A presentation given by Ben Hamilton-Baillie at the 2011 Design Symposium which was held in Stirling and organised by Architecture + Design Scotland and Historic Scotland.
The document discusses the importance of geometry in Islamic architecture. Some key points:
- Geometry is one of the most important elements of Islamic art, with patterns constructed from basic shapes like circles, squares, stars and polygons.
- Repeating geometric patterns symbolize Allah's infinite nature and help demonstrate that the infinite can be found in small details.
- Basic geometric constructions can be used to create complex patterns using a straightedge and compass. Constructions of points like three, four, five and six are described.
- Examples like the Taj Mahal and Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah showcase the use of symmetry, right angles and geometric patterns in Islamic architectural design.
Urban design involves the arrangement, appearance, and function of cities and their public spaces. It coordinates all elements that make up cities, including buildings, transportation networks, public spaces, and landscaping. Throughout history, cities have taken different forms. Ancient Greek cities often had an acropolis, agora, and irregular streets in older cities but grid plans in newer colonies. Elements like streets, squares, landmarks, and districts guide how people experience and navigate urban areas. Urban design aims to create lively, safe, and sustainable city environments for residents.
This document provides an overview of the rich architectural heritage found in the monuments of India, spanning various historical periods from 3300 BC to the present. It highlights some of the most prominent examples of architecture from the Indus Valley Civilization, Buddhist architecture during the Maha Janapadas period like the Sanchi Stupa, temples from the Middle Ages such as the Shore Temple and Sun Temple, iconic structures representing Indo-Islamic architecture including the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar, as well as some examples of colonial-era architecture like India Gate. The monuments discussed serve as living artifacts that help explore India's long history and ancient cultures.
Urban Form and Design: Criticisms of Modern PlanningAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses criticisms of modern urban planning and design approaches from the 1950s-1960s, including urban renewal. It summarizes Jane Jacobs' critique of principles that guided orthodox city planning, such as prioritizing traffic flow over public life. Jacobs argued for understanding how cities and neighborhoods function socially and economically before implementing plans. The document also provides examples of urban renewal projects in Boston that demolished historic districts and discusses how Jacobs' community-focused principles have influenced more recent planning approaches.
Perception of Urban Space Shape of an Urban FormSomesh Siddharth
This document provides an overview of key concepts for understanding urban morphology, including:
- Perception of urban space is determined by factors like urban form, massing, and scale. Massing influences how space is perceived, and scale relates to human vision and modes of movement.
- Shape of an urban form is defined by characteristics like size, density, pattern, grain, texture, voids, and routes. Districts, activity structures, orientation, vistas, skylines, and details further shape the urban environment.
- Learning objectives are to understand how to perceive urban environments through determinants of urban form like space, mass, and scale. Key aspects that influence the perception of urban space are discussed.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF TOWN PLANNING WITH THE MODELS PROPOSED FOR TOWN PLANNING VIZ CONCENTRIC ZONE THEORY, SECTOR MODEL THEORY AND MULTIPLE NUCLEI MODEL. ADDITIONALLY THE URBAN FORMS OD THE CITIES.
This paper is an assignment which is belong to the master course of Urban development and planning of Vietnamese German university.
This paper analysis the collected information of Shanghai - a global city, especially emphases these economic and transportation factors. By doing this, the role of Shanghai in the national economy and world economy will be clearly shown out. It helps to understand why shanghai is a global city. Its could be the lesson learned for Hochiminh city in the progress to become a global city.
The document discusses the importance of geometry in Islamic architecture. Some key points:
- Geometry is one of the most important elements of Islamic art, with patterns constructed from basic shapes like circles, squares, stars and polygons.
- Repeating geometric patterns symbolize Allah's infinite nature and help demonstrate that the infinite can be found in small details.
- Basic geometric constructions can be used to create complex patterns using a straightedge and compass. Constructions of points like three, four, five and six are described.
- Examples like the Taj Mahal and Tomb of I'timad-ud-Daulah showcase the use of symmetry, right angles and geometric patterns in Islamic architectural design.
Urban design involves the arrangement, appearance, and function of cities and their public spaces. It coordinates all elements that make up cities, including buildings, transportation networks, public spaces, and landscaping. Throughout history, cities have taken different forms. Ancient Greek cities often had an acropolis, agora, and irregular streets in older cities but grid plans in newer colonies. Elements like streets, squares, landmarks, and districts guide how people experience and navigate urban areas. Urban design aims to create lively, safe, and sustainable city environments for residents.
