YUE LINDA LIN

Housing Innovation Lab

• Research Assistant
Research Topic A: Framework for Quantifying Polyvalence in Modern Housing 08/2024-Present New York, USA.
Developing a measurable framework for polyvalence in housing design, focusing on how residential spaces can support diverse uses without structural changes. My research integrates spatial analysis, regulatory constraints, and architectural theory to evaluate adaptability in contemporary apartment layouts.
Research Topic B: NYC Housing Retrofitting Design Guideline Examination 05/2024 - 08/2024 New York, USA.
This research analyzes 312 New York housing prototypes, visualizing retrofitting requirements per HPD guidelines, retrofitting standards, and Local Law 97. Conducted data analysis on daylight, privacy, and views in relation to floor height, orientation, and surroundings.
Independent Study: Dimension and polyvalency exploration of the residential 01/2024 - 05/2024 New York, USA.
This independent study based on Ernst Neufert's Architect's Data, exploring the relationship between humans and spatial dimensions. The research aims to identify minimal, healthy living dimensions for addressing global housing crises, focusing on affordability and flexibility through space optimization.

MUME Design

• Intern
Research Team: 05/2023 - 07/2023 Guizhou, CHN.
Conducted research on vernacular construction methods, analyzing and adapting ancient Chinese timber structures for modern timber construction. Findings were presented in a firm exhibition.
Documentation Team: 05/2023 - 07/2023 Guizhou, CHN.
Co-Led a documentation team to study and record traditional timber craftsmanship, investigating its historical and cultural significance through on-site research. The documentation is currently in the editing phase.

Designer: Yue Lin, Emma Silverblatt(Studio Instructor)
Collaborators: Amber Su, Kewei Xu
Construction Team: the Home Depot Construction Team, Trumansburg Council, All the Volunteers.
The pavilion, designed in collaboration with Professor Emma Silverblatt, serves as a shaded, open-air retreat in Trumansburg's trailer park, offering natural ventilation, shade, and a welcoming space for relaxation and community connection.

Scenic Design Director
Participated in the role of Scenic and Stage Design Director for the show 'Rhino in Love' by Jinghui Meng, responsible for scenic design, poster creation, art direction, and props management.

NOMAS 2022 Competition Team Member [2nd Prize]
A member of the 2022 Cornell NOMAS architecture competition: topic on designing a cultural center to preserve the history of North Nashville and a new bridge to serve as a landmark and monument for the community.