Design Communications

Aubrey White
Table of Contents
Lab 1 - Orthographic Plans 3
Lab 2 - Orthographic Projections and Elevations 4
Lab 3 - Collage Drawings and Elevations 5
Lab 4 - Analytical Photography
Transition Space 6
Focal Space 7
Passage Space 8
Lab 5 - Collage Drawings and Compositions 9
Lab 6 - Revisiting Orthographic Plans and Sections
Sections and Plan 10
Hybrid Drawings 11
Lab 7 - Introduction to 3D Modeling 12
Lab 8 - 3D Cameras, Perspective, and Promenade
Exteriors 13
Interiors 14
Lab 9 - Basic Lighting, Materials, and Rendering
Materials One 15
Materials Two 16
Materials Three 17
Lab 10 - Non-Photorealistic Rendering 18
Lab 11 - Introduction to Computational Design 19
Lab 12 - Introduction to Environmental Simulations
Sun Studies 20
Shadow Studies 22
Solar Radiation Studies 23
Lab 1 - Orthographic Plans
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

The objective of this lab is to learn how to read and

explain orthographic plan drawings. Specifically, we
were taught how different line weights represented
various architectural features, how to apply line

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
weights in AutoCAD, and how to use a plot style ta-
ble. Additionally, we learned how to properly scale a
drawing, what level of detail is needed at each scale,
and how to export from AutoCAD.

This assignment asked us to add line weights to our

studio section of the King Pavilion. This gave us an
opportunity to become familiar with AutoCAD as
well as apply the skills we learned about hierarchy.

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Greg’s Studio in King Pavilion

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

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Lab 2 - Orthographic Projections and Elevations

The objective of this lab was to learn how to read and interpret Marika-Alderton House by Glenn Murcutt
orthographic elevation drawings. We were also taught how to create
an elevation by using orthographic projections and applying a
hierarchy of line weights to improve clarity using AutoCAD. As a final
step, color, tone, and shadows were added using Adobe Illustrator to
depict spatial depth and represent materiality.

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

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Lab 3 - Collage Drawings and Elevations

The objective of this assignment was to add entourage, texture, and Marika-Alderton House by Glenn Murcutt
backgrounds to the elevation from our second lab. These techniques
were applied using a combination of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe
Photoshop, making the render more realistic.

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

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 Lab 4 - Analytical Photography: Transition Space
The objective of this
assignment was to use
a camera to capture
certain aspects of
architecture and
architectural
moments. We were
taught about
composition, scale,
depth of field, and
various other
photography
techniques to assist us
in this assignment.
These three images
represent transitional
spaces around campus.

Window inside the College of Design Team Project with

towards the parking garage looking out towards the parking lot Suzette Sosa Valle

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Lab 4 - Analytical Photography: Focal Space

College of Design staircase looking down College of Design elevator shaft looking down Memorial Union column looking up

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Lab 4 - Analytical Photography: Passage Space

Set of chess pieces at Memorial Union Railing on the first floor of the College of Design
of the College of Design

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Lab 5 - Collage Drawings and Compositions
The objective of this lab was to learn and execute
different photocollage methods such as:
perspective scaling, depth of field, foreground and
background, and juxtaposition. A combination of
Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop were used
to apply line weights, add entourage, color, and
tone.

The image on the right depicts a funeral. The sign

reads: “Welcome to the funeral for my hopes and
dreams. Thank you for coming! See you next
semester.” Three students are in attendance. The
hallway scene is based off of an image taken at
Memorial Union.

Welcome to the funeral

for my hopes and
dreams.

Thank you for coming!

See you next semester.

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

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Lab 6 - Revisiting Orthographic Plans and Sections
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Section View A Section View B

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Plan View

The objective of this lab was to read, cre- Both of the section views shown
above are cuts of the same
ate, and explain orthographic drawings. structure shown on the right.
These plans were generated using Auto-

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION
Within the plan, both section
CAD. The next step was to add poche cut lines are labeled and
appropri-ately marked to A
and entourage to each of the sections, correlate with each section.
resulting in a hybrid compositional
drawing.

Individual Project B

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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 Lab 6 - Revisiting Orthographic Plans and Sections
on A Hybrid Drawing
Section B Hybrid Drawing

A hybrid drawing of Section A A hybrid drawing of Section B

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Lab 7 - Introduction to 3D Modeling
The objective of this lab was to begin to learn and
understand the basic concepts of 3D modeling
using Rhino. The assignment was to construct a 3D
model using 2D drawings and export the model as a
2D drawing. The drawings were then edited in
Adobe Illustrator for clarity and improved line
weights.

