All Definitions

Definitions are key thinkers, attributes, and seminal texts that relate or contribute to Complex Adaptive Systems theory. This is an alphabetical listing of all definitions in the CAS Explorer. See all categories and collections in the site →

1. It Started with the Theme

A creative discussion in a car on the way to get a Christmas tree turned into the foundation of Alpenrose, a ski resort themed. Learn More about 1. It Started with the Theme →

2. The First Prototype

The first step of getting your first prototype more than pushing print or buying the components. It's the process of thinking out all of the ways you want the game to play and preparing for them. Learn More about 2. The First Prototype →

3. Play Testing

Applying game theory to the process of designing a game is a great way to keep the project on task as anything is subject to change. Learn More about 3. Play Testing →

4. From Wireframes to Illustrations

What is arguably just as fun as designing the mechanics of the game is crafting the art and components to make a great first impression yet be easy to play with and enjoy. Learn More about 4. From Wireframes to Illustrations →

5. Rules and Revisions

The most important part of the process so far has been learning how to teach new players and ditching the personal tutorials for a rulebook is tough. Learn More about 5. Rules and Revisions →

A food hub for Las Vegas

An introduction into a project studying the food landscape of Las Vegas and the potential to serve the community through a food hub. Learn More about A food hub for Las Vegas →

Alpenglow

Hit the slopes in Alpenglow: a thrilling Ski Resort strategy board game for 2 to 5 tycoons. Build your ski area and master the mountain. Learn More about Alpenglow →

Anschutz Health Sciences Building

The AHSB combines over 12 departments, labs, and clinics into a 390,000 sf interdisciplinary heart of an emerging medical campus in Denver. Roles as project architect included medical planning, exterior design, and sustainability coordination with ZGF Architects and Anderson Mason Dale Architects. Learn More about Anschutz Health Sciences Building →

Battlefield 1942

This may not have to do with architecture or smart cities but it's still important! This is my collection of resources for helping the monkeyhaus battlefield clan get back online playing BF1942 like it's 2002. Learn More about Battlefield 1942 →

Brewster ADU

Nestled in the hillside of El Cerrito, the Brewster commands stunning views across the whole Bay Area while affording a cozy Japandi-style 2 bedroom, 2 bath rental home below the main residence. Designed while at New Avenue Homes. Learn More about Brewster ADU →

Carleton ADU

Situated in a big Berkeley back yard, the Carleton ADU and remodel creates an indoor-outdoor space that extends living spaces into a big and bright back yard while expanding livable spaces for a family and a new rental unit. Designed while at New Avenue Homes. Learn More about Carleton ADU →

Challenges of the Centralized Smart Cities Approach

Smart cities as a topic of discourse and introduction into the urban landscape is evolving as fast as it has come into the world. One theme of late is the difficulty to make them work, especially when approached from the ground, up. Learn More about Challenges of the Centralized Smart Cities Approach →

Decentralizing the Authority on Civic Ratings

The tradition of going though official or authoritative channels for information about public services and city assets is becoming decentralized. Learn More about Decentralizing the Authority on Civic Ratings →

El Colibri Coffee Farm

Finca Antigua is a sustainable coffee farm and educational center perched on the hillsides of Turrialba. As a member of the Build Lightly team, we added needed structural support to the existing building and expanded it with a bright and open kitchen/work space for guests and staff. Learn More about El Colibri Coffee Farm →

Idea - Civic Services and Mobile-Only Delivery

The Coronavirus pandemic has been pushing public agencies to deliver services through online services but this shift from paper forms and in-person interactions isn't new. Learn More about Idea - Civic Services and Mobile-Only Delivery →

Idea - Coronavirus as the City's Impetus for Change

Cities are taking a number of radical steps towards more equitable and sustainable future through technological, planning, and urban design initiatives due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Learn More about Idea - Coronavirus as the City's Impetus for Change →

Idea - Urban Furniture

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Indoor and Local Growing

Who is growing at the local scale in Las Vegas, what does it look like, and how does the question of the indoors change the question? Learn More about Indoor and Local Growing →

Islands as Urban Solutions

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La Mesita San Pablo Etla

La Mesita is an eco-retreat sharing practices for more responsible living practices with the greater Oaxaca community The site includes a number of design-build structures including El Mirador, a lookout, and El Arca, an outdoor exhibition space as attractions. Role on the projects was a general participant with the RAW team. Learn More about La Mesita San Pablo Etla →

Marchutz School of Art

A rich history enters a new chapter as the Ferdinand Poullion designed artist retreat is expanded with a new outdoor classroom and workshop as a part of a 3-week design-build for IAU and RAW students. Role included project design, material sourcing, and program coordination. Learn More about Marchutz School of Art →

Our Gardens: Ames

Our Gardens: Ames is a circular model for how urban sprawl and agricultural industry can find synergy rather than displace each other by integrating new urban agricultural practices between the homes of the community. Learn More about Our Gardens: Ames →

Panorama Web Viewers

Collection of panorama and psuedo-VR viewers and platforms for the web. Learn More about Panorama Web Viewers →

Paul John Calricaraq Clinic and Bethel Hospital

The new clinic and a total renovation of the 1960’s Bethel Hospital brings state of the art medicine to the remote Yukon & Kuskokwim River deltas. As a project designer, roles included medical planning, interior design, medical equipment coordination, LEED documentation and training, and operating room and diagnostic imaging design. Learn More about Paul John Calricaraq Clinic and Bethel Hospital →

A new platform for recognizing and acting upon the signals of the city. Article presented at the 14th Meeting of the AESOP Thematic Group on Planning and Complexity, Bamberg, Germany Learn More about The Smartphone as urban mediator and ‘sixth-sense’ →