A lighting and form study restricted to 12 cubic feet of space. Instead of graciously allowing the light to stream into the interi-

or, I chose to restrict it to a pattern of fine linear apertures which then enter and mold the space through an array of cords.

Conceptual study models (left) lead to a finished product (right) that represents an abstract view of a space.

A public branch library designed to act as a gathering place for the community and a teaching tool for environmental awareness.

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The continuity of the floor & roof planes was central to the design as it symbolized all factors of the ecosystem functioning collaboratively.

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Growing Medium

Vegetation

Excess Water Drainage

Seepage Barrier &Expansion Cushion

Wood Window Framing

Evacuated Tubes/Guardrails

Tradical Hemcrete

Steel Rebar

Heated Slab Piping

Flooring Finish

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Steel Column

Hemcrete Bench

Mullions

Double Pane Glazing

Filter

Hemcrete Footing

Investigations into various sustainable technologies and construction methods appropriate to the climatic characteristics of Cincinnati, Ohio influenced many design decisions

The flowing forms of the structural slabs & E/W walls was reflected in the interior forms and furniture to establish a harmonious spatial experience from the exterior to the interior.

Recently awarded with Architect Magazine’s R+D Award; this project blends commercial and sustainable goals by harnessing the unwavering power of the Dubai sun superheating seawater in evacuated tubes fixed to the exterior of the structure, which in-turn runs a steam turbine to provide more than the building’s energy demands and desalinate water in the process. A funicular gondola provides visitors

360o views of the surrounding landscape on its way to the restaurant, bar and viewing decks positioned on the upper levels. I was part of a small design team collaborating with mechanical and structural engineers to create this vision. I had an equal hand in influencing the overall form of the tower while having complete responsibility for designing the parking, lobby, and landscaping for the project.

A commercial project in the office of SOM in which I produced several facade detail models and helped construct a 1:500 scale model of the entire complex. Along with these models, I aided in redesigning the garage and several security kiosks scattered across the site.

This feature restaurant, attached to a high end hotel, is meant to cater to the VIPs of Moscow. Seeming to hover between a massive V-column and the main building; the structure as well as all MEP systems run beneath the faceted box. The whole

assemblage is wrapped in a cage of structural mullions which provide support and consistency across all exposed faces. Development of the design from concept to completion was overseen by me under supervision from senior designers at SOM.

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Spanning 17m wide and over 23m long, ETFE membranes allowed for the large openings in the frame. LED strips illuminate the ETFE cushions at night. I developed this element from concept to completion with guidance at SOM.

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The historic buildings on the site are kept intact with a move to allow overpassing site canopies to organize the circulation and introduce all environmental advances. The overpass elements take their cue from surrounding infrastructure defining the site and enter into a dialogue with reintroduced vegetation.

Rainwater Tank

Operable Lovures

Clerestory Windows

Section @ Overpass Intersection w/ Bldg

Main Entry [Street]

View from I-74

Promintory Pier

Section Detail

Inflatable latex balloons, stored inside the structural frame, cut down solar heat gain during the day and can be lit from within at night. Developed for large scale ETFE structures.

Darrieus Turbine

LED Streetlights

Stainless Steel Construction

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Serving as a visual reminder of sustainabilty, these streetlights store energy from their Darrieus turbines in a column of 9V batteries hidden within the pole to then use to power flanking LED streetlights.