HAOBO HU
614-696-3373 | Email: hhaobo@umich.edu
EDUCATION
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
University of Michigan, Taubman College of Architecture
Bachelor of Science (BA)
Ohio State University, Knowlton School of Architecture
EXPERIENCES
HOK - Sustainable Design Specialist
• Focused on regional climate aspects to prepare comprehensive client visioning presentations.
• Utilized sustainable software tools like Climate Studio and Ladybug to perform critical building performance analyses, including direct daylight rate, annual glare, and average LUX.
• Collaborated with design teams to develop various design options aimed at optimizing building energy efficiency and performance.
• Rviewed submittals from contractors and subcontractors, documented and updated the LEED scorecard and related LEED content, and submitted LEED forms through LEED Online.
Notable Projects:
• Monterey Regional Airport, CA
• Tacoma International Airport South Concourse, WA
Perkins&Will - Designer II
• Contributed to the Design Development and Construction Documentation phases for institutional, retail, and commercial complex projects.
• Developed building interior layouts, created interior renderings, designed vertical transportation systems, and updated building envelope designs.
• Assisted in the preparation for client meetings, including physical modeling, sample collection, and presentations.
• Conducted Quality Assurance/Quality Control in accordance with CBC and IBC standards, prepared project LEED documentation, updated project information, and assisted the senior designer in schedule maintenance.
Notable Projects:
• Bay Meadows MU2/MU3 Office Building, CA
• Wareham 1550 EmeryStation, CA
RYS Architects - Junior Architectural Designer
• Participated in DD and CD phase of various hospitality and residential projects
• Developed and updated master site designs, detailed site 3D models, and real-time renderings for both interior and exterior scenes.
• Conducted detailed drawing documentation under the supervision of senior designers and project architects.
Notable Projects:
• Avatar Hotel, CA
• Portland Marriott Hotel, OR
COMPETITIONS & PUBLICATION
Sangzhi Elementary School Design Competition
Finalist Mentioned
It is a national design competition in China, and the winner can have the oppertunity to work directly with client on this project till it's finally built. My team spent one month on this competition and we reached the finalist. Although we didn't win this project, my team was horonable mentioned.
Estonia Opera House Design Competition
Honorable mentioned
It is an international design competition host by UNI. My team worked on this project for fifteen days and reached the finaliest. We got the Editor's Choice award and honorable mentioned by juries.
Future Campus》- Publication
Exploring the Future Campus: An University of Michigan Master's Thesis Design Studio Case Study
Aug 2017 - May 2019
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Aug 2012 - May 2016
Columbus, Ohio
San Francisco, CA
Jan 2024 - Present
San Francisco, CA
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
San Francisco, CA
Jul 2019 - Dec 2021
June 2021
October 2020
March 2019
SELECTED WORKS
PERSONAL PROJECTS
- Sangzhi Elementary School design competition
THE PERFECT HARMONY
- Opera house international design competition
- MicroHome V Design Competition
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
- Regional Airport additional terminal. Monterey, California
- Participated as Sustainable Designer at HOK
- Miexd use commercial buildings in San Mateo, California
- Participated as designer II at Perkins&Will
- Biolab building in Emeryville, California
- Participated as designer II at Perkins&Will
ROOFING VILLAGE
Sangzhi County Elementray School International Design Competition Team Member: Haobo Hu, Jiajun Yin, Qiqi Huang, Da Huo
Roofing Village is trying to illustrate the existing condition of Sangzhi County. Also, with the sloping roof and the scattered building blocks, this project tries to represent the traditional Chinese country-style architecture. The main purpuse of roofing village is not only to provide the higher quality of education, but also to remind people in Sangzhi County about the traditional culture and the building style they are familiar with.
ROOFING VILLAGE
Layering and Slope Roof become two key elements in this projec. We want to bring the harmony to the newly finished school building with the existed local rural style houses.
Basic Form.
To reduce cost, the basic shape should be remained.
Spaces.
Gain more spaces by elevating and pushing back facade.
Corridor. Connect classrooms and ensure enough sunlight.
Slope Roof. Bring more sunlights to classrooms in the back. Localization.
Vertical Circulation.
Re-located the staircases according to the building code.
Garden. Entertainment area and little garden for students.
