Kevin Bainter Architectural Portfolio

of Kevin Bainter

2025

Selected Works

Kevin Bainter

I am a recent graduate of the Architecture Program at the University of Kansas who has received a Master of Architecture degree as well as a Graduate Certificate in Design Build.

Contact Information:

Work Experience:

kevinbainter847@gmail.com (314)-803-8353 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinbainter Portfolio: https://issuu.com/kevinbainter/docs/ fall_2023_portfolio

Insulation Leader and LEED Representative for Studio 804 (August 2024- July 2025) (Lawrence, KS) For my graduate year at the University of Kansas, I enrolled in the Studio 804 program where a group of students under the direction of the distinguished professor, Dan Rockhill, work to design and construct a house ourselves during the duration of a school year. For my personal leadership task as insulation lead, I was in charge of insulating the whole structure and foundation of the house. As a LEED representative, my partner and I worked together to make sure we achieved a LEED Platinum house.

Education: University of Kansas Master of Architecture School of Architecture and Design Graduatied - May 2025 Design Build Graduate Certificate Received- May 2025

St. Louis University High School (2016-2020)

Architectural Intern at Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly (CMT) (May 2024-August 2024) (St. Louis, MO) During my time in this position I worked on multiple tasks for a variety of projects. Some of these tasks include creating 3D models, drafting sections and elevations, as well as editing construction documents. Working as an architectural intern at an engineering firm was very eye-opening for me because it allowed me to work with engineers and learn from their perspectives.

References:

Extracurriculars:

Dan Rockhill Professor of Architecture University of Kansas dan@rockhillandassociates.com (785)-393-0747

Secretary of Triangle Fraternity I handled and organized all of the important documents of the fraternity. I also documented every meeting and created a calendar to keep members informed of important updates.

This position helped me improve both my organizational skills and my team-working skills.

B.A. Architectural Studies School of Architecture and Design Minor in Slavic Language: Russian Business and Professional Culture Track Graduated- May 2024

Kapila Silva Professor of Architecture University of Kansas kapilads@ku.edu (785)-864-1150 Shannon Criss Professor of Architecture University of Kansas scriss@ku.edu (785)-766-0069

Risk Management of Triangle Fraternity For this role I was tasked with identifying and minimizing the potential risks of the fraternity house and its members. I corrected irresponsible behaviors that did not comply with university and fraternal guidelines in order to create a safe environment and protect the reputation of the fraternity.

Software Skills: Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud, Enscape, D5 Render, Lumion, Microsoft Office Suite

Contents: Graduate Work:

1.

New York St. House Design Build 6-21

Undergraduate Work:

1.

2.

US Embassy in Estonia 22-43

The American Prison Experience 44-63

3.

A Stop on Santa Fe 64-87

4.

Design Build: Expanding the Parameters 88-97

Photo Credit: Corey Gaffer Photography

New York St. House Design Build Studio 804 2024-2025 6

What is Studio 804?

Studio 804 is a unique opportunity offered to graduate level architecture students at the University of Kansas that focuses on collaborative, hands-on learning. In this program, students work together as a class to design and build a structure in the timeline of a typical school year. 804 students are involved in each step of the design and construction process. This program offers a new way of learning that differs drastically from the previous four years of education and challenges students to think in a much deeper way.

My primary lead roles in this project were Insulation Lead, and LEED Representative. However, I also was in charge of sealing all exterior penetrations, and worked on the siding team. Whenever I was not fulfilling my own roles, I assisted in other tasks. This project allowed me to experience and participate in every essential step of the project.

Project Featured in Articles: https://archello.com/project/1040-ny-house-in-east-lawrence https://www2.ljworld.com/news/ku/2025/may/15/tour-the-latest-eco-friendly-house-by-ku-architectures-studio-804-students-on-saturday/

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General Overview

First Floor Plan Courtesy of Studio 804

Second Floor Plan Courtesy of Studio 804 8

Scale: 1/8”= 1’-0”

As a class, we worked together to design a two-bedroom singlefamily residence with a detached garage/ADU on a small vacant lot in the heart of Lawrence Kansas. We did our best to maximize living space in the residence while prioritizing southern exposure in order to maximize passive heat gain. This home was designed to be as energy efficient as possible in order to reduce energy costs for the homeowners, as well as to meet our LEED goals.

As a LEED Representative, I made sure that we followed all requirements and maximized the amount of points we could receive in the design phase following the LEED V 4.1 Single Family Residential Guidelines. Our goal for this house was to achieve LEED Platinum status, and we are very likely to achieve this.

