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My second midterm presentation focused mainly on the sustainability which could be implemented and used within the facility. It addressed the type of systems which could be installed to help run and reduce the carbon impact of the building on the environment. Some of the strategies I discussed with my reviewer was: 1. Solar hot […]
1 of 3 Final Spring Term
Midterm 1 | The first midterm focused on the green elements throughout the building. For this I looked at the sun angles and wind patterns using sketchup pro and vasari to map the data. Most of the discussion was given to development of the living machines, outside the facility as an EcoDistrict strategy for the […]
Final Thesis Booklet
http://issuu.com/sallychea/docs/sally_chea_thesis_booklet Above is a digital link to my final thesis booklet. As for my final review, it went very well and I am proud of the work I have done. Some of the reviewers were quite astonished with the amount of work I was able to accomplish with such a large program in a […]
Update on Structure & Sustainability
This is an update on the changes of my structure and sustainability designs. The structure is basically setup so that the steel web joist are able to span 40′ and the horizontal column grid is 16′ apart from one another. I have also included an enclosures wall section of what I imagine the market wall […]
Updated Portfolio
Hey everyone! If you are interested in more of my work here is my updated professional portfolio. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email or call me. Portfolio Thanks, Chet
Final Midterm reflection
The feedback for the midterm was helpful in further developing my project. Some feedback was having the exterior stairs connecting the garden terraces follow the idea of the spiraling down or incorporating it further into the building form. Another feedback was the elevations also reflecting the concept better.
Midterm Review – Tectonics & More
Picking up where I left off in the winter, I began to look at where sustainable building systems could be incorporated into my scheme as well as the possible languages of the exterior envelope. I’ll begin with each of the ideas first, followed by the feedback and what I intend to do next. Enclosure The Zidell footprint […]
Midterm-Green Building Emphasis
For our first midterm of the spring term we focused mainly on the structural, tectonic and sustainable aspects of our buildings. I enjoyed this midterm a lot because I feel that exploring and experimenting with these concepts helps push my dream design into a reality. Below are the key concepts of what makes my building more sustainable. As I […]
Sustainability Review
The first midterm of the spring term was helpful because it emphasized the amount of work that there is left to do before the end of the term, and highlighted missing diagrams and drawings. The most useful comment was made with regard to my material selection. Since the scale of this project is conducive to […]
Continued Development on thesis: Health Fitness in the Rose
April 23, 2013 – Spring Term Right now I am looking at three categories: Structure, Sustainability and Stormwater and how they are currently being developed throughout the building. Structure The building is constructed with steel and concrete composite slabs. Perimeter columns and main spaces are framed using circular steel columns. All other secondary spaces are […]