Log assignment 3 is a great example of critical thinking that took place this term in design and society. Through this assignment we had to use different sources to discover more about the buildings we call home.

Log Assignment 3

1. According to Brands definition the room I reside in is a single residential dorm room. The building is called Broadway and is a modern style apartment structure and is in the shape of an “L”. The square footage of a double unit room is 325 square feet, and was completed in the fall of 2004. Broadway contains the largest eco-roof in Portland.
2. Broadway is built with steel framing with plaster walls. The foundation is made of concrete with no basement or attic. This building does not include any outbuilding of any kind.
3. The exterior surface of Broadway is made of concrete, metal, brick, windows, and glass. Broadway is known for its extreme energy conservation measures. It has an eco-roof and is LEEDS certified.
4. Air conditioning is one thing individual rooms in Broadway do not have. Yet heating is in every room including the classrooms on the 2^nd floor. Broadway contains a large ventilation system in every room and hallways. Since Broadway was built in 2004 the wiring is extremely new. The pluming is also up to date featuring a dual flush toilet in every room to save water.

Critical Thinking Example 2

This is a picture of our 2D plan of reconstruction and redesigning a large section of the PSU campus.

This is the final step of our project. We had to first observe the paths people take, sit, park, stand, and ride bikes and make a large section of the PSU campus a better redesigned space. Second, we designed our 2D model of the buildings. And third, we created and presented our 3D model. This took much critical thinking in designing this area because we had to make a space that people could make better use of, which made every step a critical thinking process.

The PSU Planners