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AUSTIN EDE | PORTFOLIO 2007-2014

Austin Ede2817 Turnberry Dr. Apt #536

Arlington, TX 76006austinede@gmail.comSkype ID: austin.ede1

214-450-1429SUMMARY My work experience in the fields of traditional architecture and digital fabrication has given me a unique insight into how buildings are designed and constructed. I am interested in how parametric tools can be leveraged to aid in a collaborative process between design and construction/fabrication of buildings. EXPERIENCE2013 TOPOCAST – Dallas, TX; Digital Fabricator - Worked in a team of 4 people to produce a stage backdrop for SXSW Eco conference in Austin, TX. My role was the fabrication and installation of the final panels on stage.

2012 TOPOCAST – Dallas, TX; Digital Fabricator - Collaborated with Randy Twaddle, a Houston artist, in a group of 4 to design, produce, and install an original artwork/wall design. My role was to cast and install 75 hydro stone panels and to design and build the apparatus to safely hold the panels for shipping.

2008 Three Architecture Inc. – Dallas, TX; Architectural Intern The Hotel at Pearl Brewery, San Antonio, TX - Created construction document sheet layouts, developed construction details for the conversion of the historic Pearl Brewery located in San Antonio, Texas into the Pearl Brewery Hotel. - Made revisions to CAD construction documents, detailed elevations and building wall sections. - Made revisions to historical facade drawings of the Pearl Brewery.

2007 Three Architecture Inc. – Dallas, TX; Architectural Intern Rosewood Costa Carmel, Costa Rica - Created a 3D model using SketchUp of hotel buildings for a Rosewood resort in Costa Rica - Developed CAD plans and elevations for hotel bungalows - Used Photoshop to produce design sketch montage and presentation documents - Assisted in creating a punch list for a senior living community, The Village at Gleannoch Farms, Houston, TX.

EDUCATION- University of Texas at Arlington

2012-2014 Masters of Architecture GPA: 3.417

2007-2012 Bachelors of Science in Architecture GPA: 3.358

HONORS- University of Texas at Arlington Freshman Achievement Scholarship- Golden Key International Honor Society- The National University Scholars Society- Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization- Scholarship to attend ACADIA 2013, a computer aided parametric design conference in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION-Design Interests: Digital fabrication, parametric design, graphic and layout design, and wood working -Software Skills - AutoCAD, 3dsMax, Google SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, basic understanding of Revit - Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint-Language Skills: English: Proficient Japanese: Beginner- IDP registration Summer 2014 for NCARB/ARE licensure

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a n o n - s t a n d a r d b r i s e s o l e i l pa n e laustin ede + khang nguyen / brad bell professor

university of texas at arlington

research outlineThis research project explores the use of digital fabrication technology and parametric modeling to investigate the production of concrete brise soleil panels. Specifically the research examines how the digital toolset can be used to produce repetitive panels with non-standard patterning as pre-cast concrete panels. The pre-cast industry relies upon efficiency found typically in repetition and simplified geometric shapes to produce achievable molds. This in turn has a predictable outcome on the readily found geometries typically found in precast components. However, when linked with a more sophisticated methodology and mold making materials it is our working hypothesis that non-standard patterning could override the primary paneling and produce a highly ‘organic’ panel –that is still capable of meeting all other programmatic requirements.

The panels leverage a series of parameters to establish performance criteria and to determine optimized geometries. These parameters range from sun angle based on cardinal direction, view corridors at the site, and the ability to extract the panel from the mold based on the module geometry. In regard to the last issue it is necessary to provide a 5° angle on the module prior to distributing it to a modified grid in order to have a ‘releasable’ angle for the mold to come out of. Given that this process was fabricated and investigated at full scale, issues of detailing, mold production, structural connection, transport, and installation are all critical phases of contingency in the research.

precedent development

The Carpenter Center - Le CorbusierOrganic beauty UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON/ SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE/ LIBRARY32O43’53.25” N 97O06’57.22” W

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ACADEMIC RESEARCH

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wallHOUSE

Wall House

This project was based on the proportion of the golden mean and explores how that can structure and set up the organization of the house. The design started with the exploration of an inhabitable wall and how that can be used to project the organization to the rest of the house.

