'Hut' By Ryan Cooksey by Ryan Cooksey

RYAN COOKSEY RIBA PART 1 ARCHITECT

Project for: 1st Stockton Scout Group

‘Hut’

Hut Ryan John Cooksey 07557272681 Instagram: Ryancookseyarchitecture DATE: 28st August 2020

Brief We have been approached by 1st Stockton Scout Group for ideas for a new scout hut. The group is a registered charity with around 60 young members aged between 5 to 18, and part of a global youth movement with some 40 million members. As part of a self-build housing development, the group are relocating to a new building, some of which will be built by the developer, the rest by the group themselves. This should not limit the ambition of any proposal but should be considered in the material and structural options available. The group will be undertaking fund raising to support the construction so the work made here will help support grant applications, raise public awareness and may develop into a built project. The Scout group currently occupies a single story, loadbearing blockwork building with two shipping containers for storage, to the edge of a playing field which they have been using as a gesture of goodwill by the owner. The overall site boundary is shown below, along with a photograph of the existing buildings.

The Client and the current proposal

Development

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hut

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Contents

The Client and current proposal Contents 6

Understanding the scouts

Theory of scouting

Understanding the client

Site location

Analysing current proposed plans

Analysing Hatton camp-site

Utilising the on site shipping containers

1st Stockton Scout Group 5

Our mission

Understanding the meaning of the scouts

Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Before i begin the process of designing for this client, I must recognise what this organisation stands for. The following pages are clientbased reach so that I design to their needs and values.

Scouts Values: Care:

We support others and take care of the world in which we live.

Respect:

We have self-respect and respect for others.

Integrity:

We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.

Cooperation:

We make a positive difference; we cooperate with others and make friends.

Belief:

We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.

Theory of Scouting

We exist to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, giving them a powerful sense of belonging and empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. This is how we work and the impact we aim to make.:

Volunteer Leaders

Value and live by the scout promise and law

Join scouting from all backgrounds

Young People

Value and live by the scout promise and law

Receive volunteer training, programme resources and administrative tools

Organise regular meetings, events, trips and camps

Impact on society -Greater social cohesion - Happy resilient citizens - More civic participation - Improved social mobility

Provide enthusiasm coach and support ... Make a positive impact on society.

Participate in a varied, balanced programme of fun, challenging activities, often outdoors

Learn by doing, taking responsibility, making decisions and reflecting.

Achieve badges and awards

Become active. Skilled citizens and leaders connected to their communities and empowered to...

Commitment overtime, mixing with young people from different backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging identity. Adventure: Physically active, healthier lifestyle with courage to try Skills for life: new things Well-being: Skills to succeed regardless of academic ability Happy, resilient and confident Leadership: Active citizens in society Citizenship: Strong friendships, with care, trust and respect for Connections: others.

Understanding the Client The group is a registered charity with around 60 young members aged between 5 to 18, and part of a global youth movement with some 40 million members

We had a great visit to Pets at Home in Leamington Spa, who introduced us to various animals, some furry and some not so furry! We learned about what the animals eat and how big they will grow, as well as having the chance to interact with them.

We are working towards a number of Badges this term. Activities so far have included making and racing kites and testing home made hot air balloons with a hairdryer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Cubs loved it! The Explorers have visited to help the Cubs learn about outdoor cooking and we are arranging a return visit for them to teach us about fires. With the lighter nights, we try to spend most of the meeting outside and have been playing some new games to help with learning points on a compass

It all started with an early Saturday morning journey down to deepest, darkest Surrey(!) We hiked into the forest, where we then had to build shelters out of branches, leaves and anything else on the forest floor to sleep under that night. Purified lake water wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the tastiest drink, but needs must when in the wild. Throughout the weekend, we were taught several different methods of starting fires; tracking and navigating without a compass; how to set traps to catch birds, fish and small animals; as well as gutting, skinning and cooking rabbits and pigeons for our evening meal! The whole experience was amazing, everyone enjoyed it and we all came away with new skills.

The ages of the Beavers means that the proposal needs to be aesthetically pleasing and an intresting place to attract the minds of these children.

DIY Activity Badge

Environmental Conservation Activity Badge

Farming Activity Badge

We spent a couple of Monday evenings at Brandon Marsh nature reserve helping to paint their visitor centre. Most of the paint made it onto the walls but there was also a certain amount on the Scouts and Leaders! Our reward on the third week at Brandon was to spend the evening, exploring, playing games and den building. Back at the Scout Hut, we have started to build bird boxes of various shapes and sizes to suit different species.

Fundraising Activity Badge

Forester Activity Badge

With such a wide age range flexibility of space will be key in this proposal

Here are some of the many badges that the scouts work towards. These have been singled out in particular as they are badges which could be achieved on-site by designing a hut that can be maintained and extended by the scouts themselves under guidance. It is at this point that I decided to ensure that each element of the structure should be simplified where possible to allow the scouts to carry out the work.

Locating the site

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Site Location

1st Stockton Scout Hut Land off St Michaels Cresent Stockton Warks CV47 8LG

Locating the site

200 m

Proposed site Existing site Existing scouts hut 11

The Existing site

The site is located in a recreational field. Currently, the building looks worn, not very aesthetically pleasing. The box look is unattractive and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t show much pride. Two shipping containers are utilised as storage on-site; these will be reused in the new planning proposal. Currently, there is no external landscaping; this is something that needs to be provided.

Existing scout hut:

The current proposed site plan

The proposal anaylsis

Proposed Orientation:

At this point, I then began to investigate the proposed plans for the scoutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hut by noting the practical and less practical areas of the design. Firstly the position on-site I feel could be challenged. Approaching the site the only vehicular access it from the top right, so it makes sense to have a car park positioned within immediate proximity. What I find strange id the position of the hut about the car park. Upon entry, the user is met side on to the cabin. Therefore this provides no clear entrance to the door, which I see as poor circulation. So with that in mind, I then took the original plans and repositioned and rotated them. Orientation development 1, rotated the hut 90 degrees so that the front of the cabin directly looks on to the car park, making the entrance visible also this could cause alow a barrier to prevent people walking through and into the scoutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activity zone. Orientation development 2, rotates the building 90 degrees then it moves it to the left of the site, this then allows the opportunity of a forestry walk effect between the urban zone (car park) to the rural (the scoutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hut). This may make the shelter feel much more connected to the landscape and the routes of scouting.

