Architecture

Climate Cafe Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Given a near by park on campus, we began to practice our design skills with a Cafe that would respond to it's site. The twist, however, was that each student was charged with designing their cafe based on a different climate. My given location was Moscow, Russia, which faces harsh winters and humid summers. To gain heat during cold Russian winters I oriented the windows for southern exposure and to allow high mass concrete to help keep the space consistently warm. To design the space itself I began to play around with cutting out pieces of trace paper. Scaling the paper to the minimum area required for each space, I moved, cut, and manipulated the paper until I was happy with the organization.

Slender High-rise Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Inspired by 111 W 57th Street New York, New York, we explored the structure, organization, and mechanical systems of a Slender High-rise. The site itself had to contain at least 50% park space and had to have space for two loading docks. We focused on the exploration of space allocated for residences, shopping, restaurants, community gardens and park spaces on site and within the High-rise.

Grid Shell Hanger Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year Engineering and building technologies are constantly evolving. Grid shells have become an important design strategy for large, open plans. The shell uses a net like system of metal or wood to hold up the roof structure without an columns or beams. Our program called for a large open hanger that would be large enough to hold the VSS Unity. We utilized modeling within Revit to shape the model while connecting a pattern to the surface of the model, to create the hanger.

Regional Airport Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year For our final project in Design II we were placed into groups based on our interests within the construction industry. The project was inspired by the Souther Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. We were tasked with designing a 90,000 sqft regional airport for a specific climate. My group received Austin, Texas for our location. The site was designated to be were the Souther Terminal was located. I was responsible for designing and modeling the architectural components, the center cone (the roof was modeled in rhino by Gerardo Martinez), the parking, and the details for the green roof. The slide show includes who was responsible for what portion. Group: Emily Pace, Gerardo Martinez, Andrea Armendariz

Group Furniture Project Construction Methods and Materials, Spring 2020, 4th-year Our semester project for construction methods and materials was to build a dog house, scale model, or a piece of furniture out of a common building material. Our group was assigned ply-wood. The goal of the project was for our group to be able to delegate roles and to explore the uses of the material we where assigned. Inspired by the strength and natural occurrence of hexagons in nature, I spearheaded the modular book shelf. The hexagon called to nature and strength while maintaining modern lines and the modularity was a node to the versatile, modular capabilities of the ply-wood material. While I came up with the initial designs and I modeled the structure utilizing sketch up, my team fleshed out the 3D clamps and the construction of the hexagons. Though we had a solid design, the outbreak of COVID-19 prohibited all groups form meeting and therefor the bookshelf was never constructed. Group: Emily Pace, Cole Smith, Devin Kumar, Shara Deek, Joe Dempsey

Sustainable Dog House Challenge Spring 2020, 4th-year Every year the engineering department hosts a competition for a sustainable dog house. The goal, create a comfortable shelter for a large dog while spending little to no money. My design planned to utilize natural ventilation (using old wooden window blinds) and a greenroof to help keep the inner space cool. The weight would be held from salvaged 2x4s or large legs from salvaged furniture. I planned on using the sides of the draws from the dresser to supply the exterior sliding while the back and sides of the dresser would be used to frame in the greenroof. The greenroof layers would have consisted of a waterproof membrane (an old tarp perhaps), a layer of gravel to allow water flow (collected from my yard), a layer of landscape fabric to prevent dirt run off (salvaged landscape fabric of window screen) a few inches of top soil, and finally a layer of vegetation (would ideally limit pollinator attracting flowers and would focus on sedum or grass to protect the dogs from potential stings). Unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic the competition was canceled.

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Climate Cafe Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Given a near by park on campus, we began to practice our design skills with a Cafe that would respond to it's site. The twist, however, was that each student was charged with designing their cafe based on a different climate. My given location was Moscow, Russia, which faces harsh winters and humid summers. To gain heat during cold Russian winters I oriented the windows for southern exposure and to allow high mass concrete to help keep the space consistently warm. To design the space itself I began to play around with cutting out pieces of trace paper. Scaling the paper to the minimum area required for each space, I moved, cut, and manipulated the paper until I was happy with the organization.

Slender High-rise Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Inspired by 111 W 57th Street New York, New York, we explored the structure, organization, and mechanical systems of a Slender High-rise. The site itself had to contain at least 50% park space and had to have space for two loading docks. We focused on the exploration of space allocated for residences, shopping, restaurants, community gardens and park spaces on site and within the High-rise.

Grid Shell Hanger Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year Engineering and building technologies are constantly evolving. Grid shells have become an important design strategy for large, open plans. The shell uses a net like system of metal or wood to hold up the roof structure without an columns or beams. Our program called for a large open hanger that would be large enough to hold the VSS Unity. We utilized modeling within Revit to shape the model while connecting a pattern to the surface of the model, to create the hanger.

