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![Name-Phillips Exeter Library
Location-New Hampshire [United States]
Architect-Louis Kahn,1972
Area-12321 sq.
In the study area of the library, Louis Kahn used wood planks to define a smaller space
for each individual next to the window.
The best thing about each space is that they have an independent lighting source.
The cubicles are placed at the periphery to receive ample sunlight, significance is
given to each cubicle by allocating them sliding windows at desk height so that
readers can experience exterior views as well.
Kahn used Exeter brick on the exterior of the nine story
building, a material made in Exeter itself and a design factor
that was important to the Academy.
He also used stone and slate in the interior, and finished
certain aspects of the library in natural wood.
The wood contrasted the stone by giving the spaces a sense
of warmth and a glow that welcomed readers when the
natural light flooded upon this natural material.
The main floor with 70m height immerses itself in natural
light from clearstory windows at the top.
The massive cross-concrete beams diffuse light and reflect
into the atrium that provides exaggerating and dramatic
effects.
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- 1. CONCEPTS OF ASUSTAINABLE BUILDING SEM IX ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENT NO.1 Ruchira Deshmukh Paridhi Dodiya Nikita Karpe Yash Patil Viraj Saple
- 2. Maximize natural light Whatis natural light? Natural lighting, also known as daylighting, is a technique that efficiently brings natural light into your home using exterior glazing (windows, skylights, etc.), thereby reducing artificial lighting requirements and saving energy. Types of natural lighting in Architecture: Diffuse and uniform light: coming from larger and more regular openings, for example: strip windows around a room. Direct light: from the direct sunlight at the desired location on the floor or other surface. Zenith light: from the ceiling like a skylight. Reflected light: from any surface and redirected into space. Bendigo Hospital by Bates Smart Benefits of natural light: 1.Conservation of energy- proper use of natural lighting can reduce the cost of energy consumption up to 40%. 2.Enhancing the quality of spaces-proper integration of natural lighting into built-up space increases the value of space. The spaces look larger, and large openings let the natural flow of greenery inside the building. 3.Prevents growth of fungi-the rooms without proper natural sunlight do tend to the growth of fungi, molds, and home to insects. This results in the room being uncomfortable, gloomy, and bad smell may come from the room. 4.Improves physiological well-being-natural lighting has a lot of biological importance as sunlight triggers production of Vitamin D on our body. 5.Improves psychological well-being- natural lighting improves our mood, enhances morale, increases energy levels, lower rates of stress-related sick calls.
- 3. Name-Phillips Exeter Library Location-NewHampshire [United States] Architect-Louis Kahn,1972 Area-12321 sq. In the study area of the library, Louis Kahn used wood planks to define a smaller space for each individual next to the window. The best thing about each space is that they have an independent lighting source. The cubicles are placed at the periphery to receive ample sunlight, significance is given to each cubicle by allocating them sliding windows at desk height so that readers can experience exterior views as well. Kahn used Exeter brick on the exterior of the nine story building, a material made in Exeter itself and a design factor that was important to the Academy. He also used stone and slate in the interior, and finished certain aspects of the library in natural wood. The wood contrasted the stone by giving the spaces a sense of warmth and a glow that welcomed readers when the natural light flooded upon this natural material. The main floor with 70m height immerses itself in natural light from clearstory windows at the top. The massive cross-concrete beams diffuse light and reflect into the atrium that provides exaggerating and dramatic effects. Phillips Exeter Library, USA
- 4. Church of Light(Ibaraki Kasugaoka Church) Shi,Japan Tadao Ando Architects and associates,1999 Arch. Style-Modern architecture For Ando, the Church of Light is an architecture of duality – the dual nature of existence – solid/void, light/dark, stark/serene. The intersection of light and solid raises the occupants awareness of the spiritual and secular within themselves. “In all my works, light is an important controlling factor,” says Ando. The volume of space is defined by the light. The profiles of the apertures from where the light introduces into the interior also convey religious meaning next to its physical presence. The natural light enters the chapel by the crosscut apertures of the concrete wall. The horizontal opening perfectly rests with the joints of concrete blocks, and the vertical one runs from the floor to the ceiling, creating a strong contrast between light and dark. Light acts as a focal point due to its significance, as the rest of the space is empty. Church Of Light ,Japan Abstract prismatic concrete volume which is crossed by an oblique concrete wall and into whose dark interior the light penetrates in a poetic way through the cross that is cut out on the altar wall.
