MAS960: Spatial Information Design - Announcement

Assignment for Tuesday 4/7 E14 Performance: Work Results

rthe — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:08:10 +0000

Software Team:
- Figure out Edge Blending pre-existing library?
- Keystoning > distorting opengl image
- one app, 2 opengl windows (>processing)
- 3D Model Import in Quartz Composer / Processing / OpenGL?
- which software to use

Graphics:
- Visualize the 3D perspective of the building. How does it work to focus on one specific lab? How is the motion?
- What visual representations can we have—type. images etc? How

Audio and Interaction (currently the same)
- Can we get input from 4 mics? does it need a hardware interface?
- what software to use? will we use a second computer which is connect to the one in the 3rd floor?
- how do the mics look like? Make the interaction understandable.

another facade idea

plushfish — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:14:18 +0000

really, a "shooter" might work...

Paul Mijksenaar's Talk on Monday

rthe — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:39:03 +0000

We are very happy to welcome Paul Mijksenaar to our class next Tuesday. Find below the info for his talk on Monday, we expect to see all of MAS 960.

WHAT:
Paul Mijksenaar:
"Architecture and Wayfinding: A Matter of Spaces and Cues"

WHEN:
Monday, March 30, 2009 5:00pm - 7:00pm

WHERE:
Wiesner Room, MIT Media Lab (2nd Floor)

SUMMARY:
In this talk, Paul Mijksenaar will demonstrate his ideas on the strong role of architecture for wayfinding (spatial) criteria and, accordingly, the task of the signage's (verbal) criteria. In addition, he will discuss the challenges and opportunities of dynamic signage with active interfaces.

BIO:

Assignment #04: vertical travel installation

achang — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:16:30 +0000

(Just a heads up about the next assignment, from Dave, in case you wanted to start thinking about it earlier. Please first be sure to read the readings for Ben Rubin's lecture. This design assignment will be due next Tuesday, on March 3rd.)

Design an installation that would work with either E14's elevator OR one or more staircases. This can be either an artistic installation, or
it could be an informational intervention with some specific function. It can be sited inside the elevator, outside the cab, or in close relation
to any of the stairs. This installation should enhance your experience of vertical travel in E14. You may, for example, create an installation
that encourages the building inhabitants to engage in more vertical travel and social interaction.

For this assignment, I would prefer to see an animation. If, however, you feel that your design can be thoughtfully expressed in some other way (sketches, models, etc.), that is also acceptable.

Readings for Feb. 26th (Ben Rubin Guest Lecture)

achang — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:01:27 +0000

Dear class,

Ben Rubin has suggested four short readings for us in preparation for class on Thursday.

Robert Irwin, a Dia:Beacon article by Michael Govan
Simultaneous Perception in The Experience of Space by Tony Hiss
The Mind's Eye, essay by Oliver Sacks
Audible Information Design in the New York City Subway System: A Case Study in Proc. of ICAD (International Community for Auditory Display) '98 by Ben Rubin

Assignment #2 Phase 2 reminders

achang — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:27:57 +0000

Hi all,

Dave wanted to send out a reminder for the homework and class next Tuesday. Please plan your presentation ahead of class, since you will only be given 5 min. per person to explain your project. We have set this time limit so we will have enough time for discussion after each presentation. We do not expect you to cover every aspect of your project during presentation; we can read about the details from your online submission. Instead, for your presentation, just pick out the parts of your ideas that you find the most important and share them with the class.

Ask/post/email if you have any questions!

Readings for Thursday Feb 19th class discussion

warren — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:50:57 +0000

[revised by agnes]
Hi all,

There are three readings for class discussion tomorrow, all posted in the syllabus. It might seem like a lot, but they are all pretty easy reads so you can read quickly and catch what interests you.

1. Body, Personal Relations, and Spatial Values in Space and Place by Yi-Fu Tuan
: 20 pages, with a few diagrams, but should be a relatively fast read. He discusses how spatial divisions and values originate from the human body, and how space and experience of spaciousness affects how we perceive more abstract things like competence or freedom.

2. Selections from A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction by Christopher Alexander

Spectacle and the Street: Civic Rituals and Public Space

small — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:36:02 +0000

Dear class,

This lecture tonight might be good inspiration for our E14 performance project. Also, the work of Bread and Puppet is amazing if you are not familiar with it. Please attend if you can.

Also, as a reminder here are the two out of class required lectures for this term:

Bill Viola 6:30pm Tuesday, March 10. Room 10-250

Paul Mijksenaar 5pm Monday, March 30. Weisner Room

thanks,

dave

Center for Advanced Visual Studies 265 Massachusetts Ave 3rd Fl N52-390 Cambridge MA 02139 617 253 4415 www.cavs.mit.edu

CAVS Fellow John Bell
Spectacle and the Street: Civic Rituals and Public Space
Tuesday, February 24, 6:30 PM

What is a block diagram? (with example)

small — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:57:27 +0000

Hi class,

There was a question about the "block diagram" for this week's assignment. It is common when proposing a project to provide, or be asked to provide, a block diagram. There is no strict meaning or format, but generally it consists of a series of labelled boxes with lines or arrows connecting them. For a hardware project, the block diagram can show the major components of the system and how they are connected. For a software project, a good block diagram makes clear how the software will be architected and how it is modularized. I find this to be a very useful part of the design process, because when you have difficulty making the diagram, if usually means that you didn't think enough about how it would actually work. And when you do have a good diagram, it makes it easy to farm out the production of a project, debug it and explain it to the client. It is also very useful when working with various trades, such as electricians and fabricators. (click title for more...)

Annoucement: E14 information posted

achang — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:37:35 +0000

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that we have uploaded resources about E14 on the E14 Info page, linked at the top. Current content includes floorplans, sections, and a 3d model. Feel free to use these in any way for your assignments throughout the semester.

If you would like something (anything) that isn't there, let us know and we'll see about getting it for you.

The offer also extends to things that aren't E14 -- if you would like something (anything) about space or information that isn't here (or anywhere), let us know and we'll see what we can do.

Enjoy!
-your fellow TA's