Orientation Development 1:

N Orientation Development 2:

Proposed Plans:

I have taken a look and analysed the proposed scout hut plans provided by the developer. When entering the building, there doesn’t seem the be an opportunity to place muddy boots and coats? There is a porch provided, but this doesn’t offer any storage space. This should be a point of development as the new hut should be kept to a clean standard if built new.

The main body of the hut has been designed effectively split into 1/5ths. The Left-hand 1/5th has been allocated to rooms that require no plumbing or electrics/gas. The generous 2,3&4/5 this are assigned to the hall space. I would say that it is a suitable amount of space, directly upon entry, with some opportunities with windows that look out on to the landscape. The 5/5th area is allocated to ensure that all of the services are at the one end of the design. The toilets have a practical layout. However, the kitchen area doesn’t fulfil the brief, in my opinion. That area doesn’t seem to be fully integrated with the main body of the cabin.

This scouts hut proposal almost seems caress as there is no thought to how the buildings aesthetic or material is related to the name â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. it appear to have little effect based on its form and shape. Makes me think this have been copied and pasted from another similar project. i will avoid a box like structure and use materials that reflect the clients beliefs and background, and relating the design back to its original rural, forestry surroundings.

Hatton Campsite

The Leamington Scout District’s Campsite located near Hatton is a 6 acre site with a Log Cabin that has two bunk rooms, kitchen and an activity room. There is a toilet/shower block and a camp fire circle that provides for a traditional campfire at the end of the day. The Norton Cabin is available to hire for weekend camps and evening meetings. It comes equipped with tables and chairs and the kitchen has a 5 burner range cooker and fridgefreezer. Cooking utensils are not provided. Gas and electricity are inclusive of the hire cost. The site is suitable for all sections of the Scouting and Guiding Organisations from patrol camps to larger group camps. Located in a rural area, the site is ideal for hikes through the Warwickshire countryside and along the Grand Union Canal. Other local attractions include: Hatton County World, Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle, Coventry Cathedral, Cadbury World, Heritage Motor Centre and many more. Location Approach from the A4117 (Birmingham Rd), 4 miles North West of Warwick. Take the minor road “Stoney Lane” signposted ‘Mousley End’ & ‘Little Shrewley’ (first left after the Village Hall). The entrance is approximately 100 meters on you left by the bend. Grid Reference: SP 231 676 Post Code: CV35 7HR

Hatton Campsite:

The Existing

Shipping Containers

t On-site currently, there are two shipping containers, these will be recovered and reused on the new proposal. Currently, they are used as storage units; these can be reinvented to a habitable space or relocated across the site for the same purpose.

ow big is a Shipping Container? Standard ISO shipping containers are 8ft (2.43m) wide, 8.5ft (2.59m) high and come in two lengths; 20ft (6.06m) and 40ft (12.2m). Extra tall shipping containers called high-cube containers are available at 9.5ft (2.89m) high.

Development Materials that are true the word â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; , and local to the site

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Precedent analysis

Using locally sourced materials, Gabions cadges

Aggregate recycling process

Locations of aggregate recycling centres ,local to the site.

How is this material sustainable?

Technical aspect of using gabions

Mapping local soil types

Understanding rammed earth construction

Design process

Basecamp by Johnston Architects pllc, Ronald, Wash.

Basecamp was guided by the idea of pausing before ascending a mountain. Here, people can recharge before milestones in life and reconnect with nature between activities. Gabion walls serve to blur the boundary between indoor and outdoor space. What i like about this project is its simplify of materials which allow a powerful aesthetic. Also i have chosen to look at his project because of the building system, it could be carried out on a low budget with the scouts getting involved.

Simple roof structure Corrugated sheeting has been place on top of an angled roof truss.

Overhanging Eaves Solar shading ??

No Gutter No guttering allows this to look like a hut, you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find guttering in a rural environment on an original scouts hut.

Concrete walls

The gabion filled cadges are a cladding to the facade, they do not appear to be load bearing nor to they wrap the full perimeter as in some cases the concrete is on show.

There appears to be a poured concrete wall on acting as the structural wall. here you see the concrete continue up in column forms to the roof.

Similar modules of repeating framework There is a repeating process to this framework which makes the building extremely simplistic, i will take this forward in my design to ensure things are simple for the scouts to be able to contribute in the building process.

INVISIBLE STUDIO CARETAKER’S HOUSE, HOOKE PARK

“The building uses unseasoned larch/cedar/ poplar/douglas fir/spruce as appropriate, uses wood for heating and also for insulation. It is (as far as we are aware) the world’s first green timber building insulated to passivehaus standards, with passivhaus airtightness.” Taking a look at this project has taught me that protecting the external walls is critical buy exaggerating the eaves. As this is structurally timber, there needs to be a consideration on how to avoid weathering leading to rot. Here the base of the columns has been elevated off the floor using streel feet. This then allows the water to drip off the column and then flow freely below. The architect has celebrated the timber frame as this is exaggerated on the corner. I feel that if you removed the excess glass, this building would look like a hut the scouts could inhabit. clearly as this project has passivhaus status then insulating a timber frame is more than possible to achieve.

MILLER & MARANTA MARKET HALL IN AARAU

The open-air market is located on Färberplatz, in the historical centre of Aarau. “The building lies on a concrete podium and with its volume, in the middle of the public space, become an important presence in town.” Not only does this podium look aesthetically pleasing, but it is also a technical detail. As the timber frame needs a concrete base to sit on this is used, it’s especially important as the surrounding site is not level, so this allows the opportunity for it to be level. The timber frame then sits on a level base. From an environmental point of view version of concrete is much slower than the rotting of timber if that was to reach the ground level . at this hight it avoids splashbacks and sitting water causing damage “The structure is very linear and severe, on the contrary the plan seems to be moved by the medieval façades of the surrounding, taking the scheme of a deformed hexagon.”

