ProjectXspring2009: January 2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

This is the initial LEED analysis for Project X.

37 Probably points

21 Points that we need to work towards to achieving

3 Points that may not work for our project

8 Points that are not possible due to preexisting conditions

Silver should be easily attainable with Platinum not out of the question.

Friday, January 30, 2009

The Top 20 Design Guidlines for Phoenix According to Climate Consultant

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Direct Normal Radiation, Dry Bulb Comparison

This graphic shows a direct normal radiation chart on top of a a dry bulb chart for Phoenix. As you can see the two criss cross each other in the middle of the day during the summer months. Demonstrates graphically how bad the combo of outdoor air temp and solar gain can be for a building here.

Psychrometric Chart

Psychrometric chart for Phoenix created by Climate Consultant

Wind & Dry Bulb Rose

Combination of wind and dry bulb temperature rose of Phoenix from Climate Consultant.

Site Data

This is a site data graphic that Alan sent to me as an example of a graphic representation of climate data.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

BIG Ideas

3.4.6. Big Idea

3.4.6.1. This project seeks to acknowledge the critical nature

of the sun and the potential of people to reconnect

with its fundamental power.

3.4.6.1.1. Building A = Solar harvester

3.4.6.1.2. Building B = Solar observatory

Project X Outline (constantly revised)

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Project X outline

1. Project Thesis statement

2. Project Components

2.1.Desert Bio-fuels deliverables

2.2.Studio deliverables

2.3.Design process manual

3. Integrated Design Process

3.1. Design Strategy Goals

3.1.1. Low net-energy buildings

3.1.2. Lowest cost

3.1.3. Lowest appropriate technology approach

3.2. Design Strategy

3.2.1. Optimize building orientation and dimensions

3.2.2. Optimize passive building features

3.2.3. Utilize efficient and appropriate materials to achieve performance and aesthetic goals

3.2.4. Reduce building energy loads using appropriate means

3.2.5. Employ on-site renewable energy generation as appropriate

3.3. Project Phases (Project A and B)

3.3.1. Phase 1: Project planning and analysis

3.3.2. Phase 2: Initial energy modeling

3.3.3. Phase 3: Design conception

3.3.4. Phase 4: Data analysis

3.4. Integrated Design process

3.4.1. Programming

3.4.1.1. Algae trenches

3.4.1.2. Algae bio-reactors

3.4.1.3. Project A

3.4.1.4. Project B

3.4.1.5. Tractor shed

3.4.1.6. Refueling station

3.4.1.7. Parking

3.4.2. Site analysis

3.4.2.1. Solar 11,12

3.4.2.2. Wind 11,18

3.4.2.3. Precipitation 11,18

3.4.2.4. Temperature 11,18

3.4.2.5. Psychrometric chart

3.4.3. Study of cultural context ???

3.4.4. Regulatory analysis

3.4.4.1. Maricopa county

3.4.4.2. City of Phoenix

3.4.4.3. Applicable codes

3.4.4.4. Description of applicable zoning requirements

3.4.5. Building rating system analysis (LEED)

3.4.5.1. LEED NC 2.2 Site Selection 7

3.4.6. Big Ideas

3.4.6.1. This project seeks to acknowledge the critical nature of the sun and the potential of people to reconnect with its fundamental power

