Integration Studio Final Boards

[ ]ACTIVATE EAST TVA TOWERThe conceptual basis for this project is to activate the existing, static TVA complex through dynamic strategies which promote TVA’s goals for innovation in high performance design and increased community interaction.

Christina Lulich, Ryan Stechmann, & Paul Bamson | James Rose & Keith Boswell | Integration Studio 471

ACTIVATE [EAST TVA TOWER]

Measure 1: Design & InnovationThe location of the site within downtown Knoxville at the ter-minus of Market Square presents opportunities for views, com-munity interaction, and improved efficiency through increased downtown density. The conceptual basis for this design is to activate the plaza, interior spaces and facade. Knoxville has not yet made a significant appearance on the sustainable design scene, but a retrofit design of the iconic TVA towers could be-come a model for future design in that direction. Thus, the goal is to maximize energy performance primarily on the facade level but also through stormwater collection, greywater reuse, and rooftop solar power collection. Through an innovative ap-proach to existing photovoltaic-operated louver technology, we have designed a dynamic facade which minimizes solar heat gain, maximizes diffused light and city views, controls fresh air circulation for the HVAC system, and also aesthetically activates downtown Knoxville.

Measure 2: Regional/Community DesignThe primary regional response is in the nature of the project itself: bringing residential into downtown. Knox County’s urban sprawl hinders its efficiency. According to the East Tennessee Index, average travel time to work for Knox County residents is 21 minutes each way. Expense, time, and harmful emissions caused by this distance can be decreased by encouraging resi-dents to live and work in the same vicinity. No additional park-ing is provided in the design, which encourages transportation via foot, bike, or Knox Area Transit. Market Square is a space culturally significant to Knox County, and the current TVA tow-ers and plaza terminate the lively square in a stale and reclu-sive manner. This design strives to transform the space into an extension of the square, activating it with shops and outdoor gathering spaces. Additionally, an under-used resource particu-lar to our climate is rainwater. Climate Zone 4 is particularly wet, with the Tennessee River watershed receiving around 51 inches of rain per year. By using low impact development strategies such as bioswales and permeable pavers, this proposal offsets the demand for offsite water significantly.

Measure 3: Land Use & Site EcologyPollution from water runoff damages ecosystems and contami-nates limited freshwater. Our strategy for low impact develop-ment is a series of bioswales with vegetation that can with-stand extreme moisture. These gardens collect the stormwater onsite, minimize runoff, and support a habitat appropriate for birds and butterflies. Through the combination of planted plaza space, green roofs, and permeable paving material on the walk-able surfaces, permeable material covers 70% of our site. The increase in planted material helps to filter out pollution in the air in the most densely-occupied outdoor spaces on-site. The design increases both public park space and downtown den-sity. Also, by transforming a currently unoccupied building into leasable apartments, density will increase dramatically during the day and night.

Measure 4: Bioclimatic DesignInitial sun pattern analysis revealed that the areas of concern re-garding solar heat gain are the entire south facade and most of the west facade. Following this study, we developed a modular system which responds to heat, light and views while creating a visually active, dynamic building. On the modules affected by heat gain, almost all of the glazing is shaded by self-adjusting photovoltaic louvers which power themselves with renewable energy. No excess energy is returned to the building or grid, so the modules act alone. Randomizing these modules on the fa-cade dictated room placement within the floor plans, although we strove for consistency where possible. We determined that solar gain on the east and north facades was insignificant, so we developed a similar system of modules without louvers for those locations and for the commercial levels.

Measure 5: Light & Air6” window louvers are spaced 8” apart in the view area to al-low both maximum viewing and shading capacity. The louver angles can be overridden within the residential units for maxi-mum user comfort. Residential levels are limited to the upper 8 floors, maximizing views of the city and mountains beyond. A mixture of floor-to-ceiling and sill-to-ceiling glazing and a 3-lev-el north-west atrium bring a vast amount of diffused light into the office level spaces. The layout for these levels is open with conference rooms “floating” within spaces, allowing maximum natural light to penetrate throughout the interior. We chose to use the existing four-pipe system with fan coil units. Fresh-air handling, stale air exhaust, and heat recovery are all handled at the facade level. This system is ideal because it reduces duc-twork, allows for maximum personal control, and is affordable. 10’ vestibules with pollutant-collecting mats occur at all main building entrances for improved indoor air quality.

