BUILDING CALCULATOR

problem ?
presence of too much inefficiently used spaces in buildings that could be better programmed for more functional uses? such as increased housing units to accomodate for projected NYC population growth of 1 million by 2030

goal !
provide alternate mode of redistributing programmed spaces for maximizing use and promote green infrastructure, while 1. promoting efficient energy consumption 2. generating positive investor interest 3. solving housing shortage 4. promoting positive supportive housing outlook

PERFORMA-GRAM
what is the architect nowadays ?
In presence of specialization, we are resorted to hyper problem solving techniques that forces us to become managers of professions as opposed to creators of space. In the context of the CBIP studio, is it possible to find a middle ground between: a tool that generates no distinctive geometry, or a geometry that has nothing to do with architectural communication? Understanding this in the context of current modes of architectural communication, we are stripped of traditional drawings and design methodologies, and must think of a new mode of architecture to address programmatic requirements and energy performance criteria simultaneously. How does one do that without an ad hoc approach? How can one truly understand the energy performance of a programmatic placement in the design process and alter their design as they proceed? My element, the performative diagrammer, will utilize the parametric and optimization capabilities of CATIA to generate plan possibilites that satisfy a twofold need of upcoming metropolitan construction projects: 1. how to meet increasing occupancy loads 2. how to maximize energy reduction in such renovation projects.

CATIA

2030 CHALLENGE

design studio methodology

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INPUTS
1. Program Area 2. Program Type 3. Occupancy Count 4. Existing Building Constraints

CATIA
Places program according to 1. Load requirements (Structural) 2. Occupancy requirements (Code) 3. Energy requirements (Ventilation, solar penetration)

ARCHITECT(S)
Adjusts CATIA placements to better suit design intentions. Makes other stylistic changes

design evaluator tools ENERGY STAR ECOTECT TARGET FINDER

measures the energy performance rating against national, regional target standards, gives % output. The higher th the better 6. Energy Use Intensity (EUI) 5. proximity to natural light measures LUX value of room and surroudings, gives numerical output

OUTPUTS
1. Room SF 2. Room LUX # 3. Occupancy Loads 4. Relative Location in Building

DAYSIM RADIANCE

ARCHITECT(S)
Adjusts CATIA placements to better suit design intentions. Makes other stylistic changes

OUTPUTS
1. Room SF 2. Room LUX # 3. Occupancy Loads 4. Relative Location in Building

APPLICATION
ASSIGNING WALL ATTRIBUTE INFORMATION TO ENCLOSURE SURFACES

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G OA L
provide alternate mode of redistributing programmed spaces for maximizing use and promote green infrastructure, while 1. promoting efficient energy consumption 2. generating positive investor interest 3. solving housing shortage 4. promoting positive supportive housing outlook

Addaptation Strategies*
1. Back of House 2. Volumetric 3. Interior / Spatial
*from Simon McGown

level 6 lighter load programs level 5 heavy load programs level 4 heavy load programs level 3 heavy load programs level 2 heavy load programs level 1 heavy load programs

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1. Floor Counts 2. Floor Height 3. Structure Grid Dimensions 4. Core location 5. Solar Orientation 6. Bounding Edges (optional) 7. Window Openings (optional) 1. Structural Capacity / floor

given existing building 330 hudson street constraints INPUTS

1. Program Area 2. Program Type 3. Occupancy Count 4. Existing Building Constraints

PRECEDENTS // RESEARCH adaptive reuse examples

OUTPUTS

SOM BLACKBOX Bubble Diagram

REX Program Distribution Diagrams

PRECEDENTS // RESEARCH passive design strategies

basic HVAC zoning

Given Building Constraints: PLANNING

solar walls solar windows natural ventilation minimizing thermal flow minimizing infiltration

CONSTRUCTION
wind breaks thermal enveloppe sun shading devices construction materials and systems

LANDSCAPE
earth sheltering water retention plants and water

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS EMBODIED ENERGY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

PRECEDENTS // RESEARCH environmental planning

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