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T.C. HOWE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Irvington Neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN
SECOND PLACE : DOE SOLAR DECATHLON EDUCATIONAL DESIGN CATEGORY
The T.C. Howe Development Center was a part of the Department of Energy’s International Solar Decathlon Design Competition in which 10 categories were judged: Architecture, Engineering, Market Analysis, Durability and Resilience, Embodied Environmental Impact, Integrated Design, Occupant Experience, Comfort and Environmental Quality, Energy Performance, and Presentation.
The T.C. Howe Development Center addresses the inclusivity gap with K-12 students in the East Side of Indianapolis, IN. Inclusivity is achieved by ensuring spaces are adaptable to meet the varying needs of each student. Specific inclusive design strategies include the focus on barrier-free travel, implementation of way-finding techniques, use of flexible spaces, and surpassing code minimum ADA requirements.
My responsibilities on the project were spread out in several design and technical aspects of the project. This included team aspects such as creating design goals and strategies, leading discussions in the design of the development center, and the creation of presentation material. My responsibilities for the technical work included the creation of construction documentation, the design of the structural system, material selection based on thorough environmental analysis, and whole building embodied environmental impact analysis.