Design Philosophy

The design of the inside of a home, office, school or any building should revolve around the people that frequent these places. Everyone should feel comfortable, that they belong and that every aspect of the design suits the purpose of the building and the structures filling the interior. A design should change the mood and mindset of every person in its own way, making their day better or changing the way they look at the world is as much a part of design as any other aspect. Frank Lloyd Wright was a man of exact precision, and I have taken many of his own design philosophies into consideration when contemplating my own designs.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Building the home for Habitat for Humanity was an amazing experience I mean that in all honesty. I had such a great time working with all of my classmates and the other volunteers constructing the roof and putting up some of the trim edge work on the side of the roof. I have never worked construction but I loved every task I was put to. I loved how hands on everything was, most people think that building a home is confusing and something they could never be a part of, but I think everyone is capable of helping build and construct the frame for a home.

I would highly recommend working with Habitat for Humanity for anyone interested on any type of design. Very interesting how everything is put together and the process that takes a foundation to a frame to a home! I got to work on the hurricane ties on the side of the house that makes sure the roof and the outer frame do not come detached from the walls in the event of heavy winds.


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