Tuesday, May 1, 2007
translation
animus -i m. [the spiritual or rational principle of life in man]. More specifically: (1) [the seat of feeling , the heart]; 'animi causa', [for pleasure]; loc. (or genit.) 'animi', [at heart]. (2) [character, disposition]; as a trait of character (esp. in plur.) [courage, spirit, vivacity]; also [pride, arrogance]. (3) [the seat of the will, intention]: 'habeo in animo', [I am resolved]. (4) [the seat of thought, intellect, mind, memory, consciousness].
Monday, April 30, 2007
Place for Final Presentation Memory Moat
We must bring a projector and a screen to project on... but we are set!
Here are some photos:
LEFT VIEW IN THE MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
CENTER VIEW IN THE MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
RIGHT VIEW IN THE MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
PANORAMIC PHOTO OF MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
Here are some photos:
LEFT VIEW IN THE MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
CENTER VIEW IN THE MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
RIGHT VIEW IN THE MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
PANORAMIC PHOTO OF MAUSOLEUM (click the picture to enlarge it)
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Wednesday Meeting...
MOUNT HOPE SATELLITE IMAGES...don't ask...
MEETING IDEAS ON WHITEBOARD and OTHER STUFF...
Geekness at its best...enjoy :o)
if(Satellite(X1,X2,X3)<=>GPS(x1,x2,x3)<=>MobileDevice(Calculate(Circle_of_Range(Tombstone_Marker)))) within Circle_of_Range(Tombstone_Marker){
if( (LOGIN(USER + PASSWORD)== VALIDATED)
READ(wiki) or POST(wiki);
else
READ(wiki AS Stranger);
)
else{
if( (LOGIN(USER + PASSWORD)== VALIDATED)
READ(wiki) or POST(wiki);
else
READ(wiki AS Stranger);
}
MEETING IDEAS ON WHITEBOARD and OTHER STUFF...
Geekness at its best...enjoy :o)
if(Satellite(X1,X2,X3)<=>GPS(x1,x2,x3)<=>MobileDevice(Calculate(Circle_of_Range(Tombstone_Marker)))) within Circle_of_Range(Tombstone_Marker){
if( (LOGIN(USER + PASSWORD)== VALIDATED)
READ(wiki) or POST(wiki);
else
READ(wiki AS Stranger);
)
else{
if( (LOGIN(USER + PASSWORD)== VALIDATED)
READ(wiki) or POST(wiki);
else
READ(wiki AS Stranger);
}
Monday, April 9, 2007
latest synopsis
The goal of our latest meeting was to zero in on the interface we would be using and how this would relate to the hierarchy we established in the previous meeting and the ideas and concepts discussed in class.
One of the first ideas we talked about, preceded an actual interface, however, it did begin to address a conceptual idea about the presentation of the interface. The idea was to show what would essentially be a documentary with the director of Mount Hope, Jim Hudson moving through the cemetery talking about various individuals and terminating at a digital interface which uses the hierarchy seen in the previous blog by Alejandro. Jim, having never seen the actual interface would then critique the system and how it relates to the current concept of the cemetery and any possible ramifications.
We then re-visited the idea of the wiki starting prior to the death of the individual and thus establishing the hierarchy as the deceased would want it, rather than having an administrator try to determine the proper relationships.
Another discussion dealt with the various ways in which a digital interface could either be integrated into the framework of historic tombstones, a digital interface that would be in addition to the tombstones, or a new typology which would re-define grave markers. While discussing the interface we also considered whether the interface would be the same for everyone or if they could be customized.
Another discussion was to determine if the interface would be touch screen, typed or a card reader.
The final concept discussed was that of a buried or hidden transmitter that would mark the spot a person identifies as their memorial marker.
In the end it was determined that the location of the wiki access points would be at whatever location was predetermined by the individual. A transmitter would then be buried, submerged or hidden depending upon the type of location. A tablet pc would be the way of viewing the wiki and thus the log in and interaction is all dependent upon the visitor's own hardware. The rationale for this method is to tie the deceased and their visitors to a meaningful location to reflect, remember and pay tribute while leaving the location undisturbed for optimal consideration and reflection. In addition, an individual could chose a location that typically a marker would impede the public's navigation or use. For example, if Henry David Thoureau were to use Walden as his location, his visitor's could view Walden as he did without a marker or monument disturbing the views and conditions that intrigued Thoureau in the first place.
