JACK WHALEN
Growing up in an urban coastal town, I was exposed early on to the capabilities of architecture and the impact it can have within a community. As I’ve grown, I have developed a deep passion for many different kinds of design, but have never been able to replace the spot architecture holds in my heart. Now in University, I have been given the opportunity to apply and showcase my passion for the field, as well as dive deeper into architectural processes, styles, and history. Looking ahead to my transition into the professional field, I am ecstatic to serve my community as a creator of healthy, livable, and sustainable spaces that challenge my abilities as a designer and strengthen my abilities as a team member. Thank you for viewing my portfolio.
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US/China Solar Decathlon Harvard Art Lab
Tertian Meltdown
Procision Facade Adaptation
US/CHINA SOLAR DECATHLON In a joint collaboration with Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) since August 2020, myself and colleagues from my senior design studio (Design 10) have been designing an environmentally friendly passive home targeted for lower to middleclass Chinese families for the 2021 US Department of Energy/China Solar Decathlon. Working specifically on the envelope/skin system of the structure, Thomas Jefferson University students under the guidance of Professor Dr. Kihong Ku, have been rapidly developing the Y-House’s innovative operable ETFE membrane/pillow system. Going into the second phase of the competition this Spring, the team is focusing on design development, detailing, and constructability, as well as addressing judges’ comments from the first phase of the competition. We will be building several prototypes and collaborating with US and Chinese manufacturers for guidance during the process. As for personal contribution to the project, I have had the opportunity to work on a multitude of facets concerning the skin system, including operability, detailing, MEP, programmatic functioning/placement of certain systems, and all of the visualization for the international team. For the Solar Decathlon competition, the winner will have their structure showcased at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Our team, the TJU/XJTLU team known as the “Y-Team”, are currently placed 2nd internationally out of 15 finalist teams, and are ecstatic to see where the competition takes us. Enjoy!
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Envelope Materiality The proposed ETFE double membrane system has many unique characteristics that have to be developed and tested. If successful, the project will extend knowledge of market ready ETFE double skin applications for sustainable residential buildings. ETFE is inflated like pillows that facilitate solar heat harvesting and light transmission. The ETFE layer offers an effective protective barrier for the plant life underneath, considering the climate of Zhangjiakou, China characterized by cold winters, with temperatures able to drop to -25 C, and moderate summers. ETFE placed on the outer skin of the southern central
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solarium double-skin façade maximizes solar heat gain. Furthermore, the material has an average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.8. The air between the outer ETFE layer and inner glass wall becomes preheated and is connected to the HVAC systems resulting in reduced energy for heating. The air space is ventilated in the summer to reduce cooling loads. In addition to the dynamic insulation role of the ETFE enclosed double-skin space on the green roof and façades, it assists in pre-filtering outdoor and indoor air. The outer ETFE layer of the solarium is designed as an operable shutter system and folds upwards
and downwards on a track system allowing access to the exterior on days with moderate climates; blending interior with exterior into an extended courtyard. The southern facade on either side of the solarium integrates the use of perovskite photovoltaics to produce clean and renewable energy. Looking at broader impact, ETFE has been primarily used in larger scale structures such as the well-known Beijing National Aquatics Center. Our ETFE double-skin system will be the first residential application in China. The proposed system demonstrates the role and
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Project Schematics potential of a façade system that integrates vertical greenhouse spaces, dynamic insulation, natural ventilation, and daylighting which contribute to energy efficient and enhanced indoor environmental quality. The systems are modularized with the potential for customization and application to larger-scale buildings. Looking at the functionality of the envelope system, the building maximizes its allotted square footage by addressing factors relevant to the cardinal direction. When addressing factors from the Southern face, the envelope
utilizes multiple different systems. Divided asymmetrically in thirds, the Southern facade programmatically houses the dining and sleeping spaces, as well as the homes solarium. For the solarium space, the ETFE module is able to provide a greenhouse effect, bringing in warm air into the building from the Southern heat. When cooling is desired, these ETFE modules can be deflated, allowing for fresh air to enter the building centrally, pushing out hot air to its perimeter. For the ‘side bays’ which house the dining and sleeping quarters, the materiality of
the envelope switches to maximize the radiant solar energy cast on the building during the day, utilizing Perovskite PhotoVoltaic (PV) panels. Moving to East and West Facades, the two prioritize accessibility to the inner biotile system within the envelope. Providing air filtration and thermal properties, the bio-tile wall system provides passive air filtration for the structure. When the structure cools, the ETFE doors on the East and West facades can be opened to increase airflow. This strategy is carried to the Northern facade, where the home’s main entrance is found, as well as a ladder up the Y frame for roof access.
