The document is a portfolio of architectural projects by J. Luise McTaggart, detailing three key projects: a multi-use condominium high-rise, an assisted living mid-rise, and a public school design. Each project incorporates sustainable practices and innovative design approaches tailored to specific community needs, including amenities and green building technologies. The portfolio illustrates a collaborative design process and a focus on economic functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

1. ARCHITECTURAL
TECHNOLOGIST PORTFOLIO
J. LUISE MCTAGGART
October 2014

2. Project 1 – Multi-use Condominium High Rise Construction Drawings RVT
Final sem. Centennial College – solo project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
Project 2 – Assisted Living Midrise Construction Drawings RVT
Fifth semester Centennial College – partner projec. . . . . . . . .06
Project 3 – Public School Design Drawings RVT and CAD
Fourth semester Centennial College – partner project. . . . . . 09

3. PROJECT 1 – LAKEVIEW PLAZA
The Lakeview Plaza Multi-use High Rise Development Project is based on the progression
towards redeveloping many of the brownfield sites located in the southern areas of
Toronto. The site is located at Front St. and Princess St, an area rapidly becoming more
densely populated and requiring increased housing. Government grants offered for the
rehabilitation of brownfield sites make this an opportune time for projects of this type.
The aim is to provide much sought after condo housing while at the same time meeting the
need for cooperative housing created by low and single-income families living
downtown. The Lakeview Plaza design also includes a number of amenities including a
grocery store, doctor’s office and community centre.
The building makeup is a sheer wall core with a precast concrete structure. The design
incorporates green technologies such as intensive green roofs and passive daylighting
among other such components to ensure that the overall life cycle costing of the building is
not a drain.

4. PROJECT 1 – LAKEVIEW PLAZA
The Lakeview Plaza Multi-use High Rise Development Project is based on the progression
towards redeveloping many of the brownfield sites located in the southern areas of
Toronto. The site is located at Front St. and Princess St, an area rapidly becoming more
densely populated and requiring increased housing. Government grants offered for the
rehabilitation of brownfield sites make this an opportune time for projects of this type.
The aim is to provide much sought after condo housing while at the same time meeting the
need for cooperative housing created by low and single-income families living
downtown. The Lakeview Plaza design also includes a number of amenities including a
grocery store, doctor’s office and community centre.
The building makeup is a sheer wall core with a precast concrete structure. The design
incorporates green technologies such as intensive green roofs and passive daylighting
among other such components to ensure that the overall life cycle costing of the building is
not a drain.

5. PROJECT 1 – LAKEVIEW PLAZA

6. PROJECT 2 – WARDEN LEA RETIREMENT MID RISE
Assisted living facilities continue to become a necessity in North America as baby
boomers are reaching retirement age. This project is designed to meet that need
and also meet the Canadian Green Building Council standards for LEED certification.
Both AutoCAD and REVIT programs were required to work through LEED credits and
create the virtual model that is the final product.
The original site for the development was a greenfield, and as such the design
endeavors to retain as much green space as possible. Green roofs and permeable
paving are utilized outside as well. The building is constructed of precast hollow-core
concrete, allowing for radiant heating through the building. Other sustainable
features like daylighting and low-flow fixtures can be found on the interior as well.

7. PROJECT 2 – WARDEN LEA RETIREMENT MID RISE
Assisted living facilities continue to become a necessity in North America as baby
boomers are reaching retirement age. This project is designed to meet that need
and also meet the Canadian Green Building Council standards for LEED certification.
Both AutoCAD and REVIT programs were required to work through LEED credits and
create the virtual model that is the final product.
The original site for the development was a greenfield, and as such the design
endeavors to retain as much green space as possible. Green roofs and permeable
paving are utilized outside as well. The building is constructed of precast hollow-core
concrete, allowing for radiant heating through the building. Other sustainable
features like daylighting and low-flow fixtures can be found on the interior as well.

8. PROJECT 2 – WARDEN LEA RETIREMENT MID RISE

9. PROJECT 3 – MEADOWVALE SHEPPARD PUBLIC SCHOOL
EAST ENTRANCE
NORTH WEST STAIRWELL
Meadowvale Sheppard Public School is designed to accommodate the new
subdivision development just completed in that area. The design process was done
together with a partner in order to really be able to discuss different school design
strategies. There are a number of different ways a school can be designed based on
its location, orientation and student demographic. These decisions were made as a
team and then the construction drawing work was split between partners.
The primary focus of this school design was to begin understanding how building
placement, orientation, layout and construction materials are essential to design;
that each building must be designed true to its intended function in order to operate
in the most economic manner while still providing an attractive aesthetic. Cladding
materials were explored, different permeable paving options were discussed and
classroom layouts were chosen based on student psychology as well as job
costing. This project begins a foray into the psychology of architecture, rather than
simply focusing on the shape of a building.
While REVIT was used to achieve the final model, AutoCAD was utilized as well to
explode buildings and demonstrate how lighting would affect both the interior and
exterior of the building.

10. PROJECT 3 – MEADOWVALE SHEPPARD PUBLIC SCHOOL
Meadowvale Sheppard Public School is designed to accommodate the new
subdivision development just completed in that area. The design process was done
together with a partner in order to really be able to discuss different school design
strategies. There are a number of different ways a school can be designed based on
its location, orientation and student demographic. These decisions were made as a
team and then the construction drawing work was split between partners.
The primary focus of this school design was to begin understanding how building
placement, orientation, layout and construction materials are essential to design;
that each building must be designed true to its intended function in order to operate
in the most economic manner while still providing an attractive aesthetic. Cladding
materials were explored, different permeable paving options were discussed and
classroom layouts were chosen based on student psychology as well as job
costing. This project begins a foray into the psychology of architecture, rather than
simply focusing on the shape of a building.
While REVIT was used to achieve the final model, AutoCAD was utilized as well to
explode buildings and demonstrate how lighting would affect both the interior and
exterior of the building.