One of the first ideas we talked about, preceded an actual interface, however, it did begin to address a conceptual idea about the presentation of the interface. The idea was to show what would essentially be a documentary with the director of Mount Hope, Jim Hudson moving through the cemetery talking about various individuals and terminating at a digital interface which uses the hierarchy seen in the previous blog by Alejandro. Jim, having never seen the actual interface would then critique the system and how it relates to the current concept of the cemetery and any possible ramifications.
We then re-visited the idea of the wiki starting prior to the death of the individual and thus establishing the hierarchy as the deceased would want it, rather than having an administrator try to determine the proper relationships.
Another discussion dealt with the various ways in which a digital interface could either be integrated into the framework of historic tombstones, a digital interface that would be in addition to the tombstones, or a new typology which would re-define grave markers. While discussing the interface we also considered whether the interface would be the same for everyone or if they could be customized.
Another discussion was to determine if the interface would be touch screen, typed or a card reader.
The final concept discussed was that of a buried or hidden transmitter that would mark the spot a person identifies as their memorial marker.
In the end it was determined that the location of the wiki access points would be at whatever location was predetermined by the individual. A transmitter would then be buried, submerged or hidden depending upon the type of location. A tablet pc would be the way of viewing the wiki and thus the log in and interaction is all dependent upon the visitor's own hardware. The rationale for this method is to tie the deceased and their visitors to a meaningful location to reflect, remember and pay tribute while leaving the location undisturbed for optimal consideration and reflection. In addition, an individual could chose a location that typically a marker would impede the public's navigation or use. For example, if Henry David Thoureau were to use Walden as his location, his visitor's could view Walden as he did without a marker or monument disturbing the views and conditions that intrigued Thoureau in the first place.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Focus! Scope Down! Eureka!
This is a sketch we came up today while focusing! scoping! and finally finding a VERY interesting application for all the research data we recollected. We will give details tomorrow.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Finally.....pt 2 (facts/thoughts)
A few of the more interesting discoveries regarding cemeteries, for more information refer to the websites linked below:
http://www.prairieghosts.com/grave_history.html
a site discussing historical information for cemeteries by the author of "BEYOND THE GRAVE" and based upon its contents
http://www.alsirat.com/silence/history.html
a nice rundown on the development of the cemetery
http://www.alsirat.com/silence/cemtime/index.html
a timeline of cemetery related events or significant events dealing with death
http://cemetery.virtualug.com/index.html
a company that offers services for mapping many items within a cemetery for use in the computer. 3d and 2d services available both below grade and above grade without disturbing the grounds (see below for inside of brochure).
http://www.prairieghosts.com/grave_history.html
a site discussing historical information for cemeteries by the author of "BEYOND THE GRAVE" and based upon its contents
http://www.alsirat.com/silence/history.html
a nice rundown on the development of the cemetery
http://www.alsirat.com/silence/cemtime/index.html
a timeline of cemetery related events or significant events dealing with death
http://cemetery.virtualug.com/index.html
a company that offers services for mapping many items within a cemetery for use in the computer. 3d and 2d services available both below grade and above grade without disturbing the grounds (see below for inside of brochure).
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Finally.....pt 1 (3/15 revisited)
After numerous challenges and setbacks I am able to get back online with minimal interruptions.
I have broken my posts into two separate posts to revisit our conversation from March 15th and the second constitutes interesting facts and personal thoughts on concepts and historical information regarding cemeteries....
3/15:redux
Our typical marathon discussions were renewed this night as we began to address the audience we would be targeting and what concepts may be explored through these groups. We found there were two broad groups to isolate subjects from within. First, are the people on campus. These people may use the cemetery for a multitude of purposes or view it as an alternative. The notion of the alternative was primarily seen as efficiency of travel, however, there may be those that have other uses for it that fall outside the typical notions of the cemetery. The second group are the users. Within this group we were able to break it down further. There are those that are not seen and might leave artifacts and those that are seen and might leave artifacts. In the end, the following list constitutes the groups we chose from:
-The dead
-Loved ones of the dead (both local and distant)
-Those who pass through or cut through
-Those who pass by
-----via car
-----via walking
-----via bike
-Loved ones moving through the cemetery
-Those intrigued by the cemetery (morbid curiosity/fascination)
-Workers
-----grounds upkeep/maintenance
-----day to day operations (sales, hr, accounting/billing, management, etc)
-Adjacent participants (coexist but don't know or care it is there)
-----Law
-----Art and Design
-----ACES
-----Architecture
-----Athletics
-----etc.
