Argonne final book

ENERGY SCIENCE BUILDINGARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY9700 S. CASS AVENUE, ARGONNE, ILARCH 475: INTEGRATIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO

PROFESSOR MICHAEL KYONG-IL KIM, PH.D., AIAUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

FINAL DESIGN REVIEWJULY 11, 2012

DESIGN TEAM:NICHOLAS MOORHOUSELOUIS PONGHOLDEN SCULLYJIENAN ZHANG

ENERGY SCIENCE BUILDING - MOORHOUSE, PONG, SCULLY, ZHANG2

ARCH 475: INTEGRATIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO, SUMMER 2012 3

ENERGY SCIENCE BUILDINGARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY9700 S. CASS AVENUE, ARGONNE, ILARCH 475: INTEGRATIVE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN STUDIO

PROFESSOR MICHAEL KYONG-IL KIM, PH.D., AIAUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

FINAL DESIGN REVIEWJULY 11, 2012

DESIGN TEAM:NICHOLAS MOORHOUSELOUIS PONGHOLDEN SCULLYJIENAN ZHANG


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPREFACE

We would like to thank HDR for their role as a teaching offi ce in Dr. Michael Kim’s Summer 2012 studio at the University of Illinois- Champaign Urbana.

On behalf of our design group and the class we would like to thank James Lierman, Claire Swenson, Marty Stir, and Greg Sloniger for their role as our consultant, advisor and critique for the duration of the project. We thank HDR for their role as a teaching offi ce and for their hospitality.

We thank Argonne National Laboratory and HDR for granting our studio access to the proposed site documentation. The legitimacy of the project offers an excellent chance to learn procedure and practice of the design process in a professional setting.

The following document serves as a report submitted as a requirement for the concept design review for the course Architecture 475: Architectural Capstone Design Studio.

The purpose of this project was to study, examine, and develop a practical and professional approach to comprehensive building design. This approach was meant to produce effi cient project execution with the desired project goals, keeping in mind the limited means and constraints through synergistic design integration and successful team collaboration. Our goal was to achieve this under the realistic temporal, technical, legal, and budgetary limitations.

For Summer 2012, we studied laboratory design through a project that the fi rm HDR was in the process of working on. The Energy Science Building (ESB) was a project for Argonne National Labs in Lemont, Illinois. This project was conceived though the careful guidance of HDR and Dr. Michael Kim.

We thank our studio for their continued participation and critique during our design process. The discussion was enlightening each day as we developed our architectural palette for laboratory design.

Finally, we thank Dr. Michael K. Kim for the guidance as a professor as well as a mentor throughout the project. Your wealth of knowledge in structural systems and holistic design practice is invaluable to our learning in this course as well as in our future development as professionals. Thank you for your continued care and consideration not only for us as developing designers, but as balanced, responsible, and considerate people as well.


Section 1: Project Goals and Design Objectives Argonne Mission and Vision Project Goals and Design Objectives

Section 2: Contextual Analysis Climactic Context Site Context Socio-Cultural Context

Section 3: Meronic Design Meronic Design Interpretation and Value Site Organization

Section 4: Functional Analysis Functional Units and Their Relationships Space Organization

Section 5: Architectural Site Plan Floor Plans Elevations Sections Enclosure System Exterior Renderings Model Photography Interior Renderings

Section 6: Structural Structural Systems

Section 7: Mechanical Mechanical Systems

Section 8: Area Tabulation Departmental Summary

Section 9: Appendix Appendix A Appendix B

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SECTION 1: PROJECT GOALS AND DESIGN OBJECTIVES


ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY MISSION

STATEMENT

Our mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientifi c and societal needs of our nation. Argonne’s programmatic activities cover all aspects of the innovation ecology: basic research, technology development and prototype development and testing. We regularly work with industry through exclusive licensing, joint research and a variety of other mechanisms to transfer our inventions to the market place.

ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY VISION

We will lead the world in providing scientifi c and engineering solutions to the grand challenges of our time: sustainable energy, a healthy environment, and a secure nation.

Mission Statement


A. Functional Utility

A.1 Functional Effi ciency

A.1.1 To be conducive in facilitating the discovery of solutions to the grand challenges of our time.

