BRIAN BARBER WORK SAMPLES 2015
Experimental Martian Settlement, Hollywood, CA
The proposed facility in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles is meant to closely mimick the first structure to be built by humans on the surface of Mars. Its purpose would be to extract water from the surface soil which is then used to grow food and plants for the inhabitants of the outpost. Utilizing the high winds often found on Mars, the facility’s initial power source is a large wind turbine on the top floor. Because of the nature of the project, it must be completely self-sustaining, employing additional methods of generating power once the system is up and running such as solar power, and biomass production.The structure is built into a mountainside in an effort to mediate the harsh temperature differences found during a typical Martian day. The facade also faces south in an effort to optimize and control the amount of direct sunlight in an effort to mimick the amount of sunlight found on the surface of the red planet.
Cahuenga Peak, Hollywood, CA 34.1370° N, 118.3258° W
wind patterns The project is strategically placed to take full advantage of sun and wind exposure.
Daylight Study
July
April/October
January
wind turbines
Energy-producing solar panel glass
Biomass panels
158 meters
wind turbine
Food growth/ experiment/ research Inhabitant residence
Micro Unit Housing Brush Park, Detroit
Brush Park is a neighborhood in Detroit that is situated between a highway corridor and a developing area of Midtown. After years of urban decay, Brush Park is set to make a comeback with plans to build a new hockey stadium just outside the neighborhood boundaries. Detroit being a city with a large land area and limited resources, urban density is an issue to be addressed.
Single Unit
Double Unit
frame
floor plates
circulation
structure
3
2
1 interior
study model
6
5
4
Water Catchment Tower This water catchment system is designed to help alleviate water shortage issues for rice farmers in the northern maountains of Sri Lanka. The nylon netting has the potential to capture up to twenty five gallons of water a night, given the right conditions. Working in congruence with a system of cisterns using the Alternate Wetting and Drying Method, this system could reduce the farmer’s reliance on government supplied water from the south.
structure: formed by ribs similar to tent poles, easily assembled but lightweight and strong. 14.5’
nylon netting: loose weave to collect water and allow it to run down into a basin without being absorbed by the material.
form: the doubled over surface area of the catchment tower increases the nightly collection potential. rammed earth or brick: with a focus on local materials the surrounding area can provide what is needed to build the huts that house the water basinsand act as a base the catchment towers.
16’
10’
Irrigation System bamboo is plentiful in Sri Lanka, in fact it’s a growing industry. it works well for drainage systems that use natural materials, and can be grown to lengths of more than 12’ with a consistent diameter.
Artwork I started blowing glass in 1997 as an undergrad at Ohio State. I went on to work in glass professionally for eleven years until I went back to school in 2010. I have continued to work in glass and use it as a means of working through certain design challenges.
Pollen Grains blown glass 2010
Inland Wave photograph 2014
When the Stars Came to Earth blown glass 2012
A Story of Faith: Loup River sandcast glass 2015
Brian Barber T:206.372.6658 E: barberb@umich.edu
Experience
Taubman College FabLab
Ann Arbor, MI August 2012 - Present 3D Print Lab Coordinator
Responsible for processing 3d modeling files, maintaining printing machines, running prints on Zcorp and ABS machines.
MPdL Studio
Ann Arbor, MI June 2013 - August 2014 Research Assistant
Developed schematic designs of educational greenhouse for local school. Prepared 3d prints for an exhibition at Cranbrook Academy and other firm projects. Prepared Rhino files for print from massing models to meshes.
Glassybaby, LLC,
Seattle, WA July 2009 - August 2010 Gaffer/ Glassblower
Led glassblowing team, coordinated production tasks, and ensured quality control.
Manifesto Corporation/Resolute Lighting
Seattle, WA September 2001 - July 2009 Glass Studio Manager
Supervised and led hotshop team, organized work and production schedule, responsible for quality control, and consulted with designers on new products.
1261 Bending Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Education
M.Arch Candidate
June 2012 - May 2015
Taubman College of Architecture, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
MFA / Glass
September 2010 - June 2012
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio President, Glass Club Treasurer, Graduate Student Art Club Member Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Core Student Program
February 2000 - January 2001
Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina
BFA / Glass
December 1999
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Skills Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Rhino Revit Autocad 3d printing
basic
intermediate
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