Architecture.

The first film I picked was based on Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style. The film discussed how Wright changed the face of modern Architecture. Prairie Style is defined by wide open living spaces. Its the blending of homes into natural surroundings. Frank Lloyd Wright developed his architecture techniques in respect to time, place, and landscape. Horizontal lines represent Prairie style, which echos the lines of a prairie, as seen in the Chicago suburbs. Prairie style rooms flow into one another, along with having floor to ceiling windows, which dissolve interior and exterior space. The film provides depth to my understanding of Architecture through Frank Lloyd Wright's personal contribution to the history and style of architecture. I really enjoyed this film and furthering my knowledge of the great Frank Lloyd Wright. 

The second film I picked was Architecture: The Science of Design. This film discussed the science of architecture in respect to the strength of building materials and environmental factors. Concrete & Steel are used for skyscrapers. In a skyscraper, the super structure is everything above ground, while the sub structure is everything underground. A large factor that affects a skyscraper is wind. Wind is 4 times as violent on the 100th floor compared to lower floors. Wind can cause swaying of the building by up to a meter. Codes and testing must be done to make sure the building only has 5-7 seconds of swaying time from its original position to its furthest sway. Trees can be placed around a building to absorb turbulence. People walking can catch wind tunnels based of the shape and structure of a building. Its also important to consider location when constructing a home or building, fumes from a highway can effect where you plan to build or move. Concrete thats not reinforced can be used for foundations or walkways that have non supporting walls. Concrete reaches its full binding at 90 days. Bars of metal and steel are place into concrete to reinforce it, allowing for it to never break abruptly and to only crack under high pressure. The film relates to the chapter on Architecture by providing its modern day approach on how techniques are used in todays world. My understanding of building techniques and factors to consider are also increased. This particular film is dated especially when discussing the future of homes. Homes today are all pretty much smart homes in their own way. Some of my friends homes have screens located throughout the entire home which allow control to basically everything!