Tag: Class of 2020

Clepsydra as public art

Researched Tinajas, a natural water collection bedrock depression in Southwestern US, a Waffle Garden in New Mexico, water-efficient farming method. Envisioning Tinajas as water basins to create a micro-habitat for wildlife.

Natural Cooler, Low Cost, Efficiency for a Community

The project research into two water systems in different civilizations and time to explore both the hardware and software of them. Then the project is proposing a contemporary application of the ancient maqsam as a tiered water monument for a low carbon future.

Researched Stepwell, a building water system in India, and Khadin, a field system in India. Envisioning stepwell as sunken oasis.

Research of historical water system: Benching and Bisses. Propose to implement them as urban green infrastructure and support social purpose as well.

I researched Puquios, a linear water transport system in Peru and Paradise garden, a field system in Iran. Envisioning paradise garden as a benched burial landscape.

I researched acequia(New Mexico, 1598CE) and albarrada(Ecuador, 2000BCE). I found that the systems both contained water management principles: for water sharing, growing crops, and replenishing the aquifer. I was interested in how the circular-shaped system could recharge urban aquifer by storing, filtering, and infiltrating water. I chose to explore the recharge system to be contemporized for recreational use and proposed a series of acupuncture interventions in LA urban areas.