Greenworks Design Competition
Climatic Data
Santa Fe, New Mexico United States-
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Temperature
Month January February March Highs 40 44 51 60 69 79 91 91 74 63 50 41 Lows 19 22 28 35 43 52 57 56 49 38 27 20
Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times, graph
Coordinates: 350402N 10505752W
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The program requirements for the Greenworks design competition include the following: A site design for a residential compound of at least five (5) units, with a possible increase to six units, following all zoning, affordabil and design requirements outlined in this [Link], sustainability, A realistic line item cost breakdown that includes: 1) materials list and specifications; 2) the estimated cost of building per/square foot; 3) a statement of cost benefit realized through the use of sustainable design, materials, and building methods
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Average rainfall: 14 inches Average snowfall: 32 inches Prevailing winds: 7 mph SW Average date of first frost: Oct 10 Average date of last frost: May 1
Context
A Statement of Sources and Uses that illustrates achievement of the affordability program required by the City of Santa Fes Santa Fe Homes Program. (The project should result in at least two (2) homeownership units (2 bedroom), with sales prices ranging between $126,000 to $155,000, serving families or individuals earning from 65% of area median income (AMI) up to 80% of AMI, as defined by HUD.) The statement should also identify possible sources of funding from state, federal and private sources, as well as available tax subsidy for green building. It should also account for incentives/fee waivers provided by the City of Santa Fe applicable to the affordably-priced units
Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States- Solar energy and surface meteorology
Variable Insolation, kWh/m/day Clearness, 0 - 1 Temperature, C Wind speed, m/s Precipitation, mm Wet days, d I 2.53 0.52 -3.02 4.69 19 4.3 II 3.30 0.53 -0.86 4.66 19 4.6 III 4.50 0.56 2.77 4.77 23 5.5 IV 5.49 0.56 7.12 4.79 20 4.2 V 6.30 0.57 12.57 4.62 29 5.4 VI 6.66 0.58 17.15 4.38 31 5.8 VII 5.94 0.53 19.24 3.87 69 10.2 VIII 5.25 0.51 17.77 3.72 72 10.8 IX 4.90 0.56 14.09 4.44 39 7.3 X 3.90 0.57 7.98 4.50 28 4.9 XI 2.92 0.56 1.08 4.83 20 4.3 XII 2.38 0.54 -3.16 4.63 20 4.7
A narrative that serves as an outline for a future Green Development Plan. It should provide: 1) A description of the process that was used to select the green building strategies, systems and materials that will be incorporated into the project; 2) A listing of the team members who participated in the integrated design process, including name, affiliation/company, discipline; and 3) A definition of the intent, objectives and/or goals of the proposed design and how they are expected to be achieved.
The narrative may further address how the proposed design can serve as a replicable development model and a pilot project for Santa Fes Green Code. It may also describe the integration of green building with historic design and how the proposed design demonstrates responsiveness to the neighborhood context and incorporates community input. (Limit: 1,500 words).
Challenges
Green commumnities criteria 2008
SUSTAINABILITY ZONING
ANNUAL MEDIAN INCOME SANTA FE HOMES PROGRAM
AFFORDABILITY
Definition of intent Goals-The intent is to design environment friendly housing based on the principles of sustainable design.
HISTORIC DESIGN OVERLAY
Objectives-The objective is to design: A set of structures that meet the requirements of specific sections of society. Structures that are easily replicable Structures that give the tenants a home and alsogivesthem a direct connect to the outside world. Structures that maximize the tenants views to the best elements of the surrounding areas- the river in this case.
Analysis
How this model is replicable The very simplicity of the design is the foundation for replicability of this design. Simple rectangular organization of various functions allow this model to be built in any other location. This replication, however, will require certain site specific adjustments to the overall scheme. Again the simple design makes such adjustments easy. Introduction/infill of a Green building in Historic context. Sustainable design is not a recent concept -its a recently lost one. The reason we make buildings today is much the same as the reason we have always built-to make safe, healthy shelters that protect us from wind and rain, keep us warm when it s cold, and keep us cool and shaded when its hot. Over long periods of time, by trial and error, people have evolved the tried and proven solutions that we call vernacular building- and these solutions all contain elements of sustainable design. Again over a period of time, with newer technologies and their blind application across the globe without taking the regional context into account, the very same elements of sustainable design have been diluted. We have, in our design of this building provided a judicious mix of new technology along with the time tested principles of sustainable design.
Smaller surface to volume ratio (smaller surface area), which is directly exposed to sun reduces heat gain by the structure, hence large wall surfaces are necessary in colder climates to increrase heat gain.
Sunpath analysis Case study: Jaipur, India
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SUMMER
Courtyard planning: Temperatures soars up to forty five degrees during the sweltering summer months and plummets down to twenty two degrees during the chilly winter season, hence courtyard planning is breather for the building.
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Arcade Corridors: Arcaded corridors facing internal court helps to prevent direct heat gain in rooms and also appreciates the landscaped courts.
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Jalis Intricately carved jalis serves dual purpose of ventilators and decorative motifs.
Greenworks Design Competition
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Design Process: The design of the units and its layouts draws inspiration from the existing features and surrounding environment. The river which flows to the north, the existing buildings and the need to give the tenants the maximum from the habitat has been the driving force in the design of the building. Emphasis on creating a courtyard to allow free movement of the elements, giving all the tenants a good view of the river to the north and connect with nature are evident in all aspects of the design. A play of levels, the green lawn over a manmade mound on the sou direct access to the carparksat the stilt level, give a impressive mix of utility, greenery and functionality to the living space. Materials of construction: Walls are constructed out of 2 layers 4hollow blocks with a 2 air gap between them. The total thickness of the wall would be 10 Stucco or Adobe plaster on the exterior provides continuity of the surrounding architecture. It is also a good insulator. A cavity roof is proposed to trap heat and provide a comfortable indoor environment in winter. Timber flooring is provided to take advantage of it poor conducting properties A strong feature of the design is Xeriscaping. Due to this there is very little or no requirement of water from an external source to maintain the landscape and its features A few important aspects of sustainable design that have been taken care of are: Reuse of earth excavated during construction to create the landfill on the south side. This landfill also acts as a insulating feature taking advantage of the High insulation properties of the earth. Views of the River from all the houses Use of Sun path diagrams and resultant shadings to improve desig n. Use of skylights and windows to maximize natural lighting. Green courtyards to improve permeability of the open spaces.
Smart site location
Site comes under the category of smart site location due to its connectivity & proximity to transit junction
Design development
Site
Immediate context
Views
Elevation
Plan at + 4ft. Level
Built mass
North-west side view
North side elevation
Community space
South-east side view
East side elevation
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River view
Plan at - 6ft. Level
Birds eye view
South side elevation
Mound & stilts
Roof plan South-west side view West side elevation
Functions
Unit 1- 1000 sqft. 2 bedroom Unit 2- 850 sqft. 1 bedroom Unit 3- 1000 sqft. 2 bedroom Unit 4- 850 sqft. 1 bedroom Unit 5- 1000 sqft. 2 bedroom
Total ground coverage 4,700 sqft. Landscape area 3,500 sqft. Peripheral road 1200 sqft. North-east side view South-east side view View from the entrance mound
