Last night for an assignment I had to draw sketches of furniture and fixtures to preplan a barrier-free kitchen and bathroom. The second step to my assignment was to draw different furniture plans, three of different configuration bathrooms and three different configured kitchens. Tonight, I have to draw two walls of one of the kitchen furniture plans to demonstrate sound space planning in terms of function and ergonomics. In this plan I have to construct an elevation of each wall, include all architectural elements and furniture depicted in the view. I have to be detailed with all the heights so that they are scaled correctly for exactness in the view. I also have to add all critical clearance dimensions on the elevations. Tonight’s homework I have to draw in ¼” scale, which I prefer over 1/8”, you can include more details. I find that using the 1/8” scale on the architect ruler is difficult because it works left to right instead of the reverse. Today we were able to make some progress on the house chores. We finally finished the paint in the kitchen, we painted a section with semi gloss instead of flat, and we also got the primer up in our bathroom and bedroom so we can wrap up those rooms.
Monday, I start week five of Space Planning class, and looking ahead, I have seven assignments due. Thank god this class is almost over. I am really ready to have this session behind me, I have not enjoyed it, nor have I been able to concentrate on the coursework. I have to honestly say that I gave all of the time that I could. My grade is currently down to an A-, and I am going to really try to give my best through the end and work to get my points up to an A. I know that next week will be torturous with homework, but I have to put my best work forward. My hands have not been as steady as they usually are, probably because I am being pulled in so many directions. I come home from this new job exhausted every day, I fight to stay awake at night to put time into class. Last night I felt like crying because I did not want to go into my office to do my assignment, I hope that I can overcome these feelings.