Potential loose materials donated by CEMEX

Crushed Stone and Manufactured Sand These products are obtained by mining rock and breaking it down to a preferred size. In the case of manufactured sand, the product is obtained by crushing rock to the selected shape or texture, ensuring product and project specifications are met. Sources of crushed stone can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

Crushed Stone and Manufactured Sand

Here I begin to look at how the gabion cadges are fabricated, how they can be used throughout my design. Also, i start to think of how I can source the materials in the most cost-effective and sustainable way. I also look at how the infill material alters the aesthetics of the design. This method of construction has been considered so that the scouts themselves are able to build the non-load-bearing walls, therefore saving money on the build.

These products are obtained by mining rock and breaking it down to a preferred size. In the case of manufactured sand, the product is obtained by crushing rock to the selected shape or texture, ensuring product and project specifications are met. Sources of crushed stone can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

Gravel Gravel deposits are produced through a natural process of weathering and erosion. It can be used for roads, for concrete manufacturing, or for decorative purposes.

Recycled Concrete Recycled concrete is created by breaking, removing, and crushing existing concrete to a preferred size. It is commonly used as a base layer for other construction materials because it compacts to form a firm surface.

Sand SandSand occurs naturally and is composed of fine rock material and mineral particles. Its composition is variable depending on the source. It can be used for roads, for concrete manufacturing, or sanitation.

Steel cages These products are obtained by mining rock and breaking it down to a preferred size. In the case of manufactured sand, the product is obtained by crushing rock to the selected shape or texture, ensuring product and project specifications are met. Sources of crushed stone can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

Raw Material These products are obtained by mining rock and breaking it down to a preferred size. In the case of manufactured sand, the product is obtained by crushing rock to the selected shape or texture, ensuring product and project specifications are met. Sources of crushed stone can be igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

Raw Material

Filled Steel cages

Aggregate Recycling process

Construction

Use

Demolition

25% Material sent to landfill

Direct Re-use

75% Material is Recycled Aggregate Recycling plant

Location Of Aggregate Recycling Centres To gather an understanding of the locations where waste aggregate within Birmingham is taken to be recycled/disposed of, here are all of the aggregate recycling centrer in the immediate surrounding area. I then went on to contact Talbots Transport & Recycling to generate a case study on the process.

Aggregate Recycling Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Site (CV47 8LG) Walsall

Wolverhampton

Recycled Aggregate Services

West Bromwich

Nuneaton

KDS Recycling Concretes + Aggregates

Birmingham

Pegagus Grab Hire Facilitys

KDS Recycling Concretes + Aggregates

Stoubridge

Solihull

Coventry

Kidderminster

albots Aggregate Recyling

Rugby

Bromsgrove Reditch

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK - Kenilworth

Peter Bennie LTD - Boughton Recycling & Bagged Aggregate Centre Northampton

J C Recycling Worcester Stratford-upon-Avon

Bilsworth

How is this material sustainable? Excavation and demolition is estimated to produce 120 million tonnes of waste each year. This is nearly 60% of all UK waste. (The construction index, 2019 p.51).

By visiting Talbots, I discovered that there are 5 primary materials that are a product of the aggregate crushing and recycling process, listed below. This then Lead me on to further product exploration, after understanding that these are the materials that will be Widely available. I will now begin to explore the possibilities that these products have.

Grades of aggregate produced by crushing plant

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Road Planings

Sand

Soil

A recycled aggregate by-product of demolition projects and consists of brick, concrete and asphalt that is crushed and graded. The grading size is between 75mm and fines. This is certificated to a BS Standard (BS 1377-2).Used for: Hard standings, building sub bases and base fill.

A recycled product produced from concrete, asphalt and tarmac specified by the Highways Agency as the vital load bearing foundation in road construction. Crushed and graded from 37mm down to fines. Used for: Final construction sub-base prior to bituminous paving and hardstandings.

A recycled aggregate produced from the removal of the top layer of a tarmacked surface such as a road or footpath. This material is graded from 40mm to fines. Used for: This material is used for temporary roads, farm tracks and car parks.

A recycled sand graded to 15mm down to fines. Used for: Noted for its compatibility and excellent for filling large voids.

Talbots screen large amounts of topsoil which are tested for contaminants and graded from 15mm to fines. These are produced to British standards Used for: The topsoils we produce are sandy loams and are well suited to amenity and sports pitches.

Only 6% of demolished bricks are reclaimed. (The constrcution index, 2019. p. 51)

“85% of embodied carbon within

a wall it from the brick itself ”

(Pelsmakers, S., 2015. p229)

“It’s been estimated that 70% of a product’s recyclability comes at the design stage, which is often down to the attitude of clients or architects.

(The constrcution index, 2019. p. 51.)

“Indeed some research suggests that

13% of products delivered to con

struction sites are sent to landfill without being used.” (The constrcution index, 2019. p. 51)

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Section A

Technical aspect of using gabions

Steel support column with base plate bolted to concrete foundation colunms designed to resist.

Steel support column Gabions

Post can be central to the depth of the gabion but the unit depth should be 200mm greater than the width of the post.

Column (Steel)

Clamp Bar bolted to column to secure gabion

After researching the technical details of rock-filled gabions, I know that they are not very efficient under compression, so a load-bearing frame will need to be used to support the roof. There are two options here exposing or hiding the columns. If the columns are exposed, then the gabions will only infill between them. If they are discreet, then the gabions will follow the full perimeter but as the section above suggests there will need to be a steel framework hidden within the cadges to be able to support the roof then.

Concrete Foundations

Aesthetic Possibility

Supporting openings

soil and rocks This approach allows for vegetation to grow out of the rock walls as well as the top, something like this would be suited to the landscape not the building because of the damp Rock filled\ The rock filled gabions will allow vegetation the opportunity to climb the cadges if allowed. This will break up the recurring aesthetic of just rocks.

