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JAKE SCHIRMER undergraduate portfolio
JAKE SCHIRMER LEED Green Associate
338 W Glenn Ave, Apt 204 Auburn, AL 36830 jcs0086@auburn.edu
540 . 449 . 2431
E D UCAT IO N AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Auburn, AL
2015–PRESENT
College of Architecture, Design, + Construction Undergraduate B. Architecture + B. Interior Architecture RURAL STUDIO: Third-Year Studio, 20K Ree’s Home
SPRING 2018
E X P E RIE N C E CREATURE (Design-Build) — Birmingham, AL
SUMMER 2018
Produced conceptual design ideas, design development drawings, presentation documents, and assembly diagrams. Led engineering coordination and drove point-of-contact for small mixed use project. SUMMER INTERN:
LIBRARY OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, + CONSTRUCTION — Auburn, AL
2016–PRESENT
Responsibilities include tracking inventory of materials, contacting manufacturers, and producing marketing visuals for the library. STUDENT EMPLOYEE, MATERIALS LAB:
GREENBUILD 2017 — Boston, MA
2017
STUDENT VOLUNTEER: Educated conference attendees in sorting their waste to accomplish conference diversion target of 90%.
CHURCH OF THE HIGHLANDS — Auburn, AL
2016–PRESENT
LIGHTING DIRECTOR: Volunteer
position responsible for programming and running concert-quality lighting for church services.
CE RT IF ICAT I ONS LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
2017
Professional certification of understanding green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice, demonstrated through basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations.
AWA RD S AUBURN UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LIST Students earning a GPA of 3.75 or higher over the semester.
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AIAS T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION WINNER
2017
APWA MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP
2016
ACTIVATE EDUCATION + RECREATION
OBSERVING OBSERVATION + ANALYSIS
CONTINUE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
STANDARD WOODWORKING
VERNACULAR WATERCOLOR
FRAMEWORK EDUCATION + RECREATION
REE’S HOME DESIGN-BUILD
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1 AC T I VAT E STUDIO 4A - INTERIORS AUBURN, ALABAMA
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2017
EDUCATION + RECREATION From the project statement: “This Innovation 2030 third year studio project is focused on the sustainable design for a public elementary school and school grounds in a ubiquitous suburban area of a college town. Located in the southern United States, due to the rapid growth of the university, the population of the town is quickly growing. More public elementary schools, such as this one for grades three through five, are needed to accommodate the population growth. The competition’s focus areas of energy and emissions, adaptation and resilience form a basis for the studio discussion. Substantial resistance from many citizens and businesses in the area and the state have made green power and lumber industries very complicated. Therefore these schemes offer more ecologically aware design features than the default for public schools currently being used in 2017. Ideally these new school designs provide prototypical models including architectural features that may be employed on multiple sites in this climate, which is hot and humid in two seasons, mild in the spring, and cold in the winter.” This project aims to promote the wellness and development of elementary students by centering all day-to-day related program around an activated courtyard. The result is a space that serves a variety of dynamic uses throughout a typical day, including interactive class assignments, school assemblies, recess, and lunch on the most beautiful of spring days. The image to the right shows the spacial flow from elevated cafeteria to activated courtyard.
Right: View towards the second-level cafeteria that spans across the courtyard and provides a grand space for student interaction.
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classrooms, but with reversed wall angles for solar protection. The cafeteria spans across the central courtyard and provides a magical moment for the most interactive space of the school. Furthermore, an oversized stair cascades down to the courtyard below, and sustains a place of gathering.
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GROUND FLOOR Owner plan (not to scale)
The school circulates around a central
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a view into the courtyard and provide a sense of community. The gym and library fill the Project Number
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Above: Section axonometric illustrating some passive design strategies impacting comfort model results.
Full height aluminum panels shade the large glass walls of the class rooms and contribute to “Sun Shading of Windows” for comfort modeling.
INTEGRATION “Sustainable design expresses clear concepts and intentions while taking advantage of innovative programming opportunities.” Integrated solutions also incorporate numerous passive strategies and energy efficient specifications where applicable. (Comfort modeling shown below).
Ceiling fans create air movement, and reduce the dependency on mechanical air systems.
