Arnhem Outside the Station

Stepping out of Arnhem Central Station onto the upper level, I was met by a tall office building — its structure bending softly like a wave, mirroring the organic lines of the station itself. Sea-green contours wrapped around dark blue windows, forming a calm visual rhythm that instantly drew me in.

I captured this scene with the Canon 5DsR and Sigma 24–70mm Art, using a polarizing filter — a tool often misunderstood, but scientifically fascinating. Light travels as waves vibrating in all directions, but when it reflects off non-metallic surfaces like glass or water, those waves align into a single plane. A polarizing filter selectively blocks that oriented light, reducing glare, increasing contrast, and deepening color saturation. In this case, it turned an ordinary glass facade into a layered play of tone and texture.

Some photographers avoid polarization for fear of “over-saturation,” but for me, it’s about control — sculpting light rather than altering reality. This image is straight from the camera, no edits needed. Just light, reflection, and the quiet geometry of modern architecture.

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If exposed timber studs show signs of mould growth during construction, the mould must be remediated before it is enclosed in the wall. If not, mould will continue to grow inside the wall #healthyBuildings #ArchitecturalScience #BuildingScience

Some contemporary architectural design elements can let water penetrate the envelope:
- Boxy designs with articulated walls that jut in and out have gutters that are not straight.
- Ledges where wall materials change
- Box gutters without sumps
- Sky lights
- Flat roof
- Balconies
If buildings have these elements, be extra mindful of thoughtful detailing! #healthyBuildings #ArchitecturalScience #BuildingScience

Water damage in buildings cause mould growth. Some people develop Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) where their bodies can't clear the biotoxins found in fungi. #healthyBuildings #ArchitecturalScience #BuildingScience

I tried to take the day off by sitting on the couch. Brain says no. Now I'm outlining the content for the 2023 Architectural Science Association's conference website #conference #asa2023Launceston #BuildingPhysics #ArchitecturalScience

#workshop at #work. I don’t use it much because I’m a data scientist, but still cool 🤓 #UTAS #CSAW #architecturalScience

My lab got awarded the best student paper at the recent architectural science association conference at Curtin University. A novel method for estimating precipitation in climate datasets for hygrothermal analysis. Recognition like this ISN'T the driver for my work but it sure feels good and is validating🙂 My work is to ensure we are building well as we transition to zero emission buildings #resilientBuildings #climateChange #architecture #architecturalScience #buildingPhysics #netZero

#architects If you care about #climateChange, make Science the basis of your design; design #netZero buildings; design for #sequestering #carbon. Don’t leave it up to the engineers. Ross Donaldson #keynote #architect #architecture #architecturalScience #ASAConference2022