Elizabeth Perry Turner - Design Portfolio

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pethberry99@gmail.com | 512-964-8044

EDUCATION

TexasTechUniversity

BachelorofInteriorDesign,May2022

MastersofScienceinEnvironmentalDesign,May2023

CIDAAccreditedUniversity

LEEDGreenAssociate

MinorinArchitecture

Bachelor'sGPA:3.97

Master'sGPA:4.0

OLE!TexasCertified RECOGNITION

StudentCommencementSpeakerforTexasTech University'sMayGraduation(2022)

ASIDTexasLeadersinDesignScholarship(2022)

HazlewoodMemorialGraduateFellowship(2022)

IIDATexasOklahomaScholarshipCompetition Winner(2020)

GlennaGoodacreDesignScholarship(2020)

FullerEndowedScholarship(2020)

WORKEXPERIENCE

Perkins&Will

InteriorDesigner1|Dallas,TX|June2023-Present

Collaboratingwithdesignteam,client, and consultantsonprojectsfromSchematicphases throughConstructionAdministration

Activelyinvolvedinpreparingcontractdocuments, includingfloorplans,details,reflectedceilingplans, millworkdesign,furniturelayouts,finishplans,and schedules

ActiveinternalPerkins&Willmember

LivingDesignTeam

DallasInteriorsComputationalDesign

MaterialPerformanceLab

OmniplanArchitects

DesignIntern | May2021-July2021

Accelerated5projectsoverthecourseof2months includingdesignresearch,schematicdesign,design development,andconstructiondocuments.

Learnednewsoftwareandimplementeditinto2 designprojects.

Collaborateddailywithotherdesigners,architects, engineers,andclientsonprojects.

TexasTechUniversity

GraduateResearchAssistant|May 2022 -May2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant |Jan.2022-May 2022

Technology ServicesStudentAssistant| Sep. 2019May 2022

Teaching Assistant|Fall2021

MohonInteriors

Residential DesignIntern|May 2020-August2020

Collaboratingwith designteamon4-6 designprojects when neededusingAutoCAD.

Assisting on 3differentclientinstallations.

SnowMountainRanch

Dog Sled Trainer -Musher|August2017-April2018

Training 20+ Alaskan huskiestopulltwo-personsleds during winter months and4-wheelersduringthe warmer months.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Working Skills in Revit, Enscape, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, Lumion, Hand Rendering, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Suite

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)

President & President Elect (2020-2022)

IIDA Member (2020-Present)

Coalition for Natural Learning Member (2022)

Texas Tech Mortar Board Member (2021-2022)

Texas Tech Student Alumni Board Member (20202022)

Design for Health Innovation Research Lab (Spring 2021)

College of Human Sciences Grade Appeals

Committee - Undergraduate Representative (20212022)

Graduate School Grade Appeal Committee

Graduate Representative (2022-2023)

Chi Omega Sorority

New Member Educator (2019-2020)

Young Life Leader (2019-2020)

Fundraiser for Make-a-Wish North Texas (Fall 2018Spring 2021)

references available upon request

Mixed-Use Project

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022

Location : San Diego, CA

Evidence-Based Design - Individual Project

Using Revit and Enscape

21 million people worldwide are subjected to human trafficking.

However, there are not enough facilities in the United States to adequately rehabilitate survivors. Often facilities can only accommodate a small number of survivors and are ill-equipped to meet the vastness of their needs. In order to combat this issue, a facility called Genesis will be created to support this underserved community.

life cycle of a butterfly

Drawing inspiration from the , the intent of Genesis, which means new formation, is to create a proactive culture that focuses on restoration and encouragement. Materials and furniture will mimic the comfort, security, and softness of the caterpillar's cocoon. Like the clear structure and patterning of butterfly wings, the Genesis facility will focus on wayfinding and structural honesty throughout the space to decrease anxiety for users. The movement of butterfly wings will inspire flexibility in function throughout spaces.

Located purposefully in the heart of San Diego, one of highest areas in the United States for human trafficking, Genesis aims to be accessible to populations who are associated with San Diego's underground economy. Research suggests that survivors can better adjust to a life free from slavery if they stay within a familiar atmosphere. Genesis will be hidden in plain site. This follows the concept of the butterfly cocoon.

five key design considerations

Survivors of human trafficking need to be rescued from trafficking, provided with medical care, given short- and long-term shelter opportunities, therapy, and more. In order to meet these needs, were created. These design considerations are the importance of nature, safety and socialization, therapy spaces, access to education, and medical care. Each of these design considerations was implemented into the space. Genesis can accommodate 46 long-term residents.

