Franklinton Community Housing

Drawing on my urban fabric research I sought to develop a plan for the riverfront Vet's Memorial site in Franklinton. The goal of the project is to design an architecture that celebrates the riverfront and views of downtown, while creating ample public space for recreation and urban farming.

Research - Urban Fabric

This series of diagrams and images is an investigation into unique urban conditions dealing with circulation, views, and public space.

Hot Wire Foam Cutter

Here is a hot wire foam cutter that I recently built. Most of the stuff like the wire, MDF, 1 X 2s, 1/4 -20 all thread, nuts and washers I had in the garage from previous projects. I spent about $40 on the dimmer switch, 120v - 12v (3amp) transformer, clamps, and aluminum angle. The cord was salvaged from an old hot glue gun.

It works really well, though it does take some technique; slow steady movement and dialing in the right temp. Templates or fences are necessary for straight cuts. The switch is on/off and the dimmer controls voltage thus temperature. I might add an LED as a visual indication that it is on and/or a momentary foot switch for additional safety.