Regional Airport Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year For our final project in Design II we were placed into groups based on our interests within the construction industry. The project was inspired by the Souther Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. We were tasked with designing a 90,000 sqft regional airport for a specific climate. My group received Austin, Texas for our location. The site was designated to be were the Souther Terminal was located. I was responsible for designing and modeling the architectural components, the center cone (the roof was modeled in rhino by Gerardo Martinez), the parking, and the details for the green roof. The slide show includes who was responsible for what portion. Group: Emily Pace, Gerardo Martinez, Andrea Armendariz

Group Furniture Project Construction Methods and Materials, Spring 2020, 4th-year Our semester project for construction methods and materials was to build a dog house, scale model, or a piece of furniture out of a common building material. Our group was assigned ply-wood. The goal of the project was for our group to be able to delegate roles and to explore the uses of the material we where assigned. Inspired by the strength and natural occurrence of hexagons in nature, I spearheaded the modular book shelf. The hexagon called to nature and strength while maintaining modern lines and the modularity was a node to the versatile, modular capabilities of the ply-wood material. While I came up with the initial designs and I modeled the structure utilizing sketch up, my team fleshed out the 3D clamps and the construction of the hexagons. Though we had a solid design, the outbreak of COVID-19 prohibited all groups form meeting and therefor the bookshelf was never constructed. Group: Emily Pace, Cole Smith, Devin Kumar, Shara Deek, Joe Dempsey

Sustainable Dog House Challenge Spring 2020, 4th-year Every year the engineering department hosts a competition for a sustainable dog house. The goal, create a comfortable shelter for a large dog while spending little to no money. My design planned to utilize natural ventilation (using old wooden window blinds) and a greenroof to help keep the inner space cool. The weight would be held from salvaged 2x4s or large legs from salvaged furniture. I planned on using the sides of the draws from the dresser to supply the exterior sliding while the back and sides of the dresser would be used to frame in the greenroof. The greenroof layers would have consisted of a waterproof membrane (an old tarp perhaps), a layer of gravel to allow water flow (collected from my yard), a layer of landscape fabric to prevent dirt run off (salvaged landscape fabric of window screen) a few inches of top soil, and finally a layer of vegetation (would ideally limit pollinator attracting flowers and would focus on sedum or grass to protect the dogs from potential stings). Unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic the competition was canceled.

Climate Cafe Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Given a near by park on campus, we began to practice our design skills with a Cafe that would respond to it's site. The twist, however, was that each student was charged with designing their cafe based on a different climate. My given location was Moscow, Russia, which faces harsh winters and humid summers. To gain heat during cold Russian winters I oriented the windows for southern exposure and to allow high mass concrete to help keep the space consistently warm. To design the space itself I began to play around with cutting out pieces of trace paper. Scaling the paper to the minimum area required for each space, I moved, cut, and manipulated the paper until I was happy with the organization.

Slender High-rise Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Inspired by 111 W 57th Street New York, New York, we explored the structure, organization, and mechanical systems of a Slender High-rise. The site itself had to contain at least 50% park space and had to have space for two loading docks. We focused on the exploration of space allocated for residences, shopping, restaurants, community gardens and park spaces on site and within the High-rise.

Grid Shell Hanger Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year Engineering and building technologies are constantly evolving. Grid shells have become an important design strategy for large, open plans. The shell uses a net like system of metal or wood to hold up the roof structure without an columns or beams. Our program called for a large open hanger that would be large enough to hold the VSS Unity. We utilized modeling within Revit to shape the model while connecting a pattern to the surface of the model, to create the hanger.

Regional Airport Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year For our final project in Design II we were placed into groups based on our interests within the construction industry. The project was inspired by the Souther Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. We were tasked with designing a 90,000 sqft regional airport for a specific climate. My group received Austin, Texas for our location. The site was designated to be were the Souther Terminal was located. I was responsible for designing and modeling the architectural components, the center cone (the roof was modeled in rhino by Gerardo Martinez), the parking, and the details for the green roof. The slide show includes who was responsible for what portion. Group: Emily Pace, Gerardo Martinez, Andrea Armendariz

Group Furniture Project Construction Methods and Materials, Spring 2020, 4th-year Our semester project for construction methods and materials was to build a dog house, scale model, or a piece of furniture out of a common building material. Our group was assigned ply-wood. The goal of the project was for our group to be able to delegate roles and to explore the uses of the material we where assigned. Inspired by the strength and natural occurrence of hexagons in nature, I spearheaded the modular book shelf. The hexagon called to nature and strength while maintaining modern lines and the modularity was a node to the versatile, modular capabilities of the ply-wood material. While I came up with the initial designs and I modeled the structure utilizing sketch up, my team fleshed out the 3D clamps and the construction of the hexagons. Though we had a solid design, the outbreak of COVID-19 prohibited all groups form meeting and therefor the bookshelf was never constructed. Group: Emily Pace, Cole Smith, Devin Kumar, Shara Deek, Joe Dempsey

