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Yalin Hu Master of Architecture

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YALIN HU Junior Architect

Hi!

My name is Yalin Hu, and I recently graduated with my master’s degree in architecture from KTH in Stockholm. After many years of work experience and studies in 4 countries, I’ve moved to the Netherlands to seek new work opportunities to continue my architectural journey.

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SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

EDUCATION

Microsoft lllustrator Photoshop Indesign Sketchup AutoCAD ArchiCAD Rhino Enscape Revit

08/2012 06/2015

Drottning Blanka High School, Sweden Subject: Architecture and Interior Design

10/2015 08/2018

London Metropolitan University Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

08/2022 06/2024

KTH Royal Institute of Technology Masters of Science in Architecture

09/2023 01/2024

Delft University of Technology (exchange) Masters of Science in Architecture

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Swedish English Mandarin Cantonese Dutch

08/2018 08/2019

Responsibility: Concept development, model making, site analysis, production of diagrams, 3D model in Rhino and Revit, SD floorplans in Revit and AutCAD

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Future-Proof Thinking Project Management Problem-Solving Detail-Oriented Critical Thinking Design Creativity Teamwork Drafting

Tencent Internet Future TechCity in Shenzhen, China (International competition) Tongzhou Culture Center (opera house, theatre and drama Hall) - Green Heart, Beijing Sanya Office, Sanya 08/2019 08/2020

RIBA part 1 Junior Architect Benwood Studio Shanghai Architects, Shanghai Responsibility: Concept development, model making, site analysis, production of diagrams, 3D model in Rhino, SD floorplans in AutoCAD

CERTIFICATION Advance Course AutoCAD Advance Course Photoshop & Sketchup Mensa Sweden

RIBA part 1 Architectural Assistant Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Shanghai Office

01/2023 02/2023

Freelance Architect Skillfully transformed a common room into a stylish and functional event room in a student accommodation.

yaalinhuu@hotmail.com +31624325046 Delft, NL https://issuu.com/yalinarchi

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FLO O D -RE S I L I E N T S O LU T I O N The Harbour Keeper

MU LT I -U S E RE S I D E N T I AL The Link

CO L L E CT I V E ST U D E N T L I V I N G: Smart Co-Live

CO MM U N I TY C E N T RE City Food Centre

C RE AT I V E S KI L L S , P RO FE S S I O N AL Model-Making

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F LO O D -R ES I L I E N T SO LU T I O N :

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MSc 2 Thesis Project Individual February 2024 - May 2024 PREFABRICATED TIMBER CONSTRUCTION An investigation of one of the flood-resilient methods to see how architecture can combat and adapt to climate change.

This project aims to propose a living concept of how we can co-live with water instead of avoiding it. With the help of the staged garden, we can pleasantly introduce water into the living area, with a slight change of the functions to minimise the impact on the residents.

Following the flood protection strategy proposed by the municipality of Malmö and a comparison of different methods, I decided to go for the ‘Elevated’ approach for this project, where all the living spaces and mechanical equipment will be stored above the ground floor. Leaving the ground floor flexible, where all the elements and objects can be easily removed during a flood event.

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RISING SEA LEVELS & FLOODING

’An investigation of flood resistant architecture that adapts to future environmental challenges’

The project locates in Malmö where a big part of the city will be underwater in 80 years due to the rising sea level. According to the protection strategy which is based on UN Climate Panel IPCC, RCP 8,5 median value (+1,9 m) and SMHI high tide event every 200 years, median value (+1,52 m) for the coming 100 years till 2125.

Which gives an average sea water level of + 2,71 m.

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PROJECT LOCATION Coastal protection area

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MASTERPLAN Chosen site

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OPTION 1: AMPHIBIOUS HOUSES +

Flexible Adaptive to the flood Stand on land/water

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Limited building size Require a lot of concrete Complicated construction

OPTOIN 2: FLOATING HOUSES +

Flexible Adaptive to the flood Reduce heat affect

Expensive Require a lot of concrete Complicated construction

OPTION 3: ELEVATED HOUSES (chosen method) +

Adaptive to the flood Reduce structural damage & cost

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HEAT EXCHANGE SYSTEM Aqua thermal energy extracts heat or cold from water in the harbour to heat and cool the building. Ventilation and floor heating will adjust the indoor temperature.

The water will be pumped to the exchange machine in the mechanical service room on the 5th floor.

WATER TANK Rainwater collected from the green roof will be contained in the water tank underneath the building.

GREEN ROOF Green roof has many benefits. It can keep the roof area cool during hot summer, purifies the air, saves energy and encourages biodiversity in the city.

SOLAR PANEL The majority of the solar panels will be strategically placed on the roof of the north building. It generates power for the building demonstrating the resilience and effectiveness of this sustainable feature.

OVERHANG BALCONIES The 1.1m overhang balconies will be a sun shade to prevent overheating the flat during hot summer.

VENTILATION Natural ventilation through 2.3m large window and air and mechanical ventilation system on the roof.

FLOOR HEATING Underfloor heating pipes run in all apartment units.

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As the adaptability and flexibility of this design, it has an open concept toward the harbour.

