Junping Zhou Portfolio_20231025 by bly115

Escape from Isolation Portofolio of Junping. Zhou Application for Assistant Architect selected works from 2018-2023

P3-P6 Regenerative Relic ---An urban farm in a gasholder ruin P7-P10 Bathing in the Woods ---A retro bathing facility for the community P11-P14 Rest above the Horizon ---A retirement home for the community P15-P18 The library for reading ---A library to intrigue reading among children P19-P21 Music for the Community ---A music school as a Plaza P22-P24 Chengdu Long Quan Mountain TOD ---A pleasure to transfer P25-P28 Overall Planning and Architectural Sscheme Design of Guanyinshan Area ---Resort based on local cultural historic relic P29 Postgraduate Thesis Project ---The Exploration and Evaluation of the Appropriate Types of Blinds for Student Apartments in Sheffield, UK through Parametric Simulation P30-33 Live Project

---Retrofitting for Hope Valley College, Sheffield

01 REGENERATIVE RELIC An urban farm in a gasholder ruin duo project |2023.2-2023.5

Gasholders were common infrastructures until being replaced in the late 20th century. However, some of them left the structure still remain partially as memory for the nearby community. The community are left in different fates with some needed a renaissance. This project is dedicated to have a community hub combined with urban farm build upon a gasholder relic. Not only is it intended to raise a possible solution to the vegetable shortage crisis in UK, but also based on the community's memory to avoid "coming out of nowhere".

Visions of those livedin Brightside &Wincobank, Sheffield Interview with the locals: Who they are and what they want What does the community need?

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Phase Design Strategy Stage 2: Increase in scale, attract outsiders, generate income Two circles of high-rise structures fall to t he ground, r estoring the effect of the Gas Holder on the city skyline. Visually guide outsiders to participate. With the participation of outsiders, the commercial content of the kiosk becomes richer and the scale of vegetable planting increases, which not only meets the needs of residents, but also sells fresh vegetables and lower than market prices to outsiders, creating additional income and attracting outsiders to participate in the Gas Holder.

Stage 1: Improve the environment Address the needs of residents With a small amount of financial support from the government, the site was initially cleaned, and the soil quality of the site was improved by planting green plants and the water quality of the pool was purified. First of all, two circles are opened to put in place the foundation of the construction facilities and kiosks that provide the hydroponic vegetable frame of the pool. Provide low rent kiosks and vegetable growing Spaces for residents. Addressing residents' needs for food and vegetables and gathering activities, and transforming Gas holders into green Spaces open to residents.

Stage 3: Business transformation, create jobs After the Gas Holder has improved the environment, realized the initial phase of urban farm, and gained the attention of outsiders, further investment will be made to renovate and open the Gas Pipes garden.

Stage 4: Consumption upgrading, better community facilities, gasholder as a sceond city node At the same time, a green park to purify the environment of the GasHolder and a museum to retain some of the legacy facilities of the Gas Holder will attract the consumption of the Gas Holder and leave a deep impression on the outsiders. It also enables local residents to engage in social and collective activities to address their vegetable needs and create jobs and revenue, making the Gas Holder a symbol of community identity.

At the same time, the kiosk area can be organized by local Theater Performance Union to carry out drama performances during nonsales periods. Gas Ppies garden visits and cultural performances are provided to residents and visitors. At the same time, Gas Pipes garden and performance management will provide management

Details: Structure, Material and Consistency Exploded Axonometric Diagram of the ﬂoating planter

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The main structural unit of the sun room is a frame composed of steel columns and wooden boards. The screw structure is used to fix and combine the beams and columns. The vertical columns are fixed to each other by mortise and tenon. Each node of the column is fitted with a node-ring, and the facades are connected by crossed steel cables to provide tension support for the facades. The railings are made of simple steel in custom sizes. To achieve cost savings, lightweight design for easy assembly and disassembly.

