rural studio connections

After visiting the rural studio in Alabama, one thing became very apparent about the nature of design/build projects and that is that it's all about the connections. Looking specifically at the Perry Lakes projects, the importance of connections within the structure as not only a system of architectural detailing but also as a means of connecting builder to inhabitant reveals itself as an essential element. Thinking about how to apply these ideas to our own project the importance of connections within the structure is apparent when dealing with the plastic paneling system. How these details might tell a story of our own process and allow people to realize the effort of construction as they move through the site could be very helpful in developing the construction details.