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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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George Mason University BS George Mason University MS
Information Technology Information Systems
Minor In Business Management Graduate Certificate in Information Engineering
Booz Allen Hamilton Flexera Software
Management Consultant Technology Consultant Software Licensing Analyst SME in Adobe & Oracle Licensing
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Architecture T. Gordon Little Fellow
Passionate about the intersection of design and technology. Committed to research and development. Always learning. Always growing. Card-Carrying Geek. Unabashed Nerd.
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PONDERING PALLADIO
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RUBBER BAND TOWER
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
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FREEDOM WITHIN TENSION
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REVISITING REVIT
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MODELING SIMMONS
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DESIGN SCRIPTING
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PARA-MEDIA 38 ROBOTIC OPERATIONS
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ELEMENTS 42 SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHY
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CO-HUB 48 RECONSTRUCT 56 BRIDGED FOLD
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SITE CONTEXT This group project explored how people connect in an increasingly digital space. We began by mapping historical Indian Trails and trading routes as the primary means of communication. We overlaid these paths with the current existing technological infrastructure analyzing existing cell towers and fiber optic cables as the current means of communication. We then explored connections, historic and current, physical and virtual, through modeling. 7
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1. MIXED REALITY PROJECTION Using Projection mapping techniques, we explored overlaying a projected image on a clear screen with the Amicalola Falls visible in the distance. 2. MOBILE GEOCACHING ZONE We used augmented reality and gamification principles to encourage education about the ecology of Amicalola Park. 3. LIVE DATA SENSOR BRIDGE Environmental sensors are installed throughout the site providing a constant and live feedback loop. This information is displayed through a combination of LEDs and projections.
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Reflecting the history of Sloss Furnaces National Landmark in Birmingham AL, this project addresses the need for an arts tech hub for millennials and the under-served community through a design invoking both the rational and poetic pleasures of machinic utility and play. This design reflects the historic function of Sloss Furnaces as a pig iron-producing blast furnace through the contemporary use of polished red steel for the structure, facade and circulation of the main building. The focal point is the 40-foot-high drum spanning the three programmatic quadrants, accommodating the creation of large sculptures.
SPARK@SLOSS ARTS MACHINE
SPARK@SLOSS MAYORAL MASTERPLAN INITIATIVE LOCATION: BIRMINGHAM, AL
LIVING MACHINE | INTERDISCIPLINARY | ARTS | TECHNOLOGY | ROBOTICS INDUSTRIAL | STEEL | CONCRETE | MODULAR | FLEXIBLE | EXTENDABLE AUTONOMOUS | SCULPTURE | NEW | OLD
Reflecting the history of Sloss Furnaces National Landmark, this project addresses the need for an arts tech hub for millennials and the underserved community through a design invoking both the rational and poetic pleasures of machinic utility and play. This design reflects the historic function of Sloss Furnaces as a pig iron-producing blast furnace through the contemporary use of polished red steel for the structure, façade and circulation of the main building. The focus of this design is an interdisciplinary building housing the Fire Arts, Industrial Design and New Media/Robotics quadrants. The front of the building invites the visitor to immerse themselves in the studios for each of these quadrants, through large glass curtain walls. The remainder of the façade consists of garage door panels embracing an industrial form and function. The building is designed according to a modular logic with machined wall panels which allow flexibility to expand or change the structure as needed. The focal point is the 40 foot high drum spanning the three quadrants, accommodating the creation of large sculptures. Adjacent to this structure, lies a sculpture garden with a meandering path beneath the viaduct, and a raised path offering a unique vantage point over the site. These paths connect the parking structure with central gathering space of the site, which lies between the three aforementioned quadrants and the performing arts building. The central zone consists of a multifunctional plaza and amphitheater.
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The focus of this design is an interdisciplinary building housing the Fire Arts, Industrial Design and New Media/ Robotics quadrants. The front of the building invites the visitor to immerse themselves in the studios for each of these quadrants through large glass curtain walls. The remainder of the faรงade consists of garage door panels embracing an industrial form and function. The building is designed according to a modular logic with machined wall panels which allow flexibility to expand or change the structure as needed. 14
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After analyzing the action of reading through photography and modeling, I developed a sheltered space for individual and collective reading in the courtyard space behind the Hinman Research Building.
