MODULE 7: PART 1

1. For each video list/discuss the key concepts you learned.
In the first video I watched, "Architecture: The Science of Design", the key points I noticed were about skyscrapers, and concrete. I learned that all skyscrapers move or sway in the wind and scientists and architects have to build within parameters set. A key point was that weather can have an effect on the design of a building. What kind of weather will the building need to be able to sustain or endure effects the design. A key point about concrete was that it is still changing. It can be made to be high performance or be normal or original concrete. Scientists can create new forms of concrete and they are used in different ways. 
In the second video, "Last Call for Planet Earth: Sustainable Development and Architecture", the main idea was explained in different ways by each speaker. These architects and designers explain that creating and even changing existing structures can be done and should be done. The changes that need to be made can be done easier than we think and will have benefits for everyone. I think that building more sustainable buildings is key to our life here on this planet. One of the speakers said that this is a revolution and sometimes revolutions hurt. I agree with her that this is a type of revolution and it will take some time and hurt a little but it needs to be done. 

2. How do the videos relate to the readings in the text?
I thought the videos related to the readings pretty well . I always enjoy watching the videos because it helps to further understand and put the information into perceptive for me. 

3. What is your opinion of the films? How do they add depth to understanding of Architecture?
I liked both films. The first one I watched was very similar, probably done by the same people, as one I watched for a previous Module and I think it looks very outdated and could be done much better. I think that because it looks like something out of the 80's it doesn't give it the credit it deserves, there is factual information but it looks cheesy. The second video was my favorite. It was really interesting to get different ideas and perspectives from architects from around the world. 

4. Why did you choose the films that you watched?
I chose these because, well the second one by just the title sounded interesting and the first was because another video didn't work on my computer. I wanted to watch the "Last Call for Planet Earth" and the "Imperial Rome" video because just by the title they sounded interesting.