PORTFOLIO

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1. LYCEUM COMPETITIONBARRE, VT

2. SCHOLAR HOUSINGTROY, NY

3. SHAKER MUSEUMMT. LEBANON, NY

4. GHANA ECOLOGICAL HOUSING

ACCRA, GHANA

5. MATERIAL WITNESSALBANY, NY

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Embodied Energy Diagram inRelation to Program Elements

Forces Become Program and the Spacings become circulation Seperate Entities infused

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[ When analyzing the granite at the quarry site, one can view the spectacular physical features granite possesses Its slices and breaks from the embodied energy that cre-ated it lead to a delineation of motion and direction giving them a curious quality of natural beauty. It is a symbol of the strength and hard work that the workers gave to the quarry. When digging deep into the geologi-cal structure of granite, its embodied energy is condensed and seeks to break out. The essence of this design was to give tangible expression to the process or porphyritic crystallization that created granite. This process is caused by the nucleation of crystal sites and their growth within a liquid magma. When a rock cools too quickly the liquid freezes into a solid glass, or crystallinegroundmass. Often vapor loss from a magma chamber willcause a porphyritic texture. By taking this crystalized structure and infus-ing it with the embodied energy,This design takes that embodied energy and crystalizes it in forms that give spatial order to program and circulation. The landscape is used as an interactive architectural piece that leads one into the quarry by digging into sites at its edges. One subliminally feels a sense of moving vigorously into the ground. Descend-ing into the quarry walls one becomes gradu-ally intertwined with the surrounding voidof the quarry and the steep verticalstructure of its igneous stone. Theexploitation of embodied energy andporphyritic structure in conjunctionwith program reveals motion andexpansion, through a serious of vertical cor-ridors that leads one to anunprecedented expirience of delightand wonder.]

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[KEY]1. Memorial2. Outdoor Observational Deck3. Main Entrance4. Book Store5. Mens Bathroom6. Womens Bathroom7. Education Pavillion8. Exhibition Space9. Indoor Observational Deck10. Cafe11. Cafe Kitchen12. Residence Dining Room13. Residence Kitchen14. Artist Residences15. Artist Studios16. Residence Kitchenette17. Residence Bathroom

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In the final stages of this project we were asked to create a 24 scholar housing com-plex housing both long term and short term scholars studying in the city of Troy, NY. By compiling all previous work, from the canon-ical case studys diagrammatic models to a new knowledge of apartment style building, I created a complex that twists, turns and flows on itself framing its picturesque views and creating a sleek and intriguing struc-ture appealing to all visiting and observing people.

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River Street

Eggress And Movement Diagram

Geometrical Formation

Wind Analysis

Sunset

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Geometrical Formation from Fenestration

Due to most of Radiant heat and wind coming from the southeast, the twisting of this building gives it not only a dynamic look but serves as a shading effect for the rest of the structure.

After further studies of Environmantel systems and weather data from Weather tool and Ecotect, I came up with a series of diagrams that start to illustrate egress of my structure and also brings fourth my Concept of this Hierachial shading ef-fect that lets in complete shade, little shade and no shade in certain areas of the complex. A series of diagrams that illustrate geometrical formation, wind path and fenestra-tion formation will help investigate further into my concept and will cre-ate a better understand-ing of what I was trying to accomplishEN

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Glass: Clear glass to let in all natural light for daylighting.

Mesh Screen: Lets just enough light in to brighten a room up but also cools the space down by creating shade.Exterior Solid Wall Condition: Acts as supporting exterior structure which does not let light pass through it and creates cool shaded areas.

(These Trombe walls are angled to direct sun paths and lower radiant heat, which create shading effects)

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Cross Ventilation through exterior space: Since the structure is split into four towers, the gaps between them create pathways for cross ventilation cooling the interior spaces of the complex and creating mass shading.

Cross Ventilation of exterior space

Cross Ventilation of Units

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JULY - DECEMBER Direct Radiation Orientation Solar Radiation in Context

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In this project we were to pick an artifact from the Shaker culture and diagram its geometric, performativ-ity and ergonomic manners to understand the use of that specific piece. The artifact I chose was the Tailors measuring stick. As the device and its motion literally becomes the structure, its simplicity and directionality is not only represented on the outside but also on the inside. This design incorporates a cafe/library, storage space and most importantly a lecture hall that overlooks the Shaker complex.

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systems in human body(thermoregulation system)

PLACE and Timebioclimatic context

Quality of Physical ContextIe. Built Environment

Social/Cultural ContextDensity

Material Mass

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New determination of human comfort

ACCESS TO AIRFLOW RESOURCE

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HUMAN COMFORT

systems in human body(thermoregulation system)

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Material Mass

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CONCEPTAIRFLOW FACTORS

HYPOTHESIS CONTEXT DESIGN CRITERIA DESIGN DEVELOPMENTSITE ANALYSIS

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Cross section shape

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Module Morphology (Roughness)

Location of air ow device(windward, leeward side of building)

Height of device on side of building(ceiling, window area, oor)

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The City of Accra, Ghanas Capital, grew from major settlements along the coast. This area known as Old Accra were composed of people from the Ga ethnic group who had settled around the European forts in the early 17th century forprotection from inland forces. These settlements became known as British, Dutchand Danish Accra with respect to their proximity and political connection to the forts. After the British consolidated power in the early 19th century, this area becamethe heart of the regions political and economic activites. Today the Central BusinessDistrict remains to the direct NorthEast of the old city center., yet excluded from iteconomically.

The main economic activites within Old Accra comprise of an active and large-scaleshing industry and production of staple foods. Over the last decade, this area has become the heart of a vibrant informal economy and the site for many newurban heritage and art revitalization eorts.

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comfort zone

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thermal mass eects

exposed mass & night-purge ventilation

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The psychometric charts above and to the left show the relationship between the dry bulb temperatre and the humidity levels in Accra. Each chart to the left marks the hourly data points relating the two environmental factors over an entire season.

Each chart shows the relationship of the data points to the passive ventilation methods that can help bring the environment into a comfortable level of inhabitation.

Overlapping the data points from all four seasons shows much consistency in Accras natural environment annually. This helps to decifer that the best method to reach the human comfort level will be by the means of a system that will likely work year-round.

The data shows that the highest concentration of hourly datat points, when they fall within the bounds of one of the passive systems, is within the natural ventilation system.

SEASONAL PSYCHOMETRIC CHARTS & PASSIVE VENTILATION METHODS

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interaction ofshape with airflow over time

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During this period humidity levelsdecreases by 10 to 15% and heat gainedfrom the building can aid the desorptionprocess whereby moist Air is Purged.

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Water vapor is adsorbed by coconut husk dessicantscreens on east and west and dessicant in roof chamber.

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Pedestrian walkways/ pavilion space with benches

2 x 2 module

1 x 1 module

6 x 6 module

Not only would the desiccant screens absorb water and decrease humidity, but it is also diliniating spacial conguratiopn and giving us a sense of which is public space and which is private space. as the dessicant modules get smaller it becomes more of a private space compared to the largest module which is public space

Space carved out for access of light to interior spaces (window area)

6 x 6 module (private)

1 x 1 module (moderate)

2 x 2 module (public)

coconut husks

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Evolutions, 2009PVC, nylon ropes, zip ties

This site-specic work began as a series of small models that explored specic construction principles: grid shell, folded plate, tensegrity and space frame. After many ex-pirements a material palette was chosen that specied two scales of inhabitation- a base structure and a shading/screening layer. It was more important to establish over-lapping terrirtories then make a structure with discreet rooms. In that sense, this installation is also a diagram of its own making.

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