Design Strategies for Enjoying the Rain

00:00 Intro
01:47 Wet & Dry
3:30 Cold & Hot
6:32 Windy & Calm
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[@lexhelman4433]

I'm not an architect, but I love watching your videos. They're super aesthetic and I feel like they make me more appreciative of the built environment around me. Great way to start a Sunday! This one in particular makes me miss the Pacific Northwest ha

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thank you :)

[@Arya-qc3fl]

I sincerely want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm currently in my third year and I'm working on my very first portfolio. I got to learn so many things from you. Thanks for being here for the confused students like me. 🙂

[@DamiLeeArch]

Not a problem. Third year was my toughest year, but in hindsight, probably the most rewarding. Good luck!! 😊

[@tomhoang7195]

Nothing like a brisk walk in the rain at night with the city lights reflecting off every shiny surface. I especially appreciate you speaking about the incorporation of nature back into the architecture.

[@voiceinject]

As a child, I used to enjoy sitting by a specific window when it rained because it was cooler than anywhere else in the house and I could hear the rain drops hitting the window. It was a mindful experience before I knew what mindfulness was lol. Great video!

[@rbalt]

As a Portuguese architect, this theme of outdoor integration is something that my architecture school (and others in my country) really focus on. The moments of contemplation and wholesomeness are really key when you want to infuse intimacy and comfort into the building, especially if it's to be a home for someone. Not sure if you (or whoever is reading this comment) are familiar with Álvaro Siza's work. If not, I do recommend studying his process and drive behind the projects. Thanks so much for the videos, Dami. Really enjoy them :)

[@andrewmutavi590]

i just love the sounds made by water in motion

[@nitishchaudhary4863]

There are a lot of things I can take inspiration for transportation design from Architecture, simplicity plus the functionality from Frank Lloyd's building is one of them.

[@SwimmingInSeas]

I love the chain-rain-drain thinggy. Such a great idea! And I love the Autumn & Winter when I get out of the city and into nature... but when I'm in the city I rarely see anything but the negatives. This video gave me some insight into partly why... my city apartment completely blocks out any of the weather; it's something you're completely isolated from or completely exposed to - there's little of the comfy balance between the two.

[@DamiLeeArch]

I know what you mean. City living can be very desensitizing. That's why things like fireplace on loop or cosy rainy day videos exist I guess 😆 you can take advantage of public spaces though, spend some time finding a nice coffee shop and sit there with a coffee on a rainy day..

[@johnlindsey671]

I want to learn more about how to incorporate living trees into a house. And especially pleached and inosculated walls. I really love your videos.

[@aclapp4891]

Love that you included drawings in this video 😍

[@allenormsbee7674]

This was very relaxing like rain 🌧

[@manrajsingh2579]

This is beautifully explained. As a graduate architect, I often share facts about the need for 'site specific design'. To put it in few words I say, "The building is a platform for us to experience nature in a controlled manner".

[@stewarts8597]

Oddly enough i go for walks in the rain and it reinvigorates me. I too work in the creative industry and i find these long walks with rain dripping down my face replenishes my creative well.

[@daniellemhall1358]

My mom is planning to build her house and asked me to give suggestions. I am not an architect or anything, but I watch a lot of HGTV and design videos online. I convinced her that she needs a sleeping porch, a window seat with a large window and a big balcony. Lots of outdoor living features too. So this vid convinced me I did the right thing.

[@sebastianlopez9433]

Yes! Contrast! That's the key! I get this calming feeling when I'm inside the greenhouse, it's so quiet, it's warm and moist, but on a cozy way...

[@DamiLeeArch]

Sounds really wonderful 😊

[@shekhargupta6718]

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating, there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.

[@kirstennicolesac2513]

im a first yr arch student... and sometimes i lose motivation -- but because of your videos, i learn alot and been motivated by u alot... hope you inspire more arch students with your platforn cuz i really appreciate your dedication.

