STERLING MAXWELL ANDERSON ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN
ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN CONTENTS STUDIO 804: ECOHAWKS FACILITY UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SOCCER STADIUM HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER GARDEN APARTMENTS FREEHAND SKETCHING OTHER WORKS
STUDIO 804: ECOHAWKS FACILITY UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS, LAWRENCE, KS Studio 804 is a yearlong, comprehensive educational experience for graduate students who are entering the final year of the Master of Architecture program at the KU School of Architecture, Design and Planning. During each academic year, students enrolled in the full-time class design and construct a building of great technical sophistication. In the 2012-13 school year, Studio 804 designed and constructed what is intended to be its sixth LEED Platinum building for the EcoHawks program. The new building is the first of several comprising a new engineering quad on the University of Kansas’ West Campus.
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EcoHawks is a student research program run by the University of Kansas School of Engineering. It focuses on alternative energy for transportation, including fuels and mechanical transport systems. Since its inception four years ago, EcoHawks has rapidly expanded. It has outgrown its second location and is in need of new space. The concept of the new facility is to provide a showroom like work space in order to showcase the EcoHawks’ automotive research to the rest of campus. FAR LEFT: ECOHAWKS ELECTRIC BEETLE LEFT: RETROFITTED ELECTRIC MOTOR
FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
STUDENT RESEARCH SPACE MECHANICAL ROOM STORAGE CONTROL ROOM EXTERIOR RESEARCH YARD
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1) 2) 3)
MEZZANINE STORAGE MECHANICAL ROOM COMPUTER WORK STATIONS
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SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS + FEATURES 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
VARIABLE REFRIGERANT VOLUME (VRV) MECHANICAL SYSTEM PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS CELLULOSE FILLED HEAVY FRAMING AUTOMATIC SUN SHADING AEROGEL-FILLED “NIGHT-TIME” INSULATION PANELS SYNGAS + BIOMASS RIGS ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATION - VEHICLE TO GRID RECLAIMED GLASS FROM KANSAS CITY’S WEST EDGE PROJECT RAINWATER HARVESTING PROJECTED 12% NET POSITIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION
TOP: STUDIO 804_13 BOTTOM: WOOD FRAMING BEGINS RIGHT: WOOD FRAMING CONTINUES
SPECIALTY AREA: THERMAL + MOISTURE CONTROL As the student in charge of the building’s insulation and air sealing, I researched various insulation types and their properties to determine which products best suited the building’s needs for different applications. I calculated the amount of material needed and established contacts with various insulation manufacturers to acquire the material for the project. I created layouts and plans to direct the installation of these products. A big part of the planning process was locating and anticipating tight areas in the framing and determining how these areas would be insulated.
TOP: UNDERSLAB INSULATION + PREP BOTTOM: TAPERED ROOF INSTALLATION RIGHT: HANGING GYPSUM WALLBOARD
OPERABLE AEROGEL PANELS PARAPET 20' - 4"
11 7/8"
27' - 7"
11 7/8"
1' - 3 3/4"
CEILING 17' - 4 7/8"
4 3/4"
GARAGE DOOR OPERATOR EXACT SIZE TBD BY ENGINEER
1' - 7"
2' - 5 1/8"
INTERIOR FINISHED WALL BUILDING EXTERIOR
1' - 3 7/8"
1' - 3 7/8"
GARAGE DOOR TORSION SPRING HARDWARE CABLE/DRUM FREQUENCY TBD BY ENGINEER TORSION SPRING SIZE/LOCATIONS TBD BY ENGINEER
2" GARAGE DOOR TRACK
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2' - 0"
'Z' TYPE JAMB BRACKET
'L' TYPE JAMB BRACKET
VERTICAL LIFT CABLES
14' - 10 3/4"
16' - 2"
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION 28' - 10" 1' - 7"
T.O. CURTAIN 7' - 0" INTERIOR COLUMN
ALUMINUM EXTRUSION BEHIND ANGLE 7' - 1 3/8"
GARAGE DOOR TRACK BEHIND ANGLE
POLYCARBONATE PANEL SEAMS
2"
1' - 0"
SELF-LEVELING GYPSUM AND EPOXY FINISH
TYPICAL ELEVATION (PANEL LOWERED)
4 13/16" 1 13/16" 3 7/8" 5/16"
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CORNER (ADJACENT PANELS)
WALL TERMINATION
CORNER TERMINATION
FLOOR 1 0' - 0"
