ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO DON BUCHOLZ
B.S. ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABILITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS & ARCHITECTURAL PHILOSOPHY DON BUCHOLZ
ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABILITY
Resume & Curriculum Vitae 3 Nature Education Center 5 Ferris State University Center for Creative Arts
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10 Degrees of Cool 13 Clay Cliffs Nature Park Bridge Replacement
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City of Big Rapids Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
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Big Rapids Community Center - Senior Capstone 25 Miscellaneous Art & Extra-Curricular
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Design Philosophy
Architects should be visible, active members of the communities they serve. They must consider the knowledge and experience they possess as a valuable asset to the community in which they reside and seek opportunities to share that knowledge for the benefit of all. Historic architects and historic works of architecture are to be valued and preserved as important architectural references and should not be used to limit the exploration of innovative solutions that are necessary in the architectural field. Architecture should represent an ever changing and innovative design profession that can readily adapt to the changes facing our industry. Our first responsibility is to the immediate needs of the client. Those needs should be addressed with due urgency and consideration of their concerns. We must refrain from considering each building as “ours”, instead we should guide the client on how to design “their” building. We offer a service, not a product. As such, the service we offer is teaching the client how to think about their project, how their project can benefit more than just their own needs, and how well concieved designs can be socially, environmentaly and economically sustainable. Great architectural design is meaningless without proper understanding and consideration of the urban context. It is absolutely essential to consider how each building will effect the surrounding context. Building context is many times overlooked in historic and modern architecture. This often result in a beautiful building design located on a cold, lifeless street. This has to change. I have heard people and read stories about how uncaring people have become. Some believe this is because of the introduction of social networking sites and electronic communication, that the lack of human interaction is desensitizing us to the needs and wants of the people we encounter. What if well designed urban and architectural environments could cure that? What if by making streets more walkable and buildings more interactive with their context we could encourage more human interaction? And, if the lack of human interaction is causing many of these issues than by reversing the trend and creating places that encourage human interaction couldn’t we then begin to make the world a better place? I believe I can make the world a better place, one piece at a time.
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RESUME’ & CURRICULUM VITAE DON BUCHOLZ
ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABILITY
Being an older student, I have the benefit of maturity and life experience which gives me a more driven and focused approach to my academic and career goals. My work experience in the past has been focused on monetary gains and not what is truly important. I believe that the secret to life is finding what you love to do and the rest will take care of itself. I have a passion for my family and friends, I strive to find fun in everything I do and generally succeed at finding it, and I love architecture and the built environment. During my recent summer research project under the direction of one of my professors, I also found a passion for the design of urban form. My dream is not to become rich or famous as an architect; my dream is to create architecture that matters to people, whether it is a large corporation or a family in a small apartment trying to get by. I believe architecture has the ability to affect the way people feel, act and even live their lives. I want to influence architecture in a way that positively benefits people directly.
Student Assistant - Ferris State University September 2012 - Present Organize new model lab, set up equipment, write curriculum and safety guidelines for students in the lab and other tasks as needed throughout Architecture Program. Research Assistant - Ferris State University May 2012 - August 2012 A comparative analysis of Urban design assessment methods and other state and federal programs and the relevance to urban form.
3rd Shift stocker - Meijer, Big Rapids October 2011 - May 2012 Over-the-Road truck driver - WDS Enterprises February 2011 - August 2011 Operate semi truck from Michigan to West coast areas and back. Freight broker - KGS freight agent for Landstar November 2009 - January 2011 Solicit freight from customers and dispatch trucks to cover them.
