Architecture 101 Final Portfolio Professor Jerry Lum
Yuan, Jie Fall 2015 
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10.18.2015 Today, I’m researching images for the final project. For the final project, we are going to show stratified wonder, which experiencing the transience of beauty, the unexpected, the unfamiliar, and the inexplicable. I’m looking for some images to get some ideas.
Folding Architecture:
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Forming Architecture:
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Sectioning Architecture:
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Tessellation Architecture:  
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Tensioning Architecture:
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10.21.2015 After looking these buildings and pictures, I got some inspiration. I began to make my first model.  
I finished my first model. Maybe is difficult to define what the model is, but I hope I can express wonder through this model. The main structure of this model is three column, I hope people can see out side views through them.
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However, I ignored an important problem. If I am going to build the model to real, what is the size of it? And the three column give people a sense of “serious”. ————————————————————————————————— I tried to make next model, I hope I can express wonder. In addition, the final project is to express wonder.
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This is my second model, I tried to change the shape of the model. There are four main parts, and each part of the model rotates 60 degrees in clockwise. However, when I finished my model, I found a very big problem. The sunlight could not enter to the model unless at noon, when the sun at the top of the model. In order to solve the problem, I tried to make a ladder, people can see outside views through the ladder. The big idea behind the model it to express wonder and connect to nature. Nature needs time and rotation of the Earth. There are four seasons in one year, that’s the reason I made four pats of the model. And there are 24 hours in one day, so I let each part of the model rotates almost 60 degrees in clockwise. I tried to express the passing of time. ————————————————————————————————— Team Final Project I’m really looking forward to the team final project, because we can make a real model in real life. Maybe the process will be difficult, but I will do my best for the final project. I’m in the team 1 with Hannah, Towers, Quince and Ryean.
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Power Tool Safety 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, near flammable liquids, gases, or dust. 3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away when using a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 4. Grounded tools must be plugged into a properly grounded installed outlet. Never remove or cut off the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. 5. Store battery packs away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects. 6. When using a power tool, don't touch grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. 7. Always read and understand the tool’s operator’s manual, tool markings and the instructions packaged with the accessory before starting any work. 8. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 9. Do not force the tool. Use the right tool for your job. It will do the job better and safer. 10. Be sure the power tool’s switch is off before plugging it in or inserting a battery pack. Do not carry tools with your finger on the switch. Circular Saw Safety 1. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses. 2. Crowded, cluttered work areas that can cause tripping or loss of balance are particularly dangerous. 3. Do not use a circular saw that is too heavy for you to easily control.
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4. Use sharp blades. Damaged or dull blades could throw teeth, posing a serious injury risk. 5. Use the correct blade for your tool. 6. Use clean saw blades. A buildup of pitch or sap on the surface of the saw blade increases blade thickness and also increases blade friction and the likelihood of kickback. 7. Support large panels, so they will not pinch the blade. 8. Use a straight edge or rip fence as a guide for ripping. 9. Avoid cutting small workpieces that can’t be properly secured, and workpieces on which the base of the saw cannot properly rest. 10. Never hold a workpiece in your hand or across your leg when sawing. 11. Keep hands and body away from and to the side of the blade. 12. Before starting a circular saw, be sure the power cord and extension cord are out of the blade path and are long enough to freely complete the cut. A sudden jerk or pull on the cord can cause loss of control of the saw and a serious accident. 13. Release the switch immediately if the blade binds or the saw stalls. 14. When done, unplug, clean and store the tool in a safe, dry place after use.  
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Mitre Saw Safety 1. Dress right. 2. Make sure the speed marked on the blade is at least as high as the no load RPM marked no the tool. 3. Be sure the blade screw is tight to prevent slipping or loosening during use. 4. Support long workpiece securely no the table and against the fence when making cuts. 5. Use clamps to secure the workpiece to the table and avoid injuries. 6. Remove all nails from the workpiece before cutting. 7. Set the saw securely on a flat, level surface. 8. Make sure the blade has adequate blade set. Blade set provides clearance between the sides of the blade and the workpiece, thus minimizing the probability of binding. 9. When you start your saw, allow the blade to reach full speed before the workpiece is contacted. 10. If the blade stops rotating or if the motor sounds like it is straining, release the trigger switch immediately to reduce the risk of damage to the saw.  
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Today, we are looking at the four areas for our final project.
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After class today, we are all going to look into exploring our first model. We want the three walled off rays of the starburst to highlight experiences of light, color and sound. We have the unexpected and we have diverse experiences. And we did the paths as well.  
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11.12.2015 Finally, we identified our model. Jerry gave us lots of ideas and suggestions, and we have a name for our final project-Hear and Now. I love the name. This model is not just expressed wonder, and ingeniously combined with nature. Sunlight and wind are nature gave us, we have to enjoy the wealth that nature gave us.
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11.17.2015 Next, we have to do is to build the model in full size. We need to buy some material. I’m really looking forward to the next work. Today, we bought some wood and other materials. Let’s start to work.
We got some free 2*6s from Hannah’s friend. However, we removed a lot of nails from the reclaimed 2*6s today. When we removed the nails, we
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felt sheepish about the noise. We can use these free 2*6s as the supporter of the foundation.
Next thing we have to do is to cut the shape of plywood that we need. We are all the fist time use power tools, some fear and excited.
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After some days of building process, I learned a lot. First of all, to be an architect, deigning is not enough, the most important is to know how to build the model in real. 11.18.2015 The team works together well. There is no conflict in our group, we all respect each other. Towers and Hannah are project manager and design director in our group. I’m very happy to join the team, we are all work very hard.  
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We tried to make sound, but there is a problem.
We are trying to solve the problem of hanging steel pipe.  
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The last part of the final project is to install guitar string, we are trying to install a guitar to make sound.
Towers is trying debugging the strings of intonation. He is the only one who can play the guitar in our team.  
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12.10.2015 Today we have to do presentation, we are all very nervous. And we finished our final project.  
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SWOT Analysis: Strengths: I think I know how to use SketchUp is one of my strengths. And I think I’m a good helper for the final project. Weaknesses: Sometimes, I don't know how to express my ideas, and I don't think I have very rich creativity. Opportunities: I think what I learned in this class is very useful for my next architecture design class. Risks: I think the risk is unable to find own weakness. Weaknesses are not terrible, the most terrible is don't work hard to correct weaknesses. Tips: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Develop your unique skills and abilities Be patient Be positive and optimistic The easiest building to design is a box, but architects don't design boxes
To become an architect, idleness is the greatest harm. Although sometimes feel very tired, if you don't pay, how can have return? We are all did a good job. We finished our final project. It will be very beautiful memories in my memory. I really enjoy the process of construction. And I learned a lot through the process of construction. Building seems to be alive, I will always remember the first building. Thank you all, thank you Jerry. He is a very good teacher. I’m a dour, but Jerry gave me some advice. They are very useful, I will always remember in my heart. To become an architect is a very difficult thing, but I believe I can do my best.
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