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Research Scholar Program University of Southern California School of Architecture |
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student: faculty: contact: |
Laura
Highcove , M.Arch+2 |
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title: |
Solar-Zero-Fossil-Energy
Building
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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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