Curriculum Vitae Year 1
Year 3
ARCH 101 Architectural Graphics ARCH 323 Structural Design ARCH 109 Comp Graphics in Arch 1 ARCH 341 Architectural Design 1 ARCH 112 Struct Materials-Systems- ARCH 361 Environmental Systems 1 Codes ENGL 323 Proposal Writing MATH 116 Intermediate Alg & PLSC 121 Amer Gov 1-People and Numerical Trig Politics ARCH 102 Arch Construction SOCY 121 Introductory Sociology Documents ARCH 245 Architectural History 2 ARCH 115 Int-Ext Finishes & Systems ARCH 270 Building Information ARCH 244 Hist Dev of Western Arch Modeling ENGL 250 English 2 ARCH 342 Architectural Design 2 PHYS 211 Introductory Physics 1 ARCH 362 Environmental Systems 2 ARTS 101 Basic Art Year 2 SOCY 341 Community Studies ARCH 203 Arch Construction Detailing Year 4 ARCH 223 Statics and Structures ARCH 421 Current Issues in Arch ARCH 241 Design Fundamentals ARCH 441 Architectural Design / HVAC 337 Mech/Elec Systems Small Town Studio I PSYC 150 Introduction to FMAN 322 Project Management Psychology PLSC 411 Urban-Regional Planning ARCH 204 Arch Construction Documents 2 ARCH 216 Professional Practice PHYS 212 Introductory Physics II ARCH 250 Systems Cost Estimating FMAN 432 Principles of Interior ARCH 270 Cad Mdl’G and Rend’G Architecture ARCH 285 House: an Amer Evolution ARCH 246 20th Century Architecture ARCH 297 Architectural Model ARCH 499 Architectural Design / Making Small Town Studio II COMM 105 Interpersonal Communication
Other activities & Experience
2012 summer research fellowship grant; Sustainable urban design
Huron Area Technical Center 2 yrs Building/Construction Tech
Cub Scout den leader Fall 2010 - Present
US Army Reserves November 1999 - May 2006 Honorable Discharge
AIAS national member February 2012 - Present
Contact Information
7916 Timber Commons Lane Apt. L Charlotte NC 28212 Ph: (989)506-5438 E-mail: DonBucholz@gmail.com www.don-bucholz.webs.com
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TRAILHEAD & NATURE EDUCATION CENTER ARCH 341
This project was designed for a fictitious site in Northwest Lower Michigan. It was to act as a trailhead building for people hiking into the National Forest and as a nature education center for school groups and other interested parties. The program ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO I for the building included a gift shop, reception area, a lecture room, exhibit space and a place for weary hikers and skiers to rest and warm up after their time on the trails. I approached this design with the concept of integrating this building as completely as possible with nature. I achieved this by designing an earth covered structure and designing natural plantscapes on the interior. The south glazing serves the purpose of heating the earth around the building during the summer and heating the air within the space during the winter. The large glass wall and the natural landscaping within the structure allow the boundaries of the interior and exterior to effectively fade away. The Entrance is located among the natural grass of the meadow and is the only visible sign of any structure as you approach from the parking lot; it is as if you are entering into a burrow in the side of the hill. Upon entering, the structure opens upward and the glass curtain wall frames the view of the meadow and the nearby lake. This building is effectively connected to the natural setting of the location and properly serves the needs of the people who would use it.
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Heat gain from south facing glazing
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Inner glazing is raised 3� off of the floor to allow conduction from heat gain to pull cool air from the interior
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South facing wall of two curtain wall glazings. There is a 1’ space between the curtain wall panels to trap the heat gain from the sun. The heated air rises, pulling more cool air from the floor level and is trapped by the duct at the top. The heated air is routed through the duct work to the heat valve at step 4.
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This valve controls and routes the heated air. During the summer the heated air is routed into circulating earth tubes to heat the earth that covers this structure. As the air travels through the earth tubes it cools, and exits into the space to help cool the structure during the summer months. The earth acts as a thermal battery storing the heat until winter. During the winter the heated air from the glazing system is routed directly into the space. A small fan circulates cool air from the floor area of the space through the tubes to capture the heat stored there from the summer heat cycle.
ACTIVE ANNUAL HEAT STORAGE
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Floor Plan
1 Mechanical Room - Accessable from the exterior only 2 Office 3 Gift Shop 4 Snack Area - includes a sitting area around the fireplace 5 Exhibit Area 6 Lecture Area 7 Reception Desk
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entrance is the only visible sign of the structure from the parking lot
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view as you enter through the main entrance
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FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
The concept for this art center was to be a dramatic shape and to incorporate as much daylight as possible. This was accomplished by large curvature glazing overlooking the Quad and Ferris’ other notable The form of the building ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO I buildings. is defined by two enormous cylinders which can be experienced up close on the interior and from a distance by the glazing on the outside. I designed two major day lighting features which will provide an ample amount of light during the day while blocking unwanted heat gain.
