Mock, Blog Post 7, IAR 221

An architecture of happiness is a place where the identity of the self can tie into. According to DeBotton, it's an intimate space and an psychological sanctuary. In his writing, it sounds like nature and playfulness also play key roles in the happiness of architecture. The "rulebook" is also similar to the ideals of happiness and architecture. Order, harmony, groves (nature), community, and spiritual connections are all important.

The Library represents a happy place on campus, it is a place of community and it ties into the psychological world through learning and expanding minds. This is where some people may find identity by studying the things that they love, it can also be an intimate space by studying alone, or it can also be a playful plays by going in groups of people.This building also shows harmony and balance by the entrance. It's half circle is visually appealing. The building also incorporates stacking by that stairs and groves of trees surrounds the area.