Roof
Roof
Layer of Mountains Slope roof in Chinese villages
1. MULTI-FUNCTION CLASSROOM
2. PUBLIC SPACE
3. WORKSTATION LAB
4. INTERIOR GARDEN
5. STORAGE ROOM
6. LADIES RESTROOM
7. STANDARD CLASSROOM
8. TEACHERS' OFFICE
9. MEN'S RESTROOM
10. VOCAL CLASSROOM
11. DANCING CLASSROOM
12. ROOF GARDEN
ESTONIA OPERA HOUSE
Opera House International Design Competition Team Member: Haobo Hu, Jiajun Yin, Mingyang Xia
This new opera house introduces multifaceted levels of interaction across various dimensions: the cityscape, the surrounding environmental factors, architectural elements, and the community. This new opera house successfully attains a harmonious equilibrium between the historical charm of the city and the inherent natural conditions through thoughtful organization, inspirational architectural design, and an innovative building system.
REDEFINE THE SITE
Pressing the site’s boundary inward to reshape the major entrances
ESTURAY BELT
The central belt allows main entrance to the two opera buildings while offering direct access to water front landscape.
UNDULATING CANOPY
Animated by the natural sea breeze, fostering social gathering activities.
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
GROUND LEVEL ENTRANCES
Entrances at ground level through pocket space.
TWO MAJOR SPACES
Two opera houses created from the pocekt spaces.
RISED-UP LEVEL THE RIBBON
The gallery and the conference hall are located under two major opera halls. Also, this level offers another circulation choice for visitors.
Wraps together the buildings and site, offering highline circulation with multiples means of pocket space for engagements.
GATHERING SPACES
The gathering spaces created by the ribbon allows people to have different experience about the opera house. They are used to host small concerts.
CONTINUITY
The new opera house riboon structure keeps the continuity of the original site, instead of establishing a new order.
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
TALLINN BAY
TALLIN BAY
OPERA HOUSE
WATER FRONT PARK
CITY ACCESS
TALLINN LINNAHALL
1. ESTRAUY BELT
2. SLOW PLAZA
3. PONIC PARK 4. MAIN OPERA 5. PREP ROOM
VIP LOUNGAE
WAITING LOBBY
PRIVATE OPERA
OFFICE
FOUNTAIN PARK
Fountain Park is situated on the northern side of the project, offering visitors stunning views of Tallinn Bay. It also serves as a great spot to enjoy the summer breeze and the calming presence of water.
CENTRAL PLAZA
This central plaza, located directly beneath the walkable bridge, serves as the geometric heart and key connection point between two performance spaces. It’s an ideal spot for public gatherings and various community activities.
SOUTH ENTRANCE
The south entrance serves as the primary pathway to the opera house, seamlessly extending the historic Tallinn city into this modern development. From here, visitors can catch a glimpse of the pedestrian bridge.
MOTION
MicroHome Design Competition
Individual Project
Within a limited interior space, solid wall systems become cumbersome and minimize the visual contact of occupants. To enhance the interaction and connection of occupants, it is necessary to introduce the sliding door and sliding window systems. Also, in the most of Asian cultures, curtain system is used to define the public and private areas. In this project, such a traditional motion system acts as not only a "separator", but also a "connector". To pursue sustainability, a rainwater harvest system and passive solar energy design are added to this project.
Natural Lights
Most of the openings are located on the south and west facades, in order to gain more natural lights. A huge rectangular opening is provided at the roof allowing more morning light to come into the bedroom area.
Sliding Window Panel
The movable window panel is the most critical element on the west facade. Occupants can adjust the opening percentage based on the current altitude of the sun. Also, occupants can close it up when they need to have a private moment. At the same time, the west facade becomes a "semi-solid" wall.
Motion Systems
The entrance sliding door and curtain are two major moving systems to define and alter the interior spaces. Without having the traditional fixed wall, occupants can easily increase or maintain the interior spaces based on their needs. Also, the curtain system separates the interior spaces and creates the private and public areas.
ROOFTOP OPENING
SUNSHADEING MULLION
STRUCTURAL FRAMING
SLIDING ENTRANCE
DOOR
CLERESTORY WINDOWS
SLIDING WINDOW SYSTEM
CURTAIN SYSTEM ENTRANCE SLIDING DOOR WEST FACADE SLIDING SYSTEM
PANELS CLOSED UP (PRIVATE)
The total floor area is limited to 25 m2
To maximize the interior space and to clearly define public and private areas, a series motion systems are introduced into this project, such as curtain railing, sliding entrance panels, and the sliding window system.
PANELS OPEN UP (PUBLIC)
1. EXTERIOR TERRACE 2. BEDROOM
3. WORK STATION 4. BATHROOM
5. WASH MACHINE / DRYER 6. KITCHEN
WORK STATION
A large tinted window on the west facade creates a private, cozy space where residents can relax and enjoy the outdoor surroundings.