Lintel

Rock filled\ The rock filled gabions will allow vegetation the opportunity to climb the cadges if allowed. This will break up the recurring aesthetic of just rocks. Support columns Section A

Gabion cadges

No vegetation here there is no wild vegetation but plants have been landscaped in to the design using pots, this would be to hold back the growth of the plants. Vegetation

Above is an elevation of a gabion wall which I have altered and annotated from a gabion wall specialist. As you can see, a concrete lintel is required to support the cadges above the opening. This will not be discrete, and I will celebrate the need for the lintel by leaving the rough finish exposed.

here is an example where the growth of vegetation has been let go wild creating a live wall, also attracting wildlife.

https://www.gabionbaskets.co.uk/gabion/gabion-design-and-prices/gabion-Galfan-3mm-1m-x-0.5m-x-0.5m/10105?gclid=Cj0KCQjw6uT4B RD5ARIsADwJQ1-dsIb0pTXiwpv5LgFaQsqnNzT-xTz-YPeVHrB1V7IRp-xw0L1mnNYaAozmEALw-wcB

Mapping the local soil types For the rammed earth walls, the material could be used from the excavated site if the soil quality is at the correct consistency and type. Here is a ground map that analysis the surrounding area.

Lime-rich loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage

Freely draining slightly acid loamy soils

Waterways and Lakes/Pools

Slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils

Slightly acid loamy and clayey soils with impeded drainage

Site Location

CEmex : https://mexicoinstitute.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/mexicos-cemex-posts-first-quarterly-profit-since-2009/ Basecamp: https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/collections/gabion/

CEMEX Quarry

Local Businesses

Proposed Scouts hut

gabion Galfan 3mm 1m x 0.5m x 0.5m = £20.60 CEMEX is a local business just over a mile away from the site. As such a large company within the area, I am interested in exploring how they could provide support to a small organisation in need of materials. Cemex’s page states” We are a leader in the building materials industry that provides highquality products and reliable service to both customers and the communities we work in. We aim to serve the needs of our customers and create value for our stakeholders by becoming the most efficient and innovative building materials company. CEMEX is dedicated to Helping Build a Greater Britain and couples financial achievements with a firm commitment to sustainable development.” I want to question the line of service and care that they offer to the community they work in.

Looking at some papers and internet searches, it appears that there are some stakeholders, residents, especially that have complaints against CEMEX. for example “noise and dust pollution are unbelievable how are they allowed to operate” and “Great for slowing the road down with lorries that travel under the speed limit in the 50/60, and then speed over 30 thru villages.” I am offering the company an opportunity to spare and donate some materials that they produce and recycle to help their community build some aspects of a new scouts hut.

Understanding rammed earth construction

Plywood fomworkfilled with a layer of moist earth mix. (concrete, gravel,sand,clay etc).

Earth layer compacted using pneumatic backfill tamper

Rammed Earth Construction Using such a simple method to infill a wall means that the cost of the project can be reduced as the scouts can take part under supervision to construct the rammed earth wall.

Next layer added and the process repeated

Addition layers of moist earth are added and compressed.

Once dry the framwork is removed to reveal the rammed earth wall

The Framework

The sheets of bords can vary in type depending on the require finish... these are then layered with an oil, sunflower, to be eco friendly. They are then stood up between columns. Using pre-drilled holes, the clamps are passed through a plastic pipe (to allow disassembly without damaging the wall. Horizontal timbers then remove bends in the sheet. These are then clamped with vertical timbers

These are then clamped . as you can see additional clamps are used in the centres.

the cast is then filled with the rammed earth at a ratio of 10:1 cement. the soil is damp but not wet! follow the instruction on the left page for filling

24 hours later the case is removed leaving behind the rammed earth wall. this is then repeated using the same timber.

NOTE: These visuals on this page have not been produced by the author !!

What is meant by the Design process....... worrd ‘Hut’

To the right is 5 quick sketches of what I think a hut is and looks like, these have been done from memory and only an assumption. The reason behind this is I want to design something right to its name a ‘hut’. So naturally, I need to design something that the user will assume a hut based on its aesthetics. Materiality wise - I think of rough saw timber, stacked or added to create an enclosed space with logs cut into two as a roofing method.

Lithout looking at precedents what do i assume when i think of the word ‘hut’

Advancing on the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Hut primary structure

Infilling the walls

Cutting the roof

The primary structure will be a timber frame produced offsite then erected in to place.

As i did in my original sketches the roof will be a log finish, this is to allow this urban design to feel as though it could be within a rural landscape also it lets the project be true to its meaning of being a hut.

After looking at the precedents prior to this i recognise the beauty in vaulted ceilings with skylights or raised glass boxes. So i am incorporating this here. From the ground you will not notice the cut in the roof as they line perfectly.

Environmental concerns

Observation platforms

Technical concerns

The raised roof allows for daylighting deeper in to the building. Also this provides the opportunity for stack ventilation.

This allows the opportunity for a platform on top of the roof. This platform could be used for observational activity across the site.

There will need to be overhanding eaves due to my material selection. The need to be sheltered from direct driven rain to reduce eroding. This also provides solar shading from direct sunlight 39

Massing

Design process.......

2 1 3 Here is the initial massing of the floorplan, here I have separated the 3 modules into 3 obvious categories. 1 = storage 2= main hall / open space. 3 = anything that requires a service, (toilets, kitchen) Courtyard

open structures within the frame Below shows my thinking that the timber frame will be infilled with the material, in this case, rock-filled gabions. im suggesting here that not all of the sides need to be filled in, this can then create opportunities for external areas, with the possibility of future habitable rooms in the future if required.

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Contents

1.200 Site plan

1.100 Ground floor plan

1.100 First floor plan

1.100 Roof plan

1.100 Structural grid

1.50 Front elevation

1.50 Rear elevation

1.50 Side elevations

1.50 Section of main hall

Exploded Axo

Environmental section

1.20 Detail section

Overcoming environmental impacts (water recycling)

1:10 Detail section

The concept

Fabrication process

Wall infill

Ground source heat / Solar panels

Visuals

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Flexibility across the scheme 43

1:200 Site plan

1. Recreational space Recreational space, this grassed area could be used for various events and activities such as on-site camping area with a controlled fire pit, logs used for seating to add a woodland effect.

2. Path The Path is leading to the accessible field at the rear of the proposal. this area can be used for by the scouts as well as the general public

3. Rear garden

Garden area, here im suggesting a garden environment is allowing produce to be grown on site.

