Journal Four

// Angelique Meza // Week of March 8th //

Goals for the Weeks

❖ Add in doors for hallways and interior rooms
❖ Finish adding in basic interior walls and dimensions for level 3 and 4
❖ ​Make lighting/window plans based on room layout and position
❖ Finish interior walls and floor plans
❖ Check level 2 layout and dimensions
❖ Begin adding in IBM object items
❖ Finalize and plan material list and color palette for physical model
❖ Walkthrough and rendering for Revit model
❖ Research about building cross sectional models

My Research and What I Learned

Cross-Sectional Models
My research at this time has been focused on preparing and understanding the components that
tie together to make a cross section model of our complex. I first began by researching what
aspects of the complex were important to include in a physical model. Cross section drawings and
models of a design are good ways to give a new perspective and relay more detailed information
off the design to others (1). Cross sections are very useful for making parts of the structure such as
walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, doors, and spaces (exterior vs interior enclosure) clearer in a 3
dimensional form that can sometimes be harder to visualize from a floor plan (1). Thanks to this
source I want to also consider making drawing plans of our complex physical model prior to
building to have a better visual idea of what we will be building. My second source was a research
guide for mainly if we wanted to make cross section drawings of our complex. However, it also
helped me get a better understanding of the types of components I should consider including in
our physical model such as furniture, wall layers, ceiling/floor heights and variations, stairs, and
materials (that will be used for the actual complex) in order to help give a better overall idea of the
design. I also found watching a tutorial video by 30X40 Design Workshop on physical models to
really give me a better idea of how useful a model can be to understanding the interactions and
space of the complex. Other features like pavilions, vegatations, and our patio can really be
visualized in the physical model and help us better see how the residents will be interacting with
the space. This video also helped me understand materials like wood types, tools, and
methods/tips that are useful when constructing a cross section and how to approach the process.
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Inspiration cross section models we will be referencing.

Bibliography

1. “Why Cross Sections Matter in Technical Design College.” Digital School Technical Design
College, 2 Oct. 2020,
www.digitalschool.ca/why-cross-sections-matter-in-technical-design-college/.
2. How to Draw House Cross Sections,
www.the-house-plans-guide.com/how-to-draw-cross-sections.html.
3. Reinholdt, Eric, director. Architecture Model Making Tutorial Part 1. 30X40 Design
Workshop, 2019.

Accomplishments
❖ Finished putting in my interior walls/floor plans for 2-3 bedroom studio
❖ Was able to communicate and plan for a meeting with our advisor to review Revit model
progress
❖ Edited timeline to reflect on our progress so far and planning ahead to get the cross section
model done
❖ Began brainstorming and planning what we want to include in our cross section model
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Reflection on Goals and Timeline

I think Ally and I are still pretty well off with our progress so far. I think that we will
have to start multitasking between working on our physical model and the
walkthroughs/rendering of our Revit model due to time constraints. However, the way
our timeline has been planned it seems like we will have enough time to get both of
these tasks done, especially since we will be going back in person.