One of the many innovative features of the EcoHawks facility for which I was personally responsible is a series of operable insulative panels filled with aerogel. During colder months, the concrete floor acts as a thermal mass, absorbing the suns heat during the day. The panels lower in front of the storefront system at night and periods of low activity, trapping the heat inside. The aerogel greatly increase the insulative value of the glazing assembly (R-11 within a 1.5� of material) while still allowing daylight to pass through (38% light transmittance.) The panels are set to an automatic timer with the capability of being overridden manually. The inherent properties of the aerogel diffuse daylight throughout the interior spaces during the day. At night, the interior lights behind the aerogel make the building appear as if it is glowing. As one of the leaders of the panel design team, I helped develop the design and source the materials for the system. The team created several mock ups and a full scale prototype before final assembly. I led the installation of the panels as well as the installation and calibration of the mechanical operating system. TOP: PANELS IN UP POSITION BOTTOM: PANELS IN DOWN POSITION
TOP: PANEL ASSEMBLY BOTTOM: STUDENTS INSTALLING PANEL
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SOCCER STADIUM LAWRENCE, KS The life of a student athlete can detract from her “normal” college experience. This soccer stadium is designed to reintroduce normalcy into the KU women’s soccer players’ lives by bringing them closer to the general student body and shedding some light on their lives which occur between games. The stadium is open to the general public and acts as a campus/ community green. This creates an opportunity to facilitate interaction between the girls and the public. While leaving room for these opportunities to occur, it is important to maintain the girls’ since of dignity, privacy, and sense of privilege. In order to achieve this, the facility provides places which they can call their own, which are separated from the public. This creates a necessary balance of what is private and what is public.
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In order for the private entity to interact with the public one, a common denominator needed to be established. Dining and education are two aspects of life which the girls share in common with the student body. Based on these two common denominators, the dining facility and the classrooms act as connecting elements between the soccer team and the public. These two elements provide opportunity for interaction and insight for both parties; bringing every-day life closer to the girls and showing the public that the girls are more than just players on a field. To maintain the sense that the field is open to the public, a large public plaza overlooking the pitch descends down into the seating. The club seating is raised off of the plaza level to create large gateways overlooking the field. These gateways are meant to only be monitored during events, but otherwise are to remain open. The repetitive nature of the gateways is meant to echo the open, accessible colonnades of ancient sporting arenas of the past.
TOP: OPEN GREEN ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC BOTTOM: PRIVATE INFO COMMONS
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PLAZA LEVEL PLAN
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EVENT + PUBLIC DINING ATHLETE NUTRITION CLASS ROOMS ATHLETE INFO COMMONS TICKETING + CONCESSIONS PLAZA
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FIELD LEVEL PLAN 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
LOCKER ROOMS ATHLETIC SUPPORT MECHANICAL LOADING DOCK SHELL SPACE (FUTURE LOCKER ROOMS) MAINTENANCE + FIELD STORAGE STUDENT EVENT SEATING
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1) 2) 3) 4)
ROOF TERRACE OFFICE WING COACHES’ BOX CLUB SEATING
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN (UPPER CLUB SEATING) 1) 2) 3)
ROOF TERRACE MEDIA + BROADCAST CLUB SUITES
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SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE
BUILDING DIAGRAMS
MASSING
STRUCTURE
CIRCULATION
HVAC
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PARAPET + WALL DETAIL LOW SLOPE TAPERED INSULATION CONCRETE ROOF DECK STEEL TUBE WALL STRUCTURE OPEN-WEB JOIST STEEL CHANNEL PRIMARY STRUCTURE PRECAST CONCRETE PANELS PANEL FASTENING SYSTEM CONTINUOUS CLOSED CELL SPRAY FOAM INSULATION
SUSPENDED GYPSUM BOARD CEILING STOREFRONT WINDOW SYSTEM
HERBAL MEDICINE CENTER COLUMBUS PARK, KANSAS CITY This Herbal Medicine Center is designed for an empty lot on Campbell Street in the Columbus Park District of Kansas City. The Medicine Center provides access to health and wellness facilities in the area as well as serves as a “third place�: a casual gathering place between work and home. A variety of communal and private spaces, both indoor and outdoor, are provided to best accommodate the individual needs and desires of the clients and how they wish to approach their health. The Herbal Medicine Center provides clients with a wholistic approach to their well-being. Patrons can casually sip tea brewed from herbs grown on the grounds, or participate in a more intimate, personalized treatment in one of the therapy rooms.
