Judson University Graduate Portfolio Spring 2015

[Graduate Portfolio_Eric Blowers]ARC652- Spring 2015

Professor Keelan Kaiser

Table of Contents

Final Boards..........1

Site Analysis/Preliminary Imagery..........2-4

Final Imagery..........5-26

Sustainable Considerations..........27-33

Physical Model Imagery..........34

[Graduate Portfolio_Eric Blowers]

ARC652- Spring 2015Professor Keelan Kaiser

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Reroute vehicular circulation to allow for car-free quad

Vector analysis of views, pedestrian circulation, and building geometry re-lationships

Distillation of vector analysis and ex-pansion of Chapel to mark presence of new quad

Quad buildings sculpted to priviledge views to chapel tower from multiple views looking into new quad

Demolition of existing science build-ing, former Browne Library, and Single family home adjacent campus

1. Harm A. Weber Academic Center2. Ohio Hall3. Wilson Hall4. New Campus Admin. Offices and Alumni Center5. Campus Apartments/Health Center6. New Math and Science Building7. New Academics Building8. New Student Dorms9. Renovated/expanded Chapel10. New Academic/Student Center11. Barton House12. Lindner Commons

Campus Building Key

Site Plan1/100 = 1

[ S t u d e n t C e n t e r ]

Contemporary Rain GardensFlexible Green Space Native Prairie PlantingIntegrated Fire Pit Green Amphitheatre

Divert vehicular circulation to create vehicle-free quad

Demolition of existing science building, former Browne Library, and single-family home adjacent campus

Vector composition: analysis of views, pedestrian cirulation, and building geometry relationships

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Establish vector hierarchy and expand Chapel to mark presence of new quad

Quad building sculpted according to vector analysis to privilege views to chapel tower from multiple views looking into new quad

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Judson University is a small evangelical liberal arts university that prides itself on its integration of faith and academics in each realm of study. Prior to the construction of the Harm A. Weber Academic Center (HAWAC) in 2007, the small, humble campus lacked identity. The campus is composed of small utilitarian red brick buildings that serve their baseline purpose but fail to inspire the students interact with them on a daily basis. When HAWAC was completed, it became the symbol of academic excellence at Judson University. It made the statement that Judson provides an excellent education to the students that attend there and that it is here to stay. The new Student Center and Honors Dorms at Judson University will make a similar statement. The role and influence of the student in the academic setting is just as important as the academic aspect of the college experience, especially in the context of an evangelical institution. This manifests itself in a dynamic manner that suits the needs of the 21st century col-lege student, provides spaces for academic, social, and spiri-tual growth while responding sensitively to the natural environ-ment.

East/West Bar for Optimal Solar Orientation

Divide Mass for Circulation, Views, and Separation of Program

Mass Refinement for program efficiency

Roof Extrusion for Clerestory Windows

Bridge connecting major program areasEast/West Bar for

Optimal Solar OrientationDivide Mass for Circulation, Views, and Separation of Program



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dynamic- speaks of the current age reflects student life on a thriving college campus

composite metal panel- light and contemporary

student government chamber- create interior focal feature to spur on a sense of pride and ownership of space for students

frame views- using the built environment to frame views of nature for unique human experience

Visible presence Empower Students

Communal Space

Individual Space

Establish place

Promote equality

Link on-campus lounge network Place of activity

Inward focus

Outward focus

Promote earth consciousness

Place of rest

Elevate student relevance

Facilitate cross disciplinary relationships

Connection to nature

Encourage Relationships

Acommodate varying sized-groups of students

Accessible location on campus

Wilson Hall- Eyrie Lounge Volkman Hall- Lounge Ohio Hall- Lounge Lindner Commons+ Large gathering space- Distant from active parts of campus- Caters to tower residents- Disconnect with nature- Hidden away from street view- Uninspiring space

+ Medium gathering space+ - Somewhat flexible seating options+ - Caters to Wilson residents while giving access to non-Wilson residents- Uninspiring space

+ Large gathering space+ - Somewhat flexible seating/study options- Not acommodating to non-residents

- Small gathering space- Inflexible seating/study options- Not acommodating to non-residents- Cramped uninspiring space- No connection to exterior

+ Large gathering space+ Flexible seating/study options+ Inviting to all campus visitors+ Connection to nature+ Unique architectural space

gateway- focal framing element to invite people in and create a vista toward views beyond

large open concept- for large communal gatherings to create a sense of unity and inclusiveness among student body

transparent private spaces- to allow for private smaller group gatherings however in a way that encourages interaction while providing natural daylight possibilities

aluminum louvers- light and contemporary

corten steel- for rich coloration and to relate to foundational principles of faith based university [as it weathers, it becomes stronger]

iron spot brick- to relate to red brick existing campus buildings but doing so in a more contemporary manner

strong/transparent- draws users in to experience the unique dynamics of the space and what they can see through the facade

juxtaposition of masses- tool for visual and experiential differentiation allowing for spaces that are geometrically unique from common experiences

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The Bridge acts as a link connecting the Student Center with Academic center providing a dynamic

space for student activity while providing shade for the patio below where students can interact

with nature utilizing views to the quad (north) and the river beyond (south).

