Longshaw Seed Bank by lydia.gilbert.lmg

LONGSHAW SEED BANK

SPACE ETHOS & RESEARCH

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SPACE ETHOS & DESIGN APIRATIONS

IMMERSIVE ENVIRONMENT

EDUCATIONAL SPACE

SUSTAINABILITY

GREEN SPACE PRESERVTION

FAMILY FRIENDLY

LONGSHAW SEED BANK THE SEED PRESERVATION PROCESS

1. Clean Your Seeds Promptly After Removing them from Your Plants

2. Dry Your Seeds Before Storing

3. Freezing Seeds for Long Term Storage

4. Open Area Storing of Seeds for Shorter Term

5. Monitor the Seed Storage Environment Once Per Month

6. Careful Transition from Storage to Planting

LONGSHAW SEED BANK AREA RESEARCH THE PEAK DISTRICT

More than a third of the national park (35%) is designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) where important plants, wildlife and geological formations should be conserved. Most are privatelyowned though often publicly-accessible.

Resident population: 38,000

It has 65 miles of off-road dedicated cycling and walking trails and we own 34 miles of disused railways:

Visitors: The Peak District National Park has 13.25 million visitors every year (STEAM, 2018) and is one of the most popular national parks in the UK. It is NOT the second-most visited national park in the world after Mount Fuji – this is an error which has been widely-repeated on the internet, but is not true.

An estimated 20 million people live within one hour’s journey of the Peak District. More than 50 million people live within four hours’ journey.

Nearly 90 per cent of the national park is farmland (around 1,800 farms).

Around 520 sq km (202 sq miles) is open access land – open to walkers without having to stick to paths

Climate: average rainfall 1025mm a year (Eng/Wales av. 985mm), sunshine 3.9 hours a day (Eng/Wales av. 4.3), average temperature 10.3ºC (Eng/Wales 10.3ºC).

It has 1,600 miles of public rights of way (footpaths, bridleways and tracks) including 64 miles accessible to disabled people.

Landscape: impressive gritstone edges (the Dark Peak); steep limestone dales (White Peak); 196 sq miles (51,000 ha) of moorland; rolling hills and farmland (south west Peak). Caverns famed for rare Blue John stone, 5,440 miles (8756 km) of dry stone wall, 55 reservoirs supplying 450million litres of water a day.

SITE ANALYSIS

LONGSHAW SEED BANK CHOOSING A SITE

SITE TWO: This site is on the exit from wooded area on the edge of an open space spanning across Longshaw estate where cows and sheep graze. This site is on a slight incline and can look across the valley at amazing views. It also has pedestrian access from the back of the site which is on the higher level, which could be am interesting feature that drives the buildings scheme. This site had high levels of wind however this could easily be resolved in design.

PROS ✓ ✓ ✓

Nice views Slight Gradient in Landscape Path behind Site

CONS ✗ ✗ ✗

Wind Furthest from amenities Gradient not as steep as site 3

SITE THREE:

SITE ONE:

This is the most complex site overall, the site is lightly curved and on a steep incline, there are wo path one running along the lower side of the site and one running on the upper level. The addition of a close-by car park is a useful feature. The site is relatively sheltered from wind because of adjacent trees. Although most views are block there is the opportunity to frame perspectives. There is grazing cattle on site which could either be embraced or resolved in the scheme.

This site is very close the main carpark at Longshaw and is the closest to the visitors centre and café out of the three sites. In addition it has road access running alongside the site meaning it could be useful for deliveries in the building. And finally there is a natural stream running g through the site which could be a beautiful feature in the building’s design or be used as a source of energy/ sustainable tool in the scheme.

PROS

CONS

PROS ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Steep gradient Sheltered from wind 2 points of access (paths) Road access Carpark close-by

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Road Noise Blocked views

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Good access Close to on site amenities Nice natural features Nice views

CONS ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Flat landscape Water obstacle Wet Land Road Noise Wind

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SITE CONDITIONS & FEATURES

SITE GRADIENT & CONTOURS: The site has multiple level changes, the gradient of the site is approximately 20.8º. With a 3.8m change in level.

Shale and gritstone are much more impermeable which is why the Dark Peak soil holds much more water forming the very acidic peat bogs. Because it is so acidic, only specialised plants grow here. Prone to frost pockets.

368.7m

364m

360.2m 355m

Namurian Gritstones & Shales

Permo-triassic Sandstones & Marls

Visean Limestones & Shales

Westphalian Coals, Shales & Sandstones

However, its high carbon content means it acts as a ‘carbon sink’ i.e. a store of carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere and add to global warming. It also acts as a sponge for rain water, thus slowing down the run-off of rain water and helping the prevention of flooding in surrounding towns and cities .

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RAINFALL DATA

Fig.10b: This graph looks at the climate of the site and is useful in looking at when controlled heating an cooling may be needed in the building.

