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