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connect MoPac (Fall 2025)

  • The MoPac East Trail Extension Research Report (2025) presents a comprehensive mixed-methods analysis of how the former Missouri Pacific Railroad corridor influences community development, mobility, and economic conditions in Cass County, Nebraska. Prepared for CRPL 840: Planning Methods and Analysis at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the study focuses on the communities of Walton, Eagle, Elmwood, Wabash, South Bend, Louisville, and Springfield.
  • The research examines two central questions:

  1. how demographic, housing, business, and bicycle/pedestrian activity have changed since the trail’s development, and
  2. how trail planning aligns with broader community goals such as sustainable growth, connectivity, and local economic revitalization.

  • Using U.S. Census and American Community Survey data, trail user surveys, stakeholder interviews, and field observations, the report finds that the MoPac Trail serves both as recreational infrastructure and as an emerging regional mobility corridor. Results show shared rural trends—including aging populations and automobile dependence—alongside community-specific economic benefits tied to trail-based events, tourism, and small business activity, particularly in Elmwood and Eagle. However, the unfinished Wabash–South Bend gap remains a significant barrier to corridor-wide connectivity and investment.
  • The report concludes that completing trail connections, strengthening links between trail access and town centers, and aligning future investments with regional and statewide active transportation goals can enhance rural mobility, economic resilience, and quality of life across the MoPac corridor. It offers policy implications and funding opportunities to guide future trail extension and community development strategies.

The Green Link (Spring 2024)

  •  The Green Link is a 2,000,000-square-foot community development project located at 2021 Transformation Drive on the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Designed by Elijah Velinsky, Muminjon Mirzoev, and Calvin Glomb for ARCH 510 (Fall 2024), the project establishes a physical and social connection between the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, the Innovation Campus, and the Devaney Sports Center through an integrated system of buildings and continuous green space. 
  • The central concept of the project is the creation of a continuous green roof ramp that links multiple buildings across the site, returning lost ground-level greenspace to the community while promoting walkability and environmental performance. This elevated landscape functions as both circulation and public park space, allowing pedestrians to move seamlessly between research, entertainment, and community programs while enjoying gardens, seating areas, and open views of the campus. 
  • Programmatically, The Green Link combines a public library, research laboratories, community center, greenhouse, retail spaces, restaurants, and offices into a cohesive mixed-use development. The site is organized with a quieter, research-oriented northern zone and a more active southern zone aligned with the Devaney Center, allowing noise separation while maintaining visual and spatial continuity. 
  • Sustainability is a guiding principle of the design. The project incorporates passive strategies, including natural ventilation, daylighting, green roofs, solar panels, and high-performance glazing, to reduce energy consumption and enhance indoor comfort. The green roof system also contributes to stormwater management, biodiversity, and the mitigation of the urban heat island effect. 
  • Ultimately, The Green Link is conceived as a hub for innovation, community interaction, and environmental responsibility, blending architecture and landscape into a unified public realm. By connecting education, research, recreation, and culture through a continuous green infrastructure, the project aims to create an inclusive destination where people can gather, collaborate, and thrive. 

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Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program (Spring 2024)

  •  The Omaha Combined Sewer Overflow Control Program is a multi-decade urban infrastructure modernization initiative launched in 2009 in response to federal Clean Water Act requirements. The program addresses environmental and public health risks caused by Omaha’s combined sewer system, which historically discharged up to 3.7 billion gallons of untreated sewage and stormwater annually into local waterways during heavy rain events. Its primary goal is to capture and treat at least 85% of the average annual combined sewage volume by 2037. 
  • The program consists of nearly 60 major infrastructure projects, including retention treatment basins, underground storage tunnels, sewer separation efforts, and green infrastructure such as bioswales, rain gardens, and wetland restoration. These projects reduce overflow events, improve water quality in the Missouri River and Papillion Creek, and enhance flood resilience while integrating environmental improvements into urban landscapes such as Spring Lake Park. 
  • In addition to environmental benefits, the CSO Control Program emphasizes social and economic feasibility through ratepayer assistance programs, community engagement, and local workforce investment. Over $21 million in aid has been distributed to support low-income households, and hundreds of millions of dollars in construction contracts have been awarded to local and minority-owned businesses. Public outreach initiatives, including educational programs and workshops, promote awareness of water quality and sustainability. 
  • With a projected budget of approximately $2.1 billion and a completion target of 2037, the Omaha CSO Control Program represents one of the largest public infrastructure investments in the city’s history. By combining regulatory compliance, environmental restoration, and community development, the program serves as a national case study in how cities can modernize aging sewer systems while improving public health, ecological conditions, and long-term urban resilience. 