FLOOD RISK AT LONGSHAW ESTATE – SURFACE WATER

Coursed Squared Gritstone

Stone Slated Roof

Ashlar Squared Gritstone

Ashlar and coursed squared gritstone, with coped gables and moulded kneelers, some with ball finials. Ashlar ridge and sidewall stacks and stone slated roofs. Irregular plan and elevations. (Historic England)

The soil at Longshaw estate is very wet and boggy, this is because of the characteristics of each layer: • Limestone dissolves in rain water, cracks are enlarged and so surface water soon disappears underground. • Gritstone absorbs water very slowly and so has rivers and bogs on it's surface. • Shale is physically weak, but, if undisturbed, it forms a barrier to water. However despite the soil’s ability to store water, the flood-risk from surface water remains very low.

Fig.10c: This graph looks at humidity and rainfall, the high amount of rainfall could be useful in a rainwater collection and recycling system.

GRITSTONE

SHALE

LIMESTONE

OLDER ROCKS

SHALE

GRITSTONE

COAL

VISIBILITY DATA

BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE - LONGSHAW LODGE

BUILT: 1827 with 19th century additions ARCHITECT: Unknown OWNER: National Trust USE: Private apartments LISTING: Grade II listed

Fig.10a: This graph shows the wind direction and wind speed on and around the site, this could be utilised as a sustainable source of energy.

TEMPERATURE DATA

LONGSHAW ESTATE

THE SOIL AND TERRAIN TYPE AT LONGSHAW ESTATE: ACIDIC -SHALE AND GRITSTONE BASED

WIND DATA

WEATHER INFORMATION

Fig.10d: This graph shows the low visibility and high cloud cover on site, useful in looking at day lighting in the building and access to views.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK MY CHOSEN SITE

SITE THREE:

PROS

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Steep gradient Sheltered from wind 2 points of access (paths) Road access Carpark close-by

CONS ✗ ✗

Road Noise Blocked views

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SITE ANALYSIS WINDROSE

TREES ON `SITE

SLOPED AREAS OF SITE

ROADS AND FOOTPATHS

SUN PATH AND PREVAILING WINDS

CARPARK

SITE ACCESS FROM THE SOUTH EAST AND SOUTH WEST FROM THE A625

ACCESS TO WATER FOM FORD

VIEWS

TREES BLOCKING VIEW OF CAR PARK

TREES BLOCKING PREVAILING WINDS

VIEWS

LONGSHAW ESTATE HOUSE

LONGSHAW VISITORS CENTRE

PUBLIC MADE FOOTPATHS THROUGH SITE

NOISE

LONGSHAW SEED BANK

SITE COLOURS SITE COLOURS

LONGSHAW SEED BANK

PEOPLE AND HOW THEY USE THIS SITE

2. 1.

VIEWS

GATES TO WOODED AREA:

BIKE ROUTES:

CYCLE ROUTES

FORD:

DESIRE LINE

VIEWS

FEATURES

DRY STONE WALLS:

DESRE LINES:

GATED ENTRANCE:

CAR PARK CLOSE BY:

LONGSHAW BANK Site 3 SEED Conceptual

Section &

Site Ecology SITE ECOLOGY & VEGETATION PATTERN

CONSERVATION GRAZING: Farming has been part of the OVERVIEW OF LONGSHAW Longshaw landscape for ESTATE: centuries and livestock have Long shaw estate possesses 1,600 played a key role in shaping acres of moor , gritstone and and diversifying the edges landscape. extensive woods with dramatic views Livestock at Longshaw help with over the Derwent Valley. A wonderful nature through place toconservation discover spectacular views of their grazing the Peat District,which ancientshapes woods, and diversifies the landscape. meadows, parkland and heather moorland. The site has unique historical Livestock graze the land in features including millstone quarries and alternative ways to provide packhorse routes. Longshaw estate has different benefits to wildlife multiple facilities including a visitors in the most natural way without centre housed in the Shooting Lodge, a using machinery. Conservation tea room and the existing manor house . grazing is part of the Rangers 'Conservation Management Plan’ which was created with the support of National Trust.

CONSERVATION GRAZING:

ABOUT LONGSHAW ESTATE:

Faming has been part of the Longshaw landscape centuries and livestock Long shaw for estate possesses have played keymoor, role in shaping and 1,600 acres aof gritstone edges and extensive woods withat diversifying the landscape. Livestock dramatic over the Derwent Longshawviews help with nature conservation through their grazing which shapes Valley. A wonderful place to and diversifiesspectacular the landscape. views Livestock discover of graze the District, land in alternative ways to the Peak ancient providemeadows, different benefits to wildlife woods, parkland andin the mostmoorland. natural way without usinghas heather The site machinery. Conservation grazing is part unique historical features of the Rangers ' Conservation including millstone quarries Management Plan ' which was created and packhorse routes. with the support of National Trust. Longshaw estate has multiple facilities including a visitors centre housed in the Shooting Lodge, a tea room and the existing manor house.