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With a partner, I studied the Villa Rotunda by Andrea Palladio. We mastered AutoCAD and Rhino 5 through analysis of this precedent.
Villa Rotunda
ARCH 6471 Media & Modeling Fall 2016 Instructor: Sabri Gokmen Yue Liu Axonometric Drawing Villa Rotunda
Villa Rotunda Team Members: Razan Altiraifi, Yue Liu
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In this structures group project, we designed a bridge intended to fail at 100 lbs. By following the Moment Diagram, our group designed a simple-beam structure. We hypothesized the structure would fail at members 1 and 31. The calculations below show how we derived the form of our bridge.
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Rubber Band Tower
For this structures group project we created a BRACED FRAME tower. We alternated 30” and 40” wooden dowels around the base. We glued those connections to strengthen those joints. We expected the towerIIto fail at this connection. RAZAN ALTIRAIFI STRUCTURES
RUICHENG GUO connected through 1.75” x 1.75”ARCH The dowels were cubes6252 with holes drilled through. We used aMACBETH total of 28 cubes for the 7 floors includingGROUP the 10”x10”x10” base. JOSHUA 2 JIAYU WANG Finally, we wrapped rubber bands around theBRACED wooden FRAME cubes in a diagonal pattern. YIREN ZHU
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With a partner, we created form work for plaster as a means of understanding the use of concrete in construction.
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09 70 00 Wall Finishes 04 28 00 Concrete Form Masonry Units
Group project analyzing the Parking Deck at Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia.
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For my portion of the building, I explored a stair detail as well as a wall section with call-outs detailed below.
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Placed upon a patch of grass embraced by Clough Commons, our team’s tensegrity model welcomes Georgia Tech students to an outdoor oasis for reading, resting, and exploring. It consists of thirteen steel rods, each held in position by a network of steel cables. The resulting structure is stable and airy, with thoughtfully articulated views of the surrounding campus and a framed view of the cityscape beyond. Land Slopes Downward 10’ Drop
Our tensegrity was generated using Rhino and Grasshopper, relying heavily upon parametric modeling techniques and the use of the Grasshopper Physics component. In this manner we were able to experiment with variations in every aspect of the model: the shape and placement of both the top and bottom plan views, the length of the rods, and the tension placed upon them.
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As we wanted a structure that would be solid and stand upright, we maintained relatively high tension. Although we kept the top and bottom plans of the tensegrity cables precisely equal, our decision to vary the lengths of the rods resulted in a complex and intriguing composition of varying positions and angles. We were particularly intrigued by the unique capabilities of tensegrity structures to feature floating, seemingly untethered members held within a web of cables. Our twelve firmly planted rods are interrupted by one small, playfully floating member held in position by the surrounding cable structure. Twelve figures pulled this way and that by opposing forces are placed in counterpoint to the one free floating rod, speaking to an inner reality in which we are similarly pulled by our stresses and responsibilities, but may still find moments of peace and freedom within them.
Placed upon a patch of grass embraced by Clough Commons, our team’s tensegrity model welcomes Georgia Tech students to an outdoor oasis for reading, resting, and exploring. It consists of thirteen steel rods, each held in position by a network of steel cables. The resulting structure is stable and airy, with thoughtfully articulated views of the surrounding campus and a framed view of the cityscape beyond. Our tensegrity was generated using Rhino and Grasshopper, relying heavily upon parametric modeling techniques and the use of the Grasshopper Physics component. In this manner we were able to experiment with variations in every aspect of the model: the shape and placement of both the top and bottom plan views, the length of the rods, and the tension placed upon them.
