PROFILE
Chloe Grimm (Kansas City)
913.553.1333 linkedin.com/in/chloeegrimm
EDUCATION
2022 - Present University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Interior Architecture (Expected)
Minor - Photography (Expected)
Winter Semester 2024 Architecture Study Abroad Program University of Kansas - Singapore, Malaysia, Japan
2019 - 2021 Johnson County Community College Associate of Arts - Phi Beta Kappa + with honors
2016- 2019 Sumner Academy of Art & Science Highschool Diploma - National Honors Society + with honors
INVOLVEMENT
2024 - Present Women in Design (WiD) University chapter co-president + interior architecture representative
2024 -2025 American Society of Interior Design (ASID) University chapter treasurer
Fall Semester 2024 Collaborative Mentorship Program Studio mentor to underclassmen architecture students
AWARDS
2022 - Present School of Architecture + Design Dean’s List (GPA above 3.75)
Winter 2024 Iris C Pratt Study Abroad Scholarship
Fall 2024 Kansas City Architectual Foundation Women in Design Scholarship
Spring 2024 Benjamin A. Gilman International Study Abroad Scholarship
Spring 2024 Kress Foundation Department of Art History Amsden Award
EMPLOYMENT
Summer 2025 - Present Multistudio / Interior design intern
2024 - Present Spencer Museum of Art / Vistor experience student assistant
2021 - 2024 Uplift Coffee Shop / Shiftlead + barista
SKILLS / Revit / Sketchup / Enscape
/ Adobe Creative Suite / Twinmotion
REFERENCES
/ Casey Franklin caseyfranklin@ku.edu
/ Ann Hossler ann.hossler@ku.edu
/ Ted Meadows bmeadows@jccc.edu
ARRIVAL
Spring 2024 - Residential
Sustainable Smart Home
645 Sandusky Avenue Kansas City, Kansas
PROJECT SCOPE
Design a sustainable smart home for a multigenerational refugee Nepali family
BACKGROUND
Inspired by the diversity of the Strawberry Hill, neighborhood. Arrival balances tradition with innovation, with passive strategies supporting the traditions of older generations while high-tech solutions fulfill the needs of younger household members while creating moments for togetherness via communal spaces for prayer and activity
DESIGN GOALS
Grandfather
90-year-old Nepalese Bhutanese refugee who needs low-tech solutions, connection to the community, ability to host friends and family, and a space for prayer
Mother
40-year-old Nepalese Bhutanese refugee who needs low-tech/high-tech solutions, ventilation for cooking oil heavy food, dry good storage and ability to grow produce
Daughter
24-year-old Nepalese American college student who needs high-tech solutions, privacy for studying and technology for homework and employment opportunities
GARIMA
FORM DIAGRAMS
Layering generates unique circulation
Extrusion levels the form
Pressure forms passive lighting techniques
Ideas showcase experimentation with the concept of interwoven, different warp and weft paths, come together to create a holisitic fabric of culture.
A household filled with different generations are innately threaded together through their shared traditions.
SUSTAINABLE QUALITIES
Aspects of the home follow sustainable standards that contribute to an efficient and economical home while prioritizing human health. LEED and WELL building scope provide a green/health centered framework to base building systems, material choices, and amenities.
