KA. Barghouthi Environmental Portfolio

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTFOLIO

SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS KHALED AL BARGHOUTHI I WINTER 22 INSTRUCTOR MARY POLITES

“An idea is salvation by imagination” -

BIO

Khaled Al Barghouthi

LOCATION

Fintas, Kuwait

EDUCATION

A. D. Architecttural Technology (2020)

St.Clair College - Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Masters in Architecture (2023)

Boston Architectural College

EXPERIENCE

Architectural designer (2 yrs)

Dropped on Drouillard (2019)

INTRESTS

Parrots, Traveling, Tea

SUSTAINABILITY INTRESTS

My name is Khaled Al Barghouthi i am from Kuwait, Innovative Architectural Designer, I am very passionate about designing with nature, taking in all the different elements the site provides, focusing on functionality and sustainability.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

I began practicing Architecture as a freelancer after i graduted in 2020, My experience was primerly with outdoor spaces such as roofs/yards mostly.

Currently i work at Ahmed AlShamali Engineering Consultancy based in Kuwait. handle residential work whether it be existing or new homes, I work closely with clients, I have good communication skills, Fluent in both Arabic & English.

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CARBON & ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT

MY CARBON FOOTPRINT

As you can see my carbon footprint is quiet outragouse due to the fact we dont have any other meens of transpoort, almost everyone one has a car and its their method of transportaion becasue they countrys public transportaion is realy bad and unrelaible.

The other reason why my emmisions are high is becasue i live quite far from the city roughly 70kms is a days trip to work and back.

MYECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT

I think i may need an extra planet just incase, all jokes aside i was really shocked when doing these, it never occured to me that i am living of off 5 earths, thats just outraghouse.

I’m basically living of off 81,000 square meters of earths area that is consumed by me alone.

INTEGRATION DESIGN ANALYSIS

NEWTOWN CREEK

LINEAR BRIEF

As programing is developed it provides ease of access to the site. The sectioion discusses methods for controlling stormwater surges, keeping the creek clean. In addition, it highlights the creek site and street.

INTEGRATION DESIGN ANALYSIS

NEWTOWN CREEK

BIOSWALE CROSS SECTION

REGIONAL & ECONOMIC RESEARCH NEWTOWN CREEK

AREA STUDY - 2021

For me once I get a project and begin the design process, it’s easy to forget where the site truly is situated and the culture that surrounds it.

The diagram represents the area study in various scales.

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REGIONAL & ECONOMIC RESEARCH NEWTOWN CREEK

Continuing on the area study, here the focus is on the same area 412 years ago what the site used to be, and the ecosystem present at the time and identifying the anatomy of the saltmarsh.

As the maps overlap it showcases how the water shifts and depths change which brings us to the topic of flooding.

The area is prone to flooding. The overlapping maps showcased displays this. And due to the shifting demographic, it is causing storm water surge.

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Green Spaces Water Edges

Water Depth Water Flow

Green Spaces Water Edges

Water Depth Water Flow

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Subtidal Mud at Low Marsh High Marsh Upper Bound Upland

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Newtown Creek are subject to flood hazard, as waters from the East River are brought inland by the Creek.

SECTION 4 | REGIONAL & ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Hurricane Sandy Inundation in the Newtown Creek Area 57%

Bike Routes Railroad

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy demonstrated the area’s vulnerability, with more than 350 acres of land along the Creek inundated by the storm.

Wahle Creek

Residential Commercial

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Bike Routes Railroad

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Site Industrial Transport 57%

Our Site is directly on the low-lying lands on either side of Newtown Creek are subject to flood hazard, as waters from the East River are brought inland by the Creek.

Our Site is directly on the low-lying lands on either side of Newtown Creek are subject to flood hazard, as waters from the East River are brought inland by the Creek.

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy demonstrated the area’s vulnerability, with more than 350 acres of land along the Creek inundated by the storm.

On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy demonstrated the area’s vulnerability, with more than 350 acres of land along the Creek inundated by the storm.

Hurricane Sandy Inundation in the Newtown Creek Area

Wahle Creek

Residential Commercial

Bike Routes Railroad Wahle Creek

Site Industrial Transport 57%

Our Site is directly on the low-lying lands on either side of Newtown Creek are subject to flood hazard, as waters from the East River are brought inland by the Creek.

17% 21% 5%

Site Industrial Transport

Site Industrial Transport

Wahle Creek

Residential Commercial

Routes Wahle Creek

NARRATIVE ON DESIGN FOR EQUATABLE COMMUNITIES

DESIGN PRECIS

Based on my site analysis of the area, the folding and pollution has really impacted the ecosystem and taken it to its knees, to the point where if you where to walk past it you wouldn’t think anything is living in that water there’s even signs that warn you to not fish due to the toxicity of the environment.