Genesis will be larger than any current facility in the United States.

what is trafficking?

According to Homeland Security, " Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender, or nationality. Traffickers might use violence, manipulation, or false promises of wellpaying jobs or romantic relationships to lure victims intro trafficking situations" (Homeland Security, n.d.).

Homeland Security goes on to say that human trafficking is a very hidden and often imperceptible crime. Therefore, this type of crime needs to be brought to light so that lives can be saved.

importance of nature

Throughout expert interviews and research, one of the major themes that kept popping up was how nature could help combat issues that survivors face.

Nature plays a key role in trauma recovery and therapy (Barton et al, 2010). Nature increases mental health in ways of increasing self-esteem and improving mood (Barton et al, 2010). These two aspects of mental health are crucial to keeping individuals away from sinking into depression, anxiety, feelings of loneliness, and the development of personal alienation.

Barton,J.,&Pretty,J.(2010).Whatisthebestdoseofnatureandgreenexerciseforimprovingmentalhealth?A multi-studyanalysis.EnvironmentalScience&Technology,44-10 3947–3955.https://doi.org/10.1021/es903183r.

therapy areas

Survivors of sex trafficking suffer from PTDS, mental health disorders, addiction, low self-esteem and much more. Due to the amount of trauma that survivors of sex trafficking go through, therapy is vital to the recovery and reintegration of survivors. In fact, the second step to recovery for victims of sex trafficking is therapy (Muraya et al, 2016).

Therapy can occur in many different ways. Each survivor will come to Genesis with their own story and history of abuse. Therefore, trying to fit each unique individual into one type of therapy is an impractical solution. While traditional therapy will be accommodated at Genesis, three other types of therapy will be explored for the space in order to meet the evolving needs of the survivors.

DepartmentofHomelandSecurity.“WhatIsHumanTrafficking?”Departmentof HomelandSecurity,10Nov.2021,https://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/what-humantrafficking.

Muraya,D.N.,&Fry,D.(2016).Aftercareservicesforchildvictimsofsextrafficking:Asystematicreviewof policyandpractice.Trauma,Violence&Abuse,17(2),204–220.

Each survivor comes to Genesis with a different sets of physical health issues. In order to meet these needs, Genesis will have an outpatient medical clinic. This clinic will be able to address the coordination and confusion that it takes to get survivors to various doctors. Due to the proximity to areas known for trafficking, the clinic will be able to help identify potential victims of human trafficking.

Clawson,H.J.&GoldblattGrace,L.(2007).Findingapathtorecovery:residentialfacilitiesforminorvictimsofdomesticsex trafficking.HumanTrafficking:DataandDocuments,10,1-10.

medical care access to education

Many victims of human trafficking do not possess necessary life-skills and education qualifications to be independent. This often is the reason they are entrapped into human trafficking and return after rescue. Greene,J.,Ennett,S.,Ringwalt,C.(1999).Prevalenceandcorrelatesofsurvivalsexamongrunawayandhomelessyouth.”American JournalofPublicHealth89(9),1406–1409.https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.89.9.1406.

safety & socialization

Genesis will act as a refuge for all survivors of sex trafficking. Victims of sex trafficking are often stuck in a vicious cycle that they cannot escape from. This is due to there being very few places for them to escape to. Safety will play a crucial role in the success of Genesis. Due to the dangerous nature of survivors escaping their captors or pimps, Genesis will have to address the safety of survivors. Genesis will address not only the physical safety of the facility, but the psychological feelings of safety for survivors. This safe environment will enable re-entry to socialization to occur.

Clawson,H.J.&Dutch,N.(2008).Addressingtheneedsofvictimsofhumantrafficking:Challenges,barriers,andpromisingpractices. HumanTrafficking:DataandDocuments,5,1-10.

methods

To accurately ascertain the needs of the identified population the following research methods were used: Scholarly literature review that examined the problem through a multidisciplinary lens. The keywords used to find appropriate literature were human trafficking, therapy, therapy alternatives, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), nature, mental-health, play therapy, trauma, trauma-informed architecture, bio-design, and more. Databases that used include Google Scholar and JSTOR during the Fall 2021. 3 Expert interviews were conducted in the Fall of 2021. These interviews included 30-45 minute conversations about past experiences working with survivors of human trafficking. A building and site analysis was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the building within a particular part of the United States. Examination of applicable design theories.

Importance of Nature Safety & Socialization

Therapy Spaces

Medical Care

Access to Education

design considerations

Each patient room will have views to nature. Patient rooms will be facing an interior garden or exterior garden.

