December 1, 2013 – Benjamin Bromberg Gaber

gis: methods & case studies

Introductory GIS class work to teach basic GIS methods thorough projects placed in context of New York City, including analysis of the wifi hotspots in NYC, and Brooklyn families on welfare.

The final report analyzed the impact of 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games on the quality of life in Atlanta and the state of Georgia using GIS.

View final report here (best if viewed in full screen; landscape if on mobile)

Above: Percent change in quality of life by census tract between 1990 and 2000 compared to tracts within 5 miles of Olympic venues, Atlanta Metropolitan District

Paid and free wifi spots in Manhattan by community district

Analysis of Brooklyn households receiving food stamps

Quality of life index used for final report and analysis

Quality of life index by census tract in 1990, Georgia

Percent change in quality of life by census tract between 1990 and 2000 compared to tracts within 5 miles of Olympic venues, Atlanta Metropolitan District

undergrad

design I: ps 101 edible schoolyard

Leah Meisterlin

An analysis of the existing school found that it is imposing from the view of a child due to the materials used, the scale of the school, and the concentration of the materials. The proposal atomizes and reintroduces the existing materials of the school while increasing recreation space and adding new programs to the space including gardens, classrooms, and community space accessible throughout the day. The new programs and more approachable design seeks to inspire students and community members to live healthy lives.

Above: Section drawing showing accessibility of proposal, divisions between school and community space, and proximity between recreation space and gardening areas.

Warped drawing representing intimidating view of existing school building

Analysis of existing school and concentration of intimidating materials

Diagrams showing increased access to recreation space during cold weather, increased access for community members, and more programmed space

Plan/program diagram based on access and ideal adjacencies

Perspective from recreation area showing accessibility of programs within proposal

Perspective view from Park Avenue representing more comfortable approach from a child's perspective — Perspective view from Park Avenue representing more comfortable approach from a child’s perspective

undergrad

design I: third SPAce

Rosalyn Shieh

Spa uses physics of heat to eliminate doors, permitting 24 hour access. The heat and personal space required for each program organizes the spa experience for users. Within the spa are also third spaces that create a space for socializing and interacting outside of the home and workplace regardless of weather or time of day. The spa programs add much needed spa and publicly accessible programs to the site, 6th Avenue and Vandam, NYC.

Above: Longitudinal section representing temperature of program as user moves through spa

Spa program experience diagram based on heat and personal space of users

Exploded axonometric view showing temperature experience as user moves through space

Section including public and spa programs

Perspective of spa exterior, Vandam Street

undergrad

design I: ice melting analysis

Professor Rosalyn Shieh

Analysis of ice dropping into water droplets from plaster and metal ramps compared to “ideal” water drops. Concludes that metal creates more centralized water dispersion and droplets than plaster melting structures.

Above: Metal compared to ideal