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The Net-Zero Training Facility serves as a nexus between individual, community, and environment. Addressing this overalp, the center becomes a model for architectureal perfor-mance at all scales.

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ENERGY SIMULATIONRunning daylight simulations in Ecotect and wind simulations in Phoenix informed the formal operations. By splitting the block on a north / south axis into two 160’ by 32’ blocks, interior day light penetration was maxi-mized while establishing a central courtyard served by southern winds. Organizing the program according to specific function, the western public block could be split and rotated to engage the street and allow the eastern private block access to western winds for natural ventilation. The northwestern admin block was further rotated and connected to the western classroom block, establishing a lobby entrance and the primary vertical circulation. Skywalks connect the interview rooms, counseling workshops and roof terrace to the circulation core and define an open-air atrium. Data collected from Green Building Studio informed HVAC design, wall insulation, glass ratings and PV requirements.


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1. Exhaust for Top Floor 2. Heat Exhaust Vents 3. Roof Membrane(2 Ply) 4. Dropped Uplighting 5. Interior Wood Finish 6. Air Pocket 7. Raised Floor System 8. 5” Topping Slab 9. Steel Outrigger 10. T&G Bamboo Flooring

WALL SECTION11. Paneled Metal Screen12. W18X119 13. Curtain Wall14. Floating Floor Slab 15. LED Lighting 16. Gravel17. Low E Double Glazed 18. Base Isolation System19. Pile Cap20. Pile

SKIN DESIGNThe skin design serves three functions; (1) as a billboard for the school, creating a regional icon for sustainable development, (2) as a sun shading device and (3) to amplify natural ventilation strategies. As a billboard, the holes of the perforated metal sunscreen are defined by a custom Grasshopper script developed to analyze image values and define hole diameters accordingly. Using an image of the Long Beach skyline, the semi-urban plaza offers a panoramic ocean view of the city. The screen angle is adjusted to minimize hole apertures during the summer, while allowing solar penetration during the winter. On the administration wing, the screen acts as a thermal sink, heating an enclosed air channel that fosters air circulation.


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The skyscraper’s envelope is kinetic, contract-ing and expanding in actively adapting to the climatic environment - like a living organism. This on going metabolic process generates wind energy and purifies air throughout the build-ing. The system consists of a matrix of pistons that are connected at one end to a translucent and recyclable fabric and on the other end to a generator. Wind is the primary source of the kinetic motion allowing the pistons to have movement and charge the generators. External cladding of translucent photovoltaics collect energy as well. Vertical landscaping enchances air quality and enhances energy efficiency. The open portions of the buildings are perpendicu-lar to the both summer and winter prevailing wind which optimizes cross ventilations and wind power generation.

The skyscraper, as a “metabolic gateway,” medi-ates both border crossing conflicts and the interface between tall buildings and nature.

The skyscraper acts as a living organism mimicking its qualities as a bold expression. Living organisms have specific properties that define them. These properties are size, shape, metabolism, movement, irritability, growth, reproduction, and adaption. Understanding these properties and the relationship to the revitalization concept has provided a train of thought that drives all aspects of the design.

KINETIC SKIN METABOLISM

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A market, Mercado in Spanish, is a distinctive characteristic of Mexican and South American cultures. It’s a social node where people congre-gate and are able to sell their goods and services. Mercados are a significant componennt to hispanic communities which keep the economy in balance.

The living units are staggered to provide a single family dwelling on the first floor and a private work space on the second floor. This separation provides a peaceful place for the inhabitants to work on their projects. The unis use a raised floor system that works in conjunction with the aerodynamic form. The form allows air to move from living unit to living unit.

The metabolic skyscraper is a model of an ecological alternative to the barrio thorugh vertical cores of interwove communites and clustered workspaces. The building gives the underprivileged sector of Tijuana’s population a chance to improve their condition and promotes self improvement. The market and park act as an economic stimulus providing avenues in which tourism can flourish.

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Special thanks to Gabriel Aleman for being my partner on this project.

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Special Thanks: Michael Battjes, Casey McPeters, Deshona Nelson

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PROPORTION PARAMETERS These parameters allow for a proportional relationship between the rig’s height and width. This is accomplished through formulas that constrain their dimensions.

COMPONENT PARAMETERS Parameters that control the height of the component’s “bloom”.

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The premise of this thesis is based on the notion that technology has heavily saturated our daily lives and that architecture has made marginal attempts at keeping up with the progressive trends in technology. The ultimate goal of this thesis is create a museum and research facility that will act as an interface with the public, invoking a user response through kinetic architec-ture. This project will utilize methodologies of interaction design to effectively incorporate technology and provide a building that is environmentally responsive, adaptive to user density, and creates an interface with the public.

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Legend:1. Classroom 2. Restroom3. Conference Room4. Egress5. Mixed Private Lab and Collaboration Lab6. Private Offices7. Uni-sex Bathroom8. Lab Storage9. Demo Lab10. Prep-Lab11. Loading Dock12. Dock Offices13. Museum Storage14. Janitor Closet/Mech Room15. South Admin Offices16. Kid Zone Exhibition17. Main Auditorium18. Security Station19. North Admin Offices20. Museum Shop21. Cafe22. North Lobby23. South Lobby24. Auditorium Lobby25. Parking Structure

Legend:1. Riverwalk Path2. Central Public Restroom3. Public Lobby4. Collaboration Lab A5. Collaboration Lab B6. Uni-Sex Bathroom7. Egress8. Lab Storage

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Legend:1. History Exhibit2. Restroom3. Egress4. Main Auditorium Second Level.5. History Exhibit Cont’d6. Demo Lab Second Level7. Lab Storage8. Janitor/Mech Room9. Parking Structure10. Non-movable Exhibit

Legend:1. Light Exhibit2. Egress3. Restroom4. Janitor/Mech Room5. Sound Exhibit

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