Thesis Final Presentation Board 1

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The Interactively STEVEN GLASSMAN

2012 Thesis Studio

Water/Green

Thesis Statement

WIND

This Thesis project is an exploration into possible ways for incorporating architecture as a learning experience into sustainable design practices. Such an endeavor will promote healthy living and ensure that future generations will continue to thrive. Through a system of conscious and subconscious interactive elements the building encourages sustainable learning in “Moments of Green Living.” The building creates continual interaction with sustainable features like renewable power generation and water systems that recycle all waste products produced by the residents. Rec Node

-Point of Decision -Major activity area -Plaza space -Display for South Waterfront

Secondary Nodes -Zones of experience -Transitional links -Outdoor spaces -Public-Private blending

Destination Nodes

The building is located on SW Gibbs in Portland’s South Waterfront EcoDistrict. The building’s North Facade accelerates the strong winds from the Northwest towards wind turbines located on the East corner of the building. This creates an incredibly efficient energy production system.

-Destination spots -Neighborhood Points of interest -Public locations

Transportation Node -Street car access -OHSU Tram access -Pedestrian Bridge access -Automobile Entrance

Commercial Avenue -Avenue of Retail / Commercial -Pedestrian Friendly

Site Section 1” = 64’

Primary Market Types Unit Group A: Young couples with one or two children. These sustainability minded families hope to teach their children about the merits of green living.

Unit Group B: Large Families with 2 or more children. These large families are open minded to living in high-rise residential complexes as long as these buildings promote walkability, green-living, and provide plenty of outdoor recreational zones for their children to play

Unit Group C: This market type are couples of elderly or young adults hoping to start a family. These two groups live ecofriendly lifestyles and encourage active lifestyles among their peirs.

The South facade of the building is formed to create green terraces where residents are able to interact with the water collection systems of the building.

Tower Northern Facade


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