4. Water storage pool Rain water harvesting storage pool, this pool will also attract wildlife into the woodland effect surroundings.

5. Car park car parking, bike racks have been positioned as far away from the hut as possible to create a woodland walk feeling when approaching the hut.

6. Woodland Here will be a planted area, a woodland effect would attract wildlife allowing the scouts to study it.

Recreational field

10m

Access to St Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crescent

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Scouts Parking

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1:100 Ground floor plan

Rear path (crazy paving)

Pond

1. Shipping Containers

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The shipping containers have been reused from the current scoutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hut location and will be offered to the new scheme. Used as storage for the scouts, it is ideal that these containers are within proximity to the hut. For privacy, there will be a gabion cadge wall filling the gaps between the oversized structure, creating a contrast between the rest of the proposal. The gabion walls will provide breathability. As this is a non-fixed structure sitting within the oversized primary structure of the proposal, these can be moved in the future to allow for expansion.

2. Services room The services room will house the pumps and mechanics required as part of the ground source heating integrated into the scheme. Also, this room will be where the services linking the solar panels on the roof directly above will take place. Also, in this room, the mechanical extraction units will be positioned to remove moisture and smells from the kitchen in the room directly adjacent. Along with services. such as gas and electric will enter hear. (more detail on the environmental sections). This room has direct access via double doors for maintenance and delivery purposes.

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3. Open Kitchen The open Kitchen will accommodate 4 people at one time (1 leader, 3 young people). With an open plan, only a dwarf wall separates the kitchen from the hall, which allows integration with activities. Also, a tall window and double doors open up directly on the external BBQ and patio seating area to allow for integration when food-related events occur. This is a well-lit area with a Velux and tall west (but shaded) windows to enhance daylight but reduce direct light causing environmental issues.

4. Main hall The main hall is in the centre of the proposal accessed by the main door with floor to ceiling north-facing glazing for daylighting and allowing the entrance to be visible. There are also large bi-folding doors that look out on to the rear external landscaping area. Above are six Velux windows for additional lighting and vertical ventilation. Internal finish is a timber-clad as various widths backed with a soundproofing membrane. Timber floor is in keeping with the scheme. A minimal approach allows the room to be flexible, depending on the multiple needs of the space.

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5. Main Entrance The main entrance mirrors the cut out of the outside seating area, with a canopy above to keep direct rainwater out. The large door and glazing are welcoming people into the main halls. Shelving and coat racks will be integrated into this external space to encourage dirty clothing to be left outside to prolong the longevity of the building. A large logo and name will stamp the purpose of the building.

5. Storage A large storage room directly accessed from the hall will be used to store various equipment to allow the hall to be free of clutter at all times.

Grassed area

7. Office / First aid room An office and first aid room are positioned at the end of a corridor to allow a level of privacy as well as to be as far away from the noise as possible.

azy paving patio

8. Services room

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A second service room will house the mechanics to allow grey water recycling to be implemented. Water that is collected via the roof is stored in the external pond will be pumped and filtered before being used in the toilets directly next to this room to limit water travel. Accessed by external double doors.

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9. Accessible toilets

Accessible toilets have been provide meeting the standards required in the approved document M, Diagram 18, page 50.

M/F. Toilets

Services are positioned in the same place on both the ground and firstfloor, allowing ease when fitting services to them.

W/C

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11. Staircase

The external staircase is enclosed by the perimeter wall to make it slightly more discreet, this then leads up to the hut area.

12. BBQ Area / External seating This area is directly linked to the kitchen as it will be an integrated space via the door and glazing. Covered by a canopy, this space will be used for bbqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and some external activities.

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Grassed area

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1:100 First floor plan

Rear path (crazy paving)

13. Roof â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; In the attempt to keep the scheme looking like a hut; There has been an open hut designed on to the roof. Accessed by the stairs at the side of the proposal, this area will be used for activities. There are no sidewalls to keep costs low and to allow an open feeling. From here you can walk to the balcony areas.

14. Balcony The balcony areas allow people to look on to the external landscape. This could be used for nature observational activities as well as a night watching programs.

15. Solar Panels Solar panels will be positioned on to this flat roof. They are positioned here for maintenance reasons, the proximity to the service rooms and elevated above the surrounding context as well as they will be discreet as the roof continues across the facade of the building to provide an overhang as explained in the environmental details

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Grassed area

crazy paving patio

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Water channel

Entrance path

Grassed area

1:100 Roof plan Pond

1:100 Roof plan

Rear path (crazy paving)

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Grassed area

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crazy paving patio

Water channel

Entrance path

Grassed area 51

1:100 Structural grid A

The primary structure will be produced off-site. There are only 6 frames that make up the primary structure; this simplicity will allow quick erection on-site, meaning costs of labour and hire of cranes is minimised. This then allows the scouts to complete the infill walls at their leisure.

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Key: 0G

0= Ground Floor G= Represents the vertical load bearing wall Here is the meeting point of 2 load-bearing walls

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16 = Represents Horizontal load bearing wall

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1:50 Front Elevation (a)

0/1F,15

Top of Roof Logs + 3.36

Eaves Height + 2.42

Gabion wall

Services Room

Gabion wall plymth

The gabion wall is a way of separating the internal enclosed spaces to the external spaces. As this room is not part of the interior floor plan, I feel it should have a different aesthetic. This area is there for future development as the primary structure is already in place. So a cheap way to infill the columns to provide a wall is using gabions. This can be carried out at a later date to the rest of the building, perhaps as something the scouts can do themselves.

The services room will house the pumps and mechanics required as part of the ground source heating integrated into the scheme. Also, this room will be where the services linking the solar panels on the roof directly above will take place. Also, in this room, the mechanical extraction units will be positioned to remove moisture and smells from the kitchen in the room directly adjacent. Along with services. such as gas and electric will enter hear. (more detail on the environmental sections). This room has direct access via double doors for maintenance and delivery purposes.

