Science, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Mathematics Report
Houseboat Design
William Wall
Partners: Fletcher Kirol and Sean Hobson
Background Problem
The development of the brain is affected by its surroundings. The area in which a person is raised can affect the one's brain development. Studies were conducted by Dr. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg and a team of scientists which examined the amygdalas and the perigenual anterior cingulate cortex (pACC). The amygdalas is a part of the brain that accesses threats and generates fear which essentially causes the body to either fight or flight. In addition, the pACC in turn regulates the amygdalas to keep the amygdalas under control. During this study, the scientists had subjects from places across the nation to undergo stress tests in a control environment.
The scientists discover that stress greatly affects both parts of the brain. In relation, the locations the subjects were living affected their results dramatically. Subjects from the countryside had more active pACC and less active amygdalas, which shows they are more calm and do not react as aggressively to stressful scenarios. On the other hand, the city subjects had opposite results so they were more agitated in stressful situations. In conclusion, the scientists realized that cities cause more stress for people which can make the people more prone to aggressive nature and more temperamental.
The city has been well known as a stressful place to live with the city's combination of heavy traffic, overpopulated areas, fast paced jobs, and health hazards covering the city. Due to the stress from the city, the brain of young kids can actually develop poorly since child's brain is not nurtured correctly. The brain is very delicate and anything overwhelming can have a negative affect on the brain's growth. In addition, the adult brain can negatively affected by the stress of the city as well. Dr. Meyer Lindenberg also explained how breaks from stressful areas to more tranquil areas can reduce the affects on the brain. The reoccurring stressors are what cause the brain to act incorrectly.
Furthermore, stress can harm many more parts of a person's body than just the brain. There have been numerous studies that have discovered that stress can cause a large array of health problems if the stress remains untreated for a long time. Some of the health issues caused by stress are even life threatening. A list of some of the health issues due to stress include, but are not limited to: heart disease, Asthma, obesity, Diabetes, headaches, depression and anxiety are 80% more likely, gastrointestinal problems, Alzheimer’s Disease, accelerated aging by 9-17 years, premature death is 63% more likely. If poor brain development was not daunting enough, the multifarious diseases and health problems that derive from stress can even kill a person. Stress actually deteriorates the mind and body until the stress renders the person useless. The brain can only handle a certain amount of stress and activity before the brain crashes. In order to avoid damaging one's body and brain, a person must escape its stressors occasionally to allow the body to relax and recuperate.
Design Solution
For this problem, I have a client of the name Anne van Hemmon. Mrs. van Hemmon is a resident of New York City and suffering from immense stress from her occupation and everyday life. The best way to solve her stressful situation and keep her from health hazards caused by her life schedule, Mrs. van Hemmon's best option would be to escape to a tranquil location occasional for a few weeks at a time to recuperate and heal the mind. The brain needs rest periods from high stress areas in order to function well.
To solve Mrs. van Hemmon's problem, I have designed a houseboat. By escaping the city to relax on the houseboat, Mrs. van Hemmon is healing her body both physically and mentally. A houseboat is the most ideal way of relaxation for multifarious reasons. First, Since Mrs. van Hemmon requires a peaceful area near New York City, docking the houseboat in Lake Ontario is a prime location. The lake is close to New York City, is connected to the other Great Lakes for easy travel while on the houseboat, and most of all, is very open allowing for the maximum relaxation.
Innovation
New Construction
Open System
Architectural Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Materials Engineering
Mass Customization Manufacturing/Prefabrication
Construction Manufacturing/Industrial Design
Science Concepts (Material Science)
Technology(Types of glass and boat specific stuff etc.)
Mathematical Computations (Surface area to find amount of paint, flooring, etc./type of calc and example)
Conclusion
The development of the brain is affected by its surroundings. The area in which a person is raised can affect the one's brain development. Studies were conducted by Dr. Andreas Meyer-Lindenberg and a team of scientists which examined the amygdalas and the perigenual anterior cingulate cortex (pACC). The amygdalas is a part of the brain that accesses threats and generates fear which essentially causes the body to either fight or flight. In addition, the pACC in turn regulates the amygdalas to keep the amygdalas under control. During this study, the scientists had subjects from places across the nation to undergo stress tests in a control environment.
The scientists discover that stress greatly affects both parts of the brain. In relation, the locations the subjects were living affected their results dramatically. Subjects from the countryside had more active pACC and less active amygdalas, which shows they are more calm and do not react as aggressively to stressful scenarios. On the other hand, the city subjects had opposite results so they were more agitated in stressful situations. In conclusion, the scientists realized that cities cause more stress for people which can make the people more prone to aggressive nature and more temperamental.
The city has been well known as a stressful place to live with the city's combination of heavy traffic, overpopulated areas, fast paced jobs, and health hazards covering the city. Due to the stress from the city, the brain of young kids can actually develop poorly since child's brain is not nurtured correctly. The brain is very delicate and anything overwhelming can have a negative affect on the brain's growth. In addition, the adult brain can negatively affected by the stress of the city as well. Dr. Meyer Lindenberg also explained how breaks from stressful areas to more tranquil areas can reduce the affects on the brain. The reoccurring stressors are what cause the brain to act incorrectly.
Furthermore, stress can harm many more parts of a person's body than just the brain. There have been numerous studies that have discovered that stress can cause a large array of health problems if the stress remains untreated for a long time. Some of the health issues caused by stress are even life threatening. A list of some of the health issues due to stress include, but are not limited to: heart disease, Asthma, obesity, Diabetes, headaches, depression and anxiety are 80% more likely, gastrointestinal problems, Alzheimer’s Disease, accelerated aging by 9-17 years, premature death is 63% more likely. If poor brain development was not daunting enough, the multifarious diseases and health problems that derive from stress can even kill a person. Stress actually deteriorates the mind and body until the stress renders the person useless. The brain can only handle a certain amount of stress and activity before the brain crashes. In order to avoid damaging one's body and brain, a person must escape its stressors occasionally to allow the body to relax and recuperate.
Design Solution
For this problem, I have a client of the name Anne van Hemmon. Mrs. van Hemmon is a resident of New York City and suffering from immense stress from her occupation and everyday life. The best way to solve her stressful situation and keep her from health hazards caused by her life schedule, Mrs. van Hemmon's best option would be to escape to a tranquil location occasional for a few weeks at a time to recuperate and heal the mind. The brain needs rest periods from high stress areas in order to function well.
To solve Mrs. van Hemmon's problem, I have designed a houseboat. By escaping the city to relax on the houseboat, Mrs. van Hemmon is healing her body both physically and mentally. A houseboat is the most ideal way of relaxation for multifarious reasons. First, Since Mrs. van Hemmon requires a peaceful area near New York City, docking the houseboat in Lake Ontario is a prime location. The lake is close to New York City, is connected to the other Great Lakes for easy travel while on the houseboat, and most of all, is very open allowing for the maximum relaxation.
Innovation
New Construction
Open System
Architectural Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Materials Engineering
Mass Customization Manufacturing/Prefabrication
Construction Manufacturing/Industrial Design
Science Concepts (Material Science)
Technology(Types of glass and boat specific stuff etc.)
Mathematical Computations (Surface area to find amount of paint, flooring, etc./type of calc and example)
Conclusion
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