XIAO JIN Student ASLA LEED Green Associate
PROFILE
CERTIFICATE
Phone: 979-676-7300 Email: jinxiao19920707@gmail.com
Received the certificate of LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE | 2016 Received the certificate of ITAT PHOTOSHOP | 2013
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
HONOR
09/2014 ~ 05/2017
Texas A&M University GPA: 3.63/4.0 Candidate of Master of Landscape Architecture
09/2010 ~ 06/2014
Nanjing Forestry University GPA: 3.60/4.5 Bachelor of Engineering in Urban Planning
LAUP Graduate Program Competitive Scholarship | 2014 ~ 2016 Outstanding Graduate Award | 2014 Nanjing Forestry University Excellent Cadre of Student | 2013 Nanjing Forestry University Merit Student Scholarship | 2010 ~ 2012 Nanjing Forestry University
06/2016 ~ 08/2016 Houston, Texas
07/2013 ~ 08/2013 Beijing, China
01/2012 ~ 02/2012 Nantong, China 2013 Team Leader
INTERNSHIP Murr Incorporated Landscape Consultants
Major Project: WCID132 Water Conservation Garden; WCID114 Trail Project; Cypress Champion Park Design, Rendering, Illustrating, Research
China Academy of Urban Planning and Design
Major Project: Comprehensive Planning of Urumuchi City and Guilin Study of Urbanization Project Research, Document Revision, Data Collection, Mapping
Student Volunteer of ASLA Annual Meeting and EXPO | 10/2016 Volunteer of Nanjing Volunteers Association | 2011 ~ Present
SKILLS Computer-aided Design: Auto CAD | Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | Land F/X 3D Modeling and Rendering: SketchUp | V-Ray | Lumion | Rhino | Grasshopper Mapping: Arc GIS Microsoft Office: Word | Excel | Powerpoint | Outlook Web Design: HTML | CSS
Nantong Planning Management Bureau
Document Revision, Map Revision
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE National Urban Planning Survey Competition
Focused on the using status of the three landfills in Nanjing and came to the conclusion on how to solve the public nuisance of garbage siege through interviews with the people and some departments concerned and consulting of professional literature.
2012 Co-principal Investigator
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Student Innovation Training Program (SITP)
Focused on the subject of energy-saving methods of residential architecture in the city of Nanjing, Xiamen, Urumchi, Beijing in China, the city of Barcelona, Madrid, Seville in Spain and the city of Lisbon, Porto in Portugal.
REFERENCE 1. Jon Rodiek, Ph.D, FASLA Professor j-rodiek@tamu.edu 970-845-7059 2. Galen Newman, Ph.D Assistant Professor gnewman@arch.tamu.edu 979-862-4320 3. Chang-Shan Huang, Ph.D, RLA, AICP, ASLA Associate Professor changshan.huang@gmail.com 979-845-7873
Hi, I’m Xiao Jin.
XIAO JIN
I am majored in Landscape Architecture. I had an urban planning background during undergraduate study. I love seeking out and absorbing the beauty in a city, a park or simply somewhere around the corner. That is the reason I love landscape architecture. That is the way I feel about landscape architecture. That will be direction for me to explore landscape architecture. Intrigued by design, traveling, photography, music, food, and people. Check out my personal website: https://jinxiao19920707.wixsite.com/xiaojin
I believe a well-built interaction with people and environment, nature and urban development, diverse technical strategies and inventive creativity in the whole design process can enhance design itself.
