felipe palomo - selected work

02/13 - 11/13 - THERM model - CD drafting - Struct. coord. - 3D Rendering

PENN AVE. RFP

Thoughtful Balance Inc.Request for Proposals: Build a new residential development on a site along the Penn Avenue Arts Corridor at the border between the Friendship and Garfield neighborhoods in the City of Pittsburgh. The use for this site would be a single-family, for-sale, residential development with a modern, green and energy efficient design and density appropriate for the surrounding area. Total of 6,336 sq. ft. in area. penn ave

Typ. Unit front facade

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MCKEESPORT YMCA THERM STUDIES

PENN AVE. RFP

Thermal Bridge Calculator Software ModellingThe facility renovation was designed to keep utilities andoperating costs as low as possible. A geo-thermal system will be installed to provide efficient heating and cooling. And the thermal envelope will be designed to be as efficient as the budget allows to achieve Passive House Retrofit Standard Certification. Potential Thermal bridges in the building renovation need to be studied and R-Value measured.

Southside High School ApartmentsA0Render with Policarbonate Panels covering interior HVAC Ductwork NOT visible from exterior windows

Building SectionA5 Scale: Not to scale

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View of visible HVAC Ductworkfrom the outside

View of NO visible HVAC Ductworkfrom the outside

SSHS Feasibility StudySouthside High School Apartments Ductwork Concealment Feasibility Study which consist in various solutions to mitigate the visibility of the units ductwork from the exterior as to obtain Historic Tax Credit for the recently completed renovation the building. The solutions we considered: installation time and disturbance, cost per unit, permit requirements, additional engineering, and aesthetics.

White PolycarbonatePanel (Semi-Translucent)

Unistrut attached toceiling w/ threaded rod

Threaded Rod

Existing HVAC duct

Dim. VariesTo Finish Floor

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Existing HVAC duct

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DetailsScale: Not to scaleA6

option 1: roller shade

option 2: polycarbonate panelling

Building SectionA5 Scale: Not to scale

10th Street

Panel DetailRefer to A5

View of visible HVAC Ductworkfrom the outside

View of NO visible HVAC Ductworkfrom the outside

building sightline section

56 long Wall-Slab Section Section: Isothermic view

4 Exterior Brick12 Terracota Brick2 Rigid Foam Insulation8 Closed Cell InsulationGWBExisting Concrete SlabMetal Stud

Example of thermal bridge at slab - wall section, where a large heat loss is detected but we take control of the heat loss with a new interior insulation wall wrap. Contractor to pay extra attention to perform air-tightness on these details.

WALNUT STREET

PHPP 2007, Verification 2013.10.01 PHPP REV Climate Walnut.xls

Building: Walnut Street RetrofitLocation and Climate: Pittsburgh, PA PITTSBURGH ALLEGHENY CO AP PA

Street Address: Walnut StreetCity, State, Zip: Pittsburgh, PA

Country: United States of AmericaBuilding Type: Victorian Single Family Retrofit

Home Owner(s) / Client(s): Laura NettletonStreet Address: 456 South Graham StreetCity, State, Zip: Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Architect: Thoughtful Balance, inc.Street: 456 South Graham Street

City, State, Zip: Pittsburgh, PA 15232Mechanical System:

Street Address:City, State, Zip:

Year of Construction: 2013Number of Dwelling Units: 1 Interior Temperature: 68.0 F

Gross Enclosed Volume Ve: 34636 ft3 Internal Heat Gains: 0.7 BTU/hr.ft2Number of Occupants: 6.0

Energy Demands with Reference to the Treated Floor AreaTreated Floor Area: 2258 ft2

Applied: Monthly Method PH Certificate: Fulfilled?

Specific Space Heat Demand: 4.27 kBTU/(ftyr) 4.75 kBTU/(ftyr) YesPressurization Test Result: 1.00 ACH50 0.6 ACH50 No

Specific Primary Energy Demand(DHW, Heating, Cooling, Auxiliary and Household Electricity): 36.5 kBTU/(ftyr) 38.0 kBTU/(ftyr) Yes

Specific Primary Energy Demand(DHW, Heating and Auxiliary Electricity): 23.5 kBTU/(ftyr)

Specific Primary Energy DemandEnergy Conservation by Solar Electricity: kBTU/(ftyr)

Heating Load: 3.54 BTU/(ft2hr)Frequency of Overheating: % over 77.0 F

Specific Useful Cooling Energy Demand: 0.82 kBTU/(ftyr) 4.75 kBTU/(ftyr) YesCooling Load: 2.31 BTU/(ft2hr)

We confirm that the values given herein have been Issued on:determined following the PHPP methodology and basedon the characteristic values of the building. The calculations signed: with PHPP are attached to this application.

