Hank Louis, founder of DesignBuildBLUFF, talks about his architectural projects between 2000 and 2007. At Design-Build studio (2000-2003), he directed the construction of temporary bandstands, spots for birdwatching, and Kunga House. Later he founded DesignBuildBLUFF, located on a Navajo Reservation in Utah, where he and his students have built several houses for Native Americans, including Rosie Joe, Big Johnson, Caroline, and the Benallys. His architectural projects are ecological and constructed with natural resources for energy conservation and ventilation.
Hank Louis
Hank Louis is founder of DesignBuildBLUFF, adjunct professor at the University of Utah, and principal architect of Gigaplex. He has been principal of 15.15 Architects and Form Fifteen. He was a triennial studio critic at the University of Utah. Louis obtained an AB in humanities from the University of Southern California, a MArch from the University of Utah, and the Certificate of Merit from the Henry Adams Fund of the American Institute of Architects for Excellence in the Study of Architecture.
Milton Friedman Auditorium
Universidad Francisco Marroquín
Guatemala, September 6, 2008
A New Media - UFM production. Guatemala, October 2008
Camera: Manuel Alvarez, Joni Vasquez; digital editing: Alexander Arauz; index and synopsis: Christiaan Ketelaar; content reviser: Daphne Ortiz, Jennifer Keller; publication: Mario Pivaral / Carlos Petz
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Content
Initial credits
First experiences in architecture
Experience in Costa Rica
Architectural studies
Rural Studio
Samuel "Sambo" Mockbee
DesignBuildBLUFF beginnings
Design-Build Studio
Bandstands 2000
Idea behind the studio
Types of bandstands
Bend in the river 2001
Kunga house 2002-2003
Design
House insulation
Great Salt Lake's pickled wood
Douglas-fir wood
Construction time
DesignBuildBLUFF
Located on Navajo Reservation in Utah
Home base
Site description
Earth
Wind
Rosie Joe 2004
Roof catchment
Heating and cooling
Shade structure
Cultural program
Front hallway
Operable window
Big Johnson 2005
Carport
Insulating roof
Outriggers
Caroline 2006
Flexcrete blocks
Caroline's story
Restoration of Native American culture
House design
Half-hogan
Southern side
Northern side
Harvesting wood
Fire orb
Other rooms
Benally 2007
Problems with Episcopal Church
Building orientation
Building materials
Containment wall
Interior
DBB Improvements 2007-2008
Solar trailer
Bathhouse
Flexcrete blocks
Workshop
Containers
Inside
Purpose of white paint
Roof
Question and answer period
How do you deal with straw bales and fireproofing?
Have you been able to incorporate Navajos in the construction?
How do you deal with legal issues and paperwork?
Final credits
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Universidad Francisco Marroquín
6 Calle final, zona 10
Edificio de la Escuela de Negocios
Oficina EN-103
Guatemala, Guatemala 01010
Teléfono (+502) 2338-7700 ext. 7849
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