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7347 South State Road 103Lewisville, IN 47352

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Dru Furbee LEED AP BD+CUniversity of Cincinnati - Master of Architecture Candidate 2014 Thesis Topic - Prefabrication in Retail DesignBall State University - Bachelor of Architecture 2011

Theodore Brown and Partners

Intern - Schematic Design (Revit), Design Development, RenderingsProjects - Medium scale residential building, office renovations

KPF (NYC Office) Intern - Schematic Design (AutoCAD, Rhino), 3D Printing, 3D ModelingProjects - Large scale tower

arcDESIGN Intern - Construction Documents (Revit), Schematic DesignProjects - Small to medium scale healthcare renovations and new buildings

Studios Architecture(San Francisco Office)

Intern - Physical Modeling, Material and Code Research, Construction Documents (Revit), Diagramming Projects - Medium scale academic buildings and office buildings, interior office renovations

krM Architecture Intern - Construction Documents (Revit), Schematic Design, Renderings, Graphic Design, Arch. PhotographyProjects - Transit hub, hospital master plan, medium scale office

US Architects Intern - Construction Documents (AutoCAD), Schematic DesignProjects - Small scale public pool, restaurants

DDF Designs Web/graphic design (self-employed)

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AsiaCambodia, China, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates

AfricaEgypt

North AmericaCanada

South AmericaPeru

o 3D printing experience (digital modeling, printing, and maintenance) o Website design o Architectural photography

o Michael and Michelle Shuster Architecture Scholarship 2013 o American Structurepoint Fellowship 2012 o University of Cincinnati DAAP Merit Scholarship 2012 o AIAS National Student Research Award 2011 o Indiana Architectural Foundation Scholarship 2009, 2010 o Ball State CMU Design Competition- 2nd Place o Ball State R&D Solar Kiln Competition- 2nd Place o Glen Sabados Architecture Scholarship (student nominated)

o President of USGBC Students at Ball State University o AIAS (American Institute of Architecture Students) o SBSE (Society of Building Science Educators) o Undergrad Representative for Ball State COTE (Council on the Environment)

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Year: 2012Location: Bloomfield Hills, MIAssignment: Create a wellness center within the campus of Cranbrook

1Natural Ambivalence Cranbrook Wellness CenterThe site is located adjacent to the Triton Pools in a very calm and pleasing environment. The goal of this design is to provide a wellness center that adds to the current quality of space and movement in this region of campus. Visitors will begin by descending a ramp between the screen wall and the exterior wrapper of the building. The screen plays many roles in the design. While it does shade the numerous small west facing windows, it also allows for users of the building to disappear before they enter the doors, keeping the calmness of the space in tact. The screen also adds a sense of privacy to the building while creating dynamic lighting effects along the main circulation path.

The project is still in development and I am continuing various iterations of the layering of walls to compliment the layering on the other have of the seemingly symmetrical space.

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South Lake Elementary is a building that brings all students together. From the small group learning spaces within each classroom pod to the large group breakout spaces at the north and south ends of the central atrium, the design lends itself to a cohesive and collaborative learning environment. The spiraling ramp system allows each student to walk by nearly every classroom every day, expanding the horizons of the typical pedagogical system. The ramp system surrounds a central atrium which will house a suspended art gallery that will rotate every semester.

Several lookout points occur along the entirety of the ramp, highlighting certain views within the space. The ramp will be a catalyst for exercise, which is an area of elementary education that is often overlooked. Distance markers along the ramp will show students how far they have walked. Because no true floor levels exist in the building, the distance markers will also serve as a way-finding tool for visitors in the school.

Year: 2011Location: Seattle, WAAssignment: Design the school of tomorrow

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Solar shades above the atrium block direct sunlight from entering the space. The color of the shades make the sky appear blue even on cloudy days.

The main school day entrance is protected from high traffic areas and provides a public transportation drop off zone as well.

PV Panels provide a percentage of the schools power and provide educational opportunities. Because of the low amount of sunlight in Seattle, a large PV system is required.

Access to the green roof is integrated in with the central ramp, allowing easy, no hassle entry for classes needing entry.

The playground is protected from unwanted visitors by creating only two ways to enter and exit.

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Year: 2010Location: Muncie, INAssignment: Design a museum in the style of Joan Miro

3 Imitation Articulation Joan Miro GalleryThe Joan Miro Gallery uses color to direct visitors though the important spaces of the museum similar to how Joan Miro uses color to draw eyes around the canvas. The semi-transparent facade of both McKinley Avenue and University Avenue allows for pedestrians to see an enticing glimpse of the interior atrium, drawing them into the building and through the galleries.

Visitors to the museum will park in a 4 story parking garage adjacent to the north facade of the building. Thus, the roof plays an integral part in the visitors first impression of the museum. The garden roof and skylights act as a 5th facade to the building.

The gallery spaces are lighted with a diffuse lighting system that takes direct daylight and spills it down the gallery walls, forming a daylit gallery for art viewing.