As we wanted a structure that would be solid and stand upright, we maintained relatively high tension. Although we kept the top and bottom plans of the tensegrity cables precisely equal, our decision to vary the lengths of the rods resulted in a complex and intriguing composition of varying positions and angles. We were particularly intrigued by the unique capabilities of tensegrity structures to feature floating, seemingly untethered members held within a web of cables. Our twelve firmly planted rods are interrupted by one small, playfully floating member held in position by the surrounding cable structure. Twelve figures pulled this way and that by opposing forces are placed in counterpoint to the one free floating rod, speaking to an inner reality in which we are similarly pulled by our stresses and responsibilities, but may still find moments of peace and freedom within them. 31
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Final Group Project from the Revit course, showcasing our design of a mixed-use building.
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Along with a partner, I conducted a facade study of Simmons Hall in Cambridge, MA. We analyzed the perforations as well as the color distribution across the window system.
RECONFIGURATION | VARIATION OF COLOR MAPPING TO FACADE SYSTEMS
OPTIMIZING THE COST BY USING ONE TYPE OF THE FREE FORM PANEL, WITH THE GRIDED PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS. THIS MIGHT REDUCE THE CONSTRUCTION COST, BY PRODUCING TWO CASTING MOLDS INSTEAD OF FIVE AS THE ORIGINAL SITUATION. THE REPETITION PROBABILITY OF THE FREE FORM PANEL, CAN BE EASILY ACHIVED WITHOUT COST RESTRICTIONS. ALSO, THE PANEL CAN BE ROTATED OR DISPLACED TO CREAT AN INTERSTING FACADE SYSTEM.
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project - properties - install other frameworks download .Net developer pack 4.5.2 Randomly Place Doors/Windows on Mass find all walls in the project for each wall, get the width of the wall check for collisions randomly place X number of windows in that wall int NumOfWindows int NumOfDoors NumOfWindows = Random(Walls. Width/10) OR input button â&#x20AC;&#x153;How many windows would you like placed per wall?â&#x20AC;? get text Input: Walls into array for each wall in array{ for i=0,i<NumOfWindows,i++{ get wall.width check for collisions, no overlap place window at random x and y coordinates along wall } for i=0,i<NumOfDoors,i++{ get wall.width check for collisions place doors at random x and y coordinates} REVIT API: Wall Class TextBox Class NewOpening Method (Wall, XYZ, XYZ) //Creates a rectangular opening on a wall.
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REVIT PLUG-IN I used the C# programming language to write a Revit plug-in which randomly generates and places windows on a simple building model.
3D CANVAS Tetris City allows the user to play a web browserbased 3D geometric game placing cubes in a 3d canvas.
PROJECTION MAPPING Using the Processing IDE, I developed an interactive installation utilizing projection mapping with video and audio integration.
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Through parametric iteration and generative design, I arrived at a design for a New Media facility for media production and screenings utilizing mixed-media, drones and virtual reality immersive experiences.
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Through scripting in grasshopper, I operated a 5 axis Kuka robot to perform a variety of activities such as Light Painting, Calligraphy, and Slice & Ink.
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A group project translating physical interactions into a virtual experience through projection mapping onto a 3-story waterfall bench. The concept consisted of a set of interactive podiums representing elements and a canvas to project the usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collective inputs.
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PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Beltline sculpture makes its way to Tech http://nique.net/life/2018/10/02/beltline-sculpture-makes-its-way-to-tech/
GEORGIA TECH SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE PHOTOGRAPHER Event & Portraiture Photography https://arch.gatech.edu/georgia-tech-selects-school-architecture-student-academic-recognition-day-honor
GEORGIA TECH WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE STUDENT ART EXHIBITION
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In 2021, the Obama Presidential Library will find its home in Jackson Park of Woodlawn Chicago and this is by no means accidental. Given the state of the nation, it is important to focus on the neglected populations of America. The Presidential Library will work to revitalize Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s South Side, specifically the Woodlawn neighborhood, through opportunities that will improve the standard of living through social and education programs for the community. Circulating statistics project the complex will create around 500 varying opportunities for employment and an estimated $2.1 billion worth of economic influx within its first ten years of operation alone.
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For Woodlawn, an addition like this will serve as a beacon of hope for community members who have been struggling to economically and socially break from the remnants of its darker past onset in 1983 by the Columbian World Exhibition. Situated amongst some of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most legendary landmarks, Woodlawn has already been naturally primed to fit within the context of a greater legacy. As a response to the existing context and the request of a transitoriented development that will house the 63rd street commuter rail station, we present Co-Hub, a center for movement.
