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An Evolving Design PortfolioNoah Illes | Intern Architect
With all works of art, Architectural ideas are
constantly growing, constantly expanding,
and never quite finished;
One idea leads to another,
one critique to a new spin...
With that in mind, this
Architectural Design Portfolio
was constructed in a way
that illustrates the practice;
a constantly evolving Idea
a constantly evolving Practice
a constantly evolving Portfolio

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CONTENTS
NDesigns
The Mangrove Miami
Miami, Florida
Costs: $ per SQ FT
SQ FT per
UNIT # UNITS TTL SQ FT TTL COST ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE $ per UNIT # UNITS TTL $ per TYP % booked income (yr)
% of TTL
Profit
Site Acquisition: 5,610,000.0 Housing (per night) PER NIGHT BILLABLE PER NIGHT 10,401,000.0 55%
Land Cost 43,903.0 1 43,903.0 5,500,000.0 Hostil 20.0 24.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1%
Closing Costs - 2% Land Cost 110,000.0 Emp Housing 32.9 10.0 328.8 0.90 108,000.0 1%
Construction cost: 125.0 196,633.0 43,710,450.0 Standard 250.0 96.0 24,000.0 0.85 7,446,000.0 72%
Demolition - flat rate 150,000.00 Extended Stay 500.0 9.0 4,500.0 0.80 1,314,000.0 13%
Construction cost: 41,406,450.00 Penthouse 1,200.0 4.0 4,800.0 0.80 1,401,600.0 13%
Hostil 175.00 450.0 6.0 2,700.0 472,500.00 Brewery PER BBL # BBL. 1.00 225,000.0 1%
emp housing 175.00 450.0 10.0 4,500.0 787,500.00 Barrels* 30.00 7500 225,000.0
Standard 200.00 450.0 96.0 43,200.0 8,640,000.00
Extended Stay 300.00 900.0 9.0 8,100.0 2,430,000.00 Water Taxi PER RIDE # PASS. $ PER TRIP 0.50 2,737,500.0 15%
Penthouse 300.00 1,800.0 4.0 7,200.0 2,160,000.00 Water Taxi (10 TRIPS DAILY) 15.00 100 1500.00 750.00 2,737,500.0
Brewery 200.00 35,550.0 1.0 35,550.0 7,110,000.00
Offices 175.00 9,000.0 1.0 9,000.0 1,575,000.00 Services/Entertainment 5,500,000.0 29%
Club/sky bar 250.00 32,400.0 1.0 32,400.0 8,100,000.00 Sky Bar* 2,500,000.0
Plaza/site work 150.00 13,303.0 1.0 13,303.0 1,995,450.00 Spa* 1,500,000.0
Amenities 200.00 40,680.0 8,136,000.00 Café/louge/bar* 1,500,000.0
F.F. & E. 2,154,000.00 TTL REVENUE PER YEAR 18,863,500.0 100%
Hotel Units 16,000.00 109 1,744,000.00
Hostil and Emp. Housing 10,000.00 16 160,000.00 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Brewery 100,000.00 1 100,000.00 General Opperating Costs (35% accounts recievable)** 6,602,225.00
Elec./Mech./Green tech. 100,000.00 1 100,000.00
Spa 50,000.00 1 50,000.00
Professional/Administrative fees 14,596,067.5
NDesign Fees 3,485,522.5
Design Fees (5% Construction Cost) 2,185,522.5
LEED Fees (In-House Reduced Flat Rate) 1,200,000.0
Presentation Materials 100,000.0
Governmental 10,386,545.0
Law fees (7% Project Value) 8,559,731.5
Permits & Impact Fees ($1640 per Unit) 205,000.0
Development Fee (3% Project Cost) 1,471,813.5
Real Estate Taxes & Assessments ($50,000 @ 3 Years) 150,000.0
Other Professional 724,000.0
Survey, Ground tests, legal docs. 200,000.0
Interior Design 500,000.0
Bank Inspection & Title Updates 24,000.0
Contingencies 1,873,852.1
Contingency - Hard (3% building Cost) 1,306,813.5 YEARS TO PROFIT 5.21
Contingency - Soft (3% Admin Fees) 567,038.6 *based on Miami Statistics from 2010
TTL PROJECT COST 63,916,517.5 **assumed 20% reduction from baseline, based on current LEED Goals
A6
A13
A18
A24
B33
B36
Resume - ii

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Noah Illes
12208 Mahogany Drive, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33436
(772) 349-4049 nilles@fau.edu
Working a job that I can excel at, admire my
accomplishments, and enjoy at the end of the day
is an important aspect of who I am. When my
accomplishments and services make another’s life
easier or more fulfilled, I know that the job was done
correctly, which brings pride in my work and pushes
me to achieve the same result in the next situation.
Some skills and traits that I have acquired over the
years include punctuality, respect, dedication, en-
thusiasm, teamwork, exceptional organization, com-
munication, and leadership. A philosophy that I was
taught early on in my work experience; “If there is
nothing to do, clean. If there is nothing to clean, clean
again.” This idea that one should always keep busy
and seek work in the work place is one that I carry on
to every job and aspire to see that others do as well.
Profile
Florida Atlantic University 2009 - 2016
Boca Raton, Florida
B. ARCH
Palm Beach State College 2012 - 2013
Boca Raton, Florida
(continuing education)
Indian River State College 2009 - 2010
Stuart, Florida
(continuing education)
Martin County High School 2005 - 2009
Stuart, Florida
High School Diploma
Education
Character
Ambitious and seeking challenges
Consistently reliable and punctual
Dedicated to given tasks
Ethically professional and responsible
Experienced team leader
Quick to Learn skills and methods
Well-rounded in arts and sciences
Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Sketchup
Rhinoceros
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Windows
Macintosh
File Management
Physical Craft
EmploymentHistory
Intern Associate
Sequil Systems, Inc.
Lead Bartender
Red Brick Grill
- Recommended for bar manager
- Key and swipe card holder
Operative
Retail Marketing Services (RMSe )
- Recommended for Team Lead
- Key holder
Bar-back, Bartender
Manatee Island Bar and Grill
- Rapidly trained and transitioned
through multiple titles
Photographer
Noah Illes Photography
- Gained insight in professional
business and entrepreneurship
Laborer
Scott Moore Property Management
- Established basis of professional
work ethic
2015-Present
Delray, Florida
2013-2014
Delray, Florida
2012-2013
South Florida
2010-2011
Stuart, Florida
2008-2010
Palm City, Florida
2007-2007
Stuart, Florida

