BAC Segment 1 Portfolio

CHRIS McINTOSHBOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE

BACHELOR of DESIGN STUDIES SEGMENT ONE PORTFOLIO

JANUARY 2012

2CHRIS McINTOSH435 CAMBRIDGE ST. #5ALLSTON, MA [email protected]

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PERSONAL STATEMENT 6

FOUNDATION 8 Design Principles 10 Sketches 12 Orthogonal 13 Freehand 14 Perspective 15 CAD Drafting 16 3D CAD 17

STUDIO 18 A2 - The Ritual Marketplace 20 B1 - Schindler House Transformation 26 B2 - Apparatus on a Slope 32

GATEWAY 40 Fields Corner Library 42 Greater Love Tabernacle 46

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN 62 BAC Climate Action Plan 64

Sustainable Design Courses 72

PRACTICE 74 Wilson Architects 76 DCAM 78

COMPETITION 82 2011 NOMA Student Design Competition 84

4RESUME

EDUCATION BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE Aug 2009 - current Bachelor of Design Studies - Sustainable Design expected graduation May 2013

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Aug 2007 - Jun 2009 Associate of Arts - Architecture

EXPERIENCE DIVISION of CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (DCAM) - BOSTON, MA Sep 2011 - current Intern - Energy Team

Develop templates for informational sheets for LEED-rated state facilities Assist energy planners and attend project kickoff meetings on & off site

WILSON ARCHITECTS - BOSTON, MA Jul 2011 - Aug 2011 Office Administrator

Manage, edit and check CAD files for design projects Update project presentation books through InDesign and Photoshop

BAC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT - BOSTON, MA Sep 2010 - May 2011 Greenhouse Gas Inventory - Project Research & Development Analyze building energy use to develop institutional Climate Action Plan Produce graphic display work to publicize Sustainable Campus Initiative

HARVARD SCHOOL of PUBLIC HEALTH - BOSTON, MA May 2010 - Jun 2010 Administrative Assistant Handle personal finances, schedules and e-mails for doctorate professor Coordinate meetings between professor and graduate students

NAI HUNNEMAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE - BOSTON, MA Apr 2010 - May 2010 Administrative Assistant Publish daily listings to multiple realtor databases throughout Boston & Cambridge Generate effective promotional listing documents through graphical layouts

5EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) ELDER SERVICE PLAN of HARBOR HEALTH - BOSTON, MA Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 Greenhouse Gas Inventory - Project Research & Development

Organize and maintain large medical record database (physical & computer-based) Process financial documents for billing and internal record keeping

LDI REPROPRINTING - TAMPA, FL Jun 2007 - Aug 2009 Assistant Manager - Jan 2009 - Aug 2009 Electronic File Assistant - Nov 2007 - Jan 2009 Print Operator - Jun 2007 - Nov 2007

Manage daily orders (print, web & in-store) for top-ranked architectural printing company Advertise projects out for bid through company website Pilot an increase in production possibilities by implementing CAD file management SKILLS

FLUENCY WORKING Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat) (CS+) Google SketchUp AutoCAD (2000+) Autodesk Revit Orthogonal drafting various 3D rendering programs Freehand drawing / sketching Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

LEADERSHIP

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION of MINORITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS Boston Architectural College Chapter (BACNOMAS) Vice President Nov 2011 - Current Treasurer Nov 2009 - Nov 2011

2011 NOMA Student Design Competition - Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 Project Manager 3rd Place of 16 teams

CAREER INTERESTS

Urban planning & development Sustainable design Housing design (single & multi-family) Neighborhood planning City design Public transportation development

6PERSONAL STATEMENT

Since starting at the BAC in 2009, I feel my skill set has drastically improved and I feel much more capable and focused as a designer. Practice has

played a very important role in shaping my views as a design professional and what it means to design the built environment around me. Practice

has taught me that designers have a responsibility not only to themselves as professionals, but as trusted shapers of their environment around them.

Involving myself in pursuits outside of the academic realm has given me a stronger conviction and outlook on my career as a designer.

With that said, my views on where I want to go in the design profession have shifted dramatically as well, and that is also due to my involvement in

many opportunities that the BAC has provided. When I began my BAC career, I would have said I wanted to become a residential architect, focused

on single- and multi-family housing. Through numerous opportunities, including the Gateway Project program and my involvement in NOMAS

(National Organization of Minority Architecture Students), I have gained a broader knowledge of the social aspect of design, and the power that the

design community has to shape communities and environments.

Its the feeling that I can make positive change in the built environment without the focus on traditional studio pursuits that has influenced my academic decision to change from the traditional B.Arch program to the BDS program. The BAC has opened my eyes to other potentially successful

routes within the design field, giving me a perspective that I did not have when I entered merely two years ago. With these experiences in Practice, I feel that I can focus on issues relating to sustainable design, planning, and efficient community building. I can say now that my goals include becoming an urban designer and planner, shaping the future of cities and communities with a sustainable approach.

Due to my experiences in Practice, I have gained a much stronger knowledge of the personal aspects of design. From dealing with the client-

designer relationship, to project management, to sustainable planning, to goal-oriented teamwork, I have learned that good design is much more

than making an attractive model or drawing set. From Practice, I have developed valuable leadership, presentation and communication skills that I

have readily applied in my academic pursuits. I am much more willing and able to concretely express my concepts and ideas, and lead project teams

toward a common goal.

The BAC has extensively challenged my work ethic toward the design profession, as well. I have gained a greater sense of urgency to make a positive

impact on my community, and the BAC has given me opportunities to do that so far. I can credit some of that urgency to age and experience;

however, I feel that the skills I have learned here are essential to the pavement of my path to a successful design career. I am very thankful for my

experience at the BAC so far, and very appreciative of the avenues the BAC has provided me to explore my true interests in the design field.

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Design Principles - Fall 2009

Bohan-Kemp Residence - Wheeler Kearns ArchitectsSection & plan analysis

This exercise showed me how to understand qualities of space by analyzing dimensional relationships in both plan and section. Communicating those qualities through diagrams was also important to the exercise.

Double House - MVRDVSection analysis

This is an example of understanding how a space can be divided equally among two groups, and how this can be achieved sectionally. This diagram shows how to communicate the diagrammatic division within a section perspective.

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Final Assignment

The final exercise was to diagram the design process as I understand it. I concluded that the process begins with a client conspiring with a designer to solve a problem. The designer then focuses on the clients needs, goals, and

constraints to diagram a legible solution. Through the iterative process, the designer exhaustively works and re-works a set of ideas for the client. The clients input is incorportated into the evolution of the project until a series of principles govern the design solution. The process is continually re-worked until the design is completed, or the process begins again.

Design Principles was an extremely valuable course for me in that it showed me how to analyze and fully understand a designers intentions by diagramming and learning their ideas. I was able to learn design terms, methods, and processes that I can carry with me throughout my career, such as how the iterative process applies throughout all levels of design projects.

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Sketches

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1 sectional sketch of Schindler House (Spring 2010)2 angled sketch of proposed Esplanade structure (Spring 2010)3 daytime sketch of Commonwealth Avenue (Fall 2009)

Sketching helps me to capture the essence of what I am trying to show, and it has proven to be a very valuable skill as I have progressed in my career. I have been able to quickly project ideas for designs through sketching, and it has allowed me to generate thoughts and concepts quickly and legibly.

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Orthogonal - Fall 2009

Vanna Venturi House - Robert Venturiall drawings pencil on bond

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1 upper floor plan2 ground floor plan3 exploded axonometric

From this course, I was able to learn valuable drafting techniques to thoroughly communicate the design of a building. This taught me how to understand a structure by drawing it,. It also gave me a great base of learning how spaces relate to each other.