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

The moulding above my door wears a crown , for the east is jealous of the west. The serenity is changed by the sound of the water splashing in the pool. The fact that elements play such a part is very complex. Very interesting topic, thank you for sharing. Have a blessed week amen.

[@jahazielvazquez7264]

Never thought I'd be interested in architecture, but Dami's video's hit different. They make me feel this sense of dreaminess, awe, and peace. I don't know why

[@rohantiwari3687]

Frank Llyod Wright using those chains dovetails into the architecture in such a subtle fashion, like when there is no rain you might say What the hell, why this? But during the rain when it does its magic like that, its becomes a specific memory for the owners about the house. One thing they will never forget! I had this epiphany about some designs that finds their way into the people's memories. Really inspiring stuff.

[@OlavAlexanderMjelde]

Not an architect or anything (in IT), but I must say I enjoyed your video a lot. Also live in a rainy city, in Bergen (west coast of Norway). We have a saying: there is no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothes.

[@eatfruitsalad345]

your videos challenge me to think about space and how i interact with it in new ways, great stuff

[@sumayyah3292]

this was so good!

[@louishuband4509]

this video was amazing! feeling inspired

[@grounded.growing.and.glowing]

I loved your lecturing! Now I want to study design strategies more! ❤️

[@justcraziii]

As a Pacific Northwesterner (northern BC) I appreciate this video. I really feel like the sponsor part is relevant as well.

[@kylekung]

Love this, might be one of my favourite videos of yours~ There's just something about a well designed building's interaction with nature that just can't be described...ughhh, so good. Great content as always Dami!

[@joesmith942]

I live just below the border from you. Listening to you talk about this really drove home how environment shapes our thinking. I do understand why you would have thought about this.

[@Ngwaaaron]

I've fallen in love with this channel

[@yonatankelemu4760]

This was simply wonderful and refreshing; very well done. Thank you and please keep it up

[@HBDiniz10]

I'll soon start to study architecture in uni and your videos are so cool!!! They make me sure that architeture is a truly beautiful field and is exactly what i want to do

[@markcurry8980]

This is a great subject! Very good research and presentation.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SheikAshii]

I’ve never even thought about these things before. Thank you

[@arccv]

The chain thingy is very common here in Brazil, I wonder if it's because of the sizeable japanese community here! I always loved to watch them become waterfalls when it rained.

[@DamiLeeArch]

That's pretty interesting, I didn't know that!

[@danielschiavo5371]

@@DamiLeeArch The population of Japanese descent in Brazil is 2 million, the largest outside Japan. Even the Japanese Prime Minister was thrilled to see that they still retained customs that were lost in Japan... I love the content and the good vibes you put into your videos! 🙂 Greetings from Buenos Aires Daniel

[@art_forever_32]

Awesome hatching/shading technique !

[@costafilh0]

Can't wait to see the day you build your dream home! If there is such a plan in your mind.

[@nealwalden3543]

What a treat to find this on a Saturday morning. Thanks for sharing and giving words to things/feelings/observations often not well articulated....except from you!

[@jakethomas6123]

The Granada courtyard made me go “whoa”!

[@keskenyjozsef597]

I love rain so much you can't believe it. Me and my sister in a rainy day just think there this day was the best in our life! You helped me so much with this video to make a nice "Rain house" I Wrilly Apprisiate your work.

[@anbrohi]

Great Vlog as usual Demi. keep it up

[@jorgecanalesbarrera7090]

Born and raised in southern Peru, I've always loved the rain because of how rare it is here; everything is pretty dry. I'm sure things are very different for you folks in BC 😂😂😂

[@DamiLeeArch]

They don't call it Raincouver for nothing! But constant rain can also get pretty depressing, so there's downsides to every climate 😆

[@jorgecanalesbarrera7090]

@@DamiLeeArch "Raincouver" 😆never heard of that before. For sure. Too much raining could be depressing 😴 😉

[@terrirafiq9329]

Possibly my favorite video of yours. Thanks for doing this topic.