Water Efficiency
Grey water collection and rainwater harvesting
Energy + Atmosphere
Utilize daylight planning to minimize energy use
Indoor Air Quality
Provide enhanced ventilation for cooking
Sustainable Site
Rainwater management and native plant design
Location + Transportation
Neighborhood offers sidewalks for walking or biking and and bus routes
Community Community space for gathering with family
Thermal Comfort
Provide windows with multiple opening modes
Nourishment
Site provides gardening space to grow produce
Movement
Provide indoor activity space for family traditions
Light
Implement daylight plan and solar shading
Kinetic Louvers Adjusts according to the sun’s orientation in order to shade the interior and its users
Flexible Facade Adjustable door and wall system expands the home to allows activity and thermal comfort
Vertical Gardening Aids plant growth with ultraviolet lighting and provides fresh herbs and tea leaves
Terramai Engineered white oak LEED + WELL compliant
Riad Tile Terracotta Low emitting + natural
Living Room + Covelight Ceiling
Kitchen + Passive Daylighting
Dining Room + Baffled Ceiling
Herman Miller Studio 7.5 Zeph armchair
Bloomsburg Carpet
Sand Marl
CRI Green Label Plus
Bedroom 1 Elevation
Looking East 3/16 “ - 1’ scale
Bedroom 1 Elevation
Looking South 3/16 “ - 1’ scale
Bedroom 1 + Custom Built-Ins
Dual Vanity + Separate Shower Space
Flex Prayer + Gathering Space
Faith + Portal
Captured From Nepali House Tour + Interview
Hindu Prayer Station Captured From Nepali House Tour + Interview
Motioned wayfinding helps
Robotic Furniture Railsystem creates mobile furniture to create spaces with alternative functions
MORPHED
Spring 2025 - Higher Education
Anschutz Library Renovation 1301 Hoch Auditoria Dr Lawrence, Kansas
PROJECT SCOPE
Renovate Anschutz Library with library staff, University of Kansas faculty, and student body in mind
BACKGROUND
Integrate WELL standards and sustainable strategies to emphasize human well-being while upgrading exisiting qualities, expanding various services and spaces, and flex function of space
DESIGN GOALS
Upgrade
Upgrading aesthetics, technologies, and building elements to create healthy habits
Expand
Expanding spaces, academic and community programs and staffand student ammenities
Flex
Flexing spaces with modular furniture, customizable pieces, and moving wall systems
WHAT
Libraries are have been and will continue adapting to its users needs
KU Libraries, 1966
KU Libraries, 1955
KU Libraries, 1998
KU Libraries, 1988
KU Libraries, 1970
More Daylight Access Inclusive “New Entrance” Opportunity
Anschutz Library Analysis
STACKING DIAGRAM OF PLANNED SPACES
SPACE BREAKDOWN
STUDENT SURVEYS
Anschutz Library Bubble Diagram
OutdoorCirculation
To increase access to daylight and promote well-being, the student lounge is programmed just
Landing
The Landing is a proposed cafe, keeping in mind the desires of staff and students for access
The Study Zone
Renovated stacks to provide new study rooms, map and art display, as well as different seating postures
A HEALTHY RENOVATION
Water
Fundamental Water Quality and On-site NonPotable Water Capture and Reuse
W01 Fundamental Water Quality
Water must be delivered to the site for human use and consumption with a turbidity of less than or equal to 1.0 NTU
W09 Onsite Non-Potable Water Reuse
Provide an on-site approach to capturing non-potable water and implement a strategy for reuse, such as creating a rainwater harvesting system that captures water from down the hill in a rain garden or for general irrigation or storage for future use. The institution must provide a diagram that shows flow and capture, a description of how the system works, an analysis of how to minimize human exposure to pathogens, appropriate signage, emergency details, an operational manual, a list of control points, routine maintenance protocols, and a description of starting and shutting down the proposed system
Light
Light levels for visual activity, glare control, and enhanced daylight access
L04 Glare Control
Allow occupant-controlled shading devices or upgrade window glazing to reduce sun glare, in addition to ensuring that electric lighting systems in regularly occupied spaces comply with the Unified Glare Rating (UGR)
L05 Enhanced Daylight Access
Increase the amount of daylight entering the space by ensuring that the window area is no less than 10% of the floor area for a given level. The light transmittance of the glazing must be greater than 40%. Daylight levels will be tested through computer simulations to ensure the necessary levels are achieved, and windows must provide access to views for at least 50% of the regular occupants in the space
Nutrition
Fruit & Vegetable Availability Nutrition Education
N01 Fruits and Vegetable Availability
At least two variations of a fruit and a vegetable must be offered indoors and outdoors onsite, whether in a vending machine or a commerical cafe
N07 Nutrition Education
Offered virtually or in-person, host a workshop on a quarterly basis educating on nutrition and dietary habits while also providing educational materials such as cookbooks, magazines, and other sources that promote healthy eating habits.
Cubby Corridor
Benjamin Moore
Resin paint in Yew Green Low VOC
Perforated 1/4”- Moz Designs Inc.