The landscape at Longshaw…

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SITE SECTION – NORTH TO SOUTH

LONGSHAW SEED BANK

SITE SECTION – EAST TO WEST

Lower Path

SITE

Upper Path

Road (A625)

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SITE SECTION – EAST TO WEST

Upper Path

SITE

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DESIGN CONCEPT

SHELLS

C O N CEPT: the first law of nature

FOSSILS

PRESERVATION OF LIFE SELF-PRESEVATION

PRESERVATION IN AMBER

SEED PODS

LONGSHAW SEED BANK CONCEPTUAL DRAWING

LONGSHAW SEED BANK ACTIVITIES

INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS

EXPERIMENTS WITH SEEDS

IMMERSIVE SPACES

SPACE PLANNING

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SPACE PLANNING – GROUPING SPACES OUTDOOR SPACES

Outdoor Growing Space

LEGEND: GLAZED ROOMS OPEN SPACES CLOSED SPACES

PUBLIC SPACES

EDUCATIONAL SPACE STORAGE SPACE STAFF ONLY

GREEN SPACE AMENITIES

Indoor Glazed Growing Space 125 sqm

Public Resources & Exhibition Space 50 sqm

Education Space 100 sqm

Toilets 50 sqm

EXHIBITION SPCES

STAFF ONLY

Staff Room (WC) 75 sqm

Service Room 25 sqm

Small Office 15 sqm

SEED STORAGE, PREPERATION ETC

Storage Vault 75 sqm

Laboratory 80 sqm

'Active’ Storage 50 sqm

Cleaning & Packing 10 sqm

Drying Space 10 sqm

Photography Space 5 sqm

Ripening Space 5 sqm

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SKETCHING INITIAL IDEA

Outdoor Growing Space

Balcony System

Shell-Like Structure

Entrance

‘Floating’ Seed Space

OUTDOOR SPACE

Vault & Active Storage STAIRS

SEED SPACES

ENTRANCE Glazed Active frontage

TOILETS Untouched Existing Landscape.

STAFF ONLY PUBLIC SPACE

Exit Platforms for Seating etc. Indoor Growing Space

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SPACE PLANNING – BUBBLE DIAGRAMS

Storage Vault (-18 degrees)

Drying Space

Education Space

Ripe ning Space

Small Office

Seed Preparation Spaces Photogra phy Space

Cleani ng & Packing

Stairs & Lift

Entrance

Indoor Glazed Growing Space

Outdoor Growing Space

Laboratory

Toilets

Service Room

Education Space

'Active’ Storage (0 – 10 degrees)

Public Resources & Exhibition Space

Staff Room (WC)

LONGSHAW SEED BANK MASSING OPTIONS PLACEMENT SURVEY:

VIEW SURVEY: This diagram highlights the views in different directions from the site. The brief asks us to consider these views in the design and layout of our building. The education space for example needs good views, where as the vaults don’t need any views.

This area is in the north and set into the gradient (cold lack of sunlight) – good for the vault rooms as they need to be dark and temperature controlled (cool).

This space has the best views over towards white peak across the valley, these spaces require good views.

This area gets the most sun throughout the day so therefore is perfect for growing.

This space gets some good views, is central in the site so has good access to all other spaces.

This diagram shows which areas on the site are most appropriate for elements of the brief. Exhibition / Education

MASSING OPTION ONE:

LEGEND:

Vaults & Storage

Laboratory

Indoor Growing

MASSING OPTION TWO:

LEGEND:

MASSING OPTION THREE:

LEGEND:

Desire Lines

Views Towards White Peak

Views Over Dark Peak

Existing Footpath

Storage Vaults

Laboratory & Seed Prep Spaces

Educational Space

Indoor Growing Space

Exhibition Space

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Outdoor Growing Space

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Outdoor Growing Space

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Outdoor Growing Space

Desire Lines

Views Towards White Peak

Views Over Dark Peak

Existing Footpath

Storage Vaults

Laboratory & Seed Prep Spaces

Desire Lines

Views Towards White Peak

Views Over Dark Peak

Existing Footpath

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Some spaces are getting very little light. There's a lack of ventilation space through the building, needs a more open-play layout No consideration of accurate space sizes and hierarchy.

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This design considers the existing desire lines on the site instead of creating new. It considers solar strategy when locating the storage facilities in the north (coolest area of the building). Similarly the indoor growing space is located in the most ideal location for the most sunlight.

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The growing space could act a great location for ventilation strategies. Cooler service spaces, vaults located in the north, this is sensible because they don’t need light either. Good lightning in the education space & exhibition space. Indoor growing space is located in the centre of the building, this could mean there’s a lack of light getting to this space. The outdoor growing spaces will be shaded early morning/late afternoon. Some northern spaces are cramped together causing ventilation issues.

SPACIAL OPTIONS LEGEND

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This design has moved the outdoor growing space to lower levels making them much more accessible. It had made the internal growing space more of a central feature and as a column to help with ventilation. It has considered lighting more than the previous massing strategy.

PROS

RATIONALE

CONS

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Sensible layout considering solar strategies. Cooler service spaces located in the north and growing spaces located in the south. Utilises roof space for the outdoor growing area, which adds thermal mass.

PROS

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CONS

PROS

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Very angular layout that influences a flow through the spaces Flows along the gradient rather than down it like my other options Cooler spaces located in the north to avoid passive solar gain. Outdoor growing space gets full south sun.

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There is a lack of light getting to the exhibition space, it has north light however it may need artificial lighting in order to maintain lux. Indoor growing space gets full sun however it could block light and view access to other spaces.

