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Research of the Desert Bighorn and California Juniper, the species’ relationship to their environment and shared attributes informed the design as follows:
Joshua Tree Hiking Shelter
Concept Development
Environmental Design 102: Foundations of Design II
East Los Angeles College | Professor Alexis Navarro | Spring 2021 / Year 1, Semester 2
- Principles of dynamic symmetry and golden spiral geometry influenced both the plan and section design
- Camouflage amongst and symbiosis with monzogranite
- Majestic silhouettes of spiraling and twisting elements
- Treading lightly on their habitat
- Thriving on steep terrain
- Emphasis on maximizing view, shade and resting areas
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