MIRANDA MOEN Architecture Portfolio
MIRANDA MOEN 1006 Lincoln Way Unit 306 Ames, IA 50010 moenx305@umn.edu | 507.459.3925
EDUCATION Aug. 2017 - Present
June 20 17 - Aug. 2017 May 2015 - Aug 2011
Master of Architecture Candidate 2019
Iowa State University GPA: 4.0 AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Creative Suite, DIVA, Sefaira, Climate Consultant, Revit
Norwegian Architecture + Design Summer Course, University of Oslo - International Summer School
Bachelor of Design in Architecture Minor in Neuroscience University of Minnesota Affordable Housing Financial Policy Human NeuroAnatomy Cultural Psychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2017 - Mar. 2016
U+B Architecture & Design
Tiny Home Project, Ames High School
Architectural Designer
Volunteer Design Consultant | Ames, IA
MPLS, MN | AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe CS
2018 - Present
Assisted a variety of projects through design development and early construction drawing phases alongside project architects and principals. Gained residential and commercial project experience, focusing on educational projects, specifications, code, DD drawings, and finishes. Designed project submittals and marketing materials for new project acquisitions, social media, and award submissions.
Mar. 2016 - May 2015
LEADERSHIP + SERVICE
Mentoring class of 9th graders in their project to design tiny homes for homeless youth, foster children, and refugee populations. Utilize solar geometry and passive solar energy systems to create designs.
Housing Advocacy Committee AIA MN Chapter Member 2016-2017
TEA2 Architects
Search for Shelter Design Charette
Student Intern
Team Co-Leader | 2016 MPLS, MN
MPLS, MN | SketchUp, Adobe CS, Microstation CAD
2014-2016
Assisted in the development of 3D models, interior elevations, and checksets for multiple high-end residential projects.
Co-lead a 5-person team in a weekend-long charette resulting a micro-home community to combat homelessness.
Headed the archiving and project close-out of over thirty projects, most being over 10 years old.
Presented our proposal to a community meeting, per our client’s request.
Multi-tasked billable and nonbillable work consistently throughout time-sensitive projects.
CONTENTS
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[Re]Engaging Cedar Rapids | 2017 Net-zero, sustainability studio | DIVA, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Rhino, Climate Consultant, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD
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Professional Experience | 2015-2017 U+B Architecture + Design work samples, Freelance work | AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up, IBC Code, Finishes, Specifications
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University of Oslo, International Summer School | 2017 Norwegian architecture + design course | Norwegian research studies, cultural architecture and social housing
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Residential Proposal looking Southeast from Green Square Park in Cedar Rapids.
(RE) ENGAGING CEDAR RAPIDS academic / net-zero mixed-use housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
(RE) Engaging Cedar Rapids enables the downtown core of Cedar Rapids to become more walkable and welcoming by offering citizens access to a local grocery store, more retail space, and an alternative housing model to foster the foundation of a thriving downtown community. The site is situated on a block that has an underused parking lot and residential tower that houses low-income, senior citizens and disabled persons. Currently the site has little program but is centrally located between the Cedar Rapids Public Library and a range of downtown businesses. Through a mix of both market rate and affordable options, our proposal seeks more housing equity in the downtown core and hopes to provide sustainable, aesthetically pleasing solutions to housing in Cedar Rapids. Partner Chris Perez. DIVA, Grasshopper, Ladybug, Rhino, Climate Consultant, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD
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SITE PLAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Existing Site: Parking Lot
Grocery Cafe Residential Services Workshop Space Community Space NGO Office Laundry Retail
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Process of developing the massing of proposed residential towers based on solar geometry.
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DEC DEC SUN 9AM 9AM 1PM
1PM 4PM
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DEC SUN 9AM 1PM 4PM
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NOMINAL SOLAR EXPOSURE
SEPT SUN
Site Conditions and Solar Geometry
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SEPT SUN
9AM 9AM 1PM 1PM
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DEC SUN 9AM 1PM 4PM
[Re] Engaging Cedar Rapids utilizes the solar geometry to passively design the undulation of the massing and façade for optimal sunlight, heating, and cooling, thereby integrating both programmatic and climatic strategies into the three proposed mixed use buildings on-site.