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The environment that we inhabit is one that sustains our lives and
livelihood, and thus should be a primary concern of all professionals,
especially those directly involved within. In the practice of Architecture,
where products, or structures, become an immediate extension of the
environment, we are directly responsible for the interaction between the
two, and inherit the responsibility of assuring a harmonious existence of
all built and natural things.
I envision a future where we may use technological advances to
maintain a comfortable environment while restoring primitive
notions of living with nature, rather than next to, while
leaving the smallest footprint necessary.
I hope to do this by working, learning, experimenting, and growing as a
professional in a communal based studio environment, where as a team
we develop cutting edge methods and technologies to adhere to this
philosophy, and ultimately cradling the notion of harmonious living.
CareerIntent
ProjectExperience
Sequil Systems, Inc
LEED Consulting
Entry Level Intern
(561) 921-0900
www.Sequil.com/
Modera Station Phase II, Miami Florida
53,000 square foot apartment building, 181 Residential Units.
Energy Model. Calculations of IEQ. Proof of Sustainable Sites
Manor at Harbour Island, Tampa Florida
21 Story Tower, 340 Residential Units
Energy Model. Calculations of IEQ. Energy, Water, and Site credits
Earl Stewart Toyota (remodel), Lake Park Florida
74,000 Square Foot Commercial Building
Energy Model. Calculations of IEQ. Proof of Sustainable Sites
Miami-Dade County Three Cultural Centers, Miami Florida
3 Separate Government Sites
Proof of Sustainable Sites. FGBC Certified Plausibility Study
Noah Illes
12208 Mahogany Drive, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33436
(772) 349-4049 nilles@fau.edu

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Section A
Design 5 | Shark Valley, Fl
Photography Retreat
Design 7 | Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
FAU SOA Recruiting Oasis
Design 8 | Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
University Library
NDesigns
The Mangrove Miami
Miami, Florida
Costs: $ per SQ FT
SQ FT per
% of TTL
Profit
Land Cost 43,903.0 1 43,903.0 5,500,000.0 Hostil 20.0 24.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1%
Standard 200.00 450.0 96.0 43,200.0 8,640,000.00
Brewery 200.00 35,550.0 1.0 35,550.0 7,110,000.00
Hotel Units 16,000.00 109 1,744,000.00
Spa 50,000.00 1 50,000.00
A6
A13
A18
A24 Design 10 | Miami, Fl.
The Mangrove Miami
B33
B36
**This Project is currently under-development

A6
Interior view of floating dock
Design 5
Shark Valley Photography Retreat

A7
O b j e c t i v e :
Create an ecological Art
Space in the Everglades,
keeping in mind ecolog-
ical and spacial quali-
ties previously observed.
All structures are to be
built of wood, using
passive design strat-
egies, as there is no
access to electricity.
Special attention should
be given to struc-
ture, and the joining
of wooden elements
E x e c u t i o n :
During the original site
evaluation, I had brought
my camera, and re-
alized that this was
the perfect place for
photography, with
all aspects of the ev-
erglades present. I
provided multiple pho-
to opportunities with
a wide range of subject
matter to photograph.
All structures are built
of wood and use passive
design strategies, while
minimizing disruption
to the natural ecosystem.
The site has no outside
electrical/plumbing;
both are maintained/
produced on site.
Pedestrian Traffic
Vegetation Shade/shadow
Wind pattern
Topography
**Satellite imagery: Google Earth

A8
Program:
Floating dock:
- allowing use of small boat travel
- giving low angle opportunity for photography
Tower:
- gives vast view for miles, as well as birds eye
of site
- multiple vantage points on leading path
Gallery:
- administration
- restrooms
- 7 large pin-up boards
Darkroom:
- self maintaining
- located for optimal conditions for developing
Connecting Boardwalk:
- includes tiers and floating devices
- connects all structures to each other and the
ground
- minimal interference with context and
vegetation
Design Aspects:
Minimal footprint:
a. use of posts minimizes contact with ground
b. minimal hard-scape
- allows natural erosion/collection
- maintains natural environment
c. minimal interference with animals and
vegetation
- allowance of vegetative growth throughout
- allowance of animal shelter
Full array of vantage points:
a. allows users to experience all aspects of
environment
b. educate on multiple scopes
- allows for macro observations
- allows for micro observations
Net Zero utilities:
a. no outside utility disruption

A10
Design 7 & Design 8
Design 7 | FAU SOA Recruiting Oasis Design 8 | University Library+

A11
Passive design strategies are to be implemented
in order to produce more sustainable projects.
Given the South Florida climate, mechanical
climate control is recommended, though pas-
sive strategies may be implemented to reduce
the load on mechanical systems, as well as re-
ducetheneedduringcoolerseasons.Inorderto
buildpassivelyinFlorida,asubtropicalclimate,
several measurements need to be taken. Some
of the recommendations are suggested below;
Ventilation
- Orient windows to prevailing winds; ESE
- Larger openings facing upwind; NNW
- Locate openings on opposite side of long
structure
- Channel wind with wing-walls or thick
vegetation
- High ceilings and double height spaces
- Allow stack ventilation
- Open floor plan
- Allow ease of ventilation
- Raise structure above grade
- Allow ventilation from below
Shading
-Window overhangs
-Larger and thicker vegetation to south and west
-Vertical louvers to east and west
- Horizontal louvers to South
Structure
- Lightweight materials
- Lightly colored materials
- Operable walls and windows
- High ceilings and deep overhangs
- Small footprint
- Avoid glazing when possible
Flood ZonesWind Patterns Shadow Study Additional Info
Water Control
- Elevate structure when plausible
- Water, corrosion, and decay resistant mate-
rials
- Concrete, aluminum, PT lumber, etc.
- Water channeling/handling away from
structure
- Catch basin, natural/mechanical drainage
- Re-purpose run-off water
- Store excess to be used in structure
- Channel into city system
- Distribute appropriately through irrigation
Design 7 & Design 8
Fort Lauderdale Climate Analysis
**Wind-rose diagram: unknown source. Flood maps: FEMA.org. Additional info charts: Autodesk Climate Consultant

