Architectural Drawing - Buxton Drafting Service 2009-2010
Architectural drawings drafted for a contractor from his designs. Created with a combination of AutoCAD 2008 and Chief Architect. Drawn while employed by Buxton Drafting Service 2009-2010. 
Structural Details - Buxton Drafting Service 2010
Sections and pier details drafted for a structural designer on AutoCAD 2008 while employed at Buxton Drafting Service.
Canoe Gallery - FLLWSA 2009
A Spring Green, Wisconsin canoe builder was hoping to open a gallery to exhibit his strip built canoes in a renovated building. The main floor is used to show the five designs. A lift is installed to ease the process of moving the boats from the basement workshop, to the ventilated workspace, and the gallery space. 
The main theme throughout the gallery is the basket weave. When the strips meet along the keel of the canoe they alternate creating that pattern. The most dramatic example of this is in the roof with alternating roof planes sloping into each other creating wings for water or snow run off. 
The ceiling of the gallery space reflects the roof line creating the same basket weave effect. This theme is also in the store front with elements in the main window, the front door and handrails. 
These sections detail the interior elevations as well as the roof lines. On the south wall of the gallery there are benches to view the hanging canoes on display. Facing them are cabinets that hold canoeing accessories to accompany a purchase of one of these art pieces.
Shekinah Abode - FLLWSA 2008
(North is to the left) The Shekinah Abode is a residence for a single mother with two daughters. The circulation spaces are wider than normal to create living spaces in them. The center hub of the building is the dining and kitchen area with a green house adjacent. 
The Shekinah Abode is built into a south facing hill to give passive heating and cooling for the house. It also allows the possibility for fenestration for solar heating. The roof is also oriented for advantageous placement of solar arrays. 
The structure for the Shekinah Abode is simple and affordable, staw bales. On the south side of the dining area is typical stick fram construction to support the windows. The foundation portion of the building is created by stacking recycled tires like bricks. They are filled with soil, contained with wire mesh and plaster over. 
In the dining area of teh Shekinah Abode, there is a built-in table and bench. Above is an impressive set of windows that look out into the green hosue and beyond. The first and last rows of windows are operable. They allow warm air in from the green house or to release it outside to cool the space.
Computer Renderings
Bissonette Residence - Chief Architect
Desk Design - SketchUp
Bissonette II - Chief Architect
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