Architecture Portfolio II - Eric Weber

ARCHITECTURE PORTFOLIO

ERIC WEBER

TINYHOME - BIG IMPACT

Competition BB GreenAward Winner Fall 2019

Climate change has become one of the great debates of our day. Buildings must be designed with the goal to have minimal effect on the environment. This can be achieved by using the natural, surrounding conditions to their advantage.

One of the simplest solutions to combat climate change is to design smaller buildings. This results in a smaller impact by having the site keep most of its natural integrity.

Located in Colorado along a hiking trail, this home is designed to be exactly 25 square meters. With such a small footprint, the home uses every meter to its advantage. Every area flows into one another, allowing the space to become multifunctional.

The home uses the sun to achieve its heating and cooling needs. It has been designed so that when the sun is at certain angles throughout the day, certain functions are heightened. It also features a double glazed wall with plants growing inbetween. This feature can help to store heat in the winter.

Material wise, the home is mostly comprised of wood due to its sustainable nature. It has also been insulated with hempcrete, a material that works to store heat in the winter and keep the building cool during the summer.

The roof is slanted to allow for water to drain into a gutter that leads to a tank. This water can be used for any purpose and can be filtered to help with everyday functions inside the home.

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Thin Film Solar Panels

Gutter leads to tank for water storage

Morning Sun

Sun streams in through the east side of the building during the morning hours helping to wake inhabitants up. Abreakfast bar is also designed on the eastern side of the kitchen so that residents can be in the sun while eating breakfast.

Daytime Sun

During the day, residents are able to experience the sun in two, different ways. Awindow is placed above the working area, allowing residents to gain the benefit of the sun while they work. Adouble glazed window is also present on the western portion of the south facade with plants grown inbetween. This effect is similar to a greenhouse, allowing plants to be grown year round while also trapping the heat of the sun to help with heating.

Afternoon Sun

Sun streams into the kitchen in the afternoon, giving sunlight to residents while they cook dinner. The terrace around the home also extends at this point allowing for seating to be placed outside for afternoon meals.

02 TONALITYBREWING

ProfessionalSpring 2023

Located in Mundelein, Illinois, the client wanted to take an existing fire house and transform it into a brewery. I was brought on to help with construction documents for this transformation.

Eventually, the client also wanted to expand on their original vision and add a patio to the front of the building. This was the first time I was the sole designer for a project, working on every phase from start to finish.

03 RANATENANTIMPROVEMENTS

ProfessionalFall 2022

This was a project where we renovated an existing industrial building by adding an interior office buildout and a new, enclosed patio area.

I was brought on to help with the schematic design and construction document phases of the project. I worked closely with the project architect and consultants during these phases.

ProfessionalSpring 2024 04 LOGISTICS CAMPUS

This was a project where we designed an entire campus of corporate, industrial buildings. We also designed he interior buildouts for clients that wanted to rent a space on the campus.

I was brought on to help with all phases of the project starting from beginning to end. I worked closely under the project architect, and I worked with consultants to flesh out the design. The project is to be completed in the next three years.