Aluminum in Cobalt Sand Powder
Health Product Declaration Delta Drop - Arktura 2 x 4 Drop ceiling panels Reduces Noises, Vibrations
EXPRESS
Fall 2023 - Commercial Coworking Space Two Light Tower Kansas City, Missouri
PROJECT SCOPE
Develop a coworking space inspired by a concept that offers a functional design
BACKGROUND
Kansas City, the geographical core of the United States, is a node that facilitates trade and commerce, generating a prosperous and connected community. The progression through the coworking space provides users with ammenitites and hubs for gathering with independent zones for private tasks and permanant stops
THE KUBE
Fall 2024 - Education University Planning Lawrence, Kansas Group Collaboration
PROJECT SCOPE
Centralizing the school of Architecture & Design at the University of Kansas and providing technological innovations
BACKGROUND
The school of Architecture & Design requires a new space meant to promote the activity of the school and showcase creative advancements throughout the varying departments within. Within the scope are two renovations to former spaces, Marvin and Chalmers Hall, and a proposed new building through Bjarke Ingels Group, the KUBE. Interviews, surveys, and research were conducted with students and staff to gain insight on current frustrations, workflows and wishes
DESIGN GOALS
Creativity
Facilitate creative processes through design solutions
Connection
Strengthening the relationships of students and faculty of different programs by promoting travel through the three connected buildings
Flexability
Meeting a variety of user needs through adjustable systems and spaces
Technology
Predicting workflow needs by implementing advanced and innovative equipment
Sustainability
Institution focuses on LEED and WELL standards
Community Lounge, Daytime Activity
Community Lounge . Nighttime Activty
Kube Cafe
The Role of Hygroscopicity in Architectual Facade Panels for Heat Reduction
Abstract:
This study explores the role of hygroscopicity in architectural facade panels as a passive cooling strategy. By examining various materials and bark patterns, the research investigates how moisture retention influences heat reduction. Through controlled testing, it aims to determine whether hygroscopic materials, such as terracotta and natural bark, can enhance thermal performance by improving evaporative cooling. The findings could contribute to developing more sustainable and climate-responsive building facades
Hypothesis:
Architectural facade panels with higher hygroscopicity, such as terracotta and natural bark, will exhibit greater moisture retention and increased evaporative cooling, leading to lower surface temperatures and reduced heat transfer. Additionally, panels with more extreme bark patterns, such as cottonwood bark, will enhance these effects by increasing surface area and moisture absorption, further contributing to heat reduction
Variables:
• Independent (Bark patterns & materiality)
• Control (Weather, Temperature, Panel Size, Panel Thickness)
• Dependent (Water Retention & Heat Transfer)
Field Research:
Conversion of Image Trace to Rhino Heightmaps
Process Documentation:
Collection of Simulated Data:
Our hypothesis stated, panels with more extreme bark patterns, Our studies prove that the immediate effect of moisture on the simulation (panels submerged in water) showcased higher cooling furrows began to read as the coolest zones as the panel self-shades as the photo after 10-minutes of the panel that was submerged study was limited by in between drying times, length of submersion,
Proposed Applications: Facade Cladding, Brise Soleil, Habitat
Charcoal Rubbing
Panels in the Sunlight
Image of Sample
Image Trace of Photo
Softened Edges of Photo
Grasshopper + Lady Bug Solar Radiation Simulation
CNC Foam Molds
Brendan Gannon+ Chloe Grimm
Image of Sample
Image Trace of Photo
Data: Light Rain Simulation:
Sprayed Panels (9 Sprays)
Heavy Rain Simulation:
Submerged Panel (1-minute)
Proposed Applications
Sprayed Panels (18 Sprays)
Submerged Panel (3-minute)
patterns, such as cottonwood bark, will enhance evaporative cooling by increasing surface area and moisture absorption, further contributing to heat reduction. panels cooled the higher extrusions, regardless of water application technique. One methodology displayed a greater difference in effective cooling. The heavy rain cooling capacity in relationship of time exposed to air flow. Over the drying period, extrusions began to exhibit higher temperatures due to their exposure to the sun, while self-shades to the point where evaporation is delayed. Other thermal studies could be further improved by a different mounting solution dependent on application, such as submerged for 3-minutes shows that wood backing versus open air can alter evaporative cooling rate. A prolonged study could better demonstrate more defined results as our submersion, climate, and panel materiality. One sustainable example could be terracotta, as proposed in the original hypothesis due to its light weight and porous qualities.
Panels in the Sunlight
Fastner, Bolt, + Surface Area
Mix of foundational architecture studio, photography, drawings, and furniture building
Nightstand With Wooden Drawer Slides
Picture Frame
Acrylic painting process
Charcoal still-life
Wet Media Photographic Grid
Cyanotype, Van Dyke Brown, and Coffee/Tea Dye Bath