
Based on Talen's research emphasizing the importance of diversity, inclusion and community engagement, we would conduct extensive outreach with current and prospective residents to understand their needs, preferences and concerns. This would ensure the new development fosters a true sense of community rather than becoming an isolated "project."
Larson's ideas about flexible, multi-use spaces could help address the issues of socioeconomic segregation that plagued Pruitt Igoe
ARC 211 - American Diversity and Design - Joshua DevesoJoshua Deveso
This document contains a student's responses to discussion questions for an American Diversity and Design course. The student discusses how designs influenced by marginalized groups have made society more equitable. As an example, disability rights advocates designed protests that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The student also describes how African American groups in the 1960s impacted designs that created a more equal government and society through civil rights legislation. Finally, the student discusses how Henry Ford's assembly line invention positively impacted workers through higher pay and more jobs, but may have negatively impacted skilled precision workers.
ARC 211 American Diversity and Design_Hon Ching LiHon Ching Li
The document discusses an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course. It includes responses from a student named Hon Ching Li to various discussion prompts. In their first response, Hon introduces themselves and discusses how the course has helped them generate new ideas and perspectives as an architecture major. In subsequent responses, Hon analyzes innovations that impacted society, designs influenced by diversity groups, communication through fashion/hat designs, and the impacts of industrial design innovations. Hon provides thoughtful analysis of how designs both reflect and challenge cultural contexts using examples like the Darwin Martin House and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Joshua HenryJosh Henry
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.
This document contains a student's responses to online discussion questions for their American Diversity and Design class at the University at Buffalo. In the first response, the student introduces themselves as a freshman architecture student named Adara Zullo. They discuss how the class has made them more respectful of others' opinions and encouraged them to stand up for their own beliefs. In subsequent responses, the student engages with assigned readings on topics like the impacts of social media and photographs that convey powerful messages. They provide examples to illustrate their points and analyze different issues around diversity, design, and communication.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Binyuan DengBinyuan Deng
The document discusses an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course at the University at Buffalo. It provides responses by Binyuan Deng to various discussion questions on topics related to design, including definitions of design, innovations/inventions in the US, impacts of diversity on design, photographs that changed the world, and works by architects like Walter Hood. Deng analyzes each topic using references and examples to support their perspectives.
ARC 211 : American Diversity and design : AHSHAN KHANAhshan Khan
The document discusses Ahshan Khan's responses to online discussion questions for an architecture course. It provides background on Khan, who is a sophomore physics major at SUNY Buffalo, and explains that the course explored how architecture influences society. Khan then responds to two discussion questions, describing how airplanes revolutionized travel and providing an example of how including Spanish language options improved accessibility for the Hispanic/Latino population.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Ryan ForczekRyan Forczek
The documents discuss two works of architecture - one reflecting the past and one reflecting the present/future. Thomas Jefferson designed the Virginia State Capital to both reflect and challenge its cultural context. While drawing from classical Greek and Roman styles of the past, Jefferson incorporated new elements that looked to the future of American democracy. The second building discussed challenges its present context by embracing modern design principles and materials in a way that breaks from architectural traditions. The response analyzes how each work either reflects or challenges the cultural norms and values of its time period through its design.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Brian KennedyBrian Kennedy
This document contains an online discussion for a diversity and design course. It includes responses from a student to various discussion questions.
In the first response, the student discusses how the typewriter was an important 19th century American innovation that allowed for easier distribution of information through newspapers. However, it also enabled the spread of false information.
In the second response, the student provides an example of how kids' menus at restaurants were designed in response to diversity groups - families with children. The menus allowed families to dine out together.
The third response analyzes an iconic photo from Barack Obama's 2009 presidential inauguration and how it communicated the historic event and vision of progress and equal rights.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Yaliana HernandezYaliana Hernandez
The document discusses an online discussion for an American Diversity and Design course. It describes how the course has influenced the author to be more open to different viewpoints and opinions, even those they may initially disagree with, by understanding how people's backgrounds and cultures shape their perspectives. The author notes being more willing now to listen to others and provide respectful feedback without trying to change their viewpoints. The following pages contain the author's responses to various online discussion questions covering topics like the impacts of certain innovations and designs, how they influenced society, and how marginalized groups have shaped designs to be more equitable.
This document contains Mark Holuka's responses to discussion questions for an American Diversity and Design course. It includes a brief introduction where Mark discusses how design impacts everyone's lives and environment. The document then contains Mark's responses to several prompts, discussing topics like innovations in the US, bike lane design, communication through hats, and the impacts of industrialization. For each response, Mark provides analysis of the design topic and how it relates to diversity and inclusion, citing relevant sources.
Arc 211 american diversity and design-jonathon harrisjonathon harris
The document discusses the student's responses to online discussion questions for their American Diversity and Design course. In their first response, the student discusses how the atomic bomb gave the US advantage in WWII but had negative consequences as well by annihilating Hiroshima and Nagasaki and contributing to the Cold War. In their second response, the student analyzes Obamacare as a design impacted by diversity groups by intending to provide healthcare but facing rejection.
Arc211: American Diversity and Design: Alexander ShermanAlexander Sherman
The document discusses the student's responses to online discussion questions for a course on American diversity and design. In the first response, the student says the required readings did not change their preexisting beliefs and labels some as pretentious. The student enjoyed the discussion groups but did not gain new knowledge, just practice writing formally. In later responses, the student discusses the impacts of social media and innovations like wheelchairs customized for those with disabilities. The student also analyzes a photo of Harambe the gorilla and how it sparked controversy. Finally, the student compares the "Make America Great Again" hat to pink hats worn at the Women's March, noting they convey unspoken political messages through their designs.
American Diversity and Design – Spring 2017Yining Ding
The document discusses a student's responses to online discussion questions for an American Diversity and Design course. In their first response, the student introduces themselves and shares an interesting fact about enjoying K-pop music. In subsequent responses, the student engages with topics like the impacts of industrial design and robotics, examples of architecture that reflect or challenge cultural contexts, and strategies for redesigning a failed public housing project to promote diversity and density. The student demonstrates engagement with course materials and themes through their thoughtful responses.