Scale: 1/8”= 1’-0”

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Aerial View Photo Credit: Corey Gaffer Photography

Kitchen and Staircase Photo Credit: Corey Gaffer Photography 10

Rear Elevation Photo Credit: Corey Gaffer Photography

ADU Photo Credit: Corey Gaffer Photography 11

Insulation

As Insulation Lead I was in charge of the procurement and installment of all types of insulation for both the primary residence and garage/ADU. In our house we used three types of insulation: Extruded Polystyrene or XPS Insulation is a rigid foam insulation that we used on the perimeter of the foundation of both structures. For this project we used a 2-inch product that had an R-value of 10.

For our walls and roof we are using nailbase polyiso panels that completely wrap all the sides of the building providing a continuous covered surface. These panels consist of a 7/16” OSB nailbase and 3 1/2” of polyiso foam and have an R-value of 18. In our front “bumpout” with the flat roof, we stuffed each rafter with 3 layers of 1 1/2” polyiso Insulation..

Lastly, I used an insulation blower to fill the space between each stud and rafter with cellulose insulation. The cellulose was held in place by the Intello Plus Vapor Barrier we installed on the inside of each exterior wall. We cut holes in the vapor barrier at the top of each stud bay so that the blower hose could fill up the cavities.

Foundation Insulation

For the foundation insulation, we dug down 26” around the perimeters of both structures in order to get below the frost line. We had three layers of XPS Insulation: two long strips and a shelf piece which we attached with a foam board adhesive. We then backfilled with crushed concrete and dirt to hold the insulation in place. The top layer of insulation was then covered with Hardie Board Panelling to hide the XPS.

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Roof and Wall Insulation Areas insulated with 4 1/2” Energy Shield Continuous Wall Insulation Polyiso.

Areas insulated with both 3 1/2” Hunter Panels Nailbase Polyiso and Green Fiber blown-in cellulose.

East Elevation

Roof Elevation

West Elevation

North Elevation

South Elevation 13

Roof and Wall Insulation

I precut some of the panels in our warehouse with rabbet cuts for our corner pieces. The panels on the north and south walls of the structures hang over the panels on the east and west sides so I made larger cuts for those panels.

One aspect of this project which I thoroughly enjoyed was making mockups to problem solve. The mockup on the left showcases the connection between the roof and wall insulation. While this idea was slightly modified, building a mockup was extremely helpful in coming up with the finalized design.

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Treated 2x4s were used as nailers around door and window openings and at the corners where panels would meet and overlap.

The heavy panels were carried up the scaffolding with ropes. Multiple students held the panels in place while screwing them in with specialized insulation screws.

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Cellulose Insulation I used an insulation blower to fill the space between each stud and rafter with cellulose insulation.

The cellulose was held in place by the Intello Plus Vapor Barrier we installed on the inside of each exterior wall. We cut holes in the vapor barrier at the top of each stud bay so that the blower hose could fill up the cavities.

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KANSAS ENERGY EFFICIENCY DISCLOSURE As required by KSA 66-1228 Kansas law requires the person building or selling a previously unoccupied new residential structure which is a single family or multifamily unit of four units or less shall disclose to the buyer or a prospective buyer, at any time upon request or prior to the signing of the contract to purchase and prior to closing if changes have occurred or are requested, information regarding the energy efficiency of the structure. For new residential structures that are completed and suitable for occupancy, but unsold, the completed disclosure form shall be made available to the buyer or a prospective buyer by the builder or seller when the residence is shown and at any other time upon request.

Common Address or Legal Description of Residence: 1040 New York Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 To be determined by Title Company

Part 1: Builder must describe the following energy efficiency elements of this house:

Wall Insulation R-Value Attic Insulation R-Value Foundation Insulation R-Value Basement Walls Crawlspace Walls Slab-on-Grade Floors over Unheated Spaces Window U-Value

Actual Value

2006 IRC/IECC* Zone 4

2006 IRC/IECC* Zone 5

R-39.96 R-60.96

R-13

R-19

R-38

R-38

N/A

R-10/13**

R-10/13**

R-10/13**

R-10/13**

R-10, 2 ft depth

R-10, 2 ft depth

R-19

R-30

0.40

0.35

N/A R-10 N/A 0.23 Actual Value

(or R-13 cavity + R-5 insulated sheathing)

Current Federal Manufacturing Standards***

Water Heater The combination of the nailbase polyiso insulation and the cellulose packed tightly in between each exterior 2x6 stud allowed N/Athe city’s requirement of R-13.