To begin what I am showcasing through my design is the sites dormant potential, using the site as a platform for people to interact with, and further their knowledge of the creek’s native condition.

All the while taking advantage of the creek’s natural ability to restore itself to enhance its recreational use as an educational center.

This knowledge is provided through a visitor center that deconstructs the living shoreline on-site and is connected by paths that guide you through the creek’s various phases.

By doing so we can move forward to a better healthier environment, improving the quality of life that will continue to inspire and set an example of what is possible.

LIVING SHORLINE

gentle slope from land to water

wildlife has easy access to water from land

diverse wildlife along water’s edge

not only do living shorelines defend land from destructive waves,but they also provide crucial habitat for fish and wildlife

steep dropoff from land to water

erosion can occur behinde the bulckhead littile to no wildlife along water’s edge

“hard” infrastructure such as retaining walls abruptlysevers the ecological connection between the coast and water

CLIMATE CONSULTANT PSYCHROMETRIC CHART

IMPLAMENTAION

Newtown Creeks design initiative represents multiple design strategies that are listed below in the psychometric chart.

The most impactful of these strategies are as follows:

- Cooling and Dehumidification 6.7%

- Natural Ventilation Cooling 12.9%

CLIMATE CONSULTANT SUN SHADING CHARTS

FORCASTING

In the following diagrams are the ideal sun shading angles generated with the climate constant consultant program for my project facades project located in Queens, New York, USA.

STRUCTURE NORTH FACADE

The North facade of the building does not require sun shading because there is barely any sunlight exposure, as depicted in the chart.

STRUCTURE SOUTH FACADE

The South facade recives the most sun and needs the most intervention.

To block the hot summer sun rays from the south facade, 53 degrees of horizontal shading is required.

CLIMATE CONSULTANT SUN SHADING CHARTS

FORCASTING

During the summer months from June to December, these charts provide a good representation of shading requirements.

STRUCTURE EAST FACADE STRUCTURE WEST FACADE

In order to block the hotrays, horizontal shading devices at a 17 degree angle must be installed on the east elevation.

Blocking the hot sun rays from the west facade will require 10 degree vertical shading.

CLIMATE CONSULTANT DESIGN STRATIGIES

DESIGN STRATEGY 1 - COOLING AND DEHUMIDIFICATION

During the Winter the room is closed. Windows and doors are closed and no, or at least very little, outside air enters the room. The air is continuously circulated through the dehumidifier, and gradually the humidity is condensed into a water container with no resulting heat loss to the outside.

Quite the opposite of the traditional method of heating and ventilation.

In addition to the obvious advantages of a reduced energy consumption, the dehumidification process is much easier to control as long as the room stays closed.

DESIGN STRATEGY 2 - NATURAL VENTILATION COOLING

The site is situated on Newtown Creek, an extension of the East River off the coast of Manhattan, where it is exposed to winds that help with cooling and ventilation.

The large windows on the south facade facing Newtown Creek take advantage of these winds and help keep the temperature at a comfortable rate while controlling the amount of sunlight entering.

SQUARE FOOT COST ESTIMATOR

RS MEANS COST ESTIMATOR

ANALYSIS

Based on my estimations, I found that my project is going to cost about $206 per square foot, which is an affordable price for a project of this scale, getting this price might be a function of the size of the project, the materials are chosen, and even the way it is designed.

Architects and designers can make better decisions and correct better projects by using tools like this website in the design process to get an idea of approximate costs.

DESIGN FOR ECONOMY CALCULATIONS - CIRCULATION ANALYSIS

Total Circulation Area 3,000 Sq. Ft Total Net Area 4,200 Sq. Ft A total of 71.4% of the Visitor Center’s content is circulated.

I realized that the circulation area cannot be moved to the exterior of the building after analyzing the building layout and its circulation, as the site’s location is near Newtown Creek, which is a place where weather conditions vary significantly from day to night.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

DESIGN FOR ECONOMY

DESIGN FOR ECONOMY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

COST-EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES INFORMED

OVERALL DESIGN.

• Glass – $8.50 per square foot

The quantity of the order and the size of your glass piece being the two most obvious factors.

• Steel – $18.50 per square foot

Supply and demand affect the price of steel, it’s about understanding how much steel is available versus how much is being bought on a large scale.

The structure is mainly built with curtainwall, and the south façade is completely curtainwall construction. They are compromised from of cost-effective materials which can be implemented in structures of large sizes for a range of budgets. Glass and aluminum, for example, are inexpensive to source, yet provide structural strength and visual appeal.

Furthermore, it acts like a buffer and an insulator, Buildings that have curtain walls will be easier (and more affordable) to maintain, and will last longer in general, as they have this additional protective shield build in.

• Concrete – $6.035 per square foot

The factors are the materials, including the sand, cement, and water, which are a few ingredients whose prices fluctuate. If you see a rise in price of these materials, then it will influence your concrete pricing.

