Why Make Architecture Models?

Here's why you should be making physical models of your architecture. Even with so many digital tools that are faster and more accurate and easier to change, I still build physical scale models of my architecture. I treat building models as a form of three-dimensional sketching. The act of making and manipulating things with your hands has been scientifically shown to produce more efficient, more creative, and more insightful solutions to problems. Physical feedback from our physical environment benefits our creative performance. Making models allows me to: Step away from the distractions of an all digital environment Sketch in three-dimensions Have a tangible product to engage with and show the client Unearth new ideas. Deliberate vs. unexpected or unplanned design revelations provide insights I can't find any other way Models are teaching tools of real-world physics They allow for metacognition: thinking about how you're thinking about a problem. At its heart, architecture is about making and I hope this inspires you to go and make (great) things! Thanks as always for watching...cheers... // GEAR I USE // DRONE: *Mavic Pro by DJI: http://amzn.to/2hW3dTA DSLR CAMERA: Canon 6DMKII http://thirtybyforty.com/6dmkii Canon 80D: http://amzn.to/2fBWGMQ LENSES: Canon 24mm f2.8 Lens: http://amzn.to/29l7ac5 Canon 40mm f2.8 Lens: http://amzn.to/29x2QcI Canon 10 - 18mm f4.5 - 5.6 IS Lens: http://amzn.to/2vyErvS Canon 24-70mm f2.8L Lens: http://amzn.to/2DMt0Y5 MUSIC I USE: http://thirtybyforty.com/music AUDIO: Rode VideoMic Pro (hotshoe mtd.): http://amzn.to/29qlNM3 ATR-2100 USB (dynamic mic): http://amzn.to/2dFDaKp ARCHITECTURE GEAR: Copic Markers: http://thirtybyforty.com/copic-sketch Prismacolor Markers: http://thirtybyforty.com/markers Timelapse Camera: http://thirtybyforty.com/brinno AutoCAD LT: http://amzn.to/2dxjMDH SketchUp PRO: http://amzn.to/2cRcojz HP T120 Plotter: http://amzn.to/2dBGf1O Adobe CC Photography (Photoshop/Lightroom) Plan: http://amzn.to/2dhq5ap CAD DRAWING TEMPLATE: Download here: http://thirtybyforty.com/autocad-temp... STARTUP TOOLKIT: Architect + Entrepreneur Startup Toolkit: http://thirtybyforty.com/SPL ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Please watch: "Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project"    • Making a Site Model - The Outpost Project   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~