Measure 6: Water CycleGroundwater depletion in the U.S. is becoming more and more of an issue as water is pumped faster than it can be replaced and as irrigation and runoff pollutants contaminate the water. By re-cycling the stormwater onsite, runoff pollution and demand for decreasing groundwater is reduced. Bioswales direct water into the collection system. Most of the hardscape onsite is perme-able, and rainwater falling on both the hardscape and planted material is filtered into the ground, collected by pipes within a layer of gravel, and stored in a cistern in the service area of the building. This is also where greywater is collected and treated. In this way we will offset groundwater demand, reducing cost and increasing self-sufficiency of our site.

Measure 7: Energy Flows & Energy FutureThe louvered facade modules have a low shading coefficient, reducing heat gain and uneven building temperatures. We maintained our photovoltaic theme by supporting 751 Sanyo Hit Bifacial solar panels on the roof, producing 146kw at peak. This is 3% of the current building energy demand. We expect to see a change in energy demand due to the occupancy change, but the solar panels will significantly offset this demand.

Measure 8: Materials & ConstructionThe project fundamentally supports material reuse and recy-cling by maintaining existing building structure. The facade modules are prefabricated which reduces waste, garbage re-moval costs, weather damage to materials, theft, and on-site la-bor costs. The system will function more effectively with manu-factured precision, and onsite construction will be quicker as a result, minimizing the negative effects of creating a construc-tion site so near to Market Square. The modules are made of an aluminum tube frame to keep weight low. Each residential level has a trash chute with recycling, and most floors have an addi-tional recycling center in the public seating space.

Measure 9: Long Life, Loose FitThe East TVA tower is currently unoccupied because there is a low demand for office space in downtown Knoxville, an atypical trend in most cities. There is, however, a high demand for resi-dential, and we expect that with the increase in downtown resi-dents, there will be an increase in office space demand. Thus, we have left two levels of our design unoccupied for future de-velopment and lease, allowing program adaptability. The two MEP office levels are designed with maximum open space for flexibility. Additionally, because the facade modules are the same dimensions, they could be detached and rearranged if necessary.

Measure 10: Collective Wisdom and Feedback LoopsIn Rhino and Revit, we evaluated the effects of sunlight on our facade, ultimately achieving the dynamic appearance and ef-ficiency we envisioned. We calculated the energy output and loss, and we expect our systems to be actively monitored and fine-tuned following construction to measure efficiency.

SITE PLAN | DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE

EXISTING TVA PLAZA

PROPOSED PLAZA SOLUTION

VIEW FROM SUMMIT HILL DRIVE

FLOOR 10 (9-12 typ.)Floors 7-12 share the same core plan with amenities private to the particular floor. At floor 9, the double height micro units [E] and small one bedroom [D] are replaced with large 1-bedroom [C]. Only units [A] and [B] are repeated on all levels.

PROGRAM[1] Trash & Recycling Chute [2] Mechanical Room[3] Men’s Restroom[4] Women’s Restroom[5] Computer Storage[6] Printing Center[7] Storage

[8] Conference Room[9] Resource Library[10] Executive Office[11] Visitor’s Office[12] Multipurpose[13] Breakroom[14] Mail Room

SITE DEVELOPMENTThe existing TVA plaza design is stagnant and uninviting. We want to activate the Plaza with an occupiable circu-lation element which connects Wall Avenue and Market Square to Summit Hill Drive. A grassy terrace accompanies the primary accessible ramp between the towers, provid-ing public green space.

PRIMARY ENTRANCES[A] Residential[B] MEP Office[C] West TVA Tower

[1] TERRACED PARK SPACE This will serve as the primary access to Summit Hill Drive. Alongside the accessible ramp is an occupiable green stair.

[2] LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENTPlantings in the center of the lower plaza collect rainwa-ter from runoff. This is held in a cistern for use within the building.

[3] RETAIL ZONE & GREEN ROOFSThe lower level retail zone extends two bays beyond the current extents of the building. This brings the building to the sidewalk, increasing movement on Market Square level. This occurs in front of both towers. All roofs are oc-cupiable with permeable paving or groundcover to collect rainwater. The green space also reduces heat gain and re-flectivity.

[4] SANYO HIT BIFACIAL SOLAR PANELS751 solar panels cover the upper roof and shade the oc-cupiable roof deck. These panels collect light from above and underneath to catch reflected light for maximum effi-ciency. The combined energy collected at peak powers 3% of the current building’s energy demand.

