portfolio
DESCRIPTION
A collection of sample workTRANSCRIPT
Computer
• AutoCAD• Sketchup• ArcGIS• Rhino• Adobe Creative Suite• Microsoft Offi ce• Java, Processing• C++• HTML
Languages
• Mandarin• Limited Spanish
Miscellaneous
• Photography• Laser Cutter• 3D Printing• Computer Troubleshooting• Stream Restoration
SKILLS
Central Landscape, Ames, IA May 2011 to January 2013Landscaping Intern• Consulted with prospective clients• Modeled designs for clients• Surveyed and installed residential landscapes for clients• Used heavy machinery to perform fi nal grading designs
Dow Cessna, Lincoln, NE May 2010 to August 2010• Maintained of clients’ yards• Identifi ed and removed invasive plants
COLLEGE WORK EXPERIENCE
Iowa State University, Ames, IA• Bachelors of Landscape Architecture, May 2013• Relevant Coursework: Urban Design, Parametric/ Programming Modeling, Site Planning
Design, Urban and Peri-Urban Watershed Assessment, Native and Introduced Plants of the Midwest
Lincoln Southwest High School, Lincoln, NE May 2006• Relevant Coursework: Introduction to AutoCAD, Advanced Drafting Design,• Photojournalism, Yearbook• Honors: National Honor Society, Student Council, Science Olympiad President, Skills USA• VICA Gold and Silver awards in Mechatronics and Vice President, Youth Leadership Lincoln,
Honor Roll
EDUCATIONRésumé
Jason Wood
ReferencesInglett, Dayl
Supervisor and Owner of Central Landscape, Ames, IA, 515.232.4414
Wagner, MimiAssociate Professor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 515.294.8954
Yost, BambiAssistant Professor of Landscape Architecture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 720.217.2871
where people can show of the results of these interactions and communication of ideas. To enhance the movement, light emitting diodes would glow under persons’ feet or bicycle tires. Th e bridge would be independently powered with renewable energy produced on the bridge itself with solar and wind power.
Bridging ClevelandTh e Detroit-Superior Bridge
is an iconic symbol of Cleveland. With this symbol serving and uniting Cleveland and its surrounding communities, there are many diverse groups of people interacting with each other and induce Transdisciplinary Design. Th ese people are very diverse with their background from artists to engineers. To encourage the interactions, a restaurant on the northeast end of the bridge serving Molecular Cooking and
Avant-garde Cuisine dishes would highlight the blend of delicate cooking cuisine and science. On the southwest end of the bridge, a coff ee shop serving Molecular Mixology to induce conversation these diverse people.
Th e center span provides an excellent space for movement between the two programmed locations. Th e locations would inspire Transdisciplinary Design while this middle space is a place
Jason Wood
Community DesignConceptual residential,
commercial, and food systems built into these areas. Best management practices such as infi ltration basins, rain gardens, and stormwater wetlands are implemented into the proposed and existing neighborhoods located in Ankeny, Iowa. Bike and walking paths integrated with bird observation towers along the paths are also designed to connect the existing park and trails in Ankney. Analysis of data was gathered using ArcGIS to informatively design and reduce Designed using SketchUp, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Perspective
Section Perspective
Jason Wood
Section
Proposed Residential Detail Plan
Perspective
Existing residential road
Community gardens in the backyard of the proposed residential neighborhood
Residential neighborhood with integrated solar panels, rain gardens, rain barrels, and wind turbines.
Stormwater ManagementProposed redesign of Reiman
Gardens in Ames, Iowa. Currently the development north of has a high runoff rate fl owing into the gardens and causing an undesired fl ooding in lower elevations of the gardens. Th e design proposes to embrace the fl ooding and use the runoff water to create a stormwater wetland. Th is design also hinders sight lines from the street to heighten the mystery to encourage residences and visitors of Ames to visit the gardens. Designed using ArcGIS and Photoshop
SectionMaster Plan
Jason Wood
AutoCAD PlansFire Pit & Seating Plan
Deck Plan
3D ModelingModels depicted proposed
ideas for potential hardscape and softscape alterations. Integration between client relations, hand drawn plans, AutoCAD, and Sketchup.
Jason Wood
Th e packaging is constructed from reclaimed materials from shipping pallets to contrast the precision cut board of CanYa.
Th e photograph is taken by myself to show the engagement of how and where someone would play with CanYa. Th e idea is to show that anybody at any age can play with it while using it as an educational tool to teach children juxtaposition.
CanYaCanYa is a puzzle toy inspired
by the work of Charles and Ray Eames. Th eir craft and simplicity inspired my partner in studio to design our own toy to inspire learning and creativity for all ages. Th is toy is a spin-off of childhood toys that we played with. CanYa was designed and sketched in Sketchup and AutoCAD, crafted from wood, and assembled by hand. Wood was selected to show demonstrate the warmth of the material and the natural beauty of the material.
Jason Wood
