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Green Wave

Year:

2024–2025

Koning Willem 1 College:

2nd year

Project:

The Green Wave project focused on designing a sustainable, freestanding home based on the specific wishes of a real client. Together with my teammate Philip, we worked through the full design process—from early sketches to a complete digital model and physical presentation. This project allowed me to understand how sustainability, client communication, and design decisions come together in residential architecture.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The main objective of Green Wave was to develop a residential design that meets the client’s functional and aesthetic requirements while integrating sustainable principles. This included energy efficiency, smart material choices, and an environmentally conscious overall concept.

APPROACH & PROCESS

Throughout the project, Philip and I met with the client to translate their requirements into a clear concept. After developing the initial sketches on paper, I created the detailed architectural drawings in Revit and produced realistic renderings in Twinmotion. To complete the presentation, I built the wooden scale model using the laser cutter.

CHALLENGES

A key challenge was balancing the client’s wishes with sustainability goals. Some ideas required adjustments to ensure that the design remained practical, energy‑efficient, and environmentally responsible. This process strengthened my ability to communicate design decisions and find solutions that meet both creative and technical requirements.

OUTCOME

The final result was a complete residential design package, including sketches, Revit drawings, renderings, and a detailed wooden scale model produced with the laser cutter to accurately represent the final design. The project successfully delivered a concept that reflects the client’s requests while demonstrating sustainable design strategies.

REFLECTION

Green Wave gave me valuable experience in working with a real client, making design choices based on both sustainability and functionality, and combining multiple presentation methods. This project improved my Revit and visualization skills, strengthened my understanding of sustainable housing, and helped me feel more confident working in a realistic design workflow.