Showing posts with label 2nd yr spring studio final. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2nd yr spring studio final. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

phase 2: requirements and needs

living room:
large rug
sofa
love chair/side chairs
coffee table
side table
lamp
ceiling lights
display unit
wall decor

kitchen:
kitchen utilities( fridge,stove,dishwasher)
storage units/space
lighting(stove lighting,ceiling lighting)
bar
bar stools

dining room:
dining table
seating
ceiling lights
wall decor
utility room:
washer
dryer
storage units
lighting

bed room:
rug
night stand
storage units
seating
floor lamps
side lamps
ceiling lights

bath room:
bath/shower
toilet
sink(s)
mirror
storage
wall decor
lighting

stair case:
lighting
railing

Monday, March 16, 2009

the xy generation

the x generation aka "the baby bust generation" or "the 13th generation"
people in this group:

-have a high affinity for technology
-are fast spending
-more impressed by personal style
-move easily from one employer to the next

the y generation or "the millannials"
are a cohort or group of people born after the x generation.
-born between 1974-1980
-more experience of family break down
-high divorce rates
-tech savvy
-instant gratification in the work field
-casual
-masters of multitasking
repurposing former industrial buildings

repurposing abandoned industrial buildings into urban housing has become increasingly popular over the years not only because of its affordability, but also because of the potential that these abandoned buildings have to become so much more. repurposing buildings allows us to preserve historic sites, create housing for people and minimize the amount of waste we would make if we were building a house from scratch.