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STREET ELEVATION
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SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6)
RECEPTION + TEA BAR OUTDOOR LOUNGE THERAPY ROOM PRIVATE GARDEN HOUSE KEEPING OFFICE
7) 8) 9) 10) 11)
BREAK ROOM MECHANICAL ROOM STORAGE ROOF TERRACE BALCONY
TRANSVERSE SECTION
EAST ELEVATION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
NORTH ELEVATION
PROTOTYPE GARDEN APARTMENTS JOPLIN, MO One of the long term recovery goals made by the Joplin Citizen Advisory Recovery Team (CART) was to establish a 40% tree canopy coverage within the disaster zone affected by the tornado. A tree canopy as extensive as this one would benefit the citizens of Joplin in several ways. Having regular access to plants and nature has been shown to reduce stress and promote health and well-being. The design of these dwelling units maximizes the residents’ experience with the trees in their living environment. The main living spaces are elevated off the ground to establish a direct visual connection with the trees. The dwelling units surround small groves of trees which are arranged architecturally to establish outdoor places for rest, social interaction, and private reflection.
TYPICAL 8 UNIT COMPLEX (GROUND LEVEL)
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APARTMENT MODULES
1) 2 BR ACCESSIBLE
2) STUDIO
4) 2 FLOOR, 1 BEDROOM
5) 2 FLOOR, 2 BEDROOM
3) 1 BR ACCESSIBLE
The faรงade is a system of finish grade plywood panels. Various species of wood veneers create a sense of character and distinction among the different dwelling units. Several different patterning schemes were explored, but a random pattern was ultimately chosen for the final design.
FREEHAND SKETCHING LAWRENCE, KS
STUDY ABROAD: GERMANY + SWITZERLAND
OTHER WORKS VOLUNTEER
DIY NETWORK GAZEBO PROJECT
JAMAICA MISSION TRIP
In the Summer of 2010, MU ArchSt students were given an opportunity to volunteer for DIY Network’s Turf Wars. Students lent their man power and design skills to design and construct a gazebo for a Chicago Cubs themed backyard in O’Fallon, Missouri. The gazebo is made from salvaged wood and features green roof blocks.
In the Summer of 2007, a team organized by the Rock Port, MO United Methodist Church led a mission trip to aid the needy people of Falmouth, Jamaica. The team renovated a local’s house, which was in desperate need of repair. The team replaced siding, a window, porch decking, zinc roofing, and gave the home a fresh coat of paint.
WORK + RESEARCH
Agriculture Science Bldg. FCNI: 0.53
Arts & Science Bldg. FCNI: 0.48
Crowder Hall FCNI: 0.40
Curtis Hall FCNI: 0.70
Engineering Bldg. West FCNI: 0.34
Fine Arts FCNI: 0.39
Gentry Hall FCNI: 0.37
Gwynn Hall FCNI: 0.56
Hill Hall FCNI: 0.48
Jesse Hall & Jesse Auditorium FCNI: 0.70
Lafferre Hall FCNI: 0.31
Lefevre Hall FCNI: 0.42
Loeb Hall FCNI: 0.44
McAlester Hall FCNI: 0.52
McKee Gym FCNI: 0.56
Medical Science Bldg. FCNI: 0.30
Middlebush Hall FCNI: 0.48
Mumford Hall FCNI: 0.62
Neff Hall & Neff Annex FCNI: 0.60
Noyes Hall FCNI: 0.85
Parker Hall FCNI: 0.50
Profesional Bldg. FCNI: 0.55
Read Hall FCNI: 0.50
Stewart Hall FCNI: 0.42
Strickland Hall FCNI: 0.68
Old Student Health Center FCNI: 0.51
Swallow Hall FCNI: 0.40
Tucker Hall FCNI: 0.40
Waters Hall FCNI: 0.78
Whitten Hall FCNI: 0.48
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Classroom or Instructional Space
Offices
Special Use Facilities
Support Facilities
Non-Assignable
Research Labs & Support
Study Facilities
General Use Facilities
Health Care Facilities
Inactive or Unassigned
Structure
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
SPACE PLANNING
This vector image was engraved into various plate materials as part of the Peer Undergraduate Research Experience at the University of Missouri. The engraved plates were part of a research project focused on developing a sustainable printmaking method using CO2 laser engraving technology and plate materials with low embodied energy.
Above is an example of graphic presentations developed for the University of Missouri’s Department of Space Planning & Management. This diagram graphically catalogs the space usage of thirty buildings under consideration for renovation within the MU Master Plan. It was presented before the Board of Curators and the Chancellor.