Discussions on topics of Architectural Diversity and Design Andrew Gabriel
The document is a discussion post by Andrew Gabriel, a student from India, in an American Diversity and Design course at the University at Buffalo. In the first response, Andrew discusses how the discovery of DNA structure by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1953 led to the development of genetics, which helped understand traits being passed from parents to offspring and aided in disease prevention and treatment. However, he acknowledges that Watson and Crick failed to properly credit Rosalind Franklin, whose work provided key data for their discovery. In the second response, Andrew describes how ramps were originally designed to aid loading but were adapted to promote accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Lovepreet KaurLovepreet Kaur
This document contains Lovepreet Kaur's responses to online discussion questions for her American Diversity and Design course at the University at Buffalo. In her first response, she introduces herself and provides an interesting fact about liking chocolate. In her second response, she discusses how the invention of the elevator by Otis gave advantage to both groups of people and society as a whole by promoting accessibility, while potentially discouraging stair use. In her third response, she describes how public and social housing designs were influenced by large numbers of immigrants needing shelter in the 18th-19th centuries.
Arc 211 American Diversity and Design Frank VeleFrankVele
The document discusses Frank Vele's responses to online discussion questions for his American Diversity and Design course at the University at Buffalo. Frank introduces himself, noting he grew up in a less diverse area but found diversity in Buffalo where about half his friends are international students. He discusses how exposure to other cultures has impacted him. The document then includes Frank's responses to several discussion questions on topics like innovations that impacted society, designs influenced by diversity groups, and architecture reflecting cultural contexts.
Here are two responses to your post:
1. The planning in the place I grew up, Southern California, was very focused on separating different land uses like residential, commercial, and industrial. This helped define the character of neighborhoods and communities. Housing developments were usually isolated from job centers to require car travel between the two. This emphasis on separating uses through zoning helped shape a car-dependent culture.
2. The planning where I grew up in rural Vermont took a much different approach. Since the population was more spread out, there was less formal planning and zoning. Shops, homes, and small businesses were often mixed together. This created a more walkable, tight-knit community feel compared to the separated land uses common in
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: John LauderJohn Lauder
This document discusses strategies for redesigning the Pruitt Igoe housing project in St. Louis to make it more successful. The original urban planners' design failed due to social and economic issues. The document proposes that Kent Larson may have allowed families to customize their apartments to feel more like home. Emily Talen wanted the project to be more connected to the surrounding city and society. The document also suggests strategies like allowing customization, improving connections to the city, and addressing social and economic issues to make redevelopment more effective than the original design.
ARC 211: American Diversity and Design: Benjamin StarrBenjamin Starr
I apologize, upon reviewing the materials provided I do not see a reference to an article by John Levy titled "An Overview: The Need for Planning." Could you please clarify which article you intended me to respond to in discussing how planning defines the character of a place? Without the specific source material it is difficult for me to adequately address the question.
Here is a response using the SEE-IT method:
Similarities (S):
- Both value architecture's role in enhancing human experience and well-being
- See architecture as more than just a functional structure but as something that engages our senses
Differences (E):
- Ballantyne sees architecture as providing the background/setting for life while Zumthor sees it as a central part of life
- Ballantyne focuses more on architecture blending into its context while Zumthor focuses on its materiality/tangibility
Examples from the texts (E):
- Ballantyne discusses architecture fading into the background like a stage set
- Zumthor discusses specific materials like wood and stone and their
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Deborah UrbanDeborah Urban
The document discusses an online discussion forum for a diversity and design course. It introduces the student posting, Debbie, and provides some background on her studies and hobbies. Debbie then shares her thoughts on how the course changed her perspective on design and its impacts on different people. She discusses a class project where they designed a billboard to represent diversity in Buffalo. In closing, Debbie includes a photo of herself with a body support from a previous semester's work in architecture and urban planning.
Arc 211: American Diversity and Design: Connor LaneConnor Lane
Here are three strategies I would propose for rebuilding Pruitt Igoe based on the approaches of Talen and Larson:
1. Promote diversity and inclusion through mixed-income housing. Following Talen's approach, we would include housing for a range of income levels to create a more socioeconomically integrated community.
2. Design high-density, transit-oriented development. Taking cues from Larson, we would build higher to accommodate more residents in a compact footprint near public transportation for walkability.
3. Engage the community in the planning process. Unlike the original top-down approach, we would involve current residents and community groups from the start to develop a plan that meets their needs and garners
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ARC 211: American Diversity and Design oluwafewa ogunmola
1. University at Buffalo – State University of New York
ARC 211 - American Diversity and Design – Spring 2017
Online Discussion Questions
Oluwafewa Ogunmola
2. 1
Introduction
Photoby oluwafewaogunmola
This thread provides you with an opportunityto "meet" each other andinitiate
a connectionwith participants in yourgroup. In responding to this discussion
thread, please introduce yourself and provide us with one interestingfact about
yourself. After posting your introduction, take a look through and replyto 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 otherin
many ways throughout the semester.
My name is Oluwafewa Ogunmola most people call me Fewa for short. This is my
second year in UB I am currently majoring in architecture and I plan on minoring
in computer science. I am from Queens New York where I lived my whole life. I
have always had a passion for building, assembling and constructing things
growing up. I remember when I was younger whenever my parents would bring
back electronics or furniture I would always be the first one to open the box and
try to assemble or either it up. Personally I have always enjoyed going on planes in
the future after I get my degree I plan on getting a private pilot license. That’s one
of my goals I have in life and to one day own my own businesses. The diversity
and design course really opened up my eyes I see things in a different prospect. I
learned how the landscape of cities, buildings, and media can affect diverse
members of society The following pages document my responses to the online
discussion questions in the Spring 2017 version of ARC 211American Diversity and
Design at the University at Buffalo – State University of New York.
3. 2
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Response to"Whatis design?"fromHelloWorld
1 History.com Staff. "Thomas Edison." History.com. 2009.Accessed May 01, 2017.http://www.history.com/topics/inventions/thomas-edison.
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 patentedin the United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse,
permitted people and commerce totransmit messages across both
continents and oceans almost instantly, with widespread social and
economic impacts. This heightened communicationspeed 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.
Inventionsandinnovationhasmade life somucheasierforus.Forexample
electricitycontrolssomanyaspectsof ourlives,mostgadgetwe use are powered
by electricity.Itisthe mostpowerful source of energymanypeoplecredit
BenjaminFranklinfordiscoveringelectricity,butThomasEdisoninventedthe light
bulb.
Electricityallowedustobe lessdependentonthe sunlightmostactive would
usuallybase onthe sunrise andsunset.There anumberof deviceswhichcannotbe
poweredwithitinourhomessuch microwave,computeritplayssucha major role
inour dailylives.
Today there are cars that run on electricityratherthangaswhichare more
environmental friendlyandsave over$10,000 on car ownershipcostsoverfive
years.Some disadvantagesof electricityisthatsometimesduringastormcan
affectthe electricityleavinghomesandbusinessespowerless.
