DAISY AMES

It was the first weekend back at Yale and we had class all weekend - learning Revit. While we already had a few tutorials on Revit last year, this year we are expected to integrate MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) systems into our structures. It’s extremely fascinating how already, in these few days, the dialogue around design has changed significantly once the reality of floor plate thicknesses and duct-work has been introduced. 

I was apprehensive about System Integration, but firms are starting to be required to make the leap and communicate better with contractors and other consultants via such programs. It’s really nice to have it included into our curriculum as second years students.

It was my first night working in studio, and I felt my heart racing with excitement for the coming year. Plus, I just came home to a few paintings I worked on over the weekend drying on my kitchen table, and Log 22 on my bed. Feeling very fortunate. 

Architectural Design: Studio Instructor, Alan Organschi

- how to design, think and see

Visualization III: Fabrication & Assembly - Ben Pell & John Eberhart 

- design by building complex geometries using high technology

Urban Design: Professor, Alan Plattus

- theory of urban planning and contextualism in urban history 

Building Technology & Project: Alan Organschi and Adam Hopfner

- the critical relationship of resources, materials, and the final house.

Structures II: ARUP Engineer, Erleen Hatfield

- the math behind it all. 

In addition, we will have assignments that require us to build a website (know code) and create animations. I’m pretty excited for it all! :)