Dorothy Johns Selected Works 2013 - 2019
e. dorothy.s.johns@gmail.com w. dorothyjohns.com
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Curriculum Vitae
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Academic Weighted Fragility Barcelona Infill Curve Chair Sine Aura Sierra Organum Kultour
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Professional Blythwood Residence Weiser Hall Trafalgar Park Revitalization South East Community Centre
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Competition Iceland Trekking Cabins Revolve 0 Degrees LANDhouse
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Publications
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Professional
2016 - Present
Diamond Schmitt Architects, Toronto, ON Architect, OAA Work in all phases of design from schematic design through project closeout. Experience on a wide range of projects typologies, including: institutional, commercial, residential and hospital.
2013 - Present
Russell Richman Consulting Ltd., Toronto, ON Intermediate Consultant Site visits to complete envelope and structural analysis of existing buildings. Digital thermal analysis of building envelope details, including retrofit and passive house.
2012
Jason Bagge Architecture, Stansted Mountfitchet, UK
Student Architect Schematic design, digital and physical modeling, rendering and material studies conducted to assemble design packages for new residential and retail construction as well as renovations and expansions of heritage residences and restaurants in the U.K.
Education
2016
Master of Architecture, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
2014
Bachelor of Architectural Science,
RAIC Honour Roll, 2016 AIA Certificate of Merit, 2016
Curriculum Vitae
Dean’s List Scholar Award, 2010 - 2014 Student Scholar Award, 2013 - 2014
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Research
2013 - 2014
Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Research Assistant to Professor Russell Richman
2013 - 2014
NSERC - USRA Research Grant, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
NSERC - Undergraduate Research Awards Program Conducted thermal analysis of the building envelope of passive house projects in collaboration with PHIUS to create an academic and professional publication.
Academic
2014
CACB Accreditation Visit, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Canadian Architectural Certification Board Design, assembly, and coordination of CACB Exhibition at Ryerson University
Awards
2014
FEAS Faces of the Future,
2016
RAIC Honour Roll, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB AIA Certificate of Merit, University of Calgary, Calgary,
2016
Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Featured as a leader of tomorrow, or “face of the future”.
AB
Awarded to the second ranking graduating student. 2016 2015 2015 2015 2014 2013
2013
2012
Alberta Graduate Student Scholarship, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB AAA | Cecil Scott Burgess Scholarship, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Murray W. Waterman Study Abroad Award, University of Calgary, Calgary, EVDS Scholarship, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB B+H Architects Scholarship, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
AB
For highest academic excellence in Integration Studios I and II; shows dedication, excellence in design, and commitment in Studios, and who has potential to be highly successful in the profession of Architecture Morrison Hershfield Award, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON Awarded for an interest in, and commitment to innovation as demonstrated through academic and extra-curricular activities, while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills GENIVAR Scholarship Award, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
Competitions
2017
Arch Out Loud | Last House on Mulholland, Los Angeles, USA Honourable Mention | LANDhouse
2015
SSEF Annual Steel Competition | RE-volve Honourable Mention | RE-volve
2013
Toronto Dominion Office 2020, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON First Place Award Winner | Office 2020
Publications
2017
Organum
2014
Sine, Nuit Blanche Toronto 2014 & Toronto Design Offsite Festival 2014 Interactive installation constructed for two public design festivals and photographed for Canadian Architect Magazine’s “Wired Education” article, October 2014.
2013
Editor: Kulour 2013 - West Coast Architecture
Ultra Journal 2017: final studio project published in annual student magazine
Compilation of all student’s written and visual documentation from studies abroad 2013
Vals
2013
Graphic Design & Copy Editor: 325 Magazine
Voix Magazine: Architectural travel story and photograph Annual Magazine. A compilation of student work 2013
Weighted Fragility 325 Magazine 2013: Small scale live-work project
2012
Editor: Urban Design Reader
Compilation of student precedent analysis
Studies Abroad
2015
Completed design studio and urban systems course during graduate degree
2013 2012
Volunteer
Barcelona Studio Abroad
Kultour, Ryerson University & Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main West Coast Architecture: Vancouver, B.C. Seattle, WA. Portland OR Transalpine: Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
2012 - 2014
Architectural Course Union,
2013 - 2014
325 Magazine
Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
Magazine Editorial Committee: Graphic Design & Print Coordinator 2011 - 2014
Technical Proficiency
2016
Ryerson University Triathlon Team
Swimming, running, and triathlon competitor
Building Information Modeling Seminar
Advanced elective course including training in Revit, Navisworks, and Dynamo.
