Monthly Archives: September 2017
Viewing Britton in the context of a “natural” lens
I used the lens “landscape as nature”. I applied this lens to Britton Plaza. When observing I took the people out of the scene, which caused me to think about what it would be like if this space was “natural” … Continue reading
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Ideology of a Construction Scene
In his essay “The Beholding Eye: Ten Versions of the Same Scene,” D.W. Meinig suggests that a landscape can be viewed as “ideology,” shaped by the cultural values of the people who interact with it. Underlying every scene is a … Continue reading
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Landscape as Habitat in Philadelphia
The Cira green building at Drexel University- apartments for students A quick trip to visit my cousin in Philadelphia led me to a beautifully constructed dorm. What struck me first about the building was park located on a rooftop in … Continue reading
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Observing a Scene
I am interpreting Britton Plaza through the lens as of a landscape as a habitat. Britton plaza has been constructed to fit the exact needs of college students. The space reflects the values of the group of students that attend … Continue reading
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This Auditorium is a Problem
Rumor has it, the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium (ATS) is named for a trustee who agreed to fund the building if she could design it herself. Schlechter was not an architect. One performance artist grumbled that she wished she had … Continue reading
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Observing Landscape as Place on the Streets of Downtown Carlisle, PA
Sounds and Feels Cars whizzed by me on the street as a constant flow of traffic entered and left the intersection. Occasional car horns broke through the rumbling engines in stopped traffic and the music coming from inside people’s cars. … Continue reading
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Observation Assignment: Britton Plaza Landscape as System
At first glance, Britton Plaza is a place I have walked through many a times. It seems like I walk though it at least once a day if not more. For this assignment, I tried to see this landscape as … Continue reading
Validity of NASA’s Climate Change Information
Being that the topic of climate change has been increasingly debated over the past years, it is important to know whether the information you are reading is from a credible source or not. Nowadays, two people can easily get into … Continue reading
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Analyzing Climate Change Data
When analyzing data in regards to climate change, one must look towards the authors, whether or not the findings have been peer reviewed and vetted by fellow scientists, and the sources that are cited within the report. I first look … Continue reading
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Evaluating the Credibility of Climate Sources
There are hundreds of documents reviewing climate change. How can you be sure of which ones are accurate? In order to ensure you are receiving solely factual information, it is important to evaluate the credibility of sources while reviewing them. … Continue reading