BRIEF DESCRIPTION
A photo essay composed to show the increasingly complex relationship between housing developments for the people vs. what was once known as a home for animals, nature. With a love for nature, exploring, and design, have became more aware with my surroundings and how we use it. A heavily forested area full of life and what was once known as privacy used as a selling point for many homes, became a distressing topic. The surrounding farmlands, wildlife, and the nature that remained was sold to billion dollar businesses and we all knew what was next.
These photos show a progress of what was once an animals home, but in now an expansion of the close development starting to destroy what little remained to expand. I wanted to bring this to attention because in one year, one single tree sequesters 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and turns it into oxygen. The amount of oxygen that is released through this process each year is around 260 pounds per tree. Every year 15.3 Billion trees are cut down. Furthermore, within the tree, you see a tree’s age. One light ring plus one dark ring equals on year of a tree’s life. Capturing the trees ring patterns shows just how long they were there for. Photographing the end of many trees lives, the diversity in wildlife and their homes being destroyed is sad to say the least. These holes within the tree were once a birds house or a squirrel’s winter storage. As I walked back to my car then found a decent amount of footprints leaving towards the neighborhood because behind them, they simply had no where to go.
TRANSITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES INTO THE ENTRANCE OF OF THE WILDLIFE ALLEGORY 01
A CONTRAST BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL DISBAND OF FALLEN TREES AND THE LIVING TREES 02
A PATCH OF TREES UNVEILING THE TRUTH OF WHAT STILL STANDS VS. WHAT HAS BEEN CUT DOWN. THE LIGHT AND DARK. 03
MATURE TREES THAT WERE CUT DOWN, EXPOSING THEIR PRETENTIOUS AGE WITH A SERIES OF CONCENTRIC RINGS 04
TREES CUT DOWN AND CONCERTED INTO A CLUSTER FOR MACHINERY CONVENIENCE 05
A HOME FOR MANY GENERATIONS OF WILDLIFE, BUT IT’S JUST A TREE, RIGHT? 06
A HOLE IN A TREE NOT JUST FOR A BIRD, BUT A HOME TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF SPECIES AND WILDLIFE 07
A CUT DOWN TREE THAT WAS HALLOW, EXPOSING WHAT ONCE WAS A HOME. GREEN SPROUTLINGS ARE A SPRINKLE OF HOPE 08
DIVERSE WILDLIFE FOOTPRINTS EXITING INTO THE NEIGHBORHOOD, ‘WHERE DO WE GO?’ 09
TYPE YEAR
2022 SUMMER INTERNSHIP
LOCATION SYRACUSE, IN
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This project explores the Quaker Haven Camps Dining Hall site placement and overall design that will house the needs necessary for campers safety and enjoyment. At Quaker Haven they provide a nature retreat facility to support the youth and family ministries of Western Indiana on a yearly basis. The a 6-week summer youth program takes place in a natural environment where everyone has the freedom to relax and are encouraged to have an introspective look to meaningful relationships with others and god. Meet new friends and to get closer with Christ. This project I created a Revit file for the Dining hall that will be placed on the master plan. Rendering was completed by me in as well and was presented to client. Any notes during meeting for revisions were then later fixed to the clients liking.
TYPE YEAR
2022 UNIVERSITY STUDIO
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
LOCATION DAYTON, OH
There is strength within individuality and a form of power within a individual unity. This is what creates your own intimate experience. However strength becomes more intimate once different perspectives become a unified collective. This is distinguished through architectural design between two different concert spaces; Indoor and Outdoor.
? ???????? ???????? ? ? ?
? ???????? ? ? ? ? ? ?
“Whoah, mom, dad, can we go into inside the Funk Exhibit?
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
HOW CAN I EMBELLISH THE ENTRANCE AND ENTICE AN AUDIENCES CURIOSITY? ??? ?? ? ???????
Looks like there’s a band playing!”
FOR THE ENTRANCE, WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU WANT THE AUDIENCE TO SEE?
ENHANCING A MOMENT THROUGH PERSPECTIVE AND FOCAL POINT
BRIEF
This analysis is created to better understand the square footage each space on a larger scale contains for an efficient design of a High School, or in this instance a 21st Century S.T.E.A.M. Academy. This was followed along the lines of the the OFCC website guidelines and excel sheets.
KEY Learning Suite
STEAM Studio
Seminar Meeting Room
Teacher Collaboration
Design Lab
Learning Commons
Student Display
Exterior Terrace
Circlulation
Stairs
Janitors Closet
M/W Restroom
KEY Learning Suite
KEY Learning Suite
KEY Learning Suite
STEAM Studio
STEAM Studio
STEAM Studio
Seminar Meeting Room
Seminar Meeting Room
Seminar Meeting Room
Teacher Collaboration
Design Lab Learning Commons
Teacher Collaboration Design Lab Learning Commons
Teacher Collaboration Design Lab Learning Commons
Student Display
Exterior Terrace
Student Display Exterior Terrace Circlulation
Display
SCALE: 1/16” = 1’-0”
LEARNING SUITE
LEARNING SUITE
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
LEARNING SUITE
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
SCALE: 1/8 ” = 1’-0”
Core technology “tinkering space” positioned center to classrooms and to the school as a whole.
