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SARADAVIDS

NEW ORLEANS ANALYSIS

CONTENTS

AMES HIGH PRAIRIE RESTORATION

RESIDENTIAL PLANTING PLAN

AURELIAN WALL CONNECTIVITY

MAPPING STORMWATER DRAINAGE

SANTA MARIA IN TRASTEVERE

BONDURANT COMMUNITY VISIONING

urban design studio

ecological design studio

advanced design media

Mariani Landscape internship

study abroad

drawing collage

RDG Planning & Design internship

RDG PLANNING & DESIGN: Landscape Architectural InternMay-September 2015| Des Moines, IADeveloped series of digitally rendered presentation graphics for Bondurant Community Visioning Created inventory and analysis models and documents for campus and park master plans Updated and developed detailed construction document sets

MARIANI LANDSCAPE: Landscape Design Intern May-August 2014| Lake Bluff, ILParticipated in developing architectural, hardscape, and planting site inventory surveysTranslated hand drawn notes and plans into AutoCAD for plan development and refinementCreated hand and Photoshop rendered plans, details, and perspectives for schematic and design development stagesPrepared and designed planting plans and participated in on-site planting layouts

DUTCH MEADOWS LANDSCAPING: Landscape Crew InternMay-June 2013 | Pella, IAAssisted with plant selection, equipment use, learned construction techniques, and studied materialsWorked with resident Landscape Architect to create layout drawings and planting plans

KNOXVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: LibrarianAugust 2009 to 2013 | Knoxville, IAPerformed various clerical and customer service duties, enforced library rules and policiesLed library programs and created signage and displays for events and fundraising

EXPERIENCE

Student Society of Landscape Architects (SSLA): Secretary Member since Fall 2012 to presentServed SSLA chapter by keeping the staff and the organization connectedOrganized webinars for ISU alumni to teach students computer program strategiesParticipated in fundraising efforts and club event planning

DSN 115 Teaching Assistant | DSN 102 Peer Mentor Fall 2015 | Spring 2013 and Spring 2014Mentored Core Design students in their first year and through the Iowa State University undergraduate application processResponsible for individual student meetings, grading assignments, and attendance records

Academic Affairs Undergraduate RepresentativeSpring and Fall 2014Provided insight and feedback on courses and policies involving students from all design majors in the College of Design

Destination Iowa State Team LeaderFall 2012 and 2013Guided groups of incoming freshman on tours of campus and was available to them during the semester as a resource

Student Representative Fall 2012Aided faculty with planning and coordinating events and activities while in class and on the road during traveling Savanna studio

Dance Marathon 2011 and 2013Raised over $1000 for the Children’s Miracle Network organization

ACTIVITIES

EDUCATION

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITYGraduation May 2016

Bachelor of Landscape ArchitectureGPA 3.82

ROME PROGRAM STUDY ABROADSpring 2015

CONTACT

[email protected] West Larson StreetKnoxville, IA 50138

HONORSUniversity Honors Program

2011-Present

Dean’s List2012-Present

Land F/X 3D Design Contest WinnerAugust 2013

PROGRAMS:Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesignAdobe Illustrator

AutoCADSketchUp

ArcMap GIS Rhinoceros + Grasshopper

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:Site Grading

Planting DesignPresentation Graphics

Hand Rendering and Sketching3D Print and Hand Model Construction

QUALIFICATIONS

SARADAVIDS

Bruce NiedermyerLandscape Architect

RDG Planning & [email protected]

515-473-6375

Seth DreierLandscape Designer

Mariani [email protected]

847-810-6860

Bambi YostAssistant Professor

Iowa State [email protected]

720-217-2871

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STORMWATER ANALYSIS Current New Orleans drainage

Proposed drainage strategy

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The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, or NORA, works to bring life back into the vacant lots in the city left by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. The current New Orleans drainage strategy does not have the capacity to handle the current stormwater volume, which negatively impacts water quality.

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To relieve this problem, a new nonprofit organization is proposed to manage and develop the vacant parcels on NORA’s behalf. Using a series of stormwater practices, lots function both as stormwater storage and remediation. They also provide much-needed places for recreation and connections throughout the neighborhoods.

East New Orleans phasing plan

Corten SteelSignage

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Vacant parcel transformed with bioswale, including educational wayfinding

Bioswale system including layers of permeable material, perforated drain, and vegetation

Corten SteelSignage

Evapotranspiration

East New Orleans phasing plan

Bioswales convey stormwater and treat pollutants through infiltration. Overflow is directed through an underdrain and drained into the canal with fewer pollutants than without filtration.

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AMES HIGH PRAIRIE

RESTORATION

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AMES HIGH SCHOOL

DISC GOLF COURSEFURMAN AQUATIC

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Remnant Prairie

WetlandOutdoor

Classroom

Coniferous Forest

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Wetland

LANDCOVER

Hanlon-Spillville Spillville Terril Lester3’ Water Table Depth 6’ Water Table Depth

Forest/WoodlandThe short to tall deciduous and evergreen plantings here provide partial habitat for all animals in the target species suite. Grassland

Native prairie grasses prevent erosion on the sloped hill.

