The week 9 lecture investigated the concept of architecture as an assistive device. Firstly, it was mentioned how architecture is traditionally used to protect. However the remainder of the lecture focused on the opportunities architecture can provide. Architecture in my mind is becoming much more experiential than purely aethetical and this incorporates the opportunities the architecture provides. Looking forward, this lecture has introduced the idea of investigating how people use space and how people undertake activities. This will be an interesting method of designing with the change in library design rapidly changing, forecasting its future requirements will be tough.
Key to this thought is how technology will impact the way we use objects, experience space, interact and such. The current divide between physical and virtual creates two seperate environments. Currently places are built to suit the technology most likely being used. For instance computer rooms are darkened to prevent glare and create the best environment for viewing the screen.
Key to this thought is how technology will impact the way we use objects, experience space, interact and such. The current divide between physical and virtual creates two seperate environments. Currently places are built to suit the technology most likely being used. For instance computer rooms are darkened to prevent glare and create the best environment for viewing the screen.
However advances in technology could change this. The following video is an example of a possible technology which will break down the barriers between physical and virtual and allow the 2 realms to coincide.
The above video outlines the extensive possibilities of future technologies, in particular technologies which would impact heavily on the way we learn and interact, two key elements of a library.
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