SAR AH COPPINGER
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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH [PALEY HALL RENOVATION] 1218 POLETT WALK | 300,000 SF | $25,000,000 | PZS ARCHITECTS [AOR] | SLAM COLLABORATIVE [DESIGN]
Provided vital analysis on daylighting and energy use to the design architects to make decisions on massing and layout options, for what is hoped to be a LEED and Well Certified project. Served as in-house sustainability coordinator for LEED and Well efforts. Design/layout and rendering by SLAM Collaborative.
EQUINOX COMPOSITE PER LEED OPT 2
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Acted as BIM Manager for project, coordinating with all disciplines in BIM360.
ESPERANZA ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 201 W HUNTING PARK AVE | 75,000 SF | $23,000,000 | PZS ARCHITECTS
A charter elementary school based on the concept of a treehouse, for the non-profit Esperanza located in North Philadelphia, to round out their educational campus which is already home to an existing college and middle school. Sustainability was an important goal to our client, even though the project was not certified.
25% ENERGY SAVINGS*
Taking over as Project Architect towards the end of design development, I coordinated the engineer's information to the model. We discovered that the grade was higher than previously shown, which triggered a reassessment of the facade proportions. Simultaneously, I performed lighting studies to inform our glazing layout and window to wall ratio, although the final design was chosen primarily for aesthetic reasons. The original cladding design was based on concrete panels, which were too expensive for the non-profit's budget. So we reconfigured the panel system layout to standard dimensions to accomodate various alternate cladding systems, while staying true to our intent. We incorporated spot colors from Esperanza's branding to add some playfulness to the exterior.
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*Using Comcheck Average of Envelope, Lighting and HVAC, 4% savings envelope only.
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PREFERRED FOR AESTHETICS
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PREFERRED FOR DAYLIGHTING
SOUTH FACADE
DESIGN AS I ENTER PROJECT
WWR=28%
WWR=29%
WWR=21%
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3RD FLOOR DAYLIGHTING STUDIES
R21 MINERAL WOOL BLANKET INSULATION FLASHING TAPE CONTINUOUS MTL FLASHING METAL PANEL, REFER TO MFR. INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS 2" CONTINUOUS MINERAL WOOL BOARD INSULATION ON GALV. STL L-GIRTS ON INTERMITTENT Z-CLIPS @16" O.C. FLUID-APPLIED VAPOR PERMEABLE WATER / AIR BARRIER FLASHING TAPE 5/8" EXTERIOR FIBERGLASS WB SHEATHING MTL TRIM EXTRUSION FROM MANUF. STANDARD PROFILES, FINISH TO MATCH METAL PANELS FIELD-DRILLED WEEP AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUF. FLUID-APPLIED VAPOR PERMEABLE WATER / AIR BARRIER HEADER, BASED ON REDHEADER PRO, REFER TO STRUCTURAL DWGS SEALANT & BACKER ROD
NOTE: Specialized headers were used to maximize insulation area (not an incorrectly drawn box beam!).
451UT THERMAL STOREFRONT FRAME, REFER TO MANUF. INSTRUCTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Thermally broken insulated storefront system specified with above-code U and SHGC values.
IGU REFER TO GLAZING SCHEDULE.
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NOTE: Intermittent clips were used to minimize thermal bridging.
The interior design was based on the concept of Earth, Sky and Sun for each of the respective 3 levels, a concept credited to our Project Manager. The materials were reviewed for indoor air quality as well as durability and sustainability in manufacturing.
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CLIENT WELCOME [CITY OF PHILADELPHIA] 1515 ARCH ST | 5,000 SF | $500,000 | COMPLETED 10/2021 | PZS ARCHITECTS Renovation of DHS Client spaces to provide a more welcoming experience for clients, often children who have experienced trauma, and the staff that support them. Finishes were updated throughout to be low-VOC, with bio-based flooring, and calming, but playful, blue/ green tones. The new vestibule prevents unwanted heat loss as well as adding another layer of privacy for clients, and an updated security area replaces the intimidating existing entrance. The faulty existing HVAC units were replaced, and the shower room and drinking fountain were updated with more modern and low-flow plumbing fixtures. Cost was a concern, so interventions were kept minimal.