The incubator is the carrier between the pro - horizontal platform and vegetable planting. In the material selection of polypropylene composite lightweight material, to provide stable structural support, while providing buoyancy on the water surface. Through the appropriate density of the mesh frame, to provide a surface cultivation infrastructure for vegetables. At the same time, in order to adapt to the water demand of different kinds of vegetables and roots, through the bottom support, different height of the cultivation rack is set for different kinds of vegetables cultivation environment. For different height of the incubator, from the water level of the incubator, to different height of the species. By setting the platform with different height difference, the proper operation mode of human body can be achieved. Conducive to vegetable planting daily operation and harvest. 1. Lighting: As a closed sunlight room, we selected Polyethylene (PE) plastic films for the exterior facade. It is used for photosynthesis of hydroponic crops in the sun room. Meanwhile, the multi-layer structure provides space structure for people to block sunlight. 2. Ventilation: the pool of the sun room is lower than the ground. Since the heat absorption efficiency of the water environment is higher than that of the external environment, the air flows from the outside of the first floor into the interior. At the same time, because of the transpiration of the plants, the air pressure in the upper space of the sunroom is higher than the outside environment, and the air flows from the inside out. Realize the air circulation of the lower inflow and the upper outflow. 3. Water saving: In the outer ring structure of the sun room, we use the column as a hollow water collection device. The external rain water is drained through the support of the ceiling, and the water is collected and reused through the column water collection device. At the same time, the water vapor produced by internal transpiration will condense in the inner ceiling, collecting water in the same way.�

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02 BATHING IN THE WOODS Bootle Reformation Pt1: A retro bathing facility for the community individual project |2020.9-2021.1

The building consists of two floors: Ground floor serve as lobby, mechanics in some parts and open area/pla-za for the community. Second floor is the main bathing area. While bathing on the first floor, because the pool which has glass has no close-up surrounding buildings, there are no privacy concerns and the bathing people can look down the people in the plaza while they won’t be spied from the ground. The pool is a mixture of cold (outside) and hot (inside). The plaza serve multiple functions for the community.

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Bathing: What it means, what can it do and what can it be Bathing in the nature Implementing the traditional UK

The structure connecting the different part of the bathing facility, the circulation. Users walk through the first floor as if in the tree crown while the sunshine penetrates through the glass roof and floor towards the ground where the community is. Sunshine Penetrates thourgh the tree crown, creating a smoothy environment underneath.

Sun Light penetrating the Dense Tree Shades

Alexandra Stock-Dock workers in Bootle Beams and Columns act like Trees Bootle New Strand-Train Station#2

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Light Industry Factory Workers in Bootle Traditional British Countryside Residence

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The need of bathing: labour works Apart from individual commercials, most of the occupation in Bootle are related to light or even heavy industry. Manual labour works need relaxation and bathing might be a decent solution. The meaning of Bathing The process of bathing is the moment one’s body closest to nature as probably the only time being fully naked. In this way bathing is actually a moment to ﬂee from mundane business and indulge in nature. When it comes to nature, a tree is one of the most creature symbolize the nature. It is eternal, quiet but vigours. Bathing in a tree might be the idea.

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03 REST ABOVE THE HORIZONS Bootle Reformation Pt2: A retirement home for the community individual project |2021.2-2021.6

This is a community based retirement home. Initially led by the university and local non-profit organization SAFE in Bootle. It is aimed to revive the community after COVID. The retirement home consists of two sets of flats with a terrace in the middle. A park build on the ruins of St. Mary church on the west and an exhibition center set behind the local pub. A sky bridge connects the three part together. To have three parts is to have three types of spaces from private to public. This retirement home is not just a place for the elders to spend their time but to be their new home. Therefore, making public and semi-public space is one method to avoid them feeling isolated. Functions are also

Bootle: What makes the Retirement Home Different 1. The elders need a peaceful life while not being completly separated. 2. The elders should always keep connected to the society mentally and physically. Their residence should be easily visited and friendly to guests for staying, whether indoor or outdoor. 3. The elders need to keep their daily lives interesting and not aparted from the society. They need places for them to spend their day.