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INTERMEDIATE SOLAR EXPOSURE
DIVA and Ladybug for Grasshopper were used to custom-design passively-shaded balconies where the length of the overhang varies per its orientation to the sun and necessary exposure for maximum indoor and outdoor comfort.
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MARCH SUN 9AM 1PM 5PM
Paired with the new urban ecology, the ground-level features a grocery store, community workshop space, cafe, and multiple retail spaces. In addition, a total of 150+ residential units are proposed to address the housing needs of a wide variety of demographics, including the high-demand for active-aging housing in Cedar Rapids.
MARCH
SEPT SUN 9AM
9AM 1PM 5PM
1PM 5PM
6’
EXTREME SOLAR EXPOSURE
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Unit Typology + Features One, two, and three-bedroom units spread throughout three residential towers totaling 150+ apartments. Adding active-age housing allowing downtown Cedar Rapids to re-engage a demographic that is currently ignored. Open floor plans and no fixed-partition walls to enable flexibility of layout. Use of curtains to divide space.
ONE BEDROOM
TWO BEDROOM
THREE BEDROOM
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Unit rendering highlighting open floor plan of a studio/1-bed apartment.
For-Sale Units
Housing Statistics for Cedar Rapids
Multi-family Single Family
Our design responds to the housing needs articulated by the 2016 ‘Housing Needs Analysis for Cedar Rapids’, creating affordable and market-rate options.
Rental Units Market-Rate Shallow Subsidy Deep Subsidy
GENERAL-OCCUPANCY DEMAND BY TYPE 2016-2015:
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2020
Adult O
Adult Re
Congre 2016
Adult Owner
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Adult Rental Congregate 2016
Assisted Living Adult Owner Memory Care Adult Rental
2020
Shallow Subsidy Congregate Deep Subsidy Assisted Living Memory Care Shallow Subsidy Deep Subsidy SENIOR HOUSING DEMAND BY TYPE:
Active Adult Market Rate Rental
$1500
2 Bedroom 1 Bedroom $1100 $1000
Active Adult Shallow Rental 50% AMI
$800
2 Bedroom
$550
$500
1 Bedroom
$400 $330 $240
100 units
100 units
150 units
Senior Deep Subsidy 30% AMI 2 Bedroom 1 Bedroom
RENTAL RATES BY UNIT TYPE PER INCOME:
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Assisted
Memory
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DAYLIGHTING OF ENTIRE BLDG % OF FLOOR AREA [ANNUAL]
TOP FLOOR DAYLIGHT AREA = 55%
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS
MEAN DAYLIGHT FACTOR = 4.6%
DESIGN FOR ENERGY
DESIGN FOR WATER
By utilizing Grasshopper, DIVA, and Sefaira in our project to calculate the ideal exposure of South-facing windows, our proposal maximizes winter-sun solar panel efficiency for direct solar gain and passive heating. Results show that renewable energy resources for 73% of the year when utilizing photovoltaic panels. Most of the energy goes to lighting in the winter, however no energy is needed for heating from AprilOctober and cooling is rare thanks to natural ventilation and passive shading. With an EUI of 4 kBTU/ ftˆ2/year, our design is successful in exceeding the 2030 goals.
Rainwater that falls onsite is collected and processed through intensive green roofs and a central rain garden, draining water below grade to be stored and recycled back into the local water system. This 19,000 square foot system of green roofs, permeable pavement, and rain gardens provides a continual loop which manages 98% of stormwater and greywater onsite. RAINGARDEN 19,000 SQ FT across three buildings. BOTTOM FLOOR DAYLIGHT AREA = 49% MEAN DAYLIGHT FACTOR = 6.2%
GREEN ROOF 1.
Native plants absorb runoff and pollutants.
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Ponding zone allows pollutants to settle and organic matter to accumulate.
BASELINE
FANS: 7% COOLING: 9%
EFFICIENT MATERIALS & INSULATION
3. Overflow inlet allows floodwaters to drain more quickly.
PUMPS: 3% DAYLIGHT & GROUND COUPLED HEAT PUMP
PV PANELS
PERMEABLE PAVERS All sidewalks on-site are permeable to help with drainage.
