2055. in the year
designing for the future through integrated design:
a resort hotel in a sustainable context
Portland, Oregon anne zuercher
project proposal: Throughout the first half of Integrated Design, we examined modes and systems of integration on case studies of precedent buildings. In this study, I familiarized myself with the building systems (structure, enclosure, services, site and interiors) as well as the importance of incorporating them into the design concept; expressing them in both form and detail. I was also informed about the diagrammatic skills necessary for communicating complex information in a simplistic way. The knowlege gained from my case study (materials and methods) gives me an outline of essential techniques for creating an integrated studio project. As well as the importance of integration throughout the project, I hope to create simple, easy-to-read diagrams explaining the complex systems and details in my hotel design. During this semester, our studio is designing a resort hotel set in the year 2055. Considering the given site and context of Portland, Oregon, I created a set of languages and concepts to follow throughout my design work. With the initial impression of a resort hotel in 2055, an architectonic object was built. This sculpture abstractly explains the need humans will have to re-connect with the sensory experience; re-habilitate themselves from the condition of the world. My object had three parts: brass ribbon, my interpretation of the sensory experience; thin, void wood panels, the monotany and stress of everyday life; and substantial nuts and bolts, connecting the sensory experience and everyday life, creating unique and special condition. Continuing into schematic design and design development, I used those materials for inspiration when programming and systemizing my structure. A circulation ramp, in the shape of a celtic knot, was used to emulate the sensory experience, wrapping around a large atrium space, up through each programmed space. Three vertical cores encompass the inside of this path, while the programmatic elements are situated on the outside of the path. Where the programmed spaces and the circulation path meet, those special spaces are created. Using the information from the case study, as well as the techniques learned in Integrated Design, I would like to focus on those special spaces, using materials and methods that express my concept all the way through to the details. By creating a series of simple diagrams, similar to the matrix in class, I will familiarize myself, as well as my ‘client’ and other viewers of the project, about the integrated systems. In studio, an intense detail study, through the intersection of these two meeting systems, two floors, and the enclosure and structure of the building are defined. I would like to create the matrix around the building systems as a whole, focusing on the conceptual and perceptual process of the more detailed work done throughout the design process.
Integrated design examines two related aspects of the role of building technology in architecture: methods of integrating building systems (structure, enclosure, services, site and interiors) in support of an architectural design concept, and the tectonic possibilities of expressing these systems in architectural form and detail.
integrated design
Through this information gained from previous research and case study projects, as well as techniques for integrating design and other project factors, a series of diagrams was created to familiarize myself, as well as my ‘client’ and other viewers of the project, about the integrated systems. The matrix was produced around the building systems as a whole, focusing on bridging the connection from perceptual and operational processes into highly articulated, detail work. These studies helped develop innovative strategies for environmental control systems to be used throughout the structure.
Project Outline:
Diagrams with explaination:
• Structure: a basic diagram indicating structural components throughout the building, how gravity loads are carried and how the structure meets the ground with the foundation. • Enclosure: a detailed diagram explaining the two systems of enclosure, how they connect and interact with eachother as well as with the structure. • Services 1: a basic diagram indicating space allocation for mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure throughout the building. • Services 2: a basic diagram explaining horizontal and vertical circulation, served and service spaces and their integration with the conceptual framework as well as the project program. • Site 1: a section showing natural ventilation strategies carried out in both the double skin facade and atrium space terminating with a large, ventilated skylight. • Site 2: a section explaining the exterior water catchment properties throughout the structure • Site 3: a section showing indicating strategies taken to use sunlight in an adventagous way throughout the building (both voids for natural daylight and shading devices for keeping light out)
superstructure: vertical cores
substructure: 2’ x 2’ reinforced contrete column grid
reinforced concrete circulation ramp
section facing North
structure services: mechanical, electrical and plumbing
6� tubular steel column circulation ramp handrail circulation ramp protective glass barrier reinforced concrete circulation ramp double pane glass 6� mullion with 3� caps cable finish flooring metal pipes (radiant heating) concrete encasement moisture barrier concrete slab on grade rigid insulation sand setting bed compacted aggregate transfer girder
section detail
structure: foundation
reinforced concrete shallow foundation
reinforced concrete vertical core reinforced concrete circulation ramp double skin facade interior glass 6” tubular steel column 4” square tubular steel spreader interior sheathing 2’ x 2’ reinforced concrete column 1’ c-channel steel stud zinc exterior cladding waterproof building felt rigid insulation 6” c-channel steel stud section cut
plan detail
enclosure
batt insulation 6” mullion with 3” caps double pane glass
public space: • atrium • vertical circulation and ramp • natural light and ventilation private spaces: • hotel units • private ownership apartments (2-floor) service spaces: • placed throughout the structure based upon their function, support facilities create healthy, happy environments for workers. (resturant kitchen shown)
public space: • functional and transitional, these areas are placed throughout the structure trigger the sensory experience and create interesting and special, changing spaces (resturant shown)
section facing North
services: space allocation
vertical circulation core: • 3 fire exit staircases • 3 elevators
atrium staircases: • viewing staircases allow for interaction between floors
circulation ramp: • similar to a DNA molecule, the circulation ramp slowly wraps up the vertical cores, creating optimum social interaction and sensory experience.
section facing North
services: circulation
heating: • in combination with a partially direct gain double skin facade, the atrium space circulates warm air throughout the structure.
cooling: • stack effect passive cooling takes advantage of temperature stratification: warm air rises and is replaced with ambient, cooler air.
site: natural ventilation
water: • water catchment systems collect water for potable uses, irrigation, laundry, and passive cooling. Rainwater stored in cisterns provide water sources while reducing stormwater flows. Upcycling water makes sense both economically and environmentally.
site: water catchment
heating: • As a partially direct gain system, passive solar heating is a cost effective means of heating combined with the stack ventilation system. An exterior, self-regulating shading system blocks the structure from direct, south gain. The skylight allows light through the atrium space, down to the social spaces, creating healthy space for workers and visitors.
site: natural sunlight