The gabion skirt is for both an architectural reason and aesthetic reason. Aesthetically the gabion skirt breaks up the pattern of the walls and allows the environment to shape its colour and texture over time. But from a technical point of view, the wall provides a base for the infill wall to sit on. For example, if this section is a rammed earth wall, then the gabion base would provide drainage to prevent the wall collapsing. In the same way that is water is at the bottom, it will not be able to rise upwards preventing structural and damp issues.

Main Hall The main hall is has a large wall area that is uninterrupted to allow various activities to take place inside. This will prevent breakages of windows, for example.

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Ridge height + 4.90

Bottom of roof split + 3.73 Top of roof split + 3.27

Eaves height + 2.42 Window height + 2.10 Window cill height + 1.70

Gabion wall height + 0.50

Material infill

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Main entrance

Toilets

Roof â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Services Room

The main entrance mirrors the cut out of the outside seating area, with a canopy above to keep direct rainwater out. The large door and glazing are welcoming people into the main halls. Shelving and coat racks will be integrated into this external space to encourage dirty clothing to be left outside to prolong the longevity of the building. A large logo and name will stamp the purpose of the building

The toilets have frosted windows 1700-2100 above the floor for ventilation

In the attempt to keep the scheme looking like a hut; There has been an open hut designed on to the roof. Accessed by the stairs at the side of the proposal, this area will be used for activities. There are no side walls to keep costs low and to allow an open feeling. From here you can walk to the balcony areas.

1:50 Rear Elevation (b)

0/1F,15

Ridge height + 4.90

Bottom of roof split + 3.73 Top of roof split + 3.27

Eaves height + 2.42 Window height + 2100

Window cill height + 3.98 Gabion wall height +0.95

‘Hut Access’

Office window

These are the stairs that will allow access to the roof hut.

‘Main hall Bi-folding doors’ The bi-folding doors allow the main hall to become integrated with the external landscape, alongside allowing daylighting in its another way of ventilating the space.

Ridge height + 3.36

Bottom of beam overhang + 1.85

External BBQ / Seating

Shipping container storage

This area is directly linked to the kitchen as it will be an integrated space via the door and glazing. Covered by a canopy, this space will be used for bbqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and some external activities.

1:50 Left Elevation (c)

Ridge Height + 4.90

Roof height + 3.36

Bottom roof height + 2.42

Timber Eaves Height + 1.85

Overhanging Eaves

Gabion wall

The overhanging eaves are for both aesthetic and environmental reasons. Environmentally they prevent a large proportion of the rain being driven into the walls of the hut. in some cases the infills will be rammed earth walls, so this prevents erosion from occurring. With the majority of the windows east and west facing the eaves also block direct sunlight whilst still allowing daylight. This reduces the overheating in summer months. Aesthetically as the theme is to keep the proposal looking like a hut, upon my initial investigation, the shelters all had overhanging eaves. These have been incorporated into walkways around the project to keep people dry when it is raining.

I have deliberately used oversised timber to create a hut feeling. All of the joins will be visible to showcase some craftsmanship within the design.

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1:50 Section (D)

Acess height + 4.42

Floor height + 2.40 Ceiling height + 2.10

First floor â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Balcony

In the attempt to keep the scheme looking like a hut; There has been an open hut designed on to the roof. Accessed by the stairs at the side of the proposal, this area will be used for activities. There are no sidewalls to keep costs low and to allow an open feeling. From here you can walk to the balcony areas.

There are no sidewalls to keep costs low and to allow an open feeling. From here you can walk to the balcony

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1.50 Section through main hall (A)

Floor height + 3.35 Floor height + 2.77 Ceiling height + 2.47

Open Kitchen

Vaulted Ceiling

Balcony

‘Main hall Bi-folding doors’

The open Kitchen will accommodate 4 people at one time (1 leader, 3 young people). With an open plan, only a dwarf wall separates the kitchen from the hall, which allows integration with activities. Also, a tall window and double doors open up directly on the external BBQ and patio seating area to allow for integration when foodrelated events occur. This is a well-lit area with a Velux and tall west (but shaded) windows to enhance daylight but reduce direct light causing environmental issues.

The vaulted ceiling allows many activities to happen within this space. It also provides the opportunity for 6 Velux windows to bring in daylighting also acting as a method of stack ventilation. The timber will be on show to celebrate the relation to the concept of a ‘hut’ as well as present the craftsmanship that’s gone into the primary structure.

There are no sidewalls to keep costs low and to allow an open feeling. From here you can walk to the balcony areas.

The bi-folding doors allow the main hall to become integrated with the external landscape, alongside allowing daylighting in its another way of ventilating the space.

2.5 m

The functionality of this space is endless, hear I have pictured a music lesson alongside a games evening. in the background is a kitchen tutorial..

1.50 Section through main hall (B)

Floor height + 3.35 Floor height + 2.77 Ceiling height + 2.47

2.5 m

Main Entrance

Corridor

Main Entrance

The storage will be accessed by double doors; this is to ensure that all of the equipment can be taken in and out of this room. The doors will be overlaid using the same classing as the rest of the room to make the doors discreet, therefore enlarging the image of the room.

Here is the corridor to the toilets and office / first aid room.

Again to indicate the diverse uses of this area, I have suggested that there could be n indoor survival lesson if the weather outside is too poor.

Rear Exploded Drawing

Front Exploded Drawing

Clean, Filtered air Cross ventilation is key in this area will be constant at this height.

Stale air at this height will be removed via stack ventilation

Stale air controlled by remote window system

Environmental Section

(Summer Sun)

21st June

21st December

(Summer Sun)

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Cross ventilation ( cross ventilation will occur when the doors and windows are open on the elevations of the site . Mechanical Ventilation ( ventilation will be present to remove smells stale air away from the kittchen) Drainage ( Rainwater will be classed as Grey water, This will then be stored and recycled within the toilets and material loading bay wash downs )

the thermal mass is a large factor across the site. The nature of the thick walls and 100mm of insulation will keep the building at a controlled temperature though out the year.

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Semi-circle logs used as the roofing material. 300mm Diameter.

100mm Rigid insulation.

Breather membrane

50 mm Studding. Allowance for electrical / plumbing services within the ceiling

25mm Internal cladding, at various widths to add aesthetic effect.

