Author: Aparna

  • 📏 Figuring Out the Space Between Two Logs — One Step Closer to Galactica 🌲

    Today was all about getting into the details—those tiny but crucial decisions that shape the whole experience of a structure. As part of my work on Galactica, the treehouse-inspired structure I’m building, I spent the day experimenting with the measurement between two horizontal logs—logs that will be part of the walkable wooden roof. It may…

  • 🌿 From Timber Trails to Twirls: A Day of Learning & Joy 💃

    Today was a mix of exploration, connection, and a little bit of dancing fun! I headed out to check different types of wood for my treehouse project—Galactica. This time, I was looking into arecanut, eucalyptus, and coconut wood. Each one had its own unique texture, grain, and strength. Here’s what I learned: Talking to the…

  • Learning through people, sketches & space 🌱✏️

    Today came with unexpected lessons. ✨ I observed how people can be nudged into action—sometimes just through subtle words and a little guilt. It made me think about how influence really works. 👣 Doing the same work as others helped me understand them better. It’s wild how empathy grows when you share the effort. 🎨…

  • Skeleton Steel Frame Building

    Exploring the Beauty of Skeleton Steel Frame Architecture in Bangalore Hi, I’m Aparna, an open learner on a journey of exploration, currently immersed in the world of mud construction. But today, I want to share an awe-inspiring architectural discovery from my recent visit to Bangalore—a building constructed using a skeleton steel frame. The term “skeleton…