4098 Fullerton Avenue
Objective: Tasked with proposing renovations to the historic 4098 Fullerton Avenue property, with an emphasis on reducing occupancy costs and fulfilling local initiatives (Russell Woods/Nardin Park Neighborhood Plan). Additionally, a cost estimate, floor plans, elevation views, and presentation were required.
Process: As a team, collaboratively researched renewable and cost-saving technologies, including greywater systems and solar paneling. With these utilities, we found that we could reduce utility costs to roughly 2% of an average resident’s paycheck. Further, we researched tax credits and rebates, finding that we could considerably negate the high upfront costs of our utility choices. In the two weeks preceding project presentation, we practiced our presentation and perfected it with the assistance of our mentors.
Results: Placed among top 3 winning out of competitive 8-team pool. Presentation was highly praised by mentors and judges, including professors and local ACE professionals. Achieved significant cost reductions without exceeding our budget, as determined by Detroit Land Bank Authority guidelines and local property pricing.
Ornithopter
Objective: Creation of an accurately constrained parametric assembly of a model ornithopter kit, designed and modeled using Autodesk Inventor and reverse-engineering techniques.
Process: Carefully measured and designed individual parts, using physical ornithopter kit as reference. Created a constrained assembly in Inventor, creating part mates in accordance to observed motion.
Results: Received full points from instructor on assignment while learning how to reverse-engineer a product by extracting physical measurements.
Tiger Robot
Objective: Reproduction of a toy tiger robot through the use of Autodesk Inventor. Accurate representation of physical motion through animations involving driven constraints.
Process: Created all parts according to specifications, utilizing Inventor's Design Accelerator to create a functioning gearbox.
Results: Received full points from instructor on assignment while learning how to design and assemble gearing components and dynamic systems.
Social Studies Olympiad
Objective: Produce an argumentative essay relating to an event, person, or decision which changed the world.
Process: Gathered research relating to topic of interest (access to information). Drafted and revised paper with guidance from Olympiad director.
Results: Earned varsity letter in Olympiad. Obtained greater understanding of copyright laws, accessibility of information in academia and research, and implications of academic publishing companies.
The essay is embedded below!