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The Site: Sitting around local non-profit organization SAFE's hub and surrounded by dense residentials. Close to public transports.

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04 THE LIBRARY FOR READING A library to intrigue reading among children individual project |2019.2-2019.6

The library is for reading initially as the name suggest-ed. However, not many children today still have the interest to go to the library with the growing populari-zation of smart phones. Those who still insist the habit largely using it solely for a public study room. Reading unquestionably is vital to people especially children. It is therefore a necessity to cultivate the habit of reading among children. This project is aimed at designing a library mostly for children and partially for the public as well. The purpose is to intrigue children’s spontaneous interest on reading.

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1. A library not only to compensate study, but just to intrigue reading in order to cultivate the habit of reading. 2. Away from electronic interference especially smart phones. �. Have a site for sporting.�

Initial Spaces: Lobby, Exhibition, Oﬃce, Logistics The space reserved for exhibition and potential promotion. The reception function of the space corresponds the ﬁrst part of Pinocchio’s story.

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Developed Spaces: Media Center To trigger reading, television and movie may be helpful. First to arouse the interest of children to the speci ic story and introduce the rest of the story to them from reading. This space is served as the media center where children begin to learn the world but through a conventionally “bad” way. This corresponds to the second and third part is the main body of the story, where Pinocchio experience setbacks while learning the world and humanity.

Final Spaces: Main Library, Gym The final part of the architecture is served as the main library, where the readers find their book after they took interest in the stories. This corresponds to the last two parts of the story is where Pinocchio finds his redemption and becomes human. This is where the teenagers and children learn. It also comes with an in-door gym for teenagers to relax after reading.

Reading through the Story The story of Pinocchio is about a puppet after given life by a fairy. Beginning as a childish, reckless immature boy, he went through a series of adventures and finnaly grow into a kind and smart boy. He went from imperfect but warm-hearted to mature, after a step-by-step growth, went from ignorance to careeful. To intrigue reading, television and movie can be helpful. First to arouse the interest of children to the specific story and introduce the rest of the story to them from reading. The architecture has three parts: The lobby, the media center-For film watching and the library. A 3 stage to introduce children to reading. »Media Center 3F Mini Theater 3F Media Center

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05 MUSIC FOR THE COMMUNITY A Music School as a Plaza individual project |2020.2-2020.6

This is a music school built in Rope Walks, Liverpool. This is a music school built in Rope Walks, Liverpool, a historic district where you will found most of the arts and music shops. Alongside the site are residential buildings and small offices mixed with commercials. Plazas, especially in Italy, means just more than a square space, but a place to rest, to gather, to inspire and to regenerate. Tremendous activities can take place in a plaza without requiring any settled spaces or rules. All activities can take place naturally. A plaza built semi-in door while the upstairs being a music school for all ages might be an idealnew home. Therefore, making public and semi-public space is one method to avoid them feeling isolated. Functions are also set to meet their preferable needs.

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The music school mainly compose of a lobby& plaza combination and an auditorium, apart from the classroom. The plaza and the lobby are for the nearby public to rest and perform, especially for workers during their noon break. The auditorium is just located one floor underground with direct access from the classrooms on upper floors. The space combo is a public-semi public-private design.

06 CHENGDU LONG QUAN SHAN TOD DESIGN A Pleasure to Transfer

professional competition team project |2022.3

A TOD project for Long Quan Mountain Station in Chengdu, China. The special of this design is the transfer tunnels between two stations. Normally they are dull designs with unpleasant ventilation and no view at all. This project tried to combine it with the commercial center together, making a desirable walk experience under the completion of base requirement of the client.

