Monday, July 18, 2011
space & collaboration proposal
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
digital spaces
real time occupancy information
I aim to make occupancy information accessible so people are aware of it. I have made observations on how spaces are occupied as well as how spaces are not occupied. I see many times that a space is at its fullest capacity with more people attempting to search for an available spot within that area and at the same time other spaces are quiet and still available to be occupied. I find that this is inefficient as the density of crowds is unnecessarily heavier when there are still other spaces within close proximity that are still open. I would then like to ensure crowd density within an area or building is equalized. Thus, I want to better utilize empty spaces by changing the awareness and nature in how people can occupy spaces.
This idea will be achieved through the use of sensor technology. By using sensor technology we can track and map the occupancy levels within a space or area. It will be then transferred to a database which will inform us of the occupancy information. This data then can be used to notify people of which spaces are available or not. For better accessibility, it can also be published online with real time data so people are better aware of when and which spaces are available. I will be using experimenting with software such as ‘Patchube’ to meet this goal. By publishing online, people do not necessarily have to be within the building or area at that time, it will help them track occupancy levels and decide which time will be suitable to enter that area or building. This will also give me the opportunity to visualize the data so it would be aesthetic for the audience.
The significance of this is that it will change the way people interact with the spaces around them, and as a result, it will better ensure space efficiency within an area or building. In the end, I will deliver an online real time data management website which will provide occupancy information.
Monday, July 11, 2011
collaboration & space
idea three: redo
I want to rethink the idea of ‘space’ and what it is. The idea of walls, doors, flooring and etc first comes to mind when we hear the word ‘space’. By exploring the idea of digital spaces such as wireless internet and hotspots, I would like to challenge the idea of a space that is not created by these physical elements. I would like to research and look at the digital (wireless internet) spaces created within an area (such as the FBE) and how it interacts with the physical elements. Through this, I would like to explore whether we can make these ‘invisible’ digital spaces, visible to users so they are able to see which areas have the best internet to access from.
This idea and concept will need a detailed study into the nature of how wireless internet operates. It will take into consideration the interaction and relationship between the digital space and the physical spaces that block and contain it. Once this research has been obtained, I would then need to apply it to the wireless network of the building and understand how the two elements work together. When successful, it will allow us to estimate and map out the best areas for wireless internet access.
The idea will be significant as it can redefine what space is. It will help people be aware of the digital spaces around them and also create the possibility of creating invisible spaces visible.
idea two: redo
I have made observations on how spaces are occupied as well as how spaces are not occupied. I see many times that a space is at its fullest capacity with more people attempting to search for an available spot within that area and at the same time other spaces are quiet and still available to be occupied. I find that this is inefficient as the density of crowds is unnecessarily heavier when there are still other spaces within close proximity that are still open. I would then like to ensure crowd density within an area or building is equalized. Thus, I aim to better utilize empty spaces by changing the awareness and nature in how people occupy spaces.
This idea will be achieved through the use of sensor technology. By using sensor technology we can track and map the occupancy levels within a space or area. This data then can be used to notify people of which spaces are available or not. For better accessibility, it can also be published online in real time so people are better aware of when and which spaces are available. By publishing online, people do not necessarily have to be within the building or area at that time, it will help them track occupancy levels and decide which time will be suitable to enter that area or building.
The significance of this is that it will change the way people interact with the spaces around them, and as a result, it will better ensure space efficiency within an area or building.
idea one: redo
I have made observations on the nature and trends of work and study spaces occupied within university. My opinion is that university is a place that should encourage students, lecturers, researchers and scholars to collaborate, teach and brainstorm ideas in order to meet a shared goal in their respected areas of interests. I have noticed that work and study spaces have been built to provide ‘room’ for these groups to work in, however, I find it somewhat inefficient in how these people are able to gather and let alone collaborate with one another. Therefore, I would like to aim for a change in the way these groups in university can occupy spaces so that they are able to better collaborate with one another.
This concept and idea would imply a change in the way we experience the spaces we occupy at university. I would like to explore the idea of how we can interact with the spaces around a building. How can we make spaces interactive and help us better collaborate with one another? I would like to investigate the possibility of a system that allocates people to a specific space that will allow them to be grouped with other people, as a result of this it can help stimulate their ideas about certain areas of interests through collaboration. I would like to propose an idea that will have students enter their areas of interests and courses taken for the semester. By using this information and transferring it into a database that can be shown from a website, we can help students (by using a username and password) be allocated a room in the building. Thus, this can help people interact with the spaces and better collaborate with others.
By creating this environment, that is, the ability to group people together in terms of their areas of interests through the interaction of spaces, it is possible that the quality of work and research from university can be improved. This can have the potential for students and researchers to have a better depth of understanding with their chosen area of interest, this will be able to result in better networks with people and future jobs.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
refined ideas
I intend to redesign how people occupy and experience spaces. This would affect the space and energy efficiency of a building. From this my aim is for a means to change the social behaviour of users within a building. The reason why I would like to explore this idea is that it has the potential to change the way users occupy and interact with buildings. We can apply this idea by using a few technologies such as sensors and programming that will calculate and return data for which spaces are suitable and available for the user. Another form of technology that can be applied (and linked to programming) is the use of online social media that will help determine the ‘networking’ of users (such as students). The idea of networking is to group certain people together which will help them connect to other ‘similar’ people they would not usually collaborate with. This is significant because it will trigger a change in the way people operate and interact within a space or building. It may be able to change social behavioural trends as well as encourage effective collaboration between ‘like-minded’ designers in the FBE.