This blog represents work completed during my second semester studying with the Boston Architectural College.
The purpose of this Comprehensive studio was to determine the needs of those who would use the building, study the site, and apply this information to the development of a detailed and feasible plan for a building that incorporates green strategies beginning in the schematic phase.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Studio Final: Program
Please follow the link below for a list of some basic requirments for the design, quality, and equiping of the major spaces.
Space Requirements
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dscn5hk_6d8tccp&hl=en
Space Requirements
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dscn5hk_6d8tccp&hl=en
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Quick Perspective Sketches
Realizing I did not like how my brick was pasted to the front elevations of the studios and not allowed to go elsewhere, I have allowed the brick to wrap around the building in a gently sloping form, not typical to brick. The brick is underneath the second floor also, providing a surface for sliver shaped shadows to project. Next I will model the wrapping brick stair that will be consistant in language. In all of this, the glass is the back drop against which the brick moves. 
Considered entry slivers to pierce the projecting brick ledges. However, I think they are a bit too literal.
Considered entry slivers to pierce the projecting brick ledges. However, I think they are a bit too literal.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Wrap Stair
I am considering not expressing the landings with the wrap stair, but creating a sloping structure, that encompasses the landings. I feel this is more within the language of the building. I will potentially construct the wrap stair with glass on the steel frame which will cantileaver from the concrete structure of the tower. Instinctively, this may want to be some other material, but it wouldn't be brick, and metal panel is not used elsewhere in the building.
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Saturday, September 22, 2007
North Elevation
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Regarding the South elevation- Entry vestibule redesign in progress. Also considering a vibrant color and its placement. Stay tuned...
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Studio Final: Site Plan
This is a preliminary post showing the first floor rather than the roof plan. At this point it is helpful to see the first floor.
1. Narrative:
In taking a closer look at the site, the ramp down into the parking garage will still be above grade, because of the slope in this area. I have enclosed the ramp and developed a roof top garden here, that connects to the boardwalk. The boardwalk allows very little about the grade to change, while bringing the pedestrian through the site. Several types of porous pavers are used, so that the percentage of impervious paving on the site has actually been decreased to the building footprint, which is less than the existing parking lot. Deciduous trees line the south facing facade, and evergreens will form a wind break to the north in the winter and diffuse some noise. A waterwall using captured rainwater is included at the entry/public green space, which will also mask noise and make the space more intimate. Slivers of green reach out into the sidewalk, and the largest sliver (between the buildings) is a green learning garden.
1. Narrative:
In taking a closer look at the site, the ramp down into the parking garage will still be above grade, because of the slope in this area. I have enclosed the ramp and developed a roof top garden here, that connects to the boardwalk. The boardwalk allows very little about the grade to change, while bringing the pedestrian through the site. Several types of porous pavers are used, so that the percentage of impervious paving on the site has actually been decreased to the building footprint, which is less than the existing parking lot. Deciduous trees line the south facing facade, and evergreens will form a wind break to the north in the winter and diffuse some noise. A waterwall using captured rainwater is included at the entry/public green space, which will also mask noise and make the space more intimate. Slivers of green reach out into the sidewalk, and the largest sliver (between the buildings) is a green learning garden.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Brick and Curtain wall
The brick shown will be recycled brick that was recovered locally and has a SW grade. 
Monday, September 17, 2007
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Building Section- Mechanical and Environmental
Shown is a section through the main stair and the sliver bridge between the two buildings. Major design elements are labeled, future details will explain foundation connections, green roofs, and curtain walls, etc.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Studio Final: Building Services
1. Mechanical Systems Description:
Passive heating and cooling will not be adequate to control the needs of the building. Additionally, the climate is somewhat humid and not suited for certain alternative methods that involve dry outside air. Therefore, the building employs the most effective passive solutions in combination with active green systems.
The building uses a combination of radiant hydronic heating and cooling that is contained in ceiling mounted panels and a natural ventilation system called Dedicated Outside Air System. Some of the advantages of this system include: Reduced chiller, condenser pump, and air handler size, reduced ductwork size and cross section, reduced electrical service during peak usage hours. The ventilation system provides 100% fresh air in lower quantities than required by air driven systems. The system regulates the flow of chilled or heated water by sensing room temperature and monitoring dew point. The thermal mass of the concrete slabs adjacent to curtain wall will naturally prevent large temperature swings and will work nicely in combination with the hydronic system.
2. Annotated Environmental Systems Plans.
Section to Follow in another Post. Rainwater collection to be included with site plan.
Roof Plan
Third Floor (Fourth and Fifth Floors similar.)
Second Floor
First Floor
BasementConversation with Chris Schaffner 9.05.07
Discussed:
Envelope- Recycled brick, sitecast concrete, green roofs, light-colored roof for residential
Lighting- Increased square footage of fenestration on north, west, and east sides of studios and gallery, will need sun shading for at least the west side
Heating/Cooling- Radiant hydronic heating/cooling is well suited to the spaces in combination with the thermal mass of the concrete structure. Boiler located in basement on exterior wall, with exhaust. Connections to smaller building will be made through a crawl space under the smaller building. Living areas will use some natural ventilation in combination with the above systems, since they will have lower cooling loads naturally. Exposed thermal mass on the east side of the residential tower corridor will contribute to the heating of that corridor.
Ventilation-I will be using a Dedicated Outside Air System which controls humidity, temperature and dew point for the smaller amount of fresh air that will need to be supplied to the building. Intake can be placed over green roof on larger building. Not on the smaller building, as intakes are noisy and it is meant as a peaceful place.
Energy Production- Photovoltaic panels on the roof of the residential tower will provide domestic hot water for the living units.
Generally, an understanding of the placement and parts of the system and how it moves through the building is desired. This will be described in detail in another post.
Envelope- Recycled brick, sitecast concrete, green roofs, light-colored roof for residential
Lighting- Increased square footage of fenestration on north, west, and east sides of studios and gallery, will need sun shading for at least the west side
Heating/Cooling- Radiant hydronic heating/cooling is well suited to the spaces in combination with the thermal mass of the concrete structure. Boiler located in basement on exterior wall, with exhaust. Connections to smaller building will be made through a crawl space under the smaller building. Living areas will use some natural ventilation in combination with the above systems, since they will have lower cooling loads naturally. Exposed thermal mass on the east side of the residential tower corridor will contribute to the heating of that corridor.
Ventilation-I will be using a Dedicated Outside Air System which controls humidity, temperature and dew point for the smaller amount of fresh air that will need to be supplied to the building. Intake can be placed over green roof on larger building. Not on the smaller building, as intakes are noisy and it is meant as a peaceful place.
Energy Production- Photovoltaic panels on the roof of the residential tower will provide domestic hot water for the living units.
Generally, an understanding of the placement and parts of the system and how it moves through the building is desired. This will be described in detail in another post.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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