Chon Buri Perspective

World of Technology

One of the great driving forces of human nature is our desire to gain knowledge and the desire to improve ourselves. These two factors are the very reason the advancement of mankind is where it is today. However, factors such as gravitational limitations, size limitations, environmental limitations, and multiple other limitations of humans brought upon the invention of great technological innovations to surpass these limitations. As Ozayr phrased “Technology is the brain, seeking servants, soldiers and armies…beyond what the body can provide.� Technology is the source that functions as a bridge between man and physical/mental limitations.

Some motivation for technology…

=> Idea of defense, offense, warfare - weapons:

The Atomic Bomb

=> Conserve/ Minimize Use of Energy:

Solar Panels

=> For Production of Food:

Genetically Engineered Plants

=> Assist in Health & Life Care:

=> Fuel Desire to Explore:

It is ironic that technology is an aide or extension of human desires and motivations; however, these technological advances become less and less human and more and more impersonal. There seems to be a battle of old vs. new; personal vs. impersonal. What’s better: a book vs. a movie? Library vs. internet? Checks vs. check card? Natural farming vs. genetically engineered plants/animals? Painting vs. picture? Digital vs. film? Ozayr made a very interesting point in lecture stating “New technology competes with old ones- for time, attention, money, prestige, world view…� In my opinion, one is not necessarily better than the other; that decision lies within each individual’s perception of the world.
I see the importance of both new and old. Without the old, we would not have the new. Many times the inspiration behind new technology is finding an improvement of the old. As a personal philosophy, I firmly believe that change and advancement in all aspect of life is an imperative and positive component of life. Without change and progression, the world would become too stagnant and monotonous. However, in order to not lose one self in the technological realm, it is important to find appreciation in the simplistic…what some may call primitive… things in life.

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The Golden Ratio

I’m sure I will not be the only person that is choosing to talk about the Golden Ratio for this assignment. When talking about mathematics in architecture, this Golden Ratio or also known as the “divine proportion� almost always is the topic of discussion. Well, it’s kind of hard to miss; it’s everywhere. I’ve been hearing about this golden mean since about 6th grade…thank you Donald Duck and Mathmagic Land… and I continue to hear about it even today. So let’s continue to take a closer look at the Golden Ratio and its presence within architecture and the environment.

DEFINITION:
The Golden Ratio is a number often encountered when taking the ratios of distances. It is denoted otherwise known as “phi.� That ratio is: 1.61803399

Definition taken from >http://mathworld.wolfram.com/GoldenRatio.html<

Before taking a look at the golden mean in architecture, let’s observe its existence in the natural world. The presence of the Golden Ratio can be observed in nature, humans, the universe, etc. long before art and architecture. I’m not trying to preach to anyone; however, when the natural world seems to be so carefully constructed, it’s hard for me to take on the position that some higher being was not responsible for the creation of the world. Here are some examples:

In Humans

In Nature

In the Universe

Amazing isn't it how prevelant this Golden Ratio is in the natural world? Well, human civilization eventually caught wind of this beauty building ratio and began applying it in the designed world. Now let's take a look at how this ratio is used in architecture.

Pyramids of Egypt

The columns of the Parthenon in Greece

The Louvre in France

Winding staircase

So next time you take a step outside, try and see if you can locate this incredible Golden Ratio because, like I said before, it is EVERYWHERE.

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The Golden Ratio

I’m sure I will not be the only person that is choosing to talk about the Golden Ratio for this assignment. When talking about mathematics in architecture, this Golden Ratio or also known as the “divine proportion� almost always is the topic of discussion. Well, it’s kind of hard to miss; it’s everywhere. I’ve been hearing about this golden mean since about 6th grade…thank you Donald Duck and Mathmagic Land… and I continue to hear about it even today. So let’s continue to take a closer look at the Golden Ratio and its presence within architecture and the environment.

DEFINITION:
The Golden Ratio is a number often encountered when taking the ratios of distances. It is denoted otherwise known as “phi.� That ratio is: 1.61803399

Definition taken from >http://mathworld.wolfram.com/GoldenRatio.html<

Before taking a look at the golden mean in architecture, let’s observe its existence in the natural world. The presence of the Golden Ratio can be observed in nature, humans, the universe, etc. long before art and architecture. I’m not trying to preach to anyone; however, when the natural world seems to be so carefully constructed, it’s hard for me to take on the position that some higher being was not responsible for the creation of the world. Here are some examples:

In Humans

In Nature

In the Universe

Amazing isn't it how prevelant this Golden Ratio is in the natural world? Well, human civilization eventually caught wind of this beauty building ratio and began applying it in the designed world. Now let's take a look at how this ratio is used in architecture.

Pyramids of Egypt

The columns of the Parthenon in Greece

The Louvre in France

Winding staircase

So next time you take a step outside, try and see if you can locate this incredible Golden Ratio because, like I said before, it is EVERYWHERE.

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The Golden Ratio

I’m sure I will not be the only person that is choosing to talk about the Golden Ratio for this assignment. When talking about mathematics in architecture, this Golden Ratio or also known as the “divine proportion� almost always is the topic of discussion. Well, it’s kind of hard to miss; it’s everywhere. I’ve been hearing about this golden mean since about 6th grade…thank you Donald Duck and Mathmagic Land… and I continue to hear about it even today. So let’s continue to take a closer look at the Golden Ratio and its presence within architecture and the environment.

DEFINITION:
The Golden Ratio is a number often encountered when taking the ratios of distances. It is denoted otherwise known as “phi.� That ratio is: 1.61803399

Definition taken from >http://mathworld.wolfram.com/GoldenRatio.html<

Before taking a look at the golden mean in architecture, let’s observe its existence in the natural world. The presence of the Golden Ratio can be observed in nature, humans, the universe, etc. long before art and architecture. I’m not trying to preach to anyone; however, when the natural world seems to be so carefully constructed, it’s hard for me to take on the position that some higher being was not responsible for the creation of the world. Here are some examples:

In Humans

In Nature

In the Universe

Amazing isn't it how prevelant this Golden Ratio is in the natural world? Well, human civilization eventually caught wind of this beauty building ratio and began applying it in the designed world. Now let's take a look at how this ratio is used in architecture.

Pyramids of Egypt

The columns of the Parthenon in Greece

The Louvre in France

Winding staircase

So next time you take a step outside, try and see if you can locate this incredible Golden Ratio because, like I said before, it is EVERYWHERE.

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