The scaling of a structural bay to meet increasingly larger program demands. This prototype drawing represents the structural framing/assembly of a "glorified warehouse" or the template for a future use building. Key issues were raised over ease of construction, material consumption, building orientation, energy consumption, and flexible floor plates. Wood sandwich floor plates on concrete piers resembling a bridge that creates 100% column-free floor plans.
MIT Urban Incubator
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MIT Urban Incubator

Comprehensive Design Studio: Focuses on the materials and making of architecture. Considers architectural connections at all scales, from the nut Read More

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