Revit Rhinoceros Sketch-Up Grasshopper
AutoCAD Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
Vray Enscape 3ds Max Thea
Arduino Therm + Window WUFI Microsoft Office
Digital Lab: Laser Cutter Universal, 3D Printer [Plaster & Plastic], 3 Axis CNC AXYZ 5010
Languages
English [fluent] French [proficient]
References
Available upon request.
II. Academic
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WEIGHTED FRAGILITY Geometer’s Studio
Q. How can materiality influence and incorporate spatial organization? Niagara Escarpment | December 2012 Tectonics & Materiality | J. Cirka
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Exploded Axonometric
Academic | 2012
Weighted Fragility
Site Plan 0m 1
2
Ground Floor Plan 5
Lower Floor Plan
Academic | 2012
Weighted Fragility 10
Section A
West Elevation
South Elevation
East Elevation
North Elevation
Section B
A B
A B
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POBLENOU RESIDENCES
Adaptive Re-Use & Urban Infill Strategy
Q. How can an urban intervention simultaneously create continuity and challenge the norm?
Barcelona, Spain | November, 2015 Option Studio Abroad | J. Brown, J. Ferrando, R. Gomez
Academic | 2015
Poblenou Residences
BARCELONA
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POBLENOU/22@BARCELONA
PROJECT SITE
UP
UP
UP
UP
Ground Floor Plan 0
5
10
20
50m
Academic | 2015
Poblenou Residences 16
Interior Street North Elevation
E-W Site Section
West Street Elevation
N-S Site Section
UP
Typical Unit Plan | 90m2
Academic | 2015
Poblenou Residences
0
18
1
2
5
10m
Heritage Unit Plans | 110m2 0
1
2
5m
Heritage Unit | Exploded Perspective
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CURVE CHAIR
Design and assembly of a plywood chair
Q. How can the properties and characteristics of plywood be utilized to enhance the design of a chair and simplify the assembly process? Toronto, ON | October 2013 Team | K. Ng Digital Tools | V. Hui Photography | R.Carreiro
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Curve Chair
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SINE
Interactive Installation featured at Nuit Blanche 2014
Q. How can an environment respond to the presence of the user?
Nuit Blanche, Toronto, ON | October, 2014 Team | C.Chown, A. Gugliotta, G. Karaguni, S. Tahvildari, J. Walker Digital Tools | V. Hui
+3.00
A
+2.80
+2.40
+2.00 +1.90 +1.80
+0.51
+0.76
A
+0.00
PLAN 0
1
2
SECTION A 5m
0
1
2
5m
Sine
Academic | 2014
CNC
Laser Cut
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Fabrication
Programming
Installation
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Mass
Extraction
Segmenting
Exploding
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50.00
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Sine
The Sine prototype was featured at Toronto Offsite Design Festival in January 2014 at Ryerson University. The full installation was featured at Nuit Blanche in October 2014 in Toronto and included over twenty nodes at the given site at the Bata Shoe Museum. Each node reflected an individual instrument is activated by the presence of each individual user creating layers of melodies collectively contributing to an entire musical arrangement. The intent of the installation was to engage the user through auditory and visual senses while simultaneously allowing each individual to contribute to the behaviour of the installation and of the site as a whole.
