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By jerbear127 | L Pocket Park Design | 2015 National High School Architecture Competition
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05/12/15
I looked into building orientation - in this case, park orientation - in order to develop a comfortable park area. I feel that in order for my park to be successful, I must incorporate a number of shady area. This is due to the fact that in an area like Las Vegas, shade is considered extremely valuable.

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Summary

What should I upload in this Collect Info step?

Help us understand the existing conditions and the location of this park. The following types of work should be uploaded:

  • photos
  • a short video
  • site plan drawing of your existing parks or lot.

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Comments

I like how you took the time to consider the sun and the shading. This is very important when building a park or any structure in the Las Vegas area.

By Kennedy97, Student at 02:23 pm, 26 May 2015