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Green Space
Parking
Education
Housing
Public services
Food Service
Ecology
EconomyEquity
Economic Make-up
Due to the current economic makeup
of Ft. Lauderdale, along with zoning re-
quirements, multi-use structures are rec-
ommended. This allows for changes to be
made in order to fit current trends, invite
a wider range of users, allow for multiple
sources of revenue, and utilize minimal
lot areas to the highest potential.
In order to feed the needs of a generally
lower income community, public edu-
cational programs and services are rec-
ommended. This includes institutional
education as well as public awareness
programs, and affordable services and
goods.
Creating multi-use, self contained and
semi-self contained structures provides
opportunities for such services to be per-
formed.
Fractile Triangle
Equity:
Creating an area easily accessible and
refreshing for public.
Economy:
Responsible use of utilities, multiple
opportunities for revenue, efficient
construction methods and materials.
Ecology:
Building with the environment to
minimize damage, improve and
refurbish when possible, and assist
others in doing so.
View to/from Parks:
Create an unobstructed view to compli-
ment the neighboring parks and recre-
ational areas.
Axial connections:
An axial connection between institutions
(FAU, Nova, BC, Public Library, green
spaces, etc.) allows for ease of access.
Access points:
Access points for vehicular and
pedestrian traffic should allow for easy
transition and safe, pleasurable travel.
Multi-use and multi-user:
Create opportunities for all to enjoy, use,
and maintain in responsible manors.
Design 7 & Design 8
Fort Lauderdale Zoning and Demographics
**Economic Chart: unknown source. Zoning Map: Broward County GIS

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Design 7
FAU SOA Recruiting Oasis
Exterior view of drainage basin/outdoor meeting space

A14
O b j e c t i v e :
Using Sustainable De-
sign strategies learned,
develop an addition to the
FAU Downtown campus.
This can incorporate all points
of the fractile triangle, or can
focus on one specific sector.
E x e c u t i o n :
The current catch basin is to
be re-vamped to allow more
natural drainage into the
aquifer, as well as recycle
water into the building, and serve
as an outdoor meeting space
during the dry season. The paved
parking lot is to be removed and
transformed into a public park,
connecting the immediate edu-
cation entities, and allowing for
the expansion of the catch ba-
sin, permitting additional run-
off to be handled more efficiently.
The three story, “green”
structure will contain a gallery
to educate the public on sus-
tainable practices, as well as
serve as a scouting studio for
architectural firms to better locate
interns. In addition, a public studio
will allow students and profession-
als to work side by side, making this
transition even easier for students.
Theadditionofacafe’promptsmore
of the general public to visit and
enjoy the site, while giving stu-
dents a better option for food.
Design Problem:
Current disconnect from nature in an urban atmosphere, and lack of awareness in
Sustainable Design and practices
a - learning sustainable design in a concrete jungle
b - public ignorance of current practices and possible practices
Proposal:
A re-model of the downtown campus to include sustainable design aspects, and the
addition of a promotional center for sustainable design and practice
**Urban Parks Diagram: Unknown source through Google Images

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A15
F.A.U. SOA Campus Remodel
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Plot Area: 125,000 ft2
Existing Built area: 57,000 ft2
Developeable Area: 68,000 ft2
Program: 25,853 ft2
TTL. (9,058 ft2
footprint)
Design Aspects:
Engage private university with public college:
a. Connect existing structures through communal space
- Nova, FAU, BC
b. Create inviting atmosphere for public
- Engage Las Olas Blvd
Re-engage natural environment:
a. Re-define catch basin
- Return to natural Florida ecosystem and water
filtration
b. Addition of more “green space”
- Re-place hardscape with natural materials
c. Use passive design aspects when possible
d. Follow living building guidelines when possible
- Allow structure and site to adapt to climate and
Environmental fluctuations
e. Minimize footprint
- Allow for more green space
Transform urban environment into sustainable campus:
a. Introduce more natural elements
- Vegetation, water, animal life
b. Engage the entire community
- Create a space for all to enjoy; students, faculty,
Professionals, general public
c. Promote better transportation practices
- Move vehicular traffic to existing garage
- Bike usage for locals
- Bus transportation for semi-locals
d. Spread awareness of sustainable design and practice
- Educate the public on essential practices for the future 0 10’ 40’
Level 1; Gallery and Outdoor Gathering
0 25’ 100’
Site Plan

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0 10’ 40’
Level 2; Gallery, Cafe, and Offices
0 10’ 40’
Level 3; Studio and Roof Terrace
Program:
Public Park:
- Gives students a space to truly relax
- Brings natural Florida environment back to
urban area
- Drainage basin handles water through natural
percolation, “beautifies” the area, and reduces
demand on public drainage system
Gallery:
- Educates public on sustainable and safer practices
- Gives opportunity for firms scout interns
Studio:
- Allows students and professionals to work side
by side, easing the transition into the professional
workplace
- Gives students a fresh place to work outside of
classroom and established studio
Cafe:
- Located to overlook natural basin and park
- Open to all members of the public
- Serves local, fresh food to better student nutrition
and support local economies

A17
Summer Solstice
0 10 20 40
Las Olas (driving)
Nova (walking)
Broward College (walking)
Roof Garden (standing)
Views (internal and external)
Internal circulation
Top Soil/Sand
Fine Stone/Sand
Course Stone
Limestone
Aquifer
Recycle grey water
**Component diagram imagery: various sources through Google images
Construction Schedule
a - Concrete structure; no additives, re-used
aggregates
b - Steel Structure; recycled, untreated steel
c - Wood Members; untreated, local
d - Roof Garden; refurbished members
e - Electrical Wiring; re-used when
applicable
f - Plumbing; re-used when applicable
g - Appliances and Furniture;
- Wood members - untreated,
re-purposed
- Metal members - re-used, untreated
- Non recyclable members to be
re-furbished when applicable
Interface
a - Work Space
- Inner connected spaces promote
communal work
- Open spaces and views to outside
promote creativity
- Spaces provide template for
sustainable design
b - Education Center
- Structure and exhibits enlightens visitors
- Into work space emphasizes community
work
c - Scouting office
- Information for community, students,
and professionals
- Model for urban set building using
sustainable design
Deconstruction Schedule
a - Concrete structure; crushed for re-use as
concrete aggregates
b - Steel Structure; Melted for re-use
c - Wood Members; composted and/or
mulch
d - Roof Garden; 100% re-usable
e - Electrical Wiring; re-use and/or recycle
copper
f - Steel Plumbing; re-use and/or recycle
g - Appliances and Furniture;
- Wood members - compost and/or
mulch
- Metal members - re-use and/or recycle
- Non recyclable members to be
re-furbish and/or scrap if permit-able
Equity:
- Human scale; small spaces promote
interaction
- Democracy and social justice; public, ADA
- Rights to nature; low rise structure does not
inhibit surrounding structures
Beauty:
- Beauty and Spirit; promoting social work,
outdoor living
- Inspiration and education; model of
sustainable design, place of education
Site:
- Limits to growth; native/naturalized species
planted
- Habitat exchange; small water animals and
birds
- Car free living; emphasis on public transport
and bicycles
Water:
- Net zero water; rainwater collection and
water treatment
- Ecological water flow; natural filtration
system
Energy:
- Net zero energy; solar panels
Health:
- Civilized environment; all operable windows
and louvers
- Healthy air; separate vents for restrooms and
utility
- Biophilia; using natural light, rainwater,
ventilation, and vegetation
- Responsible industry; clean, recyclable
materials
- Appropriate sourcing; local material and
labor
- Conservation and re-use; minimal material
used, all recyclable
Living Building Challenge