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Second Floor Plan

First Floor Plan

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cubist PAVILION

Cubist Pavilion

The Cubist Pavilion was designed by taking the ideas of phenomenal and literal transparencies, false attachments, and other ideas taken from the traditional cubist painters. The design of a cubist painting and low relief model was made to exam and experiment with these ideas and use them to organize a pavilion.

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Soane Museum Addition

An infill project was designed to accompany the Soane Museum in London. This addition will serve as a school of art connected to the existing building. The modern design of the facade relates back to the scale and proportions of the historical Soane Museum.

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communityRECREATION

Community Recreation Center

A community recreation center and pool for the surrounding residential community in Dallas, Tx. The problem was to fit the program inside of a 20 ft. wide bay. Using the sectional quality of the site, I designed the center to fit the scale of the surrounding community and the program that was required. To fit all the program I used the elevation change in the site and excavated a portion. In addition, the community recreation center was designed to be entirely open air to create an active and sustainable environment.

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School of Archeology

A urban intervention within the Crypta Balbi area of Rome. The School of Archeology hovers over the ancient ruins from 13 BC Rome. The design of a new piazza and a public viewing portal links the ancient Rome and the modern day Rome. This allows the public to view and engage the history of Rome as well as experience the work and research of the Rome School of Archeology.

Crypta Balbi, Via delle Botteghe Oscure, Rome, Italy,

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pre-castPOROSITY

1pre-cast porosityacadia 2013 pg.

a n o n - s t a n d a r d b r i s e s o l e i l pa n e laustin ede + khang nguyen / brad bell professor

university of texas at arlington

research outlineThis research project explores the use of digital fabrication technology and parametric modeling to investigate the production of concrete brise soleil panels. Specifically the research examines how the digital toolset can be used to produce repetitive panels with non-standard patterning as pre-cast concrete panels. The pre-cast industry relies upon efficiency found typically in repetition and simplified geometric shapes to produce achievable molds. This in turn has a predictable outcome on the readily found geometries typically found in precast components. However, when linked with a more sophisticated methodology and mold making materials it is our working hypothesis that non-standard patterning could override the primary paneling and produce a highly ‘organic’ panel –that is still capable of meeting all other programmatic requirements.

The panels leverage a series of parameters to establish performance criteria and to determine optimized geometries. These parameters range from sun angle based on cardinal direction, view corridors at the site, and the ability to extract the panel from the mold based on the module geometry. In regard to the last issue it is necessary to provide a 5° angle on the module prior to distributing it to a modified grid in order to have a ‘releasable’ angle for the mold to come out of. Given that this process was fabricated and investigated at full scale, issues of detailing, mold production, structural connection, transport, and installation are all critical phases of contingency in the research.

precedent development

The Carpenter Center - Le CorbusierOrganic beauty UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON/ SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE/ LIBRARY32O43’53.25” N 97O06’57.22” W

context

1pre-cast porosityacadia 2013 pg.

a n o n - s t a n d a r d b r i s e s o l e i l pa n e laustin ede + khang nguyen / brad bell professor

university of texas at arlington

research outlineThis research project explores the use of digital fabrication technology and parametric modeling to investigate the production of concrete brise soleil panels. Specifically the research examines how the digital toolset can be used to produce repetitive panels with non-standard patterning as pre-cast concrete panels. The pre-cast industry relies upon efficiency found typically in repetition and simplified geometric shapes to produce achievable molds. This in turn has a predictable outcome on the readily found geometries typically found in precast components. However, when linked with a more sophisticated methodology and mold making materials it is our working hypothesis that non-standard patterning could override the primary paneling and produce a highly ‘organic’ panel –that is still capable of meeting all other programmatic requirements.

The panels leverage a series of parameters to establish performance criteria and to determine optimized geometries. These parameters range from sun angle based on cardinal direction, view corridors at the site, and the ability to extract the panel from the mold based on the module geometry. In regard to the last issue it is necessary to provide a 5° angle on the module prior to distributing it to a modified grid in order to have a ‘releasable’ angle for the mold to come out of. Given that this process was fabricated and investigated at full scale, issues of detailing, mold production, structural connection, transport, and installation are all critical phases of contingency in the research.

precedent development

The Carpenter Center - Le CorbusierOrganic beauty UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON/ SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE/ LIBRARY32O43’53.25” N 97O06’57.22” W

context

1pre-cast porosityacadia 2013 pg.

