M7, and artiswhereyoumakeit video review

Hey there!

       One of the videos I watched was on the science of architecture.  Basically, the video demonstrated a lot of the technicality behind some structural designs, and how different designs require different materials.  Prestressed concrete for example can provide a much stronger final product than regular concrete.  Also, it can allow for a much larger variety of designs based on it's composition. 
        The other video I watched was on the last call for planet earth.  It composed of several different architects explaining in their own opinion how the architecture of various buildings can have a positive effect on the environment.  I guess it wasnt so much a positive effect but rather less of a negative effect.  Their design attempted to incorporate natural provisions in order to have a lesser effect on the environment as well as less energy use.  The most interesting part of this video (to me) was the federal building that did not have an overrideable climate control system. If the buildings functions did not provide for a perfect climate for the inhabitants, than pretty much just too bad for them.  The architect stated that this is not a big deal because the energy usage is less of a personal preference and more of a green status...to me it seemed kinda like a little BS though, and likely it was just because the building could only function so well without the inclusion of a modern HVAC system.
       The videos complimented the reading well. I felt that, as was the case with previous chapters, the reading provides a much more theoretical and 'art' perspective.  It focused on elements and thought behind the structures where the videos also provided a lot of material regarding the specifics of its systems construction and functionality.
       I tried to choose the video on Roman architecture but it was no longer available on the website.  The last chance for planet earth I chose because I've always had a small interest in 'green' living.  It typically involves a very minimalist style, but some of the designs in the video were large scale which was pretty neat.  Also the science of architecture focused a lot on the physical construction, which I am a fan of and do a lot it myself(although on a much smaller scale)