1. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SECTION A

THESIS STATEMENT

To rework and transform an old traditional officebuilding into a Fine Art College for a diverse student population. To apply sustainable materials fused with light.

PROJECT TYPE: Adaptive ReuseEducational w/Dormitory SCHOOL TYPE: Fine Art & Environmental ResearchMajors: Drawing, Painting, Textile, Sculpture and Sustainable Art.PROJECT SCOPE: 32,000 sqft 5 floorsPROJECT JUSTIFICATION & RELEVANCE: Enviro Fine Art College is the first art college in Oregon to promote eco-conscience awarness.

DESIGN CHALLENGES

1. The building is tall with small windows and no light.

2. The building construction is heavy timber (Built in 1910)

3. To incorporate cuttingedge sustainable furniture.

4. The building needs a transition/connection with the North Park neighboorhood and student recreation.

5. To revival Bahause dormitory idea to invite talented students from outside city.

6. Unused parking lot.

7. To create a sustainable environment to inspire the artists.

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2. ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM IMPROVED

LIFE HALL GALLERY

ENVIRO COLLEGE OF ART

The Building: 135 NW, Park Ave, Portland, OR

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FINAL ELEVATIONS

DESIGN SOLUTIONS1. SUSTAINABLE BUILDING The building is going “Green” with a package of renewable energy, solar system, energy efficiency and sustainable lighting system. 2. ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM IMPROVED Glazing walls, light transmiting concrete ( Litrocon) are materials to capture daylight to maximum capacity.

3. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Experimenting with materials in curriculum and school environment.

4. INCORPORATE LANDSCAPE Incorporate green spaces on the South side of the building and roof.

5. INCORPORATE STUDENT DORMITORY To invite talented student from outside of city.

6. PARKING LOT TRANSFORMED To transform unused space into a bike storage area.

7. INCORPORATE ECO-ROOF FEATURERedesign the roof to inspire the community.

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SECTION C: SECOND FLOOR - Looking South

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Code Requirements

2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

EDUCATIONAL

1. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONSEducational Group E: Includes the use of a building or structure or a portion, by six or more persons at any time for educational purpose through the 12th grade.Residential Group R-2: Three or more dwelling units (DUs) where occupancy is mainly permanent, such as apartments, dormitories...

2. FLOOR AREA IN SQ.FT. PER OCCUPANT Class Room - 20 netLibrary - 50 netCommercial Kitchen - 200 grossMechanical & Equipment room - 300 gross

3. FIRE RESISTANCE RATING FOR BUILDING ELEMENTSStructural frame: Type IV - Heavy Timber (HT) including columns, girders, trussesBearing walls: 2 hr/ HTNonbearing walls and partitionsFloor construction, including supporting beams and joists: minimum 1 hrRoof construction, including supporting beams and joists: minimum 1 hr

3. DOORSDoors must swing in the direction of travelMaximum exit door width is 48”

4. STAIRSStairways: 0.3 inches per occupant or minimum 44” for an occupant load of 51 or moreHandrails or fully open doors cannot extend more than 7” into the corridorLanding are to be as wide as widest ramp to landing. Depth to be 5”min. Requires landrails for ramps > 1:15

5. EXITS Exist access travel distance: 4 or more stories requires sprinkle system - 250 feetMinimum number of exits for occupant loadOccupant Load: 1-500 minimum number 2 exits

6. EGRESS Occupancy E: 50 occupant per one means of egressEgress: 0.2 inches per occupantCorridor width must be 6’-0” (in school)Dead-end corridors are limited to 20’ long ( 50’)

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CONCEPT - FUSION LIGHT

G1 - Solar panelsG2 - Litrocon G3 - Glazing WallsG4 - 3 FORM

CCA, San Francisco Construction system-span concrete

Main Entry light industrial feel Daylight overhead

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California College of The ArtsLocation: 1111 8th St. San Francisco, CA 94107

Built in 1951 by Skidmore Owings & Merril (SOM)Renovated and converted in 1997 by LMS ArchitectsSyle: Environmental Modern, urban, light industrialSustainable Building: daylighting, solar heating w/rooftop collector, cooling by natural ventilation Total sqft: 91,000

PNCA, Portland Painting Studio organization

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Pacific Northwest College of Art Location:1241 NW Johnson St. Porland, OR. 97209

Built in 1909 as Museum Art SchoolRenovated in 1998 by R & H Construction as independent collegeSustain and support the development of atistsTotal sqft: 92,000 sq ft

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The student is the main user of this building. Living and studying in the same place will help him to use the space to the maximum extend in a most practical and efficient way, experimenting with materials and resources provided.

Having in consideration the needs for two distinquish areas of learning and living this space will be divided in two category: school and dormitory.

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ART ACTION RESEARCH

Nello McDaniel principal director,in collaboration with George Thorn developed the Arts Action Research organization supporting arts organizations, disciplines and working formats nationally and internationally.

423 Atlantic Ave.Brooklyn, NY 11217(718) 797. 3661

Nello McDaniel

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First Level

01 Lobby02 Seminar03 Art Gallery04 Life Hall Gallery05 Student Atrium06 Conference07 Director08 Faculty09 Work Room10 Break Room11 Restroom12 Cafe

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13 General Class14 General Class15 General Class16 Studio 1/ Sculpture17 Library/ Lecture18 Internet19 School Storage

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20 Studio 2/ Drawing21 Studio 3/ Painting22 Material Sources23 Studio 4/ Textile24 Enviro Research25 Restroom26 Student Longe27 Janitor

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28 Dormitory No 129 Dormitory No 230 Office Manager31 Manager Dormitory No 332 Game Room33 Dormitory No 434 Janitor35 Dormitory No 5

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36 Dormitory No 637 Dormitory No 738 Dormitory No 839 Dormitory No 940 Kitchen41 Dining Area42 Waiting Area43 Restroom

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Armstrong Grid JB Insulation System Durafoam

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Barcelona Collection - Van der Rhone & Eileen Grey

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Custom Furniture - 3Form - Gauge 3/4 (Transluced)

Sustainable Furniture - Baltix Collectio (Post Consumer Recycle Paper)

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Book with Wings

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SCHOOL AREA

Dormitory Unit

Office Manager

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Gameroom

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Kitchen

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Sliding door White plaster

Work place Meditation Low Window

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