its about time again

design portfolio available here

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thesis prep document

The thesis prep document is now complete and with much trepidation... is ready for review.

thesis prep document blues

in a few days the thesis prep document required of us will be due for submission. this has been the source of many woes in 518 and will continue to be for the next days. it will be posted shortly in some fashion.

networks : habitat

networks : water flow

The San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta is a critical supplier of water to the region and state. The water supports an important agriculture industry, industrial manufacturing and municipal uses. The souther region of the delta is home to major water conveyance stations which pump the water into aqueducts which reach southern california's residents. The California Aqueduct is the largest of these.

networks : structure

Beginning in the 1800's this delta system became appropriated for an agriculture industry, in turn requiring a transportation network to spur it on. The development of the current levee system has continued, resulting in the complex network that exists today. Seeing pressure from wear, environmental changes and new practices, the existing system is in a constant state of disrepair.