This document contains summaries of several sustainable design projects including: 1) A residential apartment building and community building in Raleigh, NC that was designed to promote interaction and outdoor living. 2) A music recording studio in Howard's Knob, NC with corrugated metal and glass elements to inspire artists through interaction with the environment. 3) An eco-cabin resort in Costa Rica providing voluntourism opportunities in a warm, rustic setting at the base of a volcano. 4) An urban hotel in Guangzhou, China merging Chinese and western motifs through curved and straight lines in a cohesive design.

3. Sustainable Building Design Competition 2nd Place Local Competition Winner Focus on sustainability, universal design, community preservation and affordability. LEED Platinum certified. Our design strategy for the project embodies the spirit of our concept, regenerate . The design strategy strives to promote regrowth and rejuvenation to the tenants by creating a healthy, sustainable living environment. For the designated site in Raleigh, North Carolina, a residential apartment building , community building and courtyards were designed to meet the needs of CASA (Community Alternatives for Supportive Abodes). Drawing produced in Revit Architecture.

4. The design and placement of the buildings encourage interaction between tenants and connects them to the community. The buildings inhabit the entire site creating outdoor common areas that promote outdoor living along with the private terraces. Community building provides public and private gathering areas to encourage the fellowship between residents. Sustainable Building Design Competition 2nd Place Local Competition Winner Landscaping Plan All drawings produced in Revit Architecture. Process Sketches N

5. Sustainable Music Recording Studio. Howard’s Knob, NC Group of 3 student designers Corrugated metal, instrument strings, glass tile and glass bottles, will be placed throughout the buildings. Visiting artists and students will be able to draw inspiration through musical interaction with the studio itself. Hybrid perspectives generated by hand sketching and Photoshop. Process Sketches The music recording studio should be situated at a location that promotes sustainable practices, offers visiting artists stimulation through natural and environmental aesthetics as well as solitude from the public eye. Massing model exterior generated with SketchUp and Photoshop.

6. Sustainable Music Recording Studio. Howard’s Knob, NC Group of 3 student designers Linear and simplistic forms are the inspiration for the shell of the Apex Recording Studio . By using a push-pull method with rectilinear shapes, the building’s exterior as well as the interior become more interesting while still staying cost efficient for the client. residential Entrance exterior. SketchUp and Photoshop recording studio community building live room control room b iso storage machine room engineer’s space office teaching area loading dock air lock air lock rr E BR BR K LR N rr rr enclosed walkway iso iso control room a

7. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Raleigh, NC Café, Retail Store, Coffee Cart by 2 student designers Café Floor Plan Café Perspective produced in SketchUp. For the café in The Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, There will be common areas for interaction with scientists and students. Design includes an informal bar, wireless internet, areas strictly for social purposes, and video monitors showing science videos. Stage set up for live music to engage a younger audience. Blue laminate floor design provides way-finding easier through the café.

8. Rural Resort- Costa Rica. Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal Sustainable Cabin Exterior drawings produced in Revit Architecture. Eco- Cabin Perspectives At the base of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica lies this green eco-cabin. The unique rustic style creates this warm resort getaway with the focus of providing voluntourism opportunities for all guests. Eco- Cabin Floor Plan

9. Urban Hotel- Guangzhou, China Student team of 3 designers Lobby/Atrium Plan The atrium and lobby has been divided into three spaces by the central water feature; each area is connected to the other by bridge or stairs. Lobby/Atrium Perspective Grand Staircase Design Hotel Ground Level Floor Plan

10. The design concept of coalesce is the main focus of this Urban Hotel. Coalesce is shown through the merging of Chinese and western cultures, motifs, and design. Many of the furniture and accessories portray incorporate both curved and straight lines allowing their forms to blend in a cohesive way. Urban Hotel- Guangzhou, China Student team of 3 designers Hotel Guest Floor All drawings produced in SketchUp.

11. Creative Visualization Continuum Quick Sketch: People

12. Hand Rendered Perspective Visual Literacy III “ Home Interior” Medium: Chartpak Markers Prismacolor Pencils

13. Hand Rendered Perspective Visual Literacy III “ Yacht” Medium: Chartpak Markers Prismacolor Pencils

14. Hand Rendered Perspective Creative Visualization Continuum “ Apple Retail Store” Medium: Chartpak Markers Prismacolor Pencils

15. “ Home” Medium: Acrylic Paint on Stretched Canvas Personal Project 2009