A Better Transfer Experience Open corridor for transfer Traditionally, if two tube stations are separated from each other but require transfer, a long corridor will be constructed to connect the two (normally underground). These corridors can reach up to 500 meters with no exterior view and totally rely on mechanical ventilation. Experiences can be unpleasant especially during rush hours. This is based on the transfer corridor located right next to the main shopping mall. It is to breakthourgh

Normal Transition Tunnel: Completly rely on mechanic ventilation, no natural lighting

Proposed Transition Tunnel: Semi Open to recieve natural lighting and ventilation, less reliability on mechanics

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Semi-Open Transition Corridor: Natural Ventilation and Lighting, Green and Energy-Saving

A View of the Step Garden While Transitioning

07 OVERALL PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL SCHEME DESIGN OF GUANYINSHAN AREA Stone Villa but refurbished

professional competition team project |2022.3-4

Villa Scattered among the Swallow. The resort took place in Shishi City, Fujian Province, which was once part of the silk roads. Fujian Province also has a significant number of returned overseas Chinese and overseas due to its early involvement in international student exchange programs. The small villas scattered within the hotel draw inspiration from the traditional local architecture of Shishi City, known as " 石厝 "

Site Analysis and Conservation Strategy Strategy 01 The site is located on the beach opposite Redtaiwan Road in the southeast of Sandi Village, Yongning Town. To the north, there is the Redtaiwan Park, to the west, the Coastal Expressway, to the south, the Golden Coast Project, and to the east, the Taiwan Strait. Sandi Village is a traditional residential village with most houses being traditional stone houses, locally known as "Dongcuo."

Preserving the original features and elements of the the stone villas ( 石厝）

Stone villa, or " 石厝 " (Shicuo) in Chinese, are traditional residences in the coastal regions of Fujian. They were adapted to suit the unique coastal environment. Since the Fujian coast is prone to typhoons, these houses were typically constructed using stone rather than wood. In terms of design, the streamlined swallowtail roof of these buildings provides excellent lightning protection. The added weight of the roof enhances its stability in strong winds. The roof design often incorporates perforated tiles, serving both decorative and functional purposes. The openings allow wind to pass through, reducing damage and erosion to the roof. In some cases, stone blocks are placed on the roof tiles to prevent them from being blown away by strong winds. Stone houses have been a distinctive feature of coastal Fujian for centuries, and their design features for wind resistance are of great value and significance, particularly in areas prone to high winds and typhoons.

Strategy 02 Conserving existing site historical relics and site signatures.

Strategy 03 Maintain the spatial sense of the original stone villa.

Site Boundary Preserved Original Stone Villa Rebuild on the Relic

Stone Villa Current Status

Stone Villa Refurbishment - Principle 1. Preserve the essence of history Preserve value, optimize and upgrade building materials; display in their original form to the public as much as possible.

2. Recall the atmosphere of the village Utilize the original layout while optimizing the flow of entry and exit, preserving the village atmosphere.

"Changing with the times."

3. Inserting new vitality functions. The focus is on attracting the younger generation with a variety of activities, such as museums, cultural creativity, and the combination of diverse cultures and spaces, to add new vitality to Stone Villa. 4. Creating a humane place Preserving the original scale of Stone Villa, harmonizing spaces, and combining it with a new integrated complex to create an empowered commercial space.

Stone House Refurbishment - Strategy

Stone House Refurbishment - Strategy 1. Adhering to the spatial concept of Shicuo, incorporating courtyard greenery and semi-open spaces. Many Stone Villa structures often expose columns, forming semi-open outdoor spaces, providing convenient areas for fishing and agricultural activities. Inside the building, creating courtyards with greenery and semi-open spaces (enclosed by stone columns) to enrich the spatial experience."

2. Utilizing the distinctive windproof window openings of Shicuo, increasing facade diversity. Stone Villa features a design with various random small window openings to allow strong winds to pass through, preventing damage to walls and roofs while also harnessing wind energy resources to mitigate the heat. Continuing with square window designs to enhance the facade diversity.

