Arturo Reyes portfolio
Arturo Reyes
architect / environmental analyst PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION:
ENERGY MODELER. EOSIS
ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Guadalajara, 2017-present.
DESIGN
Responsibilities:
Skills developed:
AA MEXICO CITY VISITING SCHOOL “MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES/ URBANTIES.”
COURSE IN ARCHITECTURAL VISUALIZATION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
LECTURER, ITESM UNIVERSITY Guadalajara, 2018-present.
INSTITUTO TECNOLÓGICO DE CD. GUZMÁN
Energy modelling: building performance analysis and LEED certification compliance
Practice of the knowledge acquired during the MSc. Effective technical advice to optimise performance of housing, commercial, insdustrial and school projects as well as preparing reports and graphic presentations to facilitate communication with clients
Responsibilities:
Teaching of the Building and Energy Efficiency course. Supervision of course work and projects of last year students
MSc SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN London 2014-2015.
SOFTWARE SKILLS:
WORKSHOP. Mexico City, June-July, 2013. Architectural Association School of Architecture.
Mexico. September 2012 - February2013. Tool: Autodesk 3D Studio Max. 3D MX Autodesk Authorized Certification Centre.
-ARCHITECTURE. Mexico. 2005-2010 BArch (Hons).
FREELANCE ARCHITECT
LANGUAGES:
Responsibilities:
AWARDS:
Mexico, 2012-2016
Design of housing and educational projects, construction site direction and supervision
Skills developed:
Client management, time/work planning, coordination with material suppliers and contractors
CONSTRUCTORA ROFRISA S.A. DE C.V. Mexico, 2010- 2012
Responsibilities:
Architectural design for housing, commercial and industrial projects, development of construction plans, renderings and graphic presentations. Construction site direction and supervision, assembly of packages for construction licenses application
-English (advanced): IELTS Overall Band Score 8.0. -Spanish: Native.
Instituto Tecnológico de Cd. Guzman:
Scholarships to attend the MSc Sustainable Environmental Design programme at the Architectural Association School of Architecture:
-Becas MOB and -CNBES/SEP Mexican Government
-Graduated with Distinction.
Autodesk Autocad (advanced) Autodesk 3D Studio Max + Mental ray (advanced) Autodesk Revit (Intermediate) Rhinoceros (advanced) Grasshopper (advanced) Sketchup + Vray (advanced)
Ladybug tools-EnergyPlus-Radiance-OpenFoam- OpenStudio (advanced) DIVA-for-Rhino (advanced) Rayman Pro, Sky Helios, (advanced) Sefaira (advanced) TAS (intermediate) IES (intermediate)
GRAPHIC DESIGN AND POST-PRODUCTION
Adobe Photoshop (advanced). Adobe Illustrator (advanced). Adobe InDesign (advanced). Lumion (advanced).
CREDENTIALS
LEED AP BD+C EDGE Expert Qualified Energy Consultant. Austin Energy
- e-mail: arqthur33@gmail.com - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturoreyesmsc/ - http://issuu.com/arq_thur -
Massing
Radiation studies south facade
Radiation studies north facade
Prevailing winds
Ground Floor
1st Floor
Cabin
Professional Cd. Guzmรกn, Jalisco. 2020 A holiday home in a hillside terrain was designed integrating sustainable design principles. Rammed earth walls were proposed for thermal mass. The volume is oriented to protect from the prevailing winds which can cause considerable temperature drops that can affect comfort levels. A greenhouse is projected on the south facade to enhance the capture of heat during the day on the rammed earth walls, to then have it released during cold night hours. The entire structure, other than the rammed earth walls is built out of wood because of its insulation properties and local abailability.
South facade green house
The comunal areas are buried 2m deep in the existing platform to further protect from heat losses. Views are preserved on the North and NorthWest facades providing extra insulation to keep the heat inside.
Night view South facade
North-west facade
Massing 1st Floor
Prevailing winds
Natural ventilation strategies Prevailing winds Ground floor
Tropical house Professional
MeridaYucatĂĄn 2016 For the design of an extension of a holiday home in the hot and humid climate of MĂŠrida, references from vernacular houses of similar tropical climates were used. All roofs are projected in four directions to provide shade and create verandas. Operable windows are located on the top and bottom parts of the walls to evacuate heat and receive cool air respectively.
Main entrance
Garden
South facade
Courtyard
Foyer
Terrace
A courtyard was created at the center of the plot in order to create shallow plans that generate effective natural cross ventilation taking advantage from the prevailing winds comming from the east. The main central double height volume serves as an air stratification device which increases airflow, receiving cool air from the courtyard and exhausts it at the top. Solar panels and solar water heaters are proposed on the roof of the volume.
Cross section
Rain water collector/Shading device
Shadow analysis with Ecotect
CFD analysis with Ecotect
Solar radiation analysis with Ecotect
AAMSc SED Dissertation
NarrowSteppedCanyonsinMexicoCity.
