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Sustainable Materials in Use
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Green Roof
Helps mitigate sunlight with natural vegetation and tall grass
Photovoltaic Glass Canopy
Natural Vegetation Garden
Man-Made Water Collection Pond on Sites Low Point
Water Collection through Columns for Centers Own Reuse
Permeable Paving along Main Circulation Path and Exhibition Space
A collection of projects I have worked on over the years, that include not only projects that have research analyses done but also personal art projects that span various mediums.
Louvres
The upper facade contains 3 different louvre systems based on the facade direction and the sun
Green Roof/ Cistern
Passive system that collects rain water and stores/recycles it for future purposes; cistern at the top of the building allows for a passive irrigation system because of gravity
SummerSun
Natural Daylight Curtain wall system allows for natural light to enter building and conserve energy
Solar Panels
Facing south to generate more electricity actively throughout the building
01 Analysis on Sustainable Strategies
A project titled, The NZDC Headquarters, was a project completed during my final studio. The project is located in Coulmbia Heights, D.C. and its main function was to educate the local community on sustainable strategies and to operate as an office space for an organization, called Net Zero DC. This project aimed to create a long-lasting impression of what sustainability could look like as buildings strive to achieve net zero energy usage, hence the name NZDC.
Electrochromic Windows
Located on the lower facade the windows tint depending on the location of the sun; reduces thermal energy and glares
WinterSun
Trees
Reduces surface areas by povidings shading
Natural Ventilation
Wide opening on the side of the building and a void in the center of the building allow for air to travel naturally
Project: Plants through Watercolor
This project uses water color to create a simplistic visual of plants in a solitary space.