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5 Above: The light monitor on the roof is designed to block all direct light during the periods of solar overheating in Big Rapids Michigan. 1 March 21 & Sept. 21 - The beginning and the end of the overheating season. Altitude 46o 2 June 21 - Summer Solstice the highest point the sun reaches Altitude 70o
Above: During periods of under heating, more light is allowed to enter. This increases the daylight factor during times when the altitude is lower. 3 Dec 21 - Winter Solstice the lowest point the sun reaches Altitude 22o 4 Sept 21 & march 21 - The beginning and the end of the underheating season. Altitude 46o
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Above: Wing walls prevent the sunlight from overheating the space, while allowing diffuse sunlight to enter. The walls also shape the view from the interior towards the University Quad. This graphic represents June 21, the farthest azimuth the sun will set. 5 3 pm (eastern standard) Altitude - 49o Azimuth - 255o 6 5 pm (eastern standard) Altitude - 19o Azimuth - 284o A This light monitor was designed to fill the majority of the interior spaces with natural light. B These wing walls act to shape and direct the interior view towards the Quad. They also act to shade the sun during the hottest times of the day yet allow diffuse light to enter within.
Physical
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A This is the curved staircase that leads to the second floor
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Art Studio Space Lighting and Audio Mezzanine Men’s Toilet Room Women’s Toilet Room Large Lecture Room Small Lecture Rooms Lounge and Waiting Area Conference Room Staff Offices
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10 DEGREES OF COOL
A MODERN HOTEL FOR BIG RAPIDS, MI ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO II
MICHIGAN AVENUE
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10 Degrees of Cool was so named because each of the jagged wall lengths are connected in various combinations of 10 degree increments. This provides a unique experience from every viewing angle, inside and out. It is further used to individualize each of the spaces, especially the hotel rooms themselves. Visitors can stay numerous different times and have a new and interesting room each time. The jagged walls also allow numerous nooks that allow the adjacent art gallery to showcase works of art in distinctive spaces that reflect the uniqueness of the piece. The third floor atrium ushers in daylight and during the evening hours provides an elegant dining space overlooking the surrounding downtown. site plan 1 Existing ArtWorks gallery 2 Historic Nezzbit building
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First Floor Plan (right) Reception / Check-in Dance floor Bar Storage Commercial kitchen Women’s toilet room Men’s toilet room Existing ArtWorks gallery Covered drop off area Stage
A View from the exterior Second Floor Plan (right) 1 Existing ArtWorks studio space 2 New ArtWorks gallery storage 3 Conference rooms 4 Men’s toilet room 5 Women’s toilet room 6 Staff office 7 Storage 8 Mechanical room 9 Solar energy battery banks 10 Housekeeping & laundry
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Third Floor Plan (right) Green roof over existing ArtWorks Covered balcony Lounge 3 story Atrium Guestroom type A - 1 double bed - walk in shower Guestroom type B - 2 double beds - shower tub
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Fourth Floor Plan (below) Green roof over existing ArtWorks Small gallery & viewing area Open to atrium below Guestroom type A - 1 double bed - walk in shower Guestroom type B - 2 double beds - shower tub
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Fourth Floor Plan (left) 1 Green roof over existing ArtWorks 2 Guestroom type C - 1 king bed -seatingarea - Jacuzzi tub - private balcony 3 Guestroom type D - 2 double beds - seating area Guestroom type E 4 - 1 double bed - seating area 5 Fitness center 6 Overlooking atrium below 7 Guestroom type A - 1 double bed - walk in shower
H A Luxury Suite
Roof (left) 98 - 32sf. solar panels Avg. 256 - 320 Watts per panel 25 Kw - 31 Kw for solar array
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CLAY CLIFFS NATURE PARK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ARCH 441
SMALL TOWN STUDIO I
Clay Cliffs Nature Park Bridge offers the opportunity to be more than just a path across the creek. It offers a unique vantage point for users to view the river and sit in quiet contemplation. The design of this bridge allows for an expedient crossing across the creek and a raised platform that provides a segregated, safe area to sit in quiet contemplation. Each distinct use is harmoniously woven together in a fluid curve that reflects the fluidity of this natural setting.
WELDED WIRE HAND RAIL RAISED OBSERVATION DECK WOOD FRAMING FOR RAISED DECK MAIN DECK SURFACE
STEEL FRAMING
The curves of this bridge allow a harmonious relationship between uses which reflect the fluidity of the natural setting it is meant to lie within.
