THE SCIENCE PIER REGINA BENITEZ ARCH 5120
BEN GARBOW COMPREHENSIVE DESIGN STUDIO
What are the basic facts of climate change?
GLOBAL TEMPERATURE
up 1.7ยบF since 1880, and 9 of the 10 warmest years on record have been since 2000
NASA Global Climate Change
SEA LEVEL
rising at a rate of 3.4 mm per year, has risen almost 178 mm (7�) over the past 100 years
NASA Global Climate Change
CARBON DIOXIDE
levels up to 405.92 parts per million, the highest levels in 650,000 years
NASA Global Climate Change
ARCTIC SEA ICE
declining at a rate of 13.3 % per decade
NASA Global Climate Change
LAND ICE
polar ice sheets are losing up to 281 gigatonnes of mass per year
NASA Global Climate Change
increased rain events
increased air pollution
rising sea levels
breathing/lung problems
predicted impact in the northeast EPA, NASA
lower crop/food production
heat-related deaths
What research is being done about climate change ?
rising temperatures lead to increased rainfall
NASA Global Climate Change, The Guardian
natural factors
earth’s orbit no effect
sun no effect
volcanos slight cooling effect
human factors
deforestation slight cooling effect
ozone pollution small effect
aerosol pollution slight cooling effect but causes acid rain
greenhouse gasses clear effect
possible causes of rising temperatures Bloomberg, NASA, GISS
ecology and ecosystems
air pollution and greenhouse gasses
water pollution and sea levels
energy
human health
research areas NASA, Bloomberg, EPA
weather
agriculture
What do people think about climate change?
53% of Americans believe climate change is caused mostly by human activity.
Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
26% of Massachusetts residents hear about climate change in the media at least once a week. Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
80% of Suffolk County residents think climate change will harm future generations.
Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
50% of Suffolk County residents think climate change will harm them personally.
Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
What is Boston doing about climate change?
Climate Ready Boston
Imagine Boston 2030
Climate Ready Boston Layers of Climate Readiness 1. Updated Climate Projections 2. Prepared and Connected Communities 3. Protected Shores 4. Resilient Infrastructure 5. Adapted Buildings
Source: Climate Ready Boston https://www.boston.gov/environment-and-energy/climate-ready-boston
Imagine Boston 2030 Areas pinpointed for “Climate-ready Growth”: - Sullivan Square - Beacon Yards - South Boston Waterfront - Widett Circle
Source: Imagine Boston 2030 http://imagine.boston.gov/ Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2017/01/03/imagine-boston-climate-ready/Jfmr3NkcB5Ue2QvvGPq7yJ/story.html
“Many of the areas where Boston will levels rise. By growing in these areas Boston is committing to protecting them. While we do not know all the mechanisms for protection yet, Boston is investing in developing local climate plans for vulnerable areas.�
Source: Imagine Boston 2030 http://imagine.boston.gov/ Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2017/01/03/imagine-boston-climate-ready/Jfmr3NkcB5Ue2QvvGPq7yJ/story.html
Why do we need to expand the Museum of Science ?
food
engineering
technology
habitats and ecosystems human health
weather light and energy
math
animals and insects
most focus
least focus
museum of science current exhibits Museum of Science
MODULE
AGGREGATION
EXCAVATION
MODULE DESIGN
8” DIAMETER GLILAM STRUCTURAL MEMBERS THREADED TAPERED STEEL FOOTINGS FOR 8” GLULAM MEMBERS
60° 19’
THREADED CAST STEEL CONNECTOR FOR BEAMS AND MEMBERS
19’
19’
12 X 18 GLULAM STRUCTURAL BEAMS
45°
THREADED STEEL BRACKET FOR 12 X 18 GLULAM BEAMS 1 1/2” STRUCTURAL BOLTS
15’6” 60°
60° 19’
45°
90°
NODE ASSEMBLY
15’6”
MODULE GEOMETRY
15’6”
WOOD FRAMING FLOOR SLAB INFILL 19’
TYPICAL MODULE
19’
RISING SEA LEVELS
+25ft +20ft +15ft
STORM SURGE
+10ft +5ft 0ft
HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE
2017
RISING SEA LEVELS
+25ft +20ft +15ft +10ft +5ft 0ft
STORM SURGE HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE
2050
RISING SEA LEVELS
+25ft +20ft
STORM SURGE
+15ft +10ft +5ft
HIGH TIDE LOW TIDE
0ft
2100
SITE PLAN
PROJECT METRICS USABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE---------------------------------------61,189 SF FAR--------------------------------------------------------------1.45 NET TO GROSS RATIO----------------------------------------------71.8%
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[SITE CONDITION]
[BUILDING]
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ATRIUM
PLANS
STORAGE CLASSROOMS
LABS COMPUTER LAB
LABS WATER TAXI STOP
MECH.