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This design considers the gradient more than the other options, it uses the gradient into two steps which will mean less need to level the site out. This design has a better use of diffused north light and the idea to block more direct sunlight with the indoor growing space.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK

SPACIAL OPTIONS LEGEND

MASSING OPTIONS

SPACIAL OPTIONS 2:

SPACIAL OPTIONS 1:

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SPACIAL OPTIONS 3:

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8 7

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SPACIAL O PTIONS 1: SPACIAL OPTIONS 3:

SPACIAL OPTIONS 2:

EVALUATION - IDEA 1

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The spaces that have been places in the internal growing space may block some light to the rooms stacked towards the east of the building. The stairwell and lift could be places further towards the north as they’re located where a room could make better use of the conditions.

FINAL EVALUATION Overall this is the most appropriate design it considers daylighting, passive solar gain and uses the internal growing space to help light the building as well as be helpful for stack ventilation later on in the design process. It uses the gradient to into advantage places spaces that need less light and lower temperatures closer to the hill/under ground.

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The spaces are very bulky and floors need have spaces broken up between them Moving between buildings could be problematic in bad weather conditions and whist trying the transport seeds, equipment etc. The buildings could cast shadows over each other which would make some areas in the north very shaded and dark, this would mean excessive artificial lighting would be needed which would use a lot more energy.

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PROS

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This design had split the site int three parts, two located in the south and one larger one in the north, this is helpful for allowing light into the north side of the building between the gaps in the west, south and east, this improving daylight conditions Spaces that need less light or need to be cooler have been placed in the north. The vaults have been placed underground where temperature can be better controlled.

EVALUATION - IDEA 1

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CONS

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PROS

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This design takes into consideration the obstacle that the gradient proposes, it stacks most of the spaces up against it and sunk into it, The internal growing space allows light to be diffused to the rooms stacked against the gradient. This design is both visually interesting and uses the site boundaries in a clever immersive way. By having the vaults in the ground temperature control made much easier and it eliminated passive solar gain. Rooms that need access to views have sensible been places on higher floors. Spaces that need less light or need to be cooler have been placed in the north.

CONS

PROS

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EVALUATION - IDEA 1

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This design is really interesting and the placement of the growing space in the south is very sensible since this would get the most direct sunlight, however this would also run the risk of the space becoming very hot, so good ventilation and temperature control would be needed. Cooler spaces and circulation spaces such as the stairs and lift have been sensibly located in the north.

Similarly to the previous option moving between buildings could be problematic in bad weather conditions and whist trying the transport seeds, equipment etc. Again the buildings could cast shadows over each other which would make some areas in the north very shaded and dark, this would mean excessive artificial lighting. The shape shape of the building in the west would completely block light from the building in the east.

FINAL EVALUATION

This design has an interesting concept with splitting the building up however I ultimately this this could cause more issues because of shadows cast from the buildings, bad weather conditions and transporting things between the buildings. It would also mean having multiple lifts therefore using more energy which is unnecessary.

This building is problem the worst option out of the three since there is little consideration of solar analysis and allowing light into all spaces, its also doesn’t uses the gradient to its advantage like the other designs. Overall this building would probably been quite dark but also could get easily overheated due to passive solar gain.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK MASSING ANALYSIS

SPACIAL OPTIONS 1:

1. STORAGE

F INAL OPTION:

2. EXHIBITION SPACE

HIGH

3. LABORATORY

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F INAL OPTION – NOISE:

4. SEED PREPARARTION SPACE

5. PRIVATE SPACE 6. STAFF ROOM 7. STAIRS

MODERATE

8. LIFT 9. ENTRANCE 10. TOILETS 11. EDUCATION SPACE

12. OFFICE

13. SEED VAULT

LOW

14. PLANT ROOM

15. SEED STORE 16. GROWING SPACE

9 I have decided to go with the first option with a few modifications, this design just seemed to the most practical, took consideration of the site conditions, the solar condition, its orientation and best using the space its give. The indoor crowing space aids ventilation and circulation and is immersive in the buildings desire.

This diagram shows the noise levels in each of the spaces. I have grouped together spaces that may have higher levels of noises and separated them from spaces that are going to be much more quite, using the atrium (internal growing space) as an open space that diffuses the sound through the building making it feel much quieter.

SPACIAL O PTIONS 1: F INAL OPTION – O CCUPANCY:

HIGH

F INAL OPTION – ENERGY CONSUMPTION:

HIGH

MODERATE

LOW

Here I have shown which spaces will have the most occupancy in the building, meaning I could determined which might have the highest energy consumption because they're being used the most. This also included spaces that will need artificial lighting, energy to control temperature and energy to power equipment. It also means I can consider appropriate circulation space to busier spaces.

After looking at occupancy I determined which might have the highest energy consumption because they're being used the most. I also looked at spaces that will need artificial lighting, energy to control temperature and energy to power equipment. Spaces such as the vault will need a larger amount of energy to keep them cool and for lighting. The labs will need energy to power equipment.

550

F INAL OPTION – LUX LEVELS:

F INAL OPTION – TEMPERATURE:

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CONS

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250

DEGREES

PROS

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LUX

EVALUATION - IDEA 1

Overall this is the most appropriate design it considers daylighting, passive solar gain and uses the internal growing space to help light the building as well as be helpful for stack ventilation later on in the design process. It uses the gradient to into advantage places spaces that need less light and lower temperatures closer to the hill/under ground.