This document provides an overview of the rich architectural heritage found in the monuments of India, spanning various historical periods from 3300 BC to the present. It highlights some of the most prominent examples of architecture from the Indus Valley Civilization, Buddhist architecture during the Maha Janapadas period like the Sanchi Stupa, temples from the Middle Ages such as the Shore Temple and Sun Temple, iconic structures representing Indo-Islamic architecture including the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar, as well as some examples of colonial-era architecture like India Gate. The monuments discussed serve as living artifacts that help explore India's long history and ancient cultures.
Urban Form and Design: Criticisms of Modern PlanningAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses criticisms of modern urban planning and design approaches from the 1950s-1960s, including urban renewal. It summarizes Jane Jacobs' critique of principles that guided orthodox city planning, such as prioritizing traffic flow over public life. Jacobs argued for understanding how cities and neighborhoods function socially and economically before implementing plans. The document also provides examples of urban renewal projects in Boston that demolished historic districts and discusses how Jacobs' community-focused principles have influenced more recent planning approaches.
Perception of Urban Space Shape of an Urban FormSomesh Siddharth
This document provides an overview of key concepts for understanding urban morphology, including:
- Perception of urban space is determined by factors like urban form, massing, and scale. Massing influences how space is perceived, and scale relates to human vision and modes of movement.
- Shape of an urban form is defined by characteristics like size, density, pattern, grain, texture, voids, and routes. Districts, activity structures, orientation, vistas, skylines, and details further shape the urban environment.
- Learning objectives are to understand how to perceive urban environments through determinants of urban form like space, mass, and scale. Key aspects that influence the perception of urban space are discussed.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF TOWN PLANNING WITH THE MODELS PROPOSED FOR TOWN PLANNING VIZ CONCENTRIC ZONE THEORY, SECTOR MODEL THEORY AND MULTIPLE NUCLEI MODEL. ADDITIONALLY THE URBAN FORMS OD THE CITIES.
This paper is an assignment which is belong to the master course of Urban development and planning of Vietnamese German university.
This paper analysis the collected information of Shanghai - a global city, especially emphases these economic and transportation factors. By doing this, the role of Shanghai in the national economy and world economy will be clearly shown out. It helps to understand why shanghai is a global city. Its could be the lesson learned for Hochiminh city in the progress to become a global city.
The document discusses software architecture, including definitions, principles, patterns, and modeling techniques. It defines architecture as the structure of a system comprising software elements and relationships. Some key principles discussed are single responsibility, open/closed, and dependency inversion. Common patterns like MVC, layered, and multitier architectures are explained. The document also introduces Unified Modeling Language (UML) for modeling systems using diagrams like class, component, and package diagrams.
MINBAR
Platform in a mosque, placed next to the mihrab. The minbar is used with the khutba, the Friday sermon, and the khatib (the person performing the Friday sermon) ascends it.
The document provides an overview and analysis of leading smart city projects in the United States. It identifies Portland and Seattle as initial cities for a field trip by a Finnish delegation due to their high scores across metrics relevant to smart city development. Relevant smart city cases from Oregon and Washington are highlighted, including systems modeling in Portland, sustainability tools in Tacoma, and the Living Building Challenge framework. The document proposes broadening the field trip to include Anchorage, representing the Cascadia region of North America as a logical place to start Finnish-American smart city networking.
This presentation i based on chandni chowk and the personality of the consumers who visit chandni chowk. Firstly, it gives a brief idea about chandni chowk and then, it will tell us about the SWOT analysis,market segmentation and consumer personality with respect to chandni chowk.
The document summarizes information about the city of Piacenza, Italy as the location for a proposed summer school project. It provides background on Piacenza's history dating back to Roman times, its population of over 100,000 which includes 17,165 foreign residents, and key infrastructure as an intersection of major highways. The document also includes maps showing Piacenza's urban development over time from its origins as a Roman city to the present day.
The document provides details of a comprehensive mobility plan being developed for Vellore, India from 2014-2033. It summarizes the existing transportation challenges facing Vellore's growing population, including congestion and lack of public transportation options. The plan aims to improve mobility for all citizens through an integrated approach. Key proposals include developing a bus rapid transit system along major corridors, expanding the public bus fleet, improving non-motorized transportation infrastructure, and integrating different transportation modes around stations. The vision is to create a safe, efficient and people-focused multimodal transportation system to support a livable, vibrant and sustainable city.
