Simply fascinating how technology is bringing these great minds of Quantum Relativity into our reach .
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Sir Penrose Lecture
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Next Chapter
Spending spring afternoons studying for ARE.
Started studying for a certification exam last week while on vacation.
My goal was to transition my study tools and methods to the new technology of the tests.
For years, I was convinced that writing notes by hand was the best way to remember information.
The challenge that I encountered is that now the exams are all digital, including any and all scratch paper.
My study process did not match up with the testing format. It was time for me to adapt.
Along the way I encountered some evidence-based research about ways to learn and understand information, place it into long-term memory for better and more consistent recall.
I read the book “Make it Stick”, wow I am so thrilled that I did.
Armed with this new process of spaced repetition, active recall and most important placing concepts and ideas in my own words, was simply game-changing.
The constant self-tests and making flash cards is a bit tedious, though the learning is amazing.
Who would have known that forgetting is a vital part of learning to learn!
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Adventures with Audio
My next adventure will be exploring audio and bringing stories to life using sound.
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Computational Design
Learning the basics of NURBS geometry in rhino 3D is like practicing a new instrument or learning to speak a new language.
There are unique building blocks. It’s a wonderful world of discovery!
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Documentarian 2020 Goals
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What can we do for Others?
Today I ran across an inspiring quote. I love that kindle created the quote in a format that is ready to post on social media. All I need to do is capture the text by highlighting and sharing. Fantastic!
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WELL Design
Should this design trend come with a warning disclaimer that it is not meant to cure, diagnose or prevent any condition?
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Design Research
What is design research and what role does it play in an architectural practice in 2019?
The book begins by placing the topic of Design Research in context from the past decade. There is a rich reading list to begin an investigation into the role of “Designer/ Practitioner/ Researcher”.
- The Changing Shape of Architecture: Further Cases of Integrating Research and Design in Practice
- The Changing Shape of Practice: Integrating Research and Design in Architecture
- Perspectives of Research Assessment in Architecture, Music and the Arts: Discussing Doctorateness (Routledge Research In Architecture)
- Practice-Based Design Research
- Making Design Theory (Design Thinking, Design Theory)
- Architectural Research Methods
- Research Methods for Architecture
- Demystifying Architectural Research: Adding value to your Practice
- Why Architects Matter: Evidencing and Communicating the Value of Architects
- Design Innovation for the Built Environment: Research by Design and the Renovation of Practice
- Integrating Innovation in Architecture: Design Methods and Technology for Progressive Practice and Research (AD Smart 04)
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Lab Design
I had an amazing experience attending the Lab Design course at Harvard last week.
It was exciting to be back in a classroom, lecture hall learning all day for 5 days.
The sessions were complemented by guided lab and campus tours.
Evenings included sightseeing in Boston, and fantastic eating opportunities.
The biggest take away for me was to define my research interest in lab design and planning.
Search for research partnerships and establish strategic relationships to improve the state of labs and learning environments.