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Freehand - Spring 2010

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1 live figure drawing - woman seated on a platform (charcoal on newsprint)2 abstracted cube (ink on museum board)3 reflective pottery on a blanket (graphite pencil)

Doing freehand drawings is a nice departure from the rigors of design work, and this course helped me develop a talent I had put on the backburner. Learning effective drawing techniques in this course helped me to visualize and translate what I see on to paper, which has definitely helped me project my visualizations into effective images.

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Perspective - Fall 2010

1 museum interior view (pencil and ink on trace)2 office interior view (pencil on trace)

Doing perspective drawings has always amazed me at how real the drawings look. Until taking this course, I had not really been able to develop accuracy in the methods of drawing perspective. Drawing from the perspective grid has helped me visualize a space more accurately, and has been a great tool to help me accurately draw spaces.

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CAD Drafting

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SITE DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS

SITE INFORMATION

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1 site plan & setbacks at Tremont St & Roxbury (Spring 2011)2 floor & furniture plan of Fields Corner Library scheme (Fall 2010)

Learning how to represent buildings in CAD is obviously a very important tool to have to become a designer. I have been good at drawing CAD plans, but Ive been able to learn even more effective methods to quickly produce accurate drawings since Ive been at the BAC. I have learned to use CAD and hand drawings in tandem to fully visualize a project coming together.

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3D CAD

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1 plan, elevation, and 3D extrusion of sink drawing (Fall 2010)2 wall component study for Wilson Architects (Summer 2011)

Taking the next step to 3D CAD was very beneficial for me because I was able to take those skills and use them in a professional environment. By learning how to represent a project in 3D, I am able to produce visuals and understand building components much more effectively.

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A2 - Newbury Street Marketplace 20B1 - Schindler House Transformation 26B2 - Apparatus on a Slope 32

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A2NEWBURY STREET MARKETPLACE

INSTRUCTOR: Kris Lucius

SEMESTER: Fall 2009

DURATION: 5 weeks

DESCRIPTION: To develop a visual language for translating diagrams of a specific given ritual into concepts for a type of market in an urban setting. The goal is to recognize, understand, and control the influence of site context and dimension on abstract concepts.

LOCATION: 12,000 SF current parking lot at Dartmouth & Newbury Streets, Boston

PROGRAM: 6400 SF farmers market (ground floor)6400 SF grocery store (upper floor)

SKILLS USED: Research and analysis of a historic ritualHand-drawn analytic diagramming Spatial analysis through model building

SKILLS GAINED: Translation of research ideas into design conceptsInvestigating site and activity for program appropriatenessDeveloping a visual language for site dimension concepts

I was given the ritual of Sukkot, a seven-day Jewish festival intended to be a celebration of the previous years harvest. Observers are to construct temporary outside dwellings, known as sukkah, throughout the seven days. The sukkah is to be constructed out of solely natural materials, and to be as open to the elements as possible to emphasize mans connection with nature.

Throughout the holiday, followers are supposed to realize that man is always covered by his wordly possessions, thus blurring his relationship with nature. By giving upthose comforts, man opens himself totally to Gods creation and understands the meaning of the harvest.

image courtesy Boston University

image courtesy For Zion Ministries

Ritual introduction

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Diagrammatically, I represented these ideas through these 3 concentric boxes. The black box represents mans wordly possession, the brown box is mans blurred relationship with nature, and the white box is the idea of man totally open to the meaning of Sukkot.

Central to the celebration of Sukkot are the four species, which are four specific natural items that are brought into the sukkah and prayed over throughout the seven days. Each species represents a different type of Jew, relating the knowledge of the Torah and the amount of gooddeeds done. This also symbolizes the celebration of Jewish unity and the inclusion of all into the holiday.

I represented this idea in a four-quadrant diagram with each of the species occupying a section of the square. Each species meaning is represented by a colored square with the gradient combining to represent a full unit. The combination of the colors represents the fact that these symbols are to be put together to create a oneness with a true belief in God.

HIGH taste HIGH knowledge of Torah HIGH aroma HIGH amount of good deeds

HIGH taste HIGH knowledge of Torah LOW aroma LOW amount of good deeds

LOW taste LOW knowledge of Torah HIGH aroma HIGH amount of good deeds

LOW taste LOW knowledge of Torah LOW aroma LOW amount of good deeds

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A2 Newbury Street Marketplace Site documentation

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Taking the ritual research, the next step was to create a marketplace based on the ideals and place it on a site, located at the corner of Newbury Street & Dartmouth Street.

To initiate the process, site visits and documentation were done to familiarize myself with the surroundings and potential market development. Seeing as this was a busy pedestrian corner, I concluded that my marketplace would need to be open to the flow of pedestrians at that corner to be successful.

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In the above transportation diagram (1), I diagrammed the way people move to and through the site. The blue arrows represent vehicular traffic, while the green represents pedestrian. The size and opacity of the arrows correspond to the amount and intensity of the traffic.

From that analysis, I referred back to the relationship of the symbols of the Four Species of Sukkot and diagrammed the amount of activity as an A-B relationship (2). The activity immediately at the corner is the most intense, while the activity at the 8 wall is the least intense.

My next conclusion was to determine the type of market this would be. I concluded that to represent the ideas of man returning to nature and becoming in touch with the outside world, that the market should be an outdoor farmers market. Farmers markets are local, sustainable, and highly in tune with the environment. I thought this would be a great interpretation of the ideals of Sukkot.

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Since farmers markets produce different amounts of food at different times of year, I realized that the market would need varying amounts of activity time based on the seasons of crop production (3). From that analysis, I applied the same A-B relationship rules to my activity diagram, to determine where the seasonal activity would occur on the site (4).

Using the relationship, my design featured a simple box shape with partitions that can determine how much space the farmers market uses based on the seasonal relationships. The shaded areas represent parts of the market that are closed during that particular season. Another idea introduced at this point was the inclusion of a traditional grocery store that would sit above the market. This was to increase the sites attractiveness and to provide consistent year-round revenue for the farmers market below.

A2 Newbury Street Marketplace Concept translation

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The connection back to Sukkot was manifested in the relationship between the seasons and food production for the market, as well as the relatioship between the grocery and farmers market. These relationships all work together to stimulate the community in a healthy way, much the same way as the holiday of Sukkot stimulates believers to come back in contact with nature.

The final market features a glass lower floor for the farmers market, while the above story is shaded. The shading is meant to differentiate the program types, as well as give the passerby an idea as if a building is floating above ground, making the site more attractive. Circulation into the space occurs at street level so as to maximize time spent at the farmers market before entering the grocery. The central core of the building is reserved for upward circulation into the grocery store.

This project showed me how to turn research and ideas into concepts for a physical design. I think this project helped me develop my approach to incorporating all parts of the design process into the physical development of conceptual design.

Final development & conclusion

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B1SCHINDLER HOUSE TRANSFORMATION

INSTRUCTOR: Jared Ramsdell

SEMESTER: Spring 2010

DURATION: 6 weeks

DESCRIPTION: Study and analyze a 20th century house and the concepts behind the architects thinking. Use that understanding to propose significant and fundamental alterations to the design.

