iLeads - Integrated Learning Environment in an Architectural Design Studio and Interactive Media Design Lab (IMDL)

An initiative from team ids exclusively for architecture students. The program is to assess the performance of students in their academic design studio and interactive media design lab  for an integrated and holistic learning. We will be updating on the program and the iLeads leadership program in the upcoming posts.  This program is at its amateur level now; we are working as a team to improvise this program. A brief overview of the program and assessment criteria is given below.

Assignment Stage 
Exercise on specific tasks that are holistic in nature are given to students.

Participation and Involvement Program
iLeads Student Design Leadership Titles: Students are honoured with titles and tags for their performance and contribution which is considered as the two major categories. And the titles are given on the basis of the interdisciplinary nature of subjects.

Assessment modes

Credits‎ with feedback from expert panel

‎Participation and Involvement Program

Panel Review

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Vernacular SEA (South East Asia) - Major Elements and Technology

This post will give you an overview of the major elements and component considered in the study of vernacular architecture. Some of the parameters are listed below and the same are considered for reviewing indigenous responsive and resilient architectural features in the upcoming posts; (Review 1 - Tongkonan). 

Technology

• Materials - Use of locally available materials Well adapted to local environment
• Joining, pegging, wedging/binding and mortising most significant in roof construction
• The superstructure mainly consists of prefabricated screens attached to structural components.
• Post/Columns are used as load bearing components.

• Wall - Not a priority instead screens are used. Non load bearing walls
• Wood - Hardwood (Teak, Cengal) is used. Bamboo is also used for temporary buildings
• Roofing - Palm leaf and grass thatching
• Foundation - Raised platform. Varies across region; Some are built directly on ground. Low pile foundations are used in west Java. Raised floor is effectively used in Thailand.

Components/Region; Example.

Region	Component	Description		Example
Toba Batak Village - Indonesia	Roof	Saddle backed roof	Extended ridge and sloping gable	Toba House
North Sumatra - Indonesia	Roof (Batak Architecture)	Saddle backed roof	Different variations	Karo batak North Sumatra

 

Tana Toraja South Sulawesi, Indonesia	Foundation	Stand on high piles	Traditional Torajan ancestral houses.	Tongkonan
	Roof	Layered split bamboo	Curved arc shape. Tongkonan means ‘to sit’.	Tongkonan Layuk, Tongkonan pekamberan.

Proprofs; Vernacular Architecture Quiz

ProProfs - Vernacular Terms » ProProfs

Proprofs; Vernacular Architecture Quiz

Lets try this quiz below

High Paying Ad Networks

Give below are the highest paid Ad Networks
1. Media Net

• Exclusive access to Yahoo
• Largest contextual Ad Networks
• Provides several Ad Styles
• Main Ad style is content Ad.
• Search Targeting
• Provides mobile ads
• Best when compared to Adsense.

2. Adsterra

• Fastest growing premium Ad Network
• For Web and Mobile
• Ads with standard banner, sliders and direct links
• Payments by weekly via major payment systems.

3. Chitika

• 3,50,000 publishers
• Partners include Yahoo, Supermedia etc
• Payments by PayPal with a minimum of $10.

How to convert your blog into an App?

Let me tell some of the ways in which you can convert your blog into an android application In anybrowser, open Appgazer which can be opened in a mobile phone. Create the app within the mobile web interface.

• You can also use this to convert videos into application
• Enter the website (URL) in the command box provided.
• Make sure that you enter the complete URL including whatever is present after .com
• Enter the blog name.
• Make sure that you use unique name. Choose the appropriate icon. Add description 
• Follow the procedures mentioned. It's easy. Download the apk file. 
• You can also preview the app within the webinterface.
• The conversion time is about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Install the app and open it in the mobile phone

Publish it in any platform. ENJOY!

You can also use websites like gonative.io aswell. Its better to adopt a material design as it is mainly adopted in most of the android apps. There are lot of customizable options in this website. Here a link will be sent to your mail from the website team once the app is created. This website allows you to make for both Android and Ios devices.  

Top 5 Mobile Ad Networks

These are some of the best Ad Networks based on expert reviews.

1. Appodeal
2. Moppub
3. Appnext
4. Chartboost
5. Admob
I hope it will give an idea about the best AdNetworks available.Factors that influence the selection include, RPM, CTR, Fillrate, Revenue, Payout, etc. Some of the other notable Ad networks are InMobi, AppFlood, Airpush and Flurry. Please tell us your opinion and your recommendations.

Building Materials

Let's talk about RUBBLE MASONRY

Rubble masonry is adopted when the soil is poor and soft.
Procedure,
1. First, a wide trench is made and the bottom is concreted.
2. In random rubble masonry, uneven and undressed stones of varying sizes are generally preferred for better stability . Rubble masonry is mainly used for the shallow foundation. It can also be extended to a wall. In some cases, it can also be a retaining wall.

The depth of the foundation generally depends on the load-bearing capacity of the soil. Depending upon the nature of soil various other techniques that can improve foundation stability are implemented along with the same. The size commonly taken is  45 cm of width and 100 to 120cm depth with ratio of 1:10 cement mortar or mud mortar
The voids/gaps should be filled with smaller stones for proper bonding and for better stability
The cornerstones must be aligned and packed properly. We need skilled masons in making a good rubble masonry. Unclean rubble masonry is easily identifiable by an expert which can greatly affect the stability of the superstructure. In some places where quarry stones are not easily available then laterite stone can be a substitute. The rubble masonry can also be made with mud mortar


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Archirectural Design - Centre for Paraplegic Rehabilitation - Walkthrough

Centre for Paraplegic Rehabilitation - A Dream for differently Abled

#DesignForAll
#UniversalDesign

We know that there are lot of people living with a wide array of disabilities and chronic health conditions than ever before. This project is to promote the need for universal design which will design products, environments and communication that can be usable by all people.

Illustration for Peace and Universal Design (Central Iconic Structure)
Our thought was to make the central iconic structure to be functional and aesthetically pleasing. It is considered as a the heart of the site connecting all other zones.

We tried to make the shape  resemble the concept of 'unity in diversity' improvised with the tricolor lighting inspired from the national flag showing the integrity of our nation in promoting peace.

The Centre is a dream for the differently-abled persons with the introduction of virtual reality which will create an interface to  interact with anyone in this world.
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#UnitedforPeace
#Sustainability
#InclusiveDesign

An academic research initiative in association with  #IDS Architects #SPArchs.

Credits
Music: Otis McDonald
Maps: Google Earth