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Extract | Elevate
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Eco Park
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Live-in Farm
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Go Creative
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Sea Level Rise Resilient Community Design League City, Texas
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Nature-Oriented Community Design College Station, Texas
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Thompson & Grace Medical City Phase II Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
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Temporary Landscape Design College Station, Texas
Internship Project
25 -- 26
WCID132 Water Conservation Garden Rehabilitation WCID114 Trail Project Cypress Champion Park
Construction Drawings
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LAND 641 LAND 642 Internship in Murr Incorporated Landscape Consultants
31 -- 34 Other Works Green Roof Project Practice Rhino Modeling Sketching Photography
Extract | Elevate Sea Level Rise Resilient Community Design
Requirement Overview This project seeks to apply the resilience scorecard developed by Berke, Newman et al. (2015) for League City Texas and determine what design/planning strategies can promote better integration between local plans and losses from hazard events, including sea level rise. The process for effective visioning of local climate change will depend on a combination of examining variables pertaining to the planning, design, policy and health impacts of sea level rise.
Site Introduction The site is 97 acres. It is located in the north part of League City. According to the League City Comprehensive Plan, the future land use will be enhanced auto dominant residential and urban low. 17% of the site is within the flood plain.
Concept The concept is to create a community, which is heavily reliant upon green infrastructure, ecosystem services, and strategically placed new flood-proofed development to attenuate the effects of sea level rise. It is less concerned with structural mechanisms to mediate flooding and more focused on non-structural techniques which allow for flooding to occur. Main concept will be extract and elevate to fulfil efficient design strategy.
Final Study: 2016 Fall and 2017 Spring Instructor: Galen Newman Individual Project
costliest hazards in tx (1960 ~ 2012) According to related research, flooding has been the third costliest hazard in Texas. Flooding has caused a large amount of economic losses and fatalities.
Flood
Wind Drought
Hail
Tornado
Thunders
Hurricane
70+
People suffer from frequently happened floodings, hurricanes, storms and other related natural hazards.
since 1980
land cover changes (1969 ~ 2016)
3% 10% 39%
41% 46%
Stable Water Body
5%
4%
3% 21%
18%
30% 61% 5%
36%
Lost Ag Land
66%
36%
22% 2%
18% 44%
Increasing Barren Land
20%
4%
4% 4%
76%
92%
Decreasing Green Space
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100
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400 ft 200
Vehicular System
Pedestrian System
ELEVATE DESIGN
1. Dredged Water Body 2. Grove Parking 3. Rain Gardens 4. Bird Sanctuary 5. Event Lawn 6. Sand Pit 7. Multi-use Trail
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EXTRACT DESIGN
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Landuse
1. Single Family (0.5 acre) 2. Duplex 3. Townhouse 4. Symmetric Garden 5. Commercial Building 6. Artist Gallery 7. Office Building 8. Single Family (0.25 acre) 9. Courts 10. Museum 11. Library 12. Water Treatment Plant 13. Parking
Building Footprint
Residential Mix-use Industrial Institutional Green Space Water Transportation
23.4% 17.6% 1.9% 1.9% 39.4% 7.5% 8.3%
0.5 acre Single Family Townhouse Duplex Commercial 0.25 acre Single Family Office Water Treatment Plant Library & Museum
cut & fill calculation Dredging Clumping Scraping
Stacking
Mounding
Sculpting
green vaqlue calculation
Meadow 64%
Conventional Development
Water 5% Wetland 26% Woods 5%
Roof size 509, 244 ft2 Parking lot size 38, 399 ft2 Road 486, 536 ft2 Paving 246, 092 ft2
Green roof 50, 924 ft2
Benefits Reduced Air Pollutants Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Conpensatory Value of Trees Groundwater Replenishment Reduced Energy Use Reduced Treatment Benefits Total
Annual Benefits ($) Green Benefits 362 240 550, 000 232 9, 166 129 560, 129
Life Cycle Benefits ($, NPV) Green Benefits 11, 471 7, 605 17, 428, 175 7, 357 290, 461 4, 078 17, 749, 147
33.2%
of the site impermeable area decreased
41.1%
volume captured
of the runoff
Green Improvements
Rain Garden 1, 071, 919 ft2 Rain barrels 55 gallon Permeable paving 50% Porous Asphalt Trees 2000 Native vegetation 50%
100 year flood plain
protected property
0.25 acre SF 43 people
Townhouse 130 people 0.5 acre SF 51 people
Duplex 60 people
Total Residents: 284 Persons
6 ft
2050 sea level projection
0.25 acre SF Value $3, 507, 200 Townhouse Value $5, 260, 800 0.5 acre SF Value $4, 16, 800
Duplex Value $4, 822, 400
Total House Value: $17, 755, 200 8 ft
2100 sea level projection Commercial Rent Rate $16/SF/Year Rental $6, 130, 400/Year
Mixed-use Rent Rate $16/SF/Year Rental $7, 711, 872/Year 10 ft
Total Rent Per Year: 13, 842,272
current water level Within current water level, the park has many functions: recreational space for residents, ecological shelter for wildlife and natureal restoration space for trees.
