Autumn Popp
apopp@ltu.edu WebsiteAutumn is a fourth-year architecture student at LTU. Her projects reflect her passion for environmental conservation, renewable energy integration, daylighting exploration, and community involvement. Another main focus of Autumn’s work is creating experiential and intriguing spaces. Often designing to highlight views of the site, meandering pathways that allow for exploration, as well as restful spaces that allow for contemplation, Autumn wants people to experience her architecture in a personal, and meaningful way.
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The Soo Health and Sport Hall
MajorArchitecture [BS]
DescriptionThe Soo Health Center and Sport Hall project centers around connecting users with their natural surroundings through views, site design, and program. Following LBC criteria, this project works to expand and protect the existing waterfowl habitat on site and connects occupants with nature through a variety of birding areas throughout the building. The building is organized radially around a central atrium space which hosts a tall climbing wall and also contributes to passive heating for the building. Photovoltaic modules are integrated into the roof form, as the main entry branch’s roof is sloped at the optimal angle for solar collection. A large running track acts as a formal break in the radial organization to highlight its importance in connecting the activity spaces and providing expansive views for users. A green roof is created by the boundaries of the track, and acts as a further expansion of the waterfowl habitat. This connects occupants with nature even more closely, as the running track will have views to this green roof as well as to the bay adjacent.