Portfolio Naila Naaz Jiwa Architectural Engineering Student
TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 02 03 Tiny Retreat: “The Punch” Design Build: “Connections” Site Furniture: “Get in Gear”
The Punch 01
Tiny Retreat The Punch is a 10m² tiny retreat designed near United College, focusing on privacy, accessibility, adequate working space, light/temperature control, hospitality, and noise pollution. Its open-concept layout makes efficient use of the space and allows for wheelchair users and disabled guests to enjoy the space. Its passive design makes use of natural elements like wind and sun to brighten and ventilate the retreat, limiting the need for electricity. Note, this project was designed as part of a group and drawn using AutoCad. Site Plan Floor Plan
Project Overview West Elevation South ElevationNorth Elevation East Elevation North Section
Fenestration My primary focus concerning the detailed elements and sections of the design was the fenestration. The composition of the windows (namely a triple glazed casement window with krypton gas fill combined with laminated glass) was chosen with noise pollution, safety and insulation in mind. The casement window was chosen for accessibility and general ease of use as well as its insulating capabilities in comparison to double hung windows. Fixed windows were also used in the design. Detail Section Detail Section
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Connections 02
Structural Design This structure was first designed with the goal of supporting a certain weight within a specified area where the structure could touch the ground only in certain spaces, while using a limited quantity of materials. The design utilizes a trapezoidal pyramid shape made of balsa wood (the main columns, beams and the angled braces at the base) to carry the majority of the load and incorporates string in tension to prevent buckling and bending of the other members. This structure was then taken as a model of a real structure 50 times the size. The major connections that supported this real structure were analysed and designed to support all the necessary loads while remaining elegante and stable. The connection to the foundation, at the meeting of the angled braces and beam at the base and at the meeting of two beams, a column and the joined cables, were then modeled in Rhino. Connection 1 Connection 2 Connection 3
Exploded view Exploded Connection 1 Exploded Connection 2 Exploded Connection 3
Get in Gear 03
Site Furniture The tabletop is placed near the bike racks to allow people to set their bag and personal belongings down while getting off their bike. Inspired by said bikes, the design is interactive with the legs acting as a sort of lava lamp where the liquids inside it are moved by a gear and bike chain system that is in turn moved by the external bike pedal. The materials were carefully chosen to be long lasting in all conditions and the structure was designed to be easily maintained and eventually recycled. Note, this was designed as part of a group and hand drawn. Plan view Elevation Section
THANK YOU Please contact me at njiwa@uwaterloo.ca 343 204 6230