Think Like an Architect

A Yoga-like Exercise in Dimensional Thinking

Can you graphically describe how this intriguing card was created by Kelli Anderson?

It was created with one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper printed on a Deskjet printer.

Please post your solution as a comment.

Here's a link to Kelli's site:

http://www.kellianderson.com

This exercise assist us in thinking in the 3rd dimension. Developing this skill is an imperative element in designing compatible buildings that are compatible with environmental terrain.

A Project Always in Progress

Our Mountain Home & Studio

The continuation of my learning lab.

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With current technology and communication, locale is no longer an impediment to architectural opportunities. One in person site visit is most often all that is necessary. Google Earth, Global Mapper and a host of other tools often provide Architects & engineers us a far better sense of the surrounding environment than we have been able to achieve in the past. 

My Studio Library

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Pattern_Language

Many books have helped me accomplish my current perspective on our built environment. Here's one published in 1977 that has achieved near "bible status" for inspiration in my library.


I'm eager to join with new clients to explore efficient and inspirational 21st century approaches to creating our physical and spiritual environments. Please contact me and join with me to share your dreams.

So Much to Learn: We have thousands of years of teaching

VAASTU

The Vastu Purusha Mandala may be more easily understood when re-oriented as shown at the left when considering the following excerpt from Wikipedia:

Accordingly—with due respect to ecological friendliness with the subtle forces of the spirit—those spaces (quarters) are assigned as follows: northeast for the home shrine, southeast for the kitchen, southwest for the master bedroom and northwest for the storage of grains. The spaces lying between the corner zones, measuring 4x5=20 squares (5 on each side), are those of the north, east, south and west. They are meant for multi purposes.

Multiple authors (Editors of Hinduism Today). 2007. What is Hinduism? Himalayan Academy. ISBN 978-1-934145-00-5






http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vastu_shastra

Looking for Special Architectural Projects

Here's a recent project that involved replacing and existing metal spiral stair the the pool level from an existing second level deck and building a poolside cabana.

Projects don't need to be large to benefit from an Architect's experience.