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Architecture+DesignWork

2008-2014

VICTORIA C. BROWN

[email protected]+ 1 317 213 2792

professional experience

TEG Architects ARCHITECTURAL INTERN | AUG 2012 - DEC 2012Involved in all phases of design, working both independently as well as in collabo-ration with the project team, consultants, and clients. Generated design details and presentations materials, as well as conducted research on case studies and various business incubator models. Improved verbal communication skills and technical knowledge. Worked on commercial, residential, and primarily focused on medical planning, programming, design and construction of healthcare facilities.

forum credit union MEMBER SERVICES TELLER | MAY 2012 - AUG 2012Responsible for completing member transactions-- Able to communicate clearly with the client to ensure no misunderstandings in regards to their finances. In-stilled confidence in the client and was able to problem solve to ensure satisfaction. Worked as a team, communicating between departments.

profileI will be graduating with a Master of Architecture degree in May of this year, 2014. I am looking for engaging opportunities to apply and develop my skills as a young architect by working with professionals within the architecture and design community.

Indianapolis, IN., USA

EDUCATION

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE [May 2014]

MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE + BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Immersed in building systems, structures, technologies, history, and social justice curriculum -- a solid base of architectural study.

Established a more in depth understanding of building systems application and potential for innovation. Proficient with human computer interaction, construction and technical knowledge. Dean’s List 2013-2014.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE [ May 2012]

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

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• Adobe Suite - Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop • AutoCAD • Diva Energy Analysis• EcoTect - Acoustical Analysis • Esri - Community Analyst• Grasshopper - LunchBox • Microsoft Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word • Revit• Rhinoceros • SketchUp• VRay Render

COMPUTER SKILLS activities and affiliations

SOLAR DECATHLON ENVELOPE DEVELOPER | LEED FOR HOMES CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR | CONSTRUCTION TEAM MEMBER | SPECIFICATIONS EDITOR | JAN 2013 - OCT 2013 Student run, international competition sponsored by the Department of Energy. Became involved during the final set of CD documentation, completed entirely in Revit. Worked on the building envelope team for the project, finalizing wall assemblies, the butterfly gutter system, roof details, and developing SIPs shop drawings. Involved in construction in Irvine, CA where the house won the Afford-ability Contest.

ECO REHAB CONSTRUCTION TEAM MEMBER | MAY 2013 - JULY 2013Renovation work completed in the Old West End Historical District of Muncie, IN. Set in a town victim to manufacturing downturn, this urban neighborhood has nearly desintegrated. Our team worked to restore community through design and initiative. aias MEMBER | AUG 2010 - MAY 2012Participated in lectures by industry professionals, assisted with software work-shops, and attended a quad conference at the University of Cincinnati in Fall 2011.

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Victoria Interests

Architecture Related Facade DesignMaterial ResearchEnergy AnalysisLighting and Acoustics

Non Architecture Related Australia ColorFashionLaughingRunningTrivia GamesWInter Sports

Cover Image by Mark Gowing04

SOLAR DECATHLON

NET ZERO HOUSE

FACADE + ACOUSTICS OFOUTDOOR SPACE

RESILIENCY IN DESIGN

WORK EXPERIENCE

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RESUME

Drawing inspiration from local urban spaces, field studies, and time abroad in Australia and New Zealand: This collection of works were completed during the four years of undergradu-ate foundations of architecture and the sequen-tial two years of Masters study.

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VCBrownPortfolio

Facades + Acoustics of Outdoor Space

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AB

Site

Chicago, IL., USA

For my thesis I was interested in studying facade performance per-taining to acoustics and how it may influence adjacent outdoor space in an urban context. Moving beyond the facade's traditional focus of interior conditioning, this study explores the relationship between the outdoor user, a particular performance or activity, and the surround-ing environment. These seperate entities come together to define a specific design methodology that has the potential for customized acoustic properties. Material research, form development using Grasshopper parameters, and on-site sound measurement are all key in developing effective design methods that can be quantifiable.

FACADES + ACOUSTICS OF OUTDOOR SPACE

EDUCATION/CULTURAL &FACADEAcoustical AnalysisEnergy AnalysisPanelizationRenderingsDiagrams

RhinocerosDivaEcoTectGrasshopperVray3DS Max


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sounds of the city

Public Transportation

People

Construction

Industry

Air TrafficBirds

Lakefront


The urban environment

is constantly evolving,

increasing in scale as

well as sound level.

