Justyna Lipinska
Architectural Technology BSc Final Year 3 THA 1800 Advanced AT CPT Scheme University of Huddersfield 2013
Reception, Exhibition and Caf Area 220 m Conference room 73 m Open Plan Workshop 80 m Full Height Bridgeport room 85 m Workshop- 31 m Lab 29 m 5 Starter offices 110 m (12 m 38 m) Staff Room 12 m
Total 640 m Other Facilities: Reception Office Plant Room Caf Storage Cleaners Storage
The Site
- Located on Colne Road in Huddersfield - Close to University - Large enough for a building of no more than 650 m - Close to main road - Pedestrian, vehicle and cycling access available from the site - River and natural environment located to the south of the site - South facing site more solar gain - Floor risk area - Connection with water and nature
Design Generators
Benchmark Evolution Panels
DDA Regulations
CPT Scheme
Minimise water use rainwater collection tanks Natural ventilation and day lightning Sustainable Design Principles
Elevations
East Elevation
West Elevation
Elevations
North Elevation
South Elevation
Sustainability in use
Passive Techniques High level of insulation and airtightness Thermal Mass- can help to limit overheating during hot weather or periods of high occupancy Optimal Solar Gain and Day Light Large Windows on the south faade South Faade Shading louvered screens
Energy Efficient Active Systems Mechanical Ventilation reduces heat losses in winter Energy Efficient Artificial Lightning high frequency fluorescent with daylight dimming minimise lighting energy use
Renewable Ground Source Heat Pump to supply heating and hot water Under Floor Heating Solar water heating system roof or south facing wall reduces energy spending and it has low maintenance cost Rainwater Collection Tanks use for window cleaning, watering plants, cleaning bins etc.
Construction Details Steel Portal Frame Kalzip Deck Roof System Pad Foundation Benchmark Evolution Insulated Panels Steel frame party wall Earthwool Flexible Slab acoustic and fire performance Pre cast Concrete Floor Timber Triple Glazed Windows - overall Uvalue = 0.9 W/m2K
Pad Foundation
Section
Detail 1 : Eaves
Detail 3 : Foundation
Conference room
December 2013