[@mariama.3782]

Your videos are so inspirational and therapeutic at the same time 🙌 I’ll be going into architecture uni this year and you’ve taught me so much, I can’t wait to apply all the theory I’ve learnt into my own designs.

[@kimtendo3592]

Beautifully made and inspiring video Dami 💚

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks Kim :)

[@zanazoro]

me too i love rain. it is my closet freind from my soul....thanks for sharing

[@calciferrrr]

Hey dami! I love your channel, I love your videos so much, they are so peaceful yet so informative. I really have a dream of becoming an architect just like you. Will you please show us how was your journey frm school to becoming an architect or just sharing your experiences, it will be so inspiring for students like us to listen your story 😄❤️!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Wow, I'm actually working on a video exactly about that! Good timing. Should be out in the next 2-3 weeks :)

[@calciferrrr]

@@DamiLeeArch omg! I would be definitely looking forward to that! ^^

[@RobbieSkaff]

Love these : )

[@fairuzastevenson9896]

Thank you

[@randomcontentwizzy3263]

Heyy Dani I really appreciate your content and work

[@DamiLeeArch]

Thanks :)

[@etsubbangtanxtogether5844]

You motivate me a lot THANK YOU ❤️

[@DamiLeeArch]

You are so welcome!

[@etsubbangtanxtogether5844]

@@DamiLeeArch I am so lucky..I got a reply from my fav Architect 😭

[@divineglitch9550]

i love the rain

[@twilightofequinox7469]

I always get motivated to do my tasks when it's raining like sitting on a chair with ur table beside the window and the rain drops? You can hear them slightly while sipping a hot coffee, that's one of best experience As a future architect student (g12 student currently) I'd like to design houses that both the environment and the house can have a rhythmic design with respect to the nature such as the rain

[@DamiLeeArch]

check out the book "eyes of the skin", I think you will like it :)

[@nathanwilliams3211]

I like the series revolving around a particular architect it kinda helps some continuity between the concepts. The way design of a building radiates into the landscape seems like a really fundamental concept. Also as someone that wants to learn how to sketch concepts and design I was struck when you took an ink drawing and a yellow marker and visualized warmth radiating into a room maybe that’s basic but 🤷‍♂️

[@nathanwilliams3211]

I think it was because it was so basic but still captured a lot of that feeling you were going for. But yeah I really like wrights buildings too from what you’ve shown

[@galas455]

You're a pretty good artist Dami.

[@engineerabe]

Hi there Dami, how are you doing over there? And, have just watched/listened to the first few mins of this video from you. I like rainfall too, but, not floods that it might bring (for us over here, floods happen almost every rainy season). Thanks for this, I'm no architect, but I can relate with liking the sound of mid-light rainfall (not torrential).

[@ChicagoPadre]