The labs have been positioned to allow for maximum daylight and sunlight levels, they require a high LUX level of around 750 for precision work. The education spaces have access to north and west light to reduce glare and whilst maintaining access to views. In addition, all rooms that require a lux of 150 and comfortable temperature levels are grouped together. This reduces the surface to area ratio of the insulated envelope, saving materials. Cooler spaces such as the vaults that need temperatures of -18 have been placed underground, eliminating passive solar gain and daylight helping with seed preservation.

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All rooms that require comfortable temperature levels all year round are grouped together towards the top of the building. This reduces the surface to area ratio of the insulated envelope, saving materials. In addition cooler spaces such as the vaults that need temperatures of -18 have been placed underground, eliminating any passive solar gain, by placing them underground temperature control will be much easier to manage.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK FINAL MASSING

SPACIAL OPTIONS LEGEND

FINAL MASSING IN PLAN:

FINAL MASSING IN SECTION: The indoor growing space runs down the west side of the being from north to south, this allows for the south light to be diffused through the building, blocking direct sunlight and helping to avoid passive solar gain, it also aids daylight in the north on duller days.

Having the outdoor growing space on the roof gives full sun all day long, perfect for growing, no shading from the building

SEED PREPORATION SPACE

STAFF ROOM

By having these rooms against the gradient I am protecting the building from noise from the adjacent road and as well as protecting it from passive solar gain in the east making the temperatures easier to control in the east and during the morning.

INTERNAL GROWING SPACE

CIRCULATION

EAST LABORATORY

Trees in the west partially block direct sunlight in the late afternoon/evenin g especially during winter when the sun is low. The trees with dapple the light and help diffuse it through the space.

CIRCULATION

OUTDOOR GROWING SPACE

EDUCATION SPACE

CIRCULATION

Having the indoor growing space in the south west of the building also exposes to prevailing winds, this will hep ventilate this space as well as the rest of the building through stack ventilation. I can create vents at ground level that allow the cool prevailing winds into the building and up along the gradient, with the hot air escaping through skylights WEST and ceiling vents.

Stacking rooms at the back of the room not only allows you to gain access from behind the building it also gives the building enough height to gain access to views over the valley, this is specifically helpful for the education space and exhibition space where the brief asks for good views.

SEED VAULT

By suspending these spaces within the internal growing space it will help with cooling, allowing a flow of air around the spaces which will help with ventilation. As well as this is helps utilises otherwise wasted space and gives better vantage points for views and good lighting.

By stacking rooms that don’t need good daylight and heating against and within the gradient I can control the heat and light getting to these spaces. This is particularly helping in the seed vaults where the temperature and light need s to be controlled in order to help preserve the seeds.

In my design I want the internal growing space to surround some rooms, this will allow light to pass through the entire building and provide more light in the north. In the north I have place rooms that will not be occupied for a large amount of the time and rooms that don’t need as much sunlight. In addition the north is much cooler therefore I have places the colder storage vaults here as the temperature will be easier to control with out passive solar gain.

The best views from the building will be towards the north and west therefore I have placed room such as the exhibition space and education space facing these directions. So they get diffused light and have access to the views.

The south west f the building is relatively unprotected from prevailing winds, this can be harnessed as a method for cooling, the flow of air and wind can be taken in through the internal growing space and can be used to aid stack ventilation within the building. The wind will allow cool air into the space and then this can escape through the skylights.

By using the roof for the exterior growing space I do t have to consider shading from the building or uses space of the site that I need for internal spaces. The roof area will get full sun throughout the day which is ideal, making it the most sensible location 9

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The widest part of my building (and the site) is in the south, this means a large area of the building will receive large amounts of direct sunlight, which will result is large amounts of passive solar gain. For this side of the building I will need to look at methods of solar shading, to avoid overheating and too much direct sunlight whilst protecting access to views.

To the east of the site is a main road that can be noisy at times mean the west of the building will need protection from noise pollution. I have set the building into the landscape this allows it to be shielded from road noise as well as a method of heat and light control.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK SPACE PLANNING – INITIAL SKETCH PLANS

SMALL OFFICE STORAGE VAULT

EXHIBITION SPACE

EDUCATIONAL SPACE

LABORATORY

ROOF GARDEN

INDOOR GROWING SPACE

TOILETS

SERVICE ROOM

STAFF ROOM ACTIVE STORAGE

EDUCATIONAL SPACE

SEED PREPARATION SPACE

DEVELOPMENT – POD SPACES

LONGSHAW SEED BANK DEVELOPMENT – POD SPACES

Some pods will include mezzanine floors and open plan spaces.

Each of the pod spaces with be a double skinned pod, with a translucent film stretched over a spherical frame.

SUSPENDING THESE SPACES:

The frame will hold multiple floors.

A balcony system will help suspend these spaces from the solid space in the building, they will also all support each other and essentially be one stricture.

The translucent skin will allow light to diffuse in and out of the space.

This element of my design is inspired by the Zeppelin S2 Flos chandelier and also by Chinese lanterns. Both display the same translucent exterior and diffusing of light.

This material is inspired by lanterns and will be made of a canvas material.

