An entry kiosk for the California Botanic Garden. Includes visitor reception, ticket and membership counter, group tour meeting area, improved accessibility, and retail space. Deploys passive cooling strategies and themes found in the research of native California flora to inform design....
Adaptive re-use of existing SCI-Arc Graduation pavilion by P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S. A hydroponic vertical garden grotto using native species, synthetic hybrids, and graphics. Engaging the three communities of SCI-Arc, the Arts District, and Los Angeles, it will also operate as a laboratory for atmospheric experimentation, as a public demonstration...
Design development for a self-sustaining integrating hydroponic, aquaponic, and green roof growing systems with sustainable energy systems to maximize plant productivity in extreme climates. The EGH model has been tested in designs for three different climate locations: Los Angeles, Iceland, and the Valles Marineris on Mars....
An office and training facility for ARC Mid-Cities, a nonprofit in Compton, CA focusing on education for persons with developmental disabilities for independent work in sustainable vocations. The design for the headquarters building incorporates a vertical permaculture farm with Extreme Greenhouse Habitat technology, classrooms and labs, and a corner grocery store that addresses the...
A horticulture training facility and full-diet vertical urban farm in Compton, CA for ARC Mid-cities, a non-profit aimed at responding to the food desert phenomenon through its training programs for persons with developmental disabilities. The project implements the Extreme Greenhouse Habitat system to join hydroponic, aquaponic,...
The conversion of an historic train depot in the center of Claremont, CA into a 21st century museum of fine art. The master plan includes integration of light rail and commuter train stations with multi-use public sculpture park acting as a front yard for the...