Individual Project

The image shown is the 2D representation of the 3D model created.

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Lab 8 - 3D Cameras, Perspective, and Promenade

The objective of this assignment was to learn about

and understand the importance of the camera in
digital models. We were asked to create five various
views depicting the interior and exterior of a building
model in Rhino and export them as a 2D drawing.
Images were then edited for line weights and clarity
using Adobe Illustrator.

The two images above are exterior shots showing alternate sides of the same building.

Individual Project

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Lab 8 - 3D Cameras, Perspective, and Promenade

Top left: a view from the interior looking towards the door and windows Bottom: a view from the first level looking up the stairs Top right: an interior view looking at the wall with the stairs

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Lab 9 - Basic Lighting, Materials, and Rendering

The objective of this assignment was to Top left: back view

experiment with materiality and lighting Top right: front view
while creating digital renderings. We
were taught how to apply building Bottom: front view with the pool
materials, manipulate lighting, and set
up the camera. This assignment used a
combination of Rhino and V-Ray to
output the files and Adobe Photoshop to
crop the images.

Individual Project

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Lab 9 - Basic Lighting, Materials, and Rendering

Top left: back view

Top right: front view

Bottom: front view with the pool

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Lab 9 - Basic Lighting, Materials, and Rendering

Top left: back view

Top right: front view

Bottom: front view with the pool

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Lab 10 - Non-Photorealistic Rendering

The objective of this assignment was to learn how to create complex renderings The above view uses a previous rendering with the addition of entourage.
using a variety of software. We learned how to apply different photo-collage
techniques and brushes and how to convey materiality, scale and mood. These
render-ings were done using a combination of Rhino and V-Ray while the post-
rendering and entourage was added using both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe
Photoshop.

Individual Project

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Lab 11 - Introduction to Computational Design
The objective of this assignment was to apply basic
elements of a script and demonstrate how that
applies to architecture, while understanding
geometry and variables in three dimension. This
assignment asked us to write a basic script to
perform a simple computational task by apply a
parametric transformation of geometry and
manipulating variables.

The image above features the ‘Surprised Pikachu’ meme. Using a pre-made script to create repeating patterns of circles, the
image is recreated from the original.

Individual Project

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Lab 12 - Introduction to Environmental Simulations
The objective of the first part of this assignment was
to create our own 3D models of a structure and study
how the sun affects it over various days of the year. 1/21
8:38 am
We observed five times of the day in three seasons of
the year to demonstrate this. The model was created
using Rhino and the renderings were put out using V-
Ray. Images were then edited for clarity and to show
the section cut using Adobe Illustrator.
1/21
9 am

1/21
12 pm

1/21
4 pm

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

1/21
4:12 pm

On the right are five sun studies at various points of the day on January
21, 2019.

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Lab 12 - Introduction to Environmental Simulations

7/21
4/21
6:20 am
5:51 am

4/21 7/21
9 am 9 am

4/21 7/21
12 pm
12 pm

4/21
4 pm
7/21
4 pm

4/21
6:01 7/21
6:49 pm

Above are five sun studies at various points of the day on April 21, 2019. Above are five sun studies at various points of the day on July 21, 2019.

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Lab 12 - Introduction to Environmental Simulations
The objective of the second part of this assignment 6/21 Shadows
was to become familiar with Grasshopper and Diva to
depict multiple environmental factors to compare
simultaneously. Simulations were done on a
structure modeled in Rhino and employed a
combination of Grass-hopper and Diva to run the
desired scripts. Images were then cropped, compiled,
and labeled using Adobe Acrobat.

9/21 and 3/21

Shadows

12/21 Shadows

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

On the right are three shadow studies observed at four various points
in the year over multiple hours of the day.

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Lab 12 - Introduction to Environmental Simulations
The objective of the third portion of this
assignment was to observe and analyze the North Elevation
6/1 - 8/31 North Elevation

solar radiation on a structure over portions of 11/1 - 2/8

the year. Four elevations are shown to

compare the radiation easily. The structures
were modeled in Rhino and a combination of
Diva and Grasshopper were used to run the
simulations over a season’s time period. South Elevation
6/1 - 8/31
Finally, images were cropped, labeled, and South Elevation
compiled using Adobe Acrobat. 11/1 - 2/8

East Elevation
6/1 - 8/31

East Elevation
11/1 - 2/8

West Elevation
6/1 - 8/31
West Elevation
11/1 - 2/8

Summer Solar Radiation Winter Solar Radiation

Team Project with Suzette Sosa Valle

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