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Young Adult Tutor
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Cashwrap Specialist
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Mt. San Antonio College
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Landscape Design and Maintenance Assistant
Riverside Community College
HOBBIES
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
4. WAT E R C A P T U R E F R O M R O O F T O P
S I T E A N A LY S I S
WAT E R C A P T U R I N G D E V I C E S
P R O B L E M S TAT E M E N T DESIGN SOLUTION
Examination of sustainable landscape prac- After following the many entry walkways into
tices here on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. campus the procession from the parking
Starting with the inventory of sustainable land- struc- ture and into the library resulted the
scape practices you have developed in your most effective place to be renewed and
planting design labs, we will interview mainte- charged with sustainable features that are
nance and planning personnel of our campus meant to arise curiousity in the students, fac-
and other campuses to see how these institu- ulty, and visitors that the campus hosts. The
tions are engaged in sustainable practices. promenade is meant to enhance the scenery
WAT E R C A P T U R I N G S E C T I O N V O O R H I S PA R K S E AT I N G A D N S TA G E S E C T I O N
We will examine and redesign landscapes by screening the ocean of parking lot that is
on our campus, integrating sustainable tech- Parking Lot F as well as using low water using
niques along with aesthetic and functional plants in an or- derly fashion. The planting is
solutions. Our inquiries will examine the uni- a demonstration of how Mediterrenean style
versity from a variety of scales, with a final plants and California natives can be aestheti-
emphasis on thematic planting using drought cally beautiful. This design will also create
tolerant species. community between the commuters of the
campus by turning Voohris Park into a venue,
as well as educate on the importance of water
conservation through the use of low water us-
ing plants and water capture devices.
5. WIND BREAK FUNCTION WINDROWS COMMUNITY CENTER
P R O B L E M S TAT E M E N T
As the centennial celebration of the Los
Angeles Aqeduct of the most amazing DESIGN RESPONSE
engineering feat of its time design work with In efforts to reduce wind erosion wind breaks will be used to dissipate
eco-technical to celebrate the aqueduct. The the high wind speeds. In order to support the vegetation for these
project must also benefit the communities in the windbreaks the aqueduct will be covered to reduce evaporation and
Owens Valley who feel that the aqueduct has acquire water to establish the windbreaks. Creating a truly
taken so much away from the unique character multifunctional landscape the aqueduct cover will reduce evaporation,
allow recreation and harness energy. NORTH FACING SECTION
of their hoome.
WIND DIRECTION
S O L A R PA N E L O R I E N TAT I O N
C U R R E N T E VA P O R AT I O N
SUPPORT FUNCTION OF EACH ELEMENT
AQUEDUCT TUNNEL
Collaborative Effort With Crystal Gutierrez
6. Criteria for selection
- No Build Zone
-Groundwater Recharge
-Hazards
-Flooding
- Remediation Zone
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-Impervious Surfaces
tion
-Water Pollution
Urban Growth Boundaries
P R O B L E M S TAT E M E N T
Priority
Different issues pertaining to the Colorodo River Watershed were analyzed and mapped. The compilation of different factors that lead to a comprimised
rity
Second Priority
water supply were studied together and overlapped to figure out areas of importance where development could not occur No Build Zones and areas
y
Third Priority
where it could occur but with some remediation required. The most severely impacted areas or were combined to create a regional plan with objectves to
mitigate issues for each topic.
Grand Junction, CO
Ecosystem Restoration
-Induce natural flooding for Polution Consuming
Impervious Surfaces
p Water Polution Hazards From Natural Disasters Measured Flood Prone Areas Ground Water Replenishment
p ecosystem restoration Plant Zones St. George, UT
-Flooding
-Flooding
-Avalanches
-Avalanches -In areas where severe polu- Las Vegas, NV
North Las Vegas,
-Tornados
-Tornados Henderson, NV
Preserve Coarse Soil
-Soil is to remain porous
along
Flagstaff, AZ
Foothills.
Groundwater Re-
charge Reduce Polution
-No development of -In areas where severe Phoenix, AZ
polution
Riparian Vegetation Zone
-Preserve riparian vegetation Tucson, AZ
Increased Infiltration
along the river to address poor
-Install bioretention
catchment basins
-Reduce impermeable
No Build Zone
Fertilizer Impact Zones Critical Permeable Conver- No Build with Remediation Zone
-Reduce synthetic fertilation Remidiation with Build Zone
Percent Per Capita by using organic fertilizers. sion Zone
Severity of Death Numbers (Highest 5) -Convert impermeable surfaces to Suitable for Responsible Development
Lowest Avg. Lower Polution Levels 1 Areas of Flooding Rocky Mountains
Lower Middle Range Avg. High Polution Levels 2 Aquifer Recharge Area
Higher Middle Range Avg. Severe Polution Levels 3 Colorodo Plateau Aquifers
Highest Avg. 4 Basin and Range Aquifers
5 Not a Principal Aquifer
Collaborative Effort With Maggy Gomez,Crystal Gutierrez, Frank Hunt, and Ryan Martin.
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9. AXONOMETRIC VIEW
PERSPECTIVE
SITE PLAN
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN
SECTION A-A SECTION B-B
B U I L D I N G E L E VAT I O N S