Selected Projects
bio Integrated Design
thesis
Urban
planning
Developing Living Heirlooms
- While in search of meaning designers must set a focus on process, where life is set in ideas, it is ideas where we find spiritual intention. Developing a symbiotic concept of co-design with nature it hopes to engage a relationship between users and architecture by offering a design framework based on principles of growth and self-organization. Although there is awareness of the interconnectedness between societies and nature, nature is still perceived as an externality that supports and situates society. Let us continue to dream and imagine a world where the “green” goes beyond a park.
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- Breaking down the study into three factions in which to navigate. Working from an Organism level to a Behavioral level to an Ecosystem level, the process demonstrates and analyzes the potential of releasing control to natural mechanical systems to better define and weave urban fabrics.
Strategy
- For centuries, urbanization has resulted in the extensive removal and fragmentation of natural vegetation.
- After the initial attack, a complex mosaic of novel habitats consisting of native, non-native, and invasive plants emerged, dominated by buildings, roads and other impervious surfaces all contaminated with pollution.
Challenges
An exploration made through the fusion of nature and technology into multidisciplinary forms and ideas to represent a significant optimistic vision for the future of our planet, analyzing the beauty in which two seemingly opposite evolutions have made a pact to survive.
Project Synopsis
"An ongoing ‘collaboration’ with an intelligent organism"
A city is evolved out of various architectural forms and systems, each of which is generated by certain morphological determinants that form the spatial narrative of the growth of the place. Hence, the study of overlapping of these narratives could help in globalizing the local environment in design. This in turn allows for a more honest manifestation of nature in our buildings beyond its current application as an underwhelming, decorative afterthought. The belief is that with this increased exposure, urban inhabitants will re-establish and strengthen their connection to the natural world which is essential in the endeavor to mitigate change for holistic communities and design. Design structures are often static and materially homogenous, while biological structures are dynamic and materially heterogeneous. Living things respond, grow, and adapt. If humanity is to survive and thrive, we must rethink our relationship with Nature and aim it towards the realm of bio-informed design.
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- A dynamic, interactive website showcasing North Bound Fitness’s expertise.
- Improved user engagement and satisfaction.
- Enhanced user experience and streamlined design.
- Fashioned a brand that encompasses location, aesthetic, and lifestyle goal intended by the clientele of North Bound Fitness
Outcomes
- Developed a modern, responsive website with a clean interface.
- Focused on user-friendly navigation and engaging visuals.
- Collaborated closely with the clientele to align with accessibility and wants.
Strategy
- Generating a multi-generational website that reflects the business' intention for sanctuary of healing.
- Ensuring an accessible and seamless user experience.
- Establishing a design for the fitness’s brand identity.
Challenges
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Last Project
Collaborating with North Bound Fitness was a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of digital creativity. Tasked with enhancing their digital presence, I focused on web design, UI design, and UX design to create a vibrant online platform that truly reflects their positive intention of helping others.
Project Synopsis
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research
infographics
bio-based material
The IDL is helping Idaho’s communities design and operate buildings that are resilient and efficient.
integrated design lab
- A strong, recognizable tool that highlights the Idaho energy consumption at a multi-level scale.
- Enhanced access, appeal and customer engagement through thoughtful design.
Outcomes
- Designed a cohesive infographic reflecting Idaho Powers commitment to energy consumption and innovation.
- Created engaging illustrations showcasing the ergonomic benefits of being considerate to energy consumption
Strategy
- Created and transcribed distinctive data that emphasizes efficient design and understanding.
- Developing illustrations that highlight the unique benefits of being energy efficient in the state of Idaho
- Ensuring the visual elements resonate and are understandable with a diverse audience.
My Role
Last Project
Sponsored by the Idaho Power Company, the University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab (UI-IDL) developed this series of infographics to communicate how four different building types consume energy on both a regional and national level. The data used to create them has been gathered from The Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS), which is a national-level sample survey of commercial buildings and their energy suppliers conducted quadrennially by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The survey collects key benchmark information on U.S. commercial buildings, their characteristics, and how they consume energy. It is used by private and public stakeholders to track industry progress and gain a high-level understanding of how similar buildings compare and inform policy decisions. Architects and engineers can also use this information for goal setting and prioritizing energy efficiency measures within the integrated design process for high performance projects. These infographics make detailed consumption data per building type easily accessible to design teams without having to filter the CBECS database themselves. Information from CBECS is reported on the EIA’s website in the form of summary tables, which provide tabular breakdowns of high-level energy consumption statistics based upon general building characteristics. The information is also
cbecs: Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey
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available as public use microdata spreadsheets that can be downloaded, filtered, and organized with much more flexibility than the summary tables. These spreadsheets contain much more detailed information from the building characteristics survey in its entirety and served as the origin of information for this series of infographics.
Project still in process!
- Extended the narrow view of research from "Cradle to Grave" to "Cradle to Cradle"
- Focused on Global Warming Potential values, CO2 Emissions, Acidification Levels, and much more!
- Collaborated closely between the University of Idaho (College of Art and Architecture & College of Engineering) and Auburn University for shared intel and diverse perspectives.
Strategy
- Researching similar products, utilizing the comparison in economic value and accessibility.
- Developing our shared standards and redefining what the Life Cycle Analysis of a product should be and how printing with timber differs.
- Tested the thermal conductivity of sample composites
my role
CBECS
Working with PrinTimber was an inspiring journey. Their focus on bio-based material design for an everyday building system and product resonated deeply with me, and I was thrilled to enhance their mission through research and product testing.
Printimber
- Not only are bio-based materials a a fun innovation with unlimited opportunities but they are a need in our construction process.
Take Aways
Hempitecture
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- Data on thermal conductivity and R-Values for differing sample sizes and mixtures.
- Illustrations that effectively communicate product benefits and the information delivered by research submission made through the Integrated Design Lab.
Outcomes
- Designed a cohesive graphic reflecting the IDL's commitment to hempitectures innovation and processing methods.
- Formed and tested 24 differing sample mixtures using laser cut forming boxes and a Therm HFM-100.
My role
- Led in testing 8 differing mycelium composite samples using a Therm HFM-100.
My Role
Printimber
The Hempitecture and mycelium composite testing project is an example of the IDL’s collaborative nature and intention to progress
bio-based building materials.
hempitecture/bio-based material
bio-based material-
Mycelium Composites
- Dealt with altering distorted samples through steaming, pressure, and removal of imperfections.
Challenges
Composite binding
materials:
- Denim Fiber
- Muslin Cotton
- Printing Paper
- Kraft Paper
CBECS
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I’m always excited to partner for cool projects that push creative boundaries.
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