1. Structural International8 December 2015
Team 32
Thunyathorn Chutinuntanakul, Lead Drafter
Khristian Decastro, Architect
Samuel Trejo, Project Engineer
Tak Lun Law, Intern
Pete Phathayakorn, Design Analyst

2. Our Core Values
Expertise
Enforcing one’s dependability both as an SI team member and as a
responsible, ethical engineer for SI’s clients
Diversity
Possessing different perspectives to synergize into new ideas and utilizing
everyone’s unique skills, talents, and knowledge
Devotion
Having a wholehearted commitment to our work and being proud of the
change that we make for the world
Our Mission Statement
Integrity, trust, and commitment to excellence through innovation

3. Purpose & Background
- Creating a luxurious elevated
vacation home
- cost efficient
- Borrego Springs
- Golf courses, state parks
- Myriad activities available

4. Aesthetic Design
- Open E & W views
- Tinted windows
- Sandstone, earth tones to blend
into natural beauty
- Spacious, open rooms and deck
- Hierarchy within landscape
- Simulation of flotation
- Solar panels

5. Conceptual Design
- Initial Design:
- Tapering substructure with 2”x2”
square on top
- Greater resistance of lateral forces
- High strength / material ratio
- Final Design:
- Tapered, 1st level
- Vertical, straight 2nd and 3rd levels
- Ease of fabrication

6. Engineering Concepts
- Buckling
- Slope-Deflection
- Geometry and Load Path
Distribution

7. Structural Performance

8. Structural Performance (cont’d.)
Predicted Deformation Actual Deformation Load Path

9. Conclusion
- Connections cannot be
overlooked
- Hold-down elements are
crucial
- Blends with environment
- Juxtaposition with landscape
- Cost effective,
environmentally friendly

10. Thank you for your time!
We hope to work with you soon.