Zachary Orig - 2020 Undergraduate Architecture Portfolio

DESIGN PORTFOLIO

ZACHARY ORIG | UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE DESIGN PORTFOLIO | SPRING 2020

ZACHARYORIG

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE 2017-2020 SELECTED WORKS

Copyright© 2020 by Zachary Orig All rights reserved.

This book is a reflection on student work produced at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Unless otherwise sourced, all images are the intellectual work + property of Zachary Orig.

Cover illustration: Urban Biotopes Typeface: Montserrat

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INTRODUCTION

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WHO I AM I have discovered that the world of architecture and design is much too large to operate in a bubble; consequently, I believe that a fundamental understanding of people and their respective fields should always be at the forefront of our discipline.

No idea is too absurd, no project too difficult to execute, and no group of people impossible to learn from.

I embrace the act of inquiry.

I believe people and process are at the root of what we do.

I pursue an integrated approach in each project and believe in individualized study on a range of scales. +SOFTWARE SKILLSET

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+DESIGN PHILOSOPHY I straggle the fine line between theory and existing with a fundamental aim of highly informed architectural, landscape, and urban design through applied research. I am most interested in how multidisciplinary researchbased study can lend itself to sustainable design through innovative technologies and critical design-based thinking.

My projects range from the highly theoretical to the highly practical. I embrace the study of all disciplines and believe that people and process are at the root of what we do. Using a diverse range of creative tools and processes, I pursue an integrated approach in each project and believe in individualized study on a range of scales. Whether it be a toothbrush or a city, design is everything, everywhere, and in between.

I am currently in pursuit of my first professional (Bachelor of Architecture) degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a minor in Sustainability. Expected graduation is in May 2021. +PEDAGOGY Although technical skills are fantastic, the shortcoming is that they are able to be taught. Discovering who you are, where your values lay, and how to interpret said values - three things that are impossible to teach - have always been far more important to me. In my opinion, I have discovered that the world of architecture and design is much too large to operate in a bubble; consequently, I believe that a fundamental understanding of people and their respective fields should always be at the forefront of our discipline. No idea is too absurd, no project too difficult to execute, and no group of people impossible to learn from. As architects and designers, we must learn that empathy is one of the most underrated skills in the world.

After all, we do not exist solely to tell others how to do things the “right� way. Communication is actually fifty percent of what we do. While design school will always teach students how to think differently, I believe it allows us to grow into who we are through discovering that learning never truly stops.

ZACHARY ORIG (678)472-7846 zachorig.com zachorig@gmail.com

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INQUIRIES

“To me, when everything goes wrong- that’s when adventure starts.”

-Yvon Chouinard

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN PROGRAM // DUPLEX + ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) SITE // BURLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD - KNOXVILLE, TN SEMESTER // SPRING 2019 (ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IV) PROFESSOR // TED SHELTON, FAIA RECOGNITION // KNOXVILLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER EXHIBITION

The proposal criticizes the current definition of single family housing density through confronting the duplex and accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, in the new Recode Knoxville effort that is currently in the process of being adopted.

Connect Fairgarden confronts the low-income neighborhood of Burlington, Knoxville, through a series of calculated affordable infill housing projects in vacant lots located in the Fairgarden area of Burlington. The neighborhood, located immediately east of downtown Knoxville, has historically served as a hub of historical significance and political activism.

The proposal criticizes the current definition of single family housing density through confronting the duplex and accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, in the new Recode Knoxville effort that is currently in the process of being adopted.

The design of the proposal, consisting of a non-code-conforming duplex and ADU utilizes non linear iteration based form making by procedural operations of stacking and staggering. Through studying viable options for the narrow lots existing in the Fairgarden area, site specific frameworks are able to be extrapolated. In addition, the research utilizes a deep analysis of the local regulatory environment through fact-finding into areas of Knoxville zoning laws, IBC building codes, development + cost modelling, and projectspecific restrictions. All factors influenced the eventual design of the 1500 square foot duplex and ADU. The research is currently completed in spring of 2019; however, ongoing findings in average property values, gross household income, and affordability metrics indicate Burlington as a possible candidate for affordable infill housing projects in favor of increasing density. The research finished in the development phase and involved drawing details of a lightwell and permanent wood foundation.