This thesis study looks

into utilizing outdoor

space within the urban

environment of Chicago,

IL. With ambient noise

affecting the ac

tivities in an open-air

site, the design chal-

lenge focuses on acous-

tics to enhance user ex-

perience. Modern sound

manipulation methods

are typically only used

within indoor perfor-

mance halls. Presump-

tions and revisions were

made to apply indoor

techniques in a contrast-

ingly boundless environ-

ment. This project proposes the

use of adjacent build-

ing facades: barriers

that currently function

exclusively to enhance

the interior environment.

Expanding upon these existing functions with acoustical treatment may redefine the impact the fa ade can have on the

outdoor environment. Challenging materiality (absorptive values) and form (x,y,z planes) allow for meaningful interaction

with sound in an adjacent outdoor site. This innovation presents an opportunity for the site to facilitate powerful cultural

expressions and interaction. Performance types are typically at the mercy of their arena this study allows the fa ade to

adapt; granting it the capability to accommodate a range of sound types. Form is essentially generated through sound

behavior. A metamorphic dialog exists between the fa ade, the outdoor site, and the dynamic

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Vehicular Traffic

Lakefront

wanted unwantedBirds

People

Performance

Lakefront

Public Transporation

Construction

Industry

Vehicular Traffic

Air Traffic Birds

urban environment. This study explicitly defines a

set of acoustical performance objectives and crite-

rion for architectural acoustics in the outdoor envi-

ronment. These tools are able to be measured and

predicted in the design process, and may serve as a

template for future projects in synonymous context.

Sound Types

[36Hz - 4000Hz] Soft Rock Concert

Political Speech

Conversations

[90dB - 120 dB]

[80dB]

[125Hz - 200Hz]

Bass Guitar - Piano Treble

MaleFemale

[60dB]

[125Hz - 200Hz]

MaleFemale

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VCBrownPortfolioSolar Decathlon: Phoenix House

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SOLAR DECATHLONIrvine, CA., USA

Architecture students from Ball State and Engineering students from U. of Louisville teamed together to create The Phoenix House for the 2013 Solar Decathlon sponsored by the Department of Energy. Joining the team in its final year of work, I was in charge of the building envelope drawings and specifications. Unique to the home were SIPS panels and a Fibre Cement rainscreen that gave the house the distinctive look that worked with all of the reclaimed wood in the project.

RESIDENTIALBall State UniversityUniversity of Louisville

CDsDiagramsShop DrawingsSpecificationsPreFab + On Site Construction

RevitRhinocerosAdobe Suite

Solar Decathlon: Phoenix House

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The 3D digital model and construction docuementation were completed in Revit 2013. With a handful

of students working on the model at a time, the software allowed for synchronization as updates were

made amongst the team. This was pivotal in maintaining communication between the University of

Louisville engineering students and the Ball State architecture students.

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From the Revit model, components could

be brought into other programs such

as Rhino were modifications could be

made for presentation materials such as exploded axons and process diagrams.

As design decisions were being finalized the LEED documentation was oc-

curing simultaneously. The certification was conditional as the homes were

being designed for multiple sites and there were conflicting requirements

for site selection and categories related to a specific geographic location.

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Pritzker Pavilion feat. Wentz

Concert Hall—

“How do you make everyone -

not just the people in the seats,

but the people sitting 400 feet

away on the lawn - feel good

about coming to this place to

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Several different states

and countries were repre-

sented in the competition.

All teams were instructed

to design a solar house for

their local micro-climate,

that would be able to per-

form adequately in Irvine,

CA. The team conducted

energy studies for both

Louisville, Kentucky and

Irvine, California.

The house used SIP pan-

els for structural support

and high insulation values.

The trusses supporting

the roof and infill panel

were designed to be able

to fold down for ease of

transport.

The renderings were pro-

duced in 3DS Max using

the render cloud available

through Revit.

Thousands of visitors

came to the Solar Decath-

lon event over the course

of two different weekends

in October 2013. Stu-

dents involved with each

project were able to dis-

cuss their design concepts

with industry professionals

and general public alike.

It was very encouraging

to see so many persons

interested in passive

systems and solar en-

ergy production. These

sustainable residential

practices have the poten-

tial to become standard

across the United States

and beyond.


Concert Hall—





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Concert Hall—





There were a total of

twenty teams participat-

ing in the competition

in Irvine, California. All

were given one week to

construct their homes.

Many homes came with

prefabricated compo-

nents, the Phoenix

House included, while

other teams built their

homes entirely on-site.

The Phoenix House

was comprised of two

seperate modules

that were sized to fit

on a semi trailor. The

trusses were set into

place on-site and an

infill panel was placed

on the north side of

the house. The house

included two bedrooms

and one bathroom,

totaling 830ft2 gross

square feet. To make

up for the minimal size,

the additional height in

the main living space

brings openness to the

space.

