WINGOHOCKING SCHOOL + ASSESSMENT CENTER Graduate Thesis Project / Advised by Severino Alfonso
SENSORY ZONED DAYLIGHTING DESIGN This project utilizes design strategies supported by existing autism design guidelines, developed through the work of Magda Mostafa (ASPECCTS tm) and Kristi Gaines. A consistent level of daylighting integrated with artificial lighting, shading system controls, and finish materials, provide a zoned, light sensory experience that supports the users comfort and wellbeing.
Autism Design Strategies Indirect Daylighting Strategies Lighting Design Requirements: - Consistency - Intensity - Zoning - Indirect - Control - Choice
Spatial Planning Strategy Floorplan is oriented to maximize optimal daylight to classrooms and central corridor. Classrooms hug exterior walls and have direct access to outdoor green areas. Central corridor is daylit from above by large atrium on a N/S axis with controlled E/W exposure. Spaces are zoned based on function and sensory experience, with transition or buffer spaces in between. The assessment center is public facing, while school entrances have greater privacy.
Early Childhood Classroom
Collaborative Faculty Workspace
Daylighting Design Strategies A. Low-e glazed, high skylights, provide diffused light to gym. Direct light and contrast reduced by architectectural elements and acoustic baffles. B. Low-e glazed central atrium skylight. Direct sunlight and contrast reduced by beam elements, oriented N/S to block E/W direct light and glare. Sensor contolled Draper shade protects space from glare and heat gains. C. White glazed dome skylights provide diffuse daylight and focal points for wayfinding through rambla. D. North facing monitor skylights provide consistent light for classrooms, offices, and corridors. E. Velux sun tunnels provide focused daylight to hard-to-reach spaces and task surfaces. F. Large picture windows on north façade provide consistent light for vocational corridor, double height space, art and music rooms. G. Motorized high clerestory on east and west side of gym space permit indirect light into double height space. Sensor controlled shades prevent glare and heat gains. H. Large façade window on south side of gym with exterior light shelf bounces daylight towards ceiling of athletic space. Three foot roof overhang protects interior from glare. I. High, deep sills, and curtains shield rooms from glare and heat gains along east and west facades. In east and south façade classrooms, casework nooks expand sill depth, provide a curtain easily operable by students, and creates an interior light shelf below operable portion of window. J. South façade windows feature exterior light shelfs that reflect lights towards interior ceilings. K. Main school lobby is shaded from southern exposure by covered entry and brick screen walls.
Integration of Daylighting With Ceiling Design
1. Rainwater feature and open-air skylight provides focal point and daylight for protected gathering space and main school entry. 2. Operable clerestory windows and large picture window (with curtain) set in exterior facade behind a casework nook, bring indirect light into all classrooms. 3. Domed ceilings bounce indirect light from high, organic shaped window, creating a soft glow in kindergarten focused task area. 4. Custom, north-facing, monitor skylights with Vitro Solar Ban 60 glazing, permit 70% of visible light to pass through and block 62% of solar energy, controlling light levels and heat gain. 5. Velux circular dome skylight with white acrylic glazing. 6. Draper Motorized Skylight FlexShade mitigates glare, provides UV protection and controls solar heat gains. 7. Rambla atrium with Vitro Solarban 70 low-e glazing, permits 64% of visible light to pass and blocks 94% of UV energy. 8. Two layers of 3ft deep beams diffuse light, preventing glare and direct daylight. 9. Large, sloped skylights light atrium with Vitro Solarban 70 low-e glazing. 10 Velux light tunnel skylights provide daylighting to hard- to-reach spaces.
THE FLOATING STORYTELLERS LIBRARY
Ganvie is the largest lake village in Africa. Founded by the Tofinu on Lake Nokoue’ in the 17th century, to evade the Fon, who were engaged in kidnapping for selling people into the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The Fon’s religious beliefs did not permit them to attack people who lived on water. The Tofinu named the town Ganvie, meaning “We Survived,” and built a society centered around fishing and aquaculture. Today, poverty and environmental challenges, caused by sewage, tourism, and the overgrowth of invasive water hyacinth, are a threat to traditional ways of life and the local economy.
MATERIALS
MADBJERG KULTURHUSET
Meeting Rooms + Resource Library
Staff Canteen
Section 1
Daylighting Design Strategy
JEFFERSON CENTER FOR DIVERSITY + INCLUSION
Rain Garden
Patio
POINT BREEZE COMMUNITY CENTER + FOOD CO-OP
Process Sketches
Ground Floor Plan
SecondFloor Plan
SectionElevation
Materials
CERRO PEDERNAL VISITORS PAVILION
The color palette for Cerro Pedernal Pavilion was inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s Rust Red Hills. Textures were sourced from microscopic imaging of valerian and chamomile petals by Oliver Meckes and Nicole Ottawa.