HUANG P.BANH DESIGN PORTFOLIO
Huang Pai Banh huang.p.banh@gmail.com 505.350.6725
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CURRICULUM VITAE EXPANDING CONNECTIONS KINETIC FORM
MOUNTAIN VIEW LABS AGDG ARCADE CABINET
CV
CURRICULUM VITAE
HUANG PAI BANH huang.p.banh@gmail.com 505.350.6726 ncarb 690956
WORK EXPERIENCE lecturer
University of New Mexico aug 2016 - present
– Planned and conducted instruction for over 50 hours of design fundamentals while managing and delegating tasks to graduate assistants for consistant classroom functions. – Coordinated with students and on-campus resources to provide support for student degree program development. – Actively took initiative on improving course outline and student engagement through additional office hours. – Guided students through design exercises with positive criticism in one-on-one interactions and project reviews.
intern architect | construction administrator Sam Sterling Architecture jan 2016 - dec 2016
– Managed and oversaw construction administration for over $1.5 million in commercial and residential projects. – Interpreted and completed revisions on drawings ranging from schematic design, design development and 100% construction documents. – Coordinated and managed several projects by contacting various consultants and contractors and maintaining professional client relations. – Assisted project team with language and graphics for various request for proposals and project summary documents. – Attained and sustained clearance for General Service Administration contracting license. – Contributed to submission materials for multiple award winning projects.
graduate teaching assistant University of New Mexico
PROFICIENCIES OS Office 2D 3D
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Windows Mac OS Word Powerpoint Excel AutoCAD Vectorworks Revit Rhinoceros Grasshopper Sketchup Photoshop Illustrator InDesign
aug 2014 - may 2016
– Demonstrated outstanding standards in academics and excellent studio culture through group and one-on-one interactions. – Maintained professional and personable relationships with students for academics and prefessional development.
research assistant
University of New Mexico aug 2015 - feb 2016
– Sole project manager and coordinator of the work space for the first UNM Bio-Hack Academy. – Collaborated with partner labs to fabricate custom biology equipment through the use of 3D printers and laser cutters.
resident advisor | various positions University of New Mexico jan 2010 - aug 2014
– Developed a positive environment designed to link faculty and residents by creating, leading and marketing community focused philanthropic events that encourage social, education, and diversity growth. – Created detailed purchasing orders which were presented to committees and purchasing departments for approval
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND master of architecture
University of New Mexico master project: cumulative gpa: extra curricular: graduation:
computational design - passed with distinction 3.8 / 4.0 AIAS member May 2016
bachelor of arts architecture University of New Mexico honors : cumulative gpa: extra curricular: graduation:
cum laude graduate 3.5 / 4.0 AIAS treasurer May 2014
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH native
CANTONESE native
SPANISH basic
HONORS 2016 2015 2015 2014 2012 2010 2009 2009
Passed with distinction in masters examination AIA Albuquerque Scholarship Recipient Kinetic Connections project featured by Professor Alex Webb at the first Creative Mornings Albuquerque Deans List (2012-2014) Event planner of the year (Campus Housing) Outstanding leadership award (Campus Housing) Winner of freshman research quest DECA state champion (business marketing)
KINETIC FORM
Influence as defined by Websters dictionary is; “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.� Built environment design is affected by social input but it also influences social behavior. By tweeting to Kinetic Form, a user can visualize their influence over the built environment. They begin to see the system as a constant feed back that they inhabit. As a result, the user gains a sense of ownership and responsibility to the environment. Kinetic Form has four main goals; (1) to show the user a direct correlation between social media and the world, (2) to allow the user to experience the form and evaluate their choice, (3) to allow the user to observe how their form affects others, and (4) to give the user a sense of ownership and responsibility to the design. This robotic architectural intervention was installed and displayed in George Pearl Hall at the University of New Mexico for 4 months in 2016.
