Commercial Design
This semester-long project explored best practices for an office design while also incorporating sustainable design strategies. Organizational, social, spatial, psychological, and cultural factors were considered throughout the design. A comprehensive design solution was prepared for a professional critique.
Roots are unique and intertwining extensions of a life form. They create these extravagant networks underneath the ground. Often, roots are very coarse, but other times they can be smooth. While some roots are hardy and strong, others are thin and fragile.
Sustainability
This studio project encompassed a sustainability strategies research paper. The Preserve office building featured gray water systems and heat exchange ventilation systems in the windows.
Site
Concept
Floor plans are inspired by the roots of a tree.
Ground Level Floor Plan
Scale: N.T.S.
Reception Enlarged Plan
Scale: N.T.S.
Materials selected have sustainable features.
Second Level Floor Plan
Scale: N.T.S.
Sustainable Strategies
A sustainable strategies paper was written, highlighting the sustainable features of the office building.
Reception Perspective