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SQUARE / RECTANGULAR TRACT MOST COMMON HOUSING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING TRACT FOUND IN BURLINGTON AVERAGE DWELLING UNITS: 22 AVERAGE ACREAGE: 5.10 AVERAGE DENSITY: 4.30 DU/ACRE

THE GERRYMANDER TRACT

THE GERRYMANDER TRACT

UNUSUAL ORGANIZATION; ACREAGE AND DENSITY NOT CONSISTENT DWELLING UNITS: 37 ACREAGE: 8.67 DENSITY: 4.27 DU/ACRE

THE SPEEDWAY TRACT THE SPEEDWAY CIRCLE TRACT HIGHLY UNIQUE; HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF UNUSED SPACE; LARGE LAWNS AND AXIAL ORGANIZATION PRESENT DWELLING UNITS: 38 ACREAGE: 10 DENSITY: 3.80 DU/ACRE

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11250 sq ft buildable area: 3375 sq ft

7500 sq ft buildable area: 2250 sq ft

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BURLINGTON MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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monthly mortgage matrix (USD)

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10% 227 219.15 239.2 325.73

15% 340.5 328.73 358.81 488.6

20% 454 438.3 478.42 651.47

25% 567.5 547.88 598.02 814.33

30% 672 617.45 717.63 977.2

MONTHLY MORTGAGE MATRIX By running a series of tests using speculative loan amortization schedules and cross referencing Burlington statistics, a matrix was created to calculative the approximate amounts (in USD) that residents in each sector of Burlington are able to pay each month in rent. The percentages denote the percentage of monthly income that can be dedicated to paying rent- as you approach amounts less than 25%, residents become increasingly burdened.

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PASSIVE SYSTEMS A small, 500 sq ft one bedroom infill housing project utilizes two main strategies for passive systems: direct gain from sunlight and thermal collection via a concrete slab floor. The construction of the walls are typical lightweight wood frame constructions (Type V) with white interior gyp board.

The apertures on the south facade are large enough to accept direct exposure during the winter months, allowing for storage in the concrete slab. A unit above provides an overhang and shade during the summer months when direct gain is undesirable.

Ideally, the apertures located on the south facade and on the north facade are also operable, providing cross ventilation during warmer months.

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - THE LIGHTWELL A central lightwell that connects the lower bedroom unit with the upper level studio is utilized to maximize light and incorporate stack ventilation. The wall and roof were optimized for comparatively high R-values for energy efficiency.

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A 1:1 wall section model was fabricated to further the goals of the research. By developing an understanding of the common materials used in lightweight, Type V construction, it is also possible to speculate irregular high R-value wall sections that could be implemented in the duplex + ADU project.

In utilizing a double stud, 24� O.C. framing plan, an R-value of 34 is attainable using nine inches of batt insulation and a one inch continuous sheet of rigid insulation at the perimeter of the permanent wood foundation.

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

//slated for future demolition

//urban agriculture //pedestrian traffic

//mckee hall

//multiuse traffic

//demonstration plots

//vehicular traffic

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ORGANICURBANISMS PROGRAM // AGRICULTURAL LEARNING CENTER SITE // KNOXVILLE, TN SEMESTER // FALL 2018 (RESEARCH + DESIGN STUDIO) PROFESSOR // TRICIA STUTH FAIA RECOGNITION // 2019 EURECA ARCHITECTURAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE, OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT OVERALL BRONZE AWARD

McKee Hall on the campus of Knoxville College is reimagined as a locus for experiential learning, agricultural research, and environmental education through a comprehensive historical interpretation of the college’s lost work-study program.