Propane R-Value (Energyof Factor) 0.67 Due – (0.0019 us to achieve anGas WallorInsulation 39.96, which dwarfs to the ×2x12 structure ****) of the= 3.609 roof, we were able to achieve anFactor) Attic Insulation R-value of 60.96 which greatly exceeds the0.97 city –requirement Electric (Energy (0.00132 × of R-38. ****) = Heating and Cooling Equipment Warm-Air Furnace (AFUE)

N/A

0.78

Air Conditioner (SEER)

20-24.5

13

Air-Source Heat Pump-Cooling (SEER)

18.5-21.5

13

Air-Source Heat Pump (HSPF)

8.5-9.5

7.7

[Note: Federal standards for geothermal heat pumps are not available.]

Part 2: Builder may provide the following additional information about this house: This residence has been/will be built to meet the energy-efficiency standards of the International Energy Conservation Code of 2006 (IECC 2006).

This residence has received a Home Energy Rating (HERS) index score of 100 or less based on an energy audit performed in The product we used was made up of 85% accordance with the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards (July 1, 2006) by a rater certified by recycled paper content which allowed us to apply Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET).

it towards a LEED credit.

This residence is an Energy Star Qualified Home and has been verified and field tested in accordance with RESNET standards by a RESNET-accredited provider.

Seller Signature:

Date:

Seller Name and Address: Studio 804, Inc. by Dan Rockhill Buyer Signature:

Date:

Buyer Signature:

Date:

* See reverse for more information on existing standards and explanation of abbreviations. ** The first R-value applies to continuous insulation; the second to framing cavity insulation. *** Equipment meeting federal standards may not always be available. **** Insert rated storage volume in gallons.

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May 2007

LEED

As a LEED Representative, my partner and I worked with our classmates on each stage of the project, making sure to document each point we would receive. I also worked with a Green Rater throughout the project who would perform multliple tests and inspections including a Blower Door Test, Static Pressure Test, Insulation Inspection and more.

At the end of the project, my partner and I compiled a large document consisting of all the documentation for each point and requirement for our Green Rater to use to get LEED Platinum Certification from the USGBC.

I was also responsible for construction activity pollution prevention.

As a LEED Representative, I was responsible for weighing our daily construction waste.

I also worked to separate and reuse recyclable materials to reduce our total waste.

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LEED v4.1 Residential: Single Family

Project Checklist Y

?

N

2

Credit

10 0 Y

Project Name: 1040 New York Street House Date: May 5, 2025 2

Integrative Process

0 Location and Transportation

10

Prereq

Floodplain Avoidance PERFORMANCE PATH

Required

Credit

LEED for Neighborhood Development Location PRESCRIPTIVE PATH

10

Prereq

Durability Management

Required

Credit

Durability Management Verification

3

5

Credit

Environmentally Preferable Products

5

6

2

Credit

Construction Waste Management

2

1

1

Credit

Material Efficient Framing

2

Y

1

Credit

1

Credit

Community Resources

1

2

Credit

Access to Transit

2

1 Sustainable Sites

?

Required

Heat Island Reduction

1

Y

Prereq

Radon-Resistant Construction

Required

Credit

Rainwater Management

2

Y

Prereq

Air FIltering

Required

Credit

Non-Toxic Pest Control

2

Y

Prereq

Compartmentalization

Required

3

Credit

Enhanced Ventilation

3

3

Credit

Contaminant Control

3

Required

6

Credit

Balancing of Heating and Cooling Distribution Systems

6

Required

4

Credit

Low Emitting Products

4

15

5

Prereq

Water Use

Prereq

Water Metering

15

Total Water Use PRESCRIPTIVE PATH

6

40 0 Y

?