flooded scenario When the flood hits the site, the park will act as a natural guard to urban development nearby. Tha natural rain garden can holding the water of 628, 970 ft3 capacity.
Multiple Housing Products
Community Center
Commercial Space
Health Care
Open Space
Eco Park
Lick Creek Community Development
Requirement Overview The project was to develop a residential community in the Lick Creek site which is 540 acres in College Station. At the team level, the design guildelines were to preserve the flooding plain area as natural park, to make the most of existing natural resources, and to maximize the land value of each lot.
Site Introduction The site has a flood plain area of 149 acres taking 26.7% of the whole site. It is covered by forest vegetation. In the focal point of site, there is an excellent open water area which gives good aesthetic potential.
Concept The community consists of five functional districts: commercial district, continuing care retirement community (CCRC), home-based business district and residential community. These districts provide various spaces and opportunities for multiple generations, enhancing community interaction and vitality. The plan preserves the most of existing natural resources to create a nature-oriented sustainable healthy community. The concept is to build harmonious relationships among nature, wildlife, and human beings. Academic Project: 12/2015 ~ 12/2015 Instructor: Chang-shan Huang Master Plan: Teamwork (Team Leader) Partner: Zixu Qiao, Yimeng Zhang, Mindong Xie, Xin Zhu Eco Park: Individual Project
location
design orientation 1
Nature-Oriented Community
Contining Care Retirement Community Home-based Business District
dallas
college station austin
houston
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Multi-Generational Community
Residential Community
san antonio
site context
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Health & Eco-educational Park
Recreational Community
Commercial District
master plan
Health & Eco-educational Park Forest Village
Commercial District
Parkland Village
Home-based Business District Lakeside Village
Contining Care Retirement Community Garden Village
The master plan was designed and rendered by team collaboration. Individual contribution: Concept + CAD drawing + road system rendering.
design concept
user analysis Users Children
Residents
Adult
Activities
Spaces
Learning Natural exploring
Educational park Woodland Base
Exercising Relaxing
Fitness trail
Walking Exercising
Wood trails
Enjoying family
Learning Natural exploring
Seniors
Family
design goals Business
Morning exercises Lunch break
Wildlife
Office Stuff
Inhabiting
Health garden
Nature forest Creek
layers
landscape typology breakdown
Landscape Typology System Prairie
Ravine 2.75 Acres
Riparian Zone
11%
Riparian Zones
5.09 Acres
Woodland
16.98 Acres 5.09 Acres
14%
Woodland
Prairie Trail
Wooden Trestle
section
Fitness Trail Ravine Trail Normal Trail Wildlife Shelter Stations System
Woodland
Creek
Woodland
Prairie
Creek
Woodland
Wildlife Shelter Stations
Water System
Existing Creek
Overall System
Prairie
Woodland Ravine Riparian Zone
Creek
47%
Creek
East Ravine
Woodland Trail
8%
20%
3.90 Acres
Trails System
Prairie
wildlife matrix
habitat ecosystem service
Wildlife Watching Shelter Stations
plant matrix fitness trail system
Fitness Trail Fitness Station Drinking Fountain Station Restroom
UPLAND FOREST
UPLAND PRAIRIE
BOTTOMLAND FOREST AQUATIC: MARSH OPEN WATER
Woodland Educational Zone
Riparian Educational Zone Hiking Trail
Prairie Educational Zone
Live-in Farm
Thompson & Grace Medical City
Requirement Overview The planning of the Thompson & Grace Medical City is to propose a self-sustained mixed-use community sepcialized in health care development. As an important part of the master planning, live-in farm is required to meet basic need for local people. At the same time, it could be helpful for local economy development.
