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emily merrillMaster of Architecture
Concentration: Building TechnologiesThe University of North Carolina at Charlotte
May 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts Concentration: Art - Interior Design
The University of GeorgiaMay 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTSARCHITECTURE
BIOREACTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPESPRING 2011
NEW CAMPUS MEDIA + LIBRARY CENTERFALL 2010
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH
FALL 2009
GRADUATE THESISSUMMER 2011 - SPRING 2012
MISCELLANEOUS
INTERIOR DESIGNTHE BRANDING OF A CITY:
ART + MUSIC + COMMUNITY FALL 2007
SINGLE FAMILYRESIDENTIAL: HOME AND OFFICE/GALLERY
FALL 2006
ART
PHOTOGRAPHY
RESUME
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SELECT WORKARCHITECTURE
LIFECYCLE INTEGRATED KINETIC FACADES
BIOREACTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE
The objective of the research-based topical studio entitled “Lifecycle Integrated Kinetic Facades” was to explore performative building envelopes for their potential to positively impact climate change and energy usage. The main portion of this course con-sisted of the design of a kinetic facade based on two environmental constraints, in my case, UV light and air pollution. Prior to the design of an envelope system, each student selected a site and carried out computer simulations to determine a form for a 50,000 sq ft museum (program to be determined by each student) optimized for energy efficiency. The kinetic facade that I developed is a “bioreactive building envelope,” this means the skin of the build-ing incorporates an aspect of biology into its design. The facade system designed utilizes micro algae to both clean the surrounding air and harvest biomass for biofuel. Additionally, operable shading devices were designed to enhance daylighting and further optimize the system. Through research and analy-sis, I predict this envelope system could sequester all of the CO2 emitted by the building plus some and produce approximately 122,640 gallons of biofuel per year.
Revit, Project Vasari, Ecotect, and Sketchup Pro were used to design and analyze this project.
This project was nominated by faculty to be present-ed at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s “Campus Conversations: Students Talk About Sus-tainability.”
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TOPICAL STUDIOSPRING 2011
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1/16” physical model
exterior perspectiveInterstate 277transportation is the second largest contributor of CO2
emissions in the US
Uptown Charlotte, NCbuildings are the largest contributor of CO2 emis-sions in the US
site study
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1/4” physical model
south elevation
adaptive component shading studies
closed
partially deployed
fully deployed
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interior perspective
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Algae PBR - Me-chanical Space, Input
Dropped Ceiling
Perimeter Beam
12” Round Column
Algae PBR - Trans-parent Polycarbon-ate Sheet
Algae PBR - Culture Chamber
Algae PBR - Air/CO2 Intake
Algae PBR - Me-chanical Space, Output
Retractable Shading Device
Shading Device - HousingShading Device - Mechanical Space
Shading Device
High Performance Glazing
Aluminum or Steel Tube Mullions (note: algae pbr mechani-cal system will run
steel tube facade structure
raised floor
Mullion Clip
Steel Angle
8” Concrete Slab
wall section detail through facade system
The intent of the comprehensive design studio is for students to develop a project that explores assets of design other studios may only brush upon. These assets include things like building codes, accessibil-ity, and structure. As an additional component this comprehensive project was to include environmental components specifically relating to a particular cli-mate. The location of my building was in Seattle, Washington on the University of Washington Seattle campus. The specified site ironically happened to be the most beloved open space on the entire campus. I set out to design an environmentally conscious building that would give something back instead of take away. Designing small and tall allowed me to preserve as much of the site as possible. An inte-grated vertical park was designed with the intention of creating a heightened experience for the user as well as additional public space. Daylighting, stack ef-fect, and focus on recycled materials were additional environmentally conscious strategies employed.
Revit was the primary software used for this project.