a n o n - s t a n d a r d b r i s e s o l e i l pa n e laustin ede + khang nguyen / brad bell professor

university of texas at arlington

research outlineThis research project explores the use of digital fabrication technology and parametric modeling to investigate the production of concrete brise soleil panels. Specifically the research examines how the digital toolset can be used to produce repetitive panels with non-standard patterning as pre-cast concrete panels. The pre-cast industry relies upon efficiency found typically in repetition and simplified geometric shapes to produce achievable molds. This in turn has a predictable outcome on the readily found geometries typically found in precast components. However, when linked with a more sophisticated methodology and mold making materials it is our working hypothesis that non-standard patterning could override the primary paneling and produce a highly ‘organic’ panel –that is still capable of meeting all other programmatic requirements.

The panels leverage a series of parameters to establish performance criteria and to determine optimized geometries. These parameters range from sun angle based on cardinal direction, view corridors at the site, and the ability to extract the panel from the mold based on the module geometry. In regard to the last issue it is necessary to provide a 5° angle on the module prior to distributing it to a modified grid in order to have a ‘releasable’ angle for the mold to come out of. Given that this process was fabricated and investigated at full scale, issues of detailing, mold production, structural connection, transport, and installation are all critical phases of contingency in the research.

precedent development

The Carpenter Center - Le CorbusierOrganic beauty UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON/ SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE/ LIBRARY32O43’53.25” N 97O06’57.22” W

context

Digital Analysis

Geometric Analysisevaluating potential points for structural failure

Interior 2:00 PM Tuesday May 07 2013 7:00 PM Tuesday May 07 2013

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performativeSHELLS

TEX-FAB 2014 - MODELAB Performance Shell Workshop

This workshop was led by ModeLab and organized by TEX-FAB to investigated the conceptual and simulation as it applies to architectural design research. The workshop was based around the parametric processes which included material and computational techniques to integrate design and fabrication.

Project Team:Austin Ede and Cord Read

Project Responsibilities: - Parametric design of a optimized performance shell- Physical prototyping of the cellular units- Fabrication of the final performance shell

Software UsedRhinoceros 3DGrasshopper-3D parametric plugin for RhinocerosKangaroo- Physics simulation plugin for Grass-hopperAdobe Photoshop

Additional Information:http://modelab.is/education/

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[digi]FORM

While precast concrete is more efficient than cast-in-place concrete in relation to both formwork costs and quality output, there is still an opportunity to improve the process. The precast industry’s current standards for creating concrete formwork are time consuming, labor intensive and high in material demand to generate formwork. Each formwork typically produces one geometric outcome. Our research examines the viability of a digitally reconfigurable formwork allowing for a range of geometric outcomes from a single formwork. Both applied and empirical research methodology were utilized to create digital and physical testing scenarios. These tests produced a range of physical

samples combining traditional precast urethane mold making techniques with an adjustable stepper motor framework to provide a spectrum of panel geometries. The culmination of these tests is a full-scale digitally reconfigurable formwork controlled by a computer model capable of producing a wide range of geometric outcomes and a full-scale panel prototype. The potential benefit to the precast industry would be to reduce cost and production time whi le providing geometric flexibility not currently present in the traditional casting process. This would effectively place the precast industry in a position to cost effectively implement mass customization into emerging design standards

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CO-PLANAR SIDE WALLSThese four wooden walls fullfil the co-planar criteria established tin maintain geometry of the cast panel. They are tightened together to form the seal.

Flex-30 Urethane was used in the casting surface which is 3/4 of an inch with 16 stepped mounds on the reinforced side where control and structure rods are cast in the surface.

This seal was designed to counteract leaking that occurs along the outside edges of the

This anchor was designed to hold the control in place while in movement and during casting

This support system was designed to reinforce the urethane while it is under load of the cast material. the rods rotate to keep surface geometry.

Plywood is used as a framing for this prototype casting mold chosen for strength and adaptable modifiability.

The linear stepper motor uses a unique thread for its drive bar, thus a 3d printed connection was designed to couple the 1/4” all thread rods.