PROJECT: Schindler House by Rudolf M. Schindler1922 - Los Angeles, CA

SKILLS USED: 2D drafting to produce working drawingsDiagramming and analytic skill developmentUsing analysis as a tool for design

SKILLS GAINED:Develop a knowledge of formal analysis methodsArticulating a thesis about an existing workCombining diagrams to talk about design elements

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I chose to analyze the Schindler House for this project because it has been defined as the first modern-style house , and the precedent for California living. Since I grew up in California and being heavily interested in residential architecture, I figured it would be a great project to understand what that style truly means, gain a sense of modern architecture, and develop tools for learning how to do an analysis of a building.

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SCHINDLER HOUSERUDOLF M. SCHINDLER1922

835 N. KINGS ROADLOS ANGELES, CA

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To understand the building, first I needed to draw the building. Producing accurate base drawings of the plan and elevations allowed me to get a sense of the structural layout of the structure, and understand Schindlers attempts to define indoor/outdoor living to adapt to the Southern California climate.

By doing the drawings and initial research on the house, I was able to uncover that Schindler was inspired by community campground architecture in Yosemite, and he desiguch like that camp space, as a joint live/work space for two families. The residence is essentially two equal homes in one, rotated around a communal living space.

Project documentation

The home features sliding glass panels that open up onto the exterior courtyards giving the home a connection to the outdoors. Schindlers use of industrial materialsshows his economical and no-frills approach to this house. He designed the home to accommodate the users basic needs of living space, sleeping space, and utility space.

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ORGANIZATIONAL LOGIC

B1 Schindler House Transformation Diagrammatic analysis

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Early diagrams helped me to understand some of the ideas behind Schindlers thinking. He connected two main studio spaces around a central utility space, giving the structure this implied pinwheel rotation. Opening up each studio to the outdoor views allows users to freely interact with the outdoors and extend their living space. The structural elements allow this to happen as well, as concrete walls essentially frame the main boundaries, while the lesser structure

USER SEPARATION

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Further diagram development helped me to understand what changes I want to propose for the transformation. I focused on Schindlers denitions of public andprivate space. Since Schindler wants to create an open and functional space for two families, I would like to blur that division between the two main family spaces by opening up the central corridor. Currently, the house has a concrete wall facing east and a patio opening to the west. I would like to replace the concrete wall with another glass and canvas wall to open up to the second patio. I believe this will turn

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the two spaces into one, creating an even more collaborative and communal space for the two families to use and share. This will also combine the two patios into one larger patio for both families, linked by the central corridor/living area. To link to the guest space, I propose opening up the corridor between the kitchen/utility space and guest bath by shifting the dividing wall farther north. With these moves, I feel that I can improve on Schindlers definition of communal living in the indoor/outdoor realm.

Transformation diagrams

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The transformed floor plan and interior perspective show the proposed central living area opened up to create a flow between the east and west outdoor spaces. This allows the building to take advantage of potential cross breezes and views and gives the heavy structure a lighter feel. The two user groups can fully interact and share within this common area yet still have their own private living quarters. This new space could also potentially become a public gathering space if the users were to hold a joint gathering

B1 Schindler House Transformation Final development

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Final model & conclusion

By studying the book Precedents in Architecture, I was able to learn valuable diagrammatic terms for this project. Using structure, organizational logic, form and geometry helped me articulate the changes I wanted to propose to the building. I was able to better understand Schindlers thesis for the house and develop my own thesis building off of his inspirations. I learned that the process of documenting and analyzing the structure helps the designer truly understand the intentions of existing works, and gives another designer tools for using precedents in their designs.

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B2APPARATUS ON A SLOPE

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Crehan

SEMESTER: Fall 2010

DURATION: 5 weeks

DESCRIPTION: To translate and transform a tectonic concept into a basic architectrual language in oder to engage a sloped site. Concepts emphasized include engaging structure with site, developing a sectional quality through structure, and clear organization of space based on tectonic concept.

LOCATION: Peters Hill at Arnold Arboretum, Boston, MA

PROGRAM:Satellite public educational pavilion at the Arboretum Entry/Information area for 3-5 peopleExhibit/Display spaces for 15-25 peopleStaff Area for 4-5 peopleUtility/Service as neededPublic toiletsCirculation as required

SKILLS USED: Diagramming and site analysisTectonic and building component analysisProgrammatic development within a given site

SKILLS GAINED: Applying tectonic properties to a physical siteUnderstanding connections between program & siteDeveloping knowledge of threshold conditions between building & site

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CHRIS McINTOSH - B2 STUDIOFALL 2010 - CREHAN

INTIAL ANALYSIS AND CONCEPT

The strategy for the tectonic is to create components which are easy to fabricate to create a module which can easily be replicated

The goals for the module are: 1. clamping objects to create an enclosure 2. Pinning a structure by penetrating other components 3. to create a layered structure by branching objects from a central core

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The formative idea for tectonic exploration came from exploring images of types of structures. From studying these images and early diagrams, I was able to draw some conclusions as to how my tectonic module could operate.

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From my analysis, I developed a process to formulating my tectonic module. First, there is the idea of clamping to create an enclosure. Second is the act of pinning by penetrating another object. Third, is the idea of branching an elemenrt from a central core to allow itself to be attached to other modules.

After building the module, I was able to find that the modules were able to be rotated on different axes once they were put together. This could allow a dynamic change in direction or structural capabilities of an apparatus if it was to be built.

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The chosen site, on the eastern portion of the Arboretum site, provides ample open space for a potential pavilion development. The space is relatively clear of trees, as compared to the other site choices. The openness also brings in plenty of natural light making this an attractive site as well.

1 view looking northeast at edge condition2 view looking southwest toward site entry3 view toward east from top of hill slope

B2 Apparatus On A Slope Site selection

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Several iterations of site analysis diagrams were completed to give a general overview of site opportunities. Based on the analysis, a pavilion on my site would need to be open to take advantage of limited sunlight, and interact with the pathway to capture the major pedestrian site traffic.

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i found that nteracting with the sloped site can take on different forms and functions. A general concern that came about was how to best cut into the slope and take advantage of the usable hillside space. Initial diagrams focused on incorporating views and separating parts of the program. By separating the public and private aspects of the program, a

logical flow of activity is established as the user accesses the pavilion. The public program parts (entry, exhibit spaces) would need to interact with the paths and open areas of the site, whereas the more private aspercts of the program (staff area, utility) could happen on the interior of the structure, away from the main flow of access. Yet, all of these spaces would be connected by a circulation element.

B2 Apparatus On A Slope Site intervention

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After reconsidering the tectonic apparatus, and the functionality of the site, a new diagram was developed. The idea centered on folding spaces into the hillside, with the pin being a vertical circulation piece to hold the program elements together and provide access to all spaces of the potential pavilion.

A scheme incorporating three pavilion structures was introduced. One being a main structure, connecting with the existing path, provides viewpoints down the slope and toward the other structures. A defined path progression from structure to structure defines a circulation path and acts as the pin between spaces.

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Each pavilion structure engages the user and the existing landscape, which provides for a seamless threshold between the site and pavilions. The open areas of each pavilion provide a view of the sloped open hillside and draw you toward the next pavilion in the process. The exhibit

spaces would be set up sequentially, giving the user a singular experience while accessing all parts of the program and interacting with the site fully. Taking advantage of the sectional qualities of the site was a large focus of the project as well.

1 entry / information area2 public view space3 public restroom4 staff area5 utility / service6 exhibit / display space

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site/pavilion threshold

Referring back to my original tectonic goals, the clamping occurs as the user is drawin in to the entry pavilion at the top of the hill. The pin is the vertical circulation that connects users from the entry down into the slope. The layering of the structure supports the separaration of public and private spaces. Layering also occurs in section as the user experiences each pavilion, giving way to the open space between the three pavilions.