A.1.1.1 To provide adaptable units that can still be unique and used for a specifi c purpose A.1.1.2. To integrate the work environment by meshing work spaces with gathering spaces A.1.1.3 To provide fl exible mobility in the labs

A.1.2 To promote collaboration between departments

A.1.2.1 To create a central node for all researchers of Argonne A.1.2.2 To provide convenient spaces for both formal and informal collaboration A.1.2.3 To set an example for future development of the Argonne campus A.1.2.4 To utilize our site to promote walking A.1.2.5 To utilize connections of the buildings to save energy

A.2 Environmental Comfort

A.2.1 To create a level of comfort that elevates researchers’ productivity and well being in the lab environment A.2.1.1 To provide natural light in areas that allow it A.2.1.2 To allow control over temperature and humidity based on the laboratory needed by the researchers A.2.1.3 To provide protection from the outdoor environment A.2.1.4 To provide constant air exchange for the occupants’ health A.2.1.5 To provide proper acoustics for communication and research A.2.1.6 To provide adequate space for maintenance of both laboratories and equipment

Projects Goals


A.3 Safety and Protection

A.3.1 To create safe environments for scientists and visitors

A.3.1.1 Provide alarm systems to prevent unauthorized entry into secure spaces A.3.1.2 Provide protection system warning if hazardous materials are in safe zones A.3.1.3 Provide consistent means of decontamination A.3.1.4 Provide a structure that creates a safe environment for the occupants

A.3.2 To create a safe environment for the community

A.3.2.1 Provide warning systems and clear pathways for hazardous exhaust

A.3.3 To ensure life safety and proper means of egress

A.3.3.1 By providing a means of evacuation from the premises and easily accessible evacuation route maps A.3.3.2 Deny access to restricted areas in order to prevent unwanted personnel in hazardous areas A.3.3.3 Create safe and pedestrian free traffi c patterns for the removal of hazardous material

A.4 Usability

A.4.1 To maximize user friendly design

A.4.1.1 Utilize multiple interior fi nish materials and colors to designate different areas A.4.1.2 Separate service from public use to minimize foot traffi c A.4.1.3 To create 24 hour access for authorized personnel and extended v isiting hours for optimal use of the building A.4.1.4 Design a structure that optimizes the amount of open fl oor space to effi ciently lay out lab spaces

A.4.2 To provide clear means of way fi nding

A.4.2.1 Provide open and clearly marked entrance ways, meeting areas, and hallways A.4.2.2 Create signs designating specifi c spaces only as necessary A.4.2.3 Minimize circulation routes to prevent users from getting lost (dead end corridors)


B. Aesthetic Value

B.1 To present a cutting edge image of Argonne in the global scientifi c community, attracting talented scientists

B.1.1 To project Argonne’s leadership in the fi elds of national security, energy, and the environment through a state of the art building B.1.2 To provide an introduction to Argonne’s campus B.1.3 To set a new visual standard for the campus while integrating the existing tectonics

C. Meronic Value

C.1 To bring the attention of the scientifi c community to the region

C.2 Addressing the site in a macro, micro-macro, and micro as a system

C.2.1 The macro, to work as a safe and sustaining system of connections, linking the campus

C.2.1.1 To limit vehicular traffi c, making the campus more accessible to pedestrians

C.2.2 The micro-macro, the quad, to promote social interaction

C.2.2.1 To create opportunistic spaces where multiple disciplines meet

C.2.3 The micro, to build it as the front door to show the identity of interdisciplinary sciences

C.2.3.1 To build a gateway to campus, bringing all the sciences together C.2.3.2 To locate at the center so it becomes the precedence of the region

C.3 The construction phase, allows the region to continue to serve its purpose

C.3.1 To be conscience of the working environment due to construction


D. Construct ability

D.1 To construct a building that effi ciently utilizes materials, workers and budget through innovative technologies and practices

D.1.1 To maximize safety for workers/occupants/others around campus D.1.2 To maximize regularity (geometric shapes, materials) whenever possible for faster and more cost effective construction D.1.3 To create a design that facilitates prefabrication whenever possible D.1.4 To use local materials whenever possible (to cut down costs and delays related to shipping) and support local economies

E. Social Responsiveness

E.1 To stress design innovation to mirror the scientifi c innovation occurring within Argonne

E.1.1 To facilitate the adaptation of technological advances

E.2 To foster advancing technological solutions while steering society towards sustainable independence

E.2.1 To implement renewable energy at a large scale and decrease environmental impacts such as (Hazardous) by-products E.2.2 To minimize the dependence on foreign countries for natural resources