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLENEW CAMPUS MEDIA
+ LIBRARY CENTER
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COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIOFALL 2010
exterior perspective
study models
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1/16” physical model
exterior perspective
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wall section
west elevation
section b
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3/8” physical model
interior perspective
The primary project undertaken in the design funda-mentals/skills studio was a Center for the Study of the American South. The main programmatic pieces of this building were an archive and research facili-ties. The site for the project was Middleton Place, a historic plantation adjacent to the Ashley River outside of Charleston, South Carolina. This studio was the most conceptual and theoretically driven of all the studios I have taken during my Master of Ar-chitecture education. The built history of Middleton Place began in the 1700’s and has continued into the present with Clark and Menefee’s contempo-rary intervention of an Inn. I designed my build-ing thinking about the history of the American South as one with many layers. The history presented at Middleton Place is enchanting and magical, so much so that the underlying darkness that is the reality of a plantation can be overlooked. I wanted my building to speak to this relationship of presen-tation versus reality. I chose a site for my building away from the manicured gardens of the planta-tion. Site became an important part of my building and I chose to extend the building into the imme-diate site in such a way that it touches the ground lightly and yet is grounded to one specific place.
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MIDDLETON PLACECENTER FOR THE
STUDY OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH
DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS/SKILLS STUDIOFALL 2010
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study models
aerial view
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work space
conference room
kitchen & lounge
storagebook storage wall
archival filing cabinets & drawers
archival vault
librarian office
librar-ian
office
document request desk
level 2 floor plan
lobby gallery bookstore/cafe
men’s rest- room
wom-en’s rest- room
service room
storage
lecture/performance/
storytelling
outdoor lecture/performance/
storytelling
visiting scholar offices
reading room
privatereading/
listening room
privatereading/
listening room
privatereading/
listening room
boat dock
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level 1 floor plan
entranceramp
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section b
1/64” physical site model interior perspective
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east elevation
1/16” physical section model
In order to sustain expected population growth and urbanization - additionally life beyond the extinction of nonrenewable resources - the skyscraper is a building type that is an increasingly relevant solution for the twenty-first century. Skyscrapers are now being conceived as smart, energy efficient buildings fundamentally different from skyscrapers of the past.My graduate thesis, entitled “Mapping an Emerging Typology: A Paradigm Shift in the Twenty-First Cen-tury Skyscraper,” is a research-based project that ex-plores a paradigm shift in skyscraper typology driven by issues of energy and ecological and environmen-tal sustainability. My thesis critically examines a new generation of skyscrapers with the intent of providing insight on the current state of this important typology as well as direction for its future success. The final documentation of my thesis study takes the form of five written chapters: an introduction, exploration of a paradigm shift in base and design and vertical or-ganization, exploration of a paradigm shift in form, exploration of a paradigm shift in facades, and a conclusion. In addition to traditional research and writing, data was collected in a set of 232 skyscrap-ers and in a sub-set of 26 skyscrapers. Conditions of base design and vertical organization, form, and facades were measured in each of the data sets. Data was analyzed and visualized for further analysis of the ideas explored in each chapter.
Selected to present research at the upcoming Coun-cil on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s 9th World Congress in Shanghai.
Among 7 of 31 thesis students short listed by faculty and top 2 of 7 voted upon by classmates to rep-resent UNC Charlotte at Critical MASS, an annual symposium of graduate thesis work from the South-east Region of the US.
