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Hello and welcome to the Green Man Group blog! This blog contains the design competition entry of Brandon Ro and Lang Lor. It is a documentary from day 1 of this project to the final product. Check back for updates!

27 April 2008

Programmatic Sections

25 April 2008

idea

Preliminary Masterplan Ideas






Green Strategies


From a study of the Pyschrometric Chart the following green strategies must be considered to produce a structure that produces thermal comfort to its inhabitants.
They are:

  1. Internal Heat Gain
  2. Conventional Heating
  3. Passive Solar Direct Gain Low Mass
  4. Passive Solar Direct Gain High Mass
  5. Sun Shading
  6. Humidification

22 April 2008

e2 Design - Deeper Shades of Green

A good video for those interested in sustainable architecture, theories, and life style.

21 April 2008

Site Analysis

Preliminary Diagrammatic Program

Our programming is starting to take shape. Brandon did some in-depth research on the L.A. river revitalization program and uncovered several important key points. After a short discussion on the phone, I sketched up a few ideas on how our design should flow!



16 April 2008

Conceptual Design for Lincoln Heights Jail

1. Arts Center
2. Architectural Design School
3. Linguistic School
4. YMCA
5. Civic Center
6. Multi-purpose (exhibit, tourist center)
7. Botanical Garden feature
8. Indoor Flea Market