E.3 To provide society with elite research and innovative solutions thus improving the standard of living

E.3.1 By encouraging interdisciplinary interaction among everyone at Argonne E.3.2 To increase human health and well-being by encouraging a pedestrian and walk able lifestyle/ work style around the campus E.3.3 To increase the economic sustainability and image through a more welcoming vista experience

E.4 Sharing the history and future of the campus/laboratory

E.4.1 To ensure a high level of safety and security for employees and visitors at all times on the Argonne premises E.4.2 Through the separation of occupant only and visitor friendly programmatic areas


F. Investment Value

F.1 To create a building that invests in the future of the scientifi c research conducted Argonne

F.1.1 To create a space that allows for the research fl exibility at minimal future modifi cations F.1.2 To create a structure that serves as a vehicle for capital growth through up and coming research and development F.1.3 To create a building that serves as a vehicle for intellectual growth through scientifi c education and awareness directed towards future generations

G. Preservation of the Designed Value

G.1 To create physical layouts that allow for functional and aesthetic properties to follow effi ciently G.2 To create spaces that are able to adapt to the expected change in function

G.2.1 To design for future expansion and growth of the laboratory G.2.2 For the building to be able to adapt with the changing of culture and outlook

G.3 To choose materials, structural systems, and methods of design that will maintain building function despite expected degradation

G.3.1 To effi ciently use HVAC systems in a laboratory environment G.3.2 To maximize usage of local, sustainable construction materials with resilient life spans

G.4 To create a LEED Gold certifi ed structure by exploring alternative and sustainable methods of power generation, maximum natural lighting, and thermal comfort that mitigate building operation costs

G.5 To monitor building systems to eliminate system failures as a preventative action

G.5.1 Challenges: limited technology and cost

G.6 To address and preserve the historical value and past development of Argonne



SECTION 2: CONTEXT ANALYSIS


Summer Solstice

Equinox

Sun Path Chart

Importance: Control temperature and humidity in labs specifi cally in the physical science labs, skin materials to heat and cool the building

11 m/s

8-11m/s

5-8 m/s

3-5 m/s

Argonne’s average precipitation is higher than the US average in the summer and lower during the winter season

6in

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3in

2in

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City Average

U.S.Average

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Precipitation

Argonne’s average temperature is slightly lower than the US average

90F

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70F

60F

50F

40F

30F

20F

10F


Daily High

Average

Daily Low

U.S. Average

Average Temperature

Argonne’s average snowfall is higher than the US average

Snow Fall12in

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0inJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

City Average

U.S.Average

Argonne’s average humidity is slightly higher in the afternoon than the US average

City Morning

City Afternoon

U.S. Morning Average

U.S. Afternoon Average

100%

90%

80%

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60%

50%

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30%


Humidity

Winter Solstice0-3 m/s

Climactic Context


Site Plan

South View

North View

Location:

Lemont, Illinois41N, 87W

Relationship between Chicago and Lemont, Illinois, the site of Argonne National Laboratory

Major HighwayI-55I-355

Major Access St94th StreetNorthgate Road

ChicagoLemont

Site Context


Attracting Researchers

Public lecture series are held Host thousands of visitors per year Building program must accommodate for these functions by creating spaces for gathering and collaboration Provide University of Chicago shuttle Educational Programs are held Postdoctoral and Faculty Programs

Cultural Capitol Three Nobel Prizes 100 Research and Development Awards

More than 700 National and International awards and Honors More than 800 Patents University Culture

Argonne maintains a portfolio of social research projects, emphasizing theory, methodology and modeling, and a wide range of application areas

Argonne’s Impact on Illinois

4,950 jobs created throughout Illinois $695 million in total revenue $600 million in federal research funding attracted to Illinois

$210 million in income for households

$90 million in goods and services purchased from Illinois businesses

$34 million in building at Argonne site

DOE provides 8 million toward ESB and another 87 million toward future campus projects

Financial ContextBudget: $100,000,000 Does not include scientifi c instrumentation

LEED Gold certifi cation requirement may result in higher costs

Increased material costs result in less available funds for other aspects of design

Federally funded from DOE Taxpayer money comes with stringent requirements

Taxpayers like to know their tax dollars are spent wisely, not frivolously

Socio-Cultural Context

Economic Context

Researchers need a quality working environment that is conductive to further research

The energy quad creates a walking campus that encourages socializing

Communication within social domains throughout Argonne must be easily attainable


All of these factors help the fl ow of funding and development of research departments. These factors infl uence the longevity and relevance of Argonne National Laboratory.