The document outlines guidelines for street design in Bhubaneswar, India. It notes the need for guidelines due to inequitable distribution of road space, lack of pedestrian infrastructure and safety issues. The guidelines classify street typologies, identify target users, and provide design elements for different components of streets, including dedicated spaces for walking, cycling, public transportation, and street vending. It also describes Bhubaneswar's implementation of "Raahgiri Day" events and open-air gymnasiums to promote walking and cycling.
The document provides information about the Masjid-i Imam mosque, formerly known as the Masjid-i-Shah mosque, located in Isfahan, Iran. It was commissioned by Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty in the early 17th century. The mosque is situated in Naghsh-e Jahan Square and was designed to be directly opposite the main entrance of the square. It took several years to complete, finishing in 1630 under Abbas I's successor Shah Safi. The mosque was built with elaborate art, painting, and marble decorations reflective of Safavid wealth and prominence. Today it continues to be an important historical and religious site that also benefits the local economy through tourism.
The Mosque of Córdoba was originally ordered to be constructed by Abderramán I in 784. It has undergone multiple expansions over time to accommodate the growing population and number of prayers. After the Christian conquest, it was converted into a cathedral. The interior patio contains orange trees and a fountain used for ritual purification. The prayer room features columns from other churches in Córdoba and includes architectural elements such as horseshoe arches, dovelas, and pilar capitel. The mihrab wall faces Mecca as required, and while mosques typically face exact Mecca, this one faces south because that is the initial direction of travel from Córdoba. The construction of the mosque
The document summarizes information about Islam, mosques, and then provides a case study of the Jame Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It discusses how the word Islam derives from "salaama" meaning peace and obedience to God. It explains that mosques originated from the Arabic word "mesdjid" meaning to prostrate before God. Five pillars of Islam are outlined, most of which are related to activities centered around mosques. The development of Islamic architecture and mosques in Bengal is described, from early thatched structures to the integration of domes and courtyards over time. The case study then provides details on the Jame Mosque, which was completed in 2018 in Dhaka and covers
Sikh Architecture is an amalgamation of religious architecture of the buildings of the faith and traditional Indo-Sarsenic style. It includes all the buildings serving the devotional, ritualistic and religious functions of the Sikh Community. We can spot any Sikh temple from distance by seeing a flag mast (Nishan Sahib) which is draped in yellow or blue with triangular flag with the Sikh insignia fluttering in the breeze. Its dome is different from domes of mosques or Hindu temples, so are its arches, balconies, columns, interiors and general layout.
Dubai Sustainable City will be the first residential community in Dubai designed around sustainability. It will be built on 500 acres and house 2,700 residents with a daily population of 6,000. The city aims to be carbon neutral through renewable energy sources, recycling of water and waste, and on-site food production. It will offer incentives for electric vehicles and have zero maintenance or service fees when completed in 2015.
The Qutub Minar complex is located in Delhi and contains several historic Islamic buildings and structures within its grounds, including the famous Qutub Minar tower. The complex was built in the late 12th century by Qutub ud-din Aibak, with additions made by subsequent sultans. The buildings showcase the early development of Indo-Islamic architecture and include the first mosque built in India, the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, as well as other structures like tombs and a second unfinished minaret. The Qutub Minar tower itself rises over 70 meters high and has survived numerous natural disasters over the centuries.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the city planning of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, India. It discusses the formation and evolution of Gandhinagar as the new state capital after the division of Bombay state. It describes the site location on the banks of the Sabarmati River and climatic conditions. It outlines the key elements of the city plan including sectors, roads, residential and non-residential areas. It provides details on zoning, population planning, amenities, and salient features of Gandhinagar such as the capitol complex, drainage, electricity, industries, and transportation.
Food courts are a relatively new phenomenon in India that has grown due to the rise of malls and purchasing power. While popular, food courts still need to evolve and expand to different locations to become permanent. They are currently driven by malls, but must address challenges like high rental costs to survive long-term in India. For food courts to succeed, they require the right brands, category mix, and collaboration between mall operators and food vendors.
The document provides an overview of Greek architecture from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. It describes the three classical orders of architecture - Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian - and their characteristic elements. It also discusses various building types including temples, public buildings, and the importance of proportion and optics in Greek architectural design.
Retail Design Portfolio curated during the second year of Interior Designing. (Diploma in Commercial Design, NSQF Level 6 of NSDC).