Survivors will be encouraged to help maintain the community garden.

Skylights will be used in places where natural light is scarce.

Bio-design will be used throughout the space to not only enhance sustainability but improve the health of inhabitants.

Sports therapy will be incorporated throughout the space as an alternative to traditional therapy.

Sports therapy will include weight rooms, cardio rooms, walking paths, sport court area, swimming areas, rock climbing wall

Art therapy will gives survivors an outlet to express themselves without the use of words.

Art spaces will have views of nature and have moveable art stations for users to move around the facility.

For animal assisted therapy dogs will be used since there is less of a chance of allergies.

Certain therapy rooms will be labeled as animal-friendly and anti-microbial, easily cleanable materials will be used.

Education areas will have natural light to boost learning abilities.

Classrooms will not be traditional but communal and center on conversation and hands on tasks.

The outpatient clinic will be easily visible from the exterior of the building and will use antimicrobial and easily cleanable materials.

Public Spaces: recreation areas, community living areas, coffee/library nook, art rooms, kennel, therapy rooms, laundry, staff rooms, eating areas

Private Spaces: long- and short- term residential rooms, staff on-call rooms and offices, private therapy rooms, private restrooms

Visibility throughout the facility will be emphasized through few entrances, well-lit hallways, and clear lines of sight to different spaces.

color-coded axon view

The 5 design considerations mentioned above come together to form the Genesis floorplan. Mimicing a butterflies cocoon, the project centers on a protected courtyard and garden. This outdoor space connects the two social areas and gives views of nature to residential, art, meditation, and education rooms. Each design decision was made purposefully and with the intent to make residents feel rejuvinated, welcomed, and comfortable.

As seen, the facility is focused on an interior courtyard. This courtyard gives views to nature for all surrounding rooms. If a room does not face this courtyard, it faces an exterior garden when possible. All residential rooms have views to nature and access to natural lighting. The layout of the building allows for one main path of travel. This allows for easy wayfinding through the facility. community living, dining & kitchen play therapy library & coffee area outdoor courtyard & garden residential rooms noscale

renderedfloorplanandaxonviews

The library offers opportunities for prospect and refuge through individual built-in round seating. Centered on an atrium, Attention Restoration Theory is implemented.

Low-stakes gardening can promote independence and confidence for survivors. This small task can also contribute to sense of place and place attachment.

library nook gardening area

By drawing attention to the medical clinic instead of the main facility, Genesis can be hidden in plain site.

entrance to the medical clinic

interactive light wall central courtyard

Located in front of the Therapy Wing of the Genesis facility, the interactive light wall encourages users to touch the hand print which then prompts a wave of light to flicker from ring to ring This emphasizes to survivors that what they do has an effect and that what they do matters.

The central courtyard has open space, a pickleball court, rock climbing wall, gardening, walking path, and a water feature.

The community living and dining area is flexible to fit big "family dinners" as well as space to relax, read, and connect.

On the far end is a double kitchen for survivors to learn how to cook.

580,000 individuals

in the United States, as of 2022, are currently living in a state of homelessness. In order to address this issue, a collection of guiding principles implemented in a community prototype will be created to support this community. The guiding principles and community prototype will be called . Front porchesareplacesforgatheringandhosting,theyprovideprospectandrefuge,andare usually associated with feelings of comfort and home. How can the design of a permanent supportive housing (PSH) community and guiding principles list contribute to the success of transitioning individuals out of chronic homelessness? Individuals suffering from chronic homelessness are in need of a strong community, access to long-term living opportunities, opportunities for mental and physical healthcare, and more.Inordertomeettheseneeds,designconsiderationsforthefrontporchwillfocus on implementing sense of place, providing opportunities for socialization, access to permanent supportive housing, reducing adverse stimulations, promoting ownership, respect, and accountability. Included in the final proposal is a housing community prototype,individualresidence,andguidecalledTheFrontPorchthatshowcaseshowa supportive housing community can increase the retention rate of permanent supportivehousingsystems.TheFrontPorchseekstobeapplicablenationwide.

the front porch

De Sousa, T., Andrichik, A., Cuellar, M., Marson, J., Prestera, E., & Rush, K. (2022). The 2022 annual homelessness assessment report (AHAR) to Congress. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2022-AHAR-Part-1.pdf

Lettner, B. H., Doan, R. J., & Miettinen, A. W. (2016). Housing outcomes and predictors of success: the role of hospitalization in street outreach. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing, 23(2), 98–107. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12287

Light, P., Sperry, D., Selcer, L., & Sargent, K. (2022, September 21). Trauma-informed design for homeless populations. HOK. Retrieved April 3, 2023, from https://www.hok.com/ideas/publications/trauma-informed-design-for-homeless-populations/

so what is chronic homelessness?

