Onroot
A web platform for sharing travel experiences that enables users to both offer and receive recommendations from locals and experienced travelers.
Ongoing, 1 year
Project Duration:
Product Manager / Designer
Project Role(s):
Changing Place
A multipurpose park designed to encourage healthy lifestyles through non-exercise physical activity by incorporating flexible food markets and co-working spaces.
Project Duration:
September 2021 - June 2021
Project Role(s):
Student, M. Arch Thesis
Climate Resistance
A school on Pentecost Island, Vanuatu where the impacts of humidity and tropical storms are addressed.
Project Duration:
March 2021 - April 2021
Project Role(s):
Student, Virtual Design Workshop
E Pluribus Unum
A multipurpose outdoor space situated across the House of Pacific Relations in Balboa Park San Diego, CA.
Project Duration:
September 2020 - December 2020
Project Role(s):
Student, M. Arch Studio
Student, Virtual Design Workshop
Role(s):
Climate Resistance
A school on Pentecost Island, Vanuatu where the impacts of humidity and tropical storms are addressed.
Duration:
03/2021 - 04/2021
Problem
Humidity effects the educational facilities by damaging books and student’s physical coursework. To prolong the life of educational materials, this project proposes the use of silica gel to dehumidify the interior space. Silica gel is a desiccant and is included in the packaging of products such as shoes, coats, and medications. In five hours, 250 grams of silica gel can absorb 75 grams of water from the air, which is enough to dehumidify a room at 75% relative humidity. Once absorption capacity is reached, silica gel can be heated in an oven at 200°F for 15 minutes and then used again. In addition, silica gel is inexpensive where bulk suppliers can provide 2,000 grams of silica gel for £20.
Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of tropical storms throughout the world. The people of Vanuatu have made it a part of their culture to rebuild structures as cyclones ravage their communities. Re-building takes a significant amount of time and utilizes scarce resources. This design seeks to be cyclone resistant by decreasing the amount of surface area impacted by wind load during a storm. The structure will sit on lockable wheels where each scissor frame collapses into itself when being pushed away in preparation for a cyclone. Ultimately, this process retains the sentiment of re-building without reverting to the beginning.
Plan
The main classroom area will be an elevated platform that allows for strong winds to effectively maneuver around the structure. In the event of great damage, this portion can be rebuilt.
Problem
Humidity effects the educational facilities by damaging books and student’s physical coursework. To prolong the life of educational materials, this project proposes the use of silica gel to dehumidify the interior space. Silica gel is a desiccant and is included in the packaging of products such as shoes, coats, and medications. In five hours, 250 grams of silica gel can absorb 75 grams of water from the air, which is enough to dehumidify a room at 75% relative humidity. Once absorption capacity is reached, silica gel can be heated in an oven at 200°F for 15 minutes and then used again. In addition, silica gel is inexpensive where bulk suppliers can provide 2,000 grams of silica gel for £20.
Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of tropical storms throughout the world. The people of Vanuatu have made it a part of their culture to rebuild structures as cyclones ravage their communities. Re-building takes a significant amount of time and utilizes scarce resources. This design seeks to be cyclone resistant by decreasing the amount of surface area impacted by wind load during a storm. The structure will sit on lockable wheels where each scissor frame collapses into itself when being pushed away in preparation for a cyclone. Ultimately, this process retains the sentiment of re-building without reverting to the beginning.
Plan
The main classroom area will be an elevated platform that allows for strong winds to effectively maneuver around the structure. In the event of great damage, this portion can be rebuilt.
Section
The library will be home to educational materials that will be further protected by being strategically built into the hillside. Additionally, an elevated platform provides an opportunity for integration of a swing for students to enjoy,
Section
The library will be home to educational materials that will be further protected by being strategically built into the hillside. Additionally, an elevated platform provides an opportunity for integration of a swing for students to enjoy.