Given below is the link of a video of the same. Please take a look at the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrDOaBxd67E
The document discusses the design considerations for several recreational spaces, including a restaurant, coffee shop, movie theater, and art gallery. It provides details on elements like entrance design, interior layout, lighting, seating, and more for each of these spaces. The goal is to create comfortable and functional spaces that enhance the user experience for activities like dining, socializing, viewing art or films.
Dimensions of public space, lecture by Petar Vranic, 3 July 2013Sochi - peshkom
This document outlines the objectives and program for a summer school on architecture and urban design in Sochi, Russia. The summer school aims to collaboratively understand public spaces and how they influence lifestyle through non-conventional design approaches. Over two weeks, participants will develop their understanding of a chosen public space and factors shaping it, and design scenarios to improve local public spaces through stakeholder engagement and implementation planning. The document discusses dimensions of public space, including political, economic, environmental and social roles. It also examines challenges facing public spaces and how their role and accessibility can become more limited and privatized over time.
This document provides an overview of Islamic architecture from the 7th century to 1600 AD. It discusses the main types of Islamic buildings like mosques, madrasas, hammams, and caravanserais. It then focuses on the architectural features of mosques, including mashrabiya, mihrab, sahn, minarets, domes, and others. Examples of famous global mosques are given, like the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Dubai. Key details about their designs, construction histories, and unique architectural elements are summarized.
Martha DeLair oversaw furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for Detroit Public Schools projects from 2001-2006. She managed FF&E for 10 elementary schools opened in 2002, 2 middle schools in 2003, and 3 new and 3 renovated high schools from 2004-2006. Her work included developing standards, budgets, specifications, bidding procedures, and installation oversight. The projects were completed on time and under budget, returning over $2 million to the school bond program.
Oakland University’s Human Health Building Wins Design AwardGary Russi
Under the leadership of former president Gary Russi, Oakland University established its $62 million Human Health Building, which houses the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences. Spanning 172,000 square feet, the building features an energy-efficient design using solar panels, geothermal wells, and a variable refrigerant heat pump system. This has allowed the building to become the only LEED Platinum higher education facility in Michigan, and it won a 2014 Construction and Design Award for its innovative sustainable design that saves over 35% in annual energy costs.
The document discusses software architecture, including definitions, principles, patterns, and modeling techniques. It defines architecture as the structure of a system comprising software elements and relationships. Some key principles discussed are single responsibility, open/closed, and dependency inversion. Common patterns like MVC, layered, and multitier architectures are explained. The document also introduces Unified Modeling Language (UML) for modeling systems using diagrams like class, component, and package diagrams.
MINBAR
Platform in a mosque, placed next to the mihrab. The minbar is used with the khutba, the Friday sermon, and the khatib (the person performing the Friday sermon) ascends it.
The document provides an overview and analysis of leading smart city projects in the United States. It identifies Portland and Seattle as initial cities for a field trip by a Finnish delegation due to their high scores across metrics relevant to smart city development. Relevant smart city cases from Oregon and Washington are highlighted, including systems modeling in Portland, sustainability tools in Tacoma, and the Living Building Challenge framework. The document proposes broadening the field trip to include Anchorage, representing the Cascadia region of North America as a logical place to start Finnish-American smart city networking.
This presentation i based on chandni chowk and the personality of the consumers who visit chandni chowk. Firstly, it gives a brief idea about chandni chowk and then, it will tell us about the SWOT analysis,market segmentation and consumer personality with respect to chandni chowk.
The document summarizes information about the city of Piacenza, Italy as the location for a proposed summer school project. It provides background on Piacenza's history dating back to Roman times, its population of over 100,000 which includes 17,165 foreign residents, and key infrastructure as an intersection of major highways. The document also includes maps showing Piacenza's urban development over time from its origins as a Roman city to the present day.
The document provides details of a comprehensive mobility plan being developed for Vellore, India from 2014-2033. It summarizes the existing transportation challenges facing Vellore's growing population, including congestion and lack of public transportation options. The plan aims to improve mobility for all citizens through an integrated approach. Key proposals include developing a bus rapid transit system along major corridors, expanding the public bus fleet, improving non-motorized transportation infrastructure, and integrating different transportation modes around stations. The vision is to create a safe, efficient and people-focused multimodal transportation system to support a livable, vibrant and sustainable city.
