University of Waterloo Architectural Engineering Portfolio - Erin Hart

architectural engineeringERIN HART

selected works 2023

I am currently in my third year of Architectural Engineering at the University of Waterloo, which is a program dedicated to bridging the gap between structure and design.

My interest in design lies with the integration of functionality and aesthetic, while incorporating the use of sustainable building materials. I have gained exposure to such aspects by achieving my LEED Green Associate accreditation, creating and presenting a residential retrofit design project for the Solar Decathlon Build Challenge event held at the US Department of Energy in April of 2022, and prioritizing timber construction and local material use while at Duke Engineering, FIA, and Upward Construction. The following selected works consist of professional, academic, and personal projects that successfully display my technical skills, creativity, and range of experience.

Education

Candidate for BAS in Architectural Engineering

September 2019 - Present

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON

Experience

Architecture Team Lead, Warrior Home, University of Waterloo

September 2020 - May 2022

Waterloo, Ontario

Remote participation in the 2024 Solar Decathlon Build Challenge, with individual responsibilities including the mentoring of 10+ general members, designing the barrier free floor plan, determining window and shear wall placement, and creating the Revit model and renders

Project Coordinator

January 2022 - April 2022

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Drafted residential housing floor plans on AutoCAD with personally measured dimensions, and collaborated with both coworkers and clients to design various renovations and then reflect changes on plans

Architectural Intern, FIA Interiors Inc.

May 2021 - August 2021

Toronto, Ontario

Conducted the design of various cosmetic commercial renovations by meeting with the client to understand the scope of work, creating floor and millwork plans, and producing rendered storefront images

Civil Engineer/ AutoCAD Draftsperson, Duke Engineering

September 2020 - December 2020

Huntsville, Ontario

Drafted drawing sets for the construction of various residential structures which included floor plans with structural member schedules, sections and details with material callouts, and site plans

Skills

Drafting: AutoCAD

Modeling: Revit, Rhino, Sketchup

Rendering: Vray, Enscape

V-Post-production: Photoshop

Awards & Accreditations

LEED Green Associate

1B AE Best Project Award - Top mark for final studio project

EMERALD PLACE EMERALD PLACE

Emerald Place is a mixed-use, mid-rise, residential building designed for Kitchener, Ontario. Investigation into the demographic of the area and nearby amenities inspired the spaces in the ground floor of the building. The building prioritizes the feeling of community through the building shape and interior programming, as gathering spaces for residents and the public are incorporated. Sustainable practices were also prioritized by including an efficient wall assembly, wood framing system, solar chimney, and connecting occupants with the outdoors.

January 2023- April 2023

3B studio

Group members: Bridget Varley, Samantha Kerry, Annamarie Lerch

Photoshop, Revit, Illustrator

Renders

Overall/Structural Isometric Model

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE

The Cambridge Community Centre is a facility designed to serve its community with a gymnasium, public library, multipurpose spaces, and a community kitchen. The building's stone base, familiar to downtown Galt, is modernized with wood siding and large windows. The extruded overhang over the entrances uses a warm toned wood underside to draw people in.

The main atrium that bisects the building allows for a clear view through the heart of the building, connecting the interior and exterior spaces. Windows into the library and gymnasium connect both halves of the gym to the atrium. Climate resiliency measures include onsite batteries to store electricity in preparation for winter power outages, as well as extruded façade features at the main entrances to prevent excess solar gains.

June 2022- August 2022

3A studio

Group members: Greta Haas, Samantha Kerry, Talina Sen Smet

Photoshop, Revit, Enscape

THE WAVE THE WAVE

The Wave is a University of Waterloo residence recladding and canopy addition that reflects the inviting interior space on the building's outside. The free-flowing shape created through multiple curved fins adds a unique softness to the building, and creates a significant divide between living and learning, while increasing thermal performance and prioritizing durability. The canopy addition acts as a gathering space for students to escape from the enclosed spaces they live and work in. The curved shape mimics the building's new cladding while strategically providing shade that encourages students to meet away from the building's entrance.

February 2021- April 2021 2A studio

Enscape

Group members: Justin Quong, Talina Sen Smet, Jessie Zhuang Rhino, Photoshop, Revit, SketchUp,

Drawings

Renders

OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING

OTTAWA COMMUNITY HOUSING

ROCHESTERVILLE

September 2020 - May 2021

Warrior Home University Design Team

Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape

Rochesterville is a multi-use residential housing complex that is designed to accommodate both young families and seniors. This complex is targeted for those with lower income, as it provides comfort at an affordable range. With 3.5 storeys above grade, and a total of 12 units, this housing complex provides the community with mixed usage, as rooms are available with both 2 and 3 bedrooms, with the option for barrier-free. Designed with comfort in mind, all units have ample kitchen and living space, and 1.5 bathrooms, while prioritizing passive systems and achieving a net-zero energy status.

Renders

Renders

SUNKEN PAVILIONSUNKEN PAVILION

The Sunken Pavilion is located on the south end of Waterloo Park, built partially on land and into the waters of Silver Lake, granting the public a new perspective when viewing the water. The structure provides a unique interaction with the lake for a diverse audience as the wheelchair accessible ramp and three levels of landing allow for all to comfortably venture down to eye-level with the water. The unique wave-form canopy that hovers over the escalation provides shelter form the elements while resembling the shape of water itself. The Sunken Pavilion immerses its audience in nature while acting as an escape from daily life above tide.

June 2020 - July 2020

Group members: Christian Foster, Victoria Jensen, Asjad Khan Rhino, V-ray, AutoCAD

Site/Key Plan & Diagrams

Renders

SMITH GARAGE SMITH GARAGE

With the only information given by the client being two dimensions, this garage was an original design that accommodated the Ontario Building Code while maximizing usable space.

A functional and visually pleasing design was delivered by correctly sizing all needed beams, rafters, and joists, and utilizing styles and materials that resembled the client's existing house while maximizing space. The project was successfully issued for permit in November of 2020, and is currently under construction in the District of Parry Sound.

September 2020 - December 2020

Fall 2020 Co-op: Duke Engineering

SketchUp, V-ray, AutoCAD

Front, Rear & Side Elevations

Main, Upper, & Roof Framing Plans

Renders

SELECTED WORKS SELECTED WORKS

Perspective drawing is one of my favourite forms of art, as I can allow others to understand my personal portrayal of objects. I tend to enhance detail through shading, in order to capture light exposure and ensure clarity for the audience. I also experiment with physical and digital modeling, as it allows me to conceptualize ideas and working projects, and watch my ideas become reality.

Hillcrest Mall Kids & Co. Storefront and Landscape Design

Hillcrest

Mall Kids & Co. Storefront and Landscape Design

Perspective

Sketches & Paintings