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Response to"Introduction"fromDiversityandDesign
2 National Institutes of Health. Accessed May 01, 2017.https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml.
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 Americans with Disabilities Act was put into place to protect
the right of people of disabilities. Attention Deficit and
Hyperactive Disorder is a major mental health problem affecting
children in the United States and around the world.
ADHD is one of many invisible disabilities the problem is most
people describe a disability as an ongoing physical challenge.
“According to the American with Disabilities Act of 1990
an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major
life activities”. Most people with disabilities don’t use assistive
equipment.
Ancillary services such as tutoring, after school programs,
remedial classes, and special accommodations were used to help
children with ADHD in school. Being head of the class, set up a
homework Routine, prioritizing, time management, structured
play dates, can make a difference in their education.
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Response toArticlesonHatsas Communication
Design
3 Budds, Diana."The WorstDesign Of 2016 Was Also The Most Effective." Co. Design. January 03,2017. https://www.fastcodesign.com/3066599/the-worst-
design-of-2016-was-also-the-most-effective. . Accessed May 03, 2017.
Rogers, Katie. "FashioningProtestfor the Women's March on Washington."The New York Times. January 18, 2017.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/18/fashion/womens-march-washington-fashion-protest.html?_r=0. Accessed May 01, 2017
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 certainlyhave taken
on that role. Why the two hats (red and pink)are mentionedin 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?
The 2016 election was one of the most important elections of our life time. Two hats
serviced as symbols and were used as communication design throughout the United
States. Trump used bright red hats which featured "Make America Great Again" which
were hated and loved by many. The hat was poorly designed but it stood as symbol of
hope for many it boosted his persona. Trump was reaching out to the middle class
which many felt America previous administrations had failed them. Trump promised to
bring back jobs to the United States and many other promises. The pink hat was
created to represent women rights and make statements that would last in people’s
minds for a long time. Thousands of women were expected to visit the nation’s capital
to march against the new administration of Mr. Trump many will be wear the pink hats
to send message to he knew administration. During Election campaign Trump has said
so many nasty and rude things about women. Theses comments irritated so many
women who have been fighting and advocating for women rights for years and some
almost there whole life. Both Hats service as symbols and certainly get their message
across. The red hats was more of campaign message and pink hats purpose was to
protest against Trumps administration.
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Response toMedia/SocietyChapterandTED Talkon Photographs4
5
5 Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and "The Incredible Inventions of Intuitive AI" by Maurice Conti
Where wouldyou place the images shownin Photos That Changedthe World
into Croteau and Hoynes' diagram entitled“Model ofMediaand the Social
World”?Identifya mass mediaphotograph taken in your own lifetime thathas
servedas an icon of an event.(Feel free toadd an attachment.) Whatroles does
this photo play inthe communication ofthe event?
PhotosThat Changedthe Worldshowshowimagesmake usto questionourcore
beliefs,theyhave alsohave motivatedustoimplementchange.Overall man
disruptive powerovermanisby farworst the holocaustteachesushownature
evenitscruelestmomentisbyfarbetterthanwhenman lose hismoral compass
and reason.Itis reallyfrighteninghowevil humanscanbe towardseachotherand
undermine anotherpersonsotheystaybelowthem.Imagesare powerful theycan
grab our attentionand"a picture can tell athousandwords"once a picture spread
more people are aware of the situationat handthe imagesconnectwithmedia
message.
An image thatreallycapturedmyattentionwasof 16 year oldMalalawho was
shotin the headbecause she foughtforherrightsto an education.Malala wasnot
expectedtosurvive butshe hertodayusinghervoice toinspire change aroundthe
world.A Malala petitionwasbroughttothe UnitedNationstorecommitto
MillenniumDevelopmentGoal 2 whichensure all childrenwhetherboyorgirl to
complete primaryschool.More than57 millionchildrenall overthe worldhave no
access to education.Eventhoughwe have come alongway to achieve gender
equalityitscaryto see howso manyfemalesaroundthe worldare still struggling
to geta educationandare treatedunfairly.Herstoryalsoremindsof howchildren
aroundthe worldcherisheducationwhileotherare justtakingitfor grantingit.
She has had suchan impact onthe worldshowinghowthe littlethingswe docan
have a greatereffectonthe worldthan we can possiblyimagine.
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Response to “Industrial Design” by John Heskett and
"The Incredible Inventions of Intuitive AI" by
Maurice Conti
http://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporat
e/en/innovation/moving-assembly-
line/Innovation_Moving_Assembly_Line_Carforthe
Masses.jpg
In his chapter on industrial design(writtenin 1987), historian John Heskett
claims that the methods of mass production introduced byHenry Ford in the
U.S. involved new concepts of the standardization and integrationof the
productionline that were adopted across the world. With Ford’s method, work
could be completed by relatively unskilledworkers; it was more efficient and
with this method, products were made more quickly andcheaplythan
previously possible. What were some of the social consequences of Ford’s
productionline? In other words, how did this system change ourU.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 youthink
manufacturing processes will change in the next twenty years? How do you
think these changes will affect our U.S. society?
Henry ford introduced the assembly line more than a 100 years it went on to
change Americas manufacturing industries and has had a big impact on our
society. His concept of the standardization and integration was adopted
throughout the United States. The size of businesses increased and the mass
production of cars, radios and domestic appliances changed or everyday lives.
The assembly line increased the efficiency of manufacture more products were
produced and cost way less money. Ford made cars more affordable before the
average American worker couldn't afford a car. He paid his worker on average
more than other companies at the time. With more people with car local
government began designing highways which created more jobs. More people
were able to travel around it made transportation easier with the affordable cars.
With cars came the increase in traffic, the increase in demand for products meant
more workers were need.
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Response IDEA AwardsandCradle-to-Cradle Video
6 http://www.idsa.org/awards/idea/communication-tools/nexus-6p
Which of the 2016 IDEA Gold Award products seems to defy the Cradle-to-
Cradle concept developed by architect William McDonough andchemist 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.
The IDEA Awards gallery has a number of products that defy the Cradle to
Cradle concept from electronics to automobiles. For example the Nexus 6p defy
the concept almost everyone has a smart phones we use phones to keep up
with social media and our family and friends. Most smart phone now at days
are like mini Computers. Cellphones phones have multiple like a GPS, you can
play games as well as take photos. The problem you are not able to reuse-
reduce-recycle most cellphones about 200 chemicals are used to make
cellphones too. Most cellphones usually now at days last about 4 years.
