Architecture Portfolio A collection collection of of designs designs and annd creative creative works works by by Alyssa Alyssa Parsons Parsons 2013 - 2017
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Garlic Press Abstraction ARCH 151 - Fall 2013 For this assignment, each student was told to select a “tool” which embodies the use of human implemented pressure and motion to function. We individually abstracted the functions of our tools through a series of images, 2D models, and lastly through a container, which would hold the tool. I focused on the pressure points within a garlic press, and the relationship between the human and the tool. I examined the entire process, from inserting the garlic, to rotating the handle, to squeezing down and to the final result of the garlic being released.
Initial Interpretation of the Pressure Points Within the Press
Final Interpretation of the pressure Points Within the Press
2D Construct
Garlic Press Container
Final Container
Axonometric and Sections of Container
Sheltering wall - Nature Instillation ARCH 152 - Spring 2014 For this project, we observed the relationships between different elements in nature. The intention of this assignment was to create a wall which protects from the unwanted forces of nature.
Process Work - Abstract Drawing of the site; the transition from the exterior of a shelter to the interior, chaos to calm.
Process Work - An abstract model of what a shelter does; creates a saftey barrier, and protects from danger.
The sheltering wall protects from the earths natural elements such as: wind, snow, rain, sun, heat and cold.
Process Models - The wall
Final Sheltering Wall
Observatory at Cherry Creek ARCH 152 - Spring 2014 The observatory focuses on the relationship between the sky and the ground, and the transition between. One would enter the structure below ground level where it is very dark, and as they transition through the space it becomes brighter, by utilizing natural light, announcing the celebration of the sun and the sky. A shaded light well helps to bridge this gap. As one exits the structure they become immersed in daylight.
Process - Study Models
Process - Photo Collage of Visual Experience
Final Observatory Model and Drawings
Long Section
Short Sections
Floor Plan with Natural Light Reflected Ceiling Plan
Homeless Shelter ARCH 253 - Fall 2014
Site Analysis
Final Model
Study Floor Plans
Final Boards
Study Model
Billings Project ARCH 254 - Spring 2014 The Hearth of nature is the most plentiful, connecting and congregating humanity. The Intention of this design is to create a physical and mental hearth through the usage of architecture and materials. CMU masonry blocks create both an interior and exterior pattern as light apertures existing within them allow for a unique A flow of internal sunlit patterns. Multiple form-work templates are used to create and mold these specialized and revolutionary bricks. Every studio, commercial and residential space is in direct contact with a light source, either one of the three interior gardens or the site’s exterior nature. The design process stared with the idea of keeping the existing nature within the land, not destroying any trees in the process. My building, “A Walk in the Trees”, proves true to the B initial idea, where the trees were precisely measured and mapped out, First Floor, multi-use commercial space allowing for a sustainable design to be placed around them. A
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Fourth Floor, residential
North Elevation
Early Concept Sketches
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South Elevation
Shadow Box Abstraction
Shadow Box Exterior
Progression of Spaces and Rooms from the First Floor to the Fourth Floor
Shadow Box Interior
Observation Drawings ARCH 262 & ARCH 363 - Spring 2015 & Fall 2015
Dutone Water Color Halftone Water Color
Monocromatic Water Color
Black Ink
Monocromatic Water Color
Polychromatic Pencil
Halftone Ink & Water Color
Monocromatic Water Color
FORMAL PRESENTATION DRAWING
FREEHAND PERSPECTIVE
SHADE AND SHADOW
ARCH 262 & 363 Design Drawing Final Projects
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DRAWING DEVELOPMENT
TONE STUDY
ARCH 355 - Fall 2015 - Seattle Waterfront Project
Form Study
Process Drawings
Perspective Elevation of Sea Kayak Rental and Office Building
Abstract Collage of the Smooth & Striated Process Sketches
Perspective Elevation of Education and Research Center
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Phase 2: Design Development
Phase 1: Conceptual Design
Our initial design ideas regarding g materials and systems were a bit ambitious for our skill levels in Revit. We started off with a solid understanding of the materiality of the building and how it interacted with the river/site, but as the demand for systems, practical structure, and sustainable techniques increased, we decided to streamline the form so that our understanding of building systems and processes was clear and easy to understand while retaining some of the key aesthetic concepts of the original form. The initial form of the roof was a complex organic form made out of a fiberglass polyurethane tarp-like material. While it was strong conceptually, we thought it was best to simplify the form of the roof in order to establish a working structural system.