A18
Design 8
FAU University Library
Exterior view from North-West Corner

A19
O b j e c t i v e :
Using past projects of the semester for inspiration
and direction, develop a library or bibliotheque with
the addition of the new concept; analogue vs. digital.
E x e c u t i o n :
Being for FAU, a connection to the campus on the
southeast is crucial; this opened up a challenge of
connecting all immediate structures, as all are rel-
evant to the higher learning process of the school
(seen in above sketch.) Focusing primarily on the
concept painting to the right, a Temple of Knowl-
edge was the end goal, illustrating mans quest to
gain knowledge, and ultimately discovering the im-
possibility of this. Using the analogue vs. digital
idea, and expanding on this to include the next tool
used to find knowledge, visitors ascend through layers,
illustrating past attempts of this quest. Beginning in an
intermingling of people using speech, to a traditional
analogue library, to digital computer lab, and end in an
Experimental Studio, signifying the need to think past
the current path and experiment in new ways to gain
knowledge. Sudden elevation changes within each lev-
el compartmentalizes each space, and strengthens the
idea of past tools used, where as in the experimental
studio area, small changes in elevation and a series of
subtle ramps disorient visitors, exaggerating the feeling
and idea of a new, unknown means to find knowledge.

A20
0 20’ 80’
Level 1; Info, Auditorium, Shops
0 40’ 120’
Site Plan
Program:
Art Store and Book store:
- Provides nearby opportunity for students to purchase necessary supplies
Auditorium:
- Space for lectures and presentations related to school programs
FAU University Library
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Plot Area: 57,575 ft2
Developeable Area: 30,000 ft2
Program: 182,630 ft2
TTL. (26,090 ft2
footprint)

A21
0 20’ 80’
Level 4; Digital
Digital Learning Labs:
- Provides opportunity for older generations to maintain knowledge in digital world
Print Center:
- Alleviates print demand on current printing center
- Opportunity for income by serving general public
Open Lab:
- Allows users of all backgrounds to mingle and learn from each other
- Allows access to digital realm for all members of society
0 20’ 80’
Level 6-7; Experimental Studio
Experimental Studio:
- Provides open environment for inspired works
- Allows public and students to work freely through any median/discipline
- Creates melting pot of thoughts from all disciplines
Multiple Balconies:
- Provides space for quick breaks from work
- Provides open air areas for healthier work environment
- Partition walls add to ‘wandering’ illusion while allowing additional light
Program not shown:
Adult Ed. classrooms (level 2):
- Opportunity for under-privileged of Fort
Lauderdale to receive proper education
- High rate of poor education in area
- High rate of citizens below poverty line
Book Stacks (level 3):
- Provides references to industry norms,
precedence, and inspirations
- Provides quite environment to reflect on
readings
Experimental Gallery (level 5):
- Works may be displayed in public venue
for educational or marketing purposes
- Assist students in locating potential
employment opportunities
- Inform public of cutting edge methods,
technologies, and breakthroughs
OWL Out-takes (level 5):
- Small convenient store for students
- Provides lounge for quick break
- Allows purchase of snacks, drinks, and
essential supplies

A22
0 1’ 4’Wall Section
0 20’ 80’West Elevation
Section A

A23
0 20’ 80’South Elevation
Section B

A24
Design 10
The Mangrove Miami: A conversation with the Site
View from across the Miami River

A25
O b j e c t i v e :
As a Thesis Statement, develop a comprehensive proj-
ect that includes all facets of the Proffessional Prac-
tice of Architecture. Facing the question of human
scale and housing, the movement, behavior, activity,
wants, needs, etc. of humanity must me considered
and implemented in a fiscally and socially responsi-
ble approach.
The Project shall include a Hotel (rentable sleeping
quarters) and Brewery and/or Coffee Roastery, along
with any other program deamed necessary/appropri-
ate. Projects must follow Building Codes and Zoning
Regulations, as well as develop a financial feasability
study.
S t a t e m e n t :
In the Practice of Architecture, projects are often
born of either A) an emotional idea/concept from the
design team or owner and/or B) a ‘standard’ building
to house a program in a cost effective way. In either
case, projects and ideas tend to be inserted forcefully
into and onto a site with minimal regard to site and
the broad context.
E x e c u t i o n :
This Project is an experimentation driven by the idea
of asking ‘what does the Site want?’ where the design
allows the site and context to say where and how
‘stuff’ can and should be placed and utilized.
This is done in an attempt to approach an Ultimate
Sustainable Project, where all facets are not only
adressed, but are linked and reliant on one another to
the fullest extent of current building and technologi-
cal capabilities.
During the ‘conversation with the site’ three primary
concerns were adressed, and the following resolves
were made;
1) Allow the site to breath and flourish while asking
for minimal energy consumption
2) Allow the neighborhood to participate by co-min-
gling the affluent with the less privileged
3) Provide a durable yet adaptable program to adjust
and prosper through changes in market trends.
Economy
Ecology Equity

Point of
Interest
CROSSROADS
Point of
Interest
THE KNUCKLE
A26
O b j e c t i v e :
As a Thesis Statement, develop a comprehensive proj-
ect that includes all facets of the Proffessional Prac-
tice of Architecture. Facing the question of human
scale and housing, the movement, behavior, activity,
wants, needs, etc. of humanity must me considered
and implemented in a fiscally and socially responsi-
ble approach.
The Project shall include a Hotel (rentable sleeping
quarters) and Brewery and/or Coffee Roastery, along
with any other program deamed necessary/appropri-
ate. Projects must follow Building Codes and Zoning
Regulations, as well as develop a financial feasability
study.
S t a t e m e n t :
In the Practice of Architecture, projects are often
born of either A) an emotional idea/concept from the
design team or owner and/or B) a ‘standard’ building
to house a program in a cost effective way. In either
case, projects and ideas tend to be inserted forcefully
into and onto a site with minimal regard to site and
the broad context.
E x e c u t i o n :
This Project is an experimentation driven by the idea
of asking ‘what does the Site want?’ where the design
allows the site and context to say where and how
‘stuff’ can and should be placed and utilized.
This is done in an attempt to approach an Ultimate
Sustainable Project, where all facets are not only
adressed, but are linked and reliant on one another to
the fullest extent of current building and technologi-
cal capabilities.
During the ‘conversation with the site’ three primary
concerns were adressed, and the following resolves
were made;
1) Allow the site to breath and flourish while asking
for minimal energy consumption
2) Allow the neighborhood to participate by co-min-
gling the affluent with the less privileged
3) Provide a durable yet adaptable program to adjust
and prosper through changes in market trends.
Economy
Ecology Equity
Point of
Interest
CROSSROADS
Point of
Interest
THE KNUCKLE
WindBasedCarving-Ecological ViewsBasedCarving-Social
PRODUCEDBYANAUTODESKEDUCATIONALPRODUCT
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT SettoGrid - Economical

