Understanding how texture affects building designs can be very exciting for students in Design Studio I. Here are some easy techniques to try out:

1. Choosing Materials

• Natural Materials: Use things like wood or stone to make your designs feel warm and connected to nature. For example, if you create a model of a cabin, using raw wood can make it feel more rustic and inviting.
• Synthetic Materials: Clear acrylic can look modern and smooth, which works great for high-tech buildings.

2. Surface Treatments

• Patterns: You can add patterns using techniques like etching or embossing. This makes your designs look more interesting and three-dimensional.
• Paint Finishes: Trying out different types of paint, like matte (dull) or glossy (shiny), can change how a space feels. Matte paint can make things feel calm, while glossy paint can make a room feel bigger.

3. Size and Shape

• Changing textures in different sizes can help share ideas. For example, big textures can show strong, big designs, while smaller textures can hint at fine details in tiny buildings.

4. Showing Ideas

• Use sketches to show how different textures can change the light, mood, and experience of the space in your models.

By trying out these techniques, students can better tell the story behind their architectural designs!