Passive House Verification

Photo or Drawing

5724 Walnut Street Victorian House RenovationWalnut Street is the renovation of a single-family Victorian residence in the Shadyside neighborhoodin Pittsburgh. The project took the dilapidated house and put a new exterior and renovated the interior spaces. The thermal envelope was retrofitted with exterior rigid foam panels and cement board siding, and high performance windows. Zoned heating systems were installed to allow the family to condition floors separately. We are achieveing Passive House Residential Retrofit Standards.

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unit 103 - 772 sf.

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Castleton Apartments - Deep Energy Retrofit Renovation

As part of a team, we re-designed the interior of the building to insert accesible units for rent. The renovation will include common spaces and recreational facilities. This project will apply to Housing Finance and Tax Credit. Blower door testing twice during construction, with an air tightness of 0.6 air changes per hour to be performed as part of Passive House certification.

CASTLETON

Unit BUnit C

MARKET STREET & FIRST AVENUE

Peter Margittai ArchitectsThis1845 downtown Pittsburgh historic structure redeveloped to include three independent four story townhomes, adding a total of 4,130 sq.ft. The client required preservation of historic framing while exposing the historic essence of the structure. Principal work was on construction drawings for the elaborate staircase.

09/12 - 01/13 - Stairs design - CD drafting - Struct. Coord.

MARKET STREET & FIRST AVENUE

historic

modern

third floor plan

first floor plan

OFFICE MARKETINGMarketing ideas and proposals were developed at the office. These wine labels were produced for the Market Street Residences project with real estate purposes.

SSCC WELCOME CENTER

Collaborative design and renovation of the exterior signage for the South Side Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center. The new facility will be available to community development organiza-tions asd to promote the South Side as a business-friendly neighborhood that welcomes professionals of all types

DESIGN & DRAFTING Peter Margittai Architects Complete sets of detailed architectural drawings in CAD format were produced for building permits, contractors estimates, and structural coordination.

LAXMAN RESIDENCERenovation of a 3,400 sq.ft. house and of a 2,500 sq.ft. addition. The client required a modern home with high ceilings and flat roofs. This design included minimalist materials such as cedar siding, exposed concrete and extensive glass windows.

demolition - east elevation

demolition - south elevation

10/11 - 01/13

- Arch. Design - 3D Rendering - 2D Drafting - EC Survey

privacy

mass

transparency

Laxman - proposed renovation + addition

1st floor

section 1 - A3.01Laxman - proposed renovation + addition

The renovation included the removal and complete demolition of the existing second floor and roof, as well as all brick siding. New framing will be added to the exisiting first floor walls to give the desired high ceiling and flat roof.

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Architectural design, development and construction supervision of a carriage house barn style building with a 2800 sqft. main floor. The structure is made of heavy timber framing (Hemlock & Douglas Fir), with 6-1/2 SIP panels for walls and 8-1/4 SIP panels for roofing The builiding will hold space for vehicles, workshop, a micro-brewery, and an upper level loft for guest. The interior finish is made of tongue & groove.

KAERCHER CARRIAGE HOUSE

lightinginterior

Kaercher main floor plan

The Barn is located close to the existing home but hidden from the entrance, being only visible in its totality from the front of the house.

05/11 - 04/12

- Arch. Design - 3D Rendering - 2D Drafting - Const. Admin.

The guest house matches the architectural materials of the clients adjacent home. However, it keeps the simplicity of a barn style from the outside, leading into a complex structured interior.

exterior rendering

Exposed hammer beam trusses, the porch under the deck, and the gable roof give the barn a complex character while maintaining a residential look as a secondary building.

timber framing process

Located in front of an existing chemical warehouse, the architectural purpose was to create a new three story office building that will also serve as a facade for the warehouse. The corridors along the curtain wall are illuminated by the stairwell that runs vertically through the entire building, which functions as the vertical light source. The main design elements are the curtain wall and shutters, created to take full advantage of the ample natural light.

PROQUIMSA OFFICES

01/10 - 06/10 - Arch. Design - 3D Rendering - 2D Drafting

The staircase, illuminated from the front and top, becomes the spine for natural light as well as circulation for the building.

front elevation side elevation

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boardroom, exterior & interior view