Introductory Resources on Structures and Materials

Please watch the following videos prior to the class on Tuesday November 15 (total time about 90 minutes):

Basic Technical Ideas

1. (6:28) Basic Structures of Architecture
   
2. (16:20) Introduction to Structural Principles & Limit States Design
   
3. (2:40) Structural Bracing
   
4. (16:08) Mechanics Of Structures
   
5. (3:18) Origami-Inspired Deployable Structures 3D Modeling
   

Design Philosophies

1. (13:07) Architecture for the people by the people
   http://www.ted.com/talks/alastair_parvin_architecture_for_the_people_by_the_people
   
2. (12:53) Why I'm an architect that designs for social impact, not building
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0MnGZ1gB4k
   
3. (23:24) Cameron Sinclair: My wish: A call for open-source architecture