20 - 40 degrees hotter in parking lots
KEY STUDENT & EVENT VEHICLE ROUTE
STAFF & VISITOR VEHICLE ROUTE
BUS STACKING/PICKUP/DROP-OFF ROUTE
SIDEWALKS
Lack of character detracts from community
MOVEMENT WITHIN A SITE
NEW SITE CIRCULATION & TREATMENT
Early in the morning when the sun rises, buses use the bus drop-off area for proper and safe features of unloading the students safe.
Early in the morning when the sun rises, buses use the bus drop-off area for proper and safe features of unloading the students safe.
Early in the morning when the sun rises, buses use the bus drop-off area for proper and safe features of unloading the students safe.
Service entrance/unloading dock.
Service entrance/unloading dock.
EARLY IN THE MORNING WHEN THE SUN RISES, SCHOOL BUSES BEGIN TO ARRIVE. THE BUSES ARE DIRECTED TO USE THE DESIGNATED BUS DROP-OFF AS CAREFUL THROUGH PROCESS OF SAFTY FEATURES WAS DESIGNED WITH THE INTENT FOR SAFLY UNLOADING THE STUDENTS BEFORE THE START OF CLASS.
Early in the morning when the sun rises, buses use the bus drop-off area for proper and safe features of unloading the students safe.
Service entrance/unloading dock.
Service entrance/unloading dock.
This entrance can be used either as a gymnasium entrance / exit or for music performance. Connection between the existing sports areas and the gym. As well as the music performance spaces and allowing for band to use an open grass field for practice as needed.
This entrance can be used either as a gymnasium entrance / exit or for music performance. Connection between the existing sports areas and the gym. As well as the music performance spaces and allowing for band to use an open grass field for practice as needed.
This entrance can be used either as a gymnasium entrance / exit or for music performance. Connection between the existing sports areas and the gym. As well as the music performance spaces and allowing for band to use an open grass field for practice as needed.
LOCATED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE BUS DROP-OFF IS THE SECOND ENTRANCE INTO THE SCHOOL. THIS ENTRANCE IS PRIMARY USED FOR THE GYMNASIUM AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE EXIT/ENTRANCE WITH CARFUL SURVALANCE. A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXISTING GYM, LOCKER ROOMS, AND OTHER GYM RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE PLACED CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE EXIT TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO THE OUTDOOR SPACES. THIS GOES FOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE AS WELL.
This entrance can be used either as a gymnasium entrance / exit or for music performance. Connection between the existing sports areas and the gym. As well as the music performance spaces and allowing for band to use an open grass field for practice as needed.
While outside, I designed the exterior so that there will be a Relationships between classrooms rather than it being divided like many other school designs. Therefore, there a relationship with the outdoors and the students when the weather cooperates.
WHILE OUTSIDE, DESIGNED THE EXTERIOR SO THERE WILL BE A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CLASSROOMS RATHER THAT IT BEING DIVIDED LIKE MANY OTHER SCHOOL DESIGNS. THEREFORE, A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OUTDOORS AND THE STUDENTS WHEN THE WEATHER COOPERATES.
While outside, I designed the exterior so that there will be a Relationships between classrooms rather than it being divided like many other school designs. Therefore, there a relationship with the outdoors and the students when the weather cooperates.
While outside, I designed the exterior so that there will be a Relationships between classrooms rather than it being divided like many other school designs. Therefore, there a relationship with the outdoors and the students when the weather cooperates.
While outside, I designed the exterior so that there will be a Relationships between classrooms rather than it being divided like many other school designs. Therefore, there a relationship with the outdoors and the students when the weather cooperates.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
At Arkos Design the Syracuse Library was brough to my attendtion to start a design process of a pavilion to further investigate correct sizes of timber to use. Trusses, rafters, beams gables, girders etc. to figure out what would be the cheapest type of reinforced concrete slabs as budget was slim. Before jumping right into Revit, my mentor decided that it was best for me to research about proper structure intergration and follow up with a conversation for execution in Revit.
SCALE: 1" = 1'-0"
JOINTS THEN FILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
JOINTS THEN FILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
8. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED, ALL WELDED WIRE FABRIC SHALL BE HELD IN PLACE AS NEEDED SO IT IS PROPERLY POSITIONED IN ITS FINAL CONDITION.
8. UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED, ALL WELDED WIRE FABRIC SHALL BE HELD IN PLACE AS NEEDED SO IT IS PROPERLY POSITIONED IN ITS FINAL CONDITION.
F. WOOD FRAMING
F. WOOD FRAMING
1. ALL FRAMING SHALL CONSIST OF #1 SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE OR BETTER, UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE.
1. ALL FRAMING SHALL CONSIST OF #1 SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE OR BETTER, UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE.