I felt this was a successful translation of my original tectonic concepts from idea to site, then to program. I was able to learn that site and program should always be interconnected, and the threshold between them is important to create a successful user experience. Although the form is a somewhat literal translation, the concept behind the separation of spaces is what drove the project to fully interact with the site.

Final application & conclusion

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In the initial phase of the project, my role for the team was to pull together zoning, code, and deed information for the Fields Corner Library. I was introduced to the Registry of Deeds and assessor maps, and was able to bring together the necessary data to proceed in developing the project. From my data gathered, we concluded that we could have a max. height of 40 feet, and only build on the area highlighted in yellow above. We needed to incorporate two means of egress as well.

FIELDS CORNER LIBRARY

CLIENT: My Lam, Real Estate Director at Viet-AID, Dorchester, MA

DESCRIPTION:To develop a schematic design to renovate the existing Fields Corner Branch Library to include a new library program, and three floors of rentable apartments above the library

LOCATION: 1520 Dorchester Avenue, Boston, MA

PROGRAM SIZE: 9,000 SF footprint, approx, 25,000 SF built area

TEAM: 5 BAC Students

DURATION: October 2010 - December 2010

ROLE: Schematic designer, concept development

SKILLS USED: Code and programming researchAutoCAD drafting for building measurementsSketchUp to develop initial 3D schemes

SKILLS GAINED: Property and zoning analysis Enhaned 3D modeling skill improvement for design developmentDesign team interaction and teamwork

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During the early schematic phase, I approached the program from a perspective of being efficient yet attractive. Since the client wanted to get as much living space onto the site as possible, efficiency would be needed to accomplish this.

would have on the upper floors. My initial scheme included a grand entry structure on the main corner of the project to announce the buildings presence. A secondary entry would be included along Park Street for library and apartment use.

The library is currently underused, and it lies on a major corner in the neighborhood. Increasing the buildings attractiveness would be key to the programs success. I chose to focus on the approaches to the building from street level, and the potential views that apartment residents

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Fields Corner Library Individual schematic design

Further development of the scheme included placement of emergency exits for the building, and the development of a practical circulation scheme for the apartments. A concern of mine was giving the apartments adequate outdoor views despite the cramped nature of the site.

To do this, I proposed including a light well of space between some of the apartments, which would eventually bring more natural light into the library space as well. I proposed a central circulation scheme and developed ideas to include multiple apartment types for increased rental attractiveness.

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Rental Option 1:3 Three Bedroom units at 1300sf 6 Two Bedroom Units at 1000 sf per oor2 Means of egress 1 Elevator lobbyNo Community SpaceTotal units: 21 units

Rental Option 2:3 Three Bedroom units at 1300sf5 Two Bedroom Units at 1000 sf per oor2 Means of egress 1 Elevator lobby1 Community Room per oorTotal units: 18 units

Condo Option:No Three Bedroom units 7 Two Bedroom Units at 1000 sf per oor2 Means of egress 1 Elevator lobbyNo Community SpaceTotal units: 21 units







This project was a good introduction to the Gateway Program for me, while at the same time giving me valuable teamwork experience. I gained an appreciation for client-based design work through this project, and learned to mesh the needs of the client with the skills of the designer.

Ideas from all teammates schemes were brought into the final proposal, and three options were proposed to the client. His focus was to maximize the amount of income by including units to hold a maximum amount of residents. Rather than a design focus, the solution focused on fitting the program to the clients liking.

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GREATER LOVE TABERNACLE

CLIENT: Greater Love Tabernacle ChurchDorchester, MA - Pastor William E. Dickerson II

DESCRIPTION:Renovate the existing church and lumberyard building next door to create a new multipurpose center for the church and surrounding neighborhood. The scope also includes a new building to connect the two existing buildings into one complex.

LOCATION: 101 Nightingale Street, Dorchester, MA

PROGRAM SIZE: 45,000 SF


DURATION: January 2011 - June 2011

ROLE: Schematic designCreate a Vision Book for potential fundraising to get the project built

SKILLS USED: Schematic design development Team coordination and interaction with real-world clientsAdobe Creative Suite to develop presentation materials

SKILLS GAINED: Develop a relationship, present design concepts and ideas to clients without a design backgroundRefinement and advancement of 3D renderingPreparing an initial set of construction documents To initiate the project, the team visited the site several

times to document existing conditions. The church was built in 1929, and has remained largely intact, while the existing lumberyard has gone through numerous renovations and changes in use. Currently, the lumberyard building is in a state of disrepair.

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In addition to site documentation, my role during this phase was to compile zoning information, a role I felt prepared to take on due to my experience in the previous Gateway project. I was able to determine that the lumberyard site could be zoned for public assembly, meaning that the client could proceed to build a community center on site.

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Lumberyard First Floor Plan

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Lumberyard Second Floor Plan

Prior to developing program, the team was tasked with developing a set of existing construction drawings to use for the basis of our design. My role in this phase was to measure and draw plans for the lumberyard building. I learned how to take accurate site measurements and translate those into CAD to create existing condition drawings

Greater Love Tabernacle Existing conditions drawings

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Beginning the design phase, we were to characterize our thoughts on program placement based on our site analysis, independent from the team. My focus was on the idea of connectivity, linking retail, church space, and public space, to create a unity and harmony which the church expects from this project.

Initial approach & design ideas

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UPDATED SANCTUARY bright,openandwelcomingspace materialsshouldbelight,opentonaturallighting newtechnologies?(sound,video,etc.) accessibleseating

TEEN CAFE well-litopenspacesandplan colorfulandcomfortable-tomatchuserpersonalities multi-functionalfurnitureandspaces low-maintenance,easytoclean spacesshouldencouragecreativity

ENTRY/CONNECTION brightlylit-opentopublicandprivatecirculation mixofmaterialstoindicatemixtureofprogram actasabridge-connectionpointtochurchand lumberyard

MATERIAL CHOICESEXISTING BRICK LIGHT WOOD COMBINED WITH GLASS

Use of the existing brick constitutes a sensitivity to the meaning of the church to the neighborhood. Brick provides strength, is long-lasting, and establishes historical connection.

Use of wood establishes the connection of the site as a former lumberyard and is highly customizable to produce finely-crafted finishes. The juxtaposition with brick finishes can provide a sense of warmth and can feel inviting.

Glass allows natural light and can highlight architectural elements of a structure. The new building should incorporate plenty of natural sunlight and outside views to establish a connection with the community.

FUTURE HOPE state-of-the-art workshop facilities vocational center with modern amenities should include materials conducive to real-world built work mostly wood construction for carpentry workshop/garage should accommodate various sized groups

RETAIL should be modeled to fit with existing Blue Hill Ave retail facades brick & glass should be used to attract customers bright openings along main street frontage should establish visual connection with community center and church

KEY CONCEPTS CONNECTION the building should serve to bring all communities together and bridge rivalries. Through the design, the spaces should all link together to serve as one facility

BEACON should be an example of good design in the re gion to show community togetherness

OPEN TO ALL reflects GLTs mission of inclusivity and to reach anyone in the area

MATERIAL CHOICESEXISTING BRICK LIGHT WOOD COMBINED WITH GLASS

Use of the existing brick constitutes a sensitivity to the meaning of the church to the neighborhood. Brick provides strength, is long-lasting, and establishes historical connection.

Use of wood establishes the connection of the site as a former lumberyard and is highly customizable to produce finely-crafted finishes. The juxtaposition with brick finishes can provide a sense of warmth and can feel inviting.

Glass allows natural light and can highlight architectural elements of a structure. The new building should incorporate plenty of natural sunlight and outside views to establish a connection with the community.