Required Required

Credit

4

Ventilation

Garage Pollutant Protection

PERFORMANCE PATH

5

16

Prereq

Combustion Venting

6 Water Efficiency

Y

0 Indoor Environmental Quality Prereq

2

Y

0

Prereq

2

0

Y

Y

Credit

9

16

2

Y

Construction Activity Pollution Prevention

1

5

1

Required

Prereq

0

12

Required

Site Selection Compact Development

0

0 Materials and Resources

Certified Tropical Wood

Credit

Y

Y

2

Prereq

6

4

9

Y

Credit

Indoor Water Use

11

Credit

Outdoor Water Use

4

0 Energy and Atmosphere

40

Prereq

Minimum Energy Performance

Required

Y

Prereq

Energy Metering

Required

Y

Prereq

36

Credit

Education of the Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager Annual Energy Use

2

Credit

Efficient Hot Water Distribution System

2

1

Credit

1

Credit

HVAC Start-Up Credentialing Refrigerant Management

1

0

5

4

0

6

Prereq

Preliminary Rating

Required

Credit

Innovation

5

Credit

LEED AP Homes

1

0 Regional Priority

4

Credit

Regional Priority: Specific Credit

1

Credit

Regional Priority: Specific Credit

1

Required

1

Credit

Regional Priority: Specific Credit

1

36

1

Credit

Regional Priority: Specific Credit

1

1

1

0 Innovation

99

2

7 TOTALS

1

Possible Points:

110

Certified: 40 to 49 points, Silver: 50 to 59 points, Gold: 60 to 79 points, Platinum: 80 to 110

This checklist displays each requirement and point we aimed to achieve for Platinum Certification. In order to achieve LEED Platinum, we would need a minimum of 80 points.

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Additional Tasks

Siding Crew

My job on the siding crew was to install hat channels on all the exterior walls of both structures to create a level surface for our exterior siding panels to attach. The siding for this project was a very light-weight aluminum composite material that was easy to screw into the hat channels after the holes were pre-drilled. Due to the inconsistencies of the walls, each channel had to be shimmed out a different amount so that every hat channel was independently level, level with the channels next to it, as well as level with the channels above and below it.

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Sealing Penetrations

I was also in charge of finding and sealing all penetrations on both structures. In order to seal the penetrations behind the rainscreen, I created doghouses using Richlite, a durable material consisting of resin and recycled paper. After fitting the doghouse around the penetration and screwing it in, I would caulk around both the outside of the doghouse as well as the inside. I then applied strips of WRB tape on the outside of the doghouse for extra protection.

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US Embassy in Estonia Embassy

Tallinn, Estonia 10111

Arch 609 | Spring 2024 Developed with Lin Jaw 22

Inspired by the elements of a traditional Estonian canoe, this embassy seeks to provide a welcoming and respectful space to strengthen the reslationship between the United States and Estonia. Despite being designed following the Bureau of Overseas Building Operations’ (OBO) strict secuirty measurures, the embassy evokes a feeling of openess between the Estonian people and the US officials through its inviting courtyard and hidden security features. The whole campus is designed to be secure and self sufficient with a net-zero design.

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US Embassy in Estonia 24

Canoe Tradition and Enviornment

Defining Spine of Canoe

Splitting Spine of Canoe

Programming Chancery and Consulate

Rotate to Maximize Solar Gain

Create Circulation Path for Entry

0’

100’

300’

The design of this embassy campus was heavily inspired by a traditional Estonian canoe. The more restrictive chancery and the more publicly accessible consulate are separated from the public plaza by a hidden “Ha-Ha” wall disguised by the prominent water feature. The bright blue line wrapping around the structure represents the 100’ setback from the wall which is guarded on three sides by outposts.

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US Embassy in Estonia 1. Executive Entrance by Lin Jaw

1.

26

2.

2. Atrium Art Gallery

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US Embassy in Estonia 3. Outdoor Patio looking into Cafeteria

4.

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4. Cafeteria

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US Embassy in Estonia Consular Entrance by Lin Jaw

Ambassador’s Reception 30

Second Floor Hallway

Ambassador’s Office 31

US Embassy in Estonia

Publicly Accessible Area General Work Area Medium Secuirity Area High Secuirity Area Maximum Secuirity Area

0’ 32

25’

75’

Ground Level Plan Designed with Lin Jaw 33

US Embassy in Estonia

Publicly Accessible Area General Work Area Medium Secuirity Area High Secuirity Area Maximum Secuirity Area

Files / Print Area

Deputy Regional Security

Regional Security Work Area

Regional Security Officer

UP

Surveillance Detection

Storage / Workshop

Special Storage & Safes

UP

Custom Expediter Office

Travel Agent Office

Procurement Agent Office Procurement Supervisor

Restroom Conference Room

Pantry

Shipment Supervisor Restroom

Procurement Agent Office

Conference Room

Waitin

GSO Office Procurement Supervisor

Conference Room

Mechanical Room A/GSO

General Services Officer

System Room

Work Area Files Room

Deputy Chief of Mission Office

ICE Office

Interview Window

0’ 34

25’

