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Simply fascinating how technology is bringing these great minds of Quantum Relativity into our reach .

Spending spring afternoons studying for ARE.

My next adventure will be exploring audio and bringing stories to life using sound.

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!

Should this design trend come with a warning disclaimer that it is not meant to cure, diagnose or prevent any condition?

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)

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.

6:30 am Saturday 9-22

this morning I am up early on a Saturday, thrilled and excited to finally sketch for fun.

its a way to remember why I got into architecture, a return to my truest passions

what is the concept for a living building?

Add summary of the seven petals and 20 imperatives