Classrooms accept natural daylight while barrowing daylight from the central

atrium to light space that is too deep in plan for accepting light from exterior.

The atrium provides breakout space that is flooded with natural daylight to connect

users with nature especially during the bitter winter months.

The open plan allows for flexibility in use for differing activities while providing a variety of work/relaxation nodes. The transparency of the North/South facades connects the student center interior to the dynamic quad space and the views to the river beyond. The transparency displays student activity on the interior to draw in other students to experience the building.

Bridge + Patio

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Flexibility + Transparency

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Student CenterHonors Housing

First Floor Plan

Academic CenterEntry/Cafe Seating

Entry/Lounge EntryCafe

[2] Studio Apartments 260 Seat Lecture HallSocial Stair

[3] One-Bedroom Apartments Faculty OfficesOpen Seating/Lounge

Computer Lab

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[2] Two-Bedroom Apartments

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Student Center

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Honors Housing Academic Center

Open Seating/LoungeEntry Open Atrium/breakout space

Desk Work Stations[2] Studio Apartments (5) Academic Classrooms

Booth Seating[3] One-Bedroom Apartments Storage

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Media Viewing Room

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Student CenterHonors Housing Academic Center

Open Seating/LoungeRooftop Entry (5) Academic Classrooms

(4) Student Gov. OfficesRooftop Patio Restrooms

Student Gov. Media LabGreen Roof

Student Gov. Conference

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Operable windows allow for adequate natural daylighting throughout and allow for fresh air to enter and circulate the interior spaces. Warm air rises and is exhausted through mechanized

windows at each atria creating comfortable interior spaces without the active use of the HVAC system.

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roof mounted photovoltaics

native prairie planting to restore local ecosystem

resilient exterior building materials for durability and longevity

east/west bar orientation drought resistant plantingsre-use brick from demolished buildings for on-site hardscape

louvers on south facade to control daylight penetration

site_strategiesbuilding_strategies

geothermal system [quad acts as geothermal field] low flow water fixtures

building form does not interfere with daylighting strategies of adjacent structures

honors housing green roof for optimal insulation and on-site rainwater management

utilization of existing trees for shading facade of quad buildings

rainwater collection for site irrigation

Bioswales for on-site stormwater retention

light colored roof for maximum solar reflectivity

conservative E/W glazing ratios

triple glazed clerestory windows for optimal natural daylighting

utilize existing on campus parking

minimized east/west glazing with operable perforated metal shading devices

use of local materials

fins on northern facade to block harsh afternoon sun

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building integrated photovoltaics

triple pane low-e continuous clerestory glazing with mechanized windows to allow for natural ventilation

highly insulated roof construction with mounted photovoltaics

skylight domes to allow for natural daylight deep into classroom spaces

fixed louvers to control daylight while allowing uninterrupted views

light interior finishes for optimal daylighting

operable glazing for user control

concrete slabs to utilize thermal mass during winter months

interior glazing to allow for ambient atrium daylight to enter classroom spaces

atrium light well to allow ambient daylight to enter first floor lecture hall

high efficiency LED lighting with daylight sensors


interior glazing to allow for ambient daylight to enter corridor

highly insulated durable wall construction

mechanical space for geothermal system and other mechanical equipment

first floor wall depressed to utilize second floor overhang to shade office glazing during summer months

high efficiency low-e double pane glazing

Out of necessity to shape the quad geometry, the honors dorm building takes on a N/S bar geometry. This is an appropriate compromise

due to the use of the building however. In order to account for this, the facade glazing

ratio is conservatively composed with operable perforated metal screening elements to give

occupants the ability to control natural daylight penetration to their preference during morning

and afternoon hours. This

PV arrays to supplement geothermal system

Adjacent building to aid in shading building facade and rooftop patio

Triple-pane clerestory windows to naturally light corridor and allow for natural ventilation

Green roof for on-site storm water retention

Conservative glazing ratios on East/West Facades

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Different iterations of how to effectively divert existing vehicular roadway to

create pedestrian only quad.