FUTURE HOPE state-of-the-art workshop facilities vocational center with modern amenities should include materials conducive to real-world built work mostly wood construction for carpentry workshop/garage should accommodate various sized groups

RETAIL should be modeled to fit with existing Blue Hill Ave retail facades brick & glass should be used to attract customers bright openings along main street frontage should establish visual connection with community center and church

KEY CONCEPTS CONNECTION the building should serve to bring all communities together and bridge rivalries. Through the design, the spaces should all link together to serve as one facility

BEACON should be an example of good design in the re gion to show community togetherness

OPEN TO ALL reflects GLTs mission of inclusivity and to reach anyone in the area

ideas for future presentations. Updating the materials to further ehnhance the idea of a connected site is paramount to the vision of the new center. Understanding the quality that each space needs will provide the necessary elements that are key to making the center work as a unit.

The next phase of the project involved presenting our initial ideas on materiality. The goal of this part of the process was to get feedback on what he wanted the visual and material feel of the new center to be. We had to simplify our design language so that our ideas would translate and the client would understand our

Greater Love Tabernacle Conceptual development

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In a few words, write down what each of these images means to you. Then pick 5-8 of the images that you would like to see in the new Teen Cafe.

Furthermore, the team conducted a charette with the teens and elders of the church to help the team decide what programmatic elements to design in the new center. The team developed an idea of using icons and different sized construction paper pieces to delineate program and hierarchy for the teens.

The charette was a highly successful experience for myself and the team, as we were motivated by the personal interaction with the church members. We were able to communicate our design needs to the teens, as well as get their valuable feedback on what they want in a new complex.

Teen design charrette

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During the design development, the team was tasked to explore two separate design options; one more conservative, and one less constrained. As part of the conservative team, I sought to find ways to use as much of the existing structure as possible, yet incorporate new features and design elements.

I chose to focus on the retail portion of the program to be housed on the Talbot Avenue facade, the main vehicular corridor to the site. Giving the retail and teen center portions a high visibility along this facade would give the site an attractiveness that had not been seen before.

Greater Love Tabernacle Schematic development

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Presenting our key concepts to the Pastor and church members was a big step during this process. Our conservative proposal kept the entire existing church and lumberyard footprints intact, while renovating the interiors. We chose to open up the front yard and create a new landscaped space for public gatherings.

Initial schematic presentation

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After this phase, the Pastor liked elements of both the conservative and design-centered proposals, thus the team was tasked to come together once again to develop one clear proposal for a final building design.

The second design option focused on a more radical change to the buildings exterior. The Talbot Avenue facade featured a beacon element over the street to attract users from nearby Blue Hill Avenue. Also, working the new function hall to be a flexible space was key, allowing for a front and rear courtyard behind the centerpiece function hall.

drawings courtesy Ruthie Kuhlman and Ray Galgano

Greater Love Tabernacle Schematic option 2

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Overall, the final design includes updating the existing Greater Love facade with a lighter material and the accessible entry. A new elevator tower adjacent to the church provides access to all levels of the complex. The lumberyard building will be completely renovated and updated.

The new buildings materials consist of stone siding, light wood, dark cherry wood and glass. The existing church facade will be be clad in a lighter color finish to match the new building facades. Stone siding will cover much of the new function hall and lumberyard buildings.

Final design

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NIGHTINGALE STREET

TALBOT AVENUE

NEW PARKING

EXISTING PARKING

REAR COURTYARD

FRONT COURTYARD

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SITE PLAN

My role was to develop the visual presentation for the Pastor, which would then be presented to the church congregation. I focused on using clear distinct colors for program deliniation and using CAD & Photoshop to give the plans character.

Greater Love Tabernacle Working drawings & presentation

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THIRD FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Using Revit and AutoCAD, I was able to generate a strong set of presentable working drawings that can be used to communicate the project to designers and non-designers alike.

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Overall ChangesBefore

AfterAfter

Joining the two buildings will be the grand function hall with an administrative suite on the third floor.The new function hall will be the place for celebration within the area. The central grand space illustrates the connection to the community by providing outdoor courtyards in the front and back.

The new Talbot Avenue building facade is the main beacon of the center, revitalizing the social hub of the community. Each space will have its own attractive identity, and reflect the colorful welcoming nature of the Greater Love community.

Greater Love Tabernacle Renderings & presentation

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The team and I developed a clear comparison between the existing building and our design proposal, as well as including familiar faces in the rendered views to give the congregation a familiarity with the design, and to feel welcomed into the process.

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EXISTING PLANS PHASE 1

DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION

TALBOT AVENUE

NIGHTINGALE STREET GROUND FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

THIRD FLOOR

OVERALL VIEW

3/64 = 1-0

PHASE 2

DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION

PHASE 3

DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION

OVERALL VIEW OVERALL VIEW

As one of the goals of the project was potential development of the program, we were tasked with phasing the project as if actual construction would be happening based on our design decisions. This would act as a feasible strategy to achieve the churchs vision.. My role in this part of the project was to develop the CAD and visual aspects of the phasing presentation.

Phase 1 involves additions to the church facade facing Nightingale Street. Phase 2 focuses on renovating the entire lumberyard building. The structure as it sits now would be demolished and renovated to our design. While the renovation is occuring, the central landscape for the site will also be developed.

Greater Love Tabernacle Construction phasing

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PHASE 2

DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION

PHASE 3

DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION

OVERALL VIEW OVERALL VIEW

PHASE 4

DEMOLITION

CONSTRUCTION

Phase 3 consists of the connecting structure between the church and lumberyard building. This structure will house the new function hall and third floor offices. The plan was designed so that the structure will connect the circulation between the two buildings and allow the landscape to develop as well.

Phase 4 deals with the final re-organization of the church interior. This mostly involves converting the basement level into a more efficient community space by adding classrooms and a multipurpose space. This process taught us how to design with the end goal of construction in mind.

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VISION BOOKPREPARED BY RAY GALGANO RUTHIE KUHLMAN CHRIS McINTOSH MIKE SWANSON

ADVISOR: LAURA PORTNEY

JUNE 2011

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Groups of teens used cutouts of images representing potential activities in the space to decide which functions were most important. The groups also decided how their space was to be laid out using construction paper and colored sticks.

The teens also visited their future space to gain inspiration. The groups came together in the end to discuss their group work and to address concerns with the space. The teens were very excited to contribute to the design process.

TEEN CHARETTE FEEDBACK

happening in our community today

They give us hope for a better future for inner-city teens

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Vision Full Religious Complex

Spiritual Training Economic Development General Education Health Education Social Action

Global Impact

Place where people can Come Together

Celebration of life and overall unity throughout the Community

Vision Full Religious Complex

Spiritual Training Economic Development General Education Health Education Social Action

Global Impact

Place where people can Come Together

Celebration of life and overall unity throughout the Community

Based on the input of all parties involved, the new Greater Love Tabernacle center will enhance the churchs overall vision and make this place an exciting and stimulating place to be in.

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

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FINAL PLANS

NIGHTINGALE STREET

TALBOT AVENUE

NEW PARKING

EXISTING PARKING

REAR COURTYARD

FRONT COURTYARD

OVERALL GROUND FLOOR PLAN

SITE PLAN

Another role that I took on during the project was to develop a Vision Book, which documented the entire design process. I did the design and produced the visual layout for the book. The book was formatted in 11x17 landscape to include half-size sets of the construction drawings that were produced.

The goal for the Vision Book was to give it to the Pastor to use for fundraising purposes to get the design built. The book had to showcase his vision along with our design interpretations and be easy to interpret for all audiences.