75’

ICE ICE Investigator Special Agent

ICE Attache

DCM OMS

COM OMS

System Room

Files Room Kitchenette Residential Security Asisstant

Shift Supervisor

Training Room LEGATT Office

Security Guard Office

LEGATT

Mechanical Room

Reference / Meeting Area

Surveil Detection Guard Supervisor

Waiting Area

Files / Printing Area

Work Area Restroom

Restroom

Office CAA

Security Escort

Conference Room

Conference Room

CAA Work Area

Files Area

Lounge Printer Area Office CAA Telephone Operator Area

Conference Room

Conference Room

UP

DN

Waiting Area Restroom

Restroom

CIS Field Office Work Area

Restroom

Restroom

Restroom Country Attache

Ambassador Restroom

ng Area

UP

Mechanical Room

Closet UP

Interview Window

Equipment Room

Files Room

Deputy Chief of Mission Office Commercial Assistant Office Immigration Office

CIS Field Office Director

Adjudication Officer

Adjudication Officer

Commercial Councelor

Second Floor Plan Designed with Lin Jaw 35

US Embassy in Estonia

Publicly Accessible Area General Work Area Medium Secuirity Area High Secuirity Area Maximum Secuirity Area

DN

Liaison Office

POL Office Workroom

Conference Room

Reading Room

Regional Affairs Officer

Classified DOS Workstation

0’ 36

25’

75’

Econ Office

POL Office

Rotational Office

POL Office

Rotational Office

POL Office

Workroom

UP

CAA+ Area

CAA+ Area CAA+ Area

Mechanical Room

CAA+ Area CAA+ Area CAA+ Area

CAA+ Area

Storage Special

CAA+ Area

Army Attache

Assistant Army Attache

Office Management Spec.

Assistant Naval Attache

System Room Operations Coordinator

Defence Liaison Office

Air Attache

CAA+ Area

Military Workstation Mechanical Room

Force Protection Detach

Waiting Area

DN

Restroom

Entry Vestibule

Mechanical Room

Restroom

Secure Storage

Kitchenette

Restroom

Tech. Office

Restroom

Unclassified DOS Workstation

Entry Vestibule

Work Area

Tech. Office

Power Room

Secure Safe / Pouch Room

Tech. Office

Tech. Office

Entry Vestibule Conference Room

DN Tech. Office

Disintegrator Room

Waiting Area

Tech. Office

Conference Room

Tech. Office

Tech. Office

Regional Technical Security Unit

Tech. Office

Info Tech. Spec.

Info Tech. Spec.

Power Room

Third Floor Plan Designed with Lin Jaw 37

US Embassy in Estonia

Atrium

Roof

1’ Steel Beam

2” Thick Blast-proof Glass 8” Thick Mullions Solar-fritted Glass 5/8” Terracotta Panel Facade 14” Connector Plate 2 1/2” Steel Rod

The structure of the embassy was designed to withstand attacks with features such as 2” thick bullet-proof glass and ultra high performance concrete.

Structure

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Sustainability Sustainability is one of the main design features that the US government heavily emphasizes with their embassy designs. Not only does a sustainable design set a precedent for innovation, it also is a necessity that an embassy complex be self-sustaining for defense purposes.

One sustainable feature implemented in this design is the use of geothermal energy too heat not only the building as well as the water feature in front. Since temperatures in Tallinn get very low in winter, this feature is essential for the continuous operation of the embassy.

Wind turbines wrap the perimeter of the structure to harness the power of the strong Estonian winds while solar panels line most of the roof’s area. The solar fritted glass facade also works to capture the energy of the sun. In the winter, our site can receive as little as three hours of sunlight per day so it is vital to store all of the solar energy captured in the summer.

One other feature is the use of fiber optic cables that capture daylight and distribute it into darker parts of the building.

This will save on the costs for artificial lighting.