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Co-Hub defines the idea of what it means to be in tandem with the community by catalyzing financial and personal growth while being a station for implementation. Co-Hub is dynamic not only because it serves as a physical gateway to Woodlawn, but because it is designed to move people towards a prosperity evoked by their own action. It is a resource for those without; a place of refuge for those in need. It will serve as an emblem of empowerment, reverberating the heart of Woodlawn and all the potential that resides within it. This neighborhood embodies a history and a culture that Co-Hub firmly grounds in the wake of the changing environment. In time, the Obama Presidential Library will become a national landmark, making Woodlawn a destination for people of all creeds and backgrounds. Co-Hub will present opportunity for transcultural and trans-generational blending. It paints a picture of emergence, telling the beauty of the story found within it. Co-Hub will remind its members of all they have to gain. In this process, the people of Woodlawn have made the call to action very clear. With Co-Hub, we materialize the aspirations of the neighborhood
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From analyzing and reconfiguring Jean Prouveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic demountable house, I developed a mixed-use building pursuing concepts of modularity and maximizing access to retail and community green space.
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This design for a pedestrian bridge on the Atlanta Beltline was developed through the exploration of folding techniques and the strength of triangulation. Those on bicycles and those walking are separated in the center of the bridge via two tunnels.
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In this studio, I explored the elasticity and flexibility of various iterations of bucklinginduced kirigami patterns. I researched potential architectural and structural applications of these patterns based on the folding behavior under different conditions. This analysis included light studies and measuring the breaking point at which a pattern failed.
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Once an appropriate pattern was selected for further development, I chose to design a roof structure for an urban mosque in Atlanta. The expansion and contraction of this overhang reflects the various programs taking place within the space. When expanded, the outdoor courtyard is shaded allowing the mosque activities to flow outwards. The contracted position promotes the intimate and tranquil setting preferred during prayer services. I used the Arduino electronics platform including sensors and motors to demonstrate the expansion and contraction of the roof.
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UNDULATING ROOF AS VISUAL REFLECTION OF THE MUSLIM CALL TO PRAYER
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YOUR ARCHITECTURE RAN INTO A AND NOW IT As the architect’s workflow becomes increasingly digital, the end product has become an information model. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will revolutionize the work of the architect as design knowledge becomes codified within technology. Likewise, technology holds the potential to democratize design for the masses from a world where architects design only 2% of houses. Comparing and contrasting the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with the Architecture Design Process, I propose the intervention of an intelligent architectural software program into the traditional design and construction workflow.
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Architecture is an elite profession both internally within the industry and externally in the make-up of clients. Internally, the field of architecture struggles with issues of diversity and equity. The path to licensure is long and arduous, losing many in the journey, while the control over the protected title of “architect” presents a vision of an unattainable trophy. Externally, the average citizen has no cause to ever directly interact with an architect, while living and working within the work of architects.
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Nowhere is this clearer than within residential architecture. A mere two percent of houses are designed by architects. There have been many software companies which have tried to fill this need by providing design software for the layperson. However, these software programs fail to educate the user about design while also assuming a technological proficiency. In this era of DIY, these programs are tempting to homeowners who can produce floorplans and take them to a builder.
BUILDING TYPOLOGY Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use Institutional BUILDING STYLE Modern High Tech Deconstructivist Parametricism PROPERTY LOCATION CODES & REGULATIONS Location-based regulations Codes Setbacks Regulations
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I propose an intelligent design program that builds a profile of the user through a variety of activities. This technology would then use Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to propose a design solution. This software simulates the activities of an architect, serving to educate the user in the complexity of design while exposing them to a field they would never encounter otherwise. This software merely emulates an architect but could never completely replace the less tangible years of experience and education in theory, history, culture and philosophy that an architect would bring to a project. However, such a professional is out of reach for most people. This software also provides the end user with a measure of agency allowing them to modify their design until they are satisfied. Software will never lose patience with the endless changes and back and forth typical to an iterative design process.