Model
of
Bridge
constructed from
Basswood
and
Chicken Wire
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CITY OF BIG RAPIDS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN ARCH 441
This
represents how
Michigan Avenue
SMALL TOWN STUDIO I
could look after this plan is implemented
The City of Big Rapids Michigan, a community of less than 11,000 residents and home of Ferris State University, contacted the senior studio class with an interest in making the city more bicycle and pedestrian friendly and strengthening the connection between the downtown and the university. With this goal in mind we developed a 100 plus page document outlining the new bike and pedestrian plan for the City of Big Rapids. The book was a compilation of group research efforts and individual design solutions. I began by completing a citywide analysis based on the principles defined in the book “Image of the city� by Kevin Lynch. My analysis was compiled and graphically represented on the map shown opposite. Once complete, I divided the city into five districts. In teams of two, we completed a more in depth investigation of the existing conditions of each district; such as the road widths, sidewalk conditions and locations, traffic control devices and safety concerns. Using this analysis we were able to identify gaps in existing infrastructure, and which specific areas needed to be addressed. This analysis comprised the combined research for the book. Once these specific areas were defined, I volunteered to design a solution for the downtown area, and the connection through the corner of the university. The solutions I proposed were featured in the design solutions section of the book and were presented by myself during a group presentation at a city commissioners meeting for the City of Big Rapids.
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Sidewalks
This
Maple Avenue
bike lanes
begin and end intermittenly
is a picture of a poor sidewalk
Woodward Avenue
bike lanes
The yellow on the map to the left represents the area my teammate and I focused our existing conditions analysis on. We rode our bikes down every street taking notes and pictures of existing infrastructure, we measured the width of every street using a laser measurer, and we noted any specific areas of risk for pedestrians or cyclists. The data we gathered was combined with data from the other four teams, whom covered the areas in grey, and graphically represented on a full map of the city. This map informed the specific improvements we needed to focus on and where we would be able to implement designated bike routes. The two pictures to the left, taken by myself, show existing sidewalk conditions in our district. Below: Using pictures of existing conditions and Adobe Illustrator I was able to show how our proposed solutions might look in reality.
Michigan Avenue Bike Lanes
Michigan Avenue is the main thoroughfare in downtown Big Rapids. By redesigning the street configuration, traffic can be slowed to make the streets safer and more walkable. This also allowed the addition of 5’ wide bike lanes in each direction making the entire downtown much more accessible to cyclists. The street is currently 50’ wide and was designed to remain that width, eliminating the need for expensive infrastructure changes. The curbs mid-block are the only curb changes needed. The remainder of the plan can be implemented with striping only.
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Currently, the main entrance to Big Rapids City Hall faces the parking lot, immediately located to the south. This creates a disconnect with city government and the fabric of downtown. This new park, which replaces the parking lot, serves to bring much needed greenspace to the downtown area. The main walkway is 20’ wide and reconnects the main entrance to Michigan Avenue and the sidewalks of downtown. Because City Hall is the last downtown building on the north end of Michigan before it turns more residential, this park also effectively terminates the downtown district right at the front door to City Hall. The parking lot is lightly used and the loss of volume can be easily absorbed into the adjacent lots.
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New City Park
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BIG RAPIDS MOVIE THEATER
New Park
on
South End
of
Downtown
which replaces a
Gravel Parking Lot
This park provides an appropriate destination for social events and other types of social interactions on the south end of downtown. By locating the park here, you can define the limits of the downtown area and encourage people to walk between the two parks; experiencing downtown and soliciting local businesses. This park provides a space for outdoor performances on the small stage, an abundant green space for seating and other community events and movies to be projected onto the south side of the movie theater during the evening. Using the same material across the raised crosswalk area, seamlessly blends the transition between each side of the street. This visually removes the park boundaries, effectively integrating the space into the downtown fabric. These improvements will make the downtown safer and more inviting to cyclists and pedestrians and bring more people to the downtown area which will boost current business and encourage future business investments.
Existing Gravel Parking Lot
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BIG RAPIDS COMMUNITY CENTER
SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
DON BUCHOLZ “A
SMALL TOWN STUDIO II
successful downtown is vital to the survival of any small town, and
exception.
This
Big Rapids is no It will address
community center will be the center of and for the community.
the downtown area and the surrounding neighborhoods and serve as the social and economic hub of downtown
BR. The
building will be inviting to all residents, transparent to encourage
interaction with the outside, and be a model for sustainability.”
Concept statement
CITY OF BIG RAPIDS MICHIGAN
During the summer of 2012, I was awarded a summer research fellowship grant. The purpose of this research grant was to develop a user friendly urban that
design small
assessment
West
Michigan
communities could easily use to
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encourage sustainable growth.
The
assessment was developed
to identify and score potential building sites and thus where the most sustainable growth should occur.
Each the
senior
student studio
within
identified
B
several potential sites around assessment
Big Rapids. The I developed was
then
to
the city of used
quantify
the
sustainable characteristics of each site.