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• ETFE assists in pre-filtering outdoor and indoor air. • The ETFE opens on a hinge mechanism to not only allow access to green wall for maintenance, but also natural ventilation during moderate months.
Operable elements Operable Elements (Left), Envelope Biotile System (Right), Biotile Module (Below) In addition to the ETFE pillow modules wrapping the structure, the wall assembly of the building’s exterior envelope extends much deeper into the structure, whose versatility through its intricate integration of passive sustainable systems offers significant control to the building’s internal thermal insulation.
system. By utilizing pre existing systems, the synergy of the different systems connections is significantly reduced, and further cuts down on costs of additional framing systems. In order to eliminate moments created by the offset ETFE pillow system, a footer around the perimeter of the building in addition to the foundation will be poured with module hardware connecting to pinned connections tied down by J-Hooks within the footer. This ensures a secure connection that grounds the modules, and forbears the tieback/stud framing system from having to account for moment strain of the envelope on top of
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In general, the ETFE skin system is offset from the primary structural system. In order to properly secure the envelope system, the framing system of the ETFE modules have been designed to coordinate with the stud spacing of the buildings primary and biotile stud
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its lateral responsibilities. Going deeper into the assembly, pre-grown biotiles are hooked into a hanging frame system. Lastly, the wall assembly utilizes locally sourced strawbale, a sustainable thermal solution.
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Going back to the functionality of the Southern facade, the Solarium is able to fold open to provide further ventilation as well as access from the interior to the backyard of the home. With this functionality, the occupant is able to move vegetation to and from within the solarium, and has the opportunity to enjoy being closer to the outdoors without being fully exposed to the elements. Regarding the overall form of the Y-House, the form is derived from the starting point of the primary structure, which is shaped in the form of a Y when looking at the house in
plan. Functionally, this provides a circulatory transition from a central entrance into the three ‘bays’ which can be seen when observing the Southern facade. With the middle bay being utilized as a solarium, the house’s plan is centralized around the warmth in which it brings its residents. In addition to solar heating, the solarium provides a programmatic divide between the multi-functional side bays, which depending on need can be used as bedrooms, dining, and entertainment. The Y form is also represented programmatically in the building plan and is wheelchair accessible, accommodating all guests.
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Floor Plan (Left), North/South Section (Top Right), East/West Section (Bottom Right)
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Project Competition Render, Northwest
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Expanding upon previous discussion from the functionality of the Northern facade, the North elevation of the building is double acting, as it serves as the primary entrance to the home via its ADA accessible ramp. For its secondary function for maintenance, the roof can be accessed by climbing the access ladder found on the back of the front entry door. Since the Y is centrally located on the facade, and is structurally made of laminated bamboo sheeting glued together (glubam), it serves as the primary structural element of the building and ties directly into the foundation, and is therefore the ideal location
for a ladder to be situated for roof access. As the project progresses into the Spring, we are rapidly redeveloping and prototyping the ETFE module system, but regardless have prioritized the system based on functionality, cost, accessibility, and overall aesthetic. Thanks to the redundancy of the ETFE system, modules can be rapidly manufactured and replaced for ease of construction. Similar to the ETFE door panels on the East/West facade, roof modules would incorporate an operable system that would allow for passive cooling as well as biotile access.
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HARVARD ART LAB Studying the schematics of Harvard University’s new Art Lab building with colleagues Charlyn Rodriguez and Justyna Zalewski, we were challenged to respond with a new structure that better appropriates the site and needs of Harvard’s Art program and student body. By utilizing technologies from the original Art Lab, such as its polycarbonate façade and insulation system, we were able to respond to the projects programmatic needs with a building that not only fits the needs of the larger student body, but responds to the area with vernacular solutions in a modern taste. A nodal connection, the ArtLab bridges the passage between Harvard’s buildings on Western Avenue and their stadium. In addition to the ArtLab, the proposal calls for several hundred parking spaces to the area, as well as the creation of Academic Way.
