Matthew R. Engman matthew.r.engman@gmail.com
PRIMARY LIVING
STUDIO
CRAWL SPACE
First Floor Diagram
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Open to Below
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UP
UP
UP
GARAGE
FORMAL LIVING
SLEEPING
Conventional Light Well
A Floor Plan - Level 1
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A Floor Plan - Level 2
Second Floor Diagram
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Proposed Light Well
The structure of the row house is splitlevel that is arranged across the width of the building. The floor plan is developed around two fixed cores: the stairs and the kitchen with a bathroom and utility room above. Each level can be used in different ways. The skylight provides the inner zone with daylight via a central light shaft that is incorporated into the stairs. Based on the open layout of the floor plan, the houses feature a high degree of spatial interlocking in a very small space making the structure both economical and diversified spatially
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Floor Plan - Level 3
Spring 2009| Kirkham St. Row House | Floor Plans & Diagrams
VACANT LOT
SITE LOCATION
11TH AVE.
12 th AVE.
KIRKHAM ST.
Section A
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Site Plan
Section B
Section C
Spring 2009| Kirkham St. Row House | Sections & Floor Plans
The proposal for the cabin utilizes a simple floor plan that is a split level because of a nine-foot limitation for wall height. To allow for more height in the interior, one floor plate shifts up four and a half feet. The floor’s surface consists of a polished concrete that allows heat from the sunlight on the south facade to be absorbed. One of the most notable characteristics of the dwelling is the roof, which the walls do not reach but end short of it. The walls are rimmed completely around the top by glazing. Above this airy aperture lies a two-foot-thick roof which looks to be a massive slab of concrete. The contrast between the plane of the roof with its apparent weight and the delicate glass, upon which it seems to float, magnifies the impression of unimpeded spaciousness within the dwelling.
Fall 2010 | Building Energy Systems | Owl Canyon Cabin
Summer Sun Angel
Winter Sun Angel
4’ overhang prevents summer sun to heat up the interiors directly by shading
Concrete floor works as thermal mass by heating up during winter by the low sun angel and releasing it at night
Section A Solar Heating thermal Mass
LIVING ROOM Operable door closes at night to prevent warm air from the interior space to be drawn back into the air space gap
Warm air heat up the interior space and cooler air is drawn into the air gap and is then heated and returned to the inside
Winter Sun Angel
B Double paned glazing 1/2” air space U value= 0.48
SLEEPING
Section B
Floor Plan
BATH
5” Air Space R value= 0.91 Black Paint 12” Concrete Masonry Block Limestone Aggregate R value= 3.7
Trombe Wall Heating Diagram A
Fall 2010 | Building Energy Systems | Owl Canyon Cabin | Floor Plans & Diagrams
Assembly Building Long Section
Spring 2011 | Comprehensive Building Design | Malama Kaua'i (agri) Cultural Center | Longitudinal Section
Processing Building Long Section Scale: 1’ = 1/64�
Spring 2011 | Comprehensive Building Design | Malama Kaua'i (agri) Cultural Center | Cross Section
Reception
Veranda
Inside-Outside Library
Stacks
Computer Stations
Veranda
Restroom
Restroom
Storage & Mechanical Room
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Veranda
Family Care
Education Building Long Section
Spring 2011 | Comprehensive Building Design | Malama Kaua'i (agri) Cultural Center | Cross Section
Sectional Diagram
Sectional System
Conventional Table
Integrated Legs
Three Sections Mirror Top Surface
Lower Bottom Surface
Complete Half Circles 292 Pieces
Full Circle 16 Individual Components
Fall 2010 | Introduction to Furniture | Coffee Table | Design / Constructability Diagram & Table Photos
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1. Wall Construction
3. Roof construction:
12.5 mm plasterboard vapor barrier 60 mm mineral-wood insulation 18 mm oriented strand board 120 mm mineral-wood insulation 16 mm chipboard 60/40 mm counter battens 40/40 mm larch slats
sealing layer separating layer 100 mm polyurethane insulation vapor barrier 160 mm concrete slave with exposed soffit
4. Reinforced concrete parapet with 2% falls
2. Shutter flap 40/40 mm larch slats
Fall 2009 | Archtectrual Detailing | balloon framing - Wall Section | Detail, Render, Physical Model
Compost Storage / Staging
Social Spaces
Water Feature
Permeable Cuts
Learning / Gathering Space
Food Prep/ Eating Space
Planting Pots
Rain-Catchment Barrels Raised Planting Boxes
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Scale: 1’ = 1/32�
The conceptual development of the site revolved around the challenges of removing concrete. Rather than trying to remove it completely, this scheme uses the removal as a design tool. By using a concrete saw, more precise shapes can be cut and used to build other parts of the garden. By creating permeability, the site better manages storm water and helps students better understand the necessary parts of a natural growing system. This strategy also eliminates the issues of dumping the concrete in terms of transportation and cost, and ultimately creates a synergy of the design.
The Site is located between Church St. and the Edge of the School's Scoccer Field. It recieves ample light throughout the year. Growing area is concentrated in the northen half of the site to optimize expose to the sun.
Fall 2010 | Homegrown Sustainability | Mission High School Green | Site Plan & Installation Day Images