The
sites marked in
red indicate the site score.
A Hanchet B Open C
I chose to
factory site
score
greenfield site
score
across from city hall
D Adjacent
score
to theater
score
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I equally considered my original concept and the assessment scores and determined that the site adjacent to the theater would best suit the design of the community center. Next, I conducted an in-depth site analysis which included climate conditions, site visibility and views, zoning and local ordinances, transportation routes and available utilities. This analysis also included many pictures of the site, streets and surrounding architecture. All of this data helped to shape the design of the finished building.
Gymnasium Locker rooms Dance/Yoga studio Classroom/meeting spaces fitness equipment storage tables & chair storage 5 private offices communal office space office supplies storage theater seating theater support lobby kitchennette & catering laundry cafe’/leased space elevators mechanical solar battery banks lap pool pool storage & support community social space coat rooms theater stage
During this process I had to define what features and spaces the community center should have to fulfill my concept statement. I used an adjacency matrix to define spaces and then begin to conceptualize how each of these spaces should relate to each other. The green dots were used to represent areas that should have a close relationship while the red dots indicated spaces that should be kept separate. Using this information I used Google Sketchup to illustrate volumetric spaces for each use. This allowed me to digitally stack and manipulate each space so as to fit within the site constraints.
Designing the building as separate volumetric spaces allowed me to begin to think about the exterior of the building and how that would relate to the surrounding downtown and the urban fabric. I used hand sketching, Google Sketchup and Adobe Photoshop to conceptualize different configurations. The building began to evolve from a conglomerate of multi-colored spaces to a community center that embodied my initial concept. Because I was able to work seamlessly between hand sketching and digital representation I was able to quickly produce digital progress presentations to my professor and visiting architect but it also allowed me to quickly move into Revit to produce scale models and plans.
When this project was presented to my studio, one of the major requirements of our professor was to design it using an established sustainability assessment; i.e. LEED, BREEAM, Energy Star, etc. I really wanted to design using the requirements of ASHRAE 189.1. However, ASHRAE is a code based method and not an assessment method. To remedy this I designed the building to the ASHRAE standard and then scored the building using the LEED for new buildings assessment. My community center achieved a score of 110 which is equivalent to LEED Gold.
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
Project Name
Project Checklist
Sustainable Sites
14 Y
Y
?
Y Prereq 1
Credit 2 Credit 3 Credit 4.1 Credit 4.2 Credit 4.3 Credit 4.4 Credit 5.1 Credit 5.2 Credit 6.1 Credit 6.2 Credit 7.1
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Site Selection Development Density and Community Connectivity Brownfield Redevelopment Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat Site Development—Maximize Open Space Stormwater Design—Quantity Control Stormwater Design—Quality Control Heat Island Effect—Non-roof Heat Island Effect—Roof Light Pollution Reduction
1 1
Credit 7.2
8
Water Efficiency
Y 4
Prereq 1
Credit 8
Credit 1 Credit 2
4
Materials and Resources, Continued
Possible Points: 26
N
Credit 1
5 1 6
Date
Credit 3
Energy and Atmosphere
Y Y Y 19 7
Prereq 1 Prereq 2 Prereq 3 Credit 1 Credit 2 Credit 3 Credit 4
2 to 4 2 2 to 4
Possible Points: 35
Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems Minimum Energy Performance Fundamental Refrigerant Management Optimize Energy Performance On-Site Renewable Energy Enhanced Commissioning Enhanced Refrigerant Management Measurement and Verification Green Power
3 2
Credit 5
9
Materials and Resources
Y
Prereq 1
Credit 6
Possible Points: 10
Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction Water Efficient Landscaping Innovative Wastewater Technologies Water Use Reduction
31
1 5 1 6 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 2
?