Knoxville College is a historically black college/university (HBCU) in Knoxville, Tennessee, that is currently operating on a distance learning platform. The college has a rich history of advocacy, experiential learning, and academics but became defunct after losing accreditation in the late 2000s. The intent of the studio was to explore futures for the sensitive area and create a research booklet that would then inform the utility of historic preservation on college campuses moving forward.

One of the main structures on the campus of Knoxville College, McKee Hall, served as the campus’s most beloved building and as a historic meeting ground for student activism and academia. Having seen a variety of lives as professor offices and student classrooms, the current McKee Hall was built after the original burned down in the late 1800s. In addition, the college had a strong agricultural work-study program that thrived from its inception until the 1950s when the college opted for a strictly liberal arts curriculum; as a result, part of its history was lost.

The project proposes an addition to McKee Hall in the form of a lightwell that serves as a locus of program and as an opportunity for environmental education and literacy. McKee Hall is further redefined through a redesigned system of circulation, redesigned structure, and heavily modified southwest facing annex. The program is located entirely in McKee Hall without any additional structure being created; the only true additions to the existing landscape are using the land to cultivate plants and animals as the college once did.

Through using McKee Hall as a locus for experiential learning, agricultural research, and environmental education, the landscape is redesigned as well and the college is able to bring back a critical part of its history. The landscape and building are literally preserved, but the campus is transformed and historic preservation takes on a new persona as one that transcends aesthetic.

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Fig 8 HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF KNOXVILLE COLLEGE 1 (authors unknown, silver gelatin prints, accessed Oct 2018.

Courtesy of McClung Historical Collection and Tiffany Momon); circa 1910-1925 photographs of agricultural facilities located throughout campus. Dairy barn (01) located at the far end of campus past the athletic fields. Agricultural fields (06) tilled by students and located next to the implement barn west of McKee. Mechanical building (04) southwest of McKee Hall and served the printmaking, baking/cooking, and carpentry classes.

1917 APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF AGRICULTURAL FIELDS (PRESENT DAY ATHLETIC FIELD)

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01 ... grain silos + dairy barn 02+...dairy pig pen, 01 ... grain silos barnpoultry pen, and Courtesy of McClung Historical Collection and Tiffany Momon); circa 1910-1925 photographs of chickens, pigs, and Fig 9 HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF K NOXVILLE COLLEGE 2 (authors unknown, silver gelatin prints, accessed Oct 2018. implement agricultural field. Experiential learning from students in breadmaking (04) and agriculture (06).

02 ... pig pen, poultry pen,barn and Courtesy of McClung Historical Collection and Tiffany Momon); circa 1910-1925 photographs of chickens, pigs, and 03 ... agricultural building implement barn agricultural field. Experiential learning from students in breadmaking and agriculture (06).

1917 (04) APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF AGRICULTURAL FIELDS 04 building ... mechanical hall 03 ... agricultural (PRESENT DAY ATHLETIC FIELD) 05 hall ... boiler room 04 ... mechanical 06 06 05 ... boiler room ... agricultural field 06 ... agricultural field Fig 9 HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHS OF KNOXVILLE COLLEGE 2 (authors unknown, silver gelatin prints, accessed Oct 2018.

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1917 KNOXVILLE COLLEGE SANBORN MAP DIAGRAM Fig 6 1917 KNOXVILLE COLLEGE SANBORN MAP (Sanborn Company of New York, diagrammed by Zachary Orig, ac-

cessed Oct 2018. Courtesy of McClung Historical Collection and Tiffany Momon); 1917 added buildings for agricultural and industrial education: grain silos, dairy barn, pig pen, poultry pen, animal barn, dedicated agricultural building

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SITE ANALYSIS Within the interests of the entire campus itself, an analysis as to its possible futures was speculated as it relates to its use for urban agriculture. Areas were designated as recommended or not recommended for agriculture in accordance with sunlight, shade, and water runoff.