[5] DYNAMIC SKYLIGHTAbove the residential atrium skylight, some solar panels are replaced with glass to allow more light and create unique shadows throughout the day.

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[5] Sprinkler Standpipe[6] Communications Room[7] Transformer Room[8] Generator Room

2-HOUR FIRE-RATED WALL1-HOUR FIRE-RATED WALL

PLAZA LEVEL 1The level of the lower plaza occurs 7’ below Market Square level. This is where the pri-mary residential entrance occurs. Alongside the plaza is a zone of retail which continues onto the Market Square level.

PLAZA LEVEL 2The second level occurs 6’4” above Market Square level, al-lowing for a gradually-sloping (1:20) accessible ramp. On this level is the primary MEP Office entrance, residential loading dock, residential storage units, and retail space along Wall Avenue.

PROGRAM[1] Trash and Recycling Room[2] Mechanical and Plumbing Shaft[3] Multipurpose Room[4] Unfinished Retail Tenant Space

PROGRAM[1] Trash and Recycling Chute[2] Mechanical Room[3] 6-Level Atrium[4] Coffee Station[5] Level 5 Seating

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CORE PROGRAMEgress StairTrash & Recycling ChuteMechanical Rooms & ShaftElevatorsOffice Level RestroomsLower Residential AmenitiesUpper Residential Atrium

Parking LotsMarket Square

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23 0 0 Sustainable SitesSustainable Sites Possible Points: 26 Materials and Resources, ContinuedMaterials and Resources, ContinuedMaterials and Resources, ContinuedMaterials and Resources, Continued? N Y ? N

Y Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution PreventionConstruction Activity Pollution Prevention 2 Credit 4 Recycled ContentRecycled Content 1 to 21 Credit 1 Site SelectionSite Selection 1 2 Credit 5 Regional MaterialsRegional Materials 1 to 25 Credit 2 Development Density and Community ConnectivityDevelopment Density and Community Connectivity 5 1 Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 11 Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 N N N Credit 7 Certified WoodCertified Wood 16 Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation AccessAlternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 61 Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing RoomsAlternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1 13 0 0 Indoor Environmental QualityIndoor Environmental Quality Possible Points: 15N N N Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient VehiclesAlternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 32 Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking CapacityAlternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2 Y Prereq 1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality PerformanceMinimum Indoor Air Quality Performance 01 Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore HabitatSite Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1 Y Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) ControlEnvironmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control 01 Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1 N N N Credit 1 Outdoor Air Delivery MonitoringOutdoor Air Delivery Monitoring 11 Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1 1 Credit 2 Increased VentilationIncreased Ventilation 11 Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1 1 Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan—During ConstructionConstruction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction 11 Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof 1 1 Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before OccupancyConstruction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy 11 Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—RoofHeat Island Effect—Roof 1 1 Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and SealantsLow-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants 11 Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and CoatingsLow-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings 1

1 Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring SystemsLow-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems 110 0 0 Water EfficiencyWater Efficiency Possible Points: 10 1 Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber ProductsLow-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products 1

1 Credit 5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source ControlIndoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control 1Y Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction—20% ReductionWater Use Reduction—20% Reduction 1 Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems—Lighting 14 Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping 2 to 4 1 Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems—Thermal ComfortControllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort 12 Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2 1 Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort—DesignThermal Comfort—Design 14 Credit 3 Water Use ReductionWater Use Reduction 2 to 4 N N N Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort—Verification 1

1 Credit 8.1 Daylight and Views—DaylightDaylight and Views—Daylight 115 0 0 Energy and AtmosphereEnergy and Atmosphere Possible Points: 35 1 Credit 8.2 Daylight and Views—ViewsDaylight and Views—Views 1