Political Hierarchy

Operations Physical Sciences& Engineering

Energy Engineering& Systems Analysis

Computing, Environment

& Life Sciences

Photon Sciences

BIODIS ASD

AES

XSD

CSE

HEP High Energy Physics

MSD Materials Science

PHY

ES Energy Systems

MCSNE

EVS Environment Science

Partnership

DOE Office of Science Office of Science Project Assessment

Equipment Maintainence

Administration Program

– designing and synthesizing new materials

–better batteries with higher energy densities, enhanced safety, and extended lifetimes

UChicago Argonne, LLC

ANL Directorate

ANL AdministrationTechnology Development& Commercialization

Comunications, Education& Public Affairs

Institue for MolecularEngineering

Jacobs Engneering Group Inc.

ESB ProjectANL Organization

–better catalysts and fuel cell materials for more efficient energy conversion

– more efficiently harness the power of the sun and convert it to fuels or electricity

Four Themes of ESB Research



SECTION 3: MERONIC DESIGN


What is Meronic Design?

What are the means to solve the problems which are determined by our preestablished goals?

What are the most important site implications and how can they be integrated to the whole as a meron in the context?

Will the building develop within the integrity of the site to be responsive to its neighbors while increasing the value of the greater whole?

Interpretation

The value of an entity as an element of a larger whole with regard to its effect on the value of the larger whole.

How the building adheres to the Argonne Campus, traffi c fl ow, economic activity, fi nancial concerns, and socio-cultural context

Approaching the Site

The site of the proposed ESB is located off the corner of 94th street and Northgate Road. The location is at the northern most point of campus which is also at the single entrance to campus. This has created a unique opportunity to redesign the image of Argonne.

There are two major axis roads where vehicular traffi c meets the site, 94th Street and Northgate Road. 94th Street, which approaches the site from the east, is the road from which the fi rst impression of the campus will be viewed. Our structure will be the symbol of Argonne and a symbol for the unique mix of world-class science, engineering, research, and technological facilities. This campus promotes innovative design and the “gateway” to the campus should refl ect that. This approach is from the Northeast. The functional entrance approaches from the Southwest, and has more neighbors to be concerned about. ESB must improve the quality of the site while maintaining its integrity.

Our purpose is to create a symbol for Argonne that responds to the mission statement of Argonne National Laboratory. By coming up with the means in the form of the project goals we are then able to interpret the needs of the site and to increase the value for the client while creating architecture that provides a benefi t for the well being of humanity

Meronic Design

Master Plan

Design


SITE

PARKING

LOADING DOCK

QUAD

MAIN AXIS & CHECK POINT

In order to establish our building as a well adapted muron, we noted key areas that would become opportunities or placeholders in our site.

By recognizing these events, we could better determine our formal geometry in the early design phase and better serve the project goals which were previously stated.

SITE

Site Organization



SECTION 4: FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS


Functional Units and their Relationships

Most Necessary

With the help of HDR’s lab module research, along with crafted theory, we were able to decipher the relationships among the different programmatic functions using an adjacency diagram. This detailed analysis formed micro communities which could then be linked based on their signifi cance in relation to the major functional units.

Micros

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Admini

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Microscopy LabOther Labs

Research Office

Administration Office

Conference; SeminarCafe

Lobby (Reception) Area

Facility StorageMechanical

Electrical

Loading Dock

Labo

ratory

Office

Amenitie

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Suppo

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Less NecessaryNo Preference Less SeparationNo Adjacency


InteractionSpaces

Administration

Research

Labs

Building Support

ConferenceSpaces

Private

Office

Public

Building Support

Interaction Spaces: 3,360sfConference Spaces: 2,200sfBuilding Support: 2,635sfAdministration: 3,484sfResearch: 19,008sfLabs: 52,052sf

Functional Relationship

In order to understand the major functional units spacially we started organizing and grouping the spaces relative to size and their need based location referred to from the adjacency diagram. We have denoted the spaces in a sub categories such as offi ce, public, and private spaces.


