The three-tier design approach is an important work-flow for every architect to master. By following this method and thoroughly understanding its importance effort, money, and energy are all properly conserved throughout the design – construction – habitation process. Architects employ different methods related to heating, cooling, and lighting within each tier to most efficiently solve [...]
Month: January 2015
Improving the Environmental Science Curriculum
As a new term starts, we are provided with an ideal opportunity to to analyze the failings of previous coursework in an attempt to improve the efficiency of upcoming efforts. This sort of evaluation is interesting because without the benefit of an education in learning theory it seems like somewhat of a blind stumble forward, [...]