Key Hashtags
#kfedge user/interface
Allows the user to observe how their form affects others Gives the user a sense of ownership and responsibility to the design Allows the user to experience the form and evaluate their choice Shows the user a direct correlation between social media and the world
#kfcenter
#kfcorner address/network/city/cloud/earth
#kfwedge user/interface
STREET
Expanding connections concentrated on creating a mixed use housing project, that was completely ADA accessible, within the condensed timeline of 4 weeks through the proficient use of Revit. The site for the project was in Silver City, New Mexico on the north east corner of Bullard Street and Spring Street, situated next to a large canal which functions as both drainage for rainwater and a hiking trial. Existing bridges over the canal gave inspiration to the extension of Spring St. over the canal to further expand connections and accessibility.
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The formal gesture of the design helped further emphasize this new bridge while providing new public programmatic uses overlooked by private residences. This mixed used housing project which concentrated heavily on improving walkability also briefly explored the concept of an occupiable trombe wall.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW LABS
Mountain View Labs was a comprehensive graduate level project. This project proposed a laboratory design on the north west corner of University Blvd. and Central Ave. The proposed design required contemplation of unique problems including; access, flexibility within lab space, vibration and contributing to the street vitality of historic route 66. The result of the design was a separation of wet and dry labs which intersected to create an intimate atmosphere toward the residences to the north but maintained an active street front to Central Ave. and University Blvd. The proposed structure would follow a 22’-0” grid and be constructed on three separate foundations with expansion joints in between to reduce overall building vibration as needed for specialty lab equipment.
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The facade on the south side Mountian View Labs is a double curtain wall. Its purpose is to help gather and vent heat generated. To prevent excess heat during the summer season, horizonal lourvers with varying thicknesses were used to help shade and create an abstracted image of the Sandia Mountains, a local mountain range.
MODEL VIEW OF NORTH FACADE
The sites unique location required the design to provide public uses such as retail or commercial spaces facing Central Ave. and University Blvd. However, the northern portion of the site was adjacent to housing and religious programs. As a result, the courtyard for Mountain View Labs was designed as an urban park and social incubator in which scientist and local residents could use the open public space. This acknowlegement of the social needs of site helped Mountian View Labs become a design which revitalized the local area and become a transition from public to private space.
AGDG ARCADE CABINET
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The Albuquerque Game Developers Guild (AGDG), a non profit group dedicated to the production video games, was asked to create a interactive piece for Meow Wolf Art Complex in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In collaboration with Dog Eat Dog Gaming, this design build project was created using a computer navigated milling machine. The cabinet is constructed with 3/4” plywood with a clear finish sealer, 1/4” angle brackets, 1/4” bolts, and various concealed hardware sets. The full intent of the AGDG Arcade Cabinet is to spread the inspiration for game making there for it features a no pay to play system allowing users to freely play as many games as desired. This project was completed as a philanthropic project with no commission. Anticipated completion date is January 16, 2017.
Recess face panels 1/2” 1/4” bolt fastened to plywood and metal bracket
Face Panel 3/4” maple plywood finish with 2 layers of clear shellac or equal 1/4” metal bracket Side Panel
Vent for computer on back panel Frosted plexiglass on interior for back lighting
1” hole for power supply cord
Detail of Joint (similar) Recess face panels 1/2” 1/4” bolt fastened to plexiglass, plywood and metal bracket 1/4” clear plexiglass
Dadoed edge on plywood LG 28LH4530 black monitor or equal 3/4” maple plywood finish with 2 layers of clear shellac or equal 1/4” metal bracket
Access panel with keyed lock and concealed hardware - provide blocking as needed
3’-4” 6’-0”
SNES arcade control layout 1/4” Clear plexiglass over recessed monitor.
Dadoed edge to support recessed monitor
1/8” Perforated metal on interior with speakers mounted to back face
Detail of Monitor Panel 3’-0”
The AGDG Arcade Cabinet for Meow Wolf is just the first of many free play arcade machines to come. These new interactive machines will act as the interface in which creativity and inspiration is shared among game enthusiast throughout New Mexico. Although these machines will not bring in direct profit to the Albuquerque Game Developers Guild, they will create memories that resonate and generate desire for more game play as new games are uploaded wirelessly.
Huang Pai Banh huang.p.banh@gmail.com 505.350.6725