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MAPPING AN EMERGING TYPOLOGY: A PARADIGM
SHIFT IN THE 21ST CENTURY SKYSCRAPER
GRADUATE THESISSUMMER 2011 - SPRING 2012
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Global Population7.3 billion in 2014
# of Tall BuildingsCompleted per Year114 in 2014World EnergyConsumption13 billion tonnes ofoil equivalents in 2014
Urban Population3.9 billion in 2014
2.5 Billion in 1950
~4.1 billion tonnes of oilequivalents in 1970
0.75 billionin 1950
2 Tall Buildingscompleted in 1960
Global Population, Number of Tall Buildings (200 meters+) Completed per Year, World Energy Consumption, and Urban Population from 1950 to 2014
Number of Tall Buildings (200 meters+) per Region in 1999 and 2014
1999
2014
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Total # of Cond
itions per B
uilding
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# of Skyscrapers Analyzed in Chronological Order
1891
2015
2018
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Conditions Measured in 232 Skyscrapers (200 meters+)Red Lines Represet Buildings Selected for Further Analysis
Skyscrap
ers Analyzed
Condition Subcategories Condition SubcategoriesCondition Subcategories
FacadesFormBase Design + Vertical Organization
Skyscrap
ers Analyzed
Skyscrap
ers Analyzed
Throughout the course of my Master of Architec-ture education I developed a specific interest in sustainability and environmental design. A con-centration in Building Technologies and associated course work allowed me to further purse and ex-plore these personal interests. The images on this page and the next illustrate a few different analyses conducted in various courses. Ultimately, I hope to be able to employ these interests and knowl-edge on the topic gained thus far to real build-ing projects for the betterment of the environment.
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SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
FALL 2009 - SPRING 2012
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an exploration of wnd velocity in high rise buildings (software: project vasari)
butterfly shadow analyses (software: ecotect)summer solstice fall equinox winter solstice
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The ‘Shadow Box’ project was a component of the second Structures course undertaken in my Master of Architecture program. The main goal of the project was to allow students to think about materials, details, and connections by physically building something. Each project was to include concrete, steel, wood, and another material of the student’s preference. An artist and architect were selected by each student to serve as initial inspira-tion for the Shadow Box’s design. My artist was Robert Rauschenberg and my architect was Dorte Mandrup. My personal objectives were to cre-ate a composition that was minimal overall, but precise and beautifully articulated in the details.
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STRUCTURES IISPRING 2011
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STRUCTURAL EXPLORA-TION OF DETAILS
AND CONNECTIONSSHADOW BOX
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The ‘Performative Maquette’ was a week-long project that was part of the Comprehensive Design Studio. Students were asked to design a physical object that in some way ‘performed.’ This object was intended to allow a student to further explore an idea to be implemented in the design of a New Campus Media + Library Center (the main project undertaken during this studio). Sustainable strate-gies were key to my project, so I decided to explore how light might be diffused through non biodegrad-able and/or recycled materials. I built a light-tight box with an opening in the top in which trays con-taining materials sat. A shelf within the box allowed observations about natural light through specific ma-terials to be made at various heights. Additionally, a light was put into the box to allow observations about the properties of light from the exterior at night.
LIGHT AND RECYCLED MATERIALSPERFORMATIVE MAQUETTECOMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIOFALL 2010
green glass plastic bag packing peanuts
The objective of this exploration of light in E. Fay Jones’ Throncrown Chapel was to isolate a single aperture and study the way in which this particular aperture allows light to enter, further how that light is then distributed inside the space. An overhang and opening underneath were isolated in an attempt to understand how this particular overhang affects the way light enters the building. The goal of this project was to explore light utilizing the artificial sky in UNC Charlotte’s School of Architecture Daylighting Lab and to represent the findings in a creative way. A 12 inch by 12 inch physical model was created and used in the artifical sky. Measurements of light were taken every 2 inches in every direction. 36 measurements were taken at 6 different levels for a total of 216 measurements. In designing a three-dimensional representation of the way in which light was distributed through my isolated aperture, I knew I needed to depict a fairly evenly distributed coverage, but I also wanted to show subtle differences in where light intensity differed. I decided to sort my data points into four different ranges of foot candles. I used four different sizes of beads and assigned each size to a respective intensity range. At each point for which I measured data in the artificial sky, I placed a bead sized appropriately. When looking into the three-dimensional representation, the viewer is able to visualize the distribution of light through the density of the beads. Additionally, by looking at the elevation of the representation, light distribution can be observed in a different way. The beads also cast a shadow showing their collective density.