EXHIBITION SPACE

STORAGE ROOM

EXHIBITION SPACE

The structure will be attached to the solid story space at the rear of the building and to the ground (the central pod sits in the internal growing space landscape)

VIEWING PLATFORM

LABORATORY

SEED PREPARATION SPACES

STORAGE

INFORMATION CENTRE/ RECEPTION

PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL SPACE

LONGSHAW SEED BANK DEVELOPMENT – POD SPACES

DEVELOPMENT : BUILDING SHAPE

LONGSHAW SEED BANK PRECEDENT STUDY

PRECEDENT BUILDING SHAPE LANDSCPAE

LONGSHAW SEED BANK DEVELOPMENT – POD SPACES

STAGE 1: Pushing the building into the landscape further in order to protect the east side of the building from sun (passive solar gain and direct sunlight and noise.

SOLAR SHADING & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:

STAGE 4: Adding glassing to all exposed sides of the building, to enclose the indoor growing space. Joining the building to landscape where the roof hasn’t.

Solar Panelled Louvers

STAGE 2: Removing sections of the roof from the north and south allowing for a small amount of diffused light into the building as well as giving access to views.

STAGE 3: Altering the internal shape of the building to communicate with the new roof shape by fitting the glazing within the roofs footprint.

STAGE 5: Introducing an overhand to the west glazed side of the building – reducing direct sunlight into the building reducing passive solar gain.

STAGE 6: Creating a point of access to the roof garden and outdoor growing space from the higher levelled path running through the site.

DEVELOPMENT : ROOF

LONGSHAW SEED BANK DEVELOPMENT – ROOF

LONGSHAW SEED BANK DEVELOPMENT – POD SPACES Doesn’t relate to the interior space, doesn’t help create an atmosphere.

ORIGINAL SKYLIGHT IDEA:

NEW SKYLIGHT IDEA:

Creating Skylights in the roof directly influenced by the seed spaces.

Organic shapes influence by the interior space, feel and overall environment.

This adds spot lights into the space, lighting each seed space and providing light into the growing space.

Doesn’t fit with the organic design and curves of the building and it’s interior.

DEVELOPING ROOF GROWING SPACE IN RESPONSE TO NEW SKYLIGHTS:

Organic shapes influence by the interior space, feel and overall environment.

3D Views:

NEW SKYLIGHT IDEA:

DEVELOPMENT : CIRCULATION

LONGSHAW SEED BANK CIRCULATION

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

LONGSHAW SEED BANK DESIGN SHADOW ANALYSIS

WINTER SOLSTICE– BUTTERFLY SHADOW DIAGRAM

During winter the sun is very low and I have a lot of glazing around the south and west of the building, this will result in passive solar gain which could help heat the building, however the sunlight will need to be diffused to make the space more comfortable, reducing glare and direct light.

SUMMER SOLSTICE – BUTTERFLY SHADOW DIAGRAM The west side of the building is fully glazed meaning low winder sun will directly impact the space and make it extremely bright with direct sunlight and could result in large amounts of passive solar gain.

There are also shadows affecting the east of the building, however because of the slope and the way I have organised the spaces in the building, there is little need for light in these spaces or they can access it from the west. Because of the gradient of the site and high summer sun there area very small shadows through the summer months. This is partly due to the way I have designed the building into the slope.

The gradient of the removes any chance of getting sun from the east.

Trees in the west/ south west help to block prevailing winds and some direct sunlight. However, there may still be the need to add louvers to this side of the building.

A roof overhand will be needed in the west, east and south to help sheltering outdoor space and providing solar shading for internal space

DATE: 21ST OF DECEMBER TIMES: 8;00 AM – 6:00 PM

I have added automatic louvers to this glazing, these are solar powered so they can measure when the space is getting too much light; tis means I can ensure the space is a comfortable temperature at all times, all year round and the lighting is appropriate for the plants and users of the space.

The high sun and lack of overshadowing means the roof garden will get direct sunlight all day long, this is perfect for the needs of plants however could make the roof dry out, therefore a good irrigation system will be needed.

DATE: 21ST OF JUNE

TIMES: 8;00 AM – 6:00 PM

The shadows that can be seen mainly affect the north of the site, on this side of the site I will need to consider some kind of artificial light. I will have to have smaller windows on this died to reduce heat loss so getting light into this side of the building may be difficult, especially during summer.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK ELEVATION SOLAR LEVELS: NORTH / WEST - WINTER

DESIGN SOLAR ANALYSIS

RECOMMENDED LIGHTING FOR EACH SPACE SPACE NAME

MINIMUM LUX ON WORKING PLANE

RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURESUMMER

RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE WINTER

GLARE CONTROL NEEDED? YES/NO

Exhibition

200

21 - 25

19 - 21

YES

Laboratory

100

21 - 25

19 - 21

YES

Staff Room

300

21 - 25

19 - 21

Toilets

200

21 - 25

19 - 21

Education Space

300

21 - 25

19 - 21

YES

Small Office

300 - 500

22 - 25

21 - 23

YES

Storage Space

21 - 25

19 - 21

Entrance

100 - 200

21 - 25

19 - 21

Stairwell

200

21 - 25

13 - 20

Photography Space

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21 - 25

16 - 19

YES

ROOF SOLAR LEVELS: WINTER

The west of the building in completely glazed, however because of the buildings overhang and the adjacent trees the internal spaces have been shaded by the direct winter sun. These internal spaces will be made out of translucent materials in order to maintain light levels.