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VCBrownPortfolioResilient Surf club

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RESILIENT DESIGNLennox Head, NSW., AUS

While abroad on the eastern coast of Australia, the studio focused on resiliency in design. Considering viable natural disasters and how future design strategies can mitigate damage from the built environment. Site selection, material choices, energy sources, physically flexible and convention-ally adaptable structure all were considered when design-ing for site specific bush fire, storm surge and earthquake potential.

MIXED-USECharrette LeaderRenderingsDiagrams

RhinocerosVrayAdobe Suite

Resilient Surf club

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The existing site is

located within 100 ft of

the Pacific shoreline.

Additionally a tea tree

lake sits just 200 ft from

the opposite side of the

site. Storm surge and

flooding is the most rel-

evant natural occurrance

the project was being

designed to resist.

The program for the

surf club would contain

classrooms, offices, a

cafe, as well as ample

storage for surf boards

and water safety equip-

ment.

The mechanical room

for the surf club build-

ing was placed on the

second level to ensure

its reliability during a

storm surge.

The classrooms serve

as locations for life-

guarding lessons, surf

classes, and informa-

tion on resilient design

and precaution against

natural disasters.

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The modular structure supports three stories, positioned with two above grade for day to day function.

The cross beams are supported by piles driving 40ft into the ground. This external structural system

has the capacity to raise the containers 3ft above the ground plane in the event of extreme flooding

on the site. Sliding panels set above the top floor meet to cover the large picture windows as they

elevate. The panels are able to protect against flying debris and high winds. The stair wells will extend

downward to meet the ground so that persons may seek safety with space to accomodate emergency

beds.

A compilation of ship-

ping containers placed

two wide gives a typical

room dimension of

16ft wide by 20ft long

with a ceiling height of

just under 8ft.These

strucuturally remarkable

containers are able to

support over 10 times its

own weight of 3,500lbs.

For this project the ship-

ping container structure

was compromised

with large windows to

accomodate for ocean

views. To accomodate

this adjustment, an

additional cross bracing

structural system was

implemented.

The cross bracing was

flexible at each joint and

pile base, in preparation

for earthquake induced

movement. This concept

was considered from the

Sendai Mediatheque.

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The floor plans on the

right show both day to

day function as well as

emergency layout where

beds and emergency

supplies would be utilized

in a natural disaster.

Level 1 - 3 : Standard Use

Level 1 - 3 : Emergency Use

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wall assemblies to

its flexible pin joints,

to its vertical mobil-

ity. When the con-

tainers are elevated

the flood water is

able to rush into the

empty basin below

and a piping system

sweeps it back into

the ocean 100ft

away. The secure

spaces within the

elevated structure

would allow for up

to 250 people (with

20sf each) to take

refuge in the event

of a long-term disas-

ter scenario.

As you approach

the surf club, you

are struck by the

wind turbines and

the blue corrogated

metal--you make

concious note of the

innovative resilient

and sustainable

function of the

building. Surfers can

utilize mulitiple street

access points, with

direct access to stor-

age, grabbing their

boards and heading

to the beach. Other

users that are more

interested in social

functions of the club

are welcomed into

the cafe and open

seating spaces.

The club is always

prepared for the

out-of-the-ordinary

natural disasters,

from its fire-resistant

VCBrownPortfolioNet Zero Modern Bath-house

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NET ZERO BATH HOUSEMuncie, IN., USAThe project called for net zero business and residential typologies to serve as paradigms for the restoration of Mun-cie, Indiana's core neighborhoods since their demise in the manufacturing downturn. Initially the class was challenged with looking specifically at wall assemblies. Taking this detail oriented approach, we would look at a specific mate-rial and discuss its innovative applciation. This bath house specifically utilizes a product called Litracon, a concrete mix with optic fibre layers set into it, creating a semitransparent appearance. There was consideration as to how the mate-rial could impact a bath house function, while issuing pas-sive systems and renewable energy sources to allow low income tenants to live a low impact lifestyle with little money for utilitiy bills. Practically, the net zero initiative needed to figure out how to account for initial extra costs for these non standard systems and assemblies.

EDUCATION & LABORATORYMaterial ResearchRenderingsDiagrams

RhinocerosVrayAdobe Suite

Net Zero Modern Bath-house

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The trombe wall specifically

functions by heating interior

spaces as convection currents

warm through the pressur-

ized air cavity for daytime and

through radiant transfer at night.