ImprovingOutdoorComfortandWaterCycles. In the dissertation project, solar radiation is identified as the main factor driving comfort levels in narrow stepped canyons in neglected neighbourhoods of Magdalena Contreras municipality in the SouthWest of Mexico City. Globe temperatures inside them can surpass 30ยบC just after a short clear sky period. Also, water cycles generate problems of flooding and potable water shortages in the area. A system of shading devices and rainwater collectors is proposed to provide outdoor comfort and reduce the problems with water management. The designs were developed based on fieldwork carried out in Mexico City, and simulations using Autodesk Ecotect, and Rayman/Sky Helios to predict Outdoor comfort levels.
Narrow Stepped Canyons
Water management system
AAMSc SED Term 1 project
AnalysisofHousing Schemes in London.
The buildings soon to replace Robin Hood Gardens buildings in East London were analysed by our 4 students team. I was in charge of the drawing of the 3d models needed, solar and wind access analysis using Ecotect and the daylight access analysis using DIVA for Rhino. From this research project I obtained knowledge on UK regulations and the overheating problems that many of the newly built dwellings around London present during the summer.
Housing unit daylight analysis with DIVA
Buildind wind analysis with Ecotect
AAMSc SED Term 2 project
Student Housing design in London. An adequate environmental performance, reduced energy consumption and provision of sufficient daylight constitute the main premise for the design of student housing units at the Royal Docks in London. The images on the left show the design of the self contained units and the communal space, the daylighting analysis carried out using DIVA for Rhino and the masterplan rendering. Effective south orientation and window sizes were proposed as well as louvers for solar control. The project was developed by a 4 student team. I produced the images and simulations here shown.
Housing unit daylight analysis with DIVA
Housing units renderings
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Livingroom
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Unit Daylight Autonomy. 200 Lx. Always occupied.
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Livingroom
Masterplan
Unit March 21, 18:00. Clear Sky No Sun.
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Livingroom Unit
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Livingroom Unit
June 21, 18:00. Overcast
December21, 09:00. Clear Sky With Sun.
Housing unit daylight analysis with DIVA
Flood and landslide risk zones
Identified risk zones
AAVisiting School Mexico City
“MANUFACTUREDLANDSCAPES/URBANITIES WORKSHOP. June 26 - July 5, 2013. I was awarded a scholarship from Hewlett Packard Mexico to take the workshop, which helped me to better understand the work flow and study methodologies of the AA. Particularly of the Landscape Urbanism Masters Program, with the excellent tutoring of Alfredo Ramírez and Clara Oloriz. The workshop was dedicated to the design of projects for the regeneration of “Barrancas del Moral” in Mexico City, one of the few natural rainwater collection systems left in the city, that suffers from a severe problem of irregular human settlements causing terrible pollution in the river Magdalena.
Design proposal
Conditions of the site
Design proposal
Conditions of the site
A risk identification strategy superposing landslide and water runoff obstruction by buildings data layers using QGIS software was used to propose a central core that contains drainage and water services as well as rainwater filters in the hilly terrain.
Section
Freelance
Architect
DENTISTRY BUILDING FACADE RENOVATION, UNIVERSIDAD CUAUHTEMOC PROFESSIONAL. GUADALAJARA, MEXICO, 2013.
North-East facade
The location and orientation of the existing building, exposed during the day to extreme solar radiation made urgent the design of a project that, will reduce the direct solar incidence in the building and reduce overheating. All this with the use of UV protected glazing and extruded framing in all the windows, as well as two vertical gardens for thermal insulation on walls and a system of metallic panels to cover the facade and create an air gap to reduce heat. This project made me realize the need to obtain knowledge on the scientific principles involved in the environmental performance of buildings to be able to design truly sustainable projects.
South-East facade North
North-West facade
Freelance Architect
SUMMER HOUSE. PROFESSIONAL. TAMAZULA, MEXICO. 2012. The proposal for a summer house, uses brick and concrete as main materials. The design contemplates a central inner garden that makes possible the natural illumination of all the rooms. The central volume contains a metallic spiral staircase as well as a library enveloping the interior.
Ground floor
First floor
Sections
Constructora
Rofrisa
Section
HOUSING UNITS. PROFESSIONAL. GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO. 2010. The project for “San Bartolo� housing units, was developed around the concept of an indoor garden. My interest in sustainability encouraged me to explore the possibilities for food production inside dwellings.
Ground floor
First floor
Elevation
For this purpose there is only one solid wall in the kitchen, all the other lateral walls are made out of glass with metallic framing, containing green walls that can be used for hydroponic production.
Constructora Rofrisa
HOUSING UNITS. PROFESSIONAL. GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO. 2010. The concept design for these housing units was undertaken from a minimalistic approach. This gave vital importance to the shared public areas and the pool inside the complex. Also, it was considered the adoption of a rain water collection/filtration system in the flat roof of each unit.