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AURA
Centre for Urban and Architectural Studies
Q. How can architecture influence interaction, discovery and the haptic senses?
Calgary, AB | December, 2015 Team | W. Palmer Comprehensive Studio | M. Boutin
Site Plan
Aura
Academic | 2014
SITE
32 SURROUNDING URBAN FABRIC
APPROACHING SIGHT LINES
URBAN SCALE
Augmented existing urban grid
Streets
Interstitial Gradient
Addresses
Inhabitable Poche
Site Plan
PROGRAMMATIC SCALE
Intensified grid of streets and addresses
ALL SCALES
an
feature stair
cafe with puncture & counter extrusion
vestibule
interior pocket galleries
exterior courtyard bench
bridge
mechanical service spaces & distribution
structure punctures
Section
Plan
ARCHITECTURAL SCALE Exploring the Poche
A
B
RETAIL ENTRANCE PRIMARY PUBLIC ENTRANCE
STORAGE
STORAGE
RETAIL
LOBBY
RECEPTION
MECHANICAL & TELECOMMUNICATION
FREIGHT
WOMEN'S WC
STORAGE
MEN'S WC
MECHANICAL & TELECOMMUNICATION
FREIGHT
WOMEN'S WC
STORAGE
MEN'S WC
Academic | 2014
SEMINAR ROOM PUBLIC EXHIBITION
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Aura
KITCHEN
WALK-IN FRIDGE
SMALL GALLERY
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SMALL GALLERY
SMALL GALLERY
SMALL GALLERY
SMALL GALLERY
SMALL GALLERY
EXTERIOR COURTYARD
READING AREA
CAFE
WC
STORAGE
WC STORAGE
STORAGE
F
INSTITUTIONAL ENTRANCE
RESOURCE AREA SEMINAR ROOM
SUPPORT DESK
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
OFFICE, ADMIN & SUPPORT
SEMINAR ROOM
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
STORAGE
WEATHERED STEEL SCREEN
09 & STRUCTURE 09PANELS PANELS & STRUCTURE
08 WRAPPING & LIGHTING PANELS
08 WRAPPING & LIGHTING
07 SCREEN SUB-STRUCTURE 07 SCREEN STRUCTURE
06FINAL FINAL PERFORATION 06 PERFORATION DESIGN DESIGN
05 PERFORATED GRADIENT
04VOID VOID 04 CUT CUT OUTS
OUTS
Aura
Academic | 2014
05 PERFORATED GRADIENT
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03 SOLID SCREEN 03 SOLID SCREEN
02EXISTING EXISTING FACADE 02 FACADE DIAGRAM DIAGRAM
01 01VOIDS VOIDS
WEATHERED STEEL SCREEN STUDIES
EXPLODED ENVELOPE AXONOMETRIC
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION PERSPECTIVE BUILDING SECTION
Aura
Academic | 2014
NORTH ELEVATION
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SECTION A
WEST ELEVATION
SECTION B
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SIERRA
Fire Research Hub
Q. How can architecture enable proximity to be tested to its limits?
California, USA| December, 2013 The Small Building | B. Zone
Observation Habitation
*HRS
H20
MECHANICAL
Communication Seating & Storage Mechanical Shell Separation Mobility Terrain * HRS: Heat Reduction System
Plan 0 1
Section 2m
FIRE-RATED GLASS CERAMIC GLAZING
TUNGSTEN MULLIONS
INTERIOR SEATING AND STORAGE
SOLID INTERIOR SHELL
INSULATION
Sierra
Academic | 2013
INTEGRATED LIQUID COOLING LAYER
42 TUNGSTEN ALLOY STRUCTION FRAMING WITHSTANDS UP TO 34100C
WOVEN SILICAN TEXTILE FIRE BLANKET WITHSTANDS UP TO 16500C
3600 ROTATING WHEELS - TURN-IN-PLACE FIRE-RATED COATING ROCKER SUSPENSIONS SYSTEM TO TRAVEL ON VARYING TERRAIN
01 | TUNGSTEN MULLIONS 02 | FIRE-RATED GLASS CERAMIC 03 | SOLID INTERIOR SHELL 04 | INTEGRATED LIQUID COOLING SYSTEM 05 | TUNGSTEN STRUCTION FRAMING 06 | INSULATION 07 | WOVEN SILICA TEXTILE BLANKET 08 | TUNGSTEN WELDED PANEL OUTER SHELL
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ORGANUM
Soft assemblies research
Q. How can the physical and emotional dialogue between the user and the architecture choreograph the volumes and programs within the building? Calgary, AB | April 2016 Team | T. Bueno Responsive Architecture Studio | V. Parlac, J. Payne
Academic | 2016
Organum
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Programmatic + User Interface Response
proximity
Actuators
no. of users
acoustics
movement
openings
Material Testing | Controlled appendage curvature via inflation
Inflatable Component
Organum
Academic | 2016
Rigid Component
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Sectional Performance
SPA TIA
LR
ELA TIO
NS
HIP
PR
ESS
UR
EP
EA
K
Final Prototype Inflation Sequence
Sectional physical model
Academic | 2016
Organum
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Conceptual visualization implementing material research
Conceptual detail section
Conceptual building section
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KULTOUR
Austria, Germany, Switzerland | Vancouver, Portland, Seattle
Ryerson University study abroad in collaboration with Fachhochschule Frankfurt am Main University of Applied Sciences May 2012 | May 2013 Independent Study | Y.T. Leong, H.Gies
54 Academic | 2012 & 2013
Kultour
III. Professional
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BLYTHWOOD RESIDENCE
Sustainable residential conceptual design
Q. How can design be sensitive to the massing and character of the surrounding neighbourhood while still meeting the client’s needs and vision? Stansted Mountfitchet, U.K.| August 2012 Professional | Jason Bagge Architecture