3. Preserving the stone-based beam and column structure and layout, achieving a combination of aesthetics and stability. Stone Villa predominantly utilizes a beam and column structure, characterized by the placement of columns embedded within walls and partially exposed. Using a modern design language and optimizing material selection with a focus on stone, allowing the columns to be both load-bearing and aesthetically pleasing.

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Stone-Brick Texture Facade Texture Division

08 Design Thesis Project The Exploration and Evaluation of the Appropriate Types of Blinds for Student Apartments in Sheffield, UK through Parametric Simulation individual project |2023.4-2023.8

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This stage is to simulate the glare situation in 18 rooms scattered around Sheffield with different parameters of w-w ratio, orientation and external context. Time span is the 15th of March to September from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m. hourly. After the original data, 5 different kinds of fabric blinds and louvers are applied to simulate again to see the results.

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A total of 5 different types of window coverings were selected, including 3 types of fiber curtains labelled A, B, and C, and 2 different sizes of louvers labelled A and B, data provided by Lutron Fabrics (2023). Fiber curtain A has a transmittance of 0.1 and an openness factor of 0.01 . Fiber curtain B has a transmittance of 0.04 and an openness factor of 0.03. Fiber curtain C has a transmittance of 0.18 and an openness factor of 0.1. Louver A has a depth of 0.1 meters and a quantity of 16. Louver B has a depth of 0.035 meters and a quantity of 50, both with an angle of 20°.

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09 LIVE PROJECT

Retrofitting for Hope Valley College, Sheffield group project |2022.9-2022.11

The project is as stated, "live", which contains design phase, mapping phase and construction phase all in 6 weeks with Hope Valley College as a real client. We inspected around the campus and exchanged informations with the client about their wishes and daily routines. After gathering information from the teachers and the students several times with the evaluation of available manpower, time, and funds, we believe that the renovation measures that the team can complete on its own during the project period include relaying the ground tiles for the small garden, improving the paint on certain walls. Additionally, we have provided the school with improvement suggestions and strategies for enhancing the insulation of the annex building and some windows. As such, we conducted constructions and toured local students with basic architecture knowledge as "Lead Day" and handed in the possible future retrofit strategy.

Retrofit Process: Problem and Solution Science Block Expansion & Retrofit

Window Thermal Comfort Retrofit

Allotment/Backyard Refurbish

Atrium Garden Mural

Over 50 years old and have exceeded their life expectancy, these structures are in D1 condition, presenting non-compliance and safety risks. The surveys show that these buildings have not received any upgrades since their construction in 1970, making refurbishment unfeasible due to extensive damage, including severe roof corrosion and water damage.

The windows in the classrooms were also found to have inadequate heat insulation performance through student interviews and discussions with the school, indicating a need for improvement.

The backyard has been left without proper flooring for a long time, with the only measure to prevent mud and soil erosion being the placement of plastic moisture barriers. After investigation of the students council and discussion with the teachers, the outdated and unattractive allotment goes on the list of retrofit required . There were bricks from the school's construction blocks, piled on one side of the backyard, can be used for flooring.

As another part of "constructing for the client's practical use," the school's courtyard garden walls have also been consistently rated as somewhat dull by the students. The courtyard, as a space adjacent to the cafeteria, has the potential to provide additional dining space while becoming more aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, the team collaborated with the students on Lead Day to paint the walls.

The continued deterioration of these buildings may lead to their closure and the need for temporary classrooms. Chris James, the CEO of the school's Trust, advocates for replacing these temporary structures with a single-story extension to the main school block to create a better learning environment. However, the school lacks the financial resources to undertake this project, as it has commitments to other schools within the trust.

After conducting a detailed investigation and research into the available funds and the scope of the renovation space at the school, the team provided the school with a renovation strategy manual divided into four progressive stages.

As a result, the team has decided to renovate the school's backyard by laying new flooring as part of "constructing for the client's practical use". The process involves removing all the moisture barriers and excess soil, spreading sand and then laying the bricks. The final step of bricklaying is a collaborative effort with students to engage them and help them gain knowledge about construction work.

