Project Introduction
The Agricultural Community Institute is for farming communities that are surrounded by Pivot Irrigated farms in North Texas. It's main purpose is to provide free studies and education for farmers and pre-farmers. Along with it's learning Institute, it serves as a community space for variety of activities, provides high speed internet access, and runs a cafe.
Rural Community Research
The research work about the rural community was done together with our classmates.(more research information of rural communities)
Research of necessities for farmers.
Inspiration
The project was inspired by the landscape of North Texas especially by the Center Pivot Irrigated crop fields.
Concept Drawing
Preliminary Work
Concept Idea Sketches
Building Development
Living Building Challenge- Ecological Water Flow Study
Sun Studies
Final Product
This building can be divided into private zones and public zones. The vertical arms are served as private zones where the laboratory, classrooms, and conference rooms are located.
Elevation Plan