BEDROOM
The roof opening allows ample natural daylight to flood into the private bedroom areas, reducing the need for artificial lighting.
MONTEREY AIRPORT
Regional Airport Expansion
Participated Phases: Scematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation
The Monterey Regional Airport expansion introduces a new state-of-the-art terminal with five additional gates, a spacious central lobby, and a 24/7 interior bar. The terminal is designed with sustainability in mind, targeting LEED Platinum certification through the use of locally sourced mass timber and the installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels along the airport driveway and on the terminal roof.
SEA LEVEL RISE RISK FACTOR ANALYSIS
Sea level rise is a significant concern for Monterey, California, over the next 50 years. This risk assessment highlights the potential impacts of rising sea levels on Monterey and surrounding regions.
SUNPATH & WIND ANALYSIS
ASHRAE CLIMATE ZONE - 3C
Temperature: 43 to 69
Humidity: 0%
Rainfall: 18.1 inches
Wind Speed: 7mph to 8mph
Dominant: Northwest to Southeast
INTERIOR LAYOUT & CIRCULATION
Circulation is a key element in the interior layout design of MRY. The main lounge lobby serves as a crucial hub, effectively separating inbound and outbound traffic. Additionally, it offers travelers an ideal space to gather and enjoy the distinctive natural beauty and landscape of Monterey.
SPATIAL DAYLIGHT AUTONOMY ANNUAL SUNLIGHT
Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) is a metric used in daylighting analysis to assess the amount of natural daylight available in a building or regularly occupied space over a certain period of time.
It measures the percentage of floor area that receives a minimum amount of daylight for a specified amount of time per year, without the need for electric lighting.
Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE) analysis direct sunlight a building or space
Thermal Daylight Performance
Visual Comfort
Building Design
SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE
analysis provides insights into the amount of space receives throughout the year. Comfort Performance Comfort
AVG. ILLUMINENCE (LUX)
LUX daylight analysis is a method to evaluate and optimize natural daylight exposure in indoor spaces. It measures the amount of illuminance (in lux) that daylight provides in a space over time.
Daylight Distribution Energy Saving Health and Well-being
MAIN LOUNGE LOBBY
The main lounge lobby serves as a crucial hub, effectively separating inbound and outbound traffic. Additionally, it offers travelers an ideal space to gather and enjoy the distinctive natural beauty and landscape of Monterey.
AERIAL VIEW
The concept of the central courtyard is inspired by the natural landscape of Monterey, featuring local rocks and plants.
MU2 OFFICE
“MU” stands for Mixed-Use office building and this project combines office area, outdoor terrace, and ground level retail stores, in order to provide a brand-new streetscape to South Delaware Street. It combines glass, concrete and metals into a rich blend of texture. With generous floor-to-floor heights, the first floor can be customized to specialty retail program uses and will provide opportunities for unique interior design.
A newly established street system, created by the street-level retail stores, allows residents and pedestrians to explore the community more extensively.
EXTERIOR SYSTEMS LEGEND AND NOTES:
EXTERIOR WALL
EWS-01A: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, 5'-0" IGU PANELS,
VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-01B: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, OVERSIZED SSG, 7'-0" IGU PANELS MAX VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-02A: LEVEL 1 ACTIVE USE/ BUILDING ENTRY STOREFRONT. SSG OR CAPTURED SYSTEM WITH 3" OR 6" MULLION CAPS.
VISION GLAZING: GL-02, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-02A.
EWS-02B: LEVEL 1 OFFICE STOREFRONT. SGG OR CAPTURED SYSTEM WITH 3" OR 6" MULLION CAPS.
VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-03A: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, 5'-0" TYPICAL MODULE WITH 3'-10" SSG IGU PANEL AND 1'-10" GLAZED-IN METAL PANEL.
STAGGER PATTERN (SEE ELEVATION). VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-03B: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, 5'-0" TYPICAL MODULE WITH 3'-10" SSG IGU PANEL AND 1'-10" GLAZED-IN METAL PANEL.
STAGGER PATTERN (SEE ELEVATION). VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
METAL SURROUND 6" PROJECTION FROM FACE OF IGU.
EWS-03C: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM, GLAZED IN METAL PANEL SURROUND WITH EWS-01A.
EWS-06A: BOARD FORM VENEER TILE WITH STUD FRAMING, TILE WITH CONCRETE COLOR ADDITIVE TO MATCH MP-01.
EWS-06B: BOARD FORM VENEER TILE WITH STUD FRAMING, TILE WITH CONCRETE COLOR ADDITIVE TO MATCH MP-03.
