DesignTechnology                                                                          21.06.2012

Design Opportunity: Trellised Panels.

TASK: Search for pictures of different Trellising Panels. You may not like every aspect of the panels, but a certain feature. Copy and paste these images onto a word document and under every image explain which feature of each picture you like. Explain how this feature would fit your design brief, and why it would be the most suitable for the cause. I like this excercie- lets me describe what I love and hate about it all.

 Waved Top Diamond Lattice Trellised Panel Fence

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Likes:  I like the way the designer has incorporated the fencing block for privacy with the curved finish of the trellis. The trellising reminds me of waves, also something I like. I think it would've looked better with a scalloped edge. It speaks tranquility.

Dislikes: I dislike the posts in between the panels of  waved trellising and fence- but I understand its reason for being there, as the fence would not be as strong if even that, without the posts inbetween.  

 

 Curved Cloud Trellised Panel

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Likes: I like how the trellis is diamond-shaped and the size of the cut outs. I also like the midway-down block- adds an element of privacy aswell as design. I like the scalloped finish- gives it edge compared to a flat top.

Dislikes: Nothing, it's great.

 Simple Trellis Fence and Gate

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Likes: Reminds me of home- In the Philippines we have Chicken Coops similar to this. It's a very simple design but at the same time I think it looks great. Very Oriental.

Dislikes: The flimsiness of the panels. If anything beside chickens were to be held inside of the coop, it'd defs be busted.

 

Oriental Framed Trellis Panel

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Likes: The simplicity of the design. I think the horizontal lattice slats make the fence look very elegant.

Dislikes: Flimsy perhaps- Sure I could kick a soccer ball right through it. I haven't got much to say about this trellised panel, due ti its simplicity.

Metal Roofing Trellis Panel

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Likes: The rusted metal bars give the panel a vintage and rustic look, something I take to well. I like the idea of trellising being used as a roof rather than a fence panel- this reminds  me of the hanging gardens, Babylon. I think the idea of a roofing trellis panel is very unique.

Dislike: Nothing- I really like this idea.

Simple Waved Trellis Panel

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Likes: Yet another simple design- basic but elegant. I think the trellising gives the garden more detail- looks great. I like how the trellising carries on through the posts.

Dislikes: Nothing- size, shape and design look great.

Wooden Vertical Slat Post Head Trellis Fence

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Likes: I like the vertical lattice slats- elongates the fence. I also like the width of trellis panel between posts- not too long, or too short. I also like the height of the fence- not too tall, or too short. 

Dislikes: I think for privacy reasons, the fence should be blocked. Otherwise nothing against it- great design.

Enough Talking,

-Im out.

Thrusday 21st June 2012 

NEW DEFINITIONS :-)
Okay, so this is gonna sound so random but today as I was G-searching 'trellis panels' for a new post. I clicked on a picture and the trellis panels on it sort of reminded me of Aunty and Uncle's wedding. The 'arbor' under which they were married, also had trellis panels so I decided to search 'wedding trellis panels' and the captions of the images I clicked on all mentioned 'pergola' and 'wedding arbors' so I searched 'wedding pergolas'- low an behold I got a good 1,140,000 hits. I continued searching pergolas and arbors with keywords such as 'trellis panel' and 'diamond lattice', etc. Anyway, I feel I should create a post with it's definitions. (Links below)- here goes...

arbor[ar·bor]
noun
1. a leafy, shady recess formed by tree branches, shrubs, etc.
2. latticework bower intertwined with climbing vines and flowers.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/arbor?s=t.

pergola

[pur-guh-luh]noun

1.  a colonnade having the form of such an arbor.
2. an arbor formed of horizontal trelliswork supported on columns or posts, over which vines or other plants are trained.

Link: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pergola.

Happy Blogging,
-Lorna :-)

Currently working on a new Sketchup Proj.
Watch this Space.

Gotta Love the Eiffel :-)
Who needs travel! Found myself a New Best Freind.

It's really bugging me now- my blog date is forever a day behind. Awks'yo

Live by it.

Cool Quote..


"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. "

-Albert Einstien :-)

Thursday 14th June 2012

Google Sketch-up Project

TASK: Watch the four 'Getting Started' videos by Google Sketchup (Link to Sketchup Youtube Channel below), follow the steps and create whatever they do, eg: a basic house, interiors, etc.

So far I've watched 3 Parts of 4, each of which teaches you to navigate sketchup and create a mini-project.

In Part 1 we don't create anything-its more about getting started, choosing the correct template, navigating sketchup, efficiently using sketchup tools, etc.

In Part 2 we create a basic house using tools such as push pull, the move tool, orbit, panning, zoom, offset, etc. (See earlier posts for screen shots of my house).

In Part 3 we create a detailed interior of a house. I've tried this mini-proj three times and it's beginning to frustrate me.The first, Sketchup crashed on me, the second I must've used the wrong tool because it came out super deformed and the last I ran out of time to finish. I have decided not to spend anymore time to complete this project as I now have the skills I need to create a detailed orthographic drawing of my Flower Box. The steps kinda repeat itself, so I'm not missing out on much :-).

Steps Completed in the 3 of 4 Periods I've been using Sketchup:

• Creating the interior of a basic house (with awesome windows).
•  Learned to use simple tools such as push pull, the move tool, orbit, panning, zoom, offset, the eraser, the move tool, etc.

I've learned this among other things but don't plan on progressing forward in Sketchup because I now have all the skills I need. I'd love to learn more about sketchup, but as for now I'll leave my Sketchup skills as is.

Yeow, this' getting real long. Jumping off,
-i'm out.

(PS: Googke Stekchup Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/sketchupvideo?feature=results_main).

Thursday 7th June  2012                                                                                                       07.06.2012

Sketchup Screenshots

Getting Started with Sketchup- Parts 1 and 2
Here's my completed house.

Description: Extremely basic- Soon shall be moving on to bbigger and brighter things. ;-)

Google Sketchup! :-)


Google defines it's product as follows..

'Google Sketchup: SketchUp is a 3D modeling program designed for architects, civil engineers, filmmakers, game developers, and related professions. It also includes features to facilitate the placement of models in Google Earth. It is designed to be easier to use than other 3D CAD programs.'

The tools on sketchup are easy to use- even more so if you watch the tutorials as I have. I think the 3D Warehouse is awesome and I love the paint tool. Sketchup enables me to easily and efficiently create

different virtual models. I am able to save my projects and work on them later- awesome.

I've subscribed to Google Sketchup on Youtube. Currently watching and following the steps for Part 3/4. I must admit, the window detailing does look prettty cool :-)

NEXT STEP: Uploading pics of my first attempt of a basic house, amongst other things.