Wednesday, September 2, 2015

1. Which building typology you are researching?

I’m researching Educational facilities (colleges, academies, universities) that specialize in environmental science. I'm also researching greenhouses

2. Why are you researching this building typology?

The location of the site intertwines with The High Line and because of this the concept of environment caught my attention. The High Line exhibits different types of gardens and the juxtaposition between the plants and the buildings surrounding the site helped me find what typology i wanted to research.

3. What is the specialty of this building type you would like to research?

Environmental Science universities

4. What are the examples that you will be researching… list the examples

  • California Academy of Sciences / Renzo Piano
  • Thomas Heatherwick greenhouse
  • UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
  • The tropical greenhouse – Yume No Shima
  • The Botanical Garden in Curitiba        

5. What are you goals for working with this building type?

To design a building that promote awareness about the environment and creates   green spaces open for the public.