Innovating Sustainable Homes on Strong Foundations.

Sponsor: Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) 
Student Team: Gerardo Ortiz, Jessie Nguyen, Maximus Valles, William Youngdale 
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez

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To address the shortage of affordable housing due to rapid population growth in Hays County, this project proposes the design of a sustainable residential development capable of accommodating 100 families of four. Through land suitability evaluations and detailed foundation studies, we aim to optimize structural performance, cost efficiency, and long-term viability. Our design emphasizes strict adherence to regulatory standards while integrating sustainability and structural resilience as guiding principles. The proposed solution consists of townhome-style residential buildings, which provide efficient land utilization and construction strategies to support long-term community development. Sponsored by SATOP, this interdisciplinary initiative seeks to generate replicable design approaches that strengthen housing accessibility and resilience within the region.

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C2.02 Project Presentation

C2.02 Poster Pitch

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C2.02 Poster.pdf

Team Contact Information

Team Project Manager: Maximus Valles, mrv78@txstate.edu

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez, wgy8@txstate.edu

C2.02 Group Photo
From left to right (William Youngdale, Gerardo Ortiz, Jessie Nguyen, Maximus Valles)

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