Clerestory windows increase natural daylighting and promote wellness.
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Comfort (619 Hours)
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Sun Shading of Windows (1614 Hours)
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Natural Ventilation Cooling (1527 Hours)
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Fan-Forced Ventilation Cooling (1537 Hours)
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Passive Solar Direct Gain Low Mass (862 Hours)
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Wind Protection of Outdoor Spaces (29 Hours)
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55.6 % OF 1 YEAR
Above: Overall axonometric of the project, highlighting the community center wing (dark blue), and elementary school (light blue).
Above: Ground floor axonometric of the project, illustrating ecological elements that decorate the main communal space of the school.
COMMUNITY
ECOLOGY
“Sustainable design values the specific needs of the
“Sustainable design protects and benefits ecosys-
community that ensures a better quality of life for all
tems, watersheds, and wildlife habitat in the pres-
residents.” In this project, the library and gymnasium
ence of human development.“ The implantation of
are sited to serve as an after-hours community center
native plants ensures future site success while also
to promote the wellness of surrounding neighbor-
establishing a dependable water drainage system.
hoods and communities.
PROGRAM SQ. FOOTAGE
Elementary School 70,000 sq. ft.
24-HOUR 2-YEAR EVENT STORAGE CAPACITY
GRADES CLASSROOMS STUDENTS
4.5 inches 4,600 cubic feet
3rd, 4th, 5th 24 (8 per grade level) 450–500
ROOF
40,000 square feet
GRASS
100,000 square feet
PAVERS RUNOFF VOLUME
3,000 square feet 15,500 cubic feet
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ON-SITE RETENTION
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THE EVOLVING LIBRARY + MEDIA CENTER Libraries have evolved from strict historical catalogs, to innovative collaboration spaces with gateways to the leading edge of technology. The Library + Media Center for this elementary school excels towards the latter while also staying true to the historical significance of the establishment.
technology labs designate space and importance to the most current education technologies outdoor balcony space promotes the wellness of the library occupants by increasing access points to fresh air, while also passively heating and cooling the space during respective months outdoor terrace space provides a place for engagement between the school body and the surrounding neighborhoods book stacks make the knowledge of the world available to every student
group interactive spaces endorse engagement among students during group assignments and other library-related tasks
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THE RE-IMAGINED CLASSROOM Elementary school teachers have devoted their lives to the education of our next generation. Therefore, the design of the re-imagined classroom is centered around allowing the room to flex to the needs of the individual teacher or lesson, while also promoting student wellness and community as a whole.
oor to ceiling glass promotes the wellness of the students while also creating an immersive community across the entire school collaborative desks may be arranged in practically any orientation suitable for learning geometric shelving allows eďŹƒcient storage of desks, supplies, personal items, and technology technology supplements traditional white boards, allowing for interactive presentations and hands-on lessons to become commonplace
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40% socializing
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“THE CAVE” STRONG CEILING
Underneath the stairs, patrons found
OBSERVING
themselves with many “nook” options, usually leading to a longer stay. Interestingly enough, this was also a space used heavily for socializing
ELEMENTS OF INTERIORS 1 AUBURN, ALABAMA
between classes.
FALL
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OBSERVATION + ANALYSIS From the project statement: “First, we will carefully observe
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how the elements of an interior may structure social practice.
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Think of it as the shape and dimension of human interaction. As socialized individuals, we know it when we see it. As de-
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“THE PLAINS” WEAK CEILING
Although the majority of patrons
signers, however, we need to see it to know how it works. Only
were observed doing homework,
then can we manipulate it with intention. This knowledge of a
they did not tend to stay very long.
continually unfolding social landscape is peculiar to the design
Many patrons attempted to study but
of the interior. It is not a logic of objects, but a logic of inhabita-
seem to become quickly overcome
tion. We will try to understand this through drawing. Projecting
by the insecurity of the space.
the world onto a drawing would seem to be what drawing is about. Luckily, this is not possible. We live in a far too messy and delightful world. So, focus your attention.” The first step of design involves careful observation of existing conditions, and the development of questions from such
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observations. Through this analysis, greater solutions can be
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generated; not for the goal of dazzling compositions, but for
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the goal of a successful future through the lens of design. This
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“THE LODGE” MODERATE CEILING
As perhaps the most popular space
crucial step rings especially true when considering the interior
among the three, the lodge offered
environment of which people will spend the majority of their
patrons prospect and refuge within
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a single space. This is most likely attributed to the U-shape as well as the mid-level (16 ft) ceiling above. ANALYSIS After reviewing the observations, tangible data was developed from each individual space according to time of use and common activity. Finally, short descriptions begin to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of this interior architecture.