The document outlines guidelines for street design in Bhubaneswar, India. It notes the need for guidelines due to inequitable distribution of road space, lack of pedestrian infrastructure and safety issues. The guidelines classify street typologies, identify target users, and provide design elements for different components of streets, including dedicated spaces for walking, cycling, public transportation, and street vending. It also describes Bhubaneswar's implementation of "Raahgiri Day" events and open-air gymnasiums to promote walking and cycling.
The document provides information about the Masjid-i Imam mosque, formerly known as the Masjid-i-Shah mosque, located in Isfahan, Iran. It was commissioned by Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty in the early 17th century. The mosque is situated in Naghsh-e Jahan Square and was designed to be directly opposite the main entrance of the square. It took several years to complete, finishing in 1630 under Abbas I's successor Shah Safi. The mosque was built with elaborate art, painting, and marble decorations reflective of Safavid wealth and prominence. Today it continues to be an important historical and religious site that also benefits the local economy through tourism.
The Mosque of Córdoba was originally ordered to be constructed by Abderramán I in 784. It has undergone multiple expansions over time to accommodate the growing population and number of prayers. After the Christian conquest, it was converted into a cathedral. The interior patio contains orange trees and a fountain used for ritual purification. The prayer room features columns from other churches in Córdoba and includes architectural elements such as horseshoe arches, dovelas, and pilar capitel. The mihrab wall faces Mecca as required, and while mosques typically face exact Mecca, this one faces south because that is the initial direction of travel from Córdoba. The construction of the mosque
The document summarizes information about Islam, mosques, and then provides a case study of the Jame Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It discusses how the word Islam derives from "salaama" meaning peace and obedience to God. It explains that mosques originated from the Arabic word "mesdjid" meaning to prostrate before God. Five pillars of Islam are outlined, most of which are related to activities centered around mosques. The development of Islamic architecture and mosques in Bengal is described, from early thatched structures to the integration of domes and courtyards over time. The case study then provides details on the Jame Mosque, which was completed in 2018 in Dhaka and covers
Sikh Architecture is an amalgamation of religious architecture of the buildings of the faith and traditional Indo-Sarsenic style. It includes all the buildings serving the devotional, ritualistic and religious functions of the Sikh Community. We can spot any Sikh temple from distance by seeing a flag mast (Nishan Sahib) which is draped in yellow or blue with triangular flag with the Sikh insignia fluttering in the breeze. Its dome is different from domes of mosques or Hindu temples, so are its arches, balconies, columns, interiors and general layout.
Dubai Sustainable City will be the first residential community in Dubai designed around sustainability. It will be built on 500 acres and house 2,700 residents with a daily population of 6,000. The city aims to be carbon neutral through renewable energy sources, recycling of water and waste, and on-site food production. It will offer incentives for electric vehicles and have zero maintenance or service fees when completed in 2015.
The Qutub Minar complex is located in Delhi and contains several historic Islamic buildings and structures within its grounds, including the famous Qutub Minar tower. The complex was built in the late 12th century by Qutub ud-din Aibak, with additions made by subsequent sultans. The buildings showcase the early development of Indo-Islamic architecture and include the first mosque built in India, the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, as well as other structures like tombs and a second unfinished minaret. The Qutub Minar tower itself rises over 70 meters high and has survived numerous natural disasters over the centuries.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the city planning of Gandhinagar, the capital city of Gujarat, India. It discusses the formation and evolution of Gandhinagar as the new state capital after the division of Bombay state. It describes the site location on the banks of the Sabarmati River and climatic conditions. It outlines the key elements of the city plan including sectors, roads, residential and non-residential areas. It provides details on zoning, population planning, amenities, and salient features of Gandhinagar such as the capitol complex, drainage, electricity, industries, and transportation.
Food courts are a relatively new phenomenon in India that has grown due to the rise of malls and purchasing power. While popular, food courts still need to evolve and expand to different locations to become permanent. They are currently driven by malls, but must address challenges like high rental costs to survive long-term in India. For food courts to succeed, they require the right brands, category mix, and collaboration between mall operators and food vendors.
The document provides an overview of Greek architecture from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. It describes the three classical orders of architecture - Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian - and their characteristic elements. It also discusses various building types including temples, public buildings, and the importance of proportion and optics in Greek architectural design.
Retail Design Portfolio curated during the second year of Interior Designing. (Diploma in Commercial Design, NSQF Level 6 of NSDC).
Given below is the link of a video of the same. Please take a look at the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrDOaBxd67E
The document discusses the design considerations for several recreational spaces, including a restaurant, coffee shop, movie theater, and art gallery. It provides details on elements like entrance design, interior layout, lighting, seating, and more for each of these spaces. The goal is to create comfortable and functional spaces that enhance the user experience for activities like dining, socializing, viewing art or films.
