Thesis Highlights

Resilience Reinforced

Through design investigations, this Research Studio (2020-2023) examined the potential of precast concrete systems and advanced fabrication technology to address stormwater runoffs at two urban scales. At the street scale, paving and rain-garden systems will introduce students to water management infrastructure and aesthetically appealing precast paving systems. At the neighborhood scale, linear-park design will introduce students to complex water management challenges and provide opportunities to speculate on advanced precast systems as solutions. 

This   studio   focused   on   the   role   of   the   landscape   in   architectural design and  the  development  of  basic  skills  in  site  analysis,  site  design,  and  site  representation.  Site characteristics were understood as both natural (a result of the actions of nature) and cultural (a result of the actions of people). Students   were   introduced   to   a   range   of   conceptual   strategies for articulating the relationship between building and site, and developed the  ability  to  sculpt  the  surface  of  the land to accommodate human activities. The course highlighted the  designer’s  ethical  obligations  to  the  larger  network  of  social  and  ecological  systems  and  conditions.  Building design themes included spatial organization   and   hierarchy,  circulation,   structure,   and   enclosure.  The studio was integrated with digital  media  classes to ensure that students gained fluency in computer-aided design processes, drawing, spatial modeling, and digital design techniques.

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