I chose log assignment 8 for an example of diversity because learning about the different architectural styles of Frank Gehry and Stewart Brand showed me that not only is diversity shown in people's social lives but also through architecture and other aspects of life.

Log Assignment 8

            In the films Sketches of Frank Gehry , I learned so much about modern architecture that I could relate to in the readings of Stewart Brand. I could see relationships in the two dealing with things like high road, low road, magazine architecture, and satisficing.

In the film we were able to understand the mind and workings of Gehry.  All of Gehry’s buildings fit into the definition of high road buildings. You can use any of Gehry’s buildings as an example. They are all unique in their own way. None of Gehry’s buildings fit into the society that they are placed in because they are so different from any other architects work. It gives his buildings a very modern, crazy look to them which is also very costly.

The definition of a low road building does not fit Gehry’s architectural style. A low road building is one that is unrespectable, having a swift responsiveness to the occupants, is street smart, and mercurial. All of Gehry’s buildings are highly respectable mostly because they are so unique and strange looking. In the case of street smarts Gehry’s buildings, without doubt are built for style first, then purpose which also doesn’t always make them easy accessible to the occupants.

Gehry is much of a magazine architect. Again he looks for style first, then purpose which is the exact opposite of Brand looking for function before looks. The reason for Gehry’s fame is because of the uniqueness of his work not how well it functions; which is the definition of magazine architecture.

In decision making, satisficing explains selecting the first option that meets a need or option that seems to address most needs rather than the “optimal” solution. When designing a building Gehry is constantly changing his mind. He doesn’t focus on the optimal use for the building as much as he does with the appearance.

Diversity Example 2

Throughout these three pictures you can see the diversity in the classroom. We are all different, yet worked so well together, never with any problems. I have greatly enjoyed working with this group of people. It was great getting to know people from different  cultures.