Although wireless services providers have programs that refurbish cellphones
or recycle them they still very harmful to the environment, because they
contain lead, mercury, and cadmium. Most pre-owned cellphones are cheaper
of course probably the most appealing option but they have a way less life
span. Cellphones use a lot of electricity when your sending messages base
station transmitter are being powered although they are efficient they
consume so much energy. Even though programs have been set up to safely
dispose or refurbish them they still very danger to our health.
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Response toAll Module 8
4Materials
8PBS. Accessed May 01, 2017. http://www.pbs.org/program/ten-that-changed-america/10-buildings-changed-america/.
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 backgroundfor 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.)
Southdale was sensible for the present and the past is Trinity Church in Boston.The
Southdale center was first modern mall and it started it all. The mall went on to transform
shopping across the United States. Victor Gruen envisioned a community center where you
can socialize he wanted people to get of their homes and get to know their neighbors. He
was inspired by the bustling street of Vienna, Austria where he grew up. Southdale forever
changed the way America lives and shops. He saw the mall as more than just shopping and
today mall have become a popular hangout for teenagers and people to roam around.
Shopping malls are everywhere, retail is respond for about 6 percent of the U.S. Gross
Domestic Product.
Trinity Church in Boston Henry Hobson Richardson introduced a new idea which involved old
Romanesque tradition with fresh ideas. Most church buildings at the time were influenced
by Richardson ideas, the church featured heavy walls and was made of rough faced stone.
Trinity Church design is outdated most church today are built way differently.
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Response toPruittIgoe Project,Talen,andLarson Imagine that you are part ofa urban planning and designfirmworking with Emily Talen(author
of “DesignThat Enables Diversity”) andKent Larson (who gave the TED Talk "BrilliantDesignsto
Fit More People In Every City" The thee of you have beentasked with developingaplan to
rebuildPruitt Igoe in St. Louis. City officialstoldthe three of you that that they want to do it right
this time.Identifythree strategiesfor rebuildingPruittIgoe inways that promise to be more
successful.Whatwould Talendo? What would Larson do? What would you do? How wouldyour
strategiesdifferfrom those of the original urban planners/designersofthe project? Whywould
your strategiesbe more effective?
The PruittIgoe was meantto bringhope to the people of St.Louisduringthe 1940s and1950s they
citywas overcrowdedandthere waspoorlivingconditions.Itwassupposedtobe the solutionit
was meantto liftresidentsfromthe slumsandpoverty.ManysawPruittas a hotel resortthere
was indoorpulling,electriclightsandchildrencouldplayoutsideonthe grasssafely.Insteadit
became anotherburdentothe city manydescribeditasa battle groundandthe crime rate rose.
PruittIgoe Projectshowedthe importance of planningandhowone projectcaneitherelevate a
cityor justadd to the on-goingproblems.
KentLarson andEmilyTalenhave verygoodideasand thoughtonCityplanning.Takenstressthe
importance of diversityandhowplannersshouldbe diverse sociallyandeconomically.“Diversityis
seenasthe primarygeneratorof urbanvitality”because itcanincrease interactionamongpeople.
That’s whyaddingattractionsuchas parks, library,andrecreationcentercansolve these problems.
Larson talksabouthow home wasreallythe centerof life beforebutnowcommunicationis.He
discusses howindustrializationmade everythingcentralized.Larsonbelieveswe shouldbring
advancedtechnologyintoapartmenttomake life easierforthose livingthere andreduce
problems.Foranexample roboticwallssoyoucanconvertyour space fromexercise place toa
workplace thissave usa lotof space.I feel Pruittwasa failure because itwasnotplanned
correctly.I wouldhave planneditfornotjustnowbut forthe future.Communicationisvery
importantI feel the buildingsmade residentsfeel isolatedandrestricted.That’swhyIwouldadded
local stores,a library,school andparks.I wouldchange the waythe buildingwasmaintainedand
increasedthe space inthe apartments.
12. 11
9 Larson, Kent. Kent Larson: Brilliant designs to fit more people in every city | TED Talk | TED.com. Accessed May 03, 2017.
http://www.ted.com/talks/kent_larson_brilliant_designs_to_fit_more_people_in_every_city? .
Talen, Emily. "Design That Enables Diversity: The Complications of a Planning Ideal." Journal of Planning Literature 20, no. 3 (2006): 233-49.
Accessed May 2017.
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Response toLevyArticle
10
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 maintaina certain scale. How did planning
define the character of the place in which yougrew up?
The need for planning comes down to two ideas interconnection and complexity. I never
really understood the importance behind planning before reading John Levy's article. I
grew up in Queens more specifically the Rockaway's which is about one hour and about
thirty minutes away from Manhattan, most people tend to forget that we are still part of
New York City .The Rockaways has a population of about 130,000 people with a
combination of lower, middle, upper class neighborhoods and a number of small
businesses. As faras transportation goes the train and buses run throughout the
Rockaway's so people don't have to rely so much on driving whether it's going to the
store, school, or visiting friends. There couple of stores that are within walking distance.
Most people know us for our beach during the summertime the streets are packed so
are buses and train, more than 3 million people visit the beach during the summer. I
have noticed so many changes in the past years for example the increase in traffic light
at intersections to ensure the safety of pedestrians. There has been a rise in the
population more and more people moving into the Rockaway's which has resulted in the
construction of more house, condos and apartment buildings. A few blocks away from
where I live there is a construction plan for a new hospital which we desperately need.
Hurricane sandy which was about 4 years ago completely changed the landscape of the
Rockaways. Millions of dollars has been used to revive the Rockaways more than 140
million dollars has been used to repair and restore the Rockaway Beach which includes
the creation of several comfort zones. The Rockaway's continue to develop even after
the hurricane in the hopes to attract more people.
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Response toF.L.Olmsted
11 PBS. May 04, 2015. Accessed May 02, 2017. http://www.pbs.org/video/2365468061/.
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?
Landscape architecture was around for a while but Frederick Law Olmsted
redefined the way we look at landscape architecture by adding water and
trees. He stated "Buffalo is the best planned city, as to its streets, public
places, and grounds, in the United States, if not in the world. Buffalo was
the first urban park system in United States history. The city of Buffalo was
booming when Olmsted was invited to come the Erie Canal and great lake
traffic and creation of factories were responsible for the cities success. They
had a lot of money and great ambitions, so the people wanted to create city
that they could be proud of.
