Portfolio-Veronica Hernandez

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CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

VERONICA HERNANDEZ

Carnegie Mellon University /School of Architecture

TABLE OF CONTENT

P(h2o)tobio Concouse

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Connected Houses

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Hoop House

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Aqua-seum

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Digital Fabrication

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Algae

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Hazelwood Green

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Interconnectedness

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DDYMCA

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01 Algae P(h o)tobio Concourse | 2

JFK Terminal 4 Extension

The 8 gate concourse seeks to become a new gate to NYC. Inspired by Manhattan’s pocket parks in between the tall, busy and loud buildings, the concourse breaks into a series of modules with green pockets in between. These spaces enhance passenger experience by integrating a series of amenities as well as environmental systems. Rainwater and solar harvesting as well as Algae photobioreactors allow to produce on site energy, sequester carbon, collect resources and engage passengers in a unique traveling experience.

Location: New York JFK Airport, Terminal 4 Team: Individual project Time: Fall 2021

1. Algae Cultivation

2. Water Harvesting

3. Automated PV Solar

Diagrams using Grasshopper to map environmental systems being integrated

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SECTION 1

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Level 3 Departures & Arrivals- Floor Plan

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Model making was a key part of the design process. Final chunck model measured 11"x 25"

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Co-nnected Houses

The social housing project in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill neighborhood explores the principles of the 2000-Watt society for Co-living. Sharing of energy and food resources in housing units and communal spaces not only becomes a sustainable living alternative, but enhances relationships amongst neighbors. The project incorporates typical Polish Hill elements such as dormers, passages and bridges in a modern way and incorporates a diversity of housing and communal area typologies.

Location: Polish Hill, Pittsburgh, PA Team: Varun Shah and Taylor Latimer Time: Spring 2021

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Housing and communal space typologies

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The Hoop House The project is a commission for Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory of Plants and seeks to create a healthy environment for plants through the seasons. The small openings and sliding doors allow wind and air exchange, while the door piston system dynamically integrates the house with its surroundings. Detail drawings were developed to understand operation and assembly of customized parts of conduit, plywood and plastic PV tubing.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA Team: Yuxin Huang, Ellen Zhu, Vishaka Nayak & Jai Sawkar Time: Spring 2019

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Aqua-seum The building is both a large water quality transformation agent through its carved island and an environmental museum inside its building complex. The design uses parametric and GIS technology to map existing conditions of the site such as flooding and water pollution and seeks to provide a space that both teaches on water preservation and actively cleans, stores and reuses this resource.

Location: Six Mile Island, Pittsburgh, PA Team: Individual project Time: Fall 2019

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Diagrams using parametric tools were developed to map site information such as flooding and erosion.

3D printed samples study responsive roof configuration and rainwater collection systems.

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Digital Fabrication Digital Fabrication course models developed to explore the concepts of transparency and form morphing in space. Through the course, conceptual thinking through model making was explored, gaining machinery , digital and craftman skills using tools such as laser cutting, CNC routing and Rhino CAM. Team: Individual project Time: Spring 2020 Tools: Laser cutter, Rhino CAM, Wood shop, CNC

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Algae Vertical Garden The structure explores the fundamentals of computational design with the use of grasshopper parametric tools. It utilizes a base unit arranged to create a dynamic installation for the growth of vines. An 8ft tall portion was built in plywood with the CNC machine and assembled for display.

Team: Clara Zao, Ellen Zhu, Grant Johnson & Paul Greenway Time: Spring 2019 Tools: Rhino, Grasshopper, Rhino CAM, CNC

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Hazelwood Green Campus Proposal for Pittsburgh's Center of Life non profit organization, developed with the guidance of Phipps Conservatory of Plants. The design takes into account budget, demountability and sutainability guidelines and seeks to become an agricultural and social hub for the city. Climate studio lighting and heat simulations were used for the design of spaces such as the greenhouse and the aquaponics facility.

Location: Hazelwood, Pittsburgh, PA Team: Robert Rice Time: Fall 2020

The design uses recycled and low impact materials such as shipping containers and CLT wood.

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Energy & Water Systems

# of panels=222 PTC Power=285 kW size of array= 63.27 kWh/year= 278,707 Solar Radiation= 4.49 Income= $31,884

Water Cistern Sizing= 15,218 g 25% water income Net Water Income & Use Daily Water use= 217,137 g Annual Bldg Water use= 3,466,841 g Annual Net Water use= 9,374,388 g

Greenhouse # of Panels= 33 PTC Power=285 kW size of array=9.4 kWh/year= 11,354 Solar Radiation= 4.32 Income=$1,288

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Interconnectedness Aside from Architecture, one of my biggest passions is the use of natural materials for art.

This piece is a double sided wood trunk acrylic and oil pastel art piece that explores the connection between the female and the male body with their natural environment.

Team: Individual project Time: Summer 2017 Dimensions: 1.10 m x 1.0 m

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Durham YMCA | Skidmore Owings & Merill (SOM) Internship

Assigned to work as an Architectural Intern for SOM's Washington D.C Office. For two months contributed to the development of the Schematic design of their Downtown Durham YMCA project. Alongside a team of 5, developed diagrams, area plans, schedules and 3D models as well as presentations for SOM partners, clients and consultants.

Location: Downtown Durham, North Carolina Office: SOM Time: Summer 2021

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