Working share link to your Forma project
One page facade comparison showing both options with their metrics
Typical floor plan image with unit types or zones labelled, plus the unit mix schedule
One AI render of the chosen scheme
Design memo of 300 to 500 words: how the massing changed from Week 2 and why, what the facade studies showed, what you chose, and where you overrode the automation
My week 2 proposals helped me better understand my site in Dogpatch and the conditions that would determine my construction choices in week 3. I aimed to maintain a low rise building as much as I could due to the windy conditions while carving out a large enough area for commercial and residential spaces. My priorities were to manage the strong winds in the area and to maximize sunlight. I made changes to my building accordingly (including the construction materials in an effort to improve the carbon test) and landed on proposal 4. I tested two facade options, which were primarily different due to the placement of balconies. When I was creating my first facade my goal was to give every room at least one balcony. After conducting daylight and sun hour studies on this proposal I noticed how much these balconies increased the shadow in areas that were already struggling to get sunlight due to my U shaped building. I