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Wayne, Nebraska (Spring 2024)

  • Project 01: Site Inventory & Analysis is a comprehensive study of a mixed-use site located at 202 Fairground Avenue and 121 Logan Street in Wayne, Nebraska, conducted as part of ARCH 360 and ARCH 311 (Spring 2023). The project documents existing physical, environmental, regulatory, and cultural conditions to establish a foundation for future design intervention. The site has historically functioned as a trailer park and light industrial area, with most destinations in Wayne accessible within a short walking distance despite limited public transportation infrastructure.
  • The analysis examines site features, climate, ecology, local resources, zoning, and community culture. Climate data highlights Wayne’s temperate but wind-intensive environment with significant seasonal variation, emphasizing the need for designs that address cold winters, strong northwest winds, and practical solar orientation. Ecological findings identify silty clay loam soils suitable for construction, limited existing vegetation concentrated in the southern portion of the site, and environmental risks, including radon exposure and tornado activity. 
  • Regulatory and land-use studies reveal that the site is divided among multiple zoning districts (B-1, B-3, I-1, and R-4) and lies near floodplain boundaries, requiring careful stormwater management strategies such as permeable surfaces and green infrastructure. Surrounding land uses position the site as a transitional threshold between residential, commercial, and industrial zones, suggesting opportunities for higher-density mixed-use or co-housing development that integrates with Wayne’s urban fabric. 
  • Social and cultural analysis emphasizes Wayne’s identity as a college town with strong community values centered on diversity, sustainability, and partnership. Community events such as the Wayne Chicken Show, Farmers Market, and Wayne State College activities shape seasonal population patterns and pedestrian movement. The project ultimately frames the site as a prime location for future high-density, community-oriented housing, informed by environmental performance, regulatory constraints, and local cultural context. 

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The Living Street (Spring 2024)

  • The Living Street Project is a mixed-use, community-oriented development proposal located along Fairgrounds Avenue and Logan Street in Wayne, Nebraska. The design organizes residential, commercial, and public programs around a central indoor greenhouse and shared courtyard anchored by a large existing tree, creating a social and environmental core for the project. Ground-floor uses include retail, offices, café space, and public amenities that activate the street edge, while upper floors contain apartment units and loft housing organized for efficient circulation and daylight access. 
  • The building massing is structured as two linear bars connected by a glazed atrium and greenhouse dome, forming a continuous “living street” that functions as an interior public promenade. This space provides year-round gathering, circulation, and climate-controlled green space, supporting both community interaction and passive environmental performance. Vertical circulation cores and egress routes are positioned to ensure accessibility and safety while reinforcing the project’s central spine. 
  • Architecturally, the project integrates brick and timber construction with a transparent geodesic greenhouse dome that becomes a visual landmark for the district. The roof and mezzanine levels accommodate loft spaces and flexible residential layouts, while the first floor prioritizes openness and connectivity to surrounding fairgrounds, parking, and pedestrian corridors. The overall design emphasizes walkability, mixed-use density, and environmental integration as a model for small-town urban infill. 