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US Embassy in Estonia

Wall Section 1 D

E

C

B

A

40

3/4" Terrazzo Finish

Metal Flashing Wooden Cant

2” thick Blast-proof Glass 1" Concrete Slab

1’ 2” Mullions

3-7/8” X 10-3/8” Canted Wood Blocking

1/4" Steel Plate AirFixture Elan-08R-360-WI Diffuser® AirFixture Electric Perimeter Heating Raised Access Floor Pedestal

Roof Membrane

6" Diameter Drain Pipe

6" Ultra High Performance Concrete

3" Water

5/8” Densglass Fireguard® Sheathing

Vapor Barrier 2-1/4" Rigid Insulation 6" Gravel Fill

3/4" x 12" x 12" Marble Tiles

2-1/4" Rigid Insulation

30” Ultra High Performance Concrete Footing

Waterproofing Membrane

3” Steel Stud Walls

5/8” Komproment Tempel Earth® Terracotta Panel

6" Ultra High Performance Concrete 6" Gravel Fill

Roof Membrane

2-1/4" Rigid Insulation

Aluminum Horizontal Batten

Vapor Barrier

Josam 21500® Roof Drain

7/8” Aluminum Furring Strip

Rigid Insulation

12" Pile Footing

2-1/4" Rigid Insulation Vapor Barrier

Vapor Barrier

6" Diameter Drain Pipe

3-3/4" Concrete 1-3/4" Steel Deck

20' X 29’ Ultra High Preformance Concrete Beam

15” Steel Beam

6" Diameter Drain Pipe

Return Air Duct 20” Steel Girder Beam in Elevation at 30’X30’ Grid 7/8” Armstrong ACCOUSTibuilt Wall Panel®

Callout A 3/16”= 1’-0”

Callout D 3/16”= 1’-0”

10” Steel Studs

5/8” Komproment Tempel Earth® Terracotta Panel

Steel Framing

3/4" Terrazzo Finish

Aluminum Horizontal Batten

1" Concrete Slab 1/4" Steel Plate

7/8” Aluminum Furring Strip

AirFixture Eectric Perimeter Heating

5/8” Densglass Fireguard® Sheathing Aluminum Horizontal Starter Batten

3-3/4" Concrete

1 mm Mouse Guard® Plate

1-3/4" Steel Deck 15” Steel Beam Hanger Wire

2” thick Blast-proof Spandrel Glass 20” Steel Girder Beam in Elevation at 30’X30’ Grid Return Air Duct

20' X 29’ Ultra High Preformance Concrete Beam

LED Fixture Armstrong Drywall Grid Crosstie® 7/8” Armstrong ACCOUSTibuilt Panel®

1’ 2” Mullions

20” Concrete Column 2” thick Blast-proof Glass

Callout B 3/16”= 1’-0”

Metal Flashing

4’ 6” Parapet in Elevation

3/4" Terrazzo Finish

Roof Membrane

Roof Membrane

Vapor Barrier

1" Concrete Slab 1/4" Steel Plate

Raised Access Floor Pedestal

5/8” Densglass Fireguard® Sheathing 5/8” Komproment Tempel Earth® Terracotta Panel

8” Mullions

AirFixture Eectric Perimeter Heating

3” Steel Stud Walls

2-1/4" Rigid Insulation

5” Wooden Block Spacer Rigid Insulation

Rigid Insulation

7/8” Aluminum Furring Strip Aluminum Horizontal Batten

Vapor Barrier

3-3/4" Concrete

3-3/4" Concrete

1-3/4" Steel Deck

1-3/4" Steel Deck 2-1/4" Rigid Insulation

15” Steel Beam Clip Angle

20” Steel Girder Beam in Elevation at 30’X30’ Grid

Callout C 3/16”= 1’-0”

Fireproofing Foam Insulation Hanger Wire

1’ Steel Beam

15” Steel Beam

20' X 29’ Ultra High Preformance Concrete Beam 20” Steel Girder Beam in Elevation at 30’X30’ Grid

LED Fixture Armstrong Drywall Grid Crosstie® 7/8” Armstrong ACCOUSTibuilt Panel® 1’7/16” Clip Angle

Vapor Barrier

Callout E 3/16”= 1’-0” LED Fixture

7/8” Armstrong ACCOUSTibuilt Panel®

1 mm Metal Guard Plate 8” Mullions

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US Embassy in Estonia

2" Blastproof Spandrel Glass with 8" Mullion Perimeter Heating 1/2" Carpet Finish 1" Concrete Slab 1/4" Steel Plate

G1 6’ Parapet in Elevation Solar Panel

F2

Raised Access Floor Pedestal 5" Concrete Slab 1-1/2" Steel Deck Air Gap 25' Ultra High Preformance Concrete Beam 1/2" Steel Bolt 1" Steel Knife Plate Ceiling Hanger Wire 3-3/4" PL. Plus Washer Pin Connection Duct Hanger Wire

F1

2" Fritted Glass with 8" Mullion 3" Dia. Pipe 9-3/4" Dia. Pipe Every 5' Operable Ventilation Vent