Dimensions of public space, lecture by Petar Vranic, 3 July 2013Sochi - peshkom
This document outlines the objectives and program for a summer school on architecture and urban design in Sochi, Russia. The summer school aims to collaboratively understand public spaces and how they influence lifestyle through non-conventional design approaches. Over two weeks, participants will develop their understanding of a chosen public space and factors shaping it, and design scenarios to improve local public spaces through stakeholder engagement and implementation planning. The document discusses dimensions of public space, including political, economic, environmental and social roles. It also examines challenges facing public spaces and how their role and accessibility can become more limited and privatized over time.
This document provides an overview of Islamic architecture from the 7th century to 1600 AD. It discusses the main types of Islamic buildings like mosques, madrasas, hammams, and caravanserais. It then focuses on the architectural features of mosques, including mashrabiya, mihrab, sahn, minarets, domes, and others. Examples of famous global mosques are given, like the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Dubai. Key details about their designs, construction histories, and unique architectural elements are summarized.
Martha DeLair oversaw furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for Detroit Public Schools projects from 2001-2006. She managed FF&E for 10 elementary schools opened in 2002, 2 middle schools in 2003, and 3 new and 3 renovated high schools from 2004-2006. Her work included developing standards, budgets, specifications, bidding procedures, and installation oversight. The projects were completed on time and under budget, returning over $2 million to the school bond program.
Oakland University’s Human Health Building Wins Design AwardGary Russi
Under the leadership of former president Gary Russi, Oakland University established its $62 million Human Health Building, which houses the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences. Spanning 172,000 square feet, the building features an energy-efficient design using solar panels, geothermal wells, and a variable refrigerant heat pump system. This has allowed the building to become the only LEED Platinum higher education facility in Michigan, and it won a 2014 Construction and Design Award for its innovative sustainable design that saves over 35% in annual energy costs.
Noblessner / Estonian Design Awards 2014Designawards
Port Noblessner served as an example for designing a universal service model for small marinas. A model that would meet the expectations and needs of any yacht owner and sailor.
This document lists the winners of the 2010 Design Excellence Awards across multiple categories, including residential design awards for single spaces, several spaces over 5,000 square feet, and several spaces under 5,000 square feet. It also lists awards for kitchens, bathrooms, showhouses, large and medium corporate design, retail/showroom/exhibit design, hospitality, education, health care, entertainment, public spaces, and recognizes projects for environmental design and universal design. Winners are identified for bronze, silver, and gold awards within each category.
SLA School Library Design Award - St John's School, MarlboroughSLA
The school library provides the perfect environment for students to study and succeed in their exams. It is spacious, calm, and stimulating with lots of natural light. The cleverly designed furniture and distinctive architecture create a bright, engaging, and relaxing space that encourages students to work productively. Both students and teachers appreciate the library as a welcoming place where help is always available.
The document is a presentation about 21st century school libraries and leading learning. It discusses how the digital environment has changed how students learn and interact with information. It argues that school libraries need to change to reflect this new media environment by becoming more learner-centered and harnessing new technologies like social media, videos, and mobile devices. The presentation provides many examples of new tools and strategies teacher librarians can use to redesign libraries and help students develop skills for lifelong learning.
Infomagic: Unlocking the wonders of information books - practical strategies for their use and enjoyment. Lin and Liz Smith, optional session, SLA Weekend Course, Manchester 2014
The document provides information about wing walking, an extreme aerial sport where performers stand or perform stunts on top of biplane wings while in flight. It describes a first-person experience wing walking with Team Guinot in Gloucestershire, England. The summary includes trying stunts like loops, rolls and poses on the wing while flying at speeds over 150 mph. Though thrilling, wing walking requires a small, lightweight build for safety. The document shares photos and instructions for basic wing walking maneuvers.
The Most Important Room in the School and Social Justice: SLA Weekend Course ...SLA
1. The document discusses literacy levels among prison populations and how low literacy contributes to social injustice and inequality of opportunity. It notes that 47% of prisoners lack qualifications and 90% were excluded from school.
2. Excellent schools that achieved sustained academic success invested heavily in teacher professional development, had teachers collaborating and mentoring each other, and valued the important role of librarians and literacy.
3. The solution to high rates of illiteracy that contribute to incarceration is to make libraries a priority in schools, get librarians more involved, direct funding to early education and reading programs, and ensure literary events are accessible to disadvantaged communities.