N Credit 4 Credit 5 Credit 6
1 14 Y Y 1
Credit 7
Prereq 1 Prereq 2 Credit 1
Credit 3.1 Credit 3.2 Credit 4.1 Credit 4.2 Credit 4.3 Credit 4.4 Credit 5 Credit 6.1 Credit 6.2 Credit 7.1 Credit 7.2 Credit 8.1 Credit 8.2
Credit 1.1
1 to 19 1 to 7 2 2 3 2
Credit 1.2 Credit 1.3 Credit 1.4 Credit 1.5 Credit 2
Credit 1.2
2 2
Credit 2 Credit 3
Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Increased Ventilation Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control Controllability of Systems—Lighting Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort Thermal Comfort—Design Thermal Comfort—Verification Daylight and Views—Daylight Daylight and Views—Views
Credit 1.2
1 to 3 1 1 to 2 1 to 2
Innovation in Design: Specific Innovation in Design: Specific Innovation in Design: Specific Innovation in Design: Specific Innovation in Design: Specific LEED Accredited Professional
Credit 1.3 Credit 1.4
76
Regional Priority: Regional Priority: Regional Priority: Regional Priority:
Specific Specific Specific Specific
Title Title Title Title Title
1 1 1 1 1 1
Possible Points: 4 Credit Credit Credit Credit
Total Certified 40 to 49 points
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Possible Points: 6
Regional Priority Credits Credit 1.1
Credit 1.1
Possible Points: 15
Innovation and Design Process
Possible Points: 14
Storage and Collection of Recyclables Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements Construction Waste Management Materials Reuse
1 to 2 1 to 2 1 1
Indoor Environmental Quality
Credit 2
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Recycled Content Regional Materials Rapidly Renewable Materials Certified Wood
1 1 1 1
Possible Points: 110 Silver 50 to 59 points
Gold 60 to 79 points
Platinum 80 to 110
WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
In my concept statement I wrote that the building was to be “inviting to all residents (and) transparent to encourage interaction with the outside.� To accomplish this goal, the sidewalk and street had to be redesigned as well. Parking along Michigan Ave was reconfigured to be angled parking on the side of the street the community center is on and parallel parking on the other; mid-block at the crosswalk for the entrance the parking switches sides. This forms a chicane which will serve to slow traffic and make that area more inviting to walkers and cyclists. Extensive and varied seating along the building, street trees and the cover bus shelter nestled under the canopy to the entrance also help to make the street more user friendly. The raised deck, accessible from the street or the interior of the building give citizens the chance to spread out on the stairs or sit in relative privacy and watch people walk by or look inside to the pool area.
covered bus shelter
main lobby
mechanical laund. community social space
pool storage & mechanical
theater theater support
lockers storage
lap pool
32’x75’
gymnasium
Basement Floor Plan
Ground
level
Floor Plan
classroom yoga studio
classroom yoga studio kitchennete social space admin. offices
mechan. room
outdoor social gathering volleyball / raquetball
Second Floor Plan
Third Floor Plan
solar battery bank storage
Above & Below: plentiful and varied options for outdoor seating encourage social interaction of different degrees.
Above: This canopy over the entrance serves to invite visitors directly into the main lobby and to cover the enclosed bus shelter located near the curb. Below: This third level social events deck overlooks the downtown and is the perfect place for gatherings such as receptions, open houses and private parties.
Above: The main lobby seves to punch a transparent core Above: The community social room offers activities for through the building acting also to provide a passage community members and opens onto the sidewalk through a through to the parking lots in the rear. 20’ nanowall Below: This 2-story atrium space on the second floor provides yet another social space for visitors and a kithennette space for employees and volunteers.
Below: The lap pool area is visible from the exterior through the slit windows and from interior windows in the main hallway.
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS DON BUCHOLZ
ARCHITECTURE & SUSTAINABILITY Left: This designed in
12” x 12” album cover I Art 101. My professor chose
is a
this one and several others in the class to
display at a rock-n-roll themed cocktail
University. This and watercolor.
party at the using ink
Below: When
was drawn
friends of mine lost their
home several years ago, they asked me to design their new home.
This
is a picture
as the home neared completion.
Top “In
right:
A
watercolor painting
the orchard”.
semester
Art 101 2012.
Top
This
during my
left:
This
I
named
was completed
course in the spring
This
is a children’s picnic table
built.
It
I
designed and
is constructed of pine and was sealed
prior to and after construction.
rendering was made during
my second year of architectural training at
Ferris. I
used colored pencils and
markers to render the image.
Bottom: This
is
completed also for
“We’re together”. drawing
a
pencil
Art 101. I
drawing
I
named this
getting the band back
34
Top
left:
While
serving on the building
committee for my church, model.
Many
I completed this
of the people had trouble
envisioning how the new building would look, so
Top
I
constructed this to help.
right:
bench.
It
I
designed
and
built
this
is constructed from white pine
and sealed with a waterproof sealant.
Bottom: I
designed
and
built
several
of these children’s picnic tables for my
family and friends and sold four of them.
This
is a picture of my two children, a
niece and a friend at a summer party.