Greetings Dami ! Always a wonderful time viewing your often insightful videos. You are an interesting, intelligent, charming, fun, bright, attractive, adventurous, skilled, talented individual. Please take the comment/compliment strictly as a pleasant observation. :) I too took a road trip journey over several years to the variety of Frank Lloyd Wright brilliance and beautiful architecture. For I was inspired by him--as I grew up in Chicago and Oak Park Illinois--and even from my adolescence (which was quite some time ago as I have recently "entered my 70's! Who Knew?!) I somehow knew his creations were unlike any others. Extraordinary! And they inspired ME to make an attempt at becoming an architect! Sadly, that was not to be. For though I was an excellent draftsman--all I wanted to do was try to recreate/emulate Frank Lloyd Wright...with a bit of Louis Sullivan and Daniel Burnham mixed in. My instructors, in my sophomore year at University, eventually had to tell me that I needed my OWN voice, my OWN imagination! And back then, all I could think to myself was: "Why"?!? Frank Lloyd Wright was the master of architecture and I wanted to "follow in his footsteps--unfortunately, a bit TOO closely. I was eventually advised to consider finding another path of study/career. I was asked not to enroll for my Junior year--there were other gifted students who could use a seat. I was crushed, but of course--in the long run, they were correct. So, I found photography and have been one off and on for the last 45 years! It also imbues me. And though influenced by hundreds of others, and dozens of the true Masters in many forms/schools of Photography (architectural, fine art, fashion, landscape, portrait, et al) there at least I discovered my own "eye"! Happily. All this brought up oh somewhat in the way of an introduction...to then let you know why I am including two links to videos here on You Tube. I would not be at all surprised if you have of course seen them--but if not, they are quite interesting and insightful. Oh, on Frank Lloyd Wright, of course. A shared fascination. Enjoy them if not yet viewed. Much more to say, but it will keep. This was just my way of "getting acquainted" I hope so, that we might be doing that, and that you don't mind I didn't intrude. Keep on going and stay inspired! I am duly impressed by what your are, and continuing to attempt to accomplish. Building with quality and compassion and love of nature and humanity is a true noble calling!! HUGS! And I adore the rain! Oh, and btw...did I mention that I'm a "general neutral" crossdresser?! Silly me for almost forgetting. Stay safe and well. PS: and don't let any of the "nay-sayers" get you down or wear you out! You GO Girlfriend!!!! Ahh...and this is my Instagram link...just on the chance you might consider view some of my photography. You'll like it. :) instagram.com/veemichaelsphoto/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWmocnWAp7Kjors kzbin.info/www/bejne/epauq3yQdrB6aac

[@travissun3821]

So gorgeous I can listen to you all day everyday

[@rozinant1237]

Another great video Dami, probably your best! I would love to see a video on your FLW trek.

[@DamiLeeArch]

Absolutely! I'm trying to figure out the best way to show the trip, because there were too many buildings!!

[@rozinant1237]

@@DamiLeeArch just an overview would be great. How long did it take you?, how did you locate them, are there any guide references, your usual thoughtful take would be appreciated.

[@jjl3776]

ma'am, i love all your topics and theories in design, can u make content about design strategies for tropical climates

[@nitrix7677]

Tbh u make great vidz

[@KazConstantine]

i hecking love cost co

[@nickjameslsjkef]

More design strategies please! Thx :)

[@RuGCo1]

Very interesting topic. Often houses and buildings are not built with incorporating the weather.

[@patrickhollywood93]

Such a great perspective on the rain & how gravity can totally effect our perspective & inspiration!! I am a welder & machinist as i've mentioned before & i am trying to break into a new career of DevOps * web3.0/4.0. So learning how to find inspiration as well as novelty & information overflow as you have taught us in previous videos has really helped me, literally!!! I really appreciate you're artistic view as an architect & as a innovator! Your KZbin has quickly become my favorite channel as of late! I appreciate you sharing you're case studies as well as your previous works for they really help quid me into a new uncharted territory!!! I really do look up you & your professional perspective!

[@DamiLeeArch]

Wow thanks a lot!! 😁 it's always amazing to me to hear that people in other fields enjoy this content as well. I hope you're enjoying your career pivot 😊

[@giuseppenativo2123]

I really enjoyed also this video. The delicate relationships, in architecture, between the wet and the dry, the hot and the cold are much more than technical topics, they are truly inspirational. Thank you. Did you visit the Palmer house in Ann arbor, during your trips?

[@hellohogo]

Uggh i wish it rained more here in LA at sci-arc

[@DamiLeeArch]

Come to vancouver! Aka raincouver 😆

[@munkh_0260]

나 이 언니 좋아하네..❤️🙆‍♀️

[@kerethlewis5280]

This video makes me wish I was a an architect, so creative

[@AtomLabX]

As a programer myself, I love the rain as well, it is my best time ever! Love the video, and the audio is spot on!!!! Hehehehe, give us the sauce, what microphone is this? Would love to get one myself as well!

