Zachery Howser (1994) lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Design from The Design School at Arizona State University, where he continued earn his Master of Architecture title. His passion and interest for design encompasses many disciplines and sectors; architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, sustainability, biomimicry, amongst others. Outside of professional work, he participates in design competitions to improve and challenge his crafts. His approach to design is rooted in the context of the design, in all meanings of the word. He then develops a dialectic to inform and support his works, revealing truths, suppositions, and manifestations of what the designs can be. Zachery hopes to make an impactful contribution to the practices he works at, as well as the world.
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FIRE STATION 55 Fire Station 55 expands the role of the typical fire station by responding not only to the function of an emergency response center, but to also respond to the surrounding community and environment. Station 55 is a landmark and catalytic building for the developing north phoenix communities with communityoriented considerations and environmentally responsive design strategies inspired by natural biology and vernacular practices. As a pioneer building in an area of future development, Station 55 has the opportunity to set a precedence to encourage sustainable design strategies and conscientious lifestyles appropriate for Phoenix. In collaboration with: Ryan Kiefer
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SILVERADO SCIENCE CENTER Silverado Science Center educates visitors about water. The site calls attention to an intersection of moving waters, introducing the SRP canal to the Indian Bend wash. Silverado Science Center utilizes this opportunity to further explore the treatment, maintenance, uses, conservation, and recycling of water. Silverado Science Center features dynamic movement and applications in hopes of creating a space that encourages users to become educated water resource advocates. In collaboration with: Jordan Hinds
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AQUA ATRIUM APARTMENTS The area around 1 East Camelback Road is adapting to a modern way of living. People are adapting, as well, to these changes; taking part in the change. 1 East Camelback has the ability to adapt as well. Originally a BMO Harris bank building, 1 East Camelback is adapting into multi-family housing. By introducing passive, sustainable, and biomimetic solutions to the existing structure, 1 E Camelback better adapts to its climate and context.
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CIENEGA TREATMENT CENTER Cienega Treatment Center responds to the pre-existing urban conditions of Los Angeles in a variety of ways. Water quality, and the health and wellbeing of its citizens, are the primary focuses of CTC. These conditions are remedied with the integration of a constructed wetland system and a detoxification system. About 75% of the stormwater ends up flowing down the Los Angeles canals in a typical rainstorm and is lost to Santa Monica Bay and Long Beach Harbor. In Los Angeles, the homeless population has jumped 12% in the last 2 years. 44,000 homeless people were tallied in January 2015, up from more than 39,000 in 2013. In collaboration with: Sami Nabaty Christoper Woosley
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DPA Architects Works During my time at DPA Architects, I worked on various projects during different phases of development. Site verifications/measurements, conceptual renderings, construction documents, technical specifications are just a few tasks that I assisted with. Under supervision of: John Szafran, Principal AIA, LEED AP, NCARB
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AMBER ROAD TREKKING CABINS Jani is an important part of Latvian history and traditions. As a part of the celebration, Latvians hold a strong relationship with nature and will return to the surrounding forests and marshes to celebrate. An important part of Jani is to forage elements from nature. The goal is for the occupants to change the space how they wish, through foraging and taking ownership of the adaptable elements provided. What is a cabin? A roof, a deck, and a set of walls. The essentials are provided, all other luxuries will need to be foraged. Able to protect against the winds, rain, snow, and sun. Adaptability is its success. Always changing to the new conditions. Latvia will change, so will the shelter. As the occupants will change, so will the space. As the seasons change, so will this cabin. A space where time is captured. In collaboration with: Gerson Alvarez Miles Foster Jacob Kackley
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COMMUNAL COLUMNS The terrace/balcony of the College of Design North building is a “secret garden� of the Design School. Unlike Dead Square, in Design North, the terrace feels more outdoors, and has a connection to the public realm below. Students and faculty frequent the space, where they sit and converse with classmates, read, and enjoy the outdoor qualities of the space. There is an existing verticality to the space produced by the number of columns that frame the space. By amplifying the existing conditions of the space through biophilic mediations, the latent potential is fully realized. Constructed forests of vegetative columns cool the space through evapotranspiration. The columns serve as seating as well, with different ergonomic attributes. Outside organisms, such as birds, are encouraged to visit the space due to the diverse vegetation. In the evening, Communal Columns is enlightened by lights housed and nested within the columns. In collaboration with: Drew Carlson Yi Zhao
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GREAT KEMERI BOG VISITOR CENTER Bogs are typically composed of peat, a soil-like material comprised of partly decomposed vegetable matter. Vegetation in the bog thrives, dies, and returns to the earth. Meness, the Latvian god of renewal, through death and rebirth, stimulates growth. Pine trees that surround the site, which can reach heights of 2530m, invoke a columnar effect. Minuscule columns raise the Great Kemeri Bog Visitor Center off the site, invoking a columnar effect from within. Dynamic routes and spaces are created by this, allowing for visitors and exhibitions to interact with the columns as they see fit. The Great Kemeri Bog Visitor Center is composed of natural materials. CLT floors and walls are encased with thatch on the exterior. A sequestration of carbon will occur during the buildings lifespan. A contemporary take on Meness, the Great Kemeri Bog Visitor Center will begin to decay, returning to the earth, and in turn, stimulate life on the site. In collaboration with: Meriel Vogliotti
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ZACHERY HOWSER M.Arch AIA Associate Architectural Associate 480.313.8547 (c) 480.209.1431 (h) zahowser@asu.edu zacheryhowser.com
EDUCATION Arizona State University Master of Architecture 2016 - 2018
PROFICIENCIES 2D
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BSD, Architectural Studies Minor, Sustainability 2012 - 2016
AWARDS + RECOGNITION 2017 Fall | Design Excellence Nomination 2017 Spring | Design Excellence Award 2017 Spring | Sean Murphy Prize Nominee 2016 Fall | Design Excellence Award 2016 Fall | Student Exhibition Catalog 2016 Spring | Design Excellence Nomination 2015 Fall | Design Excellence Award