Part One J.U. Biodiversity Research and Discovery Cent Part One: Mutualism: Ecosystem Dynamics and Architectural Theory Part Two: Fox River Vally Biodiversity Research and Discovery Center Loren Johnson, M.Arch. Judson University
FGM ARCHITECTS SEEKING THE QUESTION
THEORY DEVELOPMENT
DESIGN TESTING
PRACTICE
1 YEAR
9 MONTHS
9 MONTHS
1 YEAR
ARCC King Medal for Research Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence AIA Henry Adams Certificate
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GRADUATE THESIS: PROCESS
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how would a post-carbon architecture look/function?
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what does post-carbon architecture look like? how should architecture keep from polluting? how can we fix the problems we’ve created? how can architecture celebrate life? how can architecture sustain biodiversity? how can architecture keep occupants healthy? how can architecture relate more to its place? what is the nature of relationship between architecture and life?
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“all creativity involves the making of fictions, “hybrid and ambiguous thought structures used to attain a purpose indirectly” _Hans Vailhinger “The Philosophy of As-If”
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manufactured materials
hand-picked materials primarily outdoor habitation
personal interaction with nature
“externalized” interaction with nature
“profession-based” society
hunter-gatherer society
Ecology <1492-1789 AD
primarily indoor habitation
Humanity
Ecology
Externality Humanity 1800-2013 AD
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SPECIES INTERACTION THEORY
Species X
Species Y
Interaction Type
ARCHITECTURAL SURROGATE THEORY*
Species X
Species Y
Interaction Type *In seeking to understand the interaction between our architecture and ecology, we can place architecture in surrogacy of the human species and translate the traditional interaction types. loren johnson_thesis presentation_08.02.14
ORGANIZATION SCALES Bullit Center, Seattle Miller Hull Architects Great Blue Heron
material component assembly
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alpha
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organism species population
building
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beta
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community
street neighborhood city/town
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gam-
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ecosystem biome biosphere
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Traditional Theory
cattle
Arch. Surrogate Theory
ozark forest
cattle egret
Species X
Species Y
Interaction Type
building
System/Species X
Species Y
Interaction Type
XY 0+ Commensalism net positive
receives: neutral
receives: food source
receives: neutral
thorncrown chapel e. fay jones
receives: material source
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Arch. Surrogate Theory
Traditional Theory
anemone
vegetation
clownfish
Species X
System/Species X
Species Y
Interaction Type
building Species Y
Interaction Type
XY ++ Mutualism gross positive
receives: security parasite removal
receives: security food source
receives: habitat
sieeb, mario cucinella architects
receives: clean air
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Mutualism - Metabiosis Precedents
Bird City Eveline Visser
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Brick Biotope Fabrikaat
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Hotel for Bees AtelierD
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B
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Dr. Carol Williams
B
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FINAL DESIGN PROJECT: PRODUCT
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B
B
june 21 set
set dec 21
set
rise
Optimal Orientation Analysis
Summer Prevailing Winds
Wind Canyon Effect
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Organizational Site Transect
Anthropologic Organized Rational Disjointed Humandominated
Ecologic Disorganized Irrational Cohesive Naturedominated
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Observation: Fallen trees and debris create aquatic breeding grounds in streams, rivers, and lakes. Concept: Could a bridge replicate this process?
Biofacilitation Bridge _Of great importance in designing for native ecosystems is the idea of mimicking or initializing positive responses to stimuli. One of the techniques used in this project is the idea of a land bridge that initializes an aquatic ecosystemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response to shelter. For instance, when trees fall into these environments, there is an immediate boost of biodiversity and biomass in the form of predator/prey relationships, shelter for rearing young, and a resting place.
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B
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B
Terrestrial Zone Bridge Surface Flux Zone Water Level Aquatic Prey Zone Creek Bed Screw Piles
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Site Modelling
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Nature-Learning Environments How Do We Learn From, In, About... Nature?
Immersion?
Immersion - Abscence of architecture - Portable instruments - Compromised by lack of structure and control
Graduated Area - Diverse opportunity - Mixed seating options - Proximity to structure, but without its limitations
Observation - Ordered Seating - Scientific Equipment - Compromised by lack of context.
Observation?
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Form Development Existing Habitat and Building Configuration
East-West Orientation _ Optimal solar orientation, maximizes north and south exposure
Two-story Volume _Due to programmatic requirements and site constraints. Pushes the constraints of netzero energy.
Land Bridge Addition
New Project Placement
Thermal Corridor _Allows for maximum winter solar gain into a controlled space.
Break and Bend _Provides for wildlife passage through center of building mass, allows for human observation of wildlife traffic as well as immersion of the human being in a natural setting.
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Form Development
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First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
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First Floor Plan
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Solar Gain Diagrams
Wall Section Offices_2nd Floor
Labs_1st Floor
Summer Solstice_72o
Building 2 Thermal Corridor_2nd Floor
January/December 21st, Noon
Winter Solstice_27o
February/November 21st, Noon
March/October 21st, Noon
April/September 21st, Noon
May/August 21st, Noon
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Biodiversity Case Study _La Rue Pine Hills Ecological Area
Habitat Creation
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thank you loren johnson_thesis presentation_08.02.14