BUILDING CHASSIS Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use Institutional INTERIOR INFILL
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Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use Institutional RESPONSIVE FACADE Single Family Residential Multi-Family Residential Mixed Use Institutional
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blockchain contracts FACTORY Components arrive from fabricator flatpacked & shipped flatbed ruck
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The construction industry is in dire need of democratization and fair competition through a reimagined approach to supply chain management. I propose an API defining a set of rules and standardized connections for building construction. This blueprint allows manufacturers of everything from Integrated Wall Panels to modular bathrooms to rest assured their products integrate into an existing and agreed upon system, as long as they adhere to the protocols. Just as the USB interface means any device manufacturer who adheres to the standards can be assured their device or product will connect to any computer. Architecture is at the intersection of science and art. More than any field, architecture is positioned to utilize technology to build a more equitable world. This means looking inward first to how we function as an industry. Then we need to take a hard look at who we service (everyone) and who we report to (clients with money). 71
API: APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE In computer programming, an application programming interface is a set of subroutine definitions, communication protocols, and tools for building software. In general terms, it is a set of clearly defined methods of communication among various components. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_programming_interface
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API: ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMMING INTERFACE In architecture and construction, the architectural programming interface will be a set of construction definitions, communication protocols, and tools for building compatible building components. In general terms, it is a set of clearly defined methods of communication among various building components. 73
PLACE The process begins with the Developer-Architect. This actor owns the properties on which development can take place. This actor adds their available plots of land to the Property Database. The DeveloperArchitect enters all the relevant information about each property. Relevant information ranges from basic geographical properties such as address and dimensions of the plot to information typically gathered in a site survey. This database will capture topographic information which will dictate allowable building on this site. The combination of geographic information and topography allows the database to pull relevant codes and regulations including zoning requirements.
DESIGN The core of the process is the Design Client. This proposal operates under the assumption that the Design Client does not need to be an expert in design or technology to be a beneficiary of this process. The Design Client first selects a lot from the Property Database. The Design Client then participates in a series of activities allowing the AI to build a detailed profile of them. At the end of this iterative process, the AI proposes a set of designs. The Design Client then collaborates with the AI, modifying the design until satisfied. A live invoice is updated as changes are made, allowing the Design Client to be aware of the cost to their decisions. The Design Client is also made aware of how many factories might be involved in their proposed design. 74
FABRICATE Democratization of the Factory role is crucial to this process. The workflow is dependent on the adherence to a set of standardized connections between components and modules. Each factory adds their components or modules to the Factory Database. The standardized connections allow various components from diverse factories to coexist in one structure.
LOOP Every AI-designed building includes sensors that collect usage data facilitating the goal of data-driven design. The building occupants are also asked to regularly complete post-occupancy surveys providing a human measure of satisfaction with the process and final design. This allows the AI to engage in machine learning in order provide better solutions with every subsequent client.
ASSEMBLE The AI outputs a complex BIM Model and sends it to a local Assembly Partner. These trained and skilled local builders will generally pour a foundation and assemble prefabricated components above, resulting in a fast and efficient process.