TALLY LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS RESULT PER LIFE CYCLE STAGE

LIGHT CONCRETE

Considering the volume of concrete produced and the number of concrete structures built, the problem of the associated environmental impact forms a significant part of the entire global problem of sustainable development.

TALLY LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS RESULT

PER LIFE CYCLE STAGE

LIGHT CONCRETE

The concrete used in the structure is smog-eating. wich helps clean the surrounding air and there for lowring harmfull air particles such as PM25. Furthermore no maintinace is required.

TALLY LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS RESULT PER LIFE CYCLE STAGE

DOMESTIC HARDWOOD

The life cycle of a wood product begins with the germination of a tree seed, and continues through the growth and harvest of the tree and the manufacture and use of the product.

As the charts indicate alot of the products life cycle is completly under the mercy of maintinace, keeping up with maintaing wood will help prolong its usage.

TALLY LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS RESULT PER LIFE CYCLE STAGE

DOMESTIC HARDWOOD

As the charts indicate alot of the products life cycle is completly under the mercy of maintinace, keeping up with maintaing wood will help prolong its usage.

STRATEGY

To lower the Conservation EC estimate, I swapped out high-density concrete and got more environmentally friendly alternatives, while still maintaining the structural integrity of the structure and the basis of design.

LIGHT CONCRETE

There is a wide range of embodied carbon values for ready mix concrete; the highest and lowest ECs are the six products displayed below, Concrete should not be used in construction if it can be avoided/ substituted for.

DOMESTIC HARDWOOD

As shown in the charts, domestic wood structure material has embodied carbon values that are found to be well above the achievable range for most manufacturers, and are often close to reaching maximum levels; wood is a highly recommended material in construction.

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INTRODUCTION

Development team

Helena Zambrano, AIA (Project Lead)

Mahlum Architects, Portland, OR

Corey Squire, AIA Bora Architects, Portland, OR

Tate Walker, AIA OPN, Madison, WI

Z Smith, FAIA EDR, New Orleans, LA

Billie Faircloth, FAIA

KieranTimberlake, Philadelphia, PA

Janki A Vyas, AIA KARMA co/lab, Philadelphia, PA

Ryan Welch

Basic Project Information

KieranTimberlake, Philadelphia, PA

Building Program

Program Breakdown(?) % of Building Area

Building Program #1 Recreation (Visitor Center) 55%

Building Program #2 Office 40%

Building Program #3 Self Storage 5% Building Program #4 Building Program #5 Building Program #6 Building Program #7 Building Program #8 Total must

Step 2: Review your benchmarks to evaluate your projects performance.

Transportation

Additional Building Information

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For COTE Top entered above

Project Name Newtown Creek Proposed Pool Total Annual 25,939 kg-CO2e / yr

Project Type New Construction Site Environment(?) Rural

Previously Developed Site Yes Is the firm an AIA 2030 Signatory No

Reported in the AIA DDx No

Project Address 53rd Ave, Queens, NY, USA Total Annual per Occupant 1,729 kg-CO2e / occupant / yr apt., suite, etc. N/A City New York Water State NE Total Annual Water Use 42,000 gal / yr Zip Code 11101 WUI - Water Use Intensity (Program-based) 6.3 gal / sf / yr User-Defined Benchmark Source

Third party rating system 1 None

Third party rating system 2 None

Third party rating system 3 None If other, specify N/A

ASHRAE Climate Zone Other (Link) WUI - Water Use Intensity (User-Defined) 10 gal / sf / yr Other Climate Zone(?): 4 Water Use per Occupant 2,800 gal / occupant / yr Total Building Area(?) 4,200 Gross sf Site Area(?) 160,740 sf Energy Regularly occupied space(?) 2,000 sf Total Annual Energy Use 378,000 kBtu / yr Avg daily occupancy(?) 15 People EUI - Energy Use Intensity (Program-based) 73.9 kBtu / sf / yr Peak occupancy(?) 25 People EUI - Energy Use Intensity (User-defined) 90.0 kBtu / sf / yr Use ZeroTool designated EUI FTEs(?) 10 People Energy Use per Occupant 25,200 kBtu / occupant / yr

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INTEGRATION

Measure 1 - Design for Integration

Explanations

Inputs: Describe your project's big idea on integrating design and sustainability in the green cell below. Look at chart below for inspiration. HOLISTIC SUSTAINABILITY 1 - What is the big idea?

Sustainability strategies can affect and involve multiple COTE measures. As an example: think how many measures are influenced by carbon metrics? The chart below represents the interconnectivity of the COTE measures.

COMMUNITY

Place based. ECOLOGY

Aquifer/watershed, shared resource.

