BRIAN BARBERWORK SAMPLES2015

Daylight Study

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Experimental Martian Settlement, Hollywood, CAThe proposed facility in the Hollywood Hills above Los Angeles is meant to closely mimick the first structure to be built by humans on the surface of Mars. Its purpose would be to extract water from the surface soil which is then used to grow food and plants for the inhabitants of the outpost. Utilizing the high winds often found on Mars, the facility’s initial power source is a large wind turbine on the top floor. Because of the nature of the project, it must be completely self-sustaining, employing additional methods of generating power once the system is up and running such as solar power, and biomass production.The structure is built into a mountainside in an effort to mediate the harsh temperature differences found during a typical Martian day. The facade also faces south in an effort to optimize and control the amount of direct sunlight in an effort to mimick the amount of sunlight found on the surface of the red planet.

Cahuenga Peak, Hollywood, CA34.1370° N, 118.3258° W

wind patterns

The project is strategicallyplaced to take full advantageof sun and wind exposure.

Energy-producing solar panel glass

Biomass panels

wind turbines

wind turbine

Food growth/experiment/research

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Micro Unit HousingBrush Park, DetroitBrush Park is a neighborhood in Detroit that is situated between a highway corridor and a developing area of Midtown. After years of urban decay, Brush Park is set to make a comeback with plans to build a new hockey stadium just outside the neighborhood boundaries. Detroit being a city with a large land area and limited resources, urban density is an issue to be addressed.

Single Unit

Double Unit

frame floor plates

circulation structure

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interior study model

Water Catchment Tower

form:the doubled over

surface area of the catchment tower

increases the nightly collection potential.

nylon netting:loose weave to collect water and allow it to run down into a basin without being absorbed

by the material.

structure:formed by ribs similar to

tent poles, easily assembledbut lightweight and strong.

rammed earth or brick:with a focus on local materials

the surrounding area can provide what is needed to build the huts that house the water basinsand act as

a base the catchment towers.10’

16’

14.5’

This water catchment system is designed to help alleviate water shortage issues for rice farmers in the northern maountains of Sri Lanka. The nylon netting has the potential to capture up to twenty five gallons of water a night, given the right conditions. Working in congruence with a system of cisterns using the Alternate Wetting and Drying Method, this system could reduce the farmer’s reliance on government supplied water from the south.

bamboo is plentiful in Sri Lanka,in fact it’s a growing industry.it works well for drainage systems that use natural materials, and can be grown to lengths of more than 12’ with a consistent diameter.

Irrigation System

Artwork

Pollen Grainsblown glass2010

Inland Wavephotograph2014

I started blowing glass in 1997 as an undergrad at Ohio State. I went on to work in glass professionally for eleven years until I went back to school in 2010. I have continued to work in glass and use it as a means of working through certain design challenges.

A Story of Faith: Loup Riversandcast glass2015

When the Stars Came to Earthblown glass2012

Brian BarberT:206.372.6658E: barberb@umich.edu

ExperienceTaubman College FabLab

Ann Arbor, MIAugust 2012 - Present

3D Print Lab CoordinatorResponsible for processing 3d modeling files, maintaining printing

machines, running prints on Zcorp and ABS machines.

MPdL StudioAnn Arbor, MI

June 2013 - August 2014Research Assistant

Developed schematic designs of educational greenhouse for local school.

Prepared 3d prints for an exhibition at Cranbrook Academy and other firm projects. Prepared Rhino files for print from massing

models to meshes.

Glassybaby, LLC, Seattle, WA

July 2009 - August 2010Gaffer/ Glassblower

Led glassblowing team, coordinated production tasks, and ensured quality control.

Manifesto Corporation/Resolute Lighting Seattle, WA

September 2001 - July 2009Glass Studio Manager

Supervised and led hotshop team, organized work and production schedule, responsible for quality control, and

consulted with designers on new products.

1261 Bending Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103

EducationM.Arch CandidateJune 2012 - May 2015 Taubman College of Architecture, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

MFA / GlassSeptember 2010 - June 2012 The Ohio State University, Columbus, OhioPresident, Glass ClubTreasurer, Graduate Student Art ClubMember Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Core Student ProgramFebruary 2000 - January 2001 Penland School of Crafts, Penland, North Carolina

BFA / GlassDecember 1999The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Skills basic intermediate advanced

Photoshop ///////////////Illustrator ////////////////InDesign /////////////Rhino //////////////Revit ///////////Autocad ////3d printing //////////////////