30" Steel Beam

14" Dia. Pipe 9-3/4" Dia. Pipe Every 5' 3/4" Steel Channel 3/4" Bolt Anti-Walk Block Gasket 14" Connector Plate

Return Air Duct Torsion Spring Barz® - Open Plenum Modular Acoustic Baffles Mahogany Arboreal Strips

7-1/2" Clevis

2-1/2" Rod 2" Blastproof Glass with 8” Mullion

Callout F 3/16”= 1’-0”

Wood Block Filling Metal Coping 2-1/4" Ridig Insulation Vaper Barrier

Callout G 3/16”= 1’-0”

EPDF Roof Finish Membrane

5" Concrete Slab 1-1/2" Steel Deck

1/2" Steel Bolt 1" Steel Knife Plate

Operable Ventilation Vent

15" Steel Beam

2" Fritted Glass with 8” Mullion 12"x 33" Steel Walkway 14" Dia. Pipe

14" Connector Plate 1" Steel Tube Hanger 3" Diameter Steel Tube 3-3/4" PL. Plus Washer Fixed Connection 9-3/4" Dia. Pipe Every 5'

9-3/4" Dia. Pipe Every 5' 3/4" Steel Channel 3/4" Bolt 25' Ultra High Preformance Concrete Beam 3/8” Tempal Earth® Terracotta Panels

Anti-Walk Block Gasket Return Air Duct Ceiling Hanger Wire

14" Connector Plate

Torsion Spring Barz® - Open Plenum Modular Acoustic Baffles Mahogany Arboreal Strips

Backer Rod and Sealent 2" Blastproof Glass with 8” Mullion

3-3/4" PL. Plus Washer

7-1/2" Clevis

2-1/2" Rod

Detail F1 3/16”= 1’-0” 14" Dia. Pipe

3/4" Steel Channel 3/4" Bolt

Anti-Walk Block Gasket 2" Fritted Glass with 8" Mullion 9-3/4" Dia. Pipe Every 5' 3" Dia. Pipe

Detail F2 3/16”= 1’-0” 42

Detail G1 3/16”= 1’-0”

Wall Section 2 by Lin Jaw F H1 H2

6" Ultra High Performance Concrete Slab Vaper Barrier 2-1/4" Ridig Insulation 6" Gravel Fill

Parapet 60' - 0"

AirFixture Elan-08R-360-WI Diffuser

Roof 54' - 0"

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The American Prison Experience Museum

2310 Ross Ave. Dallas, Texas 75201

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The American Prison Experience Museum exists to educate visitors on the faults and corrupted history of the American Prison System as well as inspire hope for reformation. The overall experience of the museum seeks to imitate a journey through prison in which one feels trapped in an overbearing maze of fear and hopelessness before miraculously crossing over into redemption. The final conclusion seeks to provoke ideas for a renewed penal system in the minds of the visitors.

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This museum is situated in an urban arts district, surrounded by theaters, museums, and a sculpture walk. The American Prison Experience rests at the end of the sculpture, serving as an art piece by itself.

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This view illustrates the structure on its prominent site in the heart of Downtown Dallas. The site includes a public plaza as well as reflective gardens and an entrance structure for the automated parking garage below grade.

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This space serves as both the entry and exit point in this journey through trials and redemption.

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The American Prison Experience The Cells

These galleries immerse the visitors in the lives of prisoners as they are informed of the history and current injustices of the United States Penal System.

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The Eye

In this space, visitors cross over from the series of “depressing” galleries into the uplifting redemption galleries. This level acts as a turning point in the journey where guests have the opportunity to look back at the trials of the past and look forward to the hopes of the future.

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The purpose of these inspiring galleries is to provoke a desire for change in the minds of the visitors. This light-filled space heavily contrasts the dark, gloomy galleries at the beginning of the journey.

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A Stop on Santa Fe Mixed-use Development Denver, Colorado 80204

Arch 608 | Fall 2023 Partially Developed with Lin Jaw 64

A Stop on Santa Fe serves as a mixed-use development at the gateway of the vibrant Santa Fe Arts District directly south of Downtown Denver.

The two structures that comprise the development took heavy inspiration from the nearby Red Rocks Park as well as the colorful existing buildings which make up the historically Latino neighborhood.

A Stop on Santa Fe seeks to honor the existing culture of the neighborhood as well as contribute an excess of public space to engage the community. Research and form development was done in collaboration with Lin Jaw.