Primary structure framework 250mm x 250mm

20mm Internal floor finish, timber flooring to match the interior cladding

100mm concrete screed

DPM

100mm Rigid insulation

DPM

220mm Concrete slab

60mm Sand blinding

80mm Compacted hardcore base

Site ground

300mm Rammed earth wall, See rammed earth wall construction details for more detail .

Insulation grips, drilled and secured in to to the soil wall, with a wide plastic head for low conductivity. Then plugged with a piece of 50mm radius high performance insulation.

50mm High performance insulation around the reveals

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Concrete lintel to support openings within the rammed earth wall 250 x 250 primary structure columns

Steel foot, See next pages for more information.

vapour proofing roof felt.

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50mm x 25mm Roofing batters. 25mm Ventilated cavity

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Semi-circle logs used as the roofing material. 300mm Diameter.

100mm Rigid insulation.

Breather membrane

50 mm Studding. Allowance for electrical / plumbing services within the ceiling

25mm Internal cladding, at various widths to add aesthetic effect.

Primary structure framework 250mm x 250mm

20mm Internal floor finish, timber flooring to match the interior cladding

100mm concrete screed

DPM

100mm Rigid insulation

DPM

220mm Concrete slab

60mm Sand blinding

80mm Compacted hardcore base

Site ground

Water Recycling

1.10 Overcoming Environmental impacts (Rainwater/ moisture)(1A)

To keep the design to its concept of being a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, I will not be using guttering to control the rainwater on the roof. Instead, the rain will e celebrated and taken advantage of both aesthetically and environmentally. Aesthetically the water will be allowed to be free and drip of the eaves of the building into a perimeter shallow water channel, creating a wall of water as it falls. Environmentally this channel of water then feeds a storage pond where the water can be stored and then used as grey water to supply the toilets, and then for irrigation to water the plants on site.

Driven Rainwater Rainwater Driven Rainwater

Perimeter water channel

Window frame with a drip.

100mm vapour permeable Rigid insulation.

Concrete lintel to support the spans of openings

Insulation grips, drilled and secured in to to the soil wall, with a wide plastic head for low conductivity. Then plugged with a piece of 50mm radius high performance insulation.

300mm Rammed earth wall, see rammed earth wall page for details

Gabion cadges filled with various materials, such as waste aggregate. these will drain any water away from the rammed earth wall. they will prevent rising damp.

Damp protective membrane

25mm Internal cladding, at various widths to add aesthetic effect.

50 mm Studding. Allowance for electrical / plumbing services within the ceiling

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drip tray to divert water externally

External soak away on the perimeter of the building to reduce damp issues

External path slopes away from the building in to the perimeter water channel

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250 x 250 Timber column, Glulam or solid rough sawn timber, budget Dependant 15mm bolts, these will secure the column to the discreet up stand of the metal floor.. Secured into place through pre drilled holes. The nuts will be bold , sit proud of the column and left on show.

This is the up stand which is part of the one piece foot (dull steel) , this will prevent the column twisting out of position. also it is pre drilled to allow the bolts to go through (2).

The base of the column is routed out to allow the square top of the steel foot to sit inside discretely. this creates the effect of the column floating. The main body of the foot (dull steel) is narrowed to for effect, this is then widened at its base for stability as it sits on top of the concrete. The mixed slabs are then laid up to the steel foot.

40mm of sand is laid to create a level base for the slabs to sit on to.

70mm of hardcore is compacted to prevent the slabs above sinking.

There is then a membrane laid to prevent weeds rising through the joins of the slabs.

Steel bolts are then driven in to the concrete base to anchor the fixings and prevent movement.

Existing ground / soil

800mm x 800mm Concrete footing to prevent the column sinking, also to provide an anchor.

Primary Structure only

Hollow Section

Underside of the Column

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Finished Detail

This is the finished detail as you can see the external slabs end slightly below the steel foot.

stripping back the non-structural elements you can see that the foot extends down and rests on the concrete slab where it is bolted in to place

Here you can see that the bolts secure the steel foot into place and that the steel foot has a fin that rises into the column to prevent it from twisting.

Here you can see that the underside of the column has been routered out to allow the steel foot to be discreetly positioned underneath.

Exploded Drawing of the Steel foot.

To prevent weathering occurring and rotting of the columns, they have been elevated by steel feet. These feet are at the base of all of the columns to allow water to pass underneath them and letting a drip as the waterfalls down to their base. The path that is under the eaves is angled, so that water runs away from the building into the water channel. There is also a gab ion wall skirt around the building this is to allow the water from the rammed earth wall to drip, also to prevent water rising. causing structural and damp issues. a drain runs the perimeter of the building to remove excess water. The roof eaves are generous to prevent any direct rain eroding the rammed earth wall.

The concept: Gaps to be filled by students:

An Open frame hut:

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Oversized structure:

- Allows the scouts to take part - Non load bearing so doesn’t require as much precision - Can be adapted and various infills used - can be done at a much later date to the primary structure

Allows future expansion with ease: PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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- In expectation of future expansion. - Reduces long term costs - Heavy machinery will struggle to access the landscaped site. PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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- In keeping with the original scouts hut - True to its name a ‘hut - Reduces the time skilled workers are on site - Reduces costs

- Future expansion at a much lower cost.

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Simplicity of the primary structure The primary structure will be produced offsite. There are only 6 frames that make up the primary structure; this simplicity will allow quick erection on-site, meaning costs of labour and hire of cranes is minimised.

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All of the frames are similar, each has the same pitch roof and same length columns, the only difference is some of the columns are removed in some of the frames.

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Fabrication Process... Columns are positioned

Primary beams

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The process of fabrication begins with the site levelling, with many square holes dug to allow for the 800 x 800 concrete footings these will be marked out using the plan above. then the column feet are bolted to the concrete with the timber columns then slotted over the top and secured into position.

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Roof is fixed to the beams

Walls are in-filled (non load bearing)

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The roof logs are then secured in to place to make to complete the work carried out by the professionals at this stage. Currently, as it stands the proposals looks like a traditional scouts hut, similar to one you may find in the woods.