At the time Olmsted had so much hope for the city of buffalo the parks and
parkways drew so much nationally and internationally attention it was ten
largest city in the U.S .He though the city was going to grow dramatically the
way buffalo was designed really caught his eyes. Olmsted envisioned a city
within a park, he designed the parkway so you can move from one park to
the other without feeling you left a park at one time. His impacted went
further he began a campaign to save Niagara Falls on behave of scenic
preservation, that why Niagara Falls is the way it is today.
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Response toWalterHood'sWork Identify something that shouldbe memorialized either onUB's campus or in
your hometown. Imagine that you are the person whowill oversee this project,
and that you are using Walter Hood's 'triad of investigations' as your approach
to the project. What wouldyourlandscape 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 want talk about my hometown more especially Rockaway's Beach last summer
began with at least five shootings. As of right now the Rockaway's isn't one safes
neighborhood so many young people have lost their lives. The landscape
intervention would involve adding a community center which will have a small
memorial section by the boardwalk, since so many people are at the beach
especially during the summertime. I feel the community center can bring the
people together so this improve the quality of life and ensure.
Even though the Rockaway's was decimated by Hurricane Sandy's Floods and
Fires. I feel also important to make the quality of life better for visitor and
resident by adding more local attractions. People that live around towns with
parks and recreation center have a stronger sense of community. The community
center will offer free counseling for family who have lost love ones to gun
violence, and those who still scared from their experiences. I add a small section
where people can hand in their guns and get money for it. I want to do this to
encourage people to end gun violence. There will also be a gym because sports is
known for bring people of different backgrounds and belief's together.
https://www.colourbox.com/image/new-york-
november-1-aftermath-hurricane-sandy-panoramic-
view-in-far-rockaway-area-october-29-2012-in-new-
york-city-ny-image-5207372
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Response toCharlesDavisand EquityXdesign'sWork
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/randolphgardner/8107301095/
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 Martin Luther King memorial is good example of equity design’s belief.
Martin king Jr was one of the most influential civil rights leaders. He practiced
nonviolence and his words were very moving. “I have a dream that one day on
the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave
owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.” His
speeches went on to change the world. The memorial shows how he dreamed
of a world with equality for all. It really shows how belief number 2 brings
diverse stakeholders together across race, role, gender and socioeconomic
status to build relationships. It was designed to identify problems through a
Lens of equity. The memorial serves as a monument to the freedom,
opportunity and justice for which he stood for. Quotes were chosen with
Dr.Kings four main principles in mind justice, democracy, hope and love.
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Response tothe Brookes
14 http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-death-of-emmett-till
The abolitionistposter,the Brookes, is an iconic image that oftenis includedinexhibitsthat explore
issuesof race and power. It was commissionedby Thomas Clarkson in 1788, and the Committee ofthe
AbolitionofSlavery usedit to informand shock the public.While some consider the posteras an
important componentof the abolitionistcampaign,it recently“has beenstrongly criticizedby some
individualsand groups ofAfrican heritage as providinga verylimitedviewof the history of the
transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition(Hudson 2007).” The lessonhere is that how a
viewerseesan image is dependentuponhis/hersocial, economic,and cultural position.Keepingthis
in mind,findanother iconic graphic that addressesracial issuesand post it for others in your group to
view.(Add it to your response by clickingon the picture inthe tools section.Do not add it as an
attachment that needsto be opened.) How do you interpretthe graphic? What isits meaning? Now
imagine that someone froma racial and cultural background differentthanyour own is lookingat the
same graphic. Brieflydescribe thisperson. How might s/he interpret itsmeaning?How might this
differfrom your interpretation?Whatare the possible reasonsfor these differences?(Considerthe
three assessmentprinciplesmentionedinthe article to helpyou: a technologyofvision,an instrument
of empathy,and a symbol ofcontrol.
Thisimage showshowthe deathof Emmetttill still stainsAmericatoday.Itgoesbackto 1955 whenhis
murdershockedthe nationithelptospark the civil rightsmovement.Duringthistimeperiodwhite
people hadsomanyprivilegeseventodaywe are dealingwithsimilarissue withthe deathsof Trayvon
Martin and Mike Brown.Firstoff the image is veryhardto lookat how can anotherhumanbeingdothis
to anotherhumanand he was only14. I interpretthe image onhowit showwhite supremacythe fact
that twowhite maleswere able togetawaywiththe killingof aninnocentyoungblackmale. Atthis
time the southwas still averydangerousplace tobe black.
His motherdemandedthathiscasketbe openedinhisfuneral herverywordwere “soall the worldcan
see whattheydidto my boy".Verytragiceventthat'stensof thousandswalkedpasthisremains.Ifeel
verybad forhis mothersince she hadto go throughthislosingherson.The hardestfor parentto do is
buriedtheirownchildit'sveryemotional.Asyoungblackmale Ifeel i have tobe verycareful withthe
wayI presentmyself,anumberof youngblackmale have beenkilledthisyearbythe police.Itsadalmost
aftermore than 60 yearswe still haven'tseenjustice forEmmettTill.
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Response to"Landscape Stories"Chapter
16
First, let’s start with your own home. Describe a place in your home (indoors
and/or outdoors) that youthink of as representative of your own ethnic
background anddiscuss 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 anddiscuss why this object is considered tobe ‘ethnic’. (If
possible, add photo/s.) Is this object or place something that youwill 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 developa historical narrative that sifts
through and interprets the culture and materialof underrepresentedgroups.
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 culturalinfluence of an
underrepresented group. (If possible, add photo/s.) Is this cultural influence
being acknowledged or preserved from future generations? Why or why not?
There really isn't no place that represents my ethnic background in my house.
My parent speak a combination of English and Yoruba. I feel once you enter my
house you kind of know you’re in a Nigerian household. There's a Nigerian flag
in almost every room in my house. Some of the rooms are actually painted
green and white. The kitchen always smells like Nigerian food the fridge is
always full. I have so many spices and ingredients not everything is available
from local African store, I really enjoy the food from the country.
In my community theirs a good amount of Nigerians but really enough to have a
big influence. There's a few African stores which sell African food. I want to visit
my country one day actually have a better experience of the culture
THE BIG MYTH - the myths.
Accessed May 08, 2017.
http://www.mythicjourneys.org/b
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Response toArticle onSportsBranding
17 http://fivesanddiamonds.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html
Recent controversies about sports brandingfocus 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 derogatoryor 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?