Refinement of quad geometry shaped by facing buildings while showing

vehicular and pedestrian pathways.

Quad facing building form iterations to create exterior spaces of varying

scales for group gatherings that are semi-private yet still are connected

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Student Center Section Academic Section

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Southeast Aerial PerspectiveSouthwest Aerial Perspective

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[ S t u d e n t C e n t e r ]

Judson University is a small evangelical liberal arts university that prides itself on its integration of faith and academics in each realm of study. Prior to the construction of the Harm A. Weber Academic Center (HAWAC) in 2007, the small, humble campus lacked identity. The campus is composed of small utilitarian red brick buildings that serve their baseline purpose but fail to inspire the students interact with them on a daily basis. When HAWAC was completed, it became the symbol of academic excellence at Judson University. It made the statement that Judson provides an excellent education to the students that attend there and that it is here to stay. The new Student Center and Honors Dorms at Judson University will make a similar statement. The role and influence of the student in the academic setting is just as important as the academic aspect of the college experience, especially in the context of an evangelical institution. This manifests itself in a dynamic manner that suits the needs of the 21st century college student, provides spaces for academic, social, and spiritual growth while responding sensitively to the natural environment.

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Building Form_Derivation

Divert vehicular circulation to create vehicle-free quad

Demolition of existing science building, former Browne Library, and single-family home adjacent campus

Vector composition: analysis of views, pedestrian cirulation, and building geometry relationships

Establish vector hierarchy and expand Chapel to mark presence of new quad

Quad building sculpted according to vector analysis to privilege views to chapel tower from multiple views looking into new quad

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1. Harm A. Weber Academic Center2. Ohio Hall3. Wilson Hall4. New Campus Admin. Offices and Alumni Center5. Campus Apartments/Health Center6. New Math and Science Building7. New Academics Building8. New Student Dorms9. Renovated/expanded Chapel10. New Academic/Student Center11. Barton House12. Lindner Commons

Campus Building Key

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New Quad_Elements

New Quad_Plan Proposed_Campus Plan

Contemporary Rain GardensFlexible Green Space Native Prairie PlantingIntegrated Fire Pit Green Amphitheatre

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inspiration_materiality

dynamic- speaks of the current age reflects student life on a thriving college campus

composite metal panel- light and contemporary

student government chamber- create interior focal feature to spur on a sense of pride and ownership of space for students

large open concept- for large communal gatherings to create a sense of unity and inclusiveness among student body

transparent private spaces- to allow for private smaller group gatherings however in a way that encourages interaction while providing natural daylight possibilities

aluminum louvers- light and contemporary

corten steel- for rich coloration and to relate to foundational principles of faith based university [as it weathers, it becomes stronger]

iron spot brick- to relate to red brick existing campus buildings but doing so in a more contemporary manner

strong/transparent- draws users in to experience the unique dynamics of the space and what they can see through the facade

juxtaposition of masses- tool for visual and experiential differentiation allowing for spaces that are geometrically unique from common experiences

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frame views- using the built environment to frame views of nature for unique human experience

gateway- focal framing element to invite people in and create a vista toward views beyond

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Wilson Hall- Eyrie LoungeLindner Tower- 5th/7th Floor Lounges Volkman Hall- Lounge Ohio Hall- Lounge Lindner Commons

+ Large gathering space- Distant from active parts of campus- Caters to tower residents- Disconnect with nature- Hidden away from street view- Uninspiring space

+ Medium gathering space+ - Somewhat flexible seating options+ - Caters to Wilson residents while giving access to non-Wilson residents- Uninspiring space

+ Large gathering space+ - Somewhat flexible seating/study options- Not acommodating to non-residents

- Small gathering space- Inflexible seating/study options- Not acommodating to non-residents- Cramped uninspiring space- No connection to exterior

+ Large gathering space+ Flexible seating/study options+ Inviting to all campus visitors+ Connection to nature+ Unique architectural space

Visible presence Empower Students

Communal Space

Individual Space

Establish place

Promote equality

Link on-campus lounge network Place of activity

Inward focus

Outward focus

Promote earth consciousness

Place of rest

Elevate student relevance

Facilitate cross disciplinary relationships

Connection to nature

Encourage Relationships

Acommodate varying sized-groups of students

Accessible location on campus

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Student CenterHonors Housing Academic CenterEntry/Cafe Seating

Entry/Lounge EntryCafe

[2] Studio Apartments 260 Seat Lecture HallSocial Stair

[3] One-Bedroom Apartments Faculty OfficesOpen Seating/Lounge

Computer Lab

Storage

[2] Two-Bedroom Apartments

7,350 sf 8,900 sf 9,200 sf

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Restrooms

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Desk Work Stations[2] Studio Apartments (5) Academic Classrooms