ELEVATION SOLAR LEVELS: SOUTH - WINTER

ELEVATION SOLAR LEVELS: NORTH / WEST - SUMMER

In summer the internal spaces light levels doesn’t really change however the north of the building is getting much more light, during winter there will be lost of heat loss in the north so I have reduced the glazing here as the glazing's only purpose is to access views not to let in more light.

ELEVATION SOLAR LEVELS: SOUTH - SUMMER

ROOF SOLAR LEVELS: SUMMER The south of the building will undoubtable be getting the most direct sunlight especially in winter, this is evident in this graphic, the high levels of light will cause passive solar gain especially in the glazed portion of the space. I will need to implement louvers and an overhang to counteract this light.

ELEVATION SOLAR LEVELS: SOUTH / EAST - WINTER

The east of the building is completely shaded, built against the slope of the site. The gradient shades this side of the building especially in winter when the sun is low in the sky. This creates cool spaces in this portion of the building, these rooms wont get any light so I need to consider this fact in my design.

Very similarly to during the winter the high levels of light will cause passive solar gain especially in the glazed portion of the space. However less light is getting to the internal spaces therefore I would need changeable louvers so they can be removed in summer or be automated by solar panels.

ELEVATION SOLAR LEVELS: SOUTH / EAST - SUMMER

Although the east of the building is completely shaded, built against the slope of the site. The gradient shades this side of the building however due to the high angle of the sun during summer some light can get into these spaces, however the slop might be built up more again this side of the building.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK ENVIRONMENTAL SECTION

WINDOW TO EXTERNAL WALL DETAIL

AUTOMATIC WINDOWS - VENTILATION

STACK VENTILATION USING THE INDOOR GROWING SPACE AS AN AREA FOR AIR CURCULATION AND VENTILATION THROUGH WINDOWS, HOT AIR ESCAPES THROUGH AUTOMATIC VENTS IN THE SKYLIGHTS. THESE VENTS ARE TEMPEARTURE CONTROLLED AND CO2 CONTROLLED MEANING THE SPACE IS ALWAYS A COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE AND HAS GOOD OXYGEN LEVELS MEANS THE SPACE IS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND USABLE.

NOISE ABSORBING BALUSTRADES ON OPEN CIRCULATION SPACE

Automatic windows/vents controlled by heat and CO2 sensors

With having an open plan space, there needs to be a consideration for noise, especially in. the teaching spaces. To do this I have added noise cancelling balustrades to reflect sound into space and absorbing sound escaping from them. This will create a more zoned environment and avoid the quiet spaces being made unusable from the more public spaces.

ROOF OVERHAND SHELTERING OUTDOOR SPACE AND PROVIDING SOLAR SHADING FOR INTERNAL SPACE

SKYLIGHTS IN THE ROOF – IMPOVING LIGHTING

RAINWATER HARVESTING. COLLECTING WATER RUN-OFF FROM ROOF GARDEN AND STORING IT FOR WATERING LATER AND RECYCLING FOR GREY WATER. HERE IT WILL FILTERED AND USED IN TOILET ETC. .

Adding spot lights into the space, lighting each seed space and providing light into the growing space. This light will also diffuse back into the stacked spaces at the rear of the building. INTERNAL ENVIRONMENTS CREATED - SKYLIGHTS

WATER RUN-OFF

WINTER SUN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING IS SFULLY GLAZED MEANING LOW WINDER SUN WILL DIRECTLY IMPACT THE SPACE AND MAKE IT EXTREMELY BRIGHT WITH DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND COULD RESULT IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF PASSIVE SOLAR GAIN. I HAVE ACDED AUTOMATIC LOUVERS TO THIS GLAZING, THESE ARE SOLAR PWERED SO THEY CAN MEASURE WHEN THJE SPACE IS GETTING TOO MUCH LIGHT; TIS MEANS I CAN ENSURE THE SPACE IS A COMFORTABLE TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES, ALL YEAR ROUND AND THE LIGHTING IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PLANTS AND USERS OF THE SPACE. The skylights create large circular spaces of light in the building which is a great visual feature whilst adding to daylight levels throughout the building. These skylights are an important part in keeping the plants growing in the internal growing space alive as well as lighting the seed spaces.

TREES ON SITE

CONCRETE FLOORS

TREES IN THE WEST/ SOUTH WEST HELP TO BLOCK PREVAILING WINDS AND SOME DIRECT SUNLIGHT .

FOR NIGHT-TIME COOLING & TO IMPROVE THERMAL MASS WATER PUMP

PAD FOUNDATIONS HOLDING A GLUE-LAMINATED TIMBER FRAME AUTOMATIC LOUVERS CONTROLLED BY SOLAR PANNELS ON WEST GLAZING TO BLOCK WINTER SUN

RAINWATER HARVESTING FROM WATER RUN OFF. . PRECEDENT: RAIN WATER HARVESTING - JG FRANCIS

CO2 SENSORS

MATERIALS – VISUAL PRESENTATION

SITE COLOURS

GLASS USE: To cover exposed sides of the building enclosing the internal growing space.

