SKETCHUP MODEL - PROGRESS

BIRD'S EYE VIEW

FROM ACCROSS THE HIGHWAY

FROM THE BRIDGE

THE CORNER PLAZA

STREET ENTRY INTO THE OUTDOOR LAWN

VIEW OF LAWN BELOW FROM THE PODS

SUSPENDED LEVEL REVISED PLAN

I decided to post a few images of views that I am studying as I approach completion of the model in sketchup. As I develop my model, I realized that I wanted to change the layout of the suspended pods, so I did. Above is the result, I apologize for no labels, I'll let the plan speak for itself.

In the model, I am still working on the east facade, the ground level and the roof, so don't panic, things are still evolving. The model will be completed later today (Friday) if everything goes well.

GREEN DESIGN STRATEGIES - DRAFT

I wanted to start getting organized with my overall integrated design and implementation of 

Green strategies I plan for the project.  These are two samples of the first two of 16 to 18 elements of Green design I am incorporating in the project.  As we head towards completion I will be feeding this post and eventually switch the name from Draft to Final, so keep checking and I hope you enjoy the mini videos I researched...

RENEWABLE ENERGY - URBAN WIND TURBINE



AUTOMATED PARKING SYSTEM

DETAILS - FINAL

This is a composition of wall sections and details, as I thought it was important for everyone to see where the details where coming from. This also helped me to identify where I need to make adjustments to my plan and structural design as well.

CODE ANALYSIS AND PROJECT DATA

Here is my stab at gathering all the project information, calculations and a lot of verification with the codes having jurisdiction on this locale.  If anyone sees anything that is off, kindly let me know.  I am happy to see that I am able to provide 65% of maximized open space, that was a tremendous effort and accomplishment, but my project area grew more than I had envisioned.  My thoughts is because I added a level to the tower, I have an enclosed parking garage and the configuration of my tower grew since my initial floor area calculation.  On to the next task.....

SITE DESIGN - FINAL

So, I revised a few things on the site and tower since my last post. One of them being the shifting of the tower so it's closer to the corner and still respect a setback. I am interested in creating a corner plaza, big enough for a few people to enjoy without being to close and at the same time allow incoming visitors to pass through. After careful consideration of comments by Werner in regards to Stair no. 3 being adjacent to the neighboring building, I decided to relocate this to within the bar element. This creates better relationships with the neighbors and still serve it's pragmatic function.

Due to the shifting of the tower and suspended element the retention pond was able to be enlarged. I extend the east portion of the pond so that it catches rainwater as this washes down from the tower. Another move I did was to relocate the main Gallery space within the tower and added another level to the tower, therefore it now soars +105'-0" A.F.F. By relocating the Main gallery inside I was able to provide more outdoor green area. Nevertheless, I introduce outdoor glass walls at the center lawn qualifying this as an outdoor Gallery. I will try to show this on my Sketchup model as the course heads to towards completion. Small walkways between the center lawn, tower and main lawn connect each other. Due to the width of the walkways and perhaps shallowness of the pond I won't be incorporating railing, in case you are wondering how deep is the pond, I foresee nothing to exceed 3'-0" deep. Since the stair element with Shearwall was relocated I had to introduce a supporting angle column at the northwest end of the suspended element.

Site grading along the north end of the site is maintained as it exist, therefore the Bar element or Automated parking structure is partially buried, it has not changed in length or width, perhaps it would get a bit taller. As you could see, the site now offers only one curb cut, and that is to the west end of the property, I want to create a block that is uninterrupted.

The driveway into the parking facility is maintained to a minimum and still provide access for two-way traffic. I feel is important to maintain the two-way lane to allow for sufficient stacking of vehicles and minimize potential accidents on the street.

I started to put together information on the images below of Green Integrated design strategies. I am currently finishing my Final code analysis and will be posting very soon and will be updating the structural plans to reflect the edit to the stair and comments by our Structural Engineer. For now, I will let the images speak for themselves....

SITE PLAN DESIGN STRATEGY

This is an image showing the overall site plan design.  I will be posting some images of the type of landscaping, benches, and building services that will occur on site.  Also, there is information being incorporated in regards to lighting and materials.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN

The structural design for this project is separated into three different areas due to the Architectural layout being proposed.  The design for the structure is to implement a system that is economical for construction as well as to be equally Eco-conscious and therefore complementing the Green Design strategies.

There were several types of construction discussed with the Structural Engineer where at one point a Concrete Post-tensioned slab system was proposed, however a Steel and Reinforced Concrete construction proved to be more economical.  As a Green Design strategy I will be implementing "Fly Ash" in the Concrete aggregate.