Housing Constructed with Greenhouse Componenets

THE DEGENERATE MENAGERIE

The Lake Naivasha architecture project endeavors to transform an abandoned flower farm located in Kenya by repurposing its greenhouse steel parts to create innovative housing and rain catchment structures. Embracing the ethos of sustainability and affordability, the project will employ flexible construction techniques utilizing vernacular materials such as greenhouse plastic, lumber yard trimmings, and CMU blocks. These adaptable dwellings, surrounded by a cluster of residential buildings, will be constructed using diverse construction types, including lightweight steel frames, timber trusses, and masonry walls. Moreover, the project envisions rain catchments shaped like flowers, repurposing the arched structures of the greenhouses, to harvest water. This water will be channeled to a central bath house area, enabling the local community to access clean water for bathing, drinking, cooking, and washing. By harnessing available high-quality materials and integrating improved building practices, this design seeks to foster sustainable development while providing cost-effective housing solutions for Lake Naivasha.

Liminal Spaces

Analysis of Temporal Landscapes

Location: Point Mallard, Decatur, AL

Advisor: Brad Collet

Dynamic: Individual Project

Semester: Fall 2022

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[05] Liminal Spaces

Summer | Point Mallard Water Park + Wheeler Wildlife Refuge

[05] Liminal Spaces

Winter | Point Mallard Water Park + Wheeler Wildlife Refuge

[05] Liminal Spaces

Watershed and Site Hydrology

University Aquatic Center

Parametric Shell Design Using Grasshopper

Location: Knoxville, TN

Advisor: Maged Guergis

Dynamic: Individual Project

Project Statement

The assigned task for the students is a comprehensive reimagining of the University of Tennessee Student Aquatic Center. To accomplish this, an analytical approach has been adopted, utilizing advanced parametric modeling methods within Rhino 3D, including the powerful tools of Grasshopper, Kangaroo, and Karamba. These cutting-edge computational design techniques have been employed to redesign the roof structure, resulting in a form that is not only visually captivating but also structurally unique and robust.

Taking inspiration from the renowned Sydney Opera House, the design process involved the assembly of individual shells, each functioning as an independent structural system. These shells, carefully crafted with precise geometric calculations, achieve remarkable strength and stability while allowing for harmonious integration. Embracing the principles of compositional diversity, the redesigned aquatic center comprises six distinctive exterior shells, each resembling an independent building within itself. The strategic arrangement of these shells generates intriguing coves and lobes, accentuating the dynamic interplay of light and shadow while creating an engaging visual experience for visitors.

Notably, the shells are interconnected solely through the strategic placement of ribbing designed to support the windows. This minimalistic connection approach enhances the structural integrity while contributing to the overall aesthetic coherence of the design.

In addition to the striking visual impact, the redesign also emphasizes architectural lightness through consideration of material selection and form. Each shell’s interaction with the ground is deliberately minimized, with only four specific points of contact. This intentional design choice allows the ceiling to seemingly detach from the ground, evoking the impression of a gentle peeling motion that reveals the interior space. The combination of the lightweight roof and the seemingly weightless windows creates a harmonious composition that conveys a sense of elevation, as if the entire structure is gracefully lifted off the ground.

To achieve a stable yet remarkably thin roof structure, an innovative technique derived from the pioneering work of the Block Research Group in Zurich, Switzerland, has been employed. This method employs a cable netting system, reinforced with a steel mesh and enveloped in industrial fabric, which is then sprayed with a few inches of concrete. The resulting composite structure exhibits exceptional strength-toweight ratios, enabling the creation of an airy and visually captivating roof.

By employing these advanced parametric modeling techniques, adhering to the principles of structural integrity, and incorporating innovative construction methods, the students have successfully reimagined the University of Tennessee Student Aquatic Center into a visionary architectural design. This redesigned edifice stands as a testament to the power of computational design and the transformative potential of embracing analytical thinking in architectural innovation.