One of the top controversial topics should sports team branding
designers use ethnic references. I am indifferent about this topic I feel
team owner at the same time they have the right to name the team
after whatever they want. There has been a number of protests and
other actions by Native Americans and their supporters against
professional franchises for example the Washington Redskins and the
Cleveland Indians. In most American dictionaries today the term
redskin is being defined as a derogatory slang it’s an issue on national
level. People have different perspectives and different interpretations
on what is positive and negative. Naming a sport after a group most of
the time is the results of a positive association with the group rather
than a negative. Some of these words have a long history I don't think
changing the name of teams will solve the problem.
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Response toBathroomBill
18 http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-transgender-bathroom-texas-20160513-story.html
Last year, North Carolina GovernorPat McCrorysigned intolaw a bill that repealed
local LGBT anti-discriminationlaws, and required people to use the bathroom that
corresponded with the biological gender written on theirbirthcertificates. This
prompted massive backlash. McCrory stated, “You know, we all have to make
adjustments in life. And we’ve had the proper etiquette situationfor decades in our
country, and all of a sudden through political correctness we’re throwing away basic
etiquette.” Just this past Thursday, the NorthCarolina General Assembly passed a bill
to repeal the law while placing a moratorium on nondiscriminationmeasures.
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.)
I strongly disagree with the law. I believe that an individual should be recognized and
addressed by whichever gender they choose to be recognized with. We live in a time
where a lot of people choose to become LGBT's and as the society becomes more
diverse we have to accommodate people’s differences. Not only does it make the LGBT
individual feel unaccepted and awkward in such a situation it is also a form of
discrimination against LGBT community. This discrimination is closely related to the
discrimination that happened towards people in the past such as African Americans.
Social norms are changing in the world today and as time goes on I feel that people
should be more accepting of all people. Even though the idea may be frowned upon by
many people I believe that we need to look at everyone’s situation and put ourselves in
others shoes.
I agree withthislawbecause Ifeel thatpeople shoulduse the bathroomsthatgowiththeir
original gender.There are certainsafetyprecautionsthatIbelieve thislawsprotectsthe
people of the LGBT communityfrom.People of all ages,sizesandethnicitiesuse bathrooms
and theyshouldbe able tofeel safe whiledoingso.Whenallowingall peopletouse different
bathroomsitwill raise the risksof havingrapes,pedophilesandthingsof thissorthappenin
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Response to"VisualizingGender"Chapter
19 https://www.thekyliejenner.com/looks/754-kylie-jenner-puma-campaign/
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?
The approach I choose was concerning Puma. Their approach generally idealizes
more publicly known figures such as Kylie Jenner, Rihanna and the Weeknd to
promote their brands, majorly females therefore they sell such an image
whereby they look for the most current and popularized individuals in society. I
believe the Puma brand designer uses these individuals to communicate with
the gender issue whereby one gender feels dominated by another thus they use
these empowering women (Kylie and Rihanna) to promote women
empowerment on Pumas side. When consumers are seen as such influential
people promoting a specific brand; not only does it make them increase their
confidence it creates gender empowerment and awareness. The approach is
effective but i believe in due time it'll fade away and Puma will try to replace
these individuals until a new method of promoting their brand with gender
empowerment comes around because we live in a time frame where whatever
is bigger is better, we move to the next best thing and in conclusion the graphic
could be improved whereas they glorify the women more than the men which is
bias, therefore I suggest they promote something that creates awareness on
gender equality.
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Response toHiddenWays
20 pictures by oluwafewa ogunmola
Author Steven Flusty categorized five types of disciplinaryarchitecture 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 andwhy it might discriminate against a specific
population. Identify the locationwhere you took the photograph, and make certain that
you are in at least one of the two photographs.
This is a photograph of Buffalo metro Rail train at university station which is right by UB south
campus. Although the train is pretty much reliable and it runs to downtown buffalo I feel it is
more convenient for the average person. If you look carefully at the pictures the train has
small seats and it is not really spacious. Even though the train station has elevators for the
disabled and elder the train is the complete opposite it wasn't designed well for people with
disabilities. It's just one small corner in the train for them it will be difficult for someone with a
wheelchair or crutches to be comfortable. The Buffalo metro rail need to upgrade disable
spaces in trains because we all paying for the same ride, why can't they be as comfortable as
us.
The second one is picture of downtown buffalo right by she's performing arts center. If look
closely at the street it's only a one lane and bike lane is too close to the street. People on bikes
can easily be hit a oncoming vehicle which is very tragic. I feel they should do something about
this before anybody get serious injured.
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Response toPeople like Us
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After almosttwo decadesof publicassistance,Tammy Crabtree took herselfandher
familyoff the welfare rolls. But her job cleaningbathrooms at a local Burger King
barely paid the bills.Crabtree wanted to do betterand hopesto go to college and
become a teacher.
Imagine thisscenario.Youare a designerwhoworksat the well-knownfirm,iPD
(IntegratedPlanningandDesign).Youworkona teamwithplanners,urbandesigners,
policydesigners,architects,andsocial designers.Youhave beentaskedto
develop/designawayfor Tammy Crabtree andherfamily(andotherswithsituations
similartoTammy’s) tomove themselvesoutof poverty.Whatwill yourteamtodo to
helpTammyand herfamilyachieve theirgoals?Whatapproachwill yourteamtake to
addressthisdifficultproblem?
Povertyisnojoke accordingto investigatorsin2000 about 246,000 deathsinthe United
Stateswere because of lowlevelsof education.About4.5%of U.S. Deathswere caused
by povertyIapplaudTammyfor continuingtostrive hardereventhroughtoughtimes,
not toomany people wouldbe able todowhatshe'sdoing.The factsthat Tammy has
goalsfor herself andherfamilyisastart nobodyeverwishestobe poor.Insocietytoday
withouta college degree youare prettymuchgoingnowhere inlife sorrytosay.I feel
Tammy andfamilydon'thave rightresourcesaroundthemto succeedshe iswalking
over10 milesaday withto getwork andis beingpaidminimumwage.Youcan'traise a
familyonminimumwage firstwe have toimprove hersituation.Thismeanswe have to
findhera betterjobwhichwill require hermostlylikelygoingbacktoschool.Tohelpwe
needsetupa budgetwithinclude groceries,transportation,insurance,housingand
educationsoshe doesn'toverspend.She needreliable transportationtoworkwhichwe
wouldgive hera car for the meantime.AlsoIplanonfindthemaffordable housingin
nearbycitybecause there’smore opportunitiesinthe city.Atleasttwice amonthwe will
go checkup on herand her familytosee howtheirkeepingup.Iwanther to be working
and attendingcollegeatthe same time we will probablyenroll herinonline classes.To
getout of povertyittake determinationandthere isnolookingback
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Response toCarroll Article:“(Re)formingRegentPark:WhenPolicy DoesNotEqual Practice”
21 Tauke, Beth, Korydon H. Smith, and Charles L. Davis. Diversity and design: understanding hidden consequences. New York: Routledge, 2016.
