ifab750@walt.cc.utexas.edu (Matthew S. Cohen) (10/20/89)
Following my original CALL FOR DISCUSSION I recieved some very kind
comments and criticisms which lead me to believe I should clarify the
intent of my original CALL.
1. What Kind of Architecture?
By Architecture I mean the creation of spaces for human inhabitation.
I do not intend this to be a forum for discussions of computer
architecture except where that topic overlaps this one. Certainly, part
of the discussion could involve defining the term 'Architecture' itself.
2. Why Bother?
The reason I am proposing this group is because there is a body
of discussion concerning architecture and design which typically takes
place through the mediums of magazines, journals, and symposia. My
goal in the creation of the group is to provide a new forum for this
discussion which would, of course, include all of the benefits that
electronic discourse provides. I do not intend this to be a discussion
which is limited to 'I like this building because...' though that is
certainly a part of architectural discourse. I am aiming for a more
theoretical discussion which would corncern itself with the fundementals
of Architecture and design. My CALL TO DISCUSSION is also to simply
ascertain the involvement of architects, architecture students, and
others interested in the field on the Net.
3. Not talk.architecture, rec.architecture.... ad nauseum
As I implied in my original posting, I do not know where
this group should be placed in the overall hierarchy of the News system.
At this point I do not care. I posited placing it as a talk group
simply because that implies general discussion rather than the limited
discourse implied by rec (architecture as hobby), biz (the business of
architecture which is VERY different than the architecture discussed in
the educational system), sci (which implies structural engineering).
One respondent mentioned rec.arts.misc - this is possible.
How about rec.arts.architecture? Even alt.architecture would not
be too bad.
As I understand it, a CALL FOR DISCUSSION is used to ascertain the
amount of interest (and thus predict the level of participation) in
the new group. This is my goal here. I'd like to thank everyone for
there comments thusfar and ask that people continue to make comments.
Thank you very much.
erik.
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