The walls are then infilled at the base with gabion cadges, this is for environmental reasons (see environmental page). the rest of the gaps are infilled with various materials (see infill page)

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Various wall infillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

This scheme has been designed for flexibility and future expansion. By deciding to use a primary timber frame with non-loadbearing walls in filling the gaps, this allows flexibility. What it also allows us the flexibility to choose what materials are used within the infill. Elements could include, gabions filled with waste building materials as researched in the development section. Gabions filled with rocks, a rammed earth wall, timber cladding, recycling of masonry walls (rotated, mix and match, etc.). There is a lot of choice and flexibility to allow the scouts to have an influence on the external facade.

Secureing the steel feet

Slotting in the colum

No matter on the material used the section detail remains the same on the internal leaf of the structure. All of the following infills could be carried out by the scouts them selfs allowing them to be incorporated in the scheme.

The steel plates are bolted in position into the concrete slabs across the site.

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OBS/glulam, or solid to place. These will et will prevent twistcal movement.

Gabion Skirt

Visual

The 500 mm gabion cadges are filled with various material again depending on budget. This could be rock from a quarry or deconstructed building aggregates, as discussed in the research section. These will help prevent rising damp; they will drain water from the rammed earth wall. Also, it provides a solid base.

Here is a visual to suggest how this setup would look .

Rammed Earth infillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 6

Stage 7

This is the process of constructing the rammed earth wall, what I have not included in the framework required to allow this to be built. This is a visual expression the layers only! As you can see, the facade will have slightly various thickness layers, colours and straightness. This will be down to the team working on this to minimise the aesthetical issues. The material could be collected from the excavation required on-site, otherwise from the aggregate recycling centres i researched or the nearby quarry. This is a task that the scouts can take part in completing.

Stage 3

Stage 8

Stage 4

Stage 5

Visual

Gabion cage infillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 6

Stage 7

Alternatively to the rammed earth wall approach, gabion cadges could be used to infill the gaps between the columns. These would be filled in the same way as the skirt gabions.... The 500 mm gabion cadges are filled with various material again depending on budget. This could be rock from a quarry or deconstructed building aggregates, as discussed in the research section. These will help prevent rising damp; they will drain water from the rammed earth wall. Also, it provides a solid base.

Stage 3

Visual

Gabion cage infillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Stage 1

Stage 2

Alternatively a timber frame could be used to infill the gaps between the columns. Timber cladding infills. A framework will be produced on top of the gabion skirt, with insulation infilling the gaps. A damp proof membrane will be stabled to the outside face of the framework. The horizontal lathe will then be screwed in place every 400mm centres to allow fixing for the cladding. The cladding, like the internal cladding, will be various widths to add an aesthetic effect. Again this process could be completed by the scouts.

Stage 6

Stage 7

Stage 3

Visual

Ground source heat pump / Grey water recycling N Water filtration room

Water channel

Water storage pool

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Ground scource heating piles and trench

Ground source heating boilers

The ground source heat pump will be positioned in the services room. Encouraging these strategies into this project will be beneficial to keep running cost lower in the future, as this system can heat the water used on-site as well as heat the underfloor heating system which will be the only source of heat in the building. The layout for the rods will be at the rear of the site below the grassed area. Keeping this area for camping, games, and activities will ensure that nothing penetrated the ground deep enough to damage pipelines. Also, the second reason for being here is because it is in direct line of the services room.

To keep the design to its concept of being a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, I will not be using guttering to control the rainwater on the roof. Instead, the rain will e celebrated and taken advantage of both aesthetically and environmentally. Aesthetically the water will be allowed to be free and drip of the eaves of the building into a perimeter shallow water channel, creating a wall of water as it falls. Environmentally this channel of water then feeds a storage pond where the water can be stored and then used as greywater to supply the toilets, and then for irrigation to water the plants on site.

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services room directly below the solar panels

Solar panels will be positioned on to this flat roof. Due to the orientation of the roof they cannot be parallel to the perimeter of the roof, they will be rotated as shown on the plan to allow them to be south facing to maximise the direct sunlight. They are positioned here for maintenance reasons, the proximity to the service rooms and elevated above the surrounding context as well as they will be discreet as the roof continues across the facade of the building to provide an overhang as explained in the environmental details.

Looking at the entrance of the hut

Looking at the hut from the rear landscape

Views from inside the roof hut

To keep in line with the original concept of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; this platform creates an open experience. This can be used for many activities as it was a traditional building in the woods. Seating in the form of necessary timber seats will be allocated in this space. The open sides allow for observations outwards.

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Standing on the hut balcony, you can overlook the area, ponds and garden. The main feature of this overlook the field and site. This coul

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Rear entrance to the hall

Standing on the hut balcony, you can overlook the rear of the site. You are looking on to the water reservation pond, the entrance path and site car park. The main feature of this balcony is to use it as an observational platform to overlook the field and site. This could be used for many scout activities.

Views from the roof hut out to the rear landscape

Standing on the hut balcony, you can overlook the rear of the site. You are looking on to the camping area, ponds and garden. The main feature of this balcony is to use it as an observational platform to overlook the field and site. This could be used for many scout activities.

Views from the roof hut ou

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Views from inside the roof hut

External activity space

External seating / BBQ area

Flexibility across the scheme Changing the position on site of the shipping containers

A view from inside t

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This scheme has been designed for flexibility and future expansion. By deciding to use a primary timber frame with non-load-bearing walls in filling the gaps, this allows flexibility. Not all of the building needs to be complete for the hall to be functional. Extending the scheme could be for example removing the shipping containers from the space I have allocated elsewhere on the site, adding the remaining wall to enclose the area, opening a window and there you have another hall which would be transformed at a low cost. So by allocating extra funds at the beginning to oversize, the proposal saves a lot of money and building restraints in the future.

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the enclosed space

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A view into the enclosed space

This could be used for external activities when the weather is not good outside.

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‘Hut’

Project for: 1st Stockton Scout Group

An Open frame hut:

Gaps to be filled by students: PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

Oversized structure:

Allows future expansion with ease: PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK STUDENT VERSION

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RYAN COOKSEY RIBA PART 1 ARCHITECT