STORAGE
VENDING
VENDING
TEEN ROOM
STORAGE
TEEN ROOM
SHOWER ROOM
SHOWER ROOM CLIENT WAITING
CLIENT WAITING
VESTIBULE SECURITY
15% ENERGY SAVINGS*
AREA OF WORK
CLIENT INFORMATION
CLIENT INFORMATION
SECURITY/RECEPTION
STOR RM
STOR RM
INFANT/TODDLER ROOM
CHILD CARE RM KITCHEN KITCHEN
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EXISTING *Based on Watts/SF, not including updated HVAC
NEW
DESIGN OPTIONS
LOUD AND INEFFECTIVE HEATING UNITS OVER DRAFTY DOOR NO PRIVACY FOR CLIENTS ENTERING
EXIT
NEW
BAGGAGE TABLE
EXIT
EXISTING
GATES
ENTER EXIT
TURNSTILE
ENTER
GATE VESTIBULE
ENTER EXIT
BAG SCANNER SECURITY DESK
EXIT
STATIONARY LEAF ENTRY
EXIT
METAL DETECTOR ENTER
ENTER
METAL DETECTOR
ENTRY
SECURITY METAL DETECTOR BAGGAGE SCANNER
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SECURITY/RECEPTION
EXISTING
GAP IN WINDOWS AT TOP, DANGER TO STAFF HARD TO COMMUNICATE NO PRIVACY BETWEEN CLIENTS
POOR VISIBILITY TO WAITING AREA DESK TOO DEEP/TALL DOCUMENT TRAY OUT OF REACH
DESIGN OPTIONS
CLIENT INFORMATION
FROSTED GLASS FIN FOR VISUAL PRIVACY IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOW ACCESSIBLE MICROPHONE / SPEAKER COUNTER
+1 STATION
NEW
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DOC TRAY CLIENT INFORMATION
RADIUS FOR DOC TRAY ACCESS SOLID FIN FOR ACOUSTIC PRIVACY
EXISTING
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NEW
EXISTING
DESIGN OPTIONS
NEW
ACCESSIBLE FULL TUB SHOWER ROOM
UNUSED SPACE SPACE NOT ACCESSIBLE/TOO SMALL FOR FAMILIES, NO PRIVATE AREA TO CHANGE
PRIVACY CURTAIN
DISORGANIZED, DIFFICULT TO USE STORAGE AREA PHONE AREA
DRESSING/BABY CHANGING AREA MODULAR SHELVING
WATER-EFFICIENT WC AND LAVATORY
STORAGE SHOWER ROOM
BABY TUB
EFFICIENT FOUNTAIN W/ BOTTLE FILLER
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INEFFICIENT FOUNTAIN
EXISTING TUB, SIDES TOO HIGH TO REACH CHILDREN, LEAKY DOOR
EXISTING UTILITY SINK, WASHER/DRYER
STORAGE
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THE KELLY [10 UNION] 200,000 SF | COMPLETED 2018 | BARTON PARTNERS ARCHITECTS
I used this model as the basis for a firm-wide presentation on BIM, which convinced the partners to switch from CAD to Revit, entitled: What’s the BIM Deal?
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Acted as BIM point-person on this Revit pilot project, for this 109 unit apartment building in Bala Cynwyd on a tricky sloped site.
CATHERINE ST RESIDENCE | S2 DESIGN
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Concept render (finishes not final) and elevations of interior renovation for two busy professionals inside existing rowhome, including woodburning fireplace and industrial accents.
FAB CHURCH RECTORY S2 DESIGN Surveyed, drafted and documented the partners' design of a conversion of the rectory of a historical church into a residential project, including restoration of historical brownstone detailing on front facade, and side addition.
Front Facade
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Rear Facade
CONCRETARIUM MODERN TERRARIUM DESIGN
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TILLANDSIA STAND AIR PLANT HOLDER
CRATE ESCAPE
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There were a few requirements for the garden, that it be easily re-arrangeable, portable, and compact enough to fit in a small urban backyard.
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DISASTER CARNIVAL Architectural Thesis Rendered through AI and digital collage Concepts: climate change, disaster tourism, capitalism, and geoengineering.
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CLOUD BOOSTER BALLOON LAUNCH: Ships offer rides while also generating sulfur aerosol cloud cover to counter the warming effects of climate change.
STAIRCASE SLIDE | STUDIO 2010
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Study of dance and space.
WISSAHICKON | STUDIO 2010 Space study of existing features in Wissahickon Valley Park.
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I-90FLIP | STUDIO 2011 Study of relocation of I-95 and Delaware ave to allow for new waterfront.
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SOCIAL EROSION | STUDIO SPRING 2012 Concept based on erosion of water through existing military warehouse to create a new performing arts and community center, with suspended auditoriums.
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