Early Process work for this building reflects ideas about a wrap-around exterior screen, the complex organic roof form, and the exterior northfacing deck which extended out into the river.
The original design included a north-facing deck, organic roof form, and a ramp sloping downt to meet the the lower level of the deck.
We kept our original idea of having a wood-frame structure and developed the wall section to include a straw bale insulated panel that we customized to meet the insularchibirdtion requirements of the buiding. Original materials that remained constant throughout the project were the stone deck, exterior and interior wood siding, and the concrete foundation. We downsized the bathrooms from multiple stalls with a pee tree to individual bathrooms after analysis of occupancy requirements. pee tree
ARCH 341 - Spring 2016 - Building Construction Final Project Process Stages
Phase 3: Structural/Form Analysis
Phase 4: Energy Analysis Original Orientation
Phase 5: Final Design
Adapted Orientation
The roof progressed into a simple concrete pitched form that worked with site drainage, structural systems, and mechanical and electrical processes.
The adapted plan reflects the more efficient building orientation, the deck separating the enclosed space, and a more practical structural system. We adapted the pitched roof to the new orientation and decided that corrugated metal would be more of an appropriate material choice than solid concrete. We also re-evaluated our bracing system due to the restraints of having straw bale-insulated walls; we moved the k braces inward towards the interior wall because of the limits of the wall buildup and added additional shear bracing. Spanning was also added in the outdoor deck area.
We developed a strucutral system for the deck and devised a regular structural grid for the lifting and spanning systems. Even though we adapted the structural system to fit with a new building orientation later on, it proved to be a good reference point.
Sustainable active systems include: a groundsource heat pump, bioreactive algae facades, and a water turbine
Building Construction Final Project Process Stages
Although the initial orientation of the building worked conceptually to connect water features on the site, Equest analysis proved that it was essential to rotate the building footprint, orienting the long axis east-west. This resulted in a more efficient design that was less dependent on energyconsuming systems. Initial parts of the design, like the ramp sloping down to the deck on the north side, were no longer needed. After we rotated the building, we had more south-facing real estate. This lead to the majority of the glazing being moved to a more effective location on the south-facing wall. We also re-sized the auditorium, bathroom, mechanical room, and the deck after studio constraints were no longer a concern. As we developed our details, we realized that the space originally allotted for the mechanical room needed to be nearly twice as big. Even though we adjusted the recreation deck to fit better within the new footprint, we did keep our initial idea of cantilevering the deck out over the river. Rotating the building in revit proved to be extremely difficult but it was a necessary step to improve building performance.
We learned a great deal throughout the semester. Firstly, we learned that it is really important to coordinate different building systems with each other (roof design, structure needed to accommodate HVAC ducts and electrical lines, etc.). This was also the first time we had actually calculated energy demands for a building and learned how to offset those demands with sustainable techniques (geothermal energy, hydro-turbine, algae screen). The individual details proved to be a huge learning curve; actually dissecting bits and pieces of the building to see how every little connection was made required a lot of research, but forced us to acquire a thorough understanding of structure and the way things are assembled in general. We became more knowledgeable about structural qualities of our building as the design progressed and how they contributed to the overall aesthetic of the project. We also learned to design the structure, mechanical and electrical systems, and high performance strategies as much as the actual form and spatial qualities of the building.
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Legend 1. Corrugated Metal Roofing 2. Fiberglass Batt Insulation 3. Vapor Barrier 4. Top Sill Plate 5. Douglas Fir Top Plate 6. Exterior Douglas Fir Siding 7. 10"x24" Straw Bale Insulation 8. Douglas Fir Base Plate 9. Base Sill Plate 10. Interior Douglas Fir Siding 11. Aluminum Door Head Jam 12. Top Aluminum Door Track 13. 6'x7' Aluminum Double Door 14. Polyester Carpeting 15. Insulated Foam Pad 16. 3/4" Plywood Flooring/Decking 17. 1 1/2'x24' Douglas Fir Joists 18. 4' Concrete Cast-in-Place Foundation Slab 19. Concrete Slab Edge 20. Structural Filled Gravel 21. Algae Screen 22. 5"x9" Western Species Glulam Column 23. 2"x2" Rectangular Metal Hand Railing 24. Poured Concrete Deck Slab 25. Steel Fastening Plates 26. Steel Vertical Wide Flange Beam Spanning Member 27. Soil 28. 1" Cherry Wood Veneer 29. 1/8" Interior Door Plug 30. Wood Door Frame 31. Bottom Aluminum Door Track 32. Breathable Render
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Program and Spaces 1. Tie and Prep Area/Flexible Space - 392 sqft. 2. Flexible Classroom - 833 sqft. 3. Deck - 650 sqft. 4. Deck/Casting and Recreational Space - 825 sqft. 5. Men's Bathroom - 110 sqft. 6. Women's Bathroom - 110 sqft. 7. Mechanical Room - 138 sqft.
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Building Construction Final Project Floor Plan
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Building Construction Final Project Wall Details
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Legend 1. Top of Corrugated Metal Roofing 2. Corrugated Metal Roofing 3. Fiberglass Batt Insulation 4. Vapor Barrier 5. Sill Plate 6. Douglas Fir Plate 7. Drop Ceiling Cavity 8. Interior Douglas Fir Siding 9. 10"x24" Straw Bale Insulation 10. Breathable Render 11. Exterior Douglas Fir Siding 12. 8.75" x 12" Glulam Western Species K-Brace 13. Polyester Carpeting 14. Insulated Foam Pad 15. 3/4" Plywood Flooring/Decking 16. 1 1/2'x24' Douglas Fir Joists 17. 4' Concrete Cast-in-Place Foundation Slab 18. Structural Filled Gravel 19. 2" x 2" Rectangular Metal Handrail 20. 3/4" Plywood Flooring/Decking 21. 1 1/2'x24' Douglas Fir Joists 22. Soil 23. 5.125" x 9" Glulam Western Species Column 24. 8.75" x 12" Glulam Western Species Beam 25. Steel Vertical Wide Flange Beam Spanning Member 26. 3/4" Plywood Flooring/Decking 27. Concrete Piers
8.75" x 12" Glulam-Western Species Beam
5.129" x 9" Glulam-Western Species Column
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2 Lifting Diagram B1.01 Not to Scale
8.75" x 12" Glulam-Western Species X-Bracing
Insulated Concrete Slab
8.75" x 12" Glulam-Western Species K-Bracing
Slab Edge Thickened 24" x 12" 3 Bearing Diagram B1.01 Not to Scale
Pile Cap 39" x 39" x 35"
Building Construction Final Project Structural Building Information Model
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Calculating ground source heat pump energy savings: You can assume the heat loss building block load in Bozeman, Montana is 21 BTU/ft2/hr from the ACCA Manual J. The total square footage of our building is 1,680. You multiply 1,680ft3 x 21BTU/ft2/hr = 35,280 BTU/hr or max heat loss. We need to produce 35,280 BTU/hr to meet the heating demand. Since 12,000 BTU/hr is equal to 1 ton of capacity load (a given constant), you divide it by the max heat loss; 35,280 / 12,000 = 2.94 ton units, which is rounded to 3 ton units. In a heating dominated climate you’ll need about 250’ of vertical bore per ton; 3 ton units x 250’ = 750 feet of bore. Each ton of heating capacity will need 3 gallons/minute of flow; 3 ton x 3 gallons = 9 gallons/minute. To size the distribution system, you’ll use the ACCA Manual D to find that 400 ft3/min/ton is the standard amount of water flow needed in Bozeman, Montana; 400 ft3/min/ton x 3 ton = 1,200 CFM. When maximizing the energy output you can increase the total bore which ultimately increases the BTU’s per hour. So right now we have 750’ of bore which correlates to 3 ton capacity which then correlates to 3 x 12,000 = 36,000 BTU/hr. When converting from BTU/hr to kWh/year you multiply it by a constant of .00029307 kWh; 10.55 kWh. Since I would like to produce more energy than 10 kWh per year I can Increase my total tonnage by one ton to make it 4 tons total. In response this will increase my bore to 1,000’ of vertical tubing. Now I will multiply my new tonnage to get the new BTU/hr; 4 x 12,000 = 48,000 BTU/hr/year. In kWh this value converts to 14.07 kWh/year.
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Sculpted Lightbox ARCH 356 - Spring 2016 The assingment for this project was to create a Maggie Center, which is a cancer outreach center that sets the scene for people going through a traumatic experience. They are places where people draw on strengths not weaknesses. The design of these centers must give the patients a place to turn which is surprising and thought-provoking, thus the architecture must be inspiring. The idea behind my design was to create a unique and comfortable space, with no corners or edges, a strong connection to nature, and with naturally illuminated walls, with the intention of providing a sense of hope to the patients and their famlies. The opaque, cool-toned, façade blends within its surrounding natural environment, creating a relationship between revitalization, nature and form. The various surfaces, consisting of both smooth textures and soft tones enhance the overall experience within and around the structure. The overall curvilinear structure, containing arched rooms and spaces, acts as an organic symbol of life. Greeted by the outside world, spaces along the exterior gardens become warm and welcoming throughout the day. Diffused light helps illuminate the interior through the semi-translucent façade
Prescident Studies
Site Analysis and Early Ideas
Plaster and Computer, Form Study Models
1. Entrance/ Front Lobby 2. Library and Computer Area 3. Open Flex Space 4. Councler Room 5. Councler Room 6. Large Bathroom 7. Large Bathroom 8. Kitchen and Dining Room 9. Quiet Meditation Space 10. Music Room 11. Open/ Closed Flex Space 12. Open/ Closed Flex Space 13. Open Office
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A Little About the Structure: Fiber Reinforced Plastic The selection of this material finish, is intended to make the interior spaces illuminate throughout the day. The abundance of light brings the cancer patience a sense of calmness, happieness and hope. Exterior Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Interior Perspective of Structure, Kitchen
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Interior Perspective of Structure, Entrance Polystyrene
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Central Exterior Garden Facade
South Perspective Elevation
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Jeff Ament Downtown Bozeman House ARCH 356 - Spring 2016 The program for this project was to design a rooftop apartment for the famous Rock’n Roll bassist, Jeff Ament. Jeff has lived a wild lifestyle throughout his many years of performing around the world with Pearl Jam. However, when he is not on stage, or with his band, he is at home cooking, reading, or painting. Jeff is not seemingly who everyone thinks he is. He lives a calm, simple lifestyle, outside of Pearl Jam. The purpose in this design is to create both aspects of Jeff’s personality; his wild side, and his calm side. The exterior skin consists of many angles, reflecting upon the Jeff whome is viewed as by the public, while the interior is lined with a symetrical glass rectangle, reflecting upon the simplistic lifestyle which Jeff lives.
Jeff Ament House
First Conceptual Models - The exterior skin represents the chaotic rock star lifestyle that the world knows Jeff Ament to live. - The rectangular interior of the model represents who Jeff Ament is on the inside.
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Second Study Model - Computer Rendered
Third Study Model
Fourth Study Model - Dividing, rearranging, adding, subtracting spaces and rooms.
Light Studies
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Interior Design - Beach Bungalow ARCH 528 - Fall 2016 For this particular project we were given a set building footprint of a tiny home, and were instructed to design the shell along with the interiors. We were given the flexibility to choose the location of where our tiny home would reside, and I chose Quonnie, Rhode Island. I call this project my perfect Beach Bungalow because it incorperates “odd shapes” and different geometric angles, which is a signature style of mine, along with a monocromatic red, white and blue color scheme, while also utilizing reclamed pallet wood. The colors and textures work together in harmony to create a calm setting, which correlates with its surrouning enviornment.
Quonnie, Rhode Island Site Images
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