- 5. Green roofs &Biowalls What is green roof? Green roofs also known as ‘vegetated roofs’ or ‘living roofs’ are roofs that are covered entirely or partially with vegetation growing over a waterproof membrane. A green roof system is an extension of the existing roof which involves, at a minimum, high quality waterproofing, root repellent system, drainage system, filter cloth, a lightweight growing medium, and plants. Provide habitats for plants, insects, and animals that otherwise have limited natural space in cities. Designs are site specific depending on climatic conditions, slope, access, structural capacity and intended usage. Types of green roof system: Camelview Village David Hovey Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Belzberg Architects Pan Pacific Park, Los Angeles, California, United States Extensive green roof Green protection layer for roofs with little load-bearing capacity. Shallow soil suitable for less demanding plants. Self regenerating plants. Low maintenance Substrate depth: 60-120mm Semi intensive green roof Intensive green roof Green roof with deeper soils, planted with grasses and shrubs higher maintenance Substrate depth:120- 250mm Roof garden with permanent irrigation and deep soils, suitable for lawns, shrubs, and trees, walkways, and even playgrounds and pools. Regular/Highest maintenance Substrate depth:150-400mm
- 6. Olympic sculpture park,Seattle A continuous constructed landscape for art, the uninterrupted Z-shaped "green" platform rises over the existing infrastructure to reconnect the urban core to the revitalized Seattle waterfront. Name- Olympic sculpture park Location- Seattle, United States Architect- Weiss/Manfredi architecture/landscape/urbanism Size- 392,040 sq. Ft Client- Seattle Art Museum A former oil-transfer facility transformed into the Seattle Art Museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park. Connects three separate sites and accommodates the existing road and railway. An urban sanctuary where art, nature, and infrastructure harmoniously coexist. An 18,000-square-foot exhibition pavilion provides space for art, performances, and educational programming. From this pavilion, the pedestrian route descends to the water, linking three new landscapes of the northwest: a dense temperate evergreen forest, a deciduous forest, and a shoreline garden. Throughout the park, landforms and plantings collaborate to direct, collect, and cleanse storm water as it moves through the site before being released into the bay. Olympic Sculpture Park is a project in which architecture, landscape and urbanism come together to offer a response that goes beyond solving an infrastructure problem.
- 7. California Academy OfSciences, San Francisco Name- California Academy Of Sciences Location- San Francisco, United States Architect- Renzo Piano, Stantec Architecture Size- 37,000 sq. Houses an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and research and educational facilities, features a "green" roof and numerous sustainable features. The mission statement of the Academy, “To Explore, Explain and Protect the Natural World”, (combined with the mild San Francisco climate) made this project ideal to incorporate sustainable design strategies. Design & sustainability Piano’s goal was to create a sense of transparency and connectedness between the building and the park through both a careful selection of materials and a thoughtful arrangement of space. Living roof—a 2.5 acre expanse of native California plants and wildflowers that creates a new link in the ecological corridor for wildlife. The location of spaces in relation to daylight and ventilation, the efficient use of water and the run-off from the roof, as well as the generation of energy are integral to the building design. The living roof, which reduces storm water runoff by up to 3.6 million gallons of water per year. The roof is bordered by a glass canopy containing nearly 60,000 photo voltaic cells, which will produce up to 10 percent of the Academy’s annual energy needs. The green roof extends beyond the perimeter walls and becomes a glass canopy providing shade, protection from the rain. Inspired by the Golden Gate Park surroundings and the hills of San Francisco when designing the California Academy of Sciences’ new building.
- 8. What is aBio Wall? Bio-walls are the vibrant and proven way to green a vertical surface. The greenery literally gives a built structure a living skin with dynamic design opportunities. Bio walls are a pivotal and environmentally sustainable development tool for new and existing building owners to embrace and transform urban spaces into living, thriving habitats. The thousands of plants that make up a living wall help reduce temperatures of a building, reduce noise levels and improve air quality and well-being for workers and shoppers alike. Bio-walls not only look stunning on building exteriors and interiors, but they transform the aesthetics and ambience of the street, office spaces and surrounding areas, not to mention the health benefits. Aesthetic appeal Quick installation Versatile functionality of living, breathing and architectural aspect Modular system using mature plants Advantages of bio-walls: How they help to improve livability: Reduces urban heat island effect Lowers building energy consumption Increases urban bio-diversity Improves air quality Helps to reduces noise pollution Enhances natural beauty Connects to nature
- 9. Green Wall Systems Panelmodular system Tray system Free standing walls Plants are pre-grown into panels that can be used inside or outside, and in any type of climate. Plants are pre-grown off-site and inserted into the wall, which allows for a great degree of design flexibility, especially since trays can be easily removed and replaced. Typically cheaper than panel systems, tray systems are most commonly used in interior settings. An excellent example of a tray green wall system is Sky's Versa wall. With tray systems, each individual tray is designed to hold a measured amount of water, which means that plants do not have to compete for hydration. Also, because of the orientation of the trays, neither soil nor water spills forward, which makes them suitable for indoor environments. Trays are designed to hold a measured amount of water for each individual plant. plants do not compete for water. This means no soil spills out of the wall and no water spills forward. This assures that the Green wall be neat and spotless. Typical watering times are every 7- 10 days depending on wall size. Water can be recycled or drained off at the bottom. Freestanding walls: They can also be used as partitions or room dividers. They can be placed against a wall or in the middle of a room, and are ideal for temporary spaces or floor plans that change over time.
- 10. Edmonton International Airport(Edmonton, Canada) Devocion cafe (Brooklyn, New York) The two-story green wall is also a huge draw, and it’s appropriately on theme. The garden includes several coffee plants native to Colombia, as well as some more generic philodendrons and ferns. This is one of the largest Living Walls in Canada and to our knowledge the first and the largest inside any airport terminal in the world. Many of the plant species chosen are epiphytes, which means that in their natural habitat they live above the ground and without any soil. This colourful vertical garden draws inspiration from high altitude cloud formations, which make sense, since it is located in an airport. The wall opens in the arrivals hall of Edmonton International Airport in 2012,and its been beguiling travellers ever since. The designers consulted scientific studies to select plants that absorb air pollutants best, incorporating nine out of the 10 species recommended by NASA into the wall.
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