EWS-10: CEMENT BOARD PANEL RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM WITH EWS-01A.
ROOFING SYSTEMS
RF-01: SBS MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOFING OVER LIGHT WEIGHT INSULATED LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE (LWIC).
RF-02: SBS MODIFIED BITUMENT ROOFING OVER COMPOSITE DECK AND TAPERED INSULATION
WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
WPS-01: WATERPROOFING AT UNDERSIDE OF FOUNDATION SLAB.
WPS-02: WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE ON VERTICAL FOUNDATION WALL, 12" MIN. UNDER THE SLAB.
WPS-02A: SELF ADHERED MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING LAP OVER WP-02.
WPS-03A: HOT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING OVER PODIUM MILDSTEEL SLAB AND LAP OVER WP-02.
WPS-03B: HOT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING OVER POST TENSION SLAB WITH PAVER SYSTEM (TERRACE, TYP).
EXTERIOR SYSTEMS LEGEND AND NOTES:
EXTERIOR WALL
EWS-01A:
VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-01B: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, OVERSIZED SSG, 7'-0" IGU PANELS MAX
VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
CAPS.
EWS-02A: LEVEL 1 ACTIVE USE/ BUILDING ENTRY STOREFRONT. SSG OR CAPTURED SYSTEM WITH 3" OR 6" MULLION CAPS.
VISION GLAZING: GL-02, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-02A.
EWS-02B: LEVEL 1 OFFICE STOREFRONT. SGG OR CAPTURED SYSTEM WITH 3" OR 6" MULLION CAPS.
VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-03A: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, 5'-0" TYPICAL MODULE WITH 3'-10" SSG IGU PANEL AND 1'-10" GLAZED-IN METAL PANEL.
STAGGER PATTERN (SEE ELEVATION). VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
EWS-03B: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL, 5'-0" TYPICAL MODULE WITH 3'-10" SSG IGU PANEL AND 1'-10" GLAZED-IN METAL PANEL.
STAGGER PATTERN (SEE ELEVATION). VISION GLAZING: GL-01, SPANDREL GLAZING: GL-01A.
METAL SURROUND 6" PROJECTION FROM FACE OF IGU.
EWS-03C: UNITIZED CURTAIN WALL SYSTEM, GLAZED IN METAL PANEL SURROUND WITH EWS-01A.
EWS-06A: BOARD FORM VENEER TILE WITH STUD FRAMING, TILE WITH CONCRETE COLOR ADDITIVE TO MATCH MP-01.
EWS-06B: BOARD FORM VENEER TILE WITH STUD FRAMING, TILE WITH CONCRETE COLOR ADDITIVE TO MATCH MP-03.
EWS-10: CEMENT BOARD PANEL RAIN SCREEN SYSTEM WITH EWS-01A.
ROOFING SYSTEMS
RF-01: SBS MODIFIED BITUMEN ROOFING OVER LIGHT WEIGHT INSULATED LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE (LWIC).
RF-02: SBS MODIFIED BITUMENT ROOFING OVER COMPOSITE DECK AND TAPERED INSULATION
WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS
WPS-01: WATERPROOFING AT UNDERSIDE OF FOUNDATION SLAB.
WPS-02: WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE ON VERTICAL FOUNDATION WALL, 12" MIN. UNDER THE SLAB.
WPS-02A: SELF ADHERED MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING LAP OVER WP-02.
WPS-03A: HOT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING OVER PODIUM MILDSTEEL SLAB AND LAP OVER WP-02.
WPS-03B: HOT RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING OVER POST TENSION SLAB WITH PAVER SYSTEM (TERRACE, TYP).
MU2 OFFICE - LOBBY - LOOKING WEST
MU2 OFFICE - LOBBY - ELEVATOR ENTRANCE
MU2 OFFICE - LOBBY - LOOKING WEST
MU2 OFFICE - LOBBY - ELEVATOR ENTRANCE
MU2 OFFICE - LOBBY - LOOKING WEST MU2
Bio-Lab + Office Building
Participated Phases: Design Development
EmeryStation V is a brand-new 5-story research building of approximately 300,000 SF and supporting a garage of 496 spaces. This project acts as a new connection to the Emeryville community, and the south courtyard, “Crystal’’ provides outdoor seating, light gathering and a small amphitheater for public use. Also, the art gallery on the east entrance continues into the main lobby area of this project, which introduces more interaction between tenants and local residents.
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Haobo Hu
T: 614-696-3373
E: hhaobo@umich.edu