Subject rather than audience: The landscape
-----real topography
-----topography of the monuments
-----planning
Specific discussion of subject: The Groundskeeper
There were three topics that arose when discussing the groundskeeper; first, there are the stories. These might be his personal stories, those that may be made up and attributed to the dead and there are the actual true stories of the individuals. Next, the groundskeeper ends up becoming the nexus of everyone. He/she deals with those that work at the main office, he/she works the grounds, he/she deals with the various artifacts (waste or memorial), and he/she bears witness to many of the groups we discussed. The question, then, is what is the viewpoint of this individual? Are they passive and uncaring about the lives of these people? Are they active and very aware of the stories and interconnections? What are we assuming that is eitehr true or false?
Specific discussion of subject: The Passersby
We felt that many of the passersby understand the space of the cemetery and the concept of what occurs and how to interact with it, however, we guess that the majority of these people have no clue about the history of the site nor the individuals contained within.
Conceptually:
-There is an interesting contrast of the lives that move within and around against those that have become "stopped inertia" (once moving and now static).
-Juxtapositions
-----movement/stasis
-----caring/uncaring
-----interactive/passive
-Harmony
-----breakdown of class/racial divisions/workers in the end they are all virtually the same
-Romanticism: there is a romantic view of the cemetery and the sentiments that each individual carries within
In the end we decided to investigate the groundskeeper and the passersby/those that cut through. We were extremely interested in the idea of the groundskeeper representing the nexus, that which all else revolves and the contrast of the individuals that pass by with no or little consideration for the site and its activity. As with our other projects we are trying to maintain an unbiased opinion of these groups and will wait to see where the actual events and ideas take us.
I have broken my posts into two separate posts to revisit our conversation from March 15th and the second constitutes interesting facts and personal thoughts on concepts and historical information regarding cemeteries....
3/15:redux
Our typical marathon discussions were renewed this night as we began to address the audience we would be targeting and what concepts may be explored through these groups. We found there were two broad groups to isolate subjects from within. First, are the people on campus. These people may use the cemetery for a multitude of purposes or view it as an alternative. The notion of the alternative was primarily seen as efficiency of travel, however, there may be those that have other uses for it that fall outside the typical notions of the cemetery. The second group are the users. Within this group we were able to break it down further. There are those that are not seen and might leave artifacts and those that are seen and might leave artifacts. In the end, the following list constitutes the groups we chose from:
-The dead
-Loved ones of the dead (both local and distant)
-Those who pass through or cut through
-Those who pass by
-----via car
-----via walking
-----via bike
-Loved ones moving through the cemetery
-Those intrigued by the cemetery (morbid curiosity/fascination)
-Workers
-----grounds upkeep/maintenance
-----day to day operations (sales, hr, accounting/billing, management, etc)
-Adjacent participants (coexist but don't know or care it is there)
-----Law
-----Art and Design
-----ACES
-----Architecture
-----Athletics
-----etc.
Subject rather than audience: The landscape
-----real topography
-----topography of the monuments
-----planning
Specific discussion of subject: The Groundskeeper
There were three topics that arose when discussing the groundskeeper; first, there are the stories. These might be his personal stories, those that may be made up and attributed to the dead and there are the actual true stories of the individuals. Next, the groundskeeper ends up becoming the nexus of everyone. He/she deals with those that work at the main office, he/she works the grounds, he/she deals with the various artifacts (waste or memorial), and he/she bears witness to many of the groups we discussed. The question, then, is what is the viewpoint of this individual? Are they passive and uncaring about the lives of these people? Are they active and very aware of the stories and interconnections? What are we assuming that is eitehr true or false?
Specific discussion of subject: The Passersby
We felt that many of the passersby understand the space of the cemetery and the concept of what occurs and how to interact with it, however, we guess that the majority of these people have no clue about the history of the site nor the individuals contained within.
Conceptually:
-There is an interesting contrast of the lives that move within and around against those that have become "stopped inertia" (once moving and now static).
-Juxtapositions
-----movement/stasis
-----caring/uncaring
-----interactive/passive
-Harmony
-----breakdown of class/racial divisions/workers in the end they are all virtually the same
-Romanticism: there is a romantic view of the cemetery and the sentiments that each individual carries within
In the end we decided to investigate the groundskeeper and the passersby/those that cut through. We were extremely interested in the idea of the groundskeeper representing the nexus, that which all else revolves and the contrast of the individuals that pass by with no or little consideration for the site and its activity. As with our other projects we are trying to maintain an unbiased opinion of these groups and will wait to see where the actual events and ideas take us.
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