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Legend:1. Overlook2. Public Plaza3. Cafe Entrance, Seating4. Main Building Entrance5. Courtyard6. Drop-off Area7. Parking Structure8. Loading Dock9. Employee Parking10. Riverwalk

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Interaction Design

Kinetic Motion

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Parametric Modeling

Quantum Theory

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The premise of this thesis is based on the notion that technology has heavily saturated our daily lives and that architecture has made marginal attempts at keeping up with the progressive trends in technology. The ultimate goal of this thesis is create a museum and research facility that will act as an interface with the public, invoking a user response through kinetic architecture. This project will utilize methodologies of interaction design to effectively incorporate technology and provide a building that is environmen-tally responsive, adaptive to user density, and creates an interface with the public.

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INTERIOR DIAPHRAGM

The external component responds to the position of the sun and controls the amount of light that can enter the space. This component allows for the façade to be completely open or closed. The initial design of this component is a based on a hydraulic system that allows for the component to open and close.

The interior kinetic component resides in the “interaction pods” which fluctuate in size in accordance to user density. This relates to the idea of user defined interaction and client defined interaction. While the size of the space can change due to user activity, the floor system can be modified to arrange partitions changing the path in which the user is traveling. These structures are not permanent and can be arranged for a particular need or daily activity by the owner.

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CONCEPT

The skyscraper’s envelope is kinetic, contracting and expanding in actively adapting to the climatic environ-ment - like a living organism. This on going metabolic process generates wind energy and purifies air through-out the building. The system consists of a matrix of pistons that are connected at one end to a translucent and recyclable fabric and on the other end to a generator. Wind is the primary source of the kinetic motion allow-ing the pistons to have movement and charge the generators. External cladding of translucent photovolta-ics collect energy as well. Vertical landscaping enchances air quality and enhances energy efficiency. The open portions of the buildings are perpendicular to the both summer and winter prevailing wind which optimizes cross ventilations and wind power generation.

The skyscraper, as a “metabolic gateway,” mediates both border crossing conflicts and the interface between tall buildings and nature.

The skyscraper acts as a living organism mimicking its qualities as a bold expression. Living organisms have specific properties that define them. These properties are size, shape, metabolism, movement, irritability, growth, reproduction, and adaption. Understanding these properties and the relationship to the revitalization concept has provided a train of thought that drives all aspects of the design.

KINETIC SKIN METABOLISM

The metabolic skyscraper is a model of an ecological alternative to the barrio through vertical cores of interwove communities and clustered workspaces. The building gives the underprivileged sector of Tijuana’s population a chance to improve their condition and promotes self improvement. The market and park act as an economic stimulus provid-ing avenues in which tourism can flourish.

PROGRAM MATURATION

A market, Mercado in Spanish, is a distinctive characteristic of Mexican and South American cultures. It’s a social node where people congre-gate and are able to sell their goods and services. Mercados are a significant component to hispanic communities which keep the economy in balance.

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Special thanks to Gabriel Aleman for being my partner on this project.

Acknowledgements

ECONOMY AND IRRITABILITY

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The Net-Zero Training Facility serves as a nexus between individual, community, and environment. Addressing this overlap, the center becomes a model for architectural performance at all scales.

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ENERGY SIMULATIONRunning daylight simulations in Ecotect and wind simulations in Phoenix informed the formal operations. By splitting the block on a north / south axis into two 160’ by 32’ blocks, interior day light penetration was maximized while establishing a central courtyard served by southern winds. Organizing the program according to specific function, the western public block could be split and rotated to engage the street and allow the eastern private block access to western winds for natural ventilation.

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1. Exhaust for Top Floor 2. Heat Exhaust Vents 3. Roof Membrane(2 Ply) 4. Dropped Uplighting 5. Interior Wood Finish 6. Air Pocket 7. Raised Floor System 8. 5” Topping Slab 9. Steel Outrigger 10. T&G Bamboo Flooring

WALL SECTION11. Paneled Metal Screen12. W18X119 13. Curtain Wall14. Floating Floor Slab 15. LED Lighting 16. Gravel17. Low E Double Glazed 18. Base Isolation System19. Pile Cap20. Pile

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