You know what, one of the things that I absolutely hate is formal writing - can you tell?! I know I’m not naturally good at it and to be honest hate reading, don’t enjoy research topics endlessly and how do you state a reference?!
Some of you may feel the same way… It took me a while and a great tutor to really understand how to approach my dissertation and by the end of it, thinking of the actual subject was the most difficult part!
Lets kick off with a bit of background of how we did our ‘design dissertation’. Essentially we had to pick a topic/question/statement which we could research, write 5000 words and make into a website.
I’ll be straight with you here is mine: MANIPULATIVE ARCHITECTURE
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Just when you thought you could jet off to Spain…
It’s all changed again this month and I’m sure some of you will have taken advantage of it by going to one of my bucket-list locations for after lockdown and for those of you who didn’t sure are regretting it now - I know I am!
With the Government asking for us to return to work where possible and the furlough scheme changing for companies as of August I think a few of us will be feeling a little uneasy over the next month.
Before I check in with you all again let’s remember to use this time wisely and for the good of yourself and the ones closest to you…
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Many large commercial properties now take advantage of installing a green roof - this is mainly due to the expanse of roof they have, which obviously means they gain greatly from it. One example of this is the Newton building at Nottingham Trent University that has approximately 2,500sqm worth of sedum varieties that have become an ecosystem for insects and larger wildlife…
But how can a Green Roof really help us and our homes?
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You’ve seen the term ‘minimalist’ everywhere in the past year - but what’s it really about and where do you begin?
Minimalism is a word that’s been thrown about A LOT this past year and it really has almost become a craze..
The basic idea is to live a more simple life that you enjoy. Not the idea that you should live with no possessions!
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Well sometimes you have to just sit in a big room and listen to someone speak for a few hours.. Sounds familiar right? Like something you’ve done your whole life throughout school..
Now here is the fundamental change. YOU have chosen to study this. YOU have paid to be here. Supposedly you want to learn this stuff. But I was right there feeling the exact same - I did not want to go to (what I believed to be) the most boring set up a class can be.
To be honest with you I’m not that great at listening and taking notes, especially when it is on technical information. The end of the day I am very slow at reading and if I write fast I definitely can’t read my own writing a week later.
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You’re thinking of venturing into the city but where should you make sure you book into?
There are a million different places that you should go within the capital city BUT here are a few different themes and places to go whilst it’s hopefully not too overcrowded!
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You’ve seen the term ‘minimalist’ everywhere in the past year - but what’s it really about and where do you begin?
Minimalism is a word that’s been thrown about A LOT this past year and it really has almost become a craze..
The basic idea is to live a more simple life that you enjoy. Not the idea that you should live with no possessions!
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There’s always places far and wide that you’d like to visit however right now everything is up in the air. If you’re already thinking about that next trip you make and are looking for a few days away which would only break the bank as much as a weekend away in the UK would then you’ve stopped in the right place…
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We’ve already started talking about the idea of compact or ‘tiny’ living and how there are some great examples of how to do it well out there.. If you haven’t seen those yet jump back for a minute and have a look at An Intro to Compact Living, Compact Living vs. My living Space and Hacks for Living in a Tiny Space … I promise they’re not long and super easy reads!
Right, now we’re back and all caught up let’s be frank…
First of all ‘Compact Living’ is not going to suit everyone. I’ve got to hazard a guess and say most people are forced into it. One great example is your room in university halls - but they are intentionally designed to work for what you typically need.
Following this idea let’s jump straight into the pro’s and con’s for the people that are considering downsizing...
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Right, from the off we’re focusing on the ‘stuff’ that you’re either not sure about getting rid of or you know you probably should let it go but there’s always some little voice inside that says you should keep it.
This is the barrier that stops a lot of people from realistically moving towards a less cluttered and more simple life.
The 3 Month Rule is something that The Minimalists talk about as a good strategy to keep things going, especially after you’ve taken part in the Minimalism Month…
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This is one of the main reasons I chose my uni and why I have had such a range of experience in different sectors to this date. My placement year made me. If you get a decent placement job with some good people it can seriously set you up for final year and potentially later on! In fact quite a few graduates I know have since gone back to their placement company for full time work…
Which means you need to put in some effort and enthusiasm when finding and applying to companies.
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Who ever thought we’d still be (semi)isolating!?
The majority of us are still working from home or remain furloughed until further notice…
We’ve been given the chance very recently to have a socially distanced BBQ, have a McDonalds and visit with a single-person household. It also appears like some sort of social distancing measures will be in place for the inevitable future with more city roads becoming pedestrianised and a more organised shopping experience… All of these still come with rules and regulations of course, like the obligatory face mask on public transport, but all to protect us in the long run.
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A relatively simple way to introduce renewable energy into new and existing homes…
By now we’ve all heard of solar power, whether it’s powering your little garden lights or your home the concept is still pretty much the same.
Solar Panels (or Photovoltaics/PV) take the sun’s energy (renewable energy) and then convert it into electricity that we can use to heat or light our homes. Traditionally solar panels are installed on the roof however they have been known to also be installed in gardens, green roofs and smaller outbuildings.
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You’ve been at home a few weeks and by now I’m sure that there are some things that have started to annoy you about the space you live, eat, sleep, work and relax in!
I’ve had a few people asking me about how to make their rooms ‘nice’ or organised and my first point of response is that you need to let some things go!
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Lots of links!
That’s about it here is lots of links to things that may be helpful and otherwise take you a few hours to find on your own…
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So here is my list of the top places and attractions, sites, architecture and experiences I am adding straight to that bucket list ready for when it’s time to travel again!
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