SECONDARY LOBBY
CAFE
ATRIUM LABS
LEVEL -2
STORAGE
CLASSROOMS
ATRIUM
STORAGE
LABS
PLANS
PRIMARY EXHIBITION SPACE
CLASSROOMS
COMPUTER LAB ADMIN OFFICES
LABS WATER TAXI STOP COAT CHECK
MECH. MECH.
INFO DESK
MECH. SECONDARY LOBBY
CAFE
SERVERS
MECH.
CLASSROOMS
LOBBY GIFT SHOP ATRIUM
STORAGE
LABS COMPUTER LAB
PRIMARY EXHIBITION SPACE
CLASSROOMS
LABS WATER TAXI STOP MECH.
LEVEL -1
MECH. MECH.
CAFE
SECONDARY LOBBY
CLASSROOMS
PRIMARY EXHIBITION SPACE
PLANS
COMPUTER LAB
CLASSROOMS
ADMIN OFFICES
LABS WATER TAXI STOP COAT CHECK
MECH.
INFO DESK
MECH.
MECH. SECONDARY LOBBY
CAFE
SERVERS
MECH.
CLASSROOMS EXHIBITION
LOBBY GIFT SHOP ATRIUM
STORAGE
LABS COMPUTER LAB
PRIMARY EXHIBITION SPACE
CLASSROOMS
ADMIN OFFICES
LABS WATER TAXI STOP MECH.
LEVEL 0 (ENTRY LEVEL)
MECH.
COAT CHECK
MECH.
INFO DESK
MECH.
CAFE
SECONDARY LOBBY
CLASSROOMS EXHIBITION
PLANS ADMIN OFFICES
COAT CHECK
INFO DESK
MECH.
EXHIBITION LOBBY GIFT SHOP PRIMARY EXHIBITION SPACE ADMIN OFFICES
LEVEL 1
MECH.
COAT CHECK
MECH.
INFO DESK
MECH.
EXHIBITION
PLANS
LEVEL 2 (ROOF) EXHIBITION
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SECTIONS
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1/16” = 1’–0” A
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B
C
D
A
[SECTION A-A]
A B
C
[SECTION A-A]
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[SECTION B-B]
[SECTION C-C]
[SECTION D-D]
ELEVATIONS
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ELEVATIONS
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ELEVATION 2
ELEVATIONS
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ELEVATION 3
ELEVATION 4
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUILDING ASSEMBLY
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SKIN + STRUCTURE
PARAPET CAP FINISH FLOOR UNDERFLOORING WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE INSULATION PLYWOOD BOARDS
8” DIAMETER GLULAM STRUCTURAL MEMBERS 12 X 18 GLULAM STRUCTURAL BEAMS THREADED STEEL BALL CONNECTION HUNG HVAC DUCTWORK
2” INSULATED WEATHERED ZINC PANEL VAPOR BARRIER 1/4” GYPSUM BACKING 4” STEEL STUD WALL INSULATION DRYWALL INTERIOR FINISH
LIGHTWEIGHT FLOOR TOPPING MIN. 15/32” APA WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL 2 X 10 FLOOR JOISTS, 16” O.C. MIN. 5/8” GYPSUM WALLBOARD FINISH INSULATION WATERPROOF BARRIER WATERPROOF STRUCTURAL PANEL
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SYSTEMS
WINTER Photovoltaic panels provide power to the building’s active heating system. The massing, while providing shade in the summer, lets ample sunlight in to the building in colder months.
SUMMER Sea water cooling system draws in cold water directly from Boston Harbor to circulate through the active cooling system, reducing energy consumption from that system by up to 90%. The massing provides natural shading during the summer without the need for superfluous fins.