Booth Seating[3] One-Bedroom Apartments Storage

(4) Private Study Rooms

Media Viewing Room

Restrooms

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Open Seating/LoungeRooftop Entry (5) Academic Classrooms

(4) Student Gov. OfficesRooftop Patio Restrooms

Student Gov. Media LabGreen Roof

Student Gov. Conference

Bridge Lounge

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The Bridge acts as a link connecting the Student Center with Academic center providing a dynamic space for student activity. This unique building

element also provides shade for the patio below where students can gather individually, in small groups, or for larger outdoor campus events. This space

provides a comfortable area where students can interact with the picturesque campus utilizing views to the quad (north) and the river beyond (south).

Bridge + Patio

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Adequate natural daylight in classrooms is crucial for student productivity as well as energy efficiency concerns. Typical classrooms have deep footprints and access to daylight on only one wall. The

classrooms in the new academic center accept natural daylight directly from exterior glazing while also barrowing daylight from the central atrium space. This successfully lights the space that is too deep in

the plan for accepting light from exterior glazing. The atrium provides flexible breakout space for student gathering that is flooded with natural daylight to connect users with nature during all months of the year.

Classrooms + Atrium

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The open plan allows for flexibility in use for differing activities while providing a variety of work/relaxation nodes. The transparency of the North/South

facades connects the student center interior to the dynamic quad space and the views to the river beyond. The transparency displays student

activity on the interior to draw in other students to experience the building.

Flexibility + Transparency

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The student center and honors dorms strong presence on the quad creates a dynamic interplay between the exterior and interior spaces. The new quad

provides open green space for various activities including the possibility for outdoor chapel services and graduation ceremonies. The honors dorm green roof provides a private yet inclusive space for residents to enjoy the quad from a different perspective. The communal fire pit provides a space for students

to gather for smores or an impromptu worship service.

Quad + Community

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The dynamic bridge element acts as a dynamic space shaping element while providing shade for the exterior gathering space on the ground level. This bridge

element also frames the view to the Fox River Beyond contributing to to the interest of the space. A welded wire mesh with integrated LEDs create a feature screen

that can be used to view movies or other visual media for viewers across the entire quad. This creates a unique experience for students, one that will allow for large

movie nights or advertisements for upcoming on campus events.

Exterior + Community

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The building massing is such that it provides pedestrian foot traffic between the student center and honors dorm along the path to the Lindner Commons building. Because this is a heavily traveled route by all students, a secondary

entrance to the student center is provided to draw students into the space as they pass by or return from a meal

Connectivity + Context

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The entry of the student center provides a variety of seating options appropriate for casual relaxation or eating a snack or meal from the

new cafe/bistro. The openness of the plan allows for natural daylight to reacha majority of the space despite the deep floor plate. The open plan

encourages thriving student interactions and also allows for uninterrupted views through the space to the beauty of Gods creation beyond.

Flexible Seating + Transparency

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The first floor open lounge space is depressed four feet from the student center entry level to account for grade changes while creating

a transition in space to a large double height space highlighting the suspended student government chamber on the third floor.

Comfortable seating and media options allow students to gather communally and relax from the stresses of academic life enjoying

views through the floor to ceiling glazing on the south facade.

Relaxation + Community

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The open plan allows for flexibility in use for differing activities while providing a variety of work/relaxation nodes. The transparency of the North/South

facades connects the student center interior to the dynamic quad space and the views to the river beyond. The transparency displays student

activity on the interior to draw in other students to experience the building.

Flexible Seating + Work Space

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The second floor built in work stations and booths provide a variety of options for student seating that promote a productive academic work ethic. They

face the center of the open atrium space creating a connection to the lounge spaces below while highlighting the suspended student government chamber.

Work Stations + Transparency

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The third floor is where the student government chamber has the strongest presence. The clerestory glazing that

wraps the chamber provides daylight deep into the floor plate while creating a dramatic emphasis on the rich textured wood walls. It acts as the symbolic epicenter of student

leadership in the heart of the student oriented spaces.

Daylight + Icon

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The third floor houses a series of open work spaces, flexible seating, conference rooms, offices, and a media lab for use by the Judson Student Organization

and University Missions. These rooms are glazed floor to ceiling to promote the symbolic and literal transparency provided by these organizations while

contributing to natural daylighting strategies. The student government chamber highlights the open space as the heart of the student center.