Reduction in Annual Energy
Reduction in annual Consumption energy consumption:
HEATING: 20%
LIGHTING: 62%
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BUILDING EUI: 4 kBTU/ft²/yr
ENERGY CONSUMPTION PER FLOOR AREA
73%
Reduction in Cost
Reduction C02
AnnualinUtility Reduction annual utility cost:
Emissions Reduction in CO2 emissions:
84%
73%
RAINWATER DRAINAGE
HOT WATER STORAGE
PLUMBING
BOILER
SEWAGE LINES
UPFEED
TREATMENT POTABLE
1. 2. WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM
FROST LINE 6’
SEPTIC TANK
INLET
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WATER MAIN
GROUND COUPLED HEAT PUMP & RADIANT FLOOR
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Sewage Lines Rainwater Drainage Plumbing (Water) Lines Geothermal
Section through two proposed residential buildings, with the left being the South building.
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WALL SECTION + DETAIL
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CONTINUOUS THERMAL INSULATION
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LAYERED WALL SYSTEMS
Schöck Isokorb Type CM Thermal Break Analysis
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1. Plants and Erosion Control 2. 6” Growth Medium 3. Filter Fabric 4. 4” Drainage (Gravel) 5. Filter Fabric 6. Protection Layer 7. Root Barrier 8. Waterproof Membrane 9. 2” Rigid Insulation (Continuous Thermal Break (Polyisocyanurate) R-value: 16.0 10. Structural Concrete Slab w/Steel Rebar 11. Parapet Flashing 12. Concrete Parapet 13a, b. Schöck Isokorb Type CM Used to ensure thermal break and structural connection of cantilevered concrete slab.
14. Aluminum-Framed, Operable, Triple-Glazed Window, 2 Low-E (soft coat with argon and Insulated Spacers (e=0.09) R-value: 6.42 15. Light Shelf 16. Aluminum Framed Fixed Window (see specs for operable window) 17. Radiant Floor 18. 7/8” Gyp-Crete for Finished Ceiling 19. EPS Sub-Grade Insulation 20. Vapor Barrier 21. 2” Sand Layer 22. Coarse Gravel 23. Cast-in-Place Spread Footing 24. Protective Covering 25. Continuous Insulation 26. Steel Reinforcing Concrete Bar
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NATIVE ECOLOGY 1.
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GRAY DOGWOOD
QUAKING ASPEN
ROUGH-LEAVED DOGWOOD
RED CEDAR
Tolerant and adaptable to many climates. Utilized in an urban setting as hedges and increased wildlife habitat.
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Utilized for natural golden color and increased habitat for wildlife.
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Dense thicket, frequently used as a windbreak and to deter wind tunnel effects.
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Coniferous tree used as a windbreak in NW section of the block. Architecture Portfolio | 2018 Page | 13
Cookie Cart St. Paul project highlighting my work further detailing an existing 3D model, and selected finishes including tile, countertops, and paint colors.
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TRASH & RECYCLING PULL-OUT
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Residential kitchen project done while at U+B Architecture + Design, developed and presented to client in project meeting.
Abstract Floor Plan of Cookie Cart St. Paul project, done while at U+B Architecture + Design.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE architecture firms + freelance work / Minneapolis, MN + La Crosse, WI
This portfolio highlights the work I did while at U+B Architecture and Design in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I worked from March 2016 to June 2017. The majority of the projects I worked on were educational, including large high school projects, and small-scale commercial projects. In particular, the work on this page consists of the Cookie Cart St. Paul project where I worked from SD to DD, helping with floor plans, interior elevations and finish plans in addition to 3D modeling. I also have experience in a high-end residential firm, TEA2 Architects, and continued to develop a keen knowledge of detailing custom woodwork in residential work at U+B Architecture + Design. At left is an interior elevation scheme I developed and presented to the clients alongside the firm principal and another associate.
