Speakers – 4 – refining

With the first prototypes complete, I was able to get a real sense of scale and proportion as well as how they would look in place. The next step was to go back to the computer. I took the one that felt was the correct size and added joinery and construction details to the speaker. [...]

Speakers – 3 – first prototypes

Now that I had some initial computer models, I was ready to head to the shop and start building. The first step was to make measured drawings from the computer models. The first prototypes were made from MDF – medium density fiberboard. The material is very dense, cuts and glues easily without any grain direction [...]

Speakers – 2 – computer models

Now that I had some concepts sketched out, I moved into the computer. I began by massing out the volumes of the speakers – focusing on proportion and size for aesthetic purposes. I also began researching different speaker driver choices and using the manufacturer’s data for box volume to influence the design. These first three [...]

Speakers – 1 – sketches

I was at my old office where I noticed, between the sleek monitors and minimal desks, cheap plastic computer speakers. They were clunky, with tacked on styling and were some color between beige and light gray. So, I started paying more attention to computer speakers and noticed that even the nice ones are still plastic; [...]

Bench project

Follow the construction of a Philadelphia Furniture Workshop bench project.

Windows, a photographic study

A series of photographs of traditional windows

Mini Laptop desk – version 2

Based on some very good feedback, I’ve redesigned this mini laptop desk.

Green Roof retrofit System

A design for a green roof system that can be added to older row houses.

FreeGreen Competition, part 6

Part 6 of the design competition entry – final renders

mini laptop desk

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mini laptop desk

This is a design for a small desk. The goal was to make the desk as small as possible, while still remaining functional.

FreeGreen Competition, part 5

Part 5 of the design competition entry – resolving design issues.

FreeGreen Competition, part 4

Part 4 of the design competition entry – 3D images

FreeGreen Competition, part 3

Part 3 of the design competition entry – drafting the 2 dimensional plans and elevations.

Good Urbanism – the alley

A how to incorporate garages while maintaining a well designed urban street.

FreeGreen Competition, part 2

Part 2 of the design competition entry. Sketching out the plans.

FreeGreen Competition, part 1

First thoughts on a design competition entry.

Meditation Studio – part 2

This is a design for a simple meditation and yoga studio.

Meditation Studio – part 1

This is a design for a simple meditation and yoga studio.

huhnhaus, a city chicken coop – part 2

I’ve taken the chicken coop sketches and created a 3D model that better illustrates the various design features of the chicken coop.

Good Urbanism

Fundamental principals of a well designed urban street.