After conducting a thorough investigation and research into the available sources of funding and the actual site conditions, the team has presented the school with a possible temporary canopy design and an explanation of available funding sources. This information has been compiled into a manual.

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The present state of the school is such that it does not have insulation or an effective way of keeping cool in the summer months. As a response to this, the school has a series of solutions to solve overheating in the school. Provision of trees from the Queens Green Canopy means that trees can be planted along the perimeter of the building, providing shade on the windows from the sun in summer. Additionally, the pack provided by the students outlines insulation that could be added to the walls to keep the building warm in winter and cool in summer.

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Team Lucia Mugena Ethan Medd Mia Deaville Amelia Coles Yuhan Zhou(Hannah) Kang Xuexuan(Leonore) Greg Cockburn Felicity Heath Junping Zhou (Frank) Maximilian Betley Rachita Binwani Zhou Huang (Michael) Genevieve Leake

The students have put together a pack of information for the school which proposes the future interventions that the school can make that will improve the learning conditions of the current building. This pack of ranges from interventions that can be taken effective-immediately to interventions that will take a longer course of time. A document of funding sources has been given to the school, advising where funding for the interventions may come from so the school is equipped to begin applying.

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Retrofit Process: Problem and Solution Science Block Expansion & Retrofit Booklet Excerpts

Window Thermal Comfort Retrofit Booklet Excerpts

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Design Statement

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Solar Shading // Overheating

Draft Proofing Windows

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2.4 Design Charette Our initial response to this took place as a design charette, for which all team members were present and took part. The initial ideas showed a number of similar themes: • • • • • • • •

In order to address to current issue of overheating in the main building’s south-facing classrooms, we have included a solid covering around the perimeter of the canopy. To ensure this cover is effective at reducing solar gains, we calculated the optimum length of the projection, based on the height of the existing windows and the angle of the sun thorughout the year (see Fig. 18).

Retaining the Science 5 block Removing the Science 4 block Lightweight timber construction Inclusion of an ‘amphitheatre’ element Connections between the main building and the Science 5 block A proposal for an indoor/outdoor social space Planting Inclusion of a greenhouse

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For example, during summer months the windows should be largely shaded from direct sunlight. However, when classrooms would benefit from this solar gains in winter, there should be full exposure to sunlight. This principle has informed our design decisions, and we calculated the optimum projection past the windows to be roughly 2500mm.

These similar themes were noted along with other unique ideas which could further the design development.

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Low cost and small scale interventions to improve thermal comfort within classrooms

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Design Statement

4.3 Design rationale - Post-16 area The existing structure of Science 5 will accommodate a dedicated Post-16 classroom, kitchenette, accessible WC and changing room. This ‘hub’ will incoporate an all-purpose class/social-room, providing teaching space for a variety of activities (such as art classes and yoga) in an informal setting that can also offer a breakout space for students. The kitchenette will be separated by a large feature sliding door, closing off the area to create a ‘neat’ single room if necessary. Internally, these rooms could be finished with natural materials such as timber panelling or, potentially, the building’s brick construction exposed underneath the plaster.

This indoor/outdoor area is designed to be flexible and can used for different purposes throughout the day; learning space as well as an informal break space. Presently, the pupils at the school spend most of their time at lunch inside in corridors, especially in winter as the field is not in use, as there is no main indoor meeting space. This area can be used during lunch and break for the pupils to socialise and eat outside of the canteen. Additionally, it provides the school with a new outdoor learning space that can be used for lessons such as drama or outdoor art in the summer times. The PTFA have a particular focus on wellbeing, and so this space can double up as a place for staff and student yoga to take place.

Large bi-folding doors will open directly onto a covered outdoor area and the allotment, ensuring the classroom retains a close connection with the external environment. A greenhouse for exclusive use of Post-16 students is included adjacent to the covered space, and a separate polytunnel is part of the wider allotment masterplan.