CONCRETE FLOORS – NIGHT TIME COOLING / RADIENT AMBIENT COOLING Concrete Wall Ventilation Cavity CONCRETE USE: To be used in the floors on all stories and the balcony system in the building.

SITE COLOURS

GREEN ROOF USE: To cover the top of the building to help it to look part of the landscape.

SITE COLOURS

LVL TIMBER USE: To create the LVL timber grid shell frame and to clad the exterior of the building.

SITE COLOURS

PRODUCT: PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - BP Solar mod. Bp 3165S

GROWND COVER USE: Bracken to cover the internal growing space, in keeping with the existing landscape.

SITE COLOURS

TIMBER CLADDING USE: To cover the solid space of the building helping it to merge into the landscapes.

Most heating and cooling is by radiant effect from the concrete floors/walls/ceilings which have pipework embedded in them, cold water from the rain water harvesting system runs through these. This will help keep the vaults cool, aiding temperature control

Cooling Water Pipes

Insulation

NATURALLY VENTILATE TO STOP OVERHEATING. THESE ARE LOACTED IN THE WEST GLAZING AND THE ROOF LIGHTS.

Ventilation Cavity

Cooling Water Pipes

PCM Wallboard

Concrete Wall

Insulation

PCM Wallboard

SMALLER WINDOWS IN THE NORTH THIS IS TO AVOID HEAT LOSS AND MINIMISE NOISE, THIS ALSO WORKS WELL WITH THE SITE SHAPE.

Water run-off is collected and joined to the roof gardens water run-off, this water Is then cleaned, treated and filtered to be used in a grey water recycling system and can then be used for water in toilets, sinks etc or stored for later use.

LONGSHAW SEED BANK THE PUBLIC EXPERIENCE ROAD NOISE (2)

LEGEND:

N FLOW THROUGH BUILDING NOISE VIEWS

ACCESS TO ROOF VISUAL LINKS

ACTIVE FRONTAGE

This diagram expresses how the public may experience my building, what they might see, hear and how they design influences them to move around the space. It highlights of the building has been influence by the landscape both visually, physically and it’s sensory experience

VIEWS:

GATED ROOF ACCESS ROAD NOISE (1)

NOISE:

VIEWS TOWARDS HILLS (1)

VIEWS THROUGH VALLEY (2)

ROAD NOISE (1)

MATERIALITY

LONGSHAW SEED BANK MATERIALITY INSPIRED BY SITE COLOURS

MATERIAL: CONCRETE

USE: To create the LVL timber grid shell frame and to clad the exterior of the building.

USE: To cover the top of the building to help it to look part of the landscape.

USE: To be used in the floors on all stories and the balcony system in the building.

SITE COLOURS

MATERIAL: GROWND COVER

MATERIAL: GLASS

USE: To cover the solid space of the building helping it to merge into the landscapes.

USE: Bracken to cover the internal growing space, in keeping with the existing landscape.

USE: To cover exposed sides of the building enclosing the internal growing space.

SITE COLOURS

MATERIAL: TIMBER CLADDING

SITE COLOURS

MATERIAL: GREEN ROOF

SITE COLOURS

MATERIAL: LVL TIMBER

LONGSHAW SEED BANK MATERIALITY

4 5

MATERIALS: 1.

GLASS

GREEN ROOF

GLULAM TIMBER FRAME

VERTICAL TIMBER CLADDING

POLYCARBONATE CLADDING

CONCRETE

FLOORPLANS

FLOOR -1 0

1. STORAGE VAULT

2. LIFTS

3. PLANT ROOM

4. ACTIVE STORAGE

FLOOR 0 0

5. STORAGE

6. EXHIBITION SPACE 7. LABORATORY 8. SEED PREPARATION 9. SEED PREPARATION (PRIVATE)

10. ENTRANCE 11. ENTRANCE 12. EDUCATIONAL SPACE 13. TOILETS

FLOOR 1 0

18 14. STORAGE

15. EXHIBITION SPACE 16. LABORATORY 17. SEED PREPARATION 18. SEED PREPARATION (PRIVATE)

10. SMALL OFFICE 20. STAFF ROOM 21. WC

ROOF PLAN 0

14. STORAGE

15. EXHIBITION SPACE 16. LABORATORY 17. SEED PREPARATION 18. SEED PREPARATION (PRIVATE)

10. SMALL OFFICE 20. STAFF ROOM 21. WC

ELEVATIONS

LONGSHAW SEED BANK BUILDING ELEVATION

SECTIONS

LONGSHAW SEED BANK BUILDING SECTION

3D VISUALISATION

LONGSHAW SEED BANK AXONOMETRIC VIEW

GREEN ROOF – GRID SHELL STRUCTURE

LEVEL 1 – VERTICLE TIMBER CLAD WALLS

LEVEL 0 – VERTICLE TIMBER CLAD WALLS

LEVEL -1

GLUELAMINATED TIMBER BEAM GLAZED GROWING SPACE ENCLOSURE

LONGSHAW SEED BANK INTERNAL SPACES

LONGSHAW SEED BANK EXTERNAL VIEW

SECTIONAL MODEL

LONGSHAW SEED BANK PHYSICAL MODEL