2. ALL LUMBER SHALL BE GRADE STAMPED. SILLS ON CONCRETE: PRESSURE TREATED UTILITY GRADE STUDS: STUD GRADE PLATES, CAPS: UTILITY GRADE
2. ALL LUMBER SHALL BE GRADE STAMPED. SILLS ON CONCRETE: PRESSURE TREATED UTILITY GRADE STUDS: STUD GRADE PLATES, CAPS: UTILITY GRADE
G. PLYWOOD SHEATHING
G. PLYWOOD SHEATHING
1. ALL PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE APA - THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION.
1. ALL PLYWOOD CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE APA - THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION.
2. ROOF PANEL SHEATHING SHALL BE APA RATED SHEATHING 19/32 PERFORMANCE CATEGORY 40/20 EXPOSURE 1. SUITABLE EDGE SUPPORT SHALL BE PROVIDED BY USE OF PANEL CLIPS OR BLOCKING BETWEEN FRAMING. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, CONNECT ROOF SHEATHING WITH 10d COMMON (MIN. DIA. ⌀ = 0.148 IN.) AT 6 INCHES ON CENTER AT SUPPORTED PANEL EDGES AND 6 INCHES ON CENTER AT INTERMEDIATE SUPPORTS.
2. ROOF PANEL SHEATHING SHALL BE APA RATED SHEATHING 19/32 PERFORMANCE CATEGORY 40/20 EXPOSURE 1. SUITABLE EDGE SUPPORT SHALL BE PROVIDED BY USE OF PANEL CLIPS OR BLOCKING BETWEEN FRAMING. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, CONNECT ROOF SHEATHING WITH 10d COMMON (MIN. DIA. ⌀ = 0.148 IN.) AT 6 INCHES ON CENTER AT SUPPORTED PANEL EDGES AND 6 INCHES ON CENTER AT INTERMEDIATE SUPPORTS.
3. INSTALL ALL PLYWOOD SHEATHING WITH THE LONG DIMENSION OF THE PANEL ACROSS SUPPORTS AND WITH THE PANEL CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS. STAGGER PANEL END JOINTS. ALLOW 1/8 INCH SPACING AT PANEL ENDS AND EDGES UNLESS OTHERWISE RECOMMENDED BY THE SHEATHING MANUFACTURER.
3. INSTALL ALL PLYWOOD SHEATHING WITH THE LONG DIMENSION OF THE PANEL ACROSS SUPPORTS AND WITH THE PANEL CONTINUOUS OVER TWO OR MORE SPANS. STAGGER PANEL END JOINTS. ALLOW 1/8 INCH SPACING AT PANEL ENDS AND EDGES UNLESS OTHERWISE RECOMMENDED BY THE SHEATHING MANUFACTURER.
4. ALL NAILING SHALL BE CAREFULLY DRIVEN AND NOT OVERDRIVEN. THE USE OF STAPLES AND PNEUMATIC NAIL GUNS IS PROHIBITED.
WOOD POST SHOWN SITS MIN. 1" ABOVE CONCRETE
WOOD POST SHOWN SITS MIN. 1" ABOVE CONCRETE
WOOD POST SHOWN SITS MIN. 1" ABOVE CONCRETE
4. ALL NAILING SHALL BE CAREFULLY DRIVEN AND NOT OVERDRIVEN. THE USE OF STAPLES AND PNEUMATIC NAIL GUNS IS PROHIBITED.
7x7 POST, BY OTHERS
MPB44Z BLOCK
7x7 POST, BY OTHERS
7x7 POST, BY OTHERS
7x7 POST, BY OTHERS
SIMPSON STRONTTE MPB344Z POST BASE SET INTO CONCRETE PIER, PER MFG'S REQUIRED JOISTS
SIMPSON STRONTTE MPB344Z POST BASE SET INTO CONCRETE PIER, PER MFG'S REQUIRED JOISTS
POST SHOWN SITS ABOVE CONCRETE PIER
TOP OF CONCRETE PIER SNOW CAN BE SET 1" ABOVE ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR SLAB
℄ POST, MPB44Z AND CONCRETE BLOCK 20"
SIMPSON STRONTTE MPB344Z POST BASE SET INTO CONCRETE PIER, PER MFG'S REQUIRED JOISTS
SIMPSON STRONTTE MPB344Z POST INTO CONCRETE PIER, REQUIRED JOISTS
TOP OF CONCRETE PIER SNOW CAN BE SET 1" ABOVE ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR SLAB
℄ POST, MPB44Z AND CONCRETE BLOCK 20"
POST, MPB44Z AND CONCRETE BLOCK 20"
TOP OF CONCRETE PIER CAN SET ABOVE ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR SLAB
TOP OF CONCRETE PIER SNOW CAN BE SET 1" ABOVE ADJACENT FINISHED GRADE OR SLAB
REINFORCED CONCRETE PIER
REINFORCED CONCRETE PIER
REINFORCED CONCRETE PIER