Space Organization

PLAZA

PARKING

POCKET PARK

LOADING DOCK

PLAZA

POCKET PARK

Interior Program Space Meronic Program Space

ADMINISTRATIVE

INTERACTION

LAB

LAB

LAB

LAB

SUPPORT

SUPPORT

OFFICE


Stacking Diagram

BUILDING SUPPORT

LAB

LAB SUPPORT

OFFICE

ADMINISTRATION

Section-Major Functional UnitsSection-Atrium Space

BUILDING SUPPORT

LAB LABLSADMIN

OFFICE

OFFICE BSAD

BS

OF

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LAB

LAB

LAB

LS

LS

LS

LS

BS

BS

AD

AD

AD

LAB



SECTION 5: ARCHITECTURAL


Site Plan

Landscape Plan


Floor Plans

Ground Level


Second Level


Third Level


Lower Level


Sections

Section-Major Functional Units

Section-Atrium Space

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03 Level34' - 0"

04 Roof Level50' - 0"

Lower Level-16' - 0"

05 Penthouse Level62' - 0"

01 Level

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01 Level0' - 0"

02 Level18' - 0"

03 Level34' - 0"






Elevations

North Elevation

South Elevation


East Elevation

West Elevation


Enclosure System EC 97911-37

1600 WALL SYSTEM®2FEBRUARY, 2012

PICTORIAL VIEW

1-1/4"(31.8)

2-1/2"(63.5)

3"(76.2)

4-3/4"(120.7)

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03 Level34' - 0"



Mullion Detail

Mullion Covers

Wall Section


2” Spandrel Panel

Rigid Insulation

Gypsum Board

Mounting Plate

MullionFire Stop

Joist

Tie Wire Support

Air Space

2.5” Vision Panel

Mullion Cover

Steel Panel Cladding

Insulation

CMU BlockConcrete Column

Floor Tiling

Joist

Column

Foundation

Membrane

Drainage Mat

Curtain Wall to Floor Condition

Curtain Wall to Lower Level Condition


Exterior Front Entry (Northeast)


Exterior Functional Entry (Northeast)


Campus Site Entry


Physical Model


Laboratory Space


Atrium Space



SECTION 6: STRUCTURAL


Structural System

Ground Level Framing Plan

Vibration Joint


Second Level Framing Plan

Vibration Joint

Steel Reinenforced Girder


Third Level Framing Plan


Roof Level Framing Plan



SECTION 7: MECHANICAL


Mechanical System

AHU AHU AHU

AHU

FA

FA

RETURN

EXHAUST

Ground Level

Vertical Shaft Diagram

SUPPLY

Exhaust

Return

Supply


RETURN

EXHAUST

Second Level

SUPPLY

Exhaust

Return

Supply


RETURN

EXHAUST

Third Level

SUPPLY

Exhaust

Return

Supply


RETURN

EXHAUST

Lower Level

SUPPLY

Exhaust

Return

Supply



SECTION 8: AREA TABULATION


Detailed Building AreasProgram # Req # Provided Net Area Required Net Area Provided Excess/Deficiency