According to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development the definition of chronically homeless is "A homeless individual with a disability, coming out of an institiution, or head of household who lives in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter, and has been homeless and living as described for at least 12 months or on at least 4 separate occasions in the last 3 years."

De Sousa, T., Andrichik, A., Cuellar, M., Marson, J., Prestera, E., & Rush, K. (2022). The 2022 annual homelessness assessment report (AHAR) to Congress. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Retrieved March 27, 2023, from https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/2022-AHAR-Part-1.pdf

the statistics

580,000 individuals

The greatest numbers of individuals experiencing homelessness are in California, New York, Maryland, and Washington Homelessness of all varieties affects over in every state

A review of scholarly literature, an analysis of case studies, three expert interviews, and an examination of applicable design theories were conducted as research methods. The literature review covered the following topics: homelessness, chronic homelessness, rough sleeping, behavioral health, mental health, permanent supportive housing, substance abuse in relation to homelessness, phobias, personality disorders, disabilities, and more. The case studies chosen showcase a variety of different solutions to solving chronic homelessness. Each expert chosen for an interview has over 10 years of experience working with individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.

Autonomy & Choice

guiding principles Importance of Nature for the front porch

Intentional Community Recovery Accountability Integrative Systems

The Front Porch Guiding Principles emphasize that while providing shelter allows immediate relief to homeless populations, it does not support a successful and complete transition out of chronic homelessness. Through a personalized, community-first approach, individuals can recover and transition towards a standard way of living.

Smith, R. J., & Hall, T. (2018). Everyday territories: homelessness, outreach work and city space. The British journal of sociology, 69(2), 372–390. https://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.1228

Watson, D. P., Shuman, V., Kowalsky, J., Golembiewski, E., & Brown, M. (2017). Housing first and harm reduction: A rapid review and document analysis of the US and Canadian open-access literature. Harm Reduction Journal, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-017-0158-x

The master plan of the Front Porch Village shows the various diverse uses, individual residences centered on a large community center. The Front Porch Village includes a medical clinic, market, farm, community living room, education center, animal park, 3 community gardens, adminstrative office, over 10 miles of walking paths, and 6 pickleball courts. Each tiny home is equiped with water and power hook ups as well as a parking spot. The market offers staple food items as well as an opportunity for neighbors to sell art or other items.

According to the US Census Bureau, over 1 million individuals are living in assisted living facilities

and the number is projected to increase rapidly in the coming years. Inspired by the lifegiving habitat of Austin's Barton Springs Pool, The Aquifer Assisted Living Facility aims to promote rejuvenation through flexibility. The Aquifer is an adaptive reuse project that will be located East of downtown Austin, Texas.

Fed by several underground springs, Barton Springs is a local swimming hole that, historically, has been a gathering place since before the founding of the city. Barton Springs is a natural pool that protects an endangered salamander population as well as hosts thousands of visitors from around the country. Not only does Barton Springs symbolize socialization and protection, but also healing through water. Presence and motifs of water can be powerful biophilic tools that symbolize healing, flexibility, and rhythm. The Aquifer will mimic the culture of Barton Springs by promoting

five design considerations of socialization, symbiosis, autonomy, safety, and access to nature.

My individual contribution to this project was primarily in space planning, all custom items in revit, lighting, codes, and rendering.

Vespa, J. (2021, October 9). The U.S. joins other countries with large aging populations. Census.gov. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2018/03/graying-america.html

rendered floorplan and axon views

The Aquifer Assisted Living Facility promotes wayfinding through a circular flow of movement emphasized by lighting and wall placement. More than 10 social settings are available to the 15 residents. 3 of these social settings are outdoors to promote access to nature with one being accessible without the supervision of staff to allow for autonomy.

socialization symbiosis autonomy safety

The atrium provides synergy between the autonomy and access to nature design goals by allowing residents to have nature in one of their primary public areas as well as unsupervised access to the atrium space.

accesstonature

Outdoor areas are surrounded by raised garden beds instead of metal gates. Not only does this give opportunity for residents to enjoy gardening, but allows security without feelings of confinement for residents.

entrance and dining patio

By selecting open shelving in areas like the coffee bar, library, and internet cafe, residents can have reduced decision-making time and therefore less frustration over looking for specific items.