Dotsy’s, Stansted
Organizational Plans
Professional | 2012
Blythwood Residence
Dotsy’s, Stansted
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Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
Conceptual Design Development Dotsy’s, Stansted
Proposed Plan Diagrams Planning Required
Ground Floor
Ground Floor
First Floor Ground Floor
Second Floor First Floor
Dotsy’s, Stansted
Second Floor
Proposed Plan Diagrams Planning Required
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WEISER HALL
Renovation & expansion of existing academic building at the University of Michigan
Q. How can a dynamic and flexible learning environment be created within an existing, rigidly-defined, mid-century building? University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA | Completed: April 2018 Professional | Diamond Schmitt Architects
64 Professional | 2018
Weiser Hall
66 Professional | 2018
Weiser Hall
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TRAFALGAR PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT Renovation of existing Arena, addition of Community Centre, and construction of new Firehall & outdoor amenities
Q. Can the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model of contract procurement be utilized to benefit the client, the project team, and the design of a project? Oakville, ON | Completed September 2018 Professional | Diamond Schmitt Architects
70 Professional | 2018
Trafalgar Park | Community Centre
72 Professional | 2018
Trafalgar Park | Fire Hall
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SOUTH EAST COMMUNITY CENTRE
New Community Centre including double-gym, suspended running track, two pools & public park
Q. How can a modern, public facility be designed to be both subtle and sophisticated in a quiet, historic neighbourhood? Oakville, ON | Under Construction | July 2020 Professional | Diamond Schmitt Architects
76 Professional | 2019
South East Community Centre
IV. Competitions
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ICELAND TREKKING CABINS Ideas Competition - Bee Breeders
Q. How can modular design be utilized to generate progrommatically and volumetrically successful and iconic interventions on sharply contrasting and dynamic sites? Various Sites, Iceland | August 2016 Team | K. Ng
CABIN 01 CABIN 02
Cabin 01
CABIN 03
Cabin 02
Iceland Trekking Cabins
CABIN 04
Cabin 03
Cabin 05
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CABIN 05
Competitions | 2016
Cabin 04
Level Level 02 01
LEVEL 01
LevelLevel 03 02
LEVEL 02
ICELAND
Level Level 0403
LEVEL 03
HVERIR
LevelLevel 05 04
LEVEL 04
MYTVAN
hot mud pools & fumaroles
Axonometric Level 05
AXONOMETRIC
JÖKULSÁRLÓN glacier lagoon
Axonometric
GROUND FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
SECTION A
THIRD FLOOR
SECTION B
REYNISDRANGER
SÓLHEIMAJÖKULL
SNAEFELLSJÖKULL
mountain & black sand beach
glacier, sandy plains, & rock
stratovolcano with glacier tip
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Iceland Trekking Cabins
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REVOLVE
Honourable Mention - SSEF Steel Competition
Q. How can the term recycle be reinterpreted and re-defined in the context of steel construction? Akureyri, Iceland | December 2015 SSEF 2015 Steel Competition | Honourable Mention Team | K. Marren, W. Palmer
88 Competitions | 2015
Revolve
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0 DEGREES
Winnipeg Warming Hut Competition
Q. How can built form become an abstract extension of the landscape? Winnipeg, MB | September 2013 Team | C. Chown & SSG Architecture [Y.T. Leong & P. Fredrickson]
B
A
Plan A
A
Section A
Plan B
A
A
B
B
B
Section B
deflated yoga balls wood framing water pump tarp roll
ice cube
0 Degrees
Competitions | 2013
pump water from river
tarp and wire mesh to contain and form yoga balls within framing
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popped and removed after cube is fully frozen
wood frame install tube lighting around frame
plywood exterior with cutouts for openings sealed to prevent water leaking
The intense climate and frozen riverscape create a backdrop for the most obvious material, already present in mass: ice. Utilizing the natural properties of ice and the nature of the surrounding environment, this proposal becomes a unique extension of the existing landscape. The construction relies on the properties of ice itself, a slow freezing process, and minimal supplemental material, to be removed once the ice has frozen. The geometries are familiar, yet combined in a unique and innovative approach to be viewed individually or in their entirety. Unique to each visitor, experiencing the warming hut, is a chance to explore the exterior and interior of the familiar material, catching glimpses of movement and activity through the translucent facade.