This project is a collaboration of effort between Jake Schirmer, Aaron Neal, and Conner Tomasello.
homework socializing waiting reading
OBSERVATION The shape, dimension, and quality of interior architecture defines the subsequent human interaction within. Therefore, the careful observation of such qualities leads to conclusions not only of successful space, but also prosperous socialization among peers. Above: Axonometric of the observed space, illustrating the patrons by activity (see key), duration (size of dots), and position (carets).
POSITIONING The enlarged steps were regular in dimension, but irregular in use. The figures below show the variety of different positions that were observed throughout the project. Below: A series of sitting positions that were observed at the Mell Classroom Building.
“The Dive”
“The Chill”
“The Sit”
“The Sophisticated Sit”
“The Invert”
“The Ottoman”
“The Applesauce”
“The Reverse”
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MAXIMIZE Start with a simple volume to maximize the amount of rentable area and increase the return on investment. In this case, the result is a double-loaded bar across the entire length of the site.
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CONTINUE STUDIO 5 CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
After analyzing site and urban conditions, break the bar to respond to neighboring context.
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SEPARATE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING This project aims to engage the designer with number of complex design constraints that may be tackled in future
Shift the east as the urban axis from the University determines. Shift the west to soften the monolith at Patten Parkway into two smaller masses.
professional projects. Furthermore, this project is the “cuttingof-teeth” with regards to multi-family housing and large-scale urban mixed use. The program called for 20,000 sq. feet of retail space with about 120 residential units. The result is a complex project that demonstrates an understanding of mechanical and structural constraints, while also applying design elements to a larger scale.
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FOLD Fold the double-loaded bar into a single-loaded “L”, creating a grand entry for traffic from the Northeast (the University).
This project is sited between some significant urban conditions of Chattanooga, including the urban core, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and historic ML King Boulevard. After relocating the Flynn Street right-of-way to a mid-block position, there is opportunity to respond to a future development of Patten Parkway. This allows the project’s identity to adapt from framing the park on the west, to opening a gateway from the University in the east. Furthermore, the project activates a connection between all of these with on-grade retail, public
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SKEW Slightly rotate the northern edge to open the entry from the University. This also continues the massing break down at Patten Parkway.
space, and engaging form.
Far-right: Perspective view of the Houston St. approach, illustrating the public plaza with access to the urban stair, residential lobby, and retail space. Right: Series of form diagrams.
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ERODE Remove the lower two floors at the Houston entry to create an urban park. Also remove a portion of the top floor for public communal space.
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TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL floor plan (1” = 80”)
To the west, one-bedroom units are sandwiched between luxury two-bedroom lofts. To the east, two-bedroom flats cap a collec-
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the main retail space of the project. Towards the Houston
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This small, studio unit flows around a kitchen and closet core, which separates the sleeping and living areas.
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This one-bed, one-bath unit features a continuous kitchen/living space with a
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This two-bed, two-bath flat features spacious bedrooms,
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This two-bed, two-bath luxury Education
unit features two levels of full-length balconies, a desk/
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reading mezzanine, and a spacious living space.
The project is sited between Chattanooga’s developing “Innovation District” and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Therefore, the program is aimed to serve young professionals and connect the University to the downtown core. Furthermore, a network of public parks extends to the western edge of the site, allowing this project the unique opportunity to engage and continue this development into the future. FALL 2018 | CONTINUE
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PATTEN PARKWAY ELEVATION As the building form shifts to frame Patten Parkway, the facade also responds. The normative skin is broken by a “chameleon� mass that shifts in color based on the viewing angle. Furthermore, the luxury two-bedroom units cap the mass and feature the key-views into Patten Parkway.
Patten Parkway elevation (not to scale)
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Above: Perspective view of the Pattern Parkway approach, illustrating the color-changing facade, key retail space, and the luxury end-units of the residential program.