The Philippine National Railways (PNR) is the oldest and longest railway in the Philippines, beginning operations in 1875. It once operated over 479km of routes but now faces problems like illegal settlements, lack of maintenance, and security issues. The design of some stations is outdated and too small, without proper barriers, toilets, or security. Riding the PNR can feel uncomfortable due to overcrowding, and safety issues exist like platforms not level with trains and parts of the track missing or rusted. Renovating stations, improving sanitation, security, and maintenance would help the PNR better serve commuters.
The document discusses different approaches to designing public and private spaces in cities and housing developments. It examines how maps from 18th century Rome depicted public and private spaces. It also looks at examples like Brindleyplace Square in Birmingham, where external public space was prioritized over built structures, and Paley Park in Manhattan, a small 30m x 15m public space. The document also references the "Building for Life 20" criteria for evaluating character, roads, parking, and pedestrian environments in development designs.
The document outlines the Service Design Award winners for 2015. It provides details on 14 commercial projects, 4 methodology projects, and 21 non-profit projects that were entries in the award across 3 categories. It lists the clients and agencies for each project. It indicates there were 4 winners across the commercial and non-profit categories for prototyping organizational change and results-driven service design. The winners were announced on October 3rd, 2015 in New York City.
Growing Learning Communities Through School Libraries and Makerspaces-Creati...Buffy Hamilton
You may want to install these free fonts before downloading the PDF in order to see the slides properly: http://www.dafont.com/bebas-neue.font and Pacifico: http://www.dafont.com/pacifico.font.
AfH Design Awards Winner 2015 Best Conversion Project Award - Citylabs, Manch...Architects for Health
This document summarizes plans to redevelop the former Royal Eye Hospital building in Manchester. It outlines several existing facilities nearby and academic programs offered on site. Floor plans of the existing building are presented, along with 5 options that were considered to accommodate new clinical research, office, and lab space while retaining the listed structure. The final layout places clinical research on the ground floor with offices and labs above. An external screen inspired by the building's DNA principle will be added to the historic facade.
Does it Work? A post-occupancy evaluation focused on how facility design prom...Dekker/Perich/Sabatini
How can building design support and foster a successful project based learning curriculum? This presentation, shared by D/P/S principals Benjamin Gardner and Sanjay Kadu at the 2016 A4LE LearningSCAPES Conference, considers the research behind the design of Albuquerque Public Schools' nex+Gen Academy and how the program has evolved after 5 years in the facility, which was specifically designed around a project based learning curriculum. The presentation includes findings from a post occupancy evaluation of the 400-student, LEED Silver school and includes interviews with the principal, faculty, and students.
Tom Steele - Making the most out of Property and Assetsurbanism2
A presentation given by Tom Steele of NHS Forth Valley at the 2011 Design Skills Symposium which was held in Stirling and organised by Architecture + Design Scotland and Historic Scotland.
Steven Tolson - Investment Inputs: Citizens, Developers and the Stateurbanism2
A presentation given by Steven Tolson at the 2011 Design Skills Symposium which was held in Stirling and hosted by Architecture + Design Scotland and Historic Scotland.
Stephen Hill - How to live more sustainably: Aligning Personal and Profession...urbanism2
A presentation given by Stephen Hill at the 2011 Design Skills Symposium that was held in Stirling and organised by Architecture + Design Scotland and Historic Scotland.
Sarah Longlands - The Role of Place and Diversityurbanism2
Sarah Longlands gave a presentation on local economic development and the role of place and diversity. She argued that the process of place making and objectives of economic development are often poorly aligned and disjointed, leading to inequality between and within places. She advocated for a more integrated approach to economic, spatial, and transport planning using the examples of Curitiba, Brazil and more resilient places that anticipate needs, initiate projects, design with the community in mind, implement through partnerships, and ensure long-term stewardship of places. This would help deliver better outcomes for communities.
The document discusses a design skills symposium held in Scotland in 2011. It focuses on redeveloping a brownfield site called Forthside, providing a quick tour of the local area including Stirling Rail Station and Forthside Way.
The document summarizes a case study for placemaking in Kingsway, Dundee that aimed to break down barriers and connect green spaces. Key elements of the concept included creating a street pattern that enhanced existing infrastructure and green belts, developing a network of formal and natural public open spaces, and establishing identifiable development blocks to define spaces and the edge of green belts. The goal was to improve quality of life by increasing walkability, access to services and spaces, and sustainable design.
