H G FDear Cindy Hopper,

My name is Kevin Turner, I am a 5th year student at the University of Arizona. In May I will be graduating with an accredited Bachelor of Architecture Degree, but more importantly with a wide range of skills. While studying at the College of Architecture & Landscape Architecture (CALA) I have been exposed to a variety of projects ranging from small-scale building programs to large-scale urban issues, even design-build work for the City of Tucson. There opportunities have opened my eyes to the future of architecture through the use of new materials, design tools, technologies, integrated project delivery, and construction.

I am originalIy from Santa Rosa and I actually met you about 2 years ago while looking for a summer intership after my 3rd year of college. You had me meet with Kevin & Gwin who seemed interested in the work I was doing. Unfortunately, your firm was not hiring summer interns and I was not experienced in Revit. I have since been learning Revit, as well as several other programs. I am also proficient in several other fields, such as web design, graphic design, residential construction, hand drafting, and freehand sketching.

I believe I am a suitable candidate for an entry level position with your firm. My ability to lead and work in a group setting as well as a work ethic that is rooted in values of diligence and reliability will help me be a valuable asset. I have no doubt that, given the chance, I would exceed expectations. Thank you for your time and please find enclosed a resume and sample portfolio of my work.

Sincerely,

Kevin Turner

www.ArcKT.com707.321.5588kevint@email.arizona.edu

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KEVIN TURNER

University of Arizona: Fall 2006 – Spring 2011 Bachelor of Architecture Degree, May 2011Santa Rosa Junior College: Fall 2003 – Spring 2006Associate in Arts Degree, May 2006Maria Carrillo High School: Fall 1999 – Spring 2003 High School Diploma, June 2003

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Model Builder: August 2009 – May 2011Employer: Disability Resource CenterLocation: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZDuties: Building physical models for a disabled 3rd & 4th year architecture student Construction Worker: May 2009 – August 2009Employer: Bryan TurnerLocation: Occidental, CADuties: Helping with all building tasks including electrical wiring, site excavation, exterior finishing, driveway paving preparation, vegetation clearing

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Eagle ScoutSeveral Honor Student and Dean’s List AwardsJohn G Cataldo Scholarship RecipientPhilip W. Dinsmore FAIA Memorial Scholarship RecipientSeaver/Franks Architecture Scholarship Recipient

ProgramAdobe Photoshop CS4 & belowAdobe Illustrator CS4 & belowAdobe InDesign CS4 & belowRhinoceros 4.0Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 & belowAutodesk Revit Architecture 2010 & belowGoogle Sketchup 7 & belowMicrosoft Office WordMicrosoft Office ExcelMicrosoft Office PowerPoint

Years Experience 62.53171.541268

Freehand Sketching: portrait, concept, buildings 2d & 3dHand Drafting: All orthographic types, details, etcPresentation Layouts: full presentations & powerpointWebsite Design: flash, html, graphics & codingGraphic Design: company logos, layout symbols, vectorsWood Fabrication: many wood shop tools & constructionMetal Fabrication: many metal shop tools & MIG weldingLaser Cutter Experience: file transfers & laser adjusting

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707.321.5588kevint@emal.arizona.eduwww.arckt.com1227 E Knox Dr. # 2 Tucson, AZ 85719

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www.ArcKT.com

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My contribution to the group process was that of a leader in multiple areas, as well as “utility player” who helped with almost every portion of the project. I headed an in-depth site selection process that narrowed more than 2000 sites down to our final 4. I helped with the construction document process and was a key player in the actual construction of the four shelters.

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The pre-design phase of the project included the analysis of existing bus shelters, surveys and interviews of riders, and the

development of a performance based program. The studio initially developed 15 schematic designs, 4 of wich were selected

for further development. That reduction process continued until a single scheme was adopted. Digital and physical models developed

to test various aspects of the design including solar performance.

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“...the basic character of dwelling is to spare, to preserve. To spare and preserve means: to take under our care to look after the fourfold (earth, sky, divinities, mortals) in its presencing. ...Mortals dwell in that they save the earth... To save really means to set something free into its own presencing. ...building and thinking belong to dwelling, if they remain within their limits and realize that the one as much as the other comes from the workshop of long experience and incessant practice.” -Martin Heidegger

BUILDING DESIGNThe dwelling design needed to reflect imaginatively and

practically the programmatic requirements and site analysis, which was heavily rooted in the

grounding of EARTH, flowing of WATER,and rising of LIGHT. Tectonics vs

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A ramada style roof system utilizes louvers to shade the building. The overhangs on the east, west, & south sides of the roof are sized such that they block the summer sun, but allow for solar gain during the winter.

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66,644 in2 / 144 in2/ft2 = 463 ft2

1 kW/100 ft2 x 463 ft2 =4.63kW system size

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WATER COLLECTION408 ft2 water catchment area

amount of rain: 1.06 ft/year1.06 ft/year x 408 ft2 = 432.5 ft3/year

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432.5 ft3/year x 7.48/ft3 = 3235 gal/yearMAXIMUM WATER

COLLECTION PER YEAR3235 gallons

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Based on my studio design for the desert dwelling a later group project inverstigated the process of construction from the ground up. Where the building meets the ground; where it the meets the sky; how the building mediates

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The design was developed in a team of 5 through both digital and physical modeling of structure, systems

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The goal of this project was to develop a strategy for the building’s enclosure that was specific to its site in Perth, Australia and had inspiration from the architect Toyo Ito. By studying climatic data, culture and architecture of Perth we were able to derive a strategy for enclosure that drove our design. Research of the architecture of Toyo Ito brought us to the hexagonal theme in both plan and elevation. The north, east and west sides of the building were surrounded by specific patterns (opaque, translucent & mesh) of screens pulled away from the actual building enclosure.

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Tumamoc Hill is located west of downtown Tucson, Arizona. The University of Arizona owns a 340-acre preserve

and leases another 509 acres as a research and education facility. Tumamoc Hill has a long and varied history, and is currently an important site for ecological and anthropological research.

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This project had two main objectives: first, to learn to work collaboratively as a firm of 12 students, and second, to produce a design package for all the elements of the Tumamoc Hill Master Plan. Individually, we needed to be able to create our own ideas, we needed to be open to new ideas, we had to put a lot of thought into the project in order to have ideas that are of the highest quality, we had to be willing to participate as part of a group process, and we needed to do all of this in a professional manor. As a group, we needed to help our client, Michael Rosenzweig, determine what the hill will be by producing a final presentation that is a comprehensive design that is qualitative, quantitative, and collaborative.

The project was not only a design challenge, but a learning process for working as a firm, working collaboratively, while creating a comprehensive master plan for Tumamoc Hill.

These are some quick sketches that were done during the design process. They helped us define our goals for the different stages of the project

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My role in our smaller 3 person group was to take the lead and gather everyone’s thoughts onto a page and identify similar ideas and values with each person’s design opinions. Sketching as the group discussed different issues and ideas. Sketching helped us understand all sorts of things ranging from programming to connection details, but they also work as a presentation tool within the group process, so that others can understand what exactly we are talking about. My work usually describes what is going on within the design, whether that be with the use of renderings and photoshop montages or clean 2-D drawings.

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