Outdoor ClassroomThe proposed structure provides a space to observe and learn from the restoration process.

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To restore the remnant prairie adjacent to the local hign school in Ames, Iowa, a phasing plan was created to allow students and community members to participate and learn about prairie restoration.

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Using ArcMap GIS data, a series of analysis maps were developed to determine the most suitable areas for restoration and habitat development for a select suite of species. The plan includes four phases of restoration, including clearing away invasive and exotic species and the construction of an outdoor classroom. This is followed by the construction of a wetland and then finally seeding and planting.

WetlandThe proposed constructed wetland covers 8.5 acres and is sourced by runoff running towards Squaw Creek.

Site section noting soil types, water table depth, and grade changes.

Suitability analysis

Where are places that are at risk for erosion?�oodplain, swale signatures, areas with >25% slope, sparse vegetation

Where is the best place for a wetland?�oodplain, water sources, open areas (not in area to protect)

Where are places not suited for an outdoor classroom?�oodplain, low areas, existing buildings, vegetated, greater than 15% slope

Red-Bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)Cover: Woody and forested areas, mesic �atlandsBreeding: Nest in softer trees (elms, maple, willow, sycamore)Forage: insects, small reptiles, fruits, nuts, seeds, tree sap

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa)Cover: streams, prairie marshes, ponds, lakes, reservoirsBreeding: Nest in deciduous woodland areas close to aquatic habitatForage: in shallow water areas, aquatic plants, duckling diet mainly insects and other high protein material

Smooth Green Snake (Opheodrys vernalis)Cover: marshes, stream edges, meadows, open woodsBreeding: Hibernate in winter in ant hills and rodent burrows, spring and summer mating, lay eggs in June to SeptemberForage: insects, spiders, ants, snails, worms, slugs

Zabulon Skipper (Poanes zabulon)Cover: brushy openings near moist forests and streamsBreeding: summer, female lays eggs on underside of host plantForage: caterpillars feed on host plants, as butter�y feed on nectar from both native and exotic species, an on mud around puddles

Leopard Frog (Lithobates blairi)Cover: ponds, marshes, riparian edges, hibernate in ponds, lakesBreeding: open areas, meadows, grasslandsForage: beetles, ants, worms, other frogs, �ies, some snakes

Long Tailed Weasel (Mustela frenata)Cover: brush land, open woodlands, �eld edges, riparian grasslands, swamps and marshesBreeding: babies born in April, stay 7-8 weeks with motherForage: small mammals, occasionally birds, insects, berries, fruit

Big Brown Bat (Eptesicus fuscus (Beauvois)Cover: buildings, bridges, culverts, mines, caves, tree cavities, loose tree barkBreeding: mating November through March, roost during summerForage: beetles and moths, �ying ants, �ies, mosquitoes, stone�ies, may�ies, grasshoppers, crickets, and agricultural pests

Ames High Remnant Prairie RestorationThe goals of this restoration will not only increase habitat for multiple species, it will encourage students and the rest of the community to learn more about restoration, and educate them on the value of remnant prairies. The �rst goal is to construct an outdoor classroom for the high school. This will allow students from all classes to be closer to the restoration project and to learn more about its value. Second, creating a wetland habitat will better accommodate the desired cover, breeding, and forage needs of selected target species. In addition, modifying existing habitats to provide more edge habitats will also bene�t the species, as many of them live in more than one landcover type. Lastly, implementing deep-rooted, native prairie plantings will help remedy erosion concerns that are present on the site.

Stage 1: Clear away invasive and exotic species. This can be accomplished by getting students and community members to work together to provide a low budget solution. Careful burning techniques should be used in an area close to the school and residential areas.

Stage 2: Start construction of outdoor classroom. While the prairie is still in very early stages, constructing the class room at this point will allow the students to observe the stages of the restoration.

Stage 3: Begin seeding and planting. This will help with erosion problems, but will take a few seasons to take full e�ect.

Stage 4: Begin construction of wetland. By using the runo� drainage source that �ows through the center of the remnant, a wetland can be constructed. Care should be taken to make sure it stays at a continuous base �ow.

AMES HIGH SCHOOL

Wetland

OutdoorClassroom

SQUAW CREEK

DISC GOLF COURSE

VEENKER GOLFCOURSE

FURMAN AQUATICCENTER

Remnant Prairie

FREDERIKSEN COURT

EXISTING LANDCOVER

PROPOSED LANDCOVERTARGET SPECIES

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AMES HIGH SCHOOL

Wetland

OutdoorClassroom

SQUAW CREEK

DISC GOLF COURSE

VEENKER GOLFCOURSE


Remnant Prairie

FREDERIKSEN COURT

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AMES HIGH SCHOOL

Wetland

OutdoorClassroom

SQUAW CREEK

DISC GOLF COURSE

VEENKER GOLFCOURSE


Remnant Prairie

FREDERIKSEN COURT

EXISTING LANDCOVER



Areas at risk of erosion

Species suite

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MODELING STORMWATER RUNOFF

Using the results from the script below, the user can see that the length of this drainage curve is 131 ft, and it has an average slope of 36.6%. They can also see the elevation and position of each point on the curve.