Linear actuated stepper motors were selected for their ability to interface with our software

We will develop a flexible formwork, that can be digitally reconfigured to produce a wide variety of custom panel geometries from a single mould. We propose that the addition of a supplemental structural system and refinement of the current interface between the digital simulation and the physical formwork will increase the performance of the surfaces structural capacity, increased control over surface geometry, and increased accuracy in the motor assembly. We also propose going from vertical casting to horizontal casting. This will reduce the complexity of the motor assembly and control surface by half. This will mean a change in our casting medium, going from pre cast concrete panel to a GFRC panel. This will allow use to create thinner and lighter panels, reducing the load on the control surface and the motor assembly.

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Replicator 3D printer - PLA

Objet Connex 500 - Vero white plus and Tango black plusSurface - DM 9885Structure - Vero White +Node - DM 9870

Objet Connex 500- Vero white plus and Tango black plusSurface - DM 9885Structure - Vero White +Node - DM 9850

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To develop a full range of motion for both convex and concave motion in a single surface, two references are implemented. The first is the structural control and precision provided by origami. It is precisely the tessellated patterning and the three- dimensional configuration of the surface that offers the most compelling argument for why origami methodology is useful. More precisely, the star tuck and the careful calibration of incidental edges in relationship to the vertex allows (Tachi 2013) for a volumetric uncoiling of the surface to take place that facilitates the simultaneity of the concave and convex movement. The second reference is chainmail for how it provides flexibility in movement but durability in material. The interlocking or connected components provide flexibility to be incrementally distributed across the surface.

Objet Connex 500- Vero white plus and Tango black plusSurface - DM 9885Structure - DM 8530

Several iterations have been evaluated for the appropriate surface performance. Because the printer can print with different material types, in this case hard and flexible rubber, it is possible to highly calibrate the digital material. For the surface prints a series of tests were conducted using Vera white plus and Tango Black Plus – with the only variables being the quantity distribution of each type of material and slight geometric variations. Ultimately it is the combination of the materials that provides an appropriate blending to accomplish the level of movement in the substructure while providing the right level of rigidity in the top surface. A viable reconfigurable surface has been produced and is now being combined with the computerized Arduino controls refined to improve speed, accuracy and interface. It is at this stage that questions of edge control and boundary sealant will become very important questions.

3D printed bushingVero White +

3D printed collarVero White +

3D printed bracketVero White +

Brass 4 start top nut

Nima 17with 4 start thread-ed rod

3D printed collarVero White +

1/2” PVC schedule 40

1” PVC schedule 40

Limit SwitchThis is a 3-terminal microswitch, with a 17mm lever actuator. Used with 3D printer, or robot project. Each microswitch is rated for 5A at 250VAC.

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HIGH TORQUE HYBRID STEPPING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Resistance Per Phase ( 10% Ω)Inductance Per Phase ( 20% mH)

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VOLTAGE: 24VDC CONSTANT CURRENT : 1.68A HALF STEP

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DESCRIPTIONTECHNICAL CONDITIONS

CHANGZHOU SONGYANG MACHINERY & ELECTRONICS

NEW TECHNIC INSTITUTE

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Class B100 Min (500VDC)2-20～+50

Rated Current (A)Rated Voltage (V)

Max.axial force (N)

Insulation Class

Number of Phase

Electrical specificationsGeneral specifications

Insulation Resistance (MΩ)

80 Max (rated current、2 phase on)Temperature Rise (℃)Ambient Temperature (℃) ±

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Max.radial force (N)

°

HIGH TORQUE HYBRID STEPPING MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Resistance Per Phase ( 10% Ω)Inductance Per Phase ( 20% mH)

Step Angle ( )

Dimensions:

(unit=mm)

1028 (20mm from the flange)

1.8

Wiring Diagram :

Holding torque(N.cm)

MGRN

BLK

BLURED

PULL out turque curve :

VOLTAGE: 24VDC CONSTANT CURRENT : 1.68A HALF STEP

2.81.681.653.236

Detent Torque(N.cm)Rotor Torque (N.cm)Weight (kg)

