kevin yingst

Following archival research and technical, material, and physical evidence of the 130-year-old network, it is hypothesised that the construction of the tube has created an unhealthy environment. Air, sound, and temperature qualities surpass those of human comfort and health thresholds, although the standards in the underground are unique compared to above ground, leaving most reports to call for further study. To address these evidentiary gaps in scientific reports, and bypass bureaucratic approval processes, Underground Sensing deployed low- cost DIY electronic sensors throughout the train network to quantify and critique air, sound, and temperature conditions. Although the pollution affects all commuters, datasets were framed around drivers and workers to build a broader understanding of an environmental health impact that had not yet been studied. Initial sensors measured air particulate and sound, and later prototypes introduced magnetism and pressure for geolocation, and radio for data telemetry. Careful attention to methodology and calibration techniques evolved the datasets from random to reliable and comparable results. Through critical making and technical calibration, the project has evolved from a homemade device to collaborating with transit unions and Transport for London on an approved onboard sensor. A test trial is set for late-September to create a spatial dataset of particulate air and sound, while debuting novel geolocation and mesh network technologies in the underground.

Currently in development at the Centre for Research Architecture.

Position: Graduate Student
Tutors: Susan Schuppli, Christina Varvia, and João Ruivo

The exterior is a combination of fiber cement cladding, reclaimed redwood siding, dark aluminum trim, doug fir lumber, and dark aluminum windows. The front features a water catchment system recycling all site and indoor water.

The walls are made of Ecococon Panels - fabricated and shipped in Lithuania. Voids between panels, seen above, are sized to the extreme structural conditions. All panels were modeled by our team in order to size and fulfill the order.

The central hall that connects all three levels is clad with thick rammed earth panels, seen here opening into a music room with an edge-lit glass floor.

Position: Project Manager
Project Team: Christina Woodfin, Tom Devore, and David Arkin | Arkin Tilt Architects

Contractor: Earth Bound Homes | Structural: Verdant Structural Engineers | Landscape Architect: Terri McFarland | Civil Engineer: Aliquot | Mechanical: Beyond Efficency | Greywater System: Digg Collective | Lighting Design: Anna Kondolf Lighting Design | Photographer: Edward Caldwell

Following the 2020 Fork Fire, the existing home completely burned and site was damaged. The small budget was determined by the FEMA payout.

Position: Project Manager
Project Team: David Arkin | Arkin Tilt Architects

Contractor: McNamara Construction | Structural: Verdant Structural Engineers | Mechanical: Beyond Efficency

Position: Designer & Editor
Collective: Kenny Fallon Jr, Gavin Fraser, Zoe Gardner, and Elliot Wilson

Stair connecting the lower floor gallery and upper floor studio.

The historic neon sign in front once sat above the client's bail bonds business on Bryant Street. We worked with city planners, artisian craftspeople, and a community maker space to legally approve, restore and install the sign.

Position: Project Manager
Harvey Hacker Architects

Contractor: Narrowback | Structural: DP Advanced Engineering | Civil Engineer: Aliquot | Mechanical: MHC Engineers | Lighting Design: Becca Foster

The project sits right outside the architecture school in central Tucson. Funded my experimental structures research, this is first all steel gridshell ever. The student-led studios were tasked with designing and fabricating it over three years.

Raising the steel lattice to form the requirements and benefits of a gridshell. At the proper height, the lattice was welded in place, and miles of steel reinforment will fill in between.

The gridshell, from above. We built the shell and all site features including new stairs, ramps, seating, and lighting.

Site features on the gridshell: bridge, stairs, ramps, seats, and lighting.

The site features of the gridshell. The project also features an ADA ramp connecting an unaccessible building to the street.

Cladding installation begins on the crest and worked out. In order to ease cladding installation, all pieces of cladding are the same.

The overlaps in the steel cladding creates a Moiré pattern, an interference pattern effect.

Under the shell after completion of construction.

Position: Builder
Project Team: 2016+2017 design-build studios | University of Arizona
Tutor: Chris Trumble

Position: Member
Mentors: Massey Burke, Anni Tilt, David Arkin, Devin Mckinney, Rachel Cohen, and Myles Taylor

Position: Student Researcher and Designer
Tutors: Susan Schuppli, Christina Varvia, and João Ruivo