Site Introduction The site is located in Akwa Ibom City of Nigeria with total area of 15 acres. In order to solve issues on poor education, behindhand industry development, the proposed planning was developed from primary, secondary, and tertiary industy.
Concept In order to promote local economy and improve the quality of life, the concept for live-in farm is to invite local people to live in the farm so that people can live there, work there and sell there.
Academic: 02/2015 ~ 05/2015 Instructor: Chanam Lee Individual Project
site plan
value chains produce
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process
profit
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Farm Store Food Processing Factory Live-in Units Farmland Festival Plaza Orchard Raffia Plam Tree Farm Medicinal Farm Raffia Palm Museum Lab Flower Field
Project Statement: The farm separated the farmland in terms of different directions for use. Farmland for self-sustained purpose is closer to live-in units to ensure the convenience and efficiency for living and working. By introducing multiple value chains, the live-in farm will be connected as a whole. The chain has internal relationship among physical spaces as well as external relationship with restaurants, malls outside the farm.
industrial plan
Learning advanced experience and approaches
Integrated local resources
Combined with local traditions and culture elements
Develop local business
Revisse for better strategies and reuse the facilities and resources
Market profits
sowing calendar JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Yams Cassava Maize Soybean Cirtus Plantain Costus spectabills Strelitzia Amaryllis Gloriosa Zantedeschia aethiopica Plumeria
seasonal festival scheme
Farming Festival Homemade Drink Fishing Festival Jan -- Mar
Feb -- Apr
Mar -- May
Trading Festival Flowering FestivalFruits Festival Jun -- Sep
Jul -- Sep
Spe -- Dec
Photo Festival Sep -- Nov
Fireworks Festival Dec
Storage Windmill Farm Store
Farmland Festival Plaza
Raffle Palm Museum Live-in Units
Farm Trail
Go Creative
Enjoy
Creation
Recycly Inspiration
Art
Partticipation
Academic: 12/2014 Instructor: Chang-shan Huang Individual Project Project Statement: In the College of Architecture, students and faculties deal with creative ideas everyday. This event is a showcase of the college students advocating creativity.
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The garden of creativity is divided into four main functional zones, including the spectrum gateway, the bottle garden, the virtual walkway and chalk painting area. All the spaces could be set easily with recycle materials, conveying the principle of participation, recycle and artistic creation.
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Bicycle Art Area Spectrum Gateway Bottle Garden Virtual Walkway Artistic Sculpture Chalk Painting Area Photography Area Dining Car Graffiti Wall
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materials catalogue
Chalk
materials catalogue
Aluminum
Rice Paper
Cord
Colored Tape
Rubber
Hardboard
Internship Works 06/2016 ~ 08/2016
Site Location:
4107 Evening Trail Dr, Spring, TX
Project Size: 0.65 Acres Project Type: Site Rehabilitation Overview:
132’s Water Conservation Garden showcases efficient, sustainable water techniques and practices, which are aimed at providing solutions applicable to suburban landscapes whose owners desire to conserve water while sustaining beautiful plant materials.
Existing Problems:
Inaccessible entry design Damaged stone pavers Tripping hazards Temporary shade structure Broken amenities Non functioning exhibits
Suggestions:
Replace deck with accessible ramp Clean and restripe the parking lot Rerun stone path Add permanent shade structure Repair and clean broken amenities
WCID132 Water Conservation Garden Rehabilitation Individual Contribution
Site observation and documenting CAD Drawing Master Plan rendering Presentation files preparation
WCID 114 Trail Design Site Location: Cypress Project Type: Trail Overview:
The trail is designed to provide exercising opportunities for residents nearby. The trail system includes complete signage package design.
