ARCHITECTURE 742: INTERNATIONAL, INTERCULTURAL, INTERCLIMATIC INTERACTION
PROFESSOR MARTIN DESPANG
Fall 2022, this studio is the design of complex, large scale building and site engaging social, cultural, code, sustainable systems, and acoustic issues. Production of schematic and design development documents. Three projects throughout the duration of the semester.
This project addresses the exponential housing demand in Flagstaff, AZ near Northern Arizona University. In short, the annual growth in enrollment of student body at Northern Arizona University has caused a shortage of housing options. I propose student housing development east of the main campus. Program requirements were to address solutions with a mid-rise building. Design provides commercial opportunities, amenities on a roof-top terrace, and wood louvers on the facade to mitigate temperature fluctuation. Flagstaff is located 7,000 feet above sea level and experiences all 4 seasons with harsh winters and hot summers. A lot design constraints exist and complex design solutions were proposed.
ARCH 723 ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM II: QUALITATIVE BIOCLIMATIC & STRUCTURAL PERFORMANCE
INSTRUCTOR JASON DEMARCO
Fall 2022, this class introduced to the theory bioclimatic principles and structural systems and the ability to analyze, assess, select, design, and integrate them as initial determinants into building design. Introduction to the construction and material of building frame, envelope, accessory components, and service systems, emphasizing their integration with architectural form and function.
I was most proud of the continued exploration of OurReal Student Housing from ARCH 742 where students were required to investigate fundamental structural elements from their studio project. This is where in my thought process the project adopted the name University Restoration being so close to Northern Arizona University.
ARCH 725 ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM IV: ENVIRONMENTAL, TECHNOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY, & ANALYSIS
INSTRUCTOR JILL EDELMAN
Spring 2023, this class focused on thorough application and analysis of high-performance building design principles. Emphasis on climate-appropriate passive design, energy efficient lighting, and conditioning strategies, innovative water systems, and renewable energy production.
Students were required to implement passive design strategies to an existing studio project and I continued to grow and analyze University Restoration. First identified Flagstaff is located within a semi-aird region which is unique to the hot and dry desert(S) of Arizona. Then analyzed the existing building (University Restoration) and existing site conditions to understand the design notions needed to be made. Design recommendations were then made in diagrammatic fashion.