The development of Regent Park is phased, and there are several more
phases to the project. What actions couldbe taken to ensure more social
integration for the olderpeople living in the ‘new and improved’ Regent
Park?
A way to ensure more social integration for the elderly people would be
including pathways so it is easier to get to their homes, which I believe should
be located on the bottom floors of the apartment. Considering the fact that
the elderly living in these apartments may not be able to use stairs these
pathways would be necessary for them to make it to their apartment safe.
Even though the pathways would cater towards the elderly, they would be
available for all. Because the pathways would be available for everyone there
would be the opportunity for interaction between residents on their way to
their homes, from their homes and to other activities. I also think there
should be an activities building. This activities building would have activities
for the young, old, and all the people in between. In this building would be
events and activities for all the residents to enjoy and get a chance to
fellowship with each other. I also think it is important for the senior citizens to
get out of the house as often as possible and enjoy the outdoors. I believe it
would be a good idea to have specific areas around the building that cater to
this idea. For example a garden would be nice, and once again this garden can
be for all residents not just the elderly.
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Response toEnriquezTEDTalk: “What Will HumansLookLike in 100 Years?”
24 https://blog.kinaxis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/iStock_000049353450_Small.jpg
For this question,we will focus on Juan Enriquez’Life Two civilization,whichalters
fundamental aspects of the body. We are livinglongerthan everbefore in human
history. Enriquezargues that, because of advances in bio-medical technology,the
possibilityoflivingto 120 years of age and beyondis quite possible formany ofus
in this D+D class. Assumingthat his assertionis accurate, how do you think
extendedlife spanswill change our societiesandbuiltenvironments?Whatnew
issuesmight designersface because of extendedlife spans?
Enriquezvideoisactuallyveryinterestinghe talksabouthowwe have reacheda
pointintechnologywhere we canevolve bacteria,plantsandanimals. He also
mentionshowit'sgoingtobe reallyhardif we don't fundamentallymodifythe
humanbody.Advancesinscience andtechnologyhasledtoa significantreductionin
the amountof deaths.Alsohealthandsafetyof anarea alsohas had a bigimpact on
life span.The problemmostof usdon't realize isthatthe olderwe getat some point
the elderlybecome like babiesagain.We have todoeverythingforthemIdon't
meanto soundharsh buttheyare barelyhave impactonsociety.The thingthat fear
the most isincrease inpopulationif continuingtolive longerwe see adramatic
increase inthe population.Asrightnowpeopleare complainingthatwe are running
out of resourcesimagine if the populationdoubled.The bigquestionisthere enough
resourcestogo around andjobsif the populationincreases.Alsomore andmore
grasslandwill be usedtobuildapartments,house,businessesandhospitals.The
demandfordoctors andnurse and psychologistandcityworkerswill increase.Asof
rightnow I don'tthinkwe are reallypreparedforthisyet.
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Response toPPT,Smithsonian,andRoy
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For the Module 12 Thread 1, please selectone ofthe sevenuniversal
designprinciples,andpost photographs that show both a positive
and a negative example ofthe principle.Then addressthe following
question:How do your examplesempowerordisempowervarious
people?Describe the specificfeaturesofthe positive example and
the specificfeaturesofthe negative example.Discussways that the
positive example couldbe evenfurther improved.
I chose to talkabout the Equitable Use principle.
ExhibitA isthe positive example,inwhichamotionoperated
automaticdoor isshown.Theyare mostlyusedinbusyareas suchas
hotels,businessofficesandespeciallyairports.Thistype of designis
accessible foranytype of passenger,makingitevenmore considerate
for the disabled.Ratherthandependingona manual entrywaythatis
troublesome forsomebodyinawheelchairorwhowalkwitha cane
these entrywaysopenautomaticallyandit alsoeasestrafficflow.
ExhibitA empowersanytype of passengerwhoisencounteringthis
type of design.
ExhibitBshowsa door withhandles.These are verycommontype of
doorsseenalmosteverywhere.Thisisobviouslyverydisadvantageous
for the disabled.Theywouldhave towaitanddependonsomeone to
openthe door forthemespeciallyif they're bythemselves.Something
like thiscandisempowersomeonewithadisabilitymakingthemfeel
like theycan'tdo thingson theirown.
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Response toSurvey,FIXED,andStelarc
Currently,we have the technologyfor you to choose many of the surveycharacteristics in your future child,and this ability to choose poses
some ethical questions.Ofcourse, we all want the best for our own child.However,as we move into a more collective situation,we needto
considerhow the consequencesofmajority choicesfor childrenmightchange who we are as a species.
In the filmtrailer FIXED, you were introducedto the dilemmaof livingin a culture inwhich the “science-fictionofhumanenhancement” has
become almost a way of life,fromprenatal geneticscreeningto bionicbody parts. In the video,“AMan with Three Ears” you are introduced
to an artist who is usingcurrent technologyto move humans beyondtheir current abilities.Last week,Juan Enriquezaskedus if it is ethical to
evolve the human body. All of these videossuggestthat the conceptof disability‘as we know it’ couldcease to existinthe future.
This leadsus to thisweek’sdiscussionquestion:
What lessonsdoyouthinkwe shouldlearnfromhistorywhenthinkingaboutemergingenhancementtechnologiesandreproductive
technologies?Whatare some of the possible consequences(bothpositive andnegative) of beingable todesignourbodiesandthe bodiesof our
children?Whatethical quandariesdothese technologiespose?
There isdefinitelyalotwe can learnfromhistorywhenthinkingaboutgrowingadvancementsinthe technologicalworld.One thingwe canlearn
fromhistoryisthat not all advancedtechnologyisgoodtechnology99.9%of the time.Also,we canlearnthat technologygrowsata veryhigh
speednowadaysandwill continuetogrowfasteras the yearspass by.
Whenthinkingaboutemergingenhancementtechnologiesandreproductive technologies,the firstthingeveryone will jumptoishowgoodof
an advancementitwill be forthe humanrace.These enhancementshave the abilitytoincrease ourfunctioningashumans.When Isay all
advancedtechnologyisnotgoodtechnology,Ispeakfromthe sense of respectandbeingconsiderate.Inthe creationof these technologies,
people don'treallyconsiderthe disadvantagesof them.Factorslike age andhealthof humansare notconsidered.Forexample,are these
advancementsgoodforthe elderly?Canthiscertainage groupuse thistype of technology?.