Individual Contribution: Research Signage Design Perspective Rendering Conceptual Drawing
Cypress Champion Park Design Site Location: Cutton Rd, Cypress Project Type: Park Overview:
The park is located in two sides of Cherry hills Rd. The park is designed with several fitness stations to promote healthy living and water plaza to provide outdoor gathering spaces.
Individual Contribution: Site Visit CAD Drawing Conceptual Design Master Plan Rendering
Construction Drawings Internship Work: 07/2016 Instructor: Michael Murr
Note: 1. Remove all chain link fence and install new 6” wood fence with 6” rot board. 2. Check deed restrictions. 3. PA = Planting Area 4. Q = BBQ Area
Academic: 09/2014 ~ 05/2015 Instructor: Ming-Han Li Grading and Drainage Plan
Water Budget and Maintenance Plan
Irrigation Plan
Irrigation Schedule
Construction Drawings Porous Paver Brick Veneer and Joint
Concrete Steps Detail
Living Wall Detail
Brick Veneer Wall Detail
Intensive Green Roof Detail
Bioswale
Extensive Green Roof Detail
Rain Garden
Green Roof Academic: 09/2016 ~ 12/2016 Location: Rooftop of Langford Building A Instructor: Bruce Dvorak Teamwork | Practice During this practical learning, I was involved in active participation of living wall and green roof design, installation, measurement and maintenance on campus.
During the first four weeks on green roof, we have been working on the removing old plants and setting up for new plants. When we were working on setting up the trays, we divided them into different groups based on different levels of water needs of plants we were going to plant. We poured gravels into the trays and used tape to control the height levels of the gravel layer, half inch or one inch. Then we put the filter fabric layer on top of the gravels and filled the trays with soil. Now we are ready to plant the plants!
For the fabric living wall, we just did slight changes. We removed the previous plants which are already gone and replaced with new species which may be more appropriate for the fabric living wall system. Most part of the system is going very well. The system has its irrigation line on top of each row and the fabric can easily absorb water which is a good aspect for irrigation. Each fabric pocket can hold a plant. We need to carefully wrap the plants and give them enough soil for them to grow. The design is quite easy for planting.
We also worked on living walls. First, we removed the old modules from the wall. We noticed that the old environment created a great living surroundings for small insects which increased the eco-biodiversity. After taking all the modules off the wall, we cleaned them in prepared for new plants. We filled the module with soil(half volume of the module size) and planting the plants. After put fertilizer on top layers of each module, we filled the module with extra soil. At last, we settled 100 modules.
Rhino Moedeling Academic: 09/2016 ~ 12/2016 Instructor: Wei Yan Individual Project
Project: Beijing Phoenix International Media Center Blog: http://archjx.blogspot.com/
Step1: create a circle and set up the trace for the elliptical section surfaces. Use the Perp Frames to generate 40 equally spaced, perpendicular frames along the circle.
Step2: use the Pi, Range, Rotate tools to arrange the ellipses along the curve gradually, rotating them with different angles.
Use Loft to bake the mass.
Step 4: Use Divide Curve on every ellipse, and we will get equally arranged points on them. Then we need to use Shift List and Flip Matrix to offset those points for outer skin.
Step3: Use List Item to copy previous orders to refine the interface. Then Merge.
Step 5&6: Use Interpolate on outer skin as well as inner skin to create curves for them, and use Pipe to get the thickness. We can use Number Slider to adjust the thickness.
Sketching
Color Painting, A3, 05/2012 Pen Drawing, A3, 10/2011
Color Painting, A3, 04/2012
Hand Drawing + Photoshop Rendering, 12/2014
Color Painting, A3, 11/2012
Photography
Spain
Portugal
Sprout
New York
Spain
Bloom
Dallas
Defoliation
Spain
Rebirth