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Sea Level Rise, an
issue soon to face
allofSouthFlorida,
is being adressed
in an ‘it is going
to happen, so let it
happen’ approach.
By designing to al-
low water into the
site and around the
structure, the proj-
ect is pro-active-
ly embracing the
water, and the fact
that South Florida
residents will be
forced to adapt to
the above illustrat-
ed type of environ-
ment.
+ 1’ - 0”
+ 2’ - 0”
+ 3’ - 0”
+ 4’ - 0”
+ 6’ - 0”
0 25’ 100’
South Elevation
The Mangrove | Miami
AConversationwiththeSite
Economy
Ecology Equity
It is at this point in the Design Process
where the concept of The Mangrove
emerged. By speaking with the site, the
neighborhood, the climate, the money,
and the rising sea, a ‘tip-toeing’ struc-
ture was the response, where four main
points of contact with the ground merge
as the project grows out of the site and
water. This site-specific concept will
begin to drive further decisions from
this point on. The Beautiful Irony of this
discovery was the interpretation of site aspects leading to a
project that illustrates the previous and natural condition of
the Miami River banks.

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S k e t c h + C o l l a g e :
Implimenting the attitude of ‘Have your intern make it work. Have your
intern draft it.’ the studio was able to focus on the crucial aspects of the de-
sign in a sketch + collage manner, where ideas were illustrated, critiqued,
and revised in a relatively quick time period.
T H E V I N E :
The Vine, growing up the structure, is the connection of the Ground to the
Structure, showing the acceptance and invitation of the natural surround-
ings, and the combination of the man-made with the natural.
The Vine, growing up the functional program, gives a foothold for the
Abstract Mangrove and the Objective Program to merge, exemplifying
the strategy of beginning with the needs, and then allowing the abstract to
emerge or reveal itself.
The Vine, growing around the plaza, provides a common grounds for all
users to interact with the site, the structure, and one another, independent
of financial or social aspects.

0 30’ 120’
Level7;ExtendedStay(8),RoofTopSpa A29
0 10’ 40’
SectionC
0 10’ 40’
SectionB
0 30’ 120’
Level1;HotelReception,Cafe/Bar,WaterTaxi,Plaza,Brewery
0 10’ 40’
SectionA
0 30’ 120’
Level4;StandardRooms(22),SkyBar+LowerTerrace
0 30’ 120’
Level6;ExtendedStay(11)
Bedroom(northside,allunits) ConvertableLiving/Balcony(northside,extendedstay)Living+Bedroom(southside,allunits)
KEY PLAN

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Room
(Leaf)
Corridor
(Stem Stalk)
Thresh-hold
(Bud)
Hallway
(Stem)
Unclear bounds of hallway to thresh-hold to
corridor to room, similar to unclear bounds of
stem to bud to leafstalk to leaf.
Casa de Pego Typical
Casa de Pego; Threshold Study
Likely Guests in King Room
Couples/weekend get-away
Single/Traveling Business
More likely to spend extended
time in room
Likely Guests in 2x Queen Room
Families
Groups of Friends
More likely to spend minimal time
in room
S l i d i n g p a s t t h e ‘ S t u f f ’ :
Inspired by Casa de Pego, by Alvar Siza, the use of a
non-traditional threshold was implemented to allow for
a more natural movement of visitors. This allows visitors
to glide through the utilitarian spaces and emerge on the
other side to witness a virtually 3-sided space, where the
oposite side is a completely glazed and operable wall, al-
lowing for full view of the outside and surroundings.
Likely Guests in Extended Stay
Couples/yearly vacation
Wealthier/ more private
More likely to spend more time in
room for cooking, relaxing, entertaining
Bedroom (northside, all units)Convertable Living/Balcony (northside, extended stay) Living + Bedroom (southside, all units)
0 4’ 16’
Standard Room;level 2-5 (1 King or Double Queen)
0 4’ 16’
Extended Stay;level 6 (1 King, living room, kitchenette)