Flynn St. elevation (not to scale)
Above: Series of facade sketches studying directionality, transparency, and composition. Right: Series of perspective sketches studying the impact of facade design from ground level.
FACADE STUDIES Starting from the base elevation drawings, multiple quick facade studies were developed to test a variety of design factors including directionality, transparency, materiality, and composition (above). After analyzing and identifying the successes, perspectives were developed to further test these ideas (right). Finally, a facade was composed that reaďŹƒrmed the overall conceptual ideas of the project and created depth.
Houston St. elevation (not to scale)
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4 S TA N DA R D RURAL STUDIO
SPRING
NEWBERN, ALABAMA
2018
WOODWORKING The skill of building is one which cannot be taught through text or images, but through experience. Furthermore, the skill of building with wood requires careful attention to the material and a demonstrated mastery of craft. The Dessein elective of Rural Studio introduces students to these skills and challenges them to produce a replication of a famous chair designed by well-known architects. As many students lack any previous experience, this replication requires rigorous critical thinking and research into the origin of the chair and its typical construction. The goal is to replicate the chair to the best of their knowledge based on research, full-scale mock-ups, and demonstration of woodworking skills. Standard Chair No. 4 was designed by Jean Prouve in 1942 during the steel shortage of World War II. This new iteration used only mortise and tenon joinery to replicate the previously welded steel chair. The result is a brash modern icon, that resists flashy and trendy for traditional and sound woodworking.
Right: Completed chair, photographed in front of the Newbern Fire Station. (Image Credit: Conner Tomasello)
This project is a collaboration of eort between Jake Schirmer and Conner Tomasello.
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Below: Collection of tools, jigs, and bits that were used in replication of the Standard Chair No. 4.
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Assembly Jig
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Above: Exploded axonometric of the chair parts. Labels correspond to illustrated construction steps on left.
Plunge Router
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5 VERNACULAR ORMOND-LITTLE HOUSE
SPRING
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA
2018
WATERCOLOR While studying at Rural Studio, students were provided the unique experience to study the vernacular architecture of West Alabama through a series of home tours and site visits. Dick Hudgens (instructor) contributed expert knowledge as to the important daily functions of architecture and their symbols to the society of the time. To further study a specific building, students were tasked to compose a watercolor painting of an elevation and key details for the building. Using drawings available through the Historic American Building Survey (HABS), students designed a well-balanced composition that highlighted the beauty and architectural importance of the building. Finally, students drafted and painted the composition to produce an intellectual study of vernacular southern architecture.
Right: Completed watercolor, photographed in the courtyard of the Newbern Library.
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AUBURN, ALABAMA
2017
EDUCATION + RECREATION From the project statement: “The first assignment the semester will leave the structure of the city behind for the Alabama landscape. The Auburn University School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences manages and cares for the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve. This site (120 acres) has been developed as an educational space providing programs, experiences, nature trails and natural habitats for education, study and relaxation for students and citizens of all ages while creating an atmosphere of discovery and stewardship toward our natural world. As a discovery and nature center, the Forest Ecology Preserve offers programs throughout the year. The Preserve is interested in extending educational opportunities in the preserve through the development of a series of structured outdoor spaces and pavilions. These spaces will be used by faculty and students for instruction, as well as the by the public and is often used by school groups, clubs, as well as bird enthusiasts.� Focusing on the landscape conditions of the site, the proposed pavilion should facilitate conditions of prospect + refuge: observation + retreat. Whereas the statement does not call for specifically-conditioned space, the relationships between roof and sky should be carefully thought out and articulated. The goal of the structure should be to support existing activities and re-frame the landscape for the experience of the visitor.
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The axis of the structure is oriented parallel to the tree line, responding to the natural context. A secondary axis intersects the primary arcade to frame the main amphitheater and
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ground to column connection detail, highlighting the “floating” timber beams above the floor decking.
assembly of column, peg, and railing at terrace level
square boards rest atop the structural bays for shading
FORM The structural system aims to recall the forest by aggregating elements and creating beautifully honest joints between them. Each structural bay consists of glue-laminated timber beams, thinning in number as they rise. Thin steel dowels join each timber honestly, revealing the true heart of the project. Lastly, the board-like shading elements further mimic the light filtering through the forest. Above: exploded axonometric of a typical structural bay with connections and shading devices. Left: Latitudinal section (not to scale).
