kcoleman@usc.edu
Graduate Research Scholar Program
University of Southern California School of Architecture

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contact:

Laura Highcove , M.Arch+2
Thomas Spiegelhalter

ocarroll@usc.edu

  RESEARCH summary 
title:
Solar-Zero-Fossil-Energy Building
  Since the summer of 2003, under the guidance of Prof. Thomas Spiegelhalter, the undergraduate and graduate students of the University of Southern California School of Architecture have undertaken the challenge to design, simulate, engineer, and build an experimental, solar-powered building, in collaboration with Building Science Faculty and off-campus professionals and manufacturers. The Solar-Zero-Fossil-Energy-Building-Development challenges students to conduct cutting-edge research in performative design, building technology and renewable energy systems in a "learning by doing" development model.

My involvement in the project focused on the marketing and sponsorship opportunities for the construction of the building, as well as researching potential exhibition venues for the project after it is built. This required creating promotional and informational material for distribution, as well as for presentations to individuals and organizations interested in getting involved with the project. In the efforts to develop partnerships with the building community for the construction of the building, it was also necessary to research various manufacturers interested in donating materials for different parts of the building’s assembly. In addition to researching sponsors and manufacturers, a primary objective of the marketing process was to find a venue in which to house the finished building for public exhibition.

Currently the Solar-Zero-Fossil-Energy Building is under construction, and is to be completed during the Fall 2005 semester. The building’s debut exhibition will take place at the California Science Center, adjacent to the USC campus in Exposition Park.

related materials:

http://www.usc.edu/dept/architecture/SbPr/index.html

 
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