Greater Love Tabernacle Vision Book

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This project was an exhausting, yet extremely rewarding experience. I was able to learn so much about the workings of a client-designer relationship and understand what it means to work as a design team. I learned how to communicate my thinking and our teams ideas to the client. The key to working with clients without a design background is learning how to simplify our design into legible components, and

I feel our team did a very good job with that aspect. I am very proud of the amount of work I was able to bring to the table to get the job done. Being able to interact with the congregation of the church on their terms helped us see their intentions through to the final design. It was so inspiring to see their particpation and excitement for the project, and I can truly say this project has inspired me to do more socially-oriented work in the future.

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BAC CLIMATE ACTION PLANFIRM:Boston Architectural College Facilities Department

CLIENT: American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)

DESCRIPTION:In 2009, BAC President Ted Landsmark signed ACUPCC, requiring the BAC to report its total greenhouse gas emissions from campus-wide activities and to later determine when the school can become a carbon-balanced campus. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) is a comprehensive outline of the strategies that will be used to reach that goal.

TYPE: Energy audit, greenhouse gas analysis, energy pojections, capital project recommendations


DURATION: September 2010 - May 2011

ROLE: Develop graphics pertaining to data analysis, cost projectionsPublicize the BACs Sustainable Campus Initiative

SKILLS USED: Microsoft Excel to develop data spreadsheetsAutoCAD drafting for building measurementsAdobe Creative Suite to produce visual presentation of climate data

SKILLS GAINED: Effective visual communication of complex, multi-level energy data Energy modeling for sustainable designCoordination with institution heads to plan future beneficial projects

The compiled emissions data was compiled is calculated in eCO

2 (Carbon Dioxide

Equivalent), a metric used to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based on their global warming potential. In the year 2010 alone, the BAC emitted 2,500

In the year 2010 alone, the BAC emitted 2,500 metric tonnes of eCO

2. The BACs

largest emissions comes from electricity usage, totalling approximately 1.8 million kilowatt hours, which is enough energy to power 200 homes for one year.

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Most of the analysis that was completed was intended to show the opportunity that the BAC has to drastically reduce its carbon footprint and take greater steps toward a sustainable future. To present these ideas to the Sustainability Council, a series of graphs were developed that showed

different emissions scenarios. One, if the BAC stayed kept emissions at the same rate, and another, if the BAC incorporated all aspects of the Climate Action Plan. I was able to learn how our actions affect our schools emissions profile and how to effectively display those effects.

Greenhouse gas analysis

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Energy Comparison

Natural Gas

Electricity

Climate Action Plan Institution emissions analysis

Over the course of the year, several iterations of data analysis were created, presented, and revised by myself and the student team. Examples of graphs that I compiled are above.

This effort included corroborating energy consumption and cost data over time since 2004. The team tracked spending and use of electricity, natural gas and water use in all buildings owned and operated by the BAC.

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Findings & projection

The student team developed the Climate Action Plan to be implemented in phases. The team ultimately concluded that the BAC can achieve its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2045 by implementing these phases.

Learning how to present this information to the council and heads of the institution showed me how to communicate these complex processes and ideas effectively. I was able to learn how model our energy use and present it in a way to show others in the school how our actions have affected our emissions profile.

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ACUPCC is an effort made by educational institutions with the ultimate goal of becoming a carbon-balanced campus.

In 2009, President Ted Landsmark signed this commitment on behalf of the BAC, making the BAC one of 676 schools nationwide to commit to this pledge.

How can the BAC become a carbon-balanced institution?

ACUPCC institutions are required to:

complete a Greenhouse Gas emissions inventory.............DONE

integrate sustainability into their curriculum......IN PROGRESS

create a Climate Action Plan..................................IN PROGRESS

take immediate steps to reduce GHG emissions.....ONGOING

set a target date to become carbon-balanced...IN PROGRESS

publish the progress throughout the campus community..... ONGOING

GREENHOUSE GASES are any of the gases that, when trapped by the atmosphere, contribute to the greenhouse effect, and increase the Earths temperature. The primary gases calculated by ACUPCC standards are:

carbon dioxide....................CO2

sulfur hexafluoride...............SF6

methane................................CH4

nitrous oxide......................N2O

Hydrofluorocarbons.........HFC

Perfluorocarbons................PFC

The BAC Climate Action Plan is due for submission on September 15, 2011

CLEAN AIR-COOL PLANET is an organization designed to find and promote solutions to global warming. They have developed the Campus Carbon Calculator, which the BAC uses to define and track the schools GHG emissions in three different scopes:

eCO2: (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) a metric measure used to compare the emissions from various greenhouse gases based on their global warming potential

image courtesy Clean Air-Cool Planet

18.February2011

TotheBACCommunity:

In2009,onbehalfoftheBostonArchitecturalCollege(BAC),IsignedtheAmericanCollegeandUniversityPresidentsClimateCommitment(ACUPCC).ThiscommitmentrequirestheBACtoreportitstotalgreenhousegasemissionsfromcampuswideactivitiesandtolaterdeterminewhenacarbonbalancedcampuswillbeachieved.TheroutetoachievethatgoalinvolvesdevelopingaClimateActionPlan(CAP)bySeptember2011.TheCAPwillassesstheschoolscurrentenergyloadsandlayoutstrategiestoreduceandoffsetemissionsuntilthegoalofcarbonbalanceisreached.WorkontheCAPhasbegunundertheauspicesoftheSustainableCampusInitiativeandtheSustainabilityCouncil.

Sustainabilityisthecapacitytoendure.WiththeBACssustainabilityinitiatives,weareseekingtosustaintodaysresourcesinordertomeettheneedsofthefuture.Wealreadyhavemanyprojectsunderwaythatwillreduceouremissionsandimprovethesustainabilityofouroperations.Ageothermalwellwillbeinstalledtohelpuseliminatetheuseofnaturalgasfromallownedproperties.TheGreenRoofandGreenAlleyprojectwillhelpreplenishtherecedingBackBaywatertableandreduceenergyloadsat320Newbury.Currently,foreverykilowatthourpurchased,theBACpurchases20%fromrenewableenergy,anumberthatcouldriseto100%inthefuture.SingleStreamrecyclingisalreadyinplace,andtheBAChassignificantlyreducedtheamountofwastesenttoMassBurnfacilities.

AstheBACcontinuestogrow,itwillbecriticaltoincorporatesustainablegrowthintotheCollegesdevelopment.Investmentstrategiesforadditionalsustainabilityinitiativeswillensurethatourenergyloadsarereducedandthatremainingenergyneedscomefromcleanandrenewablesources.

TheBACisoneofmanycollegesintheareatosigntheACUPCCandweintendtobeacollegethatleadsthewaytowardcleanenergyandsustainablesolutions.OurgoalistoinspirethegreaterBostonareatowardsenvironmentallyfriendlyliving.

EachmemberoftheBACcommunitywillhavearoleinhelpingtheCollegetowardsustainablethinkingandpractice.AstheCAPisdeveloped,yoursuggestionsforhowwemightreachourgoalsarewelcome.PleasecontactmembersoftheBACstaff:EllenYee,ArtByersorLanceFletchertoshareyourideas.

Aselementsoftheplanareimplemented,wewillrelyonyourhelptomakethemasuccess.

Sincerely,

TheodoreC.LandsmarkM.Env.D.,J.D.,D.F.A.(Hon.),Ph.D.President,BostonArchitecturalCollege

greenhouse effect: the process that occurs when solar radiation hits the earth, reflects back into the atmosphere, then is trapped by greenhouse gases. The trapping of that radiation warms the planets surface and alters natural weather patterns.

