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Peck Slip Elementary SchoolManhattan, NY 10038

Passive HouseBloomfi eld, NJ 07003

Gowanus Canal ApartmentsBrooklyn, NY 11231

Clermont LoftBrooklyn, NY 11205

Prof. Theoharis David (TDA + KAL)Jan. 2012-May 2012

RMS Architect PLLC.

Prof. Craig Konyk (Konyk Architecture)Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012

RMS Architect PLLC.

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Passive HouseBloomfi eld, NJ 07003RMS Architect PLLC.

This project was the fi rst private house in the offi ce that was designed to be a passive house. The passive house was supposed to meet an exceed the passive house require-ments. Throughout the research phase of the project I looked into multiple sustainable sources of energy that could help this house attain net zero energy consumption.The two most viable sources were geothermal energy and photovoltaic.

I was the lead BIM consultant on the team for the modeling of this house. I coordinated with the passive house consultant, structural, and geothermal engineers on what we would have to do in order to meet the goals we set during the design charrette.

In order to meet the Passive House standards we were going to use SIP Panels with a light and dark stucco fi nish on the exterior to create light and dark contrast. Some of the panels that were looked into were snap and lock, these had the advantage of fast construction.

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3D Detailed Section (Right)Backyard Perspective (Left)

First Floor Plan (Right)Interior Perspective (Left)

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First Floor Plan

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Clermont LoftBrooklyn, NY 11205RMS Architect PLLC.

This project was a renovation of an exist-ing loft in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn. The scope of work involved a gut renovation of the interior space except for the existing mezzanine and upstairs bathroom.The rclient for this project wanted a more modern look than what had been there prior.

I was in charge of developing a schematic design for the loft. I also created the 3D BIM model in Revit to show the client an interactive presentation of the possibilities for the renova-tion. We were to use the BIM model to coor-dinate with the other fi elds to streamline the construction process.

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Mezzanine Floor Plan

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Living Room Perspective (Right)Kitchen Perspective (Left)

Peck Slip Elementary SchoolManhattan, NY 10038

Prof. TheoharisDavid (TDA + KAL)Jan. 2012-May. 2012

The program given to us for this studio was to design an elementary school. The project site

was in Peck Slip Manhattan adjacent to the FDR highway. The highway created a discon-

nect between our site and the rest of the urban activity on the opposite side.

After conducting solar shading studies on our site I maximized the amount of natural light

allowed into the space by having a curtain wall facade. The facade also has louvers to help

fi lter some of the unwanted light through.The abundance of natural light entering the build-ing gives the interior spaces a visual connec-

tion to the neighborhood outside.

Keeping in mind how I wanted the school to be a place where students and the neighbor-

hood could enjoy I chose to have a vegetated roof. The roof slopes down to street level to

allow direct access . There are points on the roof where seating is available . These seating

areas refl ect the fl oor plan layouts below.

The maximum height of the roof surpasses that of the FDR in order to create a visual con-nection to the other side of the FDR as well as

the opposite side of the river. The roof levels off at the end for a comfortable seated view of

the Brooklyn skyline.

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Starting FormSite Area Street Access Green Roof Gym Access Final Building

Peck Slip Street View Roof Perspective

Vegetated Roof Detail (Right)Structural Framing Model (Left)

ROOF CONSTRUCTION:VEGETATIONGROWTH MEDIUMSYSTEM FILTERGRAVEL3” STYROFOAM INSULATIONARCHITECTURAL PAVERMETAL DECKINGADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL

1/2” SLATE PANEL

VAPOR BARRIER

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Front Street Perspective (Above)Longitudinal Section (Below)

Physical Model: 1/16”=1’ (Above)West Elevation (Below)

Gowanus Canal ApartmentsBrooklyn, NY 11231Prof. Craig Konyk (Konyk Architecture)Aug. 2012-Dec. 2012

There were many challenges presented to us this studio. The site given to us was directly on the Gowanus Canal. For the sake of the studio we chose to approach the canal as be-ing remediated by the superfund project. We were also given three lots across from each other that were separated by the canal.

I focused on creating a connection to the urban fabric through the use of exterior cir-culation spaces. The residential portions of the building were designed in clusters with a communal kitchen. The reasoning for this was to foster cultural connections, the residents of the building were supposed to be immigrant workers.

These communal kitchens would expose the residents to both familiar cultures and foreign by just the sight and smell of people cooking. This would help them feel a sense of familiar-ity with the homes they left.

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Circulation DiagramDaylighting Points

First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Third Floor Plan

Circulation Perspective (Left)West Elevation (Below)

Interior Circulation Views

Courtyard Perspective (Above)South Elevation (Below)

ROOF CONSTRUCTION:5/8” STONE TILEGRAVEL3” STYROFOAM INSULATIONARCHITECTURAL PAVERMETAL DECKING

ADJUSTABLE PEDESTAL

REFLECTIVE GLAZING

5” ALUMINUM FRAMING

1/2” SLATE PANEL

4” BATT INSULATION

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