Laboratory Space

Microscopy 43 47 13,000 12446 -4.26%

Synthesis 50 80 15600 16727 7.22%

Wet Chemistry 76 96 23400 21522 -8.03%

52,000 50695

Research Staff

Office 64 40 7744 7761 0.22%

Workstation 128 167 11264 10,388 -7.78%

Administration Support

IT Staff 6 6 726 720 -0.83%

IT Workroom 121 118 -2.48%

Office (temporary) 4 4 484 355 -26.65%

ESB Administration

Director’s Office 350 421 20.29%

Deputy ALD Office 250 381 52.40%

Staff Office 3 3 363 375 3.31%

Administration 5 5 440 368 -16.36%

Copy/Fax/Storage 150 158 5.33%

Videoconference 200 254 27.00%

Waiting Area 400 410 2.50%

22492 21709


Program # Req # Provided Net Area Required Net Area Provided Excess/Deficiency

Building Amenities

Seminar Room 900 999 11.00%

Conference Room 2 3 700 914 30.57%

Small Conference Room 4 4 600 517 -13.83%

Amenities

Cafe 300 496 65.33%

Collaboration Areas - 8 900 1624 80.44%

Breakrooms - 6 450 702 56.00%

Copy/Fax/Storage - 6 1200 1,230 2.50%

Files 450 515 14.44%

Lactation Room 60 62 3.33%

5560 7,059


Building Support Facilities

Building Lobby + Reception 1200 1359 13.25%

Receiving/Staging 250 486 94.40%

Facility General Storage 400 331 -17.25%

Building Maintenance Office 121 113 -6.61%

Building Maintenance Workstation 3 3 264 285 7.95%

Building Maintenance Supplies 200 169 -15.50%

Hazardous Storage 200 162 -19.00%

2635 2905

Building Support - Gross

Passage 25,177

223 Bridge 3433

Mechanical 16000

Electrical 1350

Restrooms 6 8 2,264

Janitorial Closet 4

Elevators-Freight 1 2

Elevators-Passenger 1 2

Stairs-Egress 2 2

48,224

Program # Req # Provided Net Area Required Net Area Provided Excess/Deficiency


Departmental Area SummaryDepartment Net Area Required Net Area Provided Excess/Deficiency

Laboratory Space 52052 50695 -2.61%

Research Staff 19008 18,149

Administration Support 3484 3560

Office Space 22492 21,709 -3.48%

Conference Spaces 2200 2,430

Amenities 3360 4629

Building Amenities 5560 7,059 26.96%

Building Support Facilities 2635 2,905 10.25%

Gross Areas 48,224

Net Building Area 82,368

Gross BuildIng Area 131,225

Building Efficiency 62.77%



SECTION 9: APPENDIX


Meeting MinutesARCH 475:Integrative Design Studio

Subject: Design Proposal for Argonne National LaboratoryPurpose: Client Feedback and Concept Review

Date: June 19, 2012Time: 1:00-2:00 pmLocation: HDR Offi ce Chicago, Illinois

Meeting Overview:

The meeting included a design concept from each group which had the same site in Lemont, Illinois on the Argonne Campus.

General Comments:

Conclude presentation with “any comments or questions?”

Liked how and why things go together were explained, had solid reasoning

Energy effi ciency and tie into site mentioned in the introduction of project

presentation kept reinforcing these points which was very successful

Need closer collaboration spaces bad for fl exibility due to plan

Don’t use orange and red on stacking diagram

match book and PowerPoint, in the same order, okay to repeat slide

good 4 person presentation asked a lot of questions


Architectural

Ground Floor Plan

treated as two separate buildings

work with site to be more welcoming

Lobby

elevator on each end (1 for each lab block)

Basement stairs need to be accessed by main public space for safety

Likes that atrium and cafe is separate

Atrium

create outer layer of workstations along atrium

likes main street idea nice generous space activated explore having service move down main hallway


create a single pitch that matches curve (glazing on the roof level)

Likes indent collaboration spaces outside of labs (good for white boards)more bridges for atrium or smaller spaces

Laboratory

Lab plans workstations in Lab too dangerousPut outside of lab, have to pass through dangerous areas

probably not best for Argonne

Flip workstations towards outside


Then natural light is too close to labs (given the workstations would be removed)

Visualization

Renderings

Peel off side interesting gestureShow it in plan, emphasize itBring that concept into building

Clear distinction of Facade explained well

Sections show ceiling height

Exterior

Designed outside in commentClient wont like that say “site informs and infl uences the layout”

Building Systems

Building Joint

Expansion joint bad because its though public space, locate east of triangle stair, doesn’t have to be equal

Concept Review Meeting Minutes

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02 Level

01 Level

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03 Level32' - 0"




01 Level0' - 0"

02 Level16' - 0"

03 Level32' - 0"





Allen, Edward, and Joseph Iano. Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2009. Print.

Allen, Edward, and Joseph Iano. The Architect’s Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2007. Print.

Lechner, Norbert. Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2009. Print.

Bibliography


Codes and Regulations

Building Code

International Building Code (IBC) 2009 edition

Occupancy

Group B-Business Occupancy For the purposes for the ESB is Group B - Business Occupancy IBC 304.1 identifi es research laboratories as B occupancy

Hazardous Material Control Areas

Two Control Areas per Floor Seperated by 1 hour fi re barrierOperational limitation of hazardous materials within control areas

Fire Protection Systems

Sprinklers

All areas of the ESB must have an automatic fi re surppression system (IBC 903)

Atrium

If an atrium connecting three or more fl oor levels is designed for the building, a smoke control system will be required (IBC 404.4). All atrium spaces shall be seperated from adjacent spaces by a 1- hour fi re barrier wall (IBC 404.5)

Handicapped Accessibility

Required

The regulations of the American National Standards Institute apply to all public buildings and facilities. Parts of the buildings open only to employees are excempt from these regulations, but are still subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Accessibility Code.


Documents

Argonne final book