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=Part 2 - PDS -Design Challenge - Vernacular Architecture and Site.=

=HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO LIVE IN AN AMAZING PLACE, ONE VERY DIFFERENT FROM YOUR OWN? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE, AS YOU TAKE YOUR PDS (PERSONAL DWELLING SPACE) ON A JOURNEY TO ANOTHER PLACE.= = =

Part 2 Overview

 * In part 2 of this design challenge you will take the structure that you have designed in part 1 and move it to a specific location somewhere in the world. You will have to adapt your design to fit in with the local building traditions and social customs. **




 * "Vernacular Architecture comprises the dwellings and all other buildings of the people. Related to their environmental contexts and available resources, they are customarily owner or community built, utilizing traditional technologies. All forms of vernacular architecture are built to meet the specific needs, accommodating the values, economies and ways of living of the cultures that produce them. They may be adapted or developed over time as needs and circumstances change." **


 * Paul Oliver **

Tijabao Cultural Center, Noumea, New Caledonia Designed by Renzo Piano 1998 In foreground is a traditional Kanaka structure being constructed


 * When people think of architecture, they often think of the great buildings of the world, built by famous architects. In fact, between 80 -90% of the worlds buildings are not built by professional architects, but rather by ordinary people. Vernacular architecture provides a wealth of information and inspiration to many professional and some very famous professional architects. Why? Because vernacular architecture has evolved out of the very specific conditions of its place. It provides ingenious and time - tested solutions to problems of heating, cooling and other requirements of a dwelling. It accomplishes this with low-tech and often environmentally sustainable materials and building techniques. In addition these buildings are part of the fabric of their society - they express the beliefs, values and needs of their communities. As highly developed societies such as those in the US and western Europe begin to confront the problems that have arisen from our ideas of progress and material affluence (including our built environment), many architects and designers are looking back in time and to other places for possible solutions. **


 * ** Your design must remain at the total of 1280 cubic feet. **
 * ** You may change the shape of your building or parts of it, but the overall dwelling must still remain at 1280 cubic feet. If you change the shape, you must show the mathematical calculations proving that the overall cubic feet remain the same. **
 * ** You may add additional elements to your basic dwelling that will help your building adapt to its environment such as roofs, porches, raised platforms etc **
 * ** The majority of your building materials must be local **
 * ** Your building must use mostly local building techniques **
 * ** Your building must have the "look" of the local building style **
 * ** Your building must observe any local customs and community standards **
 * ** You must select your site from the information provided below. It must be in a part of the world and from a culture that is radically different from your own. **

Phase 1
=**DEFINE AND RESEARCH**=

Task 1
==Use the map and information* below to select a location where you will place your dwelling. **//For purposes of this project I request that you select a location that is somewhere other than the continent of North America or Western Europe.//** Look for some place that is radically different in climate and its society from where you live.==


 * The book from which this map is taken is on the big black table by my desk, as are several other books which are excellent resources. I urge you to explore them.



In order for you to accomplish this challenge you will need to do research and prepare a short presentation which summarizes your findings which must include:

 * === local and traditional building techniques and materials ===
 * === Local weather, climate and topography ===
 * === local social and religious customs ===

You must cite at least 3 sources for your presentation, at least one of these must be a BOOK. Upload your presentation to your e-portfolio
=STOP AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED AND UPLOADED ALL TASKS TO YOUR E-PORTFOLIO BEFORE YOU MOVE ON TO THE NEXT PHASE/=

**Phase 2** =**IDEATE (BRAINSTORM)**=

Task 1 === Based on your research, ideate possible ways that your can adapt your building to meet the conditions of the locality you have selected. Take note of how your dwelling changes as you investigate local materials and building techniques and the specific climate and topography of your location. ===


 * === Specify the materials that you will use in the construction of your dwelling ===
 * === Specify the structure (how your building will stand up) ===
 * === How will you provide for heating ,cooling, personal hygiene, sleeping, cooking and other functions that your building will have to accommodate? ===

Use your sketchbook to make multiple drawings of your brainstorming ideas. Collect images from your research and incorporate into a scrapbook
Task 2

Phase 3
=**VERIFY (PROTOTYPE)**= Create a detailed 3/4" scale model of your design. You will need to be more specific in your choice of model making materials as your try to approximate the look of the materials you are using in your building design

Phase 4 Evaluate / Presentation - THIS WILL ALSO BE YOUR FINAL EXAM FOR THIS CLASS. PRESENTATIONS WILL BE BETWEEN 5-7 MINUTES AND WILL INCLUDE FEEDBACK FROM THE CLASS.