25 FALL * ISSUE 1 *
25 FALL * ISSUE 1 *
Out of Frame
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Gap Fillers
Lecture Series
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Out of Frame ⁎ Gap Fillers Lecture Series *
This year, our theme is 'Gap Fillers,' which examines the divide between architects and the practical knowledge of engineers, fabricators, and makers. Too often in school, we only see materials through renders, without understanding the labor and expertise behind them.
Diana’s Dreams: Designing past the 9-5pm
Now, what does it really take to juggle two pre-pubescent teenage boys and maintain a full-time job? Diana’s dreams follows the story of a mother, who despite constant calls, errands, and drives to soccer practice, started her own company for a flexible work-from-home job.
A Woodshop in your Garage: Kurt the Carpenter
Ever wonder what it’s like to fully operate a woodshop from home? Kurt, carpenter in Somerville, speaks to his experience of working out of his garage. We learn about the importance and trade-off between attracting customers and having enough space to produce his products; virtual marketplaces have a hidden urbanization pull, and must be addressed with appropriate urban governance.
The Before & After of our Homes
Ever spend hours staring at the confined space of your room at home? While I am ultimately fortunate to be able to work from this cyborgian machine we call a computer, from which I can just spend my whole day in front of and with which I complete all my “incredibly valuable” tasks for society, I began to wonder what it’s like for others who might not rely on a laptop. How does the “home” transform to suit work without a laptop?