Soft water sounds from the two-way waterwall, between the reception and game area, allow for peaceful sounds of nature for residents to enjoy. Falling water also is associated with providing stress relief.

Approximately 20% of America's population resides in rural communities.

Those rural communities represent nearly two-thirds of the country's healthcare shortage areas. This project focuses on finding an unprecedented solution for providing preventative mental and physical healthcare without the help of a physical primary care clinic or professional. The Apollo Center aims to be adaptable to any community and focuses on the three design principles of providing access, drawing attention, and breaking stigmas to healthcare. With the guidance of a team of healthcare and industry professionals, the unconventional design of the Apollo Center was created.

In Bear Creek, Alaska, the population suffers from

binge drinking, obesity, and lack of access

The average per-capita income is among the lowest quartile in the country.

The closest hospital is 75 miles away and therefore there will be no medically trained professionals in the area.

The community has: (a) 1 public school, (b) 1 convenience store, (c) 1 gas station, (d) 1 fire station, (e) 1 town hall, and (f) 1 main street with some shops, restaurants, and fast food.

The Apollo Center will partner with a well known resturant within the rural community. Staff from the restaurant will be able to conduct maintenance and regular cleaning for the modular units.

An employee will be able to assist with technology issues and restocking medical equipment. My teammate and I contirbuted equally to the project and collaborated in research, schematic design, design development, FF&E selection, renderings, and presentation style.

MacKinney, A. C. et al., (2021, May 18). Access to rural health care - literature review and new synthesis. Rural Policy Research Institute. https://rupri.org/2014/08/10/access-to-rural-health-careliterature-review-and-new-synthesis/

Graves, B. A. (2008). Rural Healthcare Access: Issues for consideration in Rural Health Research. Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 8(2), 2–4. https://doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v8i2.110

drawing attention providing access breaking stigma

SOLAR PANELS UPPERGREENHOUSE

rendered floorplans

The Apollo Center wraps around an existing fast food restaurant and draws attention through it's unique shape. Using the modularity of the shipping containers, different combinations can be achieved based off of the needs of the community. For the Bear Creek community, since the population is small, a total of 4 pod variations were selected for the first Apollo Center project. These units include a 4-pod medical unit, a greenhouse unit, a foyer unit, and an office unit.

The foyer welcomes visitors with a screen that describes the steps of a visit and directs patients to the kiosks, which are placed within alcoves to allow for privacy while checking in for an appointment.

foyer/kiosks

foyer/kiosks

The large pod, with clerestory windows, medical storage, wardrobe, and additional bench storage space supports meetings with up to four people. Acoustical wallcovering dampens noise levels.

The single person pods will feature storage space to accommodate medical supplies and patient belongings while providing a comfortable atmosphere with dimmable lighting.

single patient room multi-patient room

waiting area

The waiting area includes seating for family or friends of patients as well as a tall planter to provide somewhat of a visual barrier between the public areas and the pods for a feeling of privacy.

Commercial Project

Fall 2020

Location : Lubbock, TX

Individual Project

Using Revit for Modeling & Rendering

Haven

offices were designed with the intent to reimagine the way the department of design at Texas Tech functions by bringing the home into the office. Drawing inspiration from the tunnels and habits of Lubbock Local Praire dogs, the interior will focus on biomimicry, wayfinding solutions, and quality lighting design. The office remodel centers on human wellness.

process work

To the left are shown a few of the bubble diagrams and blocking plans I did as part of my schematic design. I explored over 12 different options that explored what it would be like to have different spaces be connected. One of the most important connections I wanted to make was the collaboration area to the cubicle as well as the conference room to the main individual offices.

floorplan and RCP

The floorplan focuses on curves and using lighting as a wayfinding tool. The lighting mimics the floor materials to assist with wayfinding.

Before the remodel, most of the plan was closed and lacked access to natural lighting or even proper interior lighting. Several different unique lighting solutions help to keep complacency out of the workplace.

The lighting is mimiced in the same wayfinding pattern on the floor.

Each office is located off of this main wayfinding route.

The lobby shows off students design work on tv screens as well as provides multiple seating opportunities.

large office lobby

Offices are provided with sufficient natural light that can be adjusted with automatic shades to prevent glare.

two best friends

perry illustrations

A few years ago, I started with the hope to not only grow my skills in Adobe, but turn my sketches into digital drawings and a small business. Above are a few of the digital illustrations I have done over the past few years. Some of the works are architecturally inspired and some are illustrations of existing photos.

abstract art piece

camping breakfast

backcountry skiing

marfa hotel

love birds

austin, texas skyline

camp lake champion

TTU graduation

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