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Wellness Center (Fall 2023)

  • Harmony in Performance is a 16,000-square-foot wellness center designed for the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) that integrates physical health, social interaction, and environmental performance into a cohesive architectural experience. The project emphasizes site integration, natural light, ventilation, and flexible programming to support both individual well-being and community engagement. The building is organized to guide users through intentional sequences and transitions that create moments of anticipation, reflection, and transformation as they move through the wellness spaces. 
  • The program includes a swimming pool with an overhead running track, gym, yoga studio, study spaces, changing rooms, administrative offices, and a public terrace. A central open stair with water features and a glass roof acts as a vertical circulation spine, visually connecting multiple floors while reinforcing the project’s focus on movement and performance. Additional amenities such as a juice bar, green roof with public access, and prefabricated changing rooms enhance both usability and sustainability. 
  • Architecturally, the building draws on traditions of kinetic and responsive design, incorporating movable and transparent elements that adapt to environmental conditions. Solar orientation and wind patterns inform the massing and envelope design, optimizing daylight and natural ventilation while protecting occupants from harsh winds and seasonal extremes. Sustainable strategies include efficient HVAC systems, rainwater harvesting, and solar integration to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term resilience. 
  • Overall, Harmony in Performance presents wellness as an architectural performance—where structure, light, movement, and community interact to create a dynamic environment for health, creativity, and social connection within the KCAI campus. 

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Winter Station (Fall 2023)

  • The Hub is a community-driven urban installation designed to encourage collaboration, creativity, and public participation in shaping the future of the city. Inspired by the architectural theories of Aldo Rossi, the project uses a series of modular monoliths equipped with blackboard surfaces that can be rearranged into multiple configurations. These interactive elements invite visitors to write, draw, and share ideas, transforming the space into a living forum for civic expression and collective imagination. 
  • The design integrates art, architecture, and social engagement by pairing the monoliths with comfortable park benches arranged in flexible layouts. This adaptability allows The Hub to respond to different group sizes, activities, and spatial needs while maintaining a strong visual identity. Through its reconfigurable structure and participatory design, The Hub creates a welcoming environment where individuals can gather, reflect, and contribute to the evolving narrative of Toronto’s urban future. 

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Spring 2023 Portfolio

  • This project explores the transformation of two-dimensional artworks into three-dimensional architectural form through a series of analytical and physical modeling exercises. Drawing inspiration from Richard Diebenkorn’s Ocean Park No. 43 and Vasily Kandinsky’s Soft Pressure, the work investigates how principles of unity, variety, structure, proportion, and color harmony can be translated from painting into spatial compositions. The process moves from compositional analysis and 2-D line studies to 3-D line and plane models, revealing how abstract artistic strategies can generate depth, hierarchy, and emphasis in physical space. 
  • A complementary massing study further examines dominant, sub-dominant, and subordinate forms through modular cubes and geometric components, demonstrating how simple volumes can be manipulated to create architectural hierarchy and spatial order. These explorations culminate in the design of an Art Deco–inspired lifeguard tower, informed by South Beach precedents and developed through iterative massing models, color analysis, and elevation studies. The tower emphasizes visibility, safety, and adaptability while using vibrant color schemes and clear geometric structure to establish a strong visual identity. 
  • Overall, the portfolio documents a progression from artistic interpretation to architectural design, highlighting an experimental approach that integrates formal analysis, material construction, and color theory to translate abstract concepts into functional and expressive architectural forms. 

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Platform Frame Construction (Fall 2022)

  • This project documents the step-by-step construction of a physical scale model demonstrating the principles of platform frame construction, including floor joists, wall framing, headers, bracing, and roof trusses. Built over ten days, the model illustrates the sequential logic of residential wood-frame construction—from assembling the floor system and erecting framed walls to fabricating and installing roof trusses and sheathing. Each phase emphasizes accuracy, craftsmanship, and an understanding of how structural components work together to support loads and maintain stability. 
  • The process highlights critical building elements, including wall headers for door openings, diagonal bracing for lateral stability, and truss geometry for roof support. Cutaway sections allow interior framing systems to remain visible, reinforcing the model's educational intent as both a construction artifact and a learning tool. The completed structure serves as a comprehensive representation of conventional light-wood framing and demonstrates applied knowledge of construction sequencing, material assembly, and structural logic. 