150540.28

31±

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4-M3

深4.5

42.3

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31±0.2

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UL 1007 AWG26165±

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JST XHP-4

SXH-001T-P0.6BLU

REDGRN BLK

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TR8×3 DIN 103 TOL.7e

0.3

38±1282±1

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1000

DESCRIPTIONTECHNICAL CONDITIONS

CHANGZHOU SONGYANG MACHINERY & ELECTRONICS

NEW TECHNIC INSTITUTE

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2013/04/23

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artWORK

Kimbell Musuem, Ft Worth, TXby Louis Kahnwatercolor detail

Pantheon, Romewatercolor

Church of the Light, Ibaraki, Osakaby Tadao Ando

watercolor collage

KROB 2013 submissionDrawing Constructed

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PROFESSIONAL WORK

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the hotel at PEARL BEWERY

Construction DocumentsThe Hotel at Pearl Brewery, San Antonio, TX

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fabricationMIRABEAU B

Mirabeau B-Houston,TX - 2012

The Mirabeau B Project is a collaboration between the artist Randy Twaddle and TOPOCAST. The project took the artists two dimensional artwork and converted it into a three dimensional digitally developed surface. The surface was later prototyped by 3D printing. The 3D printed surface was then used to cast a mold for repetitive casting. TOPOCAST produced the digital and physical framework as well as all the installation of the 75 tile wall that went into the lobby of the 14 unit residence in Houston, TX.(Featured in Fabrikator A|N Blog)

Project Team: Randy Twaddle + TOPOCAST_ Brad Bell, Austin Ede, Jacob Narvaez, Amy Jarvis, Craig Gillam, Jonathan Thomas

Project Responsibilities: - Prototyping of casting mold and the casting process- Physical casting of prototype and final panels- Collaborated in the design and fabrication of the mounting system for the final panels- Assembly, transportation, and installation of final panels on site

Fabrication Equipment Used:ShopBot 3-axis CNC Mill

Additional Information:http://topocastlab.com/portfolio/mirabeau-b/

Silicon Mold Production

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fabrication Cast Thicket

Cast Thicket - Tex-Fab APPLIED: Research Fabrication- 2013

The winning proposal of Tex-Fab’s APPLIED: Research through the Fabrication competition, came from Kenneth Tracy and Christine Yogiaman of yo_cy, a design studio based in St. Louis. Cast Thicket is an exploration in tensile concrete. TOPOCAST Lab worked with yo_cy to optimize the process of fabrication between their lab in St. Louis to our lab in Arlington. After a series of full-scale prototyping, we were able to fabricate the proposal at full scale, with the help of structural analysis done by Buro Happold.

Design: Ken Tracy, Christine Yogiaman, Lavender Tessmer, James Struthers, Lavender Tessmer, Jordan Smith, Cheng, Tang-Wen Vivian, : Matthew Carlson, Ting Lun Lai, Shu Liu, Christopher Moy, Tom Ishida, Daphne Robinson, Jicheng ShenCommissioning Agent: TEX FAB : Brad Bell, Kevin McClellan, Andrew Vrana

Fabricator: TOPOCAST Lab: Brad Bell, Austin Ede, Craig Gilliam, Amy Jarvis, Jacob Narvaez, Jeff Whately, Alexei Dukov, Jack Gryczynski, Adam Heisserer, Kelsey Liggett, Khang Nguyen, Ricardo S. Bandeira, Patrick Young, Farid Pourabdollah, Ernesto Gonzales, Tyler Shafer

Design Optimization and Fabrication Supporters: Buro Happold Engineers, Crow Corporation

Fabrication Equipment Used:ShopBot 3-axis CNC Mill

Additional Information:http://topocastlab.com/portfolio/cast-thicket/

Polypropylene Formwork

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fabrication ECO WALL

ECO WALL - SXSW ECO FESTIVAL - Austin, TX - 2013

TOPOCAST was invited to set up at the Autodesk Maker Space location promoting digitally fabricated formwork to the eco world. TOPOCAST was also commissioned to do the design and fabrication of the SXSW ECO awards stage backdrop that integrated digital fabrication techniques, and the ideas of a “green” panel.

Project Team:TOPOCAST_ Brad Bell, Austin Ede, Jacob Narvaez, Craig Gillam, Cord Read

Project Responsibilities: - Design and fabrication of the urethane rubber molds for the casting of planter modules- Physical casting of planter modules- Fabrication of wall panels-Assembly, transportation, and final installation of the panels

Fabrication Equipment Used:Shopbot 3-axis CNC MillZ-Corp 3D printer

Additional Information:http://topocastlab.com/swsx-eco-2013/

Urethane Mold Production