Hydroponics as a method for Community Engagement Lower Price Hill, Cincinnati, OH
Sneha Ameya Green New Deal Super Studio w/ Professor Ryan Ludwig
THE SITE:
Lower Price Hill
SIte Plan 1/16” - 1’0” Design Narrative:
To design a multi-use building that actively works to engage the Lower Price Hill Community by providing affordable housing options as well as cultivating job opportunities through the incoproration of a Hydroponics Greenhouse.
OVERALL PROGRAM: First Floor
1. Hydroponics Greenhouse - managed by external company - job opportunities and training to run the greenhouse are reserved to LPH residents
2.
. Mini-Food Mart - sells produce grown in greenhouse - convenience for LPH residents - opportunity to buy food that you could then cook in the shared kitchen
3. Communal Dinning/Event Space - dynamic - performance - shared kitchen - space to put up pop-up shops (promote microeconomies)
OVERALL PROGRAM: Second Floor
4. Communal Living Space - main living space for building residents. - solarium/ double-height space - zones of engagement
5.
Hydroponics Garden Viewing Area - quieter location to study or relax - emmersive experience into the greenhouse.
6. Shared Balcony - perching - people-watching - All along the North & East side of building
OVERALL PROGRAM: Third Floor
4. Communal Living Space - main living space for building residents. - solarium/ double-height space - zones of engagement
5.
Hydroponics Garden Viewing Area - quieter location to study or relax - emmersive experience into the greenhouse.
6. Shared Balcony - perching - people-watching - All along the North & East side of building
OVERALL PROGRAM: Roof/Exterior Sheathing
6. Water Collection System - slanted roof allows for rainwater collection - water is collected in cistern tanks bellow Greenhouse
7. Exterior Sheathing - reminiscent of historic district - form connects back alley to W. 8th Street (shortcut) - Operable Partitiions on first floor to activate W. 8th St. + connect to performance space
THRESHOLD:
Perspective Drawings
SECTION
through shared dining
SECTION
through hydropnics
Mini-Food Mart: Perspective Drawings
Communal Dining/Event Space: Perspective Drawings
Hydroponics Greenhouse (1): Perspective Drawings
Hydroponics Greenhouse (1): Perspective Drawings
Communal Living Room: Perspective Drawings
CO-LIVING UNITS: First Floor Plan
1ST FLOOR PLAN 1/8” - 1’0”
CO-LIVING UNITS: Second Floor Plan
2ND FLOOR PLAN 1/8” - 1’0”
CO-LIVING UNITS: Third Floor Plan
3RD FLOOR PLAN 1/8” - 1’0”