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EXPLORATION AND REP-RESENTATION OF LIGHT
DAYLIGHTING STUDY DAYLIGHTING ELECTIVE
SPRING 2011
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building section
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The images on this page illustrate one of the proj-ects completed during a summer internship with Blair Remy Architects located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A two-dimensional parti was provided and the charge was to create conceptual diagrams and models, both physically and digitally, from this parti. The images on this page depict a physi-cal conceptual model approximately 4 inches by 6 inches in size. The goal was to consider scale and proportions to develop a three-dimensional compo-sition from a two-dimensional drawing. This model, along with three other related diagrammatic studies, are displayed in shadow boxes in the firm’s office.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPARTI STUDYARCHITECTURAL INTERNBLAIR REMY ARCHITECTSSUMMER 2010
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SELECT WORKINTERIOR DESIGN
The object of this project was to develop a new pro-gram for a building already in existence in Athens, Georgia. The program chosen was the result of research on the building’s context and exploration into what the community of Athens might desire. I found the community to be rich in all areas of the arts with an emphasis on music, but lacking any kind of establishment that incorporated more than one area. I created a multi-use program that includes a recording studio, rentable spaces for musicians and studio artists, and a coffee shop. The coffee shop is intended to be a place for the artists in the build-ing to display and sell their work. Ironically, research suggested the existing structure of the particular building provided for a unique and sought after con-dition conducive to live recording, thus the coffee shop would be used for this as well. I was fortunate enough to have this project critiqued by the manag-ers of the band REM who got their start in Athens. Through this project I gained a better understand-ing of incorporating context into design and devel-oping a branding concept for a specific program.
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STUDIO III: SPACE PROGRAMMING AND OFFICE DESIGN
FALL 2007
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ATHENS, GEORGIA: THE BRANDING OF A CITY
ART + MUSIC + COMMUNITY
interior perspective
floor plan
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interior perspective
The Home and Office/Gallery project was the sec-ond design project I completed in my Interior Design program. The goals of this project were seemingly simple, but the lessons learned were absolutely es-sential in developing a strong design vocabulary and knowledge base. Through completion of this proj-ect I learned about various drawing types and how to execute these drawings by hand. I also learned about one and two point perspective, and how to hand draft these as well. For this project I was given a rectangular shaped building located in an urban setting. I was required to create a multi-use build-ing including a gallery space, office space, and living space. I was also required to include a two story space in the design. Additionally, I studied and be-gan to think about ADA compliancy. Upon comple-tion of this project I was involved in my first studio cri-tique and learned how to effectively contribute to an intelligent design discussion, as well as accept criti-cism. This project was fundamental to my develop-ment as a designer, and although it was completely over six years ago, it is still a project I am proud of.
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STUDIO I: LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF INTERIOR DESIGN, MEASURING AND
SCALING, & APPLICATION OF THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
FALL 2006
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SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
HOME AND OFFICE/GALLERY
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interior perspective
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detail from Cemitério de AgramontePorto, Portugal, 2011charcoal14” x 18”
This set of drawings was on display at the Univer-sity of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Ar-chitecture Foriegn Study Abroad Exhibition in September 2011.
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gate detail at Palau Güell by Gaudi
Barcelona, Spain, 2011charcoal
14” x 18”
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happily ever after 2006colored pencil and pen15” x 11” each
Series inspired by the work of Roy Liechten-stein.
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leftuntitled still life
2005charcoal
18” x 23-1/2”
rightstill life of closet
2005charcoal
18” x 23-1/2”
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detail from Le Corbus-ier’s Villa SavoyePoissy, France, 2011Nikon D6018-55mm VR lens
This image is straight out of the camera, uneditted.
The following images are part of a larger collec-tion entited “Architectural Details: The Pristine and The Imperfect” displayed at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s School of Architecture Foreign Study Arboad Exhibition in September of 2011.
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detail from an Alpine Chalet
Gimmelwald, Switzer-land, 2011Nikon D60
18-55mm VR lens
This image is straight out of the camera, uneditted.
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articulated facade Barcelona, Spain, 2011Nikon D6018-55mm VR lens
This image is straight out of the camera, uneditted.
