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    Mike Amos
    last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 00:03

    Ta mate, I think I am l;eaning towards a prefabricated unit setup where the frame is universal and the units are the alphabet.

    Pardon the intrusion, the Badgers are here for supper so I popped out to deliver commestibles.

    I reckon prefab units have a lot going for them when done right, seen a fair bit about Huf ( https://www.huf-haus.com/en-uk/ ) designs about the interweb and on Grand Designs where they appeared to be pretty good value for money etc.

    Using a skeleton would possibly just be extending this idea a bit further so, rather like a bridge idea.

    Services could be an issue, anyone have any thoughts on that? Possibly extend the alphabet to include units for this within a framework?

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      majid
      last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 12:28

      Combining the ideas is highly welcomed ( in creativity )!
      To solve the service question you may see the similar vertical tower projects and see how they have solved it. Alternatively, you may solve it by breaking the question down: The question is getting up from one level to another. So just adding an stair case to each unit, then a short path to the next stair case might be a solution. Also you may consider it as a futuristic project where all commuting is by drones...!
      Here is a personal project example:


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      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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        Mike Amos
        last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 19:42

        When I was in school, a LOooooong time ago, it was predicted that less than ten percent of us would even leave home to work (By 2020) so commuting, would be history.

        Yeah well that worked out, right?

        Seriously, what can we expect in the future? City sized tower blocks where all ammenities are available on each level, like a termite mound? Where people do not need to leave their partucular level?

        If this means we can landscape the rest and remove the majority of human detritus, I am all for it.

        By this time I should think we will have clean energy and be able to run homes much more efficintly or, so I would hope. We m,ight even have a Scott me up beamy working.

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          ntxdave
          last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 20:39

          @mike amos said:

          When I was in school, a LOooooong time agoโ€ฆโ€ฆ..

          Not as long ago as me I am sureโ€ฆโ€ฆโ€ฆ. ๐Ÿ˜

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            Mike Amos
            last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 20:52

            I left school in 1975 so a fair while ago mate.

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              ntxdave
              last edited by 10 Aug 2023, 20:56

              I graduated high school in 1959! After getting out of the Army I went to college (night school - took several years while working over 40 hours per week) and graduated in 1976! ๐Ÿ˜„ At least I finally graduated. ๐Ÿ˜„

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                majid
                last edited by majid 12 Aug 2023, 14:05

                Your debate is really motivating to me. ๐Ÿ‘
                P.S : Sorry for my English, Your chatting about the age is inspiring.

                My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                  ntxdave
                  last edited by 12 Aug 2023, 18:33

                  @majid said:

                  Your debate is really motivating to me. ๐Ÿ‘

                  What detate?

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                    majid
                    last edited by 13 Aug 2023, 04:48

                    Modified my post.

                    My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                      ntxdave
                      last edited by 13 Aug 2023, 13:52

                      Sometimes age is somewhat of a defining factor in the thought process. ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

                      I am still playing with the โ€œXโ€ building and hope to be able to share it soon (been dealing with some other things). It is not as โ€œmodernโ€ or as โ€œfar out thereโ€ as you guys come up with but I hope you guys will like it. ๐Ÿ˜„

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                        Mike Amos
                        last edited by 13 Aug 2023, 15:12

                        I find your designs very motivating tbh, more organic than mine which are more an exercise in simple graphics.

                        Different styles and all that which is what this place really does bring out into the open.

                        As far as being 'out there' goes, spoke to my ex recently and she thought I was on the way back from 'there'.

                        I know, friends eh?

                        More thoughts on the way but looking forwards to the 'X', it is going to be good mate.

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                          majid
                          last edited by 14 Aug 2023, 03:35

                          As far as I know, a very important key factor in the design process is "developing".
                          Develop a simple idea and it turns out to be a master-piece, or leave it "unripe" and it will spoil even if it is a wonderful idea.

                          My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                            Mike Amos
                            last edited by 19 Aug 2023, 00:48

                            Sorry mate, I cannot see that.


                            I Eye 3 10 12p' 19m 1600.jpg

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                              ntxdave
                              last edited by 19 Aug 2023, 18:39

                              OK guys, here are some quick renders of the "X" building I have been/am working on. There are a bunch of things I am not happy with but thought I would at least let you know that I am still working on it. It might be a little while before I finish.

                              Having some issues with the model:

                              • Placing windows on the octagonal shaped buildings. As you can see, some of them I have not even gotten to yet.
                              • Need to redo the foliage.
                              • Not happy with the roofing.
                              • Thinking about making the passage between the buildings different (several ideas).
                              • Not happy with the background image but do not have a better one to use. ๐Ÿ˜ž

                              So, here are the quick renders:
                              X-Building_Render View 1.jpg
                              X-Building_Scene 3.jpg
                              X-Building_Scene 4.jpg

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                                majid
                                last edited by 20 Aug 2023, 05:25

                                I can see that there is a steady progress in your renders.

                                My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                  ntxdave
                                  last edited by 20 Aug 2023, 14:36

                                  Thanks Majid. I use Skatter which places proxies in the SketchUp model. It also supports Twilight Render so the SU model is not bogged down and renders pretty quickly. I like the Skatter plugin.

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                                    ntxdave
                                    last edited by 20 Aug 2023, 18:59

                                    OK, I downloaded some dae background files from the 3D Warehouse (Rockit3D dae files) and applied them to my model and then used Twilight Render to produce the following tests. I am liking these test reults. I think it will allow me to backoff with Skatter a little.

                                    Here are the "quick" test renders and feedback is greatly appreciated even though some of my issues I outlined previously are still there, I think this will help me going forward.

                                    Test renders:
                                    X-Building-BG 0006 Test_Render View 1.jpg
                                    X-Building-BaG 0006 Test_Render Scene 3.jpg
                                    X-Building-BG 0006 Test_Render Scene 4.jpg

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                                      majid
                                      last edited by majid 23 Aug 2023, 09:44

                                      Better results in the background. I think improving the construction details will help drastically. I.e. roof/wall connections, etc...
                                      Finally, I am in the Netherlands. The construction details are new to me. I am trying to familiarize myself. This way I may contribute more...

                                      My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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                                        Bep
                                        last edited by 23 Aug 2023, 09:50

                                        @majid said:

                                        Better results in the background.i thonk improving the construction details will hell drastically. I.e. roof/wall connections, etc...
                                        Finally I am in the Netherlands. The construction details are new to me. I am trying to familiar myself. This way I may contribute more..

                                        Welkom!

                                        Bep

                                        "History is written by the winners"

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                                          majid
                                          last edited by 23 Aug 2023, 14:30

                                          Thank you Bep for your kind welcome. I feel like Alice in Wonderland now!
                                          I was out concentrating on the construction details for a few hours and let me say that it is fantastic... You have done a great job! ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘ Unbelievably neat... I hope be lucky enough to meet you in person and talk to you, my wise friend!

                                          My inspiring A, B, Sketches book: https://sketchucation.com/shop/books/intermediate/2612-alphabet-inspired-sketches--inspiring-drills-for-architects--3d-artists-and-designers-

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