It is very important that institutions nationwide take a lead role in educating the public and providing real solutions to mitigate climate change. It is also important that the BAC, as a design institution, lead the way in sustainability in the built environment. Through efforts like the Sustainable Campus Initiative, the BAC is taking a very active role in becoming a regional and national leader in the effort to limit climate change.

HUMAN ACTIVITIES have a major role in the earths climate change. Activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and the waste of industrial materials all release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Everyday things that people do, like using electricity, driving cars, and dumping trash are having a large impact as well.

Human activities have become highly unsustainable since the Industrial Revolution, and because of those actions, the consequences are being felt by the earth. Large-scale natural disasters, the melting of worldwide ice shelves, and changing weather patterns can all be attributed to increased global warming and climate change.

image courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association

image courtesy Ralph Lee Hopkins, Lindblad Expeditions image courtesy Save Environ Group

image courtesy Reuters

image courtesy News 10 Sacramento

carbon-balanced: refers to the idea of creating emissions but offsetting them elsewhere rather than onsite

SCOPE 1: Direct emissions from sources that the school owns and controls. Things such as onsite refrigeration and combustion of onsite fossil fuels contribute to Scope 1.

SCOPE 2: Indirect emissions from sources whose products are linked to on-campus energy consumption. Purchased energy, such as natural gas, electricity, and water contribute to Scope 2.

SCOPE 3: Other emissions that are attributable to sources who provide services to the institution. Scope 3 can include emissions from study abroad flights, commuting to campus, and waste management companies.

by understanding the institutions greenhouse gas emissions

by making an official commitment to becoming carbon-balanced

and by knowing how we as humans affect our environment

Climate change is very real and it is up to us as a community to limit its effects on our environment now and for the future.

Why does the BAC need a Climate Action Plan? What has the BAC been doing to limit its emissions?

to understand what the institutions carbon footprint actually consists of

to know what steps the BAC needs to take to limit its emissions

and to plan for a future of sustainable operations at the BAC

The BAC recognizes the effects that daily operations have on our environment. As an institution, the BAC is actively determining ways to lower emissions and develop sustainable practices.

Analysis of the schools energy costs, usage, and waste, have been completed by students and staff members to determine the best strategies to move forward with a commitment to the Climate Action Plan.

As the BAC has grown, the schools total energy consumption has steadily increased. In 2010 alone, the BAC emitted about 2,500 metric tonnes of eCO2.

The BACs largest emissions came from electricity usage, totalling approximately 1.8 million kilowatt hours, or enough to power 200 homes for one year![1]

[1] - Electrical Energy, The New Book of Popular Science, 2000 edition, Groller Incorporated, 1998.

The BACs second largest emitter comes from student commuting.

According to the 2009 BAC Sustainability Survey, about 32% of the student body drives to school. Unfortunately, that 32% of the student body accounts for nearly 90% of the entire student commuting emissions!

In 2009, students driving to school accounted for 6,525 MMBTUs, enough to supply about 56 single-family homes with an entire years worth of energy![2]

If more students can use public transportaion whenever possible, or use non-emitting methods of transportation (i.e. walking, biking) we can easily reduce our carbon footprint.[2] - U.S. Energy Information Administration (2008), 2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Table US-3, Total Consumption by Fuels Used, 2005.

IF THE BAC CONTINUES TO GROW AT THE SAME RATE AS THE PAST 10 YEARS, THE SCHOOL WILL DOUBLE ITS CARBON EMISSIONS IN LESS THAN 30 YEARS.

ON THE OTHER HAND, WITH A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN PLACE, THE

BAC WILL BE WELL ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING A CARBON-BALANCED

INSTITUTION.The phases of the Climate

Action Plan include projection data from the emissions of the

buildings that the BAC currently owns and/or occupies. This data

is shown by the darker shaded area. The lighter shaded area includes projections coming

from potential campus expansion into other buildings and future

buildings.

instituting recycling and campus-wide energy policies

planning several projects which will lower our emissions

and letting the BAC community know how it can continue to do its part

The BAC uses a system where all recyclable materials are taken by one collection entity, rather than being separated. This system reduces the effort needed by the BAC to manually recycle items, ensures that all recyclable items will be used properly, and reduces carbon emissions from having multiple trash collections.

As the BACs recycling program has taken effect, the amount of trash that the BAC does not recycle has been cut by nearly 75% over the past four years.

From our current recycling efforts, the BAC saved all of the following resources in 2010:

486 Trees

11,148 gallons of oil

114, 340 kilowatt hours

200,075 gallons of water

2,403 cubic feet of incinerated waste....

...ABOUT THE SIZE OF A 13 CUBE!

image courtesy Energy Starimage courtesy Green Seal

image courtesy Philips image courtesy HVACinstaller.com

ENERGY STAR RATED APPLIANCES

GREEN SEAL CLEANING PRODUCTS

The BAC actively promotes the use of Energy Star rated appliances in all facilities.

All BAC facilities use methods and materials which do not use toxic substances and are not harmful to the environment when used.

Green Seal certifies these products as greener and healthier.

LIGHTING RETROFIT HVAC SYSTEM MONITORING

All new lighting applications will transition from flourescent T-12 bulbs to Super T-8 bulbs. Super T-8s reduce total kilowatt

usage and save on total energy cost.

The BAC Facilities Department regularly monitors HVAC performance in all BAC buildings and implements more efficient

systems, reducing the BACs carbon footprint.

The geothermal well will pump water from deep underground to the connected buildings. The system will provide heating in the

winter and cooling during the summer. The water is recycled year-round, thus reducing its total water usage. Geothermal technology is much more efficient than conventional HVAC systems that our

current buildings rely on. Installing this system can potentially cut the BACs natural gas usage by 95%.

image courtesy Halvorson Design Partnership

GEOTHERMAL WELL(mid - late 2011)

The green alley will use permeable asphalt for better drainage and less runoff into the Charles River. In turn, this will help replenish the groundwater level below the Back Bay, which

supports the wood pilings that the structures are supported by. Without maintaining these groundwater levels, the pilings will begin to rot and weaken the entire structure of the Back Bay. The green alley project will not only beautify the campus, but

will help support the entire Back Bay community, as well.

GREEN ALLEY(late 2011/early 2012)



PUT RECYCLABLE ITEMS INDESIGNATED BINS

TURN OFF COMPUTER MONITORS WHEN NOT IN USE

PRINT DOUBLE-SIDEDWHENEVER POSSIBLE

TURN LIGHTS OFF IN UNUSED ROOMS

TAKE THE STAIRS INSTEAD OF THE ELEVATOR

It reduces our trash output and increases our recycling efforts

Not only is it good for your health, but it saves electricity usage.

It saves valuable energy and limits wasted heating output.

It saves trees, and reduces unnecessary trash buildup

Limiting the power that is consumed keeps costs down and benefits the

environment

Thank you for continuing to play a role in helping to make the BAC a GREEN campus.














methane................................CH4

nitrous oxide......................N2O







18.February2011

TotheBACCommunity:




TheBACisoneofmanycollegesintheareatosigntheACUPCCandweintendtobeacollegethatleadsthewaytowardcleanenergyandsustainablesolutions.OurgoalistoinspirethegreaterBostonareatowardsenvironmentallyfriendlyliving.

EachmemberoftheBACcommunitywillhavearoleinhelpingtheCollegetowardsustainablethinkingandpractice.AstheCAPisdeveloped,yoursuggestionsforhowwemightreachourgoalsarewelcome.PleasecontactmembersoftheBACstaff:EllenYee,ArtByersorLanceFletchertoshareyourideas.