It allows the water to extend into the staged courtyar during flood events. In this sense the ’function’ of the courtyard will change depends on the level of the water. The design is fully functional, up to +4 meters of water rises.

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MULT I -U S E RESI D ET I AL :

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MSc 2 Project Individual February 2024 - May 2024 SUSTAINABLE TIMBER CONSTRUCTION The project I did during my exchange at TU Delft was a collaboration together with the municipality of Amsterdam, an ongoing urban project in Sloterdijk. The project site locates about 3 km northwest of Amsterdam’s city centre and has a vision to turn the area into multifunctional residential, liveable and diverse spaces with partly commercial. With vital accessibility to public transport, my groupmate and I came up with the solution to split the project site into 5 smaller plots, and I decided to work on my project on the southern plot. The project has a total area of 4.223 m2, with 91 apartments and a FSI of 4.1.

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PROPOSED MASTERPLAN

INCORPORATING EXISITNG CONDITIONS

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PROPOSED GREEN SPACES

BUILDING CONFIGURATION & CIRCULATION The building configuration comprises two towers linked by an elevated garden. The larger tower with 14 floors, initiates dwellings from the 4th floor onwards. Although each floor may initially appear distinct, they share a common base categorised into three floor plans as evident in the displacements of dwellings diagram. These floor plans, along with the ground floor layout are illustrated below. The smaller tower, consisting of 8 floors cascades from north to south. The circulation within the complex employs various systems. Both buildings primarily rely on stairwell cores as the main circulation system. The larger building features a centrally located core stairwell with a helix staircase to fulfil fire escape requirements.

In contrast the smaller building incorporates two interior stairwells and one exterior stairwell linking to the elevated garden. All these stairwells are connected to the gallery deck access system guiding residents to their respective dwellings.

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PERSPECTIVE SECTION

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Two main towers with a connecting plinth

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Eliminating masses with a variety of scale

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Dwellings and circulation form the buildings

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CHOSEN APARTMENT TYPOLOGIES The structure is designed on a 7.2 by 6 metre grid utilising primarily CLT (cross-laminated timber) loadbearing panels and glulam timber columns. To ensure adequate stability the larger tower incorporates a concrete core. The ground floor is also constructed from concrete to mitigate moisture-related issues.

This combination of elements aims to achieve a stable structure.

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HIGHRISE WOODEN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

SECTION PERSPECTIVE

GLT & CLT load-bearing structure with ERV & HRV, vegetation, and solar panels on the rooftop. As well as water storage on the basement to store rainwater for reuse. Concrete plinth and core for stability. CLT rib floor from floor 3 up to floor 13 and roof made from reinforce concrete to add extra weight to the building.

The building has a timber skeleton, with glulam and CLT post and beam system. The choice of building materials is manly based on to maximise the sustainable aspect and after-life of the building, which include the bio-based straw bale insulation. This type of insulation is considering a cheaper option for such a large building is highly sustainable and durable, since tightly packed straws can provide high u-value.

Together with a sick sack glulam truss to prevent notions and nausea caused by wind due to light weight building structure

For the façade materials it will be white bricks strips and western red cedar wooden cladding, to create a contrast boundary. The idea for using bricks in this project is to create a connected to the existing buildings in the neighbourhood. However, the white bricks and wooden cladding add an extra modern element for this new neighbourhood.

Wooden cladding installs on the façade bolt onto the timber flaming in the wall

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COL L E CT I VE STU D E NT LI V I N G :

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MSc 1 Project Individual Mars 2023 - May 2023 This project is a student-focused housing project located in the university city of Uppsala in Sweden, about 1 hour north of Stockholm. It is aimed to create an ultimate living for students who recently moved out from their home or new in town. Each space and function focuses on student’s mental and social needs, to enhance their social connection, ease homesickness, and make it easier for them to get used to the new life chapter with the help of various shared spaces. According to studies, living collectively can prevent depression for loneliness and lower the overall living cost.

However, this project was a collaboration with the municipality of Uppsala. I decided to follow the approved masterplan, to propose a realistic solution to solve the current urgent housing shortage, especially for students.

SHORTLISTED: Selected for exhibition in Upsala City.

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Solar panel to cut down the living cost

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129 m2 Size: Terrass: 10 m2 Room: 3 single rooms 11-13 m2

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Size: 296 m2 Terrass: 10 m2 Room: 9 single rooms 11-13 m2 & 1 double room 23 m2

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City Food Centre

COM M U N I TY CENT R E:

C i t y Fo o d Ce ntre MSc 1 Project Individual Octorber 2022 - December 2022 For this project, I am proposing a food community for the citizens of Stockholm. An all-in-one food learning and experiencing centre locate in Humlegården, which is one of the most accessible areas in the city. Restaurants, 24/7 open communal kitchen, and food learning which includes a cooking and baking lab all in the same building. To provide a space for people to explore the Swedish as well as international food culture.

Except for food-related programs, there is also an open gallery.

Passing by the food hall, people can either stop by to peek at the current famous artwork, get a coffee at the café, grab some food at the restaurant or rest a while in the garden area. But can also come back later with some friends to cook their food in the communal kitchen.

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THANK YOU.

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