A+DS Sustainable Placemaking 2 - urban form as a basis for meeting the challe...urbanism2
Urban form gives shape to places through various physical aspects that express key qualities. The essential diagram of a place is defined by its spatial distributions, networks, and layout principles. Accessibility is determined by the distribution, integration, and frequency of transportation options. Density and land use mix are defined by the type, distribution, intensity, and layering of uses. Building height, massing, setbacks, and landscaping shape the streetscape and public spaces. Sustainability performance is measured based on the use of assets, decision-making, livability, and waste reduction within a specific place. Tradeoffs are assessed by balancing essential elements with discretionary factors based on the vision for the type of place being created.
A+DS Sustainable Placemaking 1 - place is a public goodurbanism2
The document discusses strategies for achieving a low carbon Scotland through sustainable placemaking and spatial planning. It outlines legislation related to climate change and reducing carbon emissions by 2050. The challenge is to meet climate targets through sustainable economic growth, improved health, less inequality, environmental protection, education, and renewable energy. Effective placemaking requires considering issues of land, water, food, energy, waste at various geographic scales from the whole region to individual buildings. The goal is to maximize livability while minimizing waste and balancing social, economic and environmental priorities.
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...Designforuminternational
India’s architectural landscape is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together the country's rich cultural heritage and its modern aspirations. From majestic historical structures to cutting-edge contemporary designs, the work of Indian architects is celebrated worldwide. Among the many firms shaping this dynamic field, Design Forum International stands out as a leader in innovative and sustainable architecture. This blog explores some of the best Indian architects, highlighting their contributions and showcasing the most famous architects in India.
Architectural and constructions management experience since 2003 including 18 years located in UAE.
Coordinate and oversee all technical activities relating to architectural and construction projects,
including directing the design team, reviewing drafts and computer models, and approving design
changes.
Organize and typically develop, and review building plans, ensuring that a project meets all safety and
environmental standards.
Prepare feasibility studies, construction contracts, and tender documents with specifications and
tender analyses.
Consulting with clients, work on formulating equipment and labor cost estimates, ensuring a project
meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.
Monitoring the progress of a project to assess whether or not it is in compliance with building plans
and project deadlines.
Attention to detail, exceptional time management, and strong problem-solving and communication
skills are required for this role.
International Upcycling Research Network advisory board meeting 4Kyungeun Sung
Slides used for the International Upcycling Research Network advisory board 4 (last one). The project is based at De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, and funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Practical eLearning Makeovers for EveryoneBianca Woods
Welcome to Practical eLearning Makeovers for Everyone. In this presentation, we’ll take a look at a bunch of easy-to-use visual design tips and tricks. And we’ll do this by using them to spruce up some eLearning screens that are in dire need of a new look.
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfKnight Moves
Presentations of Bavo Raeymaekers (Project lead youth unemployment at the City of Antwerp), Suzan Martens (Service designer at Knight Moves) and Adriaan De Keersmaeker (Community manager at Talk to C)
during the 'Arena • Young adults in the workplace' conference hosted by Knight Moves.
57. Eugène Hénard Proposals for traffic circulation Paris 1905
58. “Traffic segregation
should be the keynote
of modern road design”
Ministry of Transport (1966)
“Roads in Urban Areas”
QuickTime™ and a
TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
71. No children
No swings
barriers
Rubberized matting
“The swings are packed away at night because kids might climb
the fence and use them unsupervised and hurt themselves.”
75. Kensington High Street Casualty Review
Drop in casualties from 1999 to 2004
Pedestrian Cyclists Motorcycles All
0
-10
-14
-20 -18 -18
-22
-25 -26
-26
-30
%
-35 -35
-40
-43 -44
-50
-60
London
-64 RBKC
-70 KHS
Before: average annual rate between March 98 and February 2001
After: average annual rate between September 2003 and March 2005
76. INSTITUTION OF CIVIL
ENGINEERS
Dispelling myths and
misunderstandings amongst
highway engineers
Stresses professional
judgement over convention
and simple application of
guidance
Reviews the realities of legal
liability and corporate risk
77. The Highway The Public Realm
•Regulated •Culturally defined
•Impersonal •Personal
•Linear •Spatial
•Single Purpose •Multi-purpose
•Consistent •Constantly changing
•Predictable •Unpredictable
•Systematic •Contextual
•State controlled •Cultural / social rules
•Signs and markings •Eye contact