3.4.6.1.1. Building A = Solar harvester

3.4.6.1.2. Building B = Solar observatory

3.4.7. Conceptual studies

3.4.8. Energy modeling 10

3.4.9. 3D computer modeling 2

3.4.10. Lighting modeling 11,19

3.4.11. Graphic representation 12,20

3.4.12. Physical modeling 1

3.4.12.1. Lazer cutter

3.4.12.2. Materials: chipboard base, basswood models

4. Project A flow (control case)

4.1. Phase 1

4.1.1. Programming

4.1.2. Project Goal Setting

4.1.2.1. Energy-efficiency (Carbon neutrality)

4.1.2.2. Document Integrated Design Process

4.1.2.3. Functionality

4.1.2.4. Quantitative (Aesthetics)

4.1.2.5. Describe graphically a quantitative design process

4.1.2.6. Financial efficiency

4.1.3. Site analysis

4.1.3.1. Prelim building site conceptual discussion

4.1.3.2. Prelim building shape conceptual discussion 1,2,3,

4.1.4. Code analysis

4.1.4.1. Parking

4.1.4.2. Building hight restriction

4.1.4.3. Building set backs 4,5,6

4.1.5. LEED analysis

4.1.5.1. Targeting LEED points 7

4.1.6. Resource analysis

4.1.6.1. Solar

4.1.6.2. Water

4.1.6.3. Wind

4.1.6.4. Soil

4.1.7. Energy analysis

4.1.7.1. Grid

4.1.7.1.1. Electric (SRP)

4.1.7.1.2. Water (SRP)

4.1.7.1.3. Gas (Unisource)

4.1.7.2. Onsite Solar

4.1.7.2.1. PV

4.1.7.2.2. Solar Thermal

4.1.8. Budget analysis

4.1.8.1. Fixed price project

4.1.8.1.1. Cost per SQFT (See question on blog)

4.1.9. Materials analysis

4.1.9.1. CMU

4.1.9.2. Steel

4.1.9.3. Wood

4.1.9.4. Earth

4.1.9.5. Other

4.1.9.6. Glass

4.1.9.7. Concrete

4.1.9.7.1. Precast

4.1.9.7.2. PIP

4.1.9.7.3. High fly-ash content

4.2. Phase 2:

4.2.1. Energy Benchmarking 8,9

4.2.2. Initial energy model (base case) 3,15,16

4.3. Phase 3:

4.3.1. Conceptual Studies 10

4.3.2. Conceptual energy modeling 10

4.3.3. Lighting analysis 10,11

4.3.4. Aesthetic development (big idea) 2,3,12

4.3.5. Performance + Aesthetics integration 2,3,10,11,12

4.4. Phase 4:

4.4.1. Define schematic high performance building/energy model 10,11

4.4.2. Energy modeling 10,11

4.4.3. Life-cycle costing 14

4.4.4. Value analysis 14

4.4.5. End-of schematic design energy model

4.4.6. Schematic design presentation 12,13

5. Project B flow

5.1. Phase 1

5.1.1. Programming

5.1.2. Project Goal Setting

5.1.2.1. Energy-efficiency (Carbon neutrality)

5.1.2.2. Document Integrated Design Process

5.1.2.3. Functionality

5.1.2.4. Quantitative (Aesthetics)

5.1.2.5. Describe graphically a quantitative design process

5.1.2.6. Financial efficiency

5.1.3. Site analysis 1,2,3,

5.1.4. Code analysis 4,5,6

5.1.5. LEED analysis 7

5.1.6. Resource analysis

5.1.7. Energy analysis

5.1.8. Budget analysis

5.1.9. Materials analysis

5.2. Phase 2:

5.2.1. Energy Benchmarking 8,9

5.2.2. Initial energy model (base case) 3,15,16

5.3. Phase 3:

5.3.1. Conceptual Studies 10

5.3.2. Conceptual energy modeling 10

5.3.3. Lighting analysis 10,11

5.3.4. Aesthetic development (big idea) 2,3,12

5.3.5. Performance + Aesthetics integration 2,3,10,11,12

5.4. Phase 4:

5.4.1. Define schematic high performance building/energy model 10,11

5.4.2. Energy modeling 10,11

5.4.3. Life-cycle costing 14

5.4.4. Value analysis 14

5.4.5. End-of schematic design energy model

5.5. Schematic design presentation 12,13

6. Studio review deliverables

6.1. Boards (2x 24x36) 1,2,3,12,15

6.2. Models 16

6.3. Integrated Design Process flowchart 17

6.4. Site Plan 1,2,3,12,15

6.5. Keynote presentation 20

7. Portfolio Pages

8. Develop design process manual

8.1. Develop manual graphic format

8.2. Organize content

8.3. Produce supplementary graphics

8.4. Produce descriptive text

8.5. Editing

8.6. References

8.7. Peer review

Tool Key

1. AutoCAD

2. Revit

3. SketchUp

4. ASHRAE 90.1

5. Phoenix City Code

6. International Building Code

7. LEED NC 2.2

8. EnergyStar Target Finder

9. DOE CIBECS data base

10. eQUEST

11. EcoTecht

12. Adobe CS3

13. Artlantis

14. Excel

15. Sketching

16. Physical modeling

17. Visio

18. Climate Consultant 3

19. AGi32

20. Keynote

ProjectXspring2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Friday, January 30, 2009

The Top 20 Design Guidlines for Phoenix According to Climate Consultant

Direct Normal Radiation, Dry Bulb Comparison

Psychrometric Chart

Wind & Dry Bulb Rose

Site Data

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

BIG Ideas

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

3.4.2 Site Analysis

3.4.2.1 Solar Site Study

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables

2.1 Desert Bio-Fuels Deliverables

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