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many structures in the state follow a barn-like aesthetic that includes a heavily sloped roof. Moreover, based upon solar studies, we grew an understanding of light within studio spaces. To give artists pleasant light, the clear polycarbonate would be prominent on the northern side where studio spaces are located and opaque on spots where there is direct sunlight. The offices and MEP spaces will face the southern axis due to its sharp lighting qualities. The minimality of the massing references the Harvard ArtLab and the illusion of the wrapping of a single polycarbonate ribbon
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Site Plan pays homage to the original ArtLab as well, with the local materiality and new roof slopes offering an elegant approach to bring the building back into its context: Boston. At night, the Art Lab responds by reverberating light across it’s skin. Taking on a modernized interpretation of Boston’s iconic brick structures, the Lab uses white brick veneer to activate this light. Ribboning around the building, the brick flows alongside the projection lines of the structure. Further projecting, the light highlights the transparency of the curtain wall and the facade’s perforated panels.
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Analyzing the various movements throughout the site, The Art Lab connects to several streets, and accommodates ample parking for it’s recipients. For Vehicles, they enter the lot going North on North Harvard Street. From there, users are directed to their respected spaces. As for Foot Traffic, pedestrians are able to circulating into the building from two main entrances, including the Cafe on the Southwest, and the Art Gallery on the NorthEast Face. Taking advantage of the building forms opposing sloped roofing, precipitation and water runoff is directed to the bottom of their roof slopes. From there, water is dispersed
to the street through the site’s vegetative and water runoff components, such as it’s pebble brooks. As for water management of the parking lot, water is directed to strategically placed grilles via slope of grade, sending water to the sewer and off site. As mentioned previously, the Art Lab is located within Harvard’s Southern Allston Campus. South of Cambridge, Allston is physically separated from Cambridge by the Charles River. Connecting the Area’s is Anderson Memorial Bridge, extending North Harvard St between the two. Of
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Nestled on the corner of North Harvard and American Way, the structure is a nodal point between the two streets, ongoing pedestrians and traffic, as well as its rear parking facilities. Going back to the building’s planning, it speaks greatly to the original function of the building, as a truly flexible space for not only art and design students, but for all of the university’s recreational art activities. Regarding zoning, the Art Lab is held to little to no setbacks for their structures other than LEVEL
height and frontage. With this being the case, the site of the Art Lab is a flexible space that can truly be designed to the needs of its user with little intervention of zoning code. The Harvard Art Lab is a 9,000-square-foot building and is designed to support artistic production and research, serving as a key component to the Harvard innovation ecosystem in Allston. The “hub” acts as a centralized element to the building’s design and as the building’s primary point of circulation. This principle brings the students of the ArtLab together into
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The building envelope consists of projection lines highlighting the logitudinality of the building. With this elongation, and skew off of North Harvard St, the building is able to create social spaces through the walkways around the building. Cardinally, the building’s program responds accordingly. You are currently looking at the North Facade of the Lab, which utilizes ambient lighting for the building’s studio spaces. For the Art Lab’s Structure, the building’s envelope is supported by various components. Reporting back to columade,
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open floor plan space, acoustic panels were implemented within the Lab’s lecture space. With their polygonal design, and tesselating panels, they relate back to the building envelope’s perforated shading system. Within the studio space, the user is immersed in the unity of the buildings systems, From within the double height space, the user is shielded from Western light, all while having the room lit by the North facing ambient light through the facade’s polycarbonate curtain wall.
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TERTIAN Designed and completed as an inspirational project, Tertian is free of setbacks, code, and regulations. The project itself was completed during the term of my dual internships. Since I did not have a studio the semester of, I wanted to take the opportunity to design something that was truly of my imagination. By doing so, I was able to truly express my ability to design various intricate forms, some of which that I may have not had the opportunity to design during my undergraduate career. Boasting five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the large family home is organized to project towards the back of the structure. Of the primary structure, the building is organized into three large sections, each separated by a wall running longitudinal of the building. Within the confines of the building, some notable features are the indoor water garden, indoor waterfall and live wall, the downstairs movie theatre overlooking the grotto, rooftop garden and grill, the indoor hot tub in the kitchen with partition wall leading to the outdoor pool, and carefully curated outdoor garden space. Enjoy.
