Global Engineering Brigades
University of California Santa Cruz's
Global Engineering Brigades is dedicated to
of socially responsible and environmentally sustainable solutions to architectural problems in the developing world.
Through the use of simple construction techniques, renewable materials, community involvement and didactic design and construction, we can create appropriate structures to be embraced by those for whom they were built for.
Project Team Major
Brady Boone...............................................................................Bioengineering B.S/Computer Engineering B.S
Kevin Goldberg..........................................................................................................................Astrophysics B.S
Christopher Lam.....................................................................................................................Bioengineering B.S
Asis Lopez..............................................................................................................................Bioengineering B.S
***Raj Maitra...........................................................................................................................Bioengineering B.S
Chris Robles...........................................................................................................................Bioengineering B.S
***Team Project Lead 2010-11
University of Illinois at Chicago 2010 Design
The University of Illinois at Chicago Global Architecture Brigade (GAB UIC) spent January 5-9 visiting Granja Trapichito, the farm of Alejandro Rodriguez, where they conducted extensive surveys and site analyses to achieve a greater understanding of the agricultural tourism project on which they were to assist. They gained an incredible wealth of knowledge from Alejandro, who himself constructed each of the eight residential and utilitarian structures on the farm, with the help only of his two sons.
In addition to their preliminary information gathering, GAB UIC also conducted a design charette with Alejandro to produce a cabin concept. They developed a two-story scheme that stacked a sleeping dorm above a shower, sink, workroom, and interior/ exterior gathering space. The design was shaped primarily by concepts of ambiguity and flexibility of space, as well as the shielding and embracing of natural elements. Alejandros own home provided valuable insight into dealing with strong northern winds and hot summer sun.
To read more and see more designs:
http://globalbrigades.wikidot.com/gab:gab-uic-2009
Under Construction...
Any questions or interest to get involved:
raj.d.maitra_gmail.com