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

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URBANBIOTOPES PROGRAM // BIRD OBSERVATORY SITE // JACKSON BARRACKS- NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA SEMESTER // SPRING 2018 (ARCHITECTURE 272: PLACE- CAMPUS AS CONTEXT) PROFESSOR // SCOTT WALL

Understanding the importance of New Orleans both as a system of migration crossroads and as an ecosystem that is diverse in flora and fauna is essential to investigating the fragility of the natural environment in the context of the built environment.

URBAN BIOTOPES explores the neighborhood of Jackson Barracks in New Orleans. The area, located close in proximity to Lower Ninth Ward, builds upon principles of resilient architecture learned in prior project “Aurora� and seeks to unite it with architectural intervention for animals, the environment, and people. The result is a site and program that was personally chosen based on historical, logical, and metaphorical factors. Understanding the importance of New Orleans both as a system of migration crossroads and as an ecosystem that is diverse in flora and fauna is essential to investigating the fragility of the natural environment in the context of the built environment. Through the analysis of migratory bird patterns of the brown pelican, great egrets, osprey, and additional waterfowl, it is possible it postulate that coastal US waters are pivotal to the development of the species due to its geographic location. Considering the implications that such an ecosystem can have on an entire population of people and place, it is then possible to postulate that architecture built with direct relationship and mindfulness of the natural environment is the bridge that connects the natural ecosystem with human intervention.

Likewise, the brown pelican, as a staple bird of the city of New Orleans, is easily recognizable.

The species has a storied history as one that was saved from endangerment, a story of successful conservation efforts and ecosystem rescue. Birdwatchers flock to New Orleans, ranked one of the best places in the world to watch birds of all species inhabit the urban condition. Among the birds lie a plethora of biological consequences and ecological systems that ultimately play a role in the urban fabric of the city as a whole. Consequently, Jackson Barracks serves as a biotope of the brown pelican, among other species of birds.

PHASE 01: BEFORE THE STORM

PHASE 02: AFTER THE STORM

PHASE 03: THE URBAN BIOTOPE

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CONCEPT + STRUCTURE The entirety of the structure focuses on material simplicity with context in the act of observing the natural, urban bird habitat that it is situated in. The primary structural column and beam frames are structural steel designed to withstand hurricane winds, complemented by cypress timber members that span the length of the structure in opposition to the shoreline. Other materials include corten steel sheets for the ramp, roof, and floor. Secondary beams consist of bigger dimension cypress timber with steel brackets and screws.

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

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SOLSURFACE TEAM MEMBERS // EITAN ALBUKREK- [TULANE UNIVERSITY], CURT BUDD [CAL POLY] PROGRAM // CHIRINGUITO, OR BEACH BAR SITE // BARCELONA, CATALONIA, SPAIN SEMESTER // FALL 2019 [STUDY ABROAD - INSTITUT D’ARQUITECTURA AVANÇADA DE CATALUNYA] PROFESSORS // RICARDO MAYOR- INSTITUT D’ARQUITECTURA AVANÇADA DE CATALUNYA

RODRIGO AGUIRRE-INSTITUT D’ARQUITECTURA AVANÇADA DE CATALUNYA

In creating a new chiringuito, or beach bar, in Barcelona, it is possible to exploit the tensile properties of fabric through manufacturing a formfinding apparatus and simulating its physics in Kangaroo for Rhino.

SOL|SURFACE posits fabric as an aesthetic, performative informant toward the reinterpretation of the beach bar, or chiringuito. The task of the studio was to choose a material and move forward with experimentation in hopes that the seemingly nonarchitectural aspects of the material would reveal itself and inform the form of the proposal.