Sustainable Dog House Challenge Spring 2020, 4th-year Every year the engineering department hosts a competition for a sustainable dog house. The goal, create a comfortable shelter for a large dog while spending little to no money. My design planned to utilize natural ventilation (using old wooden window blinds) and a greenroof to help keep the inner space cool. The weight would be held from salvaged 2x4s or large legs from salvaged furniture. I planned on using the sides of the draws from the dresser to supply the exterior sliding while the back and sides of the dresser would be used to frame in the greenroof. The greenroof layers would have consisted of a waterproof membrane (an old tarp perhaps), a layer of gravel to allow water flow (collected from my yard), a layer of landscape fabric to prevent dirt run off (salvaged landscape fabric of window screen) a few inches of top soil, and finally a layer of vegetation (would ideally limit pollinator attracting flowers and would focus on sedum or grass to protect the dogs from potential stings). Unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic the competition was canceled.

Climate Cafe Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Given a near by park on campus, we began to practice our design skills with a Cafe that would respond to it's site. The twist, however, was that each student was charged with designing their cafe based on a different climate. My given location was Moscow, Russia, which faces harsh winters and humid summers. To gain heat during cold Russian winters I oriented the windows for southern exposure and to allow high mass concrete to help keep the space consistently warm. To design the space itself I began to play around with cutting out pieces of trace paper. Scaling the paper to the minimum area required for each space, I moved, cut, and manipulated the paper until I was happy with the organization.

Slender High-rise Introduction to Design I, Fall 2018, 3rd-year Inspired by 111 W 57th Street New York, New York, we explored the structure, organization, and mechanical systems of a Slender High-rise. The site itself had to contain at least 50% park space and had to have space for two loading docks. We focused on the exploration of space allocated for residences, shopping, restaurants, community gardens and park spaces on site and within the High-rise.

Grid Shell Hanger Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year Engineering and building technologies are constantly evolving. Grid shells have become an important design strategy for large, open plans. The shell uses a net like system of metal or wood to hold up the roof structure without an columns or beams. Our program called for a large open hanger that would be large enough to hold the VSS Unity. We utilized modeling within Revit to shape the model while connecting a pattern to the surface of the model, to create the hanger.

Regional Airport Introduction to Design II, Spring 2019, 3rd-year For our final project in Design II we were placed into groups based on our interests within the construction industry. The project was inspired by the Souther Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. We were tasked with designing a 90,000 sqft regional airport for a specific climate. My group received Austin, Texas for our location. The site was designated to be were the Souther Terminal was located. I was responsible for designing and modeling the architectural components, the center cone (the roof was modeled in rhino by Gerardo Martinez), the parking, and the details for the green roof. The slide show includes who was responsible for what portion. Group: Emily Pace, Gerardo Martinez, Andrea Armendariz

Group Furniture Project Construction Methods and Materials, Spring 2020, 4th-year Our semester project for construction methods and materials was to build a dog house, scale model, or a piece of furniture out of a common building material. Our group was assigned ply-wood. The goal of the project was for our group to be able to delegate roles and to explore the uses of the material we where assigned. Inspired by the strength and natural occurrence of hexagons in nature, I spearheaded the modular book shelf. The hexagon called to nature and strength while maintaining modern lines and the modularity was a node to the versatile, modular capabilities of the ply-wood material. While I came up with the initial designs and I modeled the structure utilizing sketch up, my team fleshed out the 3D clamps and the construction of the hexagons. Though we had a solid design, the outbreak of COVID-19 prohibited all groups form meeting and therefor the bookshelf was never constructed. Group: Emily Pace, Cole Smith, Devin Kumar, Shara Deek, Joe Dempsey

Sustainable Dog House Challenge Spring 2020, 4th-year Every year the engineering department hosts a competition for a sustainable dog house. The goal, create a comfortable shelter for a large dog while spending little to no money. My design planned to utilize natural ventilation (using old wooden window blinds) and a greenroof to help keep the inner space cool. The weight would be held from salvaged 2x4s or large legs from salvaged furniture. I planned on using the sides of the draws from the dresser to supply the exterior sliding while the back and sides of the dresser would be used to frame in the greenroof. The greenroof layers would have consisted of a waterproof membrane (an old tarp perhaps), a layer of gravel to allow water flow (collected from my yard), a layer of landscape fabric to prevent dirt run off (salvaged landscape fabric of window screen) a few inches of top soil, and finally a layer of vegetation (would ideally limit pollinator attracting flowers and would focus on sedum or grass to protect the dogs from potential stings). Unfortunately due to the COVID pandemic the competition was canceled.