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Response toTiticutFollies
ShouldWisemanhave beenallowedto filmthe residentsof BridgewaterMassachusetts Correctional Facility?Whyor why not?How might
this filmbe of value to designers(communicationdesigners,product,designers,architects,interiordesigners,planners,landscape designers,
systemsdesigners,and/or social designers)?Inotherwords, what mightthey gain from this filmthat they could use in theirwork?
All humansdeserve the righttoprivacy.The patient'srightswere violatedmakingitevenmore reasonable forthe filmtonotbe opentothe
public.Idon't thinkgettingpermissionfromthe "institution"astheirguardiansisnotappropriate.Gettingpermissionfromtheirfamily
memberswouldhave beenabetterapproachtothe situation.Familymembershave abetterinterestandcare aboutthe patient'srightsasa
humanbeingthanany otherpersonincludingthe "institution"eventhoughtheytake care of them.Afterwatchingthe videosandnoticinghow
the institutiontreatedtheirpatientsitgivesmore reasonastohow theydon'tput the patient'sprivacyrightsintoconsideration.If Wisemanstill
wantedtoput the videooutthere he couldhave coveredtheirfacesatleastto retaintheirprivacyrights.
I do thinkdesignersshouldlookatthisvideoandsee value init.Theycanhelplessenhelpthe problemsthatoccurin the facilitieswithbuilding
newfacilitiesthatdowork.Thiscan improve the efficiencyof the hospital.Theywouldhave todesignaveryeffectivesupportsystemthatwould
the mental ill.The roomsthe patientsstaydonot helptheminanyway. Itmakesthemfeel more confinedtoone space.Some of these reforms
can helpto improve the livesof the patients.
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Response toPPT,The Architecture of Autism,PublicSpace
What are some possible solutionsthat would allowthe residentsofthe home to be providedwith “the same basichuman rights as the rest of
the population”?
I wouldoppose thisideabasedonthe factthat it can bringa lot of problemstothe neighborhood.The behaviors of the three residentsare a
concernto me.Eventhoughtheyhaven'toccurred since 2013, such challengedbehaviorscanjuststart happeninganyminute.Noone wantsto
be subjectto consistentscreaming,publicmasturbation,echolaliaetc.Thisisverytroublinganddisturbingtothe otherresidentsof the
neighborhood,especiallyfamilyhomes.Kidscanbe exposedtothiskindof inappropriate behavioreverydayandcan thinkit'san "okay"
behavior.Residential areasare notthe bestplacesto putintellectuallychallengedadultsin.Suchpeople shouldbe situatedclosertothe town
areas.I feel like keepingtheminthe townareasisbetterforthembecause theyhave a varietyof thingstodo ratherthan justcome outside and
cause disruptionsinthe neighborhoodswhichwouldhave beenthe case livinginthe residence areas.Devaluationof housescanoccur due to
thisproposal.Noone will wanttobuy or investinthese housesbecause of these disturbances.Lettingthemlive inthe urbanareasisa better
livingsituationforthemandgivestheminterestingactivitiestod
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Response toThe ConnectionBetweenReligionandUrbanPlanningbyDavidEngwicht
Identifya place of worshipwith which you are somewhatfamiliar. (Ifyou are not familiarwith any places ofworship,do a bit of researchon
one in your own city or town.) Show a photograph of this religiousstructure.(Youmay use photographs from the web.) Whatroles has this
place servedinthe developmentofyour city/town? How has it influencedthe designofthe area around it?How has its role changed over
time?What rolescould this place of worship play inthe future developmentofyour city/town?
I will be discussingthe Riverside Church.The RiversideChurchisa ChristianchurchinUpper Manhattan,NewYork City.Itwas establishedon
October5, 1930. Theyalwaystry to give accessto extensive social administrationsforthose inmonetaryandsocial emergency.Justlike any
otherchurch, theyhave a supermarketstyle foodpantrythat distributesfoodtopeople.The RiversideProjecthasaprogram theycall the
ShowerProject.Itisintendedtoaddressthe issuesof the shieldedandunshelteredvagrantsandladiesneedingashowerand cleandressin
NewYork City.Everyvisitorgetsabasketloadedwithcleanser,cleanser,conditioner,towels,anddifferentfundamentals.Twentyminutesis
dispensedtoeveryvisitortoappreciate ahotshowerwhile theirdressiswashed.Volunteersandsocial administrationsstaff give referralsto
extraadministrationstoasylums,soupkitchens,therapeuticoffices,directing,promotion,andbusiness.A clothingdistributionalsotakesplace
at the FoodPantry.
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Response toProspectsforthe Future of DiversityandDesign
Considerthe quote in your syllabusfrom educator Michael J. Shannon: “Design,as visionin action--the intersectionofunderstandingand
creation--isa universal human capabilitythat can play a fundamental role in social evolution,inthe processthat transforms resources,
energy,and informationto make our world.” At the beginningofthis course,we discussedthe ideathat we are all designersregardlessof
our professionor fieldofstudy. We’ve askedsome big questionsalong the way, and the conclusionsectionof our textbookraisesadditional
issuesthat require input from people whomight not considerthemselvestobe part ofthe formalizeddesignprofessions. Thinkabout your
own major and/or future profession.What isthe biggestchallenge,problem,or questionthat your fieldneedstotackle right now? What do
you plan to do to addressthis challenge,problem,orquestioneitheras part of your studiesor professional life?
I am currentlymajoringinarchitecture it'sone of the oldestprofessioninthe world.Architecture issuchabeautiful professionwithalotof
responsibilitywhichincludespublicsafetyandthe overseeingof projects.We have tovisualize astructure thatare accessible foreveryoneforan
example people withdisabilitieswe have tokeepeveryone'sneedsinmind.One of challenge we face isbeingabletostaywithcurrent
technology,education,material anddesignbecausethe worldisevolvingsoquickly ithardto keepup.Thisinvolvesusstudyingplace tosee
whetheradesignwill negativelyorpositivelyaffectcertaincommunity's.There have beenpastdesignthathave beencomplete failuresand
causedmore problemforthe communitiesthangood.Iplan on creatingbuildingsanddesignforthe future whichinvolvesme thinkingahead
and alsodoingmyresearchto knowwhat designtobringto certaincommunities.
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