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Date
Fall 2013
Disciplines
Architecture
Abstract
We researched the thought process and reasoning behind the design of wall assemblies from start to finish. We explored the specific reasoning for placement and use of every material in the wall and brought to light where the reasoning came from. The wall assemblies in question are those of an academic building currently under construction on Portland Community College, Cascade Campus designed by Thomas Hacker Associates Architecture (THA).
The project consists of two new buildings and a plaza space. The building programs consist of classrooms, open study rooms, a cafeteria and administrative offices. We analyzed the wall type and assembly of one of the buildings. Our focuses for this project was the logic behind material use; testing the thermal properties of materials used; construction methods; and how slight variances in the materials change the overall performance of the wall.
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