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READ THE ROOM Fall 2016 Core I Studio Studio Title: Visual Awareness & Architectural Thinking Through Analog Technique Professors: Brian Bell, Marisabel Marratt Tools: Hand-Drafting, Physical Model Making RECONSTRUCT Spring 2017 Core II Studio Studio Title: Logics of Architectural Design Professor: David Yocum Tools: Autocad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop PARA-MEDIA Summer 2017 Studio Title: Professor: Tools:
Core III Studio Manifold Futures Keith Kaseman Rhino, Grasshopper, CNC Router, CNC Hot Wire
STUDIO COURSEWORK
ARTS MACHINE Fall 2017 Advanced Design Studio I Studio Title: The Architecture of Integration: An Homage to the New American Workforce Professor: Stuart Romm Tools: Rhino, VRay, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
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in PLACE Spring 2018 Studio Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
Advanced Design Studio II - Portman Prize Competition Studio Crafting Impact: Reimagining Architecture by Reimagining Construction Jennifer Pindyck Razan Altiraifi (Project Manager), Ruicheng Guo (Renderer), Elaine Lopez (Graphics) Rhino, VRray, Grasshopper, Projection Mapping in Processing, Vuforia, Unity, Ricoh 360 Camera, Google Cardboard VR Headset
KIRIGAMI MOSQUE Fall 2018 Design & Research I Studio Studio Title: Structural Folds: Folding as a form Generator Professor: Daniel Baerlecken Tools: Rhino, VRay, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Arduino (IDE & electronics) CTRL ALT DES Spring 2019 Studio Title: Professors: Tools:
Design & Research II Studio Performance Specifications: A directed thesis studio and M.Arch capstone George Johnston Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects, Rhino 6
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PONDERING PALLADIO Fall 2016 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
Media & Modeling I AutoCAD, Rhino Sabri Gokmen, Dennis Sheldon (Coordinator) Razan Altiraifi, Yue Liu Rhino, Grasshopper, 3D Printing
MODELING SIMMONS Spring 2017 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
Media & Modeling II Rhino, Grasshopper Sabri Gokmen, Dennis Sheldon (Coordinator) Razan Altiraifi, Areej Ali Rhino, Grasshopper, 3D Printing
FREEDOM WITHIN TENSION Summer 2017 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
Media and Modeling III Advanced Rhino James Park Razan Altiraifi, Adriana Perez-Leyva, Dreama Johnson, Ruicheng Guo Rhino, VRray, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
REVISITING REVIT
Fall 2017 Practice Elective Course Title: Revit Professor: Geoffrey Maulion Team: Razan Altiraifi, James Waldon, Brenda Huynh, Emily Wilson Tools: Revit
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DESIGN SCRIPTING
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Fall 2017 Course Title: Professor: Tools:
Professional Elective Advanced Design Scripting Matthew Swarts, Dennis Sheldon (Coordinator) Processing (applets, projection mapping), java/javascript, html/css, github, heroku, C# (Revit plugin)
ROBOTIC OPERATIONS Spring 2018 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
ELEMENTS
Fall 2018 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools: Demo Video:
Professional Elective Robotic Operations Keith Kaseman Razan Altiraifi, Sydney Haltom Rhino, Grasshopper with Kuka Plug-in, Kuka Robotic Arm, CNC Hot Wire
Industrial Design Designing Interactive Environments Hunter Spence Razan Altiraifi, Morgan Ott, Sarah Brooks, Nazanyn Tabatabael, Henry Kim, Jason Paul TouchDesigner (Projection Mapping), Arduino, fabrication tools in workshop https://youtu.be/qXCPLQm9dik
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July-Oct 2018 Competition: Organization: Advisor: Team: Tools:
STUDENT COMPETITION ENTRY 2018 BARBARA G. LAURIE NOMA STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION Georgia Tech Chapter of the National Organization for Minority Architecture Students Herman Howard Bangseh Akuchu, Razan Altiraifi, Chelsea Davis, Paula Morales, Victoria Olangunn, Solangely Rivera, Candace Seda Rhino, VRay, Physical Model
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I Fall 2016 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
Construction Technology and Design Integration I Charles Rudolph Razan Altiraifi, Areej Ali Plaster of Paris
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II Spring 2018 Course Title: Professors: Team: Tools:
Construction Technology II Dennis Shelden, Howard Wertheimer Razan Altiraifi, Areej Ali, Brenda Huynh, Maryam Alatassi, Joshua Macbeth Rhino, AutoCAD
FUNICULAR 4 Fall 2017 Course Title: Professor: Team: Tools:
Structures I James Case, Chris Putman, Jonathon Dessi-Olive Razan Altiraifi, Areej Ali, Adriana Perez-Leyva, Brooke Edwards Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
RUBBER BAND TOWER Spring 2018 Course Title: Professors: Team: Tools:
Building Structures II Russell Gentry, Leila Mohimi (TA) Razan Altiraifi, Ruicheng Guo, Joshua Macbeth, Jiayu Wang, Yiren Zhu Rhino, Digital Fabrication Lab - woodworking tools
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