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Santa Fe Drive is a one-way street with three lanes of vehicular traffic. Due to poor zoning, sidewalk widths typically vary from 3’-6’.

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Bus routes 1 and 9 run adjacent to the sites connecting the Santa Fe Arts District to the Central Business District and other Denver neighborhoods. Both routes have stops within immediate walking distance of the planned builidings.

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The primary goal of A Stop on Santa Fe is to act as a safe “stop” on the journey of both pedestrians and residents. Inspired by the comforting form of the Colorado Red Rocks, these structures form a protective barrier between the vehicular traffic and community space using both natural and man-made elements.

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A Stop on Santa Fe In this phase, my partner and I combined our concepts with the zoning restrictions to create an evolving form. After achieving the form below, we parted ways to develop our designs independently.

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Open circulation connnects pedestrian traffic to inner courtyard.

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A Stop on Santa Fe Accessibility One of our primary goals with the design was to provide a safe, accessible space for pedestrians on the street level. We carried that goal up to the living spaces above in which we were able to arrange two ADA accessible units.

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Egress The construction assembly of the buildings consists of a castin-place concrete podium base and light-gauge steel upper floors.

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The exterior facade of these buildings are clad with multicolored terra cotta panels seeking to mimic the natural striations of the nearby Red Rocks Park. The warm tones of the panels blend seamlessly with the earth tones of the surrounding structures.

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The site plan above highlights the plan to activate the pedestrian experience as well as promote ecology. The permeable pavers and multiple bioswales filled with native plants have increased the overall permeability of the two sites by over 81%. The central courtyard acts as a buffer from the busy, unsafe street by guiding the community away from the traffic and into a relaxing space. The flow of the courtyard takes inspiration from the nearby Red Rocks Park which provides its visitors with a comfortable, protected environment.

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A Stop on Santa Fe The Courtyard

The courtyard seeks to strengthen the bond between the public and private spaces influenced by the structure. Pedestrians are drawn to the central hub by an angled pathway between the lobby and a public bike shop. From there, visitors have the option to exit on the right or continue their stay on the second floor courtyard.

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Common Space

Both buildings feature a myriad of common spaces which seek to promote interaction between residents. The common space shown above is located in the smaller building and offers a clear view of the street level to allow for transparency.

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Expanding the Parameters

Expanding the Parameters Installation

The University of Kansas

Arch 509 Spring 2023 Teammates: Brookelyn Vittitow, Isaac Decker, Louis Cobb 88

In this two-phase design project our group of four was tasked to create a self-sufficient system that can exist as both a wall system, and a three-dimensional structure using parametric design.

Using a Grasshopper script created by Isaac Decker, our team designed and built a 4X4 wall panel using a multi-layered system of chipboard and dowels constructed out of recycled desks. The laser cut pattern in the chipboard allowed the dowels to rest freely in the cut holes without the need for any adhesive. We took what we learned from our Phase 1 design and modified it to create a freestanding acrylic box with a similar dowel system. The system we used can be adapted and modified to fit many different purposes, whether it be a facade or a furniture piece.

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Expanding the Parameters

Phase 1 For Phase One of this project my group designed a 4X4 wall panel using recycled desks and chipboard. The flowing composition of the piece sought to mimic the soft winds blowing through the tall grasses of the Kansas prairie. The first step to creating this piece was to slice the large particle board desk panels into small, uniform strips. These strips would act as our dowels and would fit perfectly into the holes of the chipboard. We then punctured the purposefully designed holes into the three layers of chipboard using a laser cutter. Next, we painted the top layer of chipboard black before assembling our structure using wooden spacers. After nailing our layers of chipboard together, we finalized the assembly by inserting the dowels into the three layers of chipboard to stabilize the piece.

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Phase 2 We took the lessons we learned from Phase One and applied them to the structure of Phase Two to create a free-standing acrylic box, structurally supported by wooden dowels forming the shape of a sphere. After using a CNC machine to cut ten pieces of acrylic, We assembled the pieces into the shape of a two-layered cube with an open side. We left an inch wide gap between the two layers to firmly secure the sticks in place. After finding out the quantity of each stick we needed to create the spherical shape in the center we cut each group of sticks to the necessary size before painting each tip red. FInally, we carefully assembled the piece by placing each stick in its desired location to create an eye-catching floating sphere.

Project Feautured in Article: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/11/29/university-kansas-ten-architecture-projects-dezeen-schoolshows/

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