Download - Houston: in harmony with flooding
Houston: in harmony with flooding
Current water conditions:
Brief explanation of the current flooding conditions
City wide map of Houston
Current water conditions:
Brief explanation of current flooding strategies
History
Brief description of the development of Houston’s flood control over time.
History
Some major recent instances of flooding in Houston.
My plan
A brief narrative describing my intent to change Houston’s view of how it reacts to water.
My plan
Narrative describing the overall drainage plan, emphasizing the idea that the water will be drained quickly away from most areas that shouldn’t flood towards areas designed to contain the water.
Large scale Map of a Houston area illustrating the macro level drainage plan from flat areas to the bayou
Macro sketches
Basic diagrams to Illustrate the concept of using terraces to hold water for periods of time
Macro sketches
Basic diagrams to Illustrate the concept of using buildings to affect water flow
Macro sketches
Basic diagrams illustrating the multiple ways the bayou transition can flood.
Macro sketches
Basic diagrams to Illustrate the concept of bringing water into a space, storing it, and re-using it.
Micro sketches
Sketches of various details of the plans incorporated in one page.
Micro sketches
Narrative describing attempt to place these ideas on different conditions along the bayous
My plan area 1
Describe this particular bayou condition
Area 1 arial photograph
Area 1 topo map and section
Area 1 design solution: line drawings
Area 1 design solution: renderings
My plan area 2
Describe this particular bayou condition
Area 2 arial photograph
Area 2topo map and section
Area 2 design solution: line drawings
Area 2 design solution: renderings
My plan area 3
Describe this particular bayou condition
Area 3 arial photograph
Area 3 topo map and section
Area 3 design solution: line drawings
Area 3 design solution: renderings
Bibliography
Projected scheduleWeek 1
Tuesdayfirst attempt at basic diagramslocate topo mapsoveral drainage plan diagram
Fridayfinalize basic diagramsfinalize overall drainage plan diagramdraw sections from topo map
Week 2Tuesday
first attempt at site specific diagrams site 1first attempt at site specific diagram site 2first attempt at site specific diagram site 3
Fridaycontinue working on these diagrams (add more detail to all three)finish any details needed
Week 3Tuesday
basic models for each site, no materials or lightingFriday
add lighting and materialsbegin booklet
Projected schedule
Week 4Tuesday
finalize renderingsconsolidate and add narrative to presentation from previous presentationscontinue booklet
Fridayadd any last minute info to presentationformat presentation graphicallycontinue bookletbasic layout of poster
Week 5 (take part or all of this week off)Tuesday
finalize poster layoutcontinue bookletfinish graphic layout of powerpoint
Fridayfinish bookletfinish powerpointfinish poster design