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up, IBC Code, Finishes, Specifications
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RBR-2A
CNC-1
RBR-2A ARF-1
CPT-1
PLY-1
ARF-1
12'-0"
CNC-1
CPT-1
PAINT STEEL COLUMNS (PT-5) TYP. STAGE AREA
CNC-1
PLY-1 STEEL PAN STAIRS (STPS-1)
CPT-1
ARF-1
RBR-2 CNC-1 CNC-1
CNC-2
RBR-5 EXPANSION JOINT (EXP-4)
TL-4 RBR-2
RBR-5
STEEL PAN STAIRS (STPS-1) RBR-5
PLY-1 ARF-1
ARF-1 RBR-1
UP
RBR-2A
RBR-1
RBR-5 TZO-E
RBR-1 EXIST EXPANSION JOINT (EXP-4) RBR-1 PATCH WITH VCT-1
RBR-1
RBR-1
RBR-1
VCT-E
RBR-1
TZO-1
STONE INLAY (ST-1)
RBR-1 TZO-E
TZO-E RBR-1
RBR-1 TZO-E TZO-E
TZO-E
CPT-1
RBR-2B
UP
TL-4
TL-4
RBR-2
RBR-2B
CPT-1
CPT-1
CPT-1
CPT-3
RBR-2B CPT-1
CPT-1 CPT-1
RBR-2A
RBR-2A
RBR-2A
CPT-1
CPT
Above: Finish plans for Linwood Lower Campus School Project. Participated SD - DD phases.
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At left, material selection boards I made on display at the Linwood Lower Campus School project meeting. Above: material examples for school project.
Before
Framing Plan
Schematic Design
HALF BATH FRAMING Framing
3/4"=1'-0"
Kitchen Remodel and Half-Bath Addition freelance work, design+build / La Crosse, WI Self-initiated work assisting on the addition of a half bath of my sister and brother-in-law’s first floor in a 1913 craftsman-style house. Their design goal is to integrate the mid-century and craftsman styles seamlessly while maintaining historic integrity.
Pocket-door Framing
At present, the project is in the schematic design phases, having completed demolition of the existing closet and framing of the bathroom wall. We are in the process of selecting materials and design aesthetics, with the first iteration of tile design being featured.
Material Selection
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2. Mid-century
Craftsman Essentials
Design based off of mid-century artwork shapes furniture styles but incorporates craftsman tile shapes to integrate styles. Color and artwork hold the styles separate yet unified.
Style incorporates thicker, more classic 1913 craftsman style tile boundaries and could integrate a statement color tile or artwork tile to center the style in its time period. Architecture Portfolio | 2018 Page | 17
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Taking a tour around my ancestral hometown in Fyresdal, Telemark, Norway after meeting a distant relative.
University of Oslo - International Summer School academic / studied Norwegian Architecture & Design, June - August 2017
After two years of professional work in Minneapolis, MN, I decided to enroll in a Norwegian Architecture and Design course at the University of OsloInternational Summer School. My course started in June 2017 and I spent 6 weeks learning the history and development of Norway’s architecture. Being half-Norwegian myself, this trip meant much more than just another academic opportunity. Since 2015 I have become fascinating with cultural architecture and my Norwegian-American heritage. The UiO course was just the beginning of my now extensive passion for culture and its implementations in rural areas as well as innovative affordable housing solutions. The experiences portrayed through these photographs detail my summer of exploration and wonder that surely impacted my direction in architecture. Norwegian research studies, cultural architecture and social housing
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When I visited the project in July 2017, I had been following its progress online for about 6 months. One of the best experiences in my life!
Another creative stair solution and lofted, “treehouse” bedroom. Home of Per Kristian Nygård and Line Anda Dalmar.
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Innovative solution to a stairway in a tight space and creative storage solutions. Home of Markus Lantto and Johanna Gullberg.
Svartlamon Experimental Housing Eksperimentboliger på Svartlamon
The experimental housing project at Svartlamon, a neighborhood of Trondheim, Norway, began building in 2013 with the goal of developing an alternative way of “living sustainably.” As described by the architects, Nøysom Arkitekter, th project is “an experiment in applied urban ecology” and “attempts to demonstrate the value of a nøysom (or frugal) use of resources, creative reuse and participation in architectural processes.” I am passionate about innovative affordable housing solutions and decided to travel to Trondheim while in Norway, hoping that I could chat with them about the project. It turns out Norwegians are even friendlier than described! They welcomed me in with cake and coffee and lead me on a tour of their homes...
Tenants each are responsible of building and designing the interior and exterior cladding of their homes. This one is of Per Kristian Nygård’s and Line Anda Dalmar’s home.
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Top Middle: Farmstead in Telemark, Norway. Left: Watercolor of rain cascading from a roof. Above: Home of my ancestor Gustav Vik, Norwegian Immigrant.
Top Middle: Grainary roof detail from Decorah, IA 1870’s. Above: Pencil drawing of a historic Chatfield, MN home, 2016.
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