Ecological Education Center
Final project for Smith College architecture studio, Spring 2025. Beginning with the design of a sustainable wall system, this project developed a large-scale public space built for hands-on environmental education, research and presentation.
Modular wall system consists of trapezoidal garden beds that operate as scuppers and guide excess water through the gardening system. This system creates usable space, a green roof/wall, collects water, and retains heat through thermal mass.
Arial view of Education Center, Revit and Photoshop.
View of garden bed-roof system, Revit and Photoshop.
View from main entrance, Revit and Photoshop.
View from gardening courtyard, Revit and Photoshop.
Event and presentation space
First-floor open gallery and lab space
Third-floor reception space
Second-floor hallway with classrooms and atria
First and second floor plans
Third floor and roof plan
North and South elevations
East and West elevations
North-to-South section cut
Gesture model: cardboard, chipboard, wood, and preserved moss (18” x 10” x 5”).