The chosen material to experiment with was a polyester-spandex mix fabric. Through experimenting with this material, it is possible to exploit the tensile properties of the fabric through manufacturing a formfinding apparatus and simulating the physics of the fabric by using the kangaroo physics simulator for Rhino. The initial models showed that fabric can also be hardened using a 1:1 ratio of glue and water which allowed us to develop three formmaking apparatuses. The formbox was developed using laser cut acrylic and an organized grid of points on all sides except the bottom. Fabric was then simulated in Kangaroo to a desired form. Afterwards, the fabric was soaked in the glue and then pulled to the predetermined points in the box. The attachment points to the fabric were also determined using Kangaroo and allowed us to generate interesting forms that exploited the unusual curves, folds, and tensility the fabric showed. Results from the experiments were documented as five sets of three models, each experimenting with a different variable.

Through following a similar methodology, fabric was simulated on a large scale and a netlike panelization was developed for ease of construction and transportation. The resultant beach bar is therefore a surface of tensed panels connected to each other via kerfing and a flexible fabric, allowing further deformation, tensility, and performance as shaded modules.

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KANGAROO PHYSICS SIMULATION INPUT CONTACT POINTS WITHIN FABRIC (CONSISTENT WITH [A] SET OF MODELS) AND TO POINTS WITHIN TENSION APPARATUS (DETERMINED GRIDCODE)

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FABRIC CONTACT POINTS ARE PULLED TO DETERMINED GRIDCODE, IN THIS CASE:

FABRIC IS SOAKED IN GLUE + WATER MIXTURE, APPLIED TO TENSION APPARATUS GRIDCODE, AND LEFT TO DRY

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formfinding

circulation diagram

kangaroo physics simulation

beach boardwalk dining recreation kitchen volleyball viewing

tesselation on site

structural diagram

adaptation to program

CLT columns steel cables module grid

surface optimization for modules

composite tensegrity structure

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MODEL FABRICATION A variety of methods were used to fabricate the models that were eventually used in the final review.

We laser cut 5mm plywood sheets that would eventually be soaked in water and clamped to CNC milled molds to hold a curved shape. We also designed and laser cut kerning patterns for optimal movement between panels, enabling it to be pulled and bent in different directions. Lastly, we laser cut the main wing-like form of the models and laser cut the main base of design with the site and program shown for a streamlined understanding of our concept.

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

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HYDROFORMS TEAM MEMBERS // JOHANNA HEIDENESCHER, CAMERON DAVIS, ISABELLA WEST PROGRAM // NEW ROOF FOR NATATORIUM [STRUCTURAL RESEARCH] SITE // UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE NATATORIUM SEMESTER // SPRING 2019 (ARCHITECTURE 363: CONCRETE + HYBRID SYSTEMS) PROFESSOR // MAGED GUERGUIS

A new roof for the University of Tennessee natatorium can be speculated using iterative design strategies focused in reinterpreting the structural and aesthetic properties of pneumatic, tensile, and space frame structures.

The proposal for the new natatorium at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville takes advantage of a rapidly deteriorating roof structure and synthesizes skills such as Grasshopper, Rhino 3D modelling, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Using generative design strategies, the redesign proposes a space truss structure that undulates with the water that it covers. The new structure extends beyond the existing column line that supports it and creates an interesting roof condition both inside the natatorium and out. Iterative design via visualization in Rhino is able to simulate forces within the given scenario and ideate the proposed roof structure given the existing volume.

The existing volume is kept intact as well as the existing column line; however, with the redesign, the space is filled with diamond pattern shadows via a patterned facade. On a clear day, the patterns give the space character, allow light throughout, and simulate an entrancing space with lightplay.

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PNEUMATIC EXPERIMENTS

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SPACE FRAME + SHELL EXPERIMENTS

GRASSHOPPER INTEGRATION Several iterations of a possible structure were performed using Grasshopper for Rhino. Pneumatic, tensile, and space frame + shell experiments enabled us to gain an understanding of basic structural principles that eventually allowed us to move forward with a space frame + shell option.

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LOFTED SPACES The resultant roof structure is able to provide large amounts of light into the space and create a narrative based on the wave-like nature of nature. By not interfering with the current building shell, we are also able to preserve existing building circulation and the spirit of the Tennessee swimming team.

