Design Decisions
Why do fire stations have really tall doors?
To fit fire trucks and equipment
Who is the person who designs buildings?
Architect
What are the five boroughs of NYC
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Name two building materials
Brick, Wood, Stone, Concrete, Steel, Glass
Why do the patient rooms in hospitals have big windows?
Sunlight improves mental health, reduce pain levels, and speed up recovery.
What is a plan
The layout of the inside of the building from top view
Which borough is Times Square in?
Manhattan
What would we need to design for someone in a wheelchair?
An elevator or ramp
Why do fire stations have high ceilings
Name 2 of the aspects we discussed that go into a neighborhood
Food access, Community spaces, Schools, Housing, Health, Green space
Name an island in NYC
Staten Island, Roosevelt Island, Riker's Island, Ellis Island, Randall's Island
What are two ways people can get around a city
Train, bus, car, bike, walk
Why do hospitals have roundabouts at the entrance
For emergency vehicles to drop off patients and equipment.
What is a section
Name one of the rivers near NYC
Hudson river, East river, Harlem river
What are we working on next week