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aging chimneyVenice, Italy 2011
Nikon D6018-55mm VR lens
This image is straight out of the camera, uneditted.
EMILY MERRILLRESUME
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emily merrill I resume
Master of Architecture Concentration: Building TechnologiesFully AccreditedThe University of North Carolina at CharlotteExpected Graduation: May 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior DesignFully Accredited The University of GeorgiaGraduated: May 2009
High School Early Entry and Summer Ses-sionThe University of OklahomaFall 2004 and Summer 2006
Norman High SchoolNorman, OklahomaGraduated: May 2005Valedictorian
EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE CONT.
Sustainability Committee InternOffice of SustainabilityThe University of North Carolina at CharlotteSpring 2011> directly involved with Sustainability Coordinator and 16 committee members> worked with national organizations to research de-velopmental workshops for potential implementation on the UNC Charlotte campus> designed, organized, and delivered a monthly Campus Sustainability Newsletter> largest contribution was an Office of Sustainability PR and Communications Plan
Architectural InternBlair Remy ArchitectsOklahoma City, OklahomaSummer 2010> gained insight in US Defense sector work> worked specifically on a project developing con-ceptual digital diagrams and physical models
Architectural InternPBS&J (now Atkins)Atlanta, GeorgiaSummer 2010> main responsibility was contribution to preparation of a proposal for a US Defense sector competition
Civil Engineering InternPBS&J (now Atkins)Charlotte, North CarolinaSummer 2010> verified and corrected red-line and as-built civil drawings> took part in site visits> attended an all-day US Defence sector project kick-off meeting with members of the national de-sign team and a large client group
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
Revit, AutoCAD, Sketchup Pro, Project Vasari, Ecotect, Climate Consultant, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, model making, hand drafting and rendering, freehand sketching, painting and watercolor, photography, excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interior Design InternWarner Summers - Architecture and Interior DesignAtlanta, GeorgiaSummer 2007> gained knowledge in materials, finishes, furniture, and artwork selection> attended firm and client meetings > took part in site visits> assisted on AutoCAD construction drawings, pre-sentation boards, specifications, and library organi-zation
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Self Lead TravelFrance, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, The Neth-erlands, and the United KingdomSummer 2011, three weeks
School of Architecture Summer Study Abroad Programwith The University of North Carolina at Char-lotteSpain and PortugalSummer 2011, five weeks
MArch Studio Field StudiesNew York City, Spring 2011Charleston, South Carolina, Spring 2010Chicago, Fall 2009
Lamar Dodd School of Art Study Abroad Programwith The University of GeorgiaCortona, ItalySummer 2008
Interior Design Annual Field StudiesNew York City, Fall 2008Chicago, Fall 2007San Francisco, Fall 2006
Paper Publication + Poster Presentation“Mapping an Emerging Typology: a Paradigm Shift in the Twenty-First Century Skyscraper”Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat 9th World Congress, ShanghaiSeptember, 2012
Photography ExhibitionTwo photographs selected for the Study Abroad Photo Exhibit (competition)The University of North Carolina at CharlotteApril, 2012
Poster Presentation“Lifecycle Integrated Kinetic Facades: Bioreac-tive Building Envelope”The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Campus Conversations: Students Talk About Sustainability (faculty selected)April, 2011
Emily Merrill1320 Fillmore Avenue #325Charlotte, North Carolina 28203
phone: 405.314.6402email: [email protected]: www.emilymerrill.net
STUDY TRAVELS PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS CONTACT
American Institute of Architects (AIAS) Mem-ber, Master of Architecture Student Society (MASS) Member, The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) Student Member, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Student Member, Institute of Classical Architecture Member, American Society of Interior Design-ers (ASID) Allied MemberIncoming Student Committee
Critical MASS Annual SymposiumThe University of Charlotte at North Carolina2010 - 2011
Hospitality CommitteeCritical MASS Annual SymposiumThe University of Charlotte at North Carolina2009 - 2010
ACTIVITIES
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS