DESIGN PORTFOLIO
LESLIE GONZALEZ²
Hello, my name is Leslie Gonzalez Gonzalez (and no, this is not a typo). Here you can find my resume and a selection of works that show my interest in sustainability, community engagement, and inclusive design. I graduate from Florida Atlantic University’s professional B.Arch program and I am known for my honest, perseverant, and practical nature. It is common for me to first approach situations in a logical manner, but the solutions will be ultimately based on creative responses to the problems presented. Outside of the architecture world I am passionate about technology, food, nature, animals and leading a balanced and healthy lifestyle. If you enjoy my portfolio, feel free to contact me. SELECTED WORKS FOR FAU SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE content Miami Metropolitan Area lesliegzgz@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/leslie-gonzalez-b12737b1
01| MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING MODULARIZED UNIT COMPLEX SAVANNAH, GA
https://issuu.com/owl23/docs/portfolio
05| THE HAMMOCKS MIXED-USED CENTER FOR THE BLIND FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
11| FISHING HUB MIXED-USED COMMUNITY CENTER SAN ANDRES, CO
26| PERFORMANCE ANALYSES • LIBRARY, FL • SHONAN CHURCH, JP
37| OTHER WORKS • POSTER • SCULPTURE • MODEL-MAKING
CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION 2020
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
2017
MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE
2011
CUJAE, HAVANA
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE
SKILLS SOFTWARE
AUTOCAD RHINO SKETCHUP REVIT LUMION ADOBE SUITE AFFINITY SUITE MICROSOFT OFFICE ARCGIS GRASSHOPPER
PRODUCTION
LASER CUTTER 3D PRINTER CNC ROUTER MICROSOFT HOLOLENS WOOD SHOP MACHINERY DRAFTING
O.SYSTEMS
MICROSOFT WINDOWS MAC
AA-ARCHITECTURE
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING STUDIES
WORKSHOPS SP|2019
FOLOGRAM WORKSHOP BY COFOUNDER GWYLLIM JAHN,CPO
SU|2019
DESIGN COLLAB IN IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT - UNITY, VUFORIA, C#
CERTIFICATIONS 2021
LEED - GREEN ASSOCIATE
2019
CPTED - CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2021-PRESENT
• Assisting managers to provide clients with suitable design recommendations based on factors such as budget, the building site, and recent trends during different phases of a project. • Reworking and modifying designs based on comments and reviews from management and clients. • Interacting with team members to exchange ideas and provide support. • Conducting research and attending workshops and conferences to remain up-to-date with the latest design trends. • Actively involved in office culture.
ACHIEVEMENTS 2020
MAGNA CUM LAUDE GRADUATE
2018
TAU SIGMA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY IN ARCHITECTURE AND ALLIED ARTS
2016
PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY
LANGUAGES SPANISH
NATIVE
ENGLISH
FLUENT
FRENCH
BEGINNER | DELF A1
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER CPZ ARCHITECTS, INC PLANTATION, FL
2019-2020
WOODSHOP/FABRICATION LAB ASSISTANT FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
2014-2015
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT APL LOGISTICS/CFR AD HOLDINGS, LLC MIAMI, FL
2011-2014
SERVICE DESK AGENT ATOS SE TENERIFE, SPAIN
This project focused on the development of an open space master plan for a MULTI-GENERATIONAL housing complex. The primary design challenge was born from the need to provide housing opportunities to MINORITIES within Savannah’s downtown area. Three unit types were designed to accommodate different occupants. The common areas in each building contribute to SOCIAL INTERACTIONS between the inhabitants of each unit.
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MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING | SAVANNAH, GA
0’ 10’ 25’
SITE PLAN + SITE SECTION
50’
100’
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30’
20’
10’
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30’
20’
10’
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2-BEDROOM COMPACT UNIT
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2-BEDROOM + STUDIO UNIT
5’
15’
25’
3-BEDROOM SPLIT UNIT
ELEVATIONS + UNIT PROTOTYPES
COMMON AREAS
ACTIVITY DIAGRAM AXONOMETRIC
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LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD (LHOB) NORTH WEST ELEVATION Team: Enia M. Lopez & Leslie Gonzalez²
FAT VILLAGE FLAGLER+ART+TECHNOLOGY
SITE FLAGLER VILLAGE
SENSORY WALL OF LHOB ON MOCKINGBIRD TRAIL
MOCKINGBIRD TRAIL SCULPTURE WALK
SCULPTURE STOPS MOCKINGBIRD TRAIL
FAT VILLAGE
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THE HAMMOCKS | SITE ANALYSIS
THESIS STATEMENT “The hammock’s system creates a shelter and a canopy with its crisscrossed branches that filter light, provide a natural sensorial experience, and serve as a wayfinding network.” This project collaboration proposes a new design for the Lighthouse of Broward (LHOB) located in Fort Lauderdale‘s FlagLer Village Neighborhood. THE HAMMOCKS challenges architectural assumptions and delivers a sensorial experience beyond visual delight, through touch, sound, smell, and light people can experience the new LHOB. THE HAMMOCKS is born from the ecosystem found in the Everglades with which shares its name. The elements that make this ecosystem thrive are parallel to those found in the Lighthouse of Broward. These key factors serve as a guiding network to navigate through the spaces. Canopy
Midstory
Understory
Ground Cover
Hardwood Hammock
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN PROCESS
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SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
Lighthouse of Broward
Lighthouse of Broward
Commercial Gallery/ Cafe/
General Purpose Room
Bakery
Arts &
Arts &
Crafts
Crafts
Community M.E.P
Resources
Counseling
Counseling
Copy Volunteer Room
Manufacturing Office Office
Office Office
GROUND FLOOR Lighthouse of Broward/Commercial
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FLOOR PLANS
EIGHTH FLOOR
NINTH FLOOR
Multifamily Housing
Multifamily Housing
3 Bed. Unit
2 Bed. Unit
1 Bed. Unit
1 Bed. Unit
3 Bed. Unit Rooftop Garden
Residential Common Space M.E.P.
1 Bed. Unit
3 Bed. Unit
1 Bed. Unit 2 Bed. Unit
2 Bed. Unit
3 Bed. Unit
SEVENTH FLOOR Multifamily Housing
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ACTIVITY DIAGRAM
0’
10’
20’
40’
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Plaza + Main Entrance | Ground Floor
Housing Common Areas | Seventh Floor
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3D RENDERS
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03 31 00 Structural Concrete
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03 21 13 Reinforcement Bars
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03 35 00 Concrete Finishing
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05 12 00 Structural Steel
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32 94 33 Planters: Bison Stainless Steel Exterior Planter
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32 94 33 Planters: Bison Concrete Exterior Planter
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09 51 00 Suspended Acoustical Ceiling
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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings
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08 80 00 Glazing: Sun Control Windows
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08 11 13 Steel Window Frame
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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems
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07 76 00 Roof Pavers and Pedestals
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06 15 33 Wood Patio Decking: Bison Exterior Wood Decking
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04 22 00 Concrete Unit Masonry
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32 35 00 Screening Devices: McNichol’s Solar Mesh
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07 45 00 Translucent Roof Assemblies: Polygal Acrylic Roof Panels
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22 14 53 Rainwater and Stormwater Systems
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0’ 1’
WALL SECTION
3’
7’
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A FISHING HUB FOR THE FISHING COMMUNITY OF SAN ANDRES ISLAND (COLOMBIA)
San Andres Ecosystems show the effects of mass tourism and over- population such as reduced water quality from solid and liquid waste, the effect of inadequate infrastructure and poorly planned urban development. Although San Andres is surrounded by a rich maritime environment its fishermen have a high rate of unemployment. The introduction of an aquaculture facility can offset such deficit. This facility will create jobs by involving the community in a process that will benefit them. Research, production, and educating both community and tourism will improve the current socioeconomic situation and guarantee a future for employment and ecological resilience.
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AQUACULTURE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW | STATEMENT OF INTENT
UNDERGROUND WATER CONTAMINATION
Moderate High Extreme VULNERABILITY OF THE AQUIFER
Sand Mangrove Deposit Hydraulic Filling GEOLOGICAL COMPOSITION
Tapered Scree Miocene Formation Pliocene Formation
Site Location
PRECEDENT
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SITE ANALYSIS
1900 mm ~ 75 in/year 21% Rain Harvest
1. Compluvium A roof opening in an ancient roman house, through which rainwater discharged into a cistern in the atrium beneath it. 2. Displuviate Filtration System Having roofs sloping downward toward the WATER SOURCES compluvium. SAN ANDRES 3. Impluvium A cistern set in the atrium of an ancient Roman house to receive rainwater from the Average 200 People/Day compluvium. - 1 Year 4. Atrium 38,569 Gallons The main or central inner hall of an ancient Rainwater To Drink Roman house, open to the sky at the center 36% Water Treatment Plant 918.31 sq.ft = 85.31 sq.m and usually having a pool for the collection 35% Desalinization Plant Minimum Roof Cover To of rainwater. Also called cavaedium. 8% Aquifer Collect Water
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Administrative Buildings 500 square meters
Educational Building 1,059 square meters
Minimum Required: 87.31 square meters Total Achieved: 3,829 square meters 15
ROOF COVER CAPACITY
Aquaculture Facility Buildings 1,953 square meters
Fish Market & Small Restaurant 317 square meters
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Legend 1- Entrance/Reception 2- Educational 3- Administrative 4- Fish Market & Small Restaurant 5- Park 6- Community Node 7- Aquaculture Facility 8 - Retention Pond 9- Parking
0m 5m 10m
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50m
ROOF PLAN
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Legend 1. Mesh Filter 2. Concrete Gutter 3. Concrete Cistern 4. Water Pump 5. Water Filter
6. Restrooms & Cleaning 7. Agriculture 8. Drinking Water 9. Salt Water
WATER CIRCULATION DIAGRAM
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10. Pompano Fish 11. Queen Conch 12. Lobster 13. Seaweed
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Elevation 0m 1m
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4
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5m
10m
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Section 0m 1m
5m
10m
5 1 6
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Floor Plan
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0m 1m 5m
10m
Legend 1- Childcare Facility 2- Classroom 3- Agriculture 4- Cisterns For Rainwater Collection 5- Park 6- Restrooms
EDUCATIONAL
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5
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Elevation 0m 1m
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1
7
5m
10m
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Section 0m 1m
5m
10m
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6 2
5
1 4 3
Legend 1- Courtyard + Rainwater Collection 2- Administrative Offices 3- Storage 4- Meeting Room 5- HR 6- Restrooms 7- Community Node Meeting
ADMINISTRATIVE
Floor Plan 0m 1m 5m
10m
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4
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Elevation 0m 1m
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5m
10m
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Section 0m 1m
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10m
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Floor Plan
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0m 1m 5m
10m
Legend 1- Dinning Area 2- Produce Stands 3- Kitchen 4- Connection to Park 5- Storage 6- Restrooms
FISH MARKET
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Elevation 0m 1m
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5m
10m
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Section 0m 1m
5m
10m
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Legend 1- Entrance/Reception 2- Conch Tanks 3- Pompano Grow-out 4- Pompano Broodstock 5- Mechanical Room 6- Nursery/Hatchery 7- Dockmaster’s Office 8- Lab 9- Restrooms 10- Storage 11- Showers 12- Storage 13- Loading Dock 14- Algae + Lobster 15- Retention Pond
AQUACULTURE FACILITY
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10 9 3
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Floor Plan 0m 1m 5m
10m
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5 4 3
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Legend 1. Concrete Footing 2. Concrete Beam 3. Shutter Lock 4. Wood Railing 5. Metal Railing
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6. Shutter Metal Handle 7. Wood Frame 8. Corrugated Metal Sheet
1m
9. Sliding Shutter Track 10. Concrete Wall 11. Concrete Beam
WALL SECTION EXTERIOR CONDITION
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5 4 2 1
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Suspended Ceiling 1. Suspended Wood Ceiling 2. Aluminum Frame Structure 3. Sprinkler 4. Water Pipe 5. Metal Cable 6. Metal Hook 7. Metal Anchor
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Pivoting Louvers 1. Glazing 2. Aluminum Frame 3. Sliding Window Wheels 4. Sliding Window Track 5. Metal Anchor 6. Sliding Shutter Track 7. Wood Frame 8. Corrugated Metal Sheet 9. Metal Anchor
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SECTION DETAIL
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0.5m
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Legend 1. Concrete Footing 2. Concrete Water Cistern 3. Concrete Beam 4. L-Shape Metal Plate 5. Hollow Core Concrete Slab
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6. Metal Railing 12. Wood Framing 7. Wood Railing 13. Corrugated Metal 8. Rainwater Draining Pipe Sheet 9. Concrete Column 10. Waterproofing Sealant 11. Radiant Barrier
WALL SECTION EXTERIOR CONDITION
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Gutter 1. Rainwater Draining Pipe 2. Rebar Reinforcement 3. Rebar Reinforcement 4. Waterproofing Sealant
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5. Radiant Barrier 6. Corrugated Metal Sheet 7. Wood Framing 8. Reinforced Concrete
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Louvers 1. Concrete Wall 2. Aluminum Frame 3. Aluminum Louvers 4. Steel Louver Stop
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5. Aluminum Frame 6. Aluminum Handle 7. Mechanical Metal Plate
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SECTION DETAIL
0.25m
0.5m
1m
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DESIGN PERFORMANCE ANALYSES *DIVA *Rhino 6 *Grasshopper *Climate Consultant 6.0
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Miami, FL
kWh/m2 200.00< 180.00 160.00 140.00 120.00 100.00 80.00 60.00 40.00 20.00 <0.00
Solar Radiation per year
Grasshopper Script
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AIRFLOW SIMULATION | LIBRARY
“Dry-Bulb temperature is a measure of sensible heat. Sensible heat is what is felt or sensed and is measured by a drybulb thermometer. Sensible heat is the kind of heat that increases the temperature of air; an open fire in the fireplace of a living room increases sensible heat.” The site is located in Miami, Florida. During research, the month of June emerged as the one with the highest drybulb temperature. Given that this is a crucial indicator of the outdoor level of comfort, it was deemed important the analysis of the conditions during the aforementioned month. *Climate Consultant 6.0
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
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Velocity
Pa. 60.29< 53.99 47.70 41.40 35.11 28.81 22.52 16.22 9.93 3.63 <-2.66
Ground Floor Plan
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Pressure
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) RESULTS FOR GROUND FLOOR
North-East
North-West
South-West
South-East
FIRST ITERATIONS BEFORE FINAL DESIGN
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One of the important aspects of this project is the option the public has to enjoy the outdoor spaces. Results in plan and section show a reasonable amount of airflow. These are shaded areas that need airflow in order to meet a certain level of comfort. As it has been further demonstrated in a more detailed section analysis, this objective was met.
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COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD) RESULTS IN SECTION
CASE STUDY
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Lux 115900.00 < 104310.00 92720.00 81130.00 69540.00 57950.00 46360.00 34770.00 23180.00 11590.00 <0.00
Location: Kanagawa, Japan Built: November, 2014 Architect: Takeshi Hosaka The roof structure’s composition seeks to provide direct light to the altar. The six curved roof surfaces are at different heights, which allows light to come into the spaces and relate to the altar itself. Direct sunlight and skylight vary according to different times of the year and are summarized as follows. Summer (June): At 8 am, the sunlight is present inside the church. It is more prominent in the higher curved roofs, which allows the light to reach the middle of the worship area. At 12 pm, the light enters from the clerestory and lateral windows. At 6 pm, due to the low angle of the Sun, the light inside the church is predominantly indirect sunlight. Spring (March): At 8 am, the sunlight is indirect. It shines through the windows and the curved roof. At 12 pm, the Sun angle shifts to the SouthEast windows, not affecting the roof. At 6 pm, the light is shared between the South-East windows and the middle roof structure, partially. Winter (December): At 8 am, the light crosses the clerestory windows and shines directly on the altar and partially on the North-West windows. At 12 pm, the Sun shines on the North-West windows only. At 6 pm, direct and indirect sunlight is being cast on all six curves of the roof structure. TEAM : LESLIE G., BRUNO E., COLLIN P.
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DAYLIGHTING SIMULATION | SHONAN CHURCH
kWh/m2 636.66 < 573.00 509.33 445.67 382.00 318.33 254.67 191.00 127.33 63.67 <0.00
kWh/m2 44.14 < 39.72 35.31 30.89 26.48 22.07 17.65 13.24 8.83 4.41 <0.00
kWh/m2 636.66 < 573.00 509.33 445.67 382.00 318.33 254.67 191.00 127.33 63.67 <0.00
kWh/m2 44.14 < 39.72 35.31 30.89 26.48 22.07 17.65 13.24 8.83 4.41 <0.00
kWh/m2 990.52 < 891.47 792.42 693.37 594.31 495.26 396.21 297.16 198.10 99.05 <0.00
kWh/m2 56.40 < 50.76 45.12 39.48 33.84 22.20 22.56 16.92 11.28 5.64 <0.00
Radiation Rose
SkyDome Lux
12 AM 6 PM 12 PM 6 AM 12 AM
<77420.00 45700.00 42130.00 36560.00 32990.00 22850.00 18280.00 9140.00 4570.00 1870.00 <0.00
Lux 12 AM 6 PM 12 PM 6 AM 12 AM
<123000.00 101700.00 90400.00 79100.00 67800.00 56500.00 45200.00 33900.00 22600.00 12300.00 <0.00
Tenth 12 AM 6 PM 12 PM 6 AM 12 AM
<10.00 9.00 8.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 <0.00
Illuminance & Cloud Cover Charts
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MARCH 21ST
Lux 150.00
MARCH 21ST
135.00
8 AM
120.00 105.00 90.00 12 PM
75.00 50.00 45.00 30.00
6 PM
8 am
15.00 <0.00 JUNE 21ST
Lux 150.00 135.00
8 AM
120.00 105.00 90.00 12 PM
75.00 50.00 45.00
12 pm
30.00
6 PM
15.00 <0.00 DECEMBER 21ST
Lux 150.00 135.00
8 AM
120.00 105.00 90.00 12 PM
75.00 50.00 45.00 30.00
6 PM
15.00 <0.00
DIVA Graphs
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6 pm
Lux
JUNE 21ST
150.00
DECEMBER 21ST
135.00 120.00 105.00 90.00 75.00 50.00 45.00 30.00 15.00 <0.00 Lux 150.00 135.00 120.00 105.00 90.00 75.00 50.00 45.00 30.00 15.00 <0.00 Lux 150.00 135.00 120.00 105.00 90.00 75.00 50.00 45.00 30.00 15.00 <0.00
3D Graphs Grasshopper Script
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OTHER WORKS
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POSTER - NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
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SCULPTURE - ON THE PROCESS OF LEARNING (CONCRETE, PAPER, MESH)
MATERIALITY STUDY MODELS - THE HAMMOCKS
(PLASTER, WOOD, MESH)
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FINAL MODEL - THE HAMMOCKS
(CARDBOARD, CHIPBOARD, RESIN, CLEAR PVC, WOOD)
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THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY PORTFOLIO! Miami Metropolitan Area lesliegzgz@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/leslie-gonzalez-b12737b1
LESLIE GONZALEZ²