The solar thermal plates set on

the roof provided water heating

for baths, sinks, showers and

radiant flooring.

PVs would supplement the elec-

trical needs for the solar thermal

pump as well as appliances and

supplemental lighting.

The 1,500sf structure oriented

the litracon block wall on the

south side of the buliding,

optimizing its performance as

a trombe wall. The skyliht just

above the block wall would

serve as the opening for stack

ventilation in the summer to

remove humid and hot air

resulting from the moderate

climate of Muncie, IN.

The pattern of the blocks

themselves resemble natural

sediment strata or tree bark,

emphasizing the uniqueness of

each block and the experiential

quality of lighti coming through

sch translucent openings.

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TROMBE WALL

PASSIVE EFFICIENCIES

MODULAR WALL PANELSRigid InsulationSheathing surroundWOOD Rainscreen4X4 Columns

Heating interior spaces as con-vection currents warm through the pressurized air cavity for daytime and through radiant transfer at night

Skylights were the primary light source for the interior: calculated moments of luminance in an otherwise dark environment

TROMBE WALL

PASSIVE EFFICIENCIES

MODULAR WALL PANELSRigid InsulationSheathing surroundWOOD Rainscreen4X4 Columns

Heating interior spaces as con-vection currents warm through the pressurized air cavity for daytime and through radiant transfer at night

Skylights were the primary light source for the interior: calculated moments of luminance in an otherwise dark environment

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The path through the bath house is very direct. Greeted in the entry space, the user is

directed up the light well circulation space and into the changing and shower room. From

there the user steps into the tranquil bath space. Beyond this open bathing space is a

steam room and a private bath.

In the section perspective you can see the illustrated ceiling volume. Drastic changes in

ceiling height vary compressions of space offer intended reflection in bath an stam room

with large overhead room with skylightis cutting through thicker moments in the ceiling.

TECTONICS

(+) LIGHT WELL

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MODULE 1 AND 2

WELL CHANGING

ENTRY

BATHSTEAM

PRIVATE BATH

DN

UP

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VCBrownPortfolioProfessional Work

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PROFESSIONAL WORKUSA

Involved in all phases of design, working both independent-

ly as well as in collaboration with the project team, consul-

tants, and clients. Generated design details and presenta-

tions materials, as well as conducted research on case

studies and various business incubator models. Improved

verbal communication skills and technical knowledge.

Worked on commercial, residential, and primarily focused

on medical planning, programming, design and construc-

tion of healthcare facilities.

Professional WorkHEALTHCARE/COMMERCIAL /RESIDENTIALPreliminary Design -Construction DrawingsPresentation MaterialsField VerificationResearchClient Meetings

AutoCADAdobe Suite

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The Estopinal Group has four different offices across the country, encouraging the team to communicate

through email and telephone. At times team members from all different offices and the clients would

work through conference calls. I had several opportunities to interact with clients, getting a sense of the

relationship and conversations that the design team and the client undergo to determine the outcome and

occupant satisfaction of the end product.

Many clients had specific requests for construction drawings throughout the design process. Deadlines

were fairly consistent to ensure appropriate updates from us to the client.

I was involved in the

masterplanning and

schematic design

process for the renova-

tion of Katherine Shaw

Bethea Hospital, an 80-

bed acute care facility

in Dixon, Illinois. I was

responsible for concep-

tualization of the mas-

terplan and proposed

design. I also gained

experience through all

phases of design on

various project types

(healthcare, commer-

cial, and residential),

site visits, field verifica-

tions, research studies,

and coordinated with

various engineers,

interior designers,

product reps, and other

consultants. These

renders were provided

by the visualization

team at The Estopinal

Group.

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The firm completed several projects

while I was in the office, allowing for

me to attend hostipal grand open-

ings and client satisfaction meet-

ings. Overall improved verbal and

social skill in developing relation-

ships with clients and their team.

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This section can be about

design details, how to

come up with them and

how to ensure accuracy.

The consistency of layout,

style, and presentation

can also be included to

understanding the rationale

and professionalism of a

firm environment. Also

keeping in mind the wants

and needs of the clients,

contexual information,

and cutlural identity of

place, Maybe even get

into the masterplanning

and zoning of existing and

new hospitals. over your

own personal creative

agenda. provided by

the visualization team

at The Estopinal Group.

The firm had several

design methodologies that

were compiled from post

occupancy evaluations of

past projects. Circulation

methods, patient room

dimensions, and visitor

waiting rooms were ideal

for heathcare function.

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Several small scale commercial

projects were under production

during my time in the office. I

gained experience with an

entire construction drawing set

and interacted with the client

regularly.

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