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Sedge Meadow Research Park Urban Design Studio

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Extracting the Aurelian Study Abroad Rome Program

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Drawing from Observation Study Abroad Rome Program

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Courtyards of Rome Study Abroad Rome Program

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Maple Ridge Campground Community Design Studio

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SSLA Parklet Stuent Society of Landscape Architects

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Building Resilience Disaster Relief Studio

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Location: Ames, IA

Project Type:Urban Design Studio

Date: Fall 2013

Programs used:GIS, AutoCAD, Sketchup, Maxwell Render, Photoshop, Illustrator

The objectives of this proposal include floodplain restoration, wetland research, and pedestrian connections. By rerouting College Creek to it’s historical route and removing a large portion of an existing levee, the site is allowed to flood frequently, creating an opportunity for a sedge meadow research park. Excavation creates two main terraces that include flood pools, increasing the flood storage capacity by approximately 400,000 cubic feet. Through a network of boardwalks, the site connects pedestrians to and from the existing Ames trail system, linking the gap between Campus Town and downtown Ames. The boardwalk paths come together at significant locations, providing platforms that reveal the ecologic processes within the site – the fore bay, stream, flood terraces, and flood pools.

SEDGE MEADOW RESEARCH PARK

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EXISTING PROPOSED

6” FLOOD TERRACE

12” FLOOD TERRACE

PEDESTRIAN & STREAM UNDERPASS

FORE BAY

FLOOD POOLS

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TRANSECT MARKERS

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Location: Rome, Italy

Project Type:Group Project with Arch and LA StudentsWaters of Rome, Study Abroad Studio

Date: Spring 2014

Programs used:Autocad, Sketchup, Maxwell Render, Photoshop, Illustrator

This riverwalk proposal caters to both tourists and local residents of Rome. Through an in depth historical analysis, this proposal reveals the remnants of the Aeralian Wall while blurring the boundary of the neglected Tiber River. By removing the river’s embankment walls and restoring the riparian banks, this design encourages recreational use along the river. Relocating an existing market from the upper street and integrating it into the ramp system helps to draw people downward towards the riverwalk.

EXTRACTING THE AURELIAN

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Location: Rome, Italy

Project Type:Field SketchesStudy Abroad Rome Program

Date: Spring 2014

Methods:Graphite, Watercolor

Left: Villa Giulia, Rome

Middle: Villa D’Este, Tivoli

Right: Aragonese Castle, Baia (top) Villa Lante, Viterbo, (bottom)

DRAWING FROM OBSERVATION

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Location: Rome, Italy

Project Type:Independent Drawing StudyStudy Abroad Rome Program

Date: Spring 2014

Methods:Pen and Watercolor

COURTYARDS OF ROME

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Location: Mapleton, IA

Project Type:Group Project, Community Design Studio

Date: Spring 2014

Programs used:GIS, Autocad, Sketchup, Maxwell Render, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

Initiated by Mapleton’s Rebuild and Recover Committee, formed after the 2011 tornado, this project called for continuous collaboration with community members of Mapleton. The wants of the community included a “modern” RV campground that could generate revenue, create recreational opportunities, and offer new event spaces. Working with a group of five additional LA students, we arrived at a proposal to accomodate two demographics in very different settings - a rustic tent campground along the Maple River, and a high-end RV campground on the existing trailer park site.

MAPLE RIDGE CAMPGROUND

kayak launch TENT CAMPGROUND PROGRAM RV CAMPGROUND PROGRAM

tent sites

trail system

communal bonfire

event center

cabins

communal bonfire

outdoor movie space

1. Trail underpass - Hwy 141 2. Connection trail from RV park to tent site 3. Kayak launch from Maple river 4. RV park entrance

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trail headnature

play

6th st corridor

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-Closer to Nature-Rustic Experience

-Minimalistic

-Escape Technology

-Modern getaway

-Ease of Setup-Mobility

-Comfortable-Escapes elements

Churches

Nursing HomeCity Wide

ChurchesFire Dept.

Library

Park

Luncheons/Dinners

Parties/Celebrations

Bake Sales

Youth Programs

GarageSales

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2011 County Expenditures

178,900 visits

$4.54 million annually

$25/visit

24 million visits

$608.9 million annually

$25/visit0.7%

2011 State Expenditures

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ProposedCampground golf course sport complexcity pafrk public pool

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LOCAL RECREATION

USER GROUPS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Location Type

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Location: Ames, IA

Project Type:Student Society of Landscape ArchitectsClub Project

Date: Spring 2014

Programs used:Autocad, Sketchup, Photoshop, Illustrator

Serving as the 2014-2015 SSLA Parklet chair, I took on the role of project manager for this design build installation. Through collaborative design charrettes with the club, we arrived at a topography-inspired design that makes a statement of what Landscape Architecture is all about. I was responsible for developing construction documents from our schematic design, and working with my parklet co-chair to managed the constrution of the project. Establishing a budget and reaching out to local businesses for donations and facilities to build was only part of my coordination responsibilties. I served as the club representative who met with various city officials including the Assistant City Manager, City Engineer, Main Street Cultural District, surrounding local businesses, and the City Council to obtain necessary permits for the installation.

SSLA PARKLET

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Location: Port Au Prince, Haiti

Project Type:Individual Project, Disaster Relief Studio

Date: Spring 2014

Programs used:Sketchup, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign

Entering into the existing conversation of the designer’s role in disaster relief, this project had a strong emphasis on research of current efforts. With the vast nature of disaster relief, I established my own parameters of food security to narrow the scope. This self-defined project focused on the potential for food production to increase a community’s resilience to future disasters in Port Au Prince, Haiti.

BUILDING RESILIENCE ]+[ +

- immediate shelter shipped in a kit for easy construction

- kit includes seed packs for immediate planting- structure begins capurting water upon setup

- transitional stage, now producing food- no requirement of additional land

- permanent housing stage, shelter remains as a long term food production greenhouse

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Outer Shell - Metal Geodesic Structure

Fabric Planter “Cells”

Sealed Inner Membrane

Geodesic structure creates nooks for indiviual planter “cells” that can be removed and transported. “Cells” are made from collapsable fabric material to retain soil yet allow drainage.The translucent inner membrance attaches to the bottom of the planter cells, or can be attached directly to outer shell for a greenhouse.

Geodesic shell is made up of rods and two shapes of joints, one hexaognal and one pentagonal. This system provides more stability than tents relying on tension.

Inner tent membrane is water tight, and reaches beyond the base of the tent. The excess is then folded up, latching onto the planter “cells.” This pouch captures any runoff for rainwater harvesting.

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[greenhouse]After permanent housing is built, the structure can be used as a greenhouse with the planter cells moved inside, and translucent inner membrane now attached to outer structure

[shelter]Planter “Cells” provide a layer of insulation

Inner membrane blocks water, directing it downward to be stored

Dome shape maximizes plants’ exposure to sunlight

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