Constructora
Rofrisa
GRAIN STORAGE FACILITIES PROFESSIONAL. GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO. 2010. During my professional experience at the construction company we were subcontracted to build various grain storage facilities. I was in charge of plan drawing, renderings, material quantification and construction supervision.
Grain storage facility.
Constructora Rofrisa DESIGN Designs developed during the period I worked at Constructora Rofrisa. The work included cafĂŠs, bars, restaurants, colour studies for private housing and a roundabout constructed in Zapotiltic City.
Competition
Interior Design
CASA STANZA. PASSIONE PER IL DESIGN COMPETITION. PROFESSIONAL. GUADALAJARA JALISCO. 2012. The proposal covers the redesign of an exhibition space in the headquarters of the company to display their new line of bathroom furniture and accessories. Dupont Corian was proposed for the threedimensional screen and the chandelier, illuminated with LED technology. The ceiling and the shower wall are covered with a wooden lattice.
Section
Elevation
Competition Urban
ARPAFIL 2009. POSSIBLE CITIES PROFESSIONAL. TEAM PROPOSAL. GUADALAJARA, JALISCO. 2009 The competition was to the design an utopical city in the space today occupied by Guadalajara city. Under the title Sustainable Urban Emancipation, the proposal suggests a “city of cities�. Based on circular modules which gather all the basic necessities of its inhabitants, eliminating cars and replacing them with a public transportation system designed in 3 stages; an elevated train system for transportation between modules, a electric bus system for local transportation, and exclusive cycling roads throughout the city.
Transport hub
Module
ITCG
Dissertation
MASTER PLAN FOR AN AGRO-TOURISTIC CORRIDOR. ACADEMIC. GUZMAN CITY. 2010. The imperative need for spaces for culture, academic and business development in the municipality, motivated the development of the AgroTouristic Corridor. That includes designing various architectural entities such as: -Main Plaza / commercial plaza -Conventions centre -Outdoor auditorium -Art galleries -Business centre. The Zapotlan el Grande Lagoon overlooking the Colima Volcano was selected as the location for the Corridor because of its beauty and tourism potential and at the same time for the creation of a protection belt around it to prevent further environmental deterioration.
North Masterplan
ITCG
Dissertation ART GALLERIES. ACADEMIC. GUZMAN CITY. JALISCO. 2010. The art galleries, within the projects of the AgroTuristic Corridor, act as transition modules between buildings. And contain at the lower level, restaurants with terraces, while the upper level has a combination of indoor-outdoor flexible exhibition spaces. The wooden lattices on the sides of the intersected volumes hold LED screens for multi-purpose projections.
Plans, section, elevations.
ITCG
Dissertation
MAIN PLAZA & COMMERCIAL PLAZA. ACADEMIC. GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO. 2010.
Plaza groundfloor plan
Plaza basement plan Plaza section
As part of the Agro-Touristic Corridor, The Main & commercial plaza act as entrance and distributors for the project, composed by an upper ludic plaza and an underground commercial plaza which, at its centre, has a monumental fountain inspired by a water droplet. The underground commercial spaces receive sunlight through a series of skylights that also function as rain water collection systems.
ITCG
Dissertation OUTDOOR AUDITORIUM. ACADEMIC, GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO.2010 Also within the architectonic programme of the Agro-Touristic Corridor in the Lagoon of Zapotlan el Grande, the outdoor-auditorium located on an isle in the centre of the project is formed by a series of screens that rotate around a main arch structure, in order to create an effect of semi-transparency, with the lagoon. It integrates concrete walking trails with grass slopes that allow diversification of the activities. (Slopes of grass for informal events, concrete walking trails for formal events offering the possibility to install seats.)
Plan
Section, elevations
ITCG
Dissertation
CONVENTIONS CENTRE. ACADEMIC. GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO. 2010.
Basement plan
The Convention Centre is part of the proposed buildings of the “Corredor Agro-Turístico”. The building responds to the pressing need for spaces for the development of culture, art, academic and business activities in the region. The main exhibition area can be divided to accomodate different kinds of events. It has a tensile structure roof that lets daylight in. Conference rooms, restaurants and services are located in the lower level. The location of the building privileges the views of the lagoon and the volcano.
First floor plan
Sections
Elevations
ITCG
Undergraduate project CYCLE PARK ACADEMIC. GUZMAN CITY, JALISCO. 2008. Guzman City´s government asked for proposals for a cycling park along existing concrete water canals in the city. The project included the use of recycled materials, steel and wood. As well as containers for bicycle storage and rent.
Park logo
ITCG
Undergraduate project
LOFT TOWERS.. GUADALAJARA. ACADEMIC. 2009. Inspired by the female figure covered in raindrops, the loft towers proposed for the city of Guadalajara were designed with amenities such as an automatic parking building for each tower, a cantilevered pool for each unit, and a parametric skin that presents a bold statement to the city capturing amazing 360ยบ views.