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Storage for tools will need to be accommodated in a separate, lockable facility. The existing garages are proposed to be demolished and rebuilt, but capacity was not available to incorporate them into the main building design.

Proposed view of indoor/outdoor area

Fix awnings to windows along south facade to decrease solar gain.

Tree Shading Using the trees acquired through the Queen’s Canopy fund with the Wildlife Trust, create a natural barrier from the sun by planting a number along the south facade of the building. This helps reduce the solar gain within the south facing classrooms. See Appendix for Site wide tree planting strategy.

Windows can be responsible for 10% of total heat loss from a building with two thirds of this heat loss caused by leaking/draughty window seals.

02. Window film/heat shrink covering Effective, inexpensive and easy-to-install requiring only a blow-dryer. Provides increased insulation for colder months.

01. Weatherstripping

03. Re-Caulking window seals

Weatherstripping helps provide a seal around leaking window frames and is a relatively cost effective solution. However, it provides a shorter term solution of 1-3 years until replacement is needed.

04. Foam Tape Adaptable to any size, foam tape secures leaks preventing air from passing through gaps.

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Thermal Strategies

Internal Retrofit

2.1 Strip Out of Existing Typical Classroom Wall Build-Up

2.2 Proposed Retrofit Section Aluminium Capping Spa finish on asphalt Roof deck unit faced with flaxboard

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Extract of aerial view focusing on external allotment area

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Proposed view of indoor/outdoor area

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During classes

Typical day for post-16 students as described during engagement session

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Design Statement

4.4 Phased approach

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Different inhabitations of indoor/outdoor space

As a result of the separate funding streams that will be necessary to fully realise the Science Block masterplan, as well as the need for teaching to continue during construction, it will be necessary to phase the construction process. This process is indicated in the diagrams below, and is summarised as follows:

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The existing structure does not have insulation, so the proposed retrofit aims to provide an improvement on U-Value and efficiency. Steico Wood fibre therm dry insulation provides a low lambda value of 0.037 W/(m*K) and has lower embodied carbon compared to more conventional synthetic insulation.

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The phase 02 proposal should provide a large improvement on U-Value aiming for 0.15-0.18 W/m²K.

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Thermal Strategies

Full Retrofit

3.1 Strip Out of Existing Typical Classroom Wall Build-Up

Phase 1 - Demolish Science 4 block and external garages

3.2 Proposed Retrofit Section Aluminium Capping Spa finish on asphalt

Phase 2 - Build new Science wing adjacent to ‘Science 5’ (CIF funding application)

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Phase 3 - Refurbish Science 5 to include new roof construction, new external insulation and cladding, internal renovation to create Post-16 hub and flexible classroom (External funding) Phase 4 - Construct covered canopy over central courtyard (External funding)

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Full scale retrofit of existing buildings to provide maximum thermal comfort and building fabric efficiency

Phase 5 - Allotment including greenhouses, new polytunnel, planters, pond, orchard, amphitheatre, Eco-trail (External funding)

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Steico wood fibre therm dry rigid insulation, 150mm Open web joists, galvanised

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Phase 2 - Build new Science wing adjacent to Science 5 (CIF funding application)

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Fig. 27 Phase 3 - Refurbish ‘Science 5’ to include new roof construction, new external insulation and cladding, internal renovation to create Post-16 hub and flexible classroom. (Private funding) 25

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Phase 5 - Allotment including greenhouses, new polytunnel, planters, pond, orchard, amphitheatre, Eco-trail (Private funding) 26

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The phase 03 retrofit proposal should provide a large improvement on U-Value aiming for below 0.15W/m²K to make it passiv haus standard. This u-value requires increased amounts of insulation, which is why an external retrofit takes place in this phase, to bring total insulation depth to 350mm.

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Retrofit Process: Problem and Solution Allotment/Backyard Refurbish

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