Working from the radial plan I began to massage the structure into a more usable space. Thinking about varying scale, sight lines and roof line. From this process scheme #2 emerged which featured: 2 bd 1 bth Separated working and living spaces An entry with a washer and dryer to allow for easy disrobing and discarding of muddy clothes and gear. Due to the location of the site, this building would need to be nearly self sustainable to minimize the footprint it could potentially leave on the terrain. As such this building would be equipped with solar panels and would take Scheme #1 and build up as to incorporate all of the same elements but with a smaller foot print. As such, this is a 2 story building with an aquaponics garden on floor zero, hovering on a platform above the water. Aquaponics is a system of aquaculture in which the waste produced from fish and other aquatic animals, supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purifies the water. The scientists will then have access to fresh vegetables. Below are elevations based on this 2 story structure. Scheme #2 offers great potential, for leaving a smaller mark on the land through smaller sq footage, raised structure, ensuring the natural vegetation can continue to prosper, solar panels, and an aquaponics garden.
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Project OverviewFor Carrie's junior studio class she was asked to design an on-site permanent research lab for scientists studying the relationships of living elements within a natural fish hatchery. Archives
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