Rhino model meshed with on-site photo

Grasshopper script

Rhino model with running Grasshopper script

about

The Grasshopper script I developed can be used not only as a visual presentation aid, but as a tool that can help with spotting erosion concerns, visualizing grade changes, and can be used as an aid for calculating Time of Concentration. To test for accuracy, I used a real-world site that I was familiar with; a section of the Ames High School Prairie.

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The script is customizable by the user. It can divide the surface to show drainage paths across the entire terrain. This is used as an analytical tool to see how multiple water systems are interacting on the site, and to locate areas prone to erosion. The script can also calculate a single drainage path and record the length of the curve as well as its average slope. With this information, the time of concentration formula can be used for stormwater calculations.

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RESIDENTIALPLANTING PLANabout

The clients of this residence were looking for a redesign of their outdoor spaces along the front, sides, and back patio area. My role in this project was to design a planting plan for the property. I focused on creating a planting scheme that blended color and texture within bed spaces to add depth and move the eye through the landscape.

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I was responsible for the design as well as for calculating plant quantities and spacing for the installation crew. I also participated in the on-site planting layouts for this project. During this phase I worked to integrate additional transplant materials into the design. This allowed me to expand my plantings without raising the budget allotted for plant material. In addition, I developed multiple construction details.

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AURELIANWALL CONNECTIVITYabout

Construction of the ancient Aurelian Wall that surrounds the city center of Rome began in 271 AD. In 1643 the Baroque Wall was constructed for additional fortification. Villa Sciarra, surrounded by the Baroque wall, features a unique “oasis” quality that contrasts with the commotion and traffic of the city. Completed with a partner, this location was the focus of an urban renewal design analysis.

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With the introduction of clear wayfinding elements that link other historical sites to the park, both locals and visitors can benefit from these improvements. Making the focus on pedestrian experience rather than vehicular access makes for a safer and more enjoyable experience.

Improvements to Villa Sciarra make the park more accessible and safer to neighborhoods previously cut off by the wall.

Corner pedestrian island

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Raised pedestrian path

Rome city center context

Conceptual diagram

Aurelian Wall

Baroque Wall

Villa Sciarra

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SANTA MARIAIN TRASTEVEREabout

Santa Maria in Trastevere, built around 350 AD, was originally known as Titulus Callisti. It was then partially destroyed during the sack of Rome in 410, and restored many times throughout the next several centuries. In the 12th century the church was rebuilt using recycled materials from around the city, with the exception of the portico and remodeling from the 19th century.

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After thorough research and multiple observation periods, consisting of various times of day and viewpoints, I studied the piazza and church through a series of fast sketches, drawings and paintings. I looked for how people interacted in this space and focused on the details that give the location its character.

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Fountain study sketches Piazza and church facade watercolor

Piazza and church section elevation in pencil and ink

Column capitol and base study

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BONDURANT COMMUNITY VISIONINGabout

In coordination with Iowa’s Living Roadways and Trees Forever I worked through the Community Visioning Program to design community-wide enhancements for the city of Bondurant, Iowa. I met with the steering committee of community members multiple times to help them set goals and create a vision for their city’s improvements, while getting feedback on design developments.

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Together these projects reinforce each other to strengthen the local economy, create additional recreational activities, elevate aesthetics, and improve overall water quality throughout Bondurant.

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Bondurant Arboretum discovery appA preview of a proposed app community members can use to identify and learn about native Iowa trees planted in their town.

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Proposed fi shing dock

Wayfi nding Signage

Planning process1. Community goal setting2. Site analysis and assessments3. Concept development4. Public concept presentation5. Budget and implementation

BONDURANT SPORTS COMPLEX

Amphitheater

Parking

180 stalls

Parking130 stalls

Parking95 stalls

Improved Parking200 stalls

Proposed Ballfields

Proposed Soccer Fields

Existing Playground

Beach

Canoe Launch

Fishing Dock

Shelter withRestrooms

Stage andOverlook

Restrooms and Shelter

Access Roadand Parking

Trail Intersection

Improvements

NativePlantings

Concessions

Sand Volleyball

Chichaqua Valley Trail

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Sculptures along trail

Proposed Playground

LAKE PETOCKA

Lake Petocka Park improvements

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Trail plantings

Community wayfinding signage suite

Greenway trail and vegetated swale

Extended trail and sledding hill

design goals

The goals set for the community included new plantings along expanded trails and the highway, plus a new greenway that transformed old concrete flumes into a vegetated swale. Other goals involved expanding the sports complex and local Lake Petocka into a larger, multipurpose community gathering space. Increased wayfinding signage around town and downtown improvements improve overall connectivity in Bondurant, and increase visual identity.

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BONDURANT COMMUNITY VISIONING

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[email protected] West Larson StreetKnoxville, IA 50138

COVER IMAGES

Right: Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, AK

Left: S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Overlay: Devil’s Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI

Documents

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