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Art Pavilion (Fall 2022)

  • The Art Pavilion is a conceptual exhibition structure designed to showcase large-scale sculptural works and immersive installations within a transparent, open framework. Organized around a central circulation spine with twin staircases and a vertical sculptural tower, the pavilion creates a strong spatial sequence that guides visitors through layered viewing platforms and gallery spaces. The plan and section emphasize visual connectivity between floors, allowing art, movement, and structure to interact as a unified architectural experience. 
  • The design incorporates multiple exhibition elements, including a spiral “Dice Tower” sculpture, suspended guitar installation, and illuminated topographic wall relief, transforming the building itself into an inhabitable artwork. Extensive glazing and elevated walkways enhance daylight, transparency, and visual engagement with both interior displays and the surrounding landscape. 
  • Overall, the Art Pavilion explores architecture as a medium for artistic expression—where circulation becomes performance, structure becomes sculpture, and visitors become participants in a spatial narrative of form, light, and movement. 

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Uraguay House (Fall 2022)

  • The Uruguay House project is an analytical and representational study of a contemporary residential design by Occa Urbana in Xangri-Lá, Brazil (2021). The work reconstructs the house through site plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, and an exploded axonometric drawing, revealing its spatial organization, circulation, and structural logic. The design is characterized by stacked horizontal volumes, a strong roof plane, and an elevated second floor that creates shaded outdoor space below while framing views of the surrounding landscape. 
  • The house organizes public and private functions across two levels, with a clearly articulated stair core and circulation path connecting living spaces, bedrooms, and service areas. Sectional drawings emphasize the relationship between interior volumes and exterior terraces. At the same time, the exploded axonometric illustrates the assembly of foundation, first floor, second floor, and roof systems as an integrated architectural whole. 
  • Overall, the project demonstrates careful study of modern residential architecture through technical drawing and spatial analysis, highlighting principles of proportion, circulation, and material expression while translating an existing built work into a complete architectural documentation set. 

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Structural Element Catalog (Fall 2022)

  • The Structural Element Catalogue is an illustrated reference document that surveys the fundamental structural systems used in architecture and engineering, including beams, columns, slabs, walls, trusses, frames, cables, arches, vaults, domes, and shells. Organized as a visual and conceptual taxonomy, the catalogue explains how each element resists forces such as tension, compression, bending, and buckling through diagrams, photographs, and precedent examples drawn from historic and contemporary structures. 
  • The work combines technical definitions with case studies ranging from ancient stone construction to modern steel and concrete systems, highlighting principles such as span-to-depth ratios, load paths, and material efficiency. Sections on beams and columns explore bending behavior, compression, and buckling, using both analytical diagrams and real-world examples such as bridges, temples, and modern buildings. 
  • Overall, the catalogue serves as both a learning tool and a design resource, translating engineering concepts into accessible architectural knowledge. It demonstrates an understanding of structural logic, historical evolution of building systems, and the relationship between form, material, and performance in the built environment. 

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Green Roof (Fall 2022)

  • This project is a research and analytical study on the advantages and disadvantages of green roof systems, using the North Boulder Branch Library by WORKac as a primary case study. The paper examines green roofs as living ecological systems that integrate architecture, landscape, and environmental performance to address urban challenges such as heat islands, stormwater runoff, and energy consumption. It traces the historical development of green roofs from ancient sod roofs and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to modern extensive and intensive systems used in contemporary architecture. 
  • The study evaluates the environmental and social benefits of green roofs, including improved air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, enhanced thermal performance, extended roof lifespan, wildlife habitat creation, and increased human comfort and quality of life. Technical analysis explains green roof layering systems—vegetation, growing medium, drainage, root barriers, and waterproof membranes—and compares extensive versus intensive roof types in terms of weight, maintenance, and cost. 
  • In addition to benefits, the project critically addresses challenges such as higher initial construction costs, increased structural load requirements, and long-term maintenance demands. Through lifecycle cost analysis and case examples, the paper argues that long-term environmental and economic benefits can outweigh upfront expenses. Overall, the project demonstrates how green roofs can transform rooftops into productive, sustainable spaces that contribute to urban resilience, ecological health, and architectural innovation. 

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Shangri-La (2018)

The front part of the deck next to the house came with the house. I added the rest of the deck and pergola over the years as the needs arose.

    Suspension Bridge (1998)

    This is a model of a suspension bride made from K'Nex Building pieces.

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