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P r e l i m i n a r y P h e a s a b i l i t y S t u d y :
NDesigns
The Mangrove Miami
Miami, Florida
Costs: $ per SQ FT
SQ FT per
UNIT # UNITS TTL SQ FT TTL COST
Site Acquisition: 5,610,000.00$
Land Cost 43,903.0 1 43,903.0 5,500,000.0
Closing Costs - 2% Land Cost 110,000.0
Construction cost: 104.0 151,498.0 31,890,139.00$
Demolition + Recyclables Storage 150,000.00$
Construction cost: 31,057,575.00$
Hostil 175.00 450.0 4.0 1,800.0 315,000.00 2%
emp housing 200.00 450.0 10.0 4,500.0 900,000.00 7%
Standard 200.00 450.0 70.0 31,500.0 6,300,000.00 47%
Extended Stay 250.00 900.0 16.0 14,400.0 3,600,000.00 27%
Penthouse 300.00 1,800.0 4.0 7,200.0 2,160,000.00 16%
Brewery 175.00 22,275.0 1.0 22,275.0 3,898,125.00
Offices 175.00 9,000.0 1.0 9,000.0 1,575,000.00
Club/sky bar 225.00 32,400.0 1.0 32,400.0 7,290,000.00
Plaza/site work 150.00 13,303.0 1.0 13,303.0 1,995,450.00
Amenities 200.00 15,120.0 3,024,000.00
F.F. & E. 682,564.00$
Brewery 100,000.00 1 100,000.00
General Elec./Mech. 100,000.00 1 100,000.00
Green Tech. 432,564.00 1 432,564.00
Spa 50,000.00 1 50,000.00
Professional/Administrative fees 10,829,158.07$
NDesign Fees 1,809,506.95$
LEED Fees 115,000.0
Governmental 8,486,511.12$
Other Professional 724,000.00$
Contingencies 1,342,122.86$
Contingency - Hard (3% building Cost) 952,204.2
Contingency - Soft (3% Admin Fees) 389,918.7
Professional/Administrative Savings 190,860.00$
LEED Certification - inhouse certification 103,500.0
Governmental fees - Miami Sustainable Initiatives 87,360.0
TTL PROJECT COST 48,329,297.07$
ACCOUNTS RECIEVABLE $ per UNIT # UNITS TTL $ per TYP % booked Income (yr)
% of TTL
Profit R.O.I.
Housing (per night) PER NIGHT BILLABLE PER NIGHT 0.85 11,158,650.00$ 56%
Hostil 30.0 16.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1% 2.40
Emp Housing 36.2 10.0 361.6 1.00 132,000.0 1% 6.82
Standard 300.0 70.0 21,000.0 0.85 6,515,250.0 58% 0.97
Extended Stay 600.0 16.0 9,600.0 0.85 2,978,400.0 27% 1.21
Penthouse 1,200.0 4.0 4,800.0 0.80 1,401,600.0 13% 1.54
Brewery $ PER BBL # BBL. 1.00 420,000.00$ 2%
Barrels* 35.00 12000 420,000.0
Water Taxi PER RIDE # PASS. $ PER TRIP 0.50 2,737,500.00$ 14%
Water Taxi (10 TRIPS DAILY) 15.00 100 1500.00 750.00 2,737,500.0
Services/Entertainment 5,500,000.00$ 28%
Sky Bar* 2,500,000.0
Spa* 1,500,000.0
Café/louge/bar* 1,500,000.0
TTL REVENUE PER YEAR 19,816,150.00$ 100%
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE % of ttl. % savings
Opperating Costs (55% accounts recievable) 100% 10,898,882.50$
General Utility 10% 1,089,888.3
Goods/inventory/equip 40% 4,359,553.0
Salary/Wage 35% 3,814,608.9
Maintainance 5%
Marketing 10%
Operating Cost Savings % demand 87.49% 953,512.82$
Energy Savings from Green Power 47% 78% 399,545.4
Water collection + treatment savings 95% 22% 227,001.0
Demand Reduction; Overall Building Performance 30% 326,966.5
TTL COSTS PER YEAR 9,945,369.68$
TTL OPERATING COSTS PER YEAR 9,945,369.68$
TTL PROFIT PER YEAR 9,870,780.32$
R.O.I. 4.90
*based on Miami Statistics from 2010
NDesigns
The Mangrove Miami
Miami, Florida
Costs: $ per SQ FT
SQ FT per
Land Cost 43,903.0 1 43,903.0 5,500,000.0
Hostil 175.00 450.0 4.0 1,800.0 315,000.00 2%
emp housing 200.00 450.0 10.0 4,500.0 900,000.00 7%
Standard 200.00 450.0 70.0 31,500.0 6,300,000.00 47%
Extended Stay 250.00 900.0 16.0 14,400.0 3,600,000.00 27%
Penthouse 300.00 1,800.0 4.0 7,200.0 2,160,000.00 16%
Brewery 175.00 22,275.0 1.0 22,275.0 3,898,125.00
Offices 175.00 9,000.0 1.0 9,000.0 1,575,000.00
Club/sky bar 225.00 32,400.0 1.0 32,400.0 7,290,000.00
Plaza/site work 150.00 13,303.0 1.0 13,303.0 1,995,450.00
Amenities 200.00 15,120.0 3,024,000.00
F.F. & E. 682,564.00$
Brewery 100,000.00 1 100,000.00
Green Tech. 432,564.00 1 432,564.00
Spa 50,000.00 1 50,000.00
LEED Fees 115,000.0
% of TTL
Profit R.O.I.
Hostil 30.0 16.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1% 2.40
Emp Housing 36.2 10.0 361.6 1.00 132,000.0 1% 6.82
Standard 300.0 70.0 21,000.0 0.85 6,515,250.0 58% 0.97
Extended Stay 600.0 16.0 9,600.0 0.85 2,978,400.0 27% 1.21
Penthouse 1,200.0 4.0 4,800.0 0.80 1,401,600.0 13% 1.54
Barrels* 35.00 12000 420,000.0
Sky Bar* 2,500,000.0
Spa* 1,500,000.0
Salary/Wage 35% 3,814,608.9
Maintainance 5%
Marketing 10%
R.O.I. 4.90
The Mangrove Miami
Miami, Florida
Costs: $ per SQ FT
SQ FT per
Land Cost 43,903.0 1 43,903.0 5,500,000.0
Hostil 175.00 450.0 4.0 1,800.0 315,000.00 2%
emp housing 200.00 450.0 10.0 4,500.0 900,000.00 7%
Standard 200.00 450.0 70.0 31,500.0 6,300,000.00 47%
Extended Stay 250.00 900.0 16.0 14,400.0 3,600,000.00 27%
Penthouse 300.00 1,800.0 4.0 7,200.0 2,160,000.00 16%
Brewery 175.00 22,275.0 1.0 22,275.0 3,898,125.00
Offices 175.00 9,000.0 1.0 9,000.0 1,575,000.00
Club/sky bar 225.00 32,400.0 1.0 32,400.0 7,290,000.00
Plaza/site work 150.00 13,303.0 1.0 13,303.0 1,995,450.00
Amenities 200.00 15,120.0 3,024,000.00
F.F. & E. 682,564.00$
Brewery 100,000.00 1 100,000.00
Green Tech. 432,564.00 1 432,564.00
Spa 50,000.00 1 50,000.00
LEED Fees 115,000.0
% of TTL
Profit R.O.I.
Hostil 30.0 16.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1% 2.40
Emp Housing 36.2 10.0 361.6 1.00 132,000.0 1% 6.82
Standard 300.0 70.0 21,000.0 0.85 6,515,250.0 58% 0.97
Extended Stay 600.0 16.0 9,600.0 0.85 2,978,400.0 27% 1.21
Penthouse 1,200.0 4.0 4,800.0 0.80 1,401,600.0 13% 1.54
Barrels* 35.00 12000 420,000.0
Sky Bar* 2,500,000.0
Spa* 1,500,000.0
Salary/Wage 35% 3,814,608.9
Maintainance 5%
Marketing 10%
R.O.I. 4.90
200.00 15,120.0 3,024,000.00
682,564.00$
100,000.00 1 100,000.00
100,000.00 1 100,000.00
432,564.00 1 432,564.00
50,000.00 1 50,000.00
dministrative fees 10,829,158.07$
1,809,506.95$
struction Cost) 1,594,507.0
115,000.0
als 100,000.0
8,486,511.12$
Value) 7,094,507.0
es ($1200 per Unit) 124,800.0
% Project Cost) 1,117,204.2
Assessments ($50,000 @ 3 Years) 150,000.0
al 724,000.00$
legal docs. 200,000.0
500,000.0
le Updates 24,000.0
1,342,122.86$
3% building Cost) 952,204.2
% Admin Fees) 389,918.7
dministrative Savings 190,860.00$
ouse certification 103,500.0
iami Sustainable Initiatives 87,360.0
EVABLE $ per UNIT # UNITS TTL $ per TYP % booked Income (yr)
% of TTL
Profit R.O.I.
ght) PER NIGHT BILLABLE PER NIGHT 0.85 11,158,650.00$ 56%
30.0 16.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1% 2.40
36.2 10.0 361.6 1.00 132,000.0 1% 6.82
300.0 70.0 21,000.0 0.85 6,515,250.0 58% 0.97
600.0 16.0 9,600.0 0.85 2,978,400.0 27% 1.21
1,200.0 4.0 4,800.0 0.80 1,401,600.0 13% 1.54
$ PER BBL # BBL. 1.00 420,000.00$ 2%
35.00 12000 420,000.0
PER RIDE # PASS. $ PER TRIP 0.50 2,737,500.00$ 14%
DAILY) 15.00 100 1500.00 750.00 2,737,500.0
ainment 5,500,000.00$ 28%
2,500,000.0
1,500,000.0
1,500,000.0
BLE % of ttl. % savings
ts (55% accounts recievable) 100% 10,898,882.50$
10% 1,089,888.3
ip 40% 4,359,553.0
35% 3,814,608.9
5%
10%
Savings % demand 87.49% 953,512.82$
Green Power 47% 78% 399,545.4
atment savings 95% 22% 227,001.0
verall Building Performance 30% 326,966.5
R.O.I. 4.90
Baseline Calculations + Checklists
LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction
Project Name: The Mangrove Miami
Date: March 31, 2016
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
** 16 Credit 16 Y Prereq Required
1 Credit 1 Y Prereq Required
1 1 Credit 2 2 1 2 Credit 5
3 2 Credit 5 1 1 Credit 2
