Wow! How was today already my last day?! It feels like just yesterday that I began DICE-ing in the real world! In the morning, I finished up my greenhouse mini-project, having created three variations in shape. The purpose of the greenhouse on the residential property was to serve as a more sculptural accent on the trail loop. Both the office/gym and the main house are very open with many windows, so the greenhouse was supposed to be visually intriguing since it is visible from both these locations on the property. I played around with various designs, but I think my favorite is the box with the various inverted glass panels. It is hard to tell from the images, but the innermost panels are actually mirrors to add a unique rhythm to the glass. The straight edges also align with the very crisp, straight geometry of the residential and office structures. This project was very hands-on, which allowed me to really gain some experience with using Google SketchUp and getting into the design-thinking mindset. Thanks to my week at LCA, I am more interested in architecture than I was before! I will be looking to continue my learning in this field and with the various software used in modeling. Thank you to Dr. Mac and Mrs. Welch for placing me at LCA this week, and thank you to the LCA team for hosting me!
-Cara