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MELTDOWN Based on science fiction writer Isaac Asiimov, project Meltdown explores the bittersweet irony found in many of his works. Located in Chernobyl, Ukraine, the tower serves as an overlook to the Pripyat river, forests, and Chernobyl Danger Zone. Giving unobstructed views of the tranquil surrounding landscape, it provides an encapsulated space to view the still radioactive site. The form follows an ascending spiral, allowing for a continuous viewing platform that rises up from the tree line. Due to radiation over time, the tower’s circular plan has dissolved outwards, resulting in a curvilinear, distending volume.
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PROCISION pro - (jection) + (in) - cision
Located on 17th & 10th Avenue in Chelsea, New York City, the Procision transit hub provides fluent and seamless circulation from the Metropolitan Transit Authority subway A-Line, ground level, the Highline, and New York’s newly implemented Air Taxi/ Drone system. Mimicking site adjacencies, the structure derives its lower half from the Highline’s powerful structural presence, dividing the site. Providing a concise language through its colonnade, arches, and vegetative pathways, the central transit structure is able to blend into the context of the site, while simultaneously being activated by its seamless circulation between the Highline and Procision’s green roof. Intersecting the hub, the Air Taxi/Drone station sits 140’ above Chelsea’s bustling streets. In order to preserve the Highline’s breathtaking perspective from its recessed amphitheater, the tower is shifted and aligned to the viewpoints projection lines. Offering panoramic views of the local skyline, the station is differentiated by its organic form. Inspired by its modern purpose, and the aerodynamics behind aviation vehicles, it is made possible by its double-curved panel system of PCP’s (Plastic Composite Panels). By blending the modern Zaha -esque style with the older steel language of the Highline, abstraction, and delineation of transit within programmatic volumes is achieved.
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Air Taxi/Drone Transportation Stairwell
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When looking at the site from the context of the highline, it was clear it had a powerful presence on the site. With an elaborate steel structure, columnade, railings, and projecting view from its amphitheatre, the site is divided via lines of force, which compelled me to respond to its presence. Through reuse of structural pattern, ornamentation, and preservation of its key viewpoint from the amphitheatre, the integrity of the site’s history structural language is preserved.
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FACADE ADAPTATION Repurposing the Yale Art Gallery by Louis Kahn, my colleagues (Lauren Sterner, Anthony Musto) and I, were asked to relocate the building to an area with a different climate, and design a new facade system appropriate to its new conditions. Relocated to Miami, Florida, the building’s facade demanded that we create shade. Taking advantage of the significant amount of rainfall in the region, we additionally wanted a facade system that could also filter and collect rain water. Miami is considered in climate zone 1, which means it has hot and humid summer and warm winters. The wet season is a large part of the year, which means a lot of rain. To help prevent flooding, the facades collect water, which is then stored in a cistern. Of the four faces of the building, three utilize a triangular system, directing and controlling rainfall. On the south facade, part of the triangular facade additionally uses solar panels. On the north side of the building are light shelves that allow more natural daylight into the space.
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North Visualization of the art gallery, highlighting the building light shelves, drawing light into the interior spaces.
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Physical model of the facade system, highlighting the Water Displacement Louver System (WDLS) form and relationship to the secondary structure (diagrid framing).
Visualization of the South face of the art gallery, highlighting the WDLS’s tertiary support structure, as well as their solar panel apparatuses taking in light.
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When investigating the structural feasibility of the louver system, each 8ft long by 2 ft wide unit was estimated to weigh 75lbs, including the weight of a solar panel attached. As each of these panels rely on a single moment connection to the diagrid structure, it was critical to design a successful and efficient tertiary load bearing system, minimizing weight cost, and maximizing structural benefit. Looking at the structure as a whole, the Water Displacement Louver System adds a significant amount of lateral forces to each respective face of the building (especially with water loads during rainfall). Accounting for these forces, the secondary diagrid structure attaches directly to the colonnade of the building, as well as to each floor plate via metal bolting and plate welds.
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Visualization of the Southwest corner of the building, highlighting each face’s unique and adaptive uses to fluctuating weather conditions.
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