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NEWBERN, ALABAMA
2018
DESIGN-BUILD The 20K Project is a series of low-income housing projects studying various ways deliver quality housing at an affordable price. The latest third-year installment in the study is “Ree’s Home,” an iteration of 20Kv10. While no construction experience was required, students were expected to rigorously study the planning and construction needs to complete a project of this scale. Furthermore, we were consistently challenged to think critically and collaborate to solve problems with the skills we knew previously and recently acquired through building. The best example of this would be the porch ramp (right), which was conceptualized, designed, detailed, and built through collaboration of students, experts, and Rural Studio faculty. As part of the MEP team, our responsibility was to design and build the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems of the house. This involved studying the code requirements, construction techniques, and best-practices to deliver a professional-level product. Team members were responsible for calculating loads, specifying fixtures, running wire, and installing fixtures. In addition, these team members were responsible for communicating team-specific information the rest of the studio, reducing any errors or bottlenecks in the construction process.
Right: Completed view of Ree’s Home with the custom porch and accessible ramp.
Above: MEP team-designed logo for the team members’ hardhats. Right: The bathroom, living room, and under-cabinet light fixtures. Below: Living room of Ree’s Home, with custom built light fixtures. (Image Credit: Conner Tomasello)
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Left: Electrical Plan from the Construction Document Set. Below: Process images from running wire and installation of switches, outlets, and fixtures. (Image Credit: Owen Railey) Bleed: Rough-in wire just before drywall installation.
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Auburn University
RuralStudio
P.O. Box 278 Newbern, AL 36765 USA tel. +1 334.624.4483 fax +1 334.624.6015 rstudio@auburn.edu www.ruralstudio.org
ISSUE
FALL 2017 DRAWING TITLE
PLUMBING PLAN PROJECT
REE'S HOME
AMENDMENT
A
SCALE @ 22x34 DATE
12 - 2017
SHEET NO:
A3
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5” carriage bolt washer
2” x 4” blocking
ASSEMBLY The custom light fixture features a similar form to the fixtures found in Newbern town hall. However, the fixtures for Ree’s Home are hung two inches
5/8” drywall
off the ceiling to allow light to wash the wall and the ceiling. The goal of the fixture was to provide soft, indirect light that would be suitable for
washer
watching television to reading a book.
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LIGHTING CONNECTION As a member of the MEP team, my responsibility
washer
washer
1/4” hex nut
was to design the “invisible” connection detail of the light fixture to the alpolic fin. The main constraint being that the connection should not be visible from the bottom of the fin. To achieve this, we drilled through the top layer of aluminum and the plastic core, but left the bottom layer of aluminum intact (1). Finally, we trimmed a machine screw to shorter length (2) and installed the fixture through the precut fastening holes (3).
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JAKE SCHIRMER | RURAL STUDIO
Above: View of completed and installed light fixture from living room. Bottom-right: Exploded axonometric highlighting electrical connection detail. Bottom-left: Exploded axonometric highlighting assembly detail.
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BLOCKING
SHEATHING
2 . 08 . 18 BEAM
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TRUSSES
EXTERIOR While each student was placed on a specific team (Framing, Interior, Exterior, and MEP), all students assisted in the overall construction of the house. This allowed the unique experience of constructing a literal wall section, and granting a new understanding of what architects draw. Scan the QR code to the left with your phone to view the full time lapse from Spring of 2018.
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JAKE SCHIRMER | RURAL STUDIO
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PERLINS
2 . 21. 18
ROOF METAL
3 . 08 . 18
BUILDING WRAP
4 . 04 . 18
RIGID INSULATION
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SIDING
4 . 28 . 18
PIG ROAST
Top-Left: Completed porch that “folds” to accommodate the ramp and stairs. Top-right: Completed kitchen with under-cabinet lights, sink, range hood, and appliances. Above: Frames from the time lapse showing various stages of exterior construction. View full time lapse at: https://youtu.be/MBF8pzU0NcY SPRING 2018 | REE’S HOME
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thank you for your time.