P.01 FABRICATION

Modular Wood Block Construction Benefits

These joints illustrate the possibilities of systems that connect units without the use of nails or hardware, as a sustainable alternative.

PRESERVATION

These are factors that OSB is exposed to however, it lasts longer in comparison to other products.

This diagram illustrates the manufacturing process of OSB from start to finish.

They are immersed in conditioning ponds for cleaning and thawing, to prepare for processing. The logs are then sliced into thin strands (wafers) of a specific size.

The strands are stored in wet bins until ready to be dried.The strands pass through a rotary dryer until the desired humidity is reached. Fine particles are sieved off, for use as an energy source.

The strands are then mixed with resin and a small amount of wax, which improves the efficiency of the resin and increases resistance to moisture and water absorption.

The strands pass through orienters which form a mat composed of individual layers superimposed perpendicularly to each another.

The mats are pressed at high pressure and high temperature which causes the resins to react, thus forming a high density structural panel.

The panels are cut into standard sizes,and stamped according to grade. Once stacked in bundles, a sealant is applied to the sides to increase water resistance.

The use of modular wood-block construction is applicable to the general program of the Cedar Point Biological Station because they are often used for garages, workshops, and single room structures. Faceted wooden boards or OSB panels can be used to create he wooden box structures. These boxes can be used in a masonry-like technique to create the structure with low transportation costs, which would be beneficial in the for the more isolated Ogalala area. Self-sufficiency is also increased through the easy do-it-yourself modular block construction which opens the construction process to more people. Re-use of wood and plastic scraps for insulation and possibly using wood leftovers to create OSB insures a circular economy.

Use of a magnesium oxide layer or treated with chemicals that provide a physical barrier to flame

Recycled plastics and discarded wood shavings can be used to insulate more greenly.

Coats of quality exterior grade primer, paint, or stain will help waterproof standard oriented strand board panels.

OSB and other coposite boards are reletively pest free due to their cement.

OSB structural panels are extremely durable and are manufactured to resist uniform loads on their

(Ecofriendly): Sheathing in walls, flooring, and roof decking

(Toxic Chemicals): Furniture, Kitchen Cabinets, moldings, millwork, door parts, laminate flooring

(Produce Carbon Emissions): Beams, Subfloors, Shipping crates, roof and wall bracing

(Wood, dust, and skin irritation): I-joists, header, rim boards, decking

(Cheaper and Stiffer):

Structural framing for residential and commercial construction

Made into more structural elements like: Beams, Headers, Columns, Posts

Hyperboloid Deck

A B C D

CEDAR POINT BIOLOGICAL STATION LAKE MCONAUGHY, OGALLALA, NE

Furniture

Gathering area view by Nikita Mansinghani

Oak

Platforms/Ramps

Eastern Red Cedar

Structure

Oak

-Hard Wood

-Strong

-Resistance to moisture and fungus

-Found in N. America, Asia, N. Africa, Europe

-Used for outdoor furniture, cabinets, ships and boats, flooring, timber framing

Eastern Red Cedar

-Soft Wood

-Versatile and durable

-Aromatic qualities

-Found in N. America, W. Himalayas, Mediterranean

-Used for siding, shingles, decking, greenhouses, fences, chest, boxes

Footings

Exploded Axon 1’0”=3/32”

Deck Seating view by Nikita Mansinghani

Exploded Axonometric by Megan Pfiefer

Deck Seating view by Nikita Mansinghani

Heartshop

Studio | Spring 2022 | Year 3| Professor Jason Griffiths

This project is a workshop space for students to use located at cedar point Biological station in Ogallala, Nebraska. Cross laminated timber materials key to the design and the spacial arragenement and subration and additon of forms formed these spaces. The attic style roofing helps with the precipitation of the area. The curved roof trusses are inpsired by the invention and progress in organic forms of molding wood under high pressure and air tight conditions. The spacial organization includes various learning spaces class room and the workshop being one the first floor with flexible universal workshop space. The offices, library and other storage spaces are on the second level. The entry conditon is upon arrival from the north of on can also enter from the south from the elevated landform. The two stairs on either side of the exterior shell.

LEVEL 2: EXHIBITION

LEVEL 1: WORKSHOP

Temptations

Studio | Spring 2022 | Year 2| Professor Ernesto Andrade Sanchez

Inspired by multiple organic spaces, this space captures the essence of the city of Lincoln. The concept of subtracting and carving the volume were used to achieve the shell of the exterior gathering space. This concept derived from a carved apple influenced the form and shapes creating architectural volumes that are organic in nature. Each carve is intentional making openings that lead one to the dining hall.

The restaurant is positioned on the first floor for ease of circulation whereas the chef residencies are situated on the second floor with acess to a staicase adjacent to the professional kitchen. The focus is the notion that food brings people together. Temptations is not only a community space but also an experiential venture of food enjoyment entertained by the chefs that bring in a lot of cultural provisions and knowledge.

Exterior Seating

The Overrearch

AIA STUDENT COMPETITION | Fall 2021|Year 3 | Advisor Lloyd Shenefelt

Team: William Roarty, Ali Jabbar, Joshua Dickey

The Overreach is a community space designed for the Strawberry Hill neighbourhood located in Kansas City. Key considerations for the design intend include place-making, social Impact, equitable design, health, sustainability,resilient infrastructure, creativity, feasibility and sense of place. The existing site consists a steep hill that is being purposed as a viewing deck. The overrach is a community space that includes climbing wall, food gazabos, seatings, live wall, fountain, a cafe located under the hill and so much more. This gathering space is for the community to share, build and form connections especially after the isolation worldwide.