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LANDhouse
Honourable Mention - ArchOutLoud Ideas Competition
Q. How can architecture facilitate the co-existance of icon, form and function?
Hollywood, CA | February 2017 Team | K. Hewitt ArchOutLoud Ideas Competition | Last House on Mulholland
Competitions | 2017
LANDhouse
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Every house has a story, this is the story of the LANDhouse. Grounded in the history and culture of the site, this is not the last house on Mulholland, but perhaps the first. I can remember when the sign read HOLLYWOODLAND, announcing the arrival of the neighbourhood, and the exile of the last four letters. I took it upon myself to resurrect these letters, and allow them to accomplish their fundamental purpose. The letters once again glow among the flashing of signal towers and warmth of homes. I find solace, retreating into LAND, and excitement in wandering its eminence.
WD
WATER RENTENTION GEOTHERMAL PASSIVE VENTILATION THERMAL MASS TECH DEPREVATION
DN UP
UP
UP
DN
-1
Ground
V. Publications
2012 - Present
Publications
100
325 MAGAZINE | 2012 - 2013
URBAN SCALE DESIGN
Duration: May 2013 - Present Role: Magazine Editorial Committee - Graphic Design & Print Coordinator
Academic: The Human World Professor: I. MacBurnie Duration: September - December 2012 Role: Editor
An annual Ryerson Architectural Science student publication featuring undergraduate works and noteworthy interviews. This magazine embodies the potential and perserverance of the students, and is the seed that brings forth new ideas that challenge the way we approach our existence in the world we build. 325 Magazine represents the intentions, the desires and the determination, of the students engaged in creating a future through architecture that is tangible, purposeful, and beautiful.
A compilation of illustrated essays focussing on Urban Design. Architects operate simultanesouly at so many different scales, from that of the general to that of the specific, from that of the part to that of the whole. At its most influential, and - arguably - at its most critical, architecture operates at the scale of the city. The task at hand would seem relatively straightforward: to conceive an urban intervention - small, medium, large, or extra-large - that may be considered appropriate. And therein lies the rub - for some will see success, others will see failure.
PASSIVE HOUSE DETAIL DESIGN
WEST COAST | KULTOUR 2013
Research: Passive House Details Professor: Russell Richman Duration: May 2013 - Present In Association with: Passive House Institute U.S. Role: Junior Editor
Academic: Independent Study Professor: Y. T. Leong Duration: May - September 2013 Role: Chief Editor and Graphic Designer
A compilation of Passive House details with accompanying thermal calculations and technical information. This textbook will comprehensively display existing passive house envelope details by illustrating their material composition and thermal properties. High levels of graphic detailing and thermal representation through calculations and visual representation enables the reader to easily comprehend the value of each individual detail. Due to the evolutionary nature of the subject matter the textbook will also provide necessary information for the reader to design and calculate thermal values for details they may have developed themselves.
A cumulative review of Kultour 2013 - West Coast Architecture, including: illustrated essays, field observations and documentation. To identify with the impact of the original idea and how it was carried through to design, production, and use, one must investigate the intricate relationships between built form and surrounding context. Cultural, physical, historical, and all aspects of the site and its context play a crucial role in the design and the success of the final product.