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UC Berkeley’s proposal for an affordable, net-zero, and stacking multi-family residence. Design won 3rd place in the US International Solar Decathlon Competition.
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The facade is a parametric wave that rises with the climbing structure and accents building openings.
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The facade was assembled in two days from 2D wood struts. A script was developed to layout an earlier design for material savings.
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