Climate appropriate landscape. Rainwater harvesting. WATER

Financial resilience. Economic benefits of biophilic design. Low maintenance design. Water savings, water independence.

District systems. Bioclimatic and passive design.

what I am showcasing through my design is the site's dormantpotentia, usimg the site as a platform for the public to interact with and further their knowledge of the creek's native condition and its natural restoration ability that will enhance its recreational usage.

ECONOMY

Energy savings from transportation and treatment of water.

Carbon emissions from transportation. Air quality. Connection to nature. Water quality.

Locally sourced materials. Environmentally conscious material extraction, mfg., transp. and disposal.

Social equity is a major component of resilience.

Climate change: fires, earthquakes, floods, ocean rise.

Aquifer conservation, surface water quality and enjoyment, watershed protection.

Water resilience. Flooding, precipitation changes, drought.

User groups, profiles, heat maps. Biodiversity. Mindful presence of water.

Life cycle cost, Life cycle analysis.

Operational costs and costs from productivity of building occupants.

Durability and maintenance of materials.

ENERGY

Daylighting as energy conversation measure. WELLNESS

Embodied carbon of materials. Safer material selection, material transparency. RESOURCES

Right sizing, flexibility for growth and change.

Replicable, cost effective strategies.

Carbon's role in climate change. Passive survivability. Embodied carbon savings from adaptive reuse. CHANGE

Measurement and verification. Tracking health impacts. Future adaptability. Post-occupancy evaluations. DISCOVERY

Design for Equitable Communities

ECOLOGY

My design concept is in line with “regeneration and growth.” This is due to the site’s pre-developed condition; it was very polluted and hazardous.

The ecosystem was in a very dire state as there were signs indicating “fish not safe to eat” and “don’t fish”.

There were opportunities in its location since it was once known as a “salt marsh,” which was why regenerating the dormant potential in the marsh was the driving force to bring it back and make an impact in the local community.

ECONOMY

Our project is designed so that community members can benefit from it, and so we want to make it possible and easy to maintain so they can take advantage of it.

By making use of local materials, we minimize costs as well as improve insulation and build efficiency, in addition to improving the building’s operation and maintenance. The more efficient the building, the more it will benefit the community as well.

ENERGY

The south extending to the East & West are completly curtain wall systems, so we can evaluate compressed air for leaks:

Leaks can be a major source of wasted energy, and correcting them can help realize significant immediate savings. Reports indicate that leaks can lead to a 20 to 30 percent loss of a compressor’s output. They can also diminish the effectiveness of your equipment.

WATER SECTION 11 | COTE SUPER-SPREADSHEET

As saltmarshes are natural sponges of the oceans, The native plants present on-site naturally filter the Creek’s water.

The design encapsulates and empowers the natural, built environment, promoting native vegetation growth.

WATER SECTION 11 | COTE SUPER-SPREADSHEET

The Creek sadly is easily overwhelmed with stormwater runoff due to the increasing neighborhoods in the area, to help combat and reduce this rising pressure, Bioswales have been implemented in the landscape to help decrease stormwater surges.

Furthermore, the site is located on the edge of the Creek, where an outflow is present; this was a perfect opportunity to help reduce the debris that enters the Creek (even though we are implementing methods such as bioswales to help lower the chances of stormwater surges).

A “CSR netting trash trap” is executed, catching all debris entering the Creek.

WELLNESS

In designing the project, each space in this building took into account the human experience and its relation to the outdoors, with a clear visual connection and easy access to the outdoors.

As well as providing natural sunlight throughout the building, there are operable windows to create indoor/outdoor eXperiences in certain areas.

RESOURCES

Buildings should be constructed using local materials that can withstand local weather, and increase their overall efficiency

Despite the building being primarily made of concrete, other materials were chosen to help reduce the building’s carbon footprint after it was constructed.

The building was built on a parking lot, with the asphalt being sent to landfills. However, the dirt dug up from the site was used to fill other areas of the building.

RESOURCES

My understanding of resources has demonstrated the presence of aesthetic sense in a design, and hence, defines the practicability of the structure.

The use of building material while designing a structure is symbolic of its existence in the field of architectural visualization.

While getting a grasp on what is really the core of the structure.

CHANGE

Even though it was designed to accommodate different spaces and services, the building will survive for a very long time.

In the future, when this building is no longer needed, the materials can be repurposed in other projects.

Local and regional hazards were considered when building this building.

DISCOVERY

Considering this project was never completed and occupied, I filled out this sheet based on what I would have done if it had actually been completed and occupied.

Studying post-occupancy helps designers learn from our failures and successes, which helps them design better projects in the future.

Understanding My Building’s Carbon Footprint (buildings in general) will help reduce waste, reduce cost which in turn will improve a business’s bottom line.

In this way, I have been able to identify the inefficiencies within a business in terms of energy and raw material consumption.

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