Savannah Harrison Design Portfolio 2024

portfolio design portfolio

urban earth gardens

hydroponic community gardens design solution =

community vertical gardens

food access = human right united nations

33.2 low-income individuals live in food deserts

food behaviors problems stem from environment + conventional food system increased consumption foods locally produced

% 10.2 % 3.8%

experience food insecurity at some point during the year

(5.1 million households) faced low food security

disconnection

agriculture

• unsustainable farming methods contribute to environmental degradation

• contributes to global climate greenhouse gas emissions

food deserts

• limited access to affordable and nutritious foods

• higher rates of obesity and other health conditions

• 60% of the world population will live in urban areas by 2030

• producers to consumers declining ratio

+ behaviors from built conventional system consumption of produced

consumer + producer

food systems

• 15-28% greenhouse gas emissions contribution from production to end-life

• impacts nutritional status and health

food system frames

production efficiency

• changing the patterns of production

demand restraint

• reducing excessive consumption

socio-economic

• food system transformation through improved governance

• sustainable nutrition driven food system

food security

• uneven distribution causes malnutrition

• ag. production increases the risk of food insecurity for 77 million people by 2050

community engagement

community engagement

• addressing health outcomes

• reducing health inequalities social networks

• trust

• reciprocity

• shared norms

• accomplishing mutually shared objectives empowering communities

• unified communities have positive impact on individuals health

urban populations

+

low-income

• health inequalities are higher

• 39% of adults are overweight

behavior framework

drivers for gardening behavioral + socio-demographic drivers for private gardening in urban areas

• trust

• knowledge

• attitude

• involvement

• personality

• socio-demographics

building

reuse

redefining unused urban spaces

creating multifunctional buildings may lead to communtiy development

mitigate the utilization of agricultural land

promotes sustainable urban farming practices

urban earth gardens

solar panels on warehouse roof for powering building

design

goals

use hydroponics to increase understanding and control of food, improving health in underserved communities

develop local food systems to promote nutrition, increase education, human wellbeing, and generate income for stakeholders

collective community-led action towards health goals and empowerment

engaging + educational space where users feel safe in their community to promote community gardening behaviors

rainwater collection system for hydroponic water reuse

garden

community garden center

zero acreage farming

• reconnecting food production to cities and consumption

• improves resource efficiency

• responds to land scarcity, climate change, and growing food demands

• increasing yields can aid in improving healthy food production while reducing unstainable inputs

• foundations of sustainable food production, education, social commitment, and urban qualities

hydroponics

• growing more food on less land

• nutritional, pesticide free, localized

• higher agricultural yields

• simplified hydroponic systems for higher degree of food security within low-income communities

lettuce yields

500-1000 sqft vertical farm

769-1515 outdoor farm

400 – 800

garden design

activities application

voluntary activity

social contact

physical activity

training + education

production of produce

selling/distributing produce

garden + project management

(Lovell et al., 2014)

community garden + composting zone

community spaces + well-being zone

gardening space + seating

education spaces + diy hydroponics

vertical farm gardening

retail space

gardeners + investors

vertical garden education

projected garden education

well-being olfactory garden

retail

garden education income engagement well-being

wayfinding

• physical

• visual

• repetition

increased

• trust

• knowledge

• attitude

• involvement

orange

blue green

trust security intelligence

health growth ambition desire enthuasium encouragement

kiosk with garden information for self navigation and updates about garden facilities for community involvement

education

education, and garden in home food gardening.

welcome desk with standing and roll-up counter with a front facing information side and back facing retail support side

individuals

other retail items

eco-friendly practices

kansas state kiosk

client

kansas state university student population

graduate

4,632

kansas state university international student population student statistics

15,113

total population

19,745

graduate 15 undergraduate 15 undergraduate

korean students

30 international students

971

total population

19,745

kiosk site

kiosk site diagram

sun path

shadow and daylight interaction with kiosk

foot traffic around kiosk site

circulation location

kiosk located outside building e

concept

nexus a connection or series of connections linking two or more things

panel design abstracted from endoplasmic reticulum inspiration stems from the cell

cell membrane nucleus

endoplastic reticulum

The cell membrane is a permeable barrier that separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment.

The nucleus is the control center of the cell and produces proteins that are essential for the cell function.

the cell

cell membrane

purple resin is the environmental barrier of the kiosk that allows light to pass though but not water nucleus information hub contains technology and resources needed for kiosk to function

endoplasmic reticulum

fiberglass panels provide shade as well as visual interest for kiosk

The endoplasmic reticulum has numerous rolls such as protein synthesis and detoxification of the cell. The nucleus works closely with the endoplasmic reticulum through the process of protein synthesis.

physical model

Santiago Calatrava design inspirations

city of arts and sciences

built environment connects through form

materials

Linked fiberglass panels and purple resin sheets wash the form with interesting shadows, relating to the sundial connection between Building E and K-State. Movable awning relates to Santiago Calatrava’s building movement design. Fiberglass architectural structures are durable to withstand the weather and lightweight to make assembly and disassembly efficient.

technology

asca photovolatic film

flexible re-usable low carbon transparent

movement ribs human body

milwaukee art museum

applied movement of the wings that act as a shading system that moves throughout the day

mediopadana station

architectural pattern through built environment

char silicone durable water repellent

lilac V09 durable waterproof scratch-resistant

molded sturdy durable lightweight

de- & reconstruction

steps to store the kiosk

mobile furniture moved and storing sensitive electronics

table deconstructed and hinges removed

wildcat sign and panels removed and stacked

architectural resin removed from ribs

bench and ribs deconstructed, touch screens from table stored in bench

structure detail drawings

Detail - Awning Panel Construction

1/2" = 1'-0"

panel cables transition from horizontal to vertical connection for the awning

detail 1 detail 2

1/2" = 1'-0"