[@iyanreasonda1879]

design strategies with windows for enjoying the tropical weather in asian countries pls thank you for explaining the strategy with full-packed content matched with one of the best aesthetics.

[@brisingreragon9044]

Rain is the best

[@DamiLeeArch]

It sure is 😁

[@irvinelee3432]

are you a sound artist Yes I am I love to here your voice to work, learn, exercise thanks

[@vladislava6801]

I inspire to become an architect! , where should i start practicing in drawing?

[@NobodyNobody0508]

Love your drawings, do you consider giving some drawing classes?😊❤️

[@iknowyouwanttofly]

One way to enjoy it is to be a lazy gardner. When it rains I feel like yes! I will not have to water today.

[@WhatsThisThenLucchiSupremeson]

♡

[@iariarth8716]

COULD YOU MAKE A PLAY ON YOUR WORKFLOW IN NOTION SOFTWARE? THAT WOULD BE CONTRIBUTIVE TO OUR ARCHITECTURE LEARNERS FOR ORGANIZING THE SYMPHONY AND WORKFLOW.

[@richardcottone6620]

what about the architecture of Dullis airport

[@scott8975]

Great video! I dig it. A couple of pieces of feedback: I found myself rotating my neck a bunch to view your drawings during the video. Is there a way to view them straight on? Also, I view KZbin primarily on my TV, so pointing to the side as in "I'll leave this video here " means nothing to me because videos don't appear there for me.

[@Allen-du5hf]

I love your videos! Do you read books or magazines on the toilet? I look forward to your future uploads very much😊😊

[@Langkowski]

I you like rain, you should move to my city. It is raining more than 200 days a year (and with an average of 78.54 hours of sun per month). And with a lot of wind.

[@kylefreedmanavena6025]

i love you

[@randomcontentwizzy3263]

I also aspire to be an architect

[@michaelcoston6259]

There should be a Homeless 101 course in architecture curriculum to improve everyone’s design skill set.s But camping is actually close 😂

[@DamiLeeArch]

hahaha. we need to get back to our nomadic roots!

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

Hello Dami, This is is probably my favourite of all your videos so far. Thank you 🙏

[@PeterEller]

dam. I tried to get a pencil with your discount code but at checkout, it was USD plus the shipping was more than the price of the pencil;-(( was hoping to support you and a local retailer but they are in Texas so its cheaper to get Staedler from amazon boo

[@Jirayu.Kaewprateep]

🥺💬 Nice drawings and reflection of colors and shadow.

[@bngr_bngr]

Wouldn’t a south facing reading room damage your books?

[@apeacefulworld9095]

😘😘❤

[@AmitTheCreator]

I'm researching your videos because I want to make a similar style of content - so did you ever notice the shot at 2:49? Lolol :)

[@Tondadrd]

If I had the money I would love it if you were consulting my dream home 🥰

[@damianbreyley1127]

@Damilee I believe you have a great voice . Can you please look after yourself with 8hr sleep and some kind of lozenge for your throat. I can totally tell/hear when you’re deprived of both ❤

[@oblomovbyoblomov9094]

Wright took leaking way to seriously by exposing falling water house to rain a little too much 🤭😂

[@josegardea1385]

I think when you become a very succesful architect in your mid to late 50’s, you would make a great architecture teacher! Have you thought about it..?

[@this.is.rei_]

I'M 3 HOURS LATE NOOO

[@inmoralfellas3972]

Does this apply for the third world countries ???

[@supicetea]

Hi Dami ,how are you doing ,i wanna be architect ,i liked your video that told me what to expect goong into this ,thanks ,that was good ,Go Dami

[@DamiLeeArch]

No problem 😊

[@enz1121]

u look exhausted get some rest dear!

[@jakesi8170]

I love Chinese and Japanese architecure. I don't really care western styles it's lacking.

[@oreleelobue8604]

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