Student Government + Transparency

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The bridge provides another unique experience for students, one that highlights the views of the quad to the north and the Fox River to the south. Because

this space is the bridging element connecting the academic center to the government wing of the student center, it can serve as additional breakout space

for the classrooms or the Judson Student Organization or University Missions.

Connectivity + Community

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The academic center atrium serves multiple purposes. It floods the central space with daylight creating a unique connection to nature while also supplying ambient daylight into the classrooms that are

organized around the center. Natural ventilation is possible as a result of this programmatic organization and the three-story height of the

space. The atrium creates the opportunity for students to get out of the classroom and utilize this area as breakout space while in class.

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Operable windows throughout the entire building allow for adequate natural daylighting throughout and for fresh air to enter and circulate the interior

spaces. The interior air rises and is exhausted through mechanized windows at each atria creating a zero energy method of ventilating the interior spaces

without the active use of the HVAC system to accomplish the same goal.

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all solar gain

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accept daylig

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all solar gain

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accept daylig

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all solar gain

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-clerestories

accept daylig

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-louvers block

all solar gain

s

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accept daylig

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atrium

-louvers block

nearly all sol

ar gains

-clerestories

accept daylig

ht into

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all solar gain

s

-clerestories

accept daylig

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atrium

-louvers block

all solar gain

s

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accept daylig

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-accepting di

rect solar gai

ns

-utilize therm

al mass of co

nc. floor

-accepting di

rect solar gai

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al mass of co

nc. floor

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rect solar gai

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al mass of co

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During the frigid Winter months, the louvers on the south facade effectively allow daylight to enter the space. The daylight warms the concrete floors and radiates the heat into the space from the slab throughout the night-time hours alleviating some of the stress placed on the HVAC system. The atrium clerestory glazing serves a similar function allowing natural daylight deep into the academic centers plan.

During the Spring/Fall seaons, the louver system effectively blocks most daylight from entering the space. This is important as the strength of the sun is reletively strong still and excessive direct solar gains would force the HVAC system to kick on to accommodate for the passive heating of the interior space. The atrium clerestories still allow direct gains however to help supercharge the natural ventilation strategies in the space.

During the summer months when the sun is at its strongest, the louver system blocks all direct solar gains from penetrating the facade. This prevents passive solar heating in the interior spaces which would cause excessive stress on the HVAC system to cool the interior spaces.

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roof mounted photovoltaics

native prairie planting to restore local ecosystem

resilient exterior building materials for durability and longevity

east/west bar orientation drought resistant plantingsre-use brick from demolished buildings for on-site hardscape

louvers on south facade to control daylight penetration

site_strategiesbuilding_strategies

geothermal system [quad acts as geothermal field] low flow water fixtures

building form does not interfere with daylighting strategies of adjacent structures

honors housing green roof for optimal insulation and on-site rainwater management

utilization of existing trees for shading facade of quad buildings

rainwater collection for site irrigation

Bioswales for on-site stormwater retention

light colored roof for maximum solar reflectivity

conservative E/W glazing ratios

triple glazed clerestory windows for optimal natural daylighting

utilize existing on campus parking

minimized east/west glazing with operable perforated metal shading devices

use of local materials

fins on northern facade to block harsh afternoon sun

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building integrated photovoltaics

triple pane low-e continuous clerestory glazing with mechanized windows to allow for natural ventilation

highly insulated roof construction with mounted photovoltaics

skylight domes to allow for natural daylight deep into classroom spaces

fixed louvers to control daylight while allowing uninterrupted views

light interior finishes for optimal daylighting

operable glazing for user control

concrete slabs to utilize thermal mass during winter months


atrium light well to allow ambient daylight to enter first floor lecture hall

high efficiency LED lighting with daylight sensors


interior glazing to allow for ambient daylight to enter corridor

highly insulated durable wall construction

mechanical space for geothermal system and other mechanical equipment

first floor wall depressed to utilize second floor overhang to shade office glazing during summer months

high efficiency low-e double pane glazing

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Out of necessity to shape the quad geometry, the honors dorm building takes on a N/S bar geometry. This is an appropriate compromise due to the residential use of the building however. In order to account for this, the facade glazing ratio is conservatively composed with operable perforated metal screening elements to give occupants the ability to control natural daylight penetration to their preference throughout the day and into the evening.

PV arrays to supplement geothermal system

Adjacent building to aid in shading building facade and rooftop patio

Triple-pane clerestory windows to naturally light corridor and allow for natural ventilation

Green roof for on-site storm water retention

Conservative glazing ratios on East/West Facades

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Documents

Judson University Graduate Portfolio Spring 2015