Detail - Typical Panel Construction panel cable connection fixed between ribs

1 1/2" = 1'-0"

1 Detail - Rib Verticle

1 1/2" = 1'-0"

2 Detail - Rib Floorplan

evidence based design

As communities adjust to new life after the intense isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic, creating strong foundations for stress-reduction becomes a leading issue on college campuses. The idea for Treehouse Project stems from research on the “Green City” and the “Playful City”. Creating pockets of green spaces and playful infrastructure improves emotional well-being and mental function and helps a sense of creativity, self-identity, and positive social interaction flourish. In addition, integrating pure play, where spaces are specifically designed for recreation, and playable contexts, where the space can inspire leisure activities, further supports these benefits.8 By developing these ideas into one space, it captures the broad needs for well-being through the comfort of childhood nostalgia, discovery through interaction, and peacefulness through self-compassion and community.

location

• well-traversed and conveniently accessed area on campus

• familiar location can create strong opportunities for community connection and spontaneous interactions between students

form

• childhood treehouse that was pieced together

• the tree has shifted the built environment

Social interactions are critical factors in shaping the psychological well-being of individuals. The policies surrounding interaction designed to protect communities through the COVID-19 pandemic had a dramatic psychological effect on mental health. A college campus is a self-contained community designed to meet the needs of the stakeholders. Universities and their users can be compared to an ecosystem; which consists of a community of organisms working together within their physical environment.

Treehouse Project is a nostalgic, playful built environment that evokes curiosity and discovery in this ecosystem, designed to boost well-being by creating a newfound connection in a postpandemic isolated environment.

concept. concept

transition

treehouse nature ecosystem

approaching the lookout

note: colored glass, branding on entry, lighting, exterior form feel: curiosity, familiarity

The layout of Treehouse Project follows three main aspects relating to well-being: nature, connection, and playfulness. The Lookout provides direct access outdoors while colored glass facades visually connect the inside to the expanse of the surrounding environment. Light dapples inside like the underside of a forest canopy, and the use of natural materials reinforces student health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and instead preserves positive emotions.5

socializing community note: monitor, storage, controlled wall panels, seating, branding

feel: explorative, comfortable temperature

socializing for well-being (post-pandemic)

Large change and adaptations from the pandemic, and widespread changes in socialization. Mental health became severely impacted during the pandemic, with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. 2

Playable cities encourage people to interact with the city and promote civic engagement. Benefits of this include nurturing creativity, learning, self-identity, and social interaction. There are two main characteristics: pure play (designed for play) and playable contexts (playful activities that can take place). The cities boost cognitive and phyical health, social and emotional well-being, as well as management of mental illness. 8

Poor social support can have very detrimental effects on health and resiliency. As an adult, good social support improves changes in behavior, since resilient and supported individuals are more likely to use effective coping strategies in stressful times and less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as substance abuse. 6

biophilia & wellness

Nature has cognitive, emotional, and physical benefits: linked to increasing memory, decreased anxiety and depression, & reduced blood pressure and stress.5

Wood is proven to be extremely beneficial for physical and mental well-being. Visual presence of wooden elements can lower stress more effectively than plants.10

construction & sustainability

Post COVID-19 there was an increased use of offsite prefabrication and modularization.1

in the community hub hammocking in the playroom

storage, panels, branding explorative, open, temperature

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Exploring past the Lookout lies the Community Hub. Flexibility suiting a variety of interactions and playable contexts encourages students to rearrange the layout for different activities.3 This allows groups to relax and develop stronger bonds through games,9 and overall creates better coping strategies and higher resilience against stress.6 The Playroom inspires fun in a physical manner through pure play, engaging the body’s senses through immersive light-art and hammocks. Introducing a unique sensory experience has positive effects on the body and mind by breaking up typical expectations.4

note: interactive art floor and projector, hammock, daylight feel: adventurous, tree canopy simulation

exploring the treehouse

note: daylight/lighting, acoustic panels, controlled window shutters

scent: fresh wood and crisp air

hammocks for physical well-being interactive art floor display that changes based on seasons

rotating ottomons for mixed seating

geothermal heat pump vent

pivoting wall slats that provide user control and built environment interaction

movable window shutters that provide user control and built environment interaction and protect space from harsh sunlight

rocking chairs with stacking features that serve as chairs, tables, and foot rests for space flexability

storage with tv monitor for games, books, and movies

tiered bench seating for playful built environment interaction

1 accessible door with 3 sliding panels that fully open based on user preference and season to allow for natural cooling

movable seat cushions for user flexability and control

total space: 50 m2

sustainable. materials.

seating textile durable and recycled acoustic panel sound absorbing recycled acoustic panel sound absorbing recycled moss

sound absorbing, air purifier, and insulative

cork flooring

sound absorbing, insulative, sustainable, and cost effective

wood: maple

hard, durable, cost effective and sustainable

diagram 1

user control variation

window shutters open

wall slats closed

rocking chairs unstacked with rotating ottomon

cushions on tiered benches

diagram 2

user control variation

window shutters closed

wall slats open

rocking chairs stacked with rotating hammock in use

cushions on floor using rocking chair ottomon as a table