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

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CAPILLARYACTIONS TEAM MEMBERS // DANIELLE COWAN-BAKER, BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING;

SHINDURI VIGAY, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING; LUKE EDWARDS, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING; ABBY STUBBLEFIELD, ARCHITECTURE; ZACHARY ORIG, ARCHITECTURE; BEKAH CONNER, MICROBIOLOGY; WES LAMBERSON, MLA; BRIDGET ASH, MLA; SAM IRWIN, MLA; HANK MARY, MLA PROGRAM // LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) CATALOG SITE // UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE SEMESTER // FALL 2018 (EPA RAINWORKS 2018 COMPETITION) PROFESSOR // IAN MCRAE RECOGNITION // SHORTLISTED - 4th OUT OF 67 SUBMISSIONS NATIONALLY

Our vision for the campus involved a series of design intervention in the form of green infrastructure to improve waterways, reduce runoff polution, and beautify the campus through enhancing biodiversity.

The EPA Rainworks Competition challenges teams of multidisciplinary students at different universities across the country to study how green infrastructure can be used to mitigate stormwater pollutants on their local college campuses.

Our vision for the campus involved a series of design intervention in the form of green infrastructure to improve waterways, reduce runoff pollution, and beautify the campus through enhancing biodiversity in a 50 year phase master plan.

A low-impact-development (LID) catalog was created for the campus of the University of Tennessee. The competition team speculated possible locations for the LIDs alongside analysis from students in civil engineering. Interventions in the form of roadway modifications, bioswales, rain gardens, bioremediation ponds, and permeable surfaces were designed to mitigate large amounts of stormwater pollutants that have a negative effect on the fragile Tennessee River ecosystems.

Personal contributions to the team project were focused in graphic direction and coordination with landscape architecture students. The intent and goal of my responsibilites was to ensure readability, execution, and aesthetic for all featured drawings and boards. The ability to work with several different types of students enhanced the project through developing team communication skills.

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MCCLUNG PLAZA SECTION PERSPECTIVE [by Wesley Lamberson + Zachary Orig]

One of the areas that needs the most attention is located in the heart of campus. The area currently suffers from a lack of green space and permeable surfaces. As a result, the team designated the area as a high priority area with intervention in permeable surfaces, downspouts and cisterns, and bioswales to foster better stormwater management and create a space that students on campus would enjoy gathering in.

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MASTER PLAN DIAGRAM [by Zachary Orig]

The proposal anticipates a phased master planning of the entire University of Tennessee campus through prioritizing areas in need of stormwater infrastructure using analysis from engineers on the competition team.

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LOW-IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CATALOG [By Sam Irwin + Zachary Orig]

The LID catalog serves as a set of guidelines to improve campus green infrastructure in the best interests of stormwater management.

Bioswales, rain gardens, green roofs, bioretention ponds, and more are designed to be deployed in areas of the campus that were deemed to be in need of the most attention.

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

HYDROFORMS

a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

HUNTSVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHAPEL ADDITION | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA DESIGNED BY CHAPMAN SISSON ARCHITECTS VISUALIZED BY ZACHARY ORIG

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CONNECTFAIRGARDEN a duplex + adu in knoxville, tn ORGANICURBANISMS

an agricultural vision for the adaptive reuse of knoxville college

URBANBIOTOPES a bird observatory on the mississippi river SOLSURFACE

a parametrically designed beach bar in barcelona

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a structural exploration for a new natatorium roof

CAPILLARYACTIONS a multidisciplinary landscape competition entry PROFESSIONAL ONGOING

NEW LOCAL MOTORS RESEARCH + DESIGN CENTER KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE ARCHITECTURE 471 (INTEGRATION DESIGN STUDIO) PROFESSOR: JAMES ROSE

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ONSIGHT ROCK GYM | GRAPHIC DESIGN DESIGNED BY ZACHARY ORIG

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ART + ARCHITECTURE BUILDING | ZACHARY ORIG

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