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Year: 2010Location: Indianapolis, INAssignment: Use precedents and details from traveling in a hometown project

4Morphed Landscape Trinity ChurchThe goal of the design is to make a welcoming building that blurs the boundaries between public and private spaces. This is done by having public hardscapes on both the east and west sides of the building. These public spaces are what begin to form the volume of the architecture. The exterior forms are continued inside to reinforce the evident cohesiveness of the design.

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The double skin of the sanctuary acts as a passive heating and cooling device for the entire building. The open floor plan allows for the system to effectively reach the majority of spaces.

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Year: 2010Location: Muncie, INAssignment: Design a museum in the style of Joan MiroPartner: Ryan Anderson

5 Urban Rejuvenation Theatre 3Theatre 3 recognizes its role in the revitalization of the Indianapolis City Market through the design of public space and creation of a destination, both day and night. Offering two mid sized theatres and three black boxes, Theatre 3 serves the community with flexible and vibrant performing spaces. Public spaces utilize translucent and transparent materials to visually connect the theatre with the market and encourage interaction between the two.

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Rainwater Storage tanks are located at the top of the building so that no additional pressurization is necessary.

Stored rainwater will be used in a grey water system, supplying water for toilets.

The white butterfly roof allows for rainwater capture while simultaneously reflecting heat, saving energy cots during the summer.

Daylight in all public spaces allows for less energy to be used during the daytime hours.

Insulated steel structure reduces the noise traveling through the structure.

The lobby acts as a sound barrier between the two main theatres.

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Year: 2014 (In Progress)

Thesis Update Transformation: Prefabrication in Retail

The retail industry is currently going through a major transformation with the continued success of online shopping. Stores are becoming smaller and less transactional. In the near future stores will be concentrating on creating a showroom for their pruducts, using multiple channels (mobile, online, in-store) for transactions. Retailers need to become more nimble and dynamic with the ability to quickly change the interior enviornment when necessary. Whether its a holiday, a change of season, or a special event, the retailer of the future must react quickly to contiually keep customers interest.

This thesis is a study of various scales and ideas about what the future of retail design will entail. The thesis is currently in progress and will be complete in April of 2014. I have included several examples of early design concepts.

Movable store (20 ISBU Shipping container) that can expand when weather permits.

Volumetric studies of wall systems (store scale) Volumetric studies of modularretail (building scale)

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A system that allows wall panels to shift with incoming merchandise, allowing the store design to interact with the merchandise.

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An important part of the early phase in this project was to determine parking needs and efficiency. I created and studied various parking plans to maximize the space count. Other responsibilites included drawing plans and sections of the building.

Elevations

The conceptual elevations below show the various scheme options that were eventually narrowed down to the rendered images to the right. Each scheme went through various design iterations before being presented to the clients. I was responsible for all of the elevations at the bottom of the page as well as 3D digital models and 3D printed models.

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The Transit Station graphic was produced for a marketing poster to appear on the street front window of the office. The image incorporates a diagrammatical map of downtown Anderson, IN as well as the over emphasized ground line showing the bio-swales. My other design responsibilities included creating a three dimensional art piece for an interior wall and detailing construction documents. Sadly, the transit station has yet to be built because of a local political disagreement.

T-Shirt Design

The t-shirt was designed for a marketing event where the firm invited clients to watch a football game. The design on the back of the shirt incorporates the logo of krM and the design of a football stadium. T-shirts were given to the clients and staff members to wear at the game.

Professional Work Anderson Transit Station + T-shirt Design- KRM Architecture

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from a simple 4 block, 1-shelf kiln to a 16 block, 4-shelf kiln. Multiple kilns can be placed adjacently because of the units front load feature. Options for castors or rubber feet allow users to have flexibility and choices to have the kiln that best fits the desired needs. Installation is simplified because of the color coding system. Blue pieces go in blue notches, red pieces align with red squares, etc. The ventilation pores in the shelves allow for moisture to easily pass vertically throughout the unit. A Velcro controlled vent at the top along with locating water sources at the bottom allow for a stack effect ventilation.

The goal of the Flex 90 solar kiln is to provide an adaptive and practical curing environment for Haitian block. By using a small footprint, the kiln is especially suited for use in dense urban environments. The design maximizes unit capacity while creating an ideal condition for vertical moisture circulation. Because the Flex 90 is made from locally available Haitian resources (wood). the kiln can be created, modified, or repaired with ease.

The modular design of the solar kiln allows for multiple mass production units ranging

Single Vent Dual Vent Water Source Options

Year: 2011Location: HaitiAssignment: Create a simple solar kiln that can easily be transported to and assembled in HaitiPartners: Sean Morrisey, Susan Butts, Carissa Clohessy

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Traveling has allowed me to understand the diversity of design problems and solutions that exist around the world. Being able to see and understand many of the different cultures has given me an advantage as a student of architecture. As I have continued to travel, I have found that my projects grow deeper in meaning and in content. As I start a project, I find myself having to sort through an abundance of design ideas that I have obtained through travel.

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