1 Credit 1 2 Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients2
1 Credit 1 2 Credit 2
** 1 Credit Green Vehicles 1
11 3 2 Indoor Environmental Quality 16
8 1 1 10 Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required Y Prereq Required
1 Credit 1 1 1 Credit 2
** 2 Credit 2 2 1 Credit 3
1 Credit 1 1 Credit Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan 1
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Building-Level Water Metering Required 5 0 1 Innovation 6
4 2 Credit 6 1 Credit 1
2 Credit 2
1 Credit Water Metering 1 4 0 0 Regional Priority 4
1 Credit Regional Priority: Site development; protect or restore habitat1
26 4 3 33 1 Credit Regional Priority: Bicycle facilities 1
Y Prereq Required 1 Credit Regional Priority: Renewable Energy Production 1
Y Prereq Required 1 Credit Regional Priority: Optimize Energy performance 1
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
82 17 11 Possible Points: 1106 Credit 6
** 15 3 Credit 18
1 Credit 1 ** LT 1; Not applicable, not Included in calculations
2 Credit 2 ** LT 8; not pursuing: no parking on site
** 3 Credit 3 ** EA 2; Set Goal of 40% Energy reduction
1 Credit 1 ** EA 5; Designated "Green" Roofs to be compiled of solar pannels and 'Quiet' wind turbine
2 Credit 2 ** SS 2; restoring hardscape to naturalistic quality
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
Building Product Disclosure and
Optimization - Environmental Product
Integrative Process
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
Materials and Resources
Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Construction and Demolition Waste Management
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
Location and Transportation
Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
Sensitive Land Protection
LEED for Neighborhood Development Location
Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
Sustainable Sites
Green Power and Carbon Offsets
Heat Island Reduction
Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Indoor Water Use Reduction
Enhanced Commissioning
Building-Level Energy Metering
Water Efficiency
Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
Demand Response
Renewable Energy Production
Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Optimize Energy Performance
Advanced Energy Metering
Certified: 40 to 49 points, Silver: 50 to 59 points, Gold: 60 to 79 points, Platinum: 80 to 110
Access to Quality Transit
Reduced Parking Footprint
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
LEED Accredited Professional
Innovation
Rainwater Management
Light Pollution Reduction
Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
Energy and Atmosphere
Minimum Energy Performance
Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Cooling Tower Water Use
Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat
Acoustic Performance
Quality Views
Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
Low-Emitting Materials
Indoor Air Quality Assessment
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Y ? N
1 Credit 1
10 5 1 16 8 2 3 13
2 1 Credit 3
9 2 0 11 1 Credit 1
Y Prereq Required
2 Credit 2
Y Prereq Required
Y Prereq Required
** 15 3 Credit 18
Integrative Process
High Priority Site
Bicycle Facilities
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Demand Response
Open Space
Site Assessment
Interior Lighting
Daylight
Innovation
Quality Views
Thermal Comfort
Living Building Challenge 2.1
Date: February 27, 2016
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Beauty + Spirit
Red List
Materials
Healthy Air
Biophilia
Health
Water
Net Zero Water
Car Free Living
Net Zero Energy
Energy
Limits to Growth
Urban Agriculture
Habitat Exchange
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Site
Beauty + Spirit
Red List
Materials
Healthy Air
Biophilia
Health
Water
Net Zero Water
Car Free Living
Net Zero Energy
Energy
Limits to Growth
Urban Agriculture
Habitat Exchange
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Site
Beauty + Spirit
Red List
Materials
Healthy Air
Biophilia
Health
Water
Net Zero Water
Car Free Living
Net Zero Energy
Energy
Limits to Growth
Urban Agriculture
Habitat Exchange
TURBINE COST*** 300.0 $
TURBINE SIZE/LINEAR DISTANCE PER TURBINE 5.0 SF/linear feet
APPROX. TTL TURBINES 178.0
APPROX. COST OF TTL TURBINES 53,400.0 $
APPROX. TTL WATT PRODUCTION 284.8 KWH
APPROX. HR/YR production 4380 HR.
TURBINE EFFICENCY* 50%
(wind load, hours, etc.)
APPROX. KW/yr 1,247,424.0 KW/YR
% TTL ENERGY DEMAND SAVED 22%
ENERGY SAVINGS
AVG. HOTEL ENERGY USE** 7,013,475.0 KW/YR
ADJUSTED EXPECTED ENERGY USE 5,730,009.1 kw/YR
TTL ENERGY SAVINGS (power) 32%
TTL ENERGY SAVINSG (water) 89%
TTL ENERGY SAVINGS 212,393.5 $
TTL GREEN TECH COSTS 400,538.1 $
TIME TO PAYOFF 1.9 YRS.
*based on regional climate; info gathered from ClimateConsultant
**based on regional statistics
***based on product specs
WATER CISTERN
CISTERN CAPACITY 20,000.0 GAL.
CISTERN COST 19,288.00 $
CISTERN SIZE*** (13.75 Dx20.3 H) 43.2 SF
APPROX. AREA FOR CISTERNS 675.0 SF
# CISTERNS 3
APPROX. COST OF TTL CISTERNS 57,864.0 $
MAX WATER COLLECTION (per event) 60,000.0 Gal.
AVG. RAINFALL PER EVENT 0.4 IN.
AVG. RAINFALL PER EVENT 68,666.4 GAL.
PERCENTAGE CAPTURED 0.87 %
APPROX. AVG. YRLY. RAINFALL 51.7 IN
APPROX. AVG. YRLY. RAINFALL 986,125.8 GAL.
AVG GAL. USAGE (hotel room/night) 90.0 Gal.
(adjusted for WaterSense Fixtures)
APPROX. YRLY. WATER USAGE 2,931,862.5 Gal.
APPROX. MAX WATER COLLECTION CAPACITY 861,666.7 Gal.
% TTL WATER DEMAND SAVED from RAINFALL 29%
WATER CISTERN (adjusted for grey water collection)
CISTERN CAPACITY 20,000.0 Gal.
# CISTERNS 3
AVG. RAINFALL PER EVENT 68,666.4 Gal.
AVG. YRLY. RAINFALL 51.7 IN.
AVG. YRLY. RAINFALL 986,125.8 Gal.
APPROX. GREYWATER COLLECTION (60% usage) 1,759,117.5 Gal.
APPROX. RAIN WATER COLLECTION CAPACITY 861,666.7 Gal.
APPROX. TTL WATER COLLECTION 2,620,784.2 Gal.
PV PANNELS
PV PANNEL OUTPUT*** 320 WATTS/HOUR
PV PANNEL COST*** 300.00 $ (with hardware)
PV PANNEL SIZE*** 20.0 SF
APPROX. AREA FOR PANNELS 20,700.0 SF
APPROX. # TTL PANNELS 1,035
APPROX. COST OF TTL PANNELS 310,500.0 $
APPROX. HR/YR production 2825.1 HR.
PANNEL EFFICIENCY* 32%
(daylight hours, sky coverage, etc.)
APPROX. KW/yr. 935,673.1 KW/YR
WIND TURBINES
AVG. WIND SPEED* 9.2 MPH
TURBINE OUTPUT*** 1,600.0 W/HR (at avg. regional wind sp
ENERGY SAVINGS
WATER CISTERN
# CISTERNS 3
# CISTERNS 3
% TTL WATER DEMAND FROM COLLECTION 95%
APPROX. COST OF TTL PANNELS 310,500.0 $
APPROX. HR/YR production 2825.1 HR.
PANNEL EFFICIENCY* 32%
(daylight hours, sky coverage, etc.)
APPROX. KW/yr. 935,673.1 KW/YR
WIND TURBINES
AVG. WIND SPEED* 9.2 MPH
TURBINE OUTPUT*** 1,600.0 W/HR (at avg. regional wind sp
ENERGY SAVINGS
WATER CISTERN
# CISTERNS 3
# CISTERNS 3
% TTL WATER DEMAND FROM COLLECTION 95%
Detailed Calculations
T h e N u m b e r s . T h e E n e r g y.
Project pheasability was a concern from the initial conceptual drawings, and The Mangrove
Miami took on the addition of energy pheasability, using LEED and Living Building Challenge
design concepts, along with reactive calculations to respond to changes in design and budget.
Ensuring that the structure could perform responsibly and efficiently proved to be a favorable
endeavor, costing a fraction of the budget up front for equipment, while providing substantial
operating cost savings through the projects lifecycle.

