We had our first review a couple of weeks ago. Every presented a project for either our Clarksville site or our Guadalupe site. There were lots of great ideas and criticism. We've formed teams to continue going forward. Below is an outline of the teams and what they're working on.
Justin/Justin: Partnered because they had similar designs - linear corridor schemes. They are interested in relating inside and outside through tectonics. They are also continuing to develop an arbor strategy as a way to claim additional living space outside.
Mike/Ashley/Kirti: Partnered because they had similar organization strategies. One of their priorities is to create a welcoming place for the entire community by way of an on-site community garden. They are interested in utilizing some sort of rainwater collection. They are also interested in relating inside and outside; one of their strategies is a look nook, or breakfast nook.
Lauren/Lauren/Sarah: This group is creating a modular system which can produce multiple variations. They have several configurations including a Dog-trot and a Two Story prototype. The are also trying to design an interactive presentation strategy to help people understand the adaptability of the system.
Daphne/Nishiel: Partnered because they had similar projects. Their priority is to create a place for the home as opposed to just a structure for the home. It is important to them that the residents have the opportunity to feel connected to the community fabric.
Everett: The only single person group left. He is using cmu construction. His concept is to have a bar of fairly well-defined interior space which is then mirrored with a more ambiguous exterior space.
Stay tuned for more observations from our next review on Friday.
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The University of Texas at Austin
School of Architecture
Spring 2010 Studio
About
The Alley Flat Initiative is an award winning collaboration between the Austin Community Design and Development Center, the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation, and the University of Texas at Austin Center for Sustainable Development. This semester we will also include the Clarksville Community Development Corporation as a studio partner.
Who are we?
Louise Harpman, Associate Professor
Sarah Gamble, Alley Flat Coordinator
Cayce Bean, Research Assistant
12 Advanced Level Architecture Students
What are we doing this semester?
Our efforts as a studio will focus on two site: one in the Guadalupe neighborhood and one in the Clarksville neighborhood. We seek to combine leading-edge design tools, with on-the-ground community-based research. We will develop our skill set to include BIM and thermal modeling software to supplement the other tools that contribute to an informed and accessible dialogue. As we begin the design process we will address each neighborhood as a whole, and work to make proposals for one site in each place. The goals of design innovation, affordability, sustainability, and context will be addressed throughout the semester.
What are Alley Flats?
“Alley Flats" are small, detached, secondary residential units, accessed from Austin's extensive network of alleys, which can be built at the rear of underutilized lots. The Alley Flat Initiative proposes a new sustainable, affordable housing alternative for Austin. The short-term goal is to design and build prototypes. The long‐term objective is to create a “delivery system” for sustainable and affordable housing in Austin. Our work is to create efficient housing designs incorporating sustainable technologies, but also to link these designs innovative methods of financing and home ownership that benefit all neighborhoods in Austin.
How many Alley Flats are there?
The first alley flat is located at 1804‐B Second Street and was completed in June 2008.The second alley flat is located at 904‐B Lydia Street and was completed in August 2009. Both of these flats earned a 5-star rating from Austin’s Green Building Program. Currently, Alley Flats 3 – 12 are in various stages of development.
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