Aselementsoftheplanareimplemented,wewillrelyonyourhelptomakethemasuccess.

Sincerely,

TheodoreC.LandsmarkM.Env.D.,J.D.,D.F.A.(Hon.),Ph.D.President,BostonArchitecturalCollege

greenhouse effect: the process that occurs when solar radiation hits the earth, reflects back into the atmosphere, then is trapped by greenhouse gases. The trapping of that radiation warms the planets surface and alters natural weather patterns.

It is very important that institutions nationwide take a lead role in educating the public and providing real solutions to mitigate climate change. It is also important that the BAC, as a design institution, lead the way in sustainability in the built environment. Through efforts like the Sustainable Campus Initiative, the BAC is taking a very active role in becoming a regional and national leader in the effort to limit climate change.

HUMAN ACTIVITIES have a major role in the earths climate change. Activities such as the burning of fossil fuels and the waste of industrial materials all release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Everyday things that people do, like using electricity, driving cars, and dumping trash are having a large impact as well.

Human activities have become highly unsustainable since the Industrial Revolution, and because of those actions, the consequences are being felt by the earth. Large-scale natural disasters, the melting of worldwide ice shelves, and changing weather patterns can all be attributed to increased global warming and climate change.

image courtesy National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association

image courtesy Ralph Lee Hopkins, Lindblad Expeditions image courtesy Save Environ Group

image courtesy Reuters

image courtesy News 10 Sacramento

carbon-balanced: refers to the idea of creating emissions but offsetting them elsewhere rather than onsite

SCOPE 1: Direct emissions from sources that the school owns and controls. Things such as onsite refrigeration and combustion of onsite fossil fuels contribute to Scope 1.

SCOPE 2: Indirect emissions from sources whose products are linked to on-campus energy consumption. Purchased energy, such as natural gas, electricity, and water contribute to Scope 2.

SCOPE 3: Other emissions that are attributable to sources who provide services to the institution. Scope 3 can include emissions from study abroad flights, commuting to campus, and waste management companies.

by understanding the institutions greenhouse gas emissions

by making an official commitment to becoming carbon-balanced

and by knowing how we as humans affect our environment

Climate change is very real and it is up to us as a community to limit its effects on our environment now and for the future.

Why does the BAC need a Climate Action Plan? What has the BAC been doing to limit its emissions?

to understand what the institutions carbon footprint actually consists of

to know what steps the BAC needs to take to limit its emissions

and to plan for a future of sustainable operations at the BAC

The BAC recognizes the effects that daily operations have on our environment. As an institution, the BAC is actively determining ways to lower emissions and develop sustainable practices.

Analysis of the schools energy costs, usage, and waste, have been completed by students and staff members to determine the best strategies to move forward with a commitment to the Climate Action Plan.

As the BAC has grown, the schools total energy consumption has steadily increased. In 2010 alone, the BAC emitted about 2,500 metric tonnes of eCO2.

The BACs largest emissions came from electricity usage, totalling approximately 1.8 million kilowatt hours, or enough to power 200 homes for one year![1]

[1] - Electrical Energy, The New Book of Popular Science, 2000 edition, Groller Incorporated, 1998.

The BACs second largest emitter comes from student commuting.

According to the 2009 BAC Sustainability Survey, about 32% of the student body drives to school. Unfortunately, that 32% of the student body accounts for nearly 90% of the entire student commuting emissions!

In 2009, students driving to school accounted for 6,525 MMBTUs, enough to supply about 56 single-family homes with an entire years worth of energy![2]

If more students can use public transportaion whenever possible, or use non-emitting methods of transportation (i.e. walking, biking) we can easily reduce our carbon footprint.[2] - U.S. Energy Information Administration (2008), 2005 Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Table US-3, Total Consumption by Fuels Used, 2005.

IF THE BAC CONTINUES TO GROW AT THE SAME RATE AS THE PAST 10 YEARS, THE SCHOOL WILL DOUBLE ITS CARBON EMISSIONS IN LESS THAN 30 YEARS.

ON THE OTHER HAND, WITH A CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN PLACE, THE

BAC WILL BE WELL ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING A CARBON-BALANCED

INSTITUTION.The phases of the Climate

Action Plan include projection data from the emissions of the

buildings that the BAC currently owns and/or occupies. This data

is shown by the darker shaded area. The lighter shaded area includes projections coming

from potential campus expansion into other buildings and future

buildings.

instituting recycling and campus-wide energy policies

planning several projects which will lower our emissions

and letting the BAC community know how it can continue to do its part

The BAC uses a system where all recyclable materials are taken by one collection entity, rather than being separated. This system reduces the effort needed by the BAC to manually recycle items, ensures that all recyclable items will be used properly, and reduces carbon emissions from having multiple trash collections.

As the BACs recycling program has taken effect, the amount of trash that the BAC does not recycle has been cut by nearly 75% over the past four years.

From our current recycling efforts, the BAC saved all of the following resources in 2010:

486 Trees

11,148 gallons of oil

114, 340 kilowatt hours

200,075 gallons of water

2,403 cubic feet of incinerated waste....

...ABOUT THE SIZE OF A 13 CUBE!

image courtesy Energy Starimage courtesy Green Seal

image courtesy Philips image courtesy HVACinstaller.com

ENERGY STAR RATED APPLIANCES

GREEN SEAL CLEANING PRODUCTS

The BAC actively promotes the use of Energy Star rated appliances in all facilities.

All BAC facilities use methods and materials which do not use toxic substances and are not harmful to the environment when used.

Green Seal certifies these products as greener and healthier.

LIGHTING RETROFIT HVAC SYSTEM MONITORING

All new lighting applications will transition from flourescent T-12 bulbs to Super T-8 bulbs. Super T-8s reduce total kilowatt

usage and save on total energy cost.

The BAC Facilities Department regularly monitors HVAC performance in all BAC buildings and implements more efficient

systems, reducing the BACs carbon footprint.

The geothermal well will pump water from deep underground to the connected buildings. The system will provide heating in the

winter and cooling during the summer. The water is recycled year-round, thus reducing its total water usage. Geothermal technology is much more efficient than conventional HVAC systems that our

current buildings rely on. Installing this system can potentially cut the BACs natural gas usage by 95%.


GEOTHERMAL WELL(mid - late 2011)

The green alley will use permeable asphalt for better drainage and less runoff into the Charles River. In turn, this will help replenish the groundwater level below the Back Bay, which

supports the wood pilings that the structures are supported by. Without maintaining these groundwater levels, the pilings will begin to rot and weaken the entire structure of the Back Bay. The green alley project will not only beautify the campus, but

will help support the entire Back Bay community, as well.

GREEN ALLEY(late 2011/early 2012)



PUT RECYCLABLE ITEMS INDESIGNATED BINS

TURN OFF COMPUTER MONITORS WHEN NOT IN USE

PRINT DOUBLE-SIDEDWHENEVER POSSIBLE

TURN LIGHTS OFF IN UNUSED ROOMS

TAKE THE STAIRS INSTEAD OF THE ELEVATOR

It reduces our trash output and increases our recycling efforts

Not only is it good for your health, but it saves electricity usage.

It saves valuable energy and limits wasted heating output.

It saves trees, and reduces unnecessary trash buildup

Limiting the power that is consumed keeps costs down and benefits the

environment

Thank you for continuing to play a role in helping to make the BAC a GREEN campus.














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nitrous oxide......................N2O







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