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Section B
Digital Modeling
The Alexandria Library
Environmental Technologies
Sam’s Plumbing Renovation
B33
B36
NDesigns
The Mangrove Miami
Miami, Florida
Costs: $ per SQ FT
SQ FT per
% of TTL
Profit
Land Cost 43,903.0 1 43,903.0 5,500,000.0 Hostil 20.0 24.0 480.0 0.75 131,400.0 1%
Standard 200.00 450.0 96.0 43,200.0 8,640,000.00
Brewery 200.00 35,550.0 1.0 35,550.0 7,110,000.00
Hotel Units 16,000.00 109 1,744,000.00
Spa 50,000.00 1 50,000.00
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Digital Modeling
The Alexandria Library
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B36
Environmental Technologies
Sam’s Plumbing Renovation
221 NW 6th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL P r o b l e m :
‘Sam’s Plumbing Supply’ in the heart of
an impoverished area of Ft. Lauderdale,
has been acquired by FAU. The site and
existing structure have been given to the
College of Design and Social Inquiry, and
must be re-renovated in a fashion where
studentsmaybenefit,whileproducingaprofit.
O b j e c t i v e :
Using technologies and design
strategies discussed, renovate this space to
meettheneedsof,atminimum,studentsinthe
College of Design and Social Inquiry. The
spacemustproduceaprofit,anditissuggested
that the site benefit the local community, and
possibly expand outside of the given college.
Begin by implementing new partitions,
and possibly expansions if needed, in
order to fulfill the needs of the
desired program. This includes a new
lighting scheme, where natural daylighting is
required in order to minimize city utility
usage. Future considerations of plumbing
and HVAC will also be a factor to remember.
**Satellite Imagery: Google Earth. Ground Photos: Professor Mate Thitisiwat. Floor Plans: Unknown
**This Project in its entirety was performed as a team effort between Myself and Connor Peede | Intern Architect

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0 10 20 40
0’ 5’ 20’
Proposed Renovation: Print Shop
E x e c u t i o n :
The proposed renovation to Sam’s Plumbing is an ex-
tension of the FAU computer lab. There will be sever-
al computers and plotters to work with, and has poten-
tial for income by opening services to the public. This
space will be open to students all hours in order to allevi-
ate print needs in the current lab, especially during finals.
M o d i f i c a t i o n s :
New roof: designed to catch rainwater and be used in the
facilities.
Additional windows: more light will be allowed in by using
light shelves, reducing the electrical demand for artificial
lighting
Solar panels: two rows of solar panels will greatly reduce
the need for electricity from the city, and will be able to feed
back into the power grid when students are on breaks.
Site modification: The plot will also be modified, making
parking more efficient while beautifying with native plant-
life.
All architecture students will have access to the build-
ing by using their owl cards 24/7. This space may
also be accessed by the public, where lab techni-
cians or experienced students can assist in printing.

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Equinox
9:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm
9:00 am
Artificial light (required)
1:00 pm
Artificial light (optional)
5:00 pm
Artificial light (required in back)
Summer Solstice
9:00 am
1:00 pm
5:00 pm

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