Y Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy SystemsFundamental Commissioning of Building Energy SystemsFundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems 4 0 2 Innovation and Design ProcessInnovation and Design Process Possible Points: 6Y Prereq 2 Minimum Energy PerformanceMinimum Energy Performance 0Y Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant ManagementFundamental Refrigerant Management 1 Credit 1.1 SS 5.1 - 75% excl. footprint or 30% including footprintSS 5.1 - 75% excl. footprint or 30% including footprint 1 11 Credit 1 Optimize Energy PerformanceOptimize Energy Performance 1 to 19 1 Credit 1.2 SS 5.2 - 40% site areaSS 5.2 - 40% site area 12 Credit 2 On-Site Renewable EnergyOn-Site Renewable Energy 1 to 7 1 Credit 1.3 IEQ 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 - design of efficient and controllable shadingIEQ 6.1, 6.2, 8.1, 8.2 - design of efficient and controllable shading 1N N N Credit 3 Enhanced CommissioningEnhanced Commissioning 2 1 Credit 1.4 SS 7.1 - 100% surfaces open or high SRI; or 100% parking under coverSS 7.1 - 100% surfaces open or high SRI; or 100% parking under cover 12 Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant ManagementEnhanced Refrigerant Management 2 1 Credit 1.5 SS 7.2 - 100% Green RoofSS 7.2 - 100% Green Roof 1N N N Credit 5 Measurement and VerificationMeasurement and Verification 3 1 Credit 2 LEED Accredited ProfessionalLEED Accredited Professional 1N N N Credit 6 Green PowerGreen Power 2

1 0 3 Regional Priority CreditsRegional Priority Credits Possible Points: 47 0 0 Materials and ResourcesMaterials and Resources Possible Points: 14

1 Credit 1.1 MR 5 - Kawneer (VA) curtain wall manufacturerMR 5 - Kawneer (VA) curtain wall manufacturer 1Y Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of RecyclablesStorage and Collection of Recyclables 0 1 Credit 1.2 Regional Priority: Specific CreditRegional Priority: Specific Credit 1N N N Credit 1.1 Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and RoofBuilding Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1 to 3 1 Credit 1.3 Regional Priority: Specific CreditRegional Priority: Specific Credit 1N N N Credit 1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural ElementsBuilding Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1 1 Credit 1.4 Regional Priority: Specific CreditRegional Priority: Specific Credit 12 Credit 2 Construction Waste ManagementConstruction Waste Management 1 to 2N N N Credit 3 Materials ReuseMaterials Reuse 1 to 2 73 0 5 TotalTotal Possible Points: 110

Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110 Certified 40 to 49 points Silver 50 to 59 points Gold 60 to 79 points Platinum 80 to 110

TVA Existing BaseHEAT GAIN/LOSS CALCULATORHEAT GAIN/LOSS CALCULATOR PROJECT TVA Base INVESTIGATOR Wessels DATE Fall 20148 - 28 - 2008 version WINTER SUMMER DBT SUMMER WBT SUMMER W LB/LB NUMBER OF PEOPLE CFM/PERSON TOT AREA CFM/SFDESIGN TEMPERATURES INDOOR 72 75 63 0.0095 1882 5 263,424 0.05 See MEEB Table E.25 for cfm/person and cfm/sfSee MEEB Table E.25 for cfm/person and cfm/sf

OUTDOOR 19.1 88 75.2 0.0145 Based on MEEB Sect. 7.8, 8.13, App. E & F Based on MEEB Sect. 7.8, 8.13, App. E & F TOT VOLINFIL. ACH 0.47 0.34 For wall & roof DETD, see MEEB Table F.5For wall & roof DETD, see MEEB Table F.5 3,768,845

HEATING COOLING SHGF (glass) Shading Coefficient SCSENSIBLE LATENT NotesELEMENT AREA-SF U UA LOSS-BTU COOLING DETD (walls & roof)COOLING DETD (walls & roof) GAIN-BTU GAIN-BTU This version is a hybrid method that combinesThis version is a hybrid method that combinesROOF 18,816 0.048 903.168 47777.5872 31 27998.208 the residential method from ASHRAE Fundamentals 1981 the residential method from ASHRAE Fundamentals 1981 the residential method from ASHRAE Fundamentals 1981 N WINDOW 7115 0.48 3415.2 180664.08 28 1 243617.6 p. 26.42 with the SHGF method for windows p. 26.42 with the SHGF method for windowsE WINDOW 10672 0.48 5122.56 270983.424 26 1 344065.28 Orientation SHGFW WINDOW 10672 0.48 5122.56 270983.424 216 1 2371745.28 N 28S WINDOW 7115 0.48 3415.2 180664.08 29 1 250732.6 NE 26ROOF WINDOW 0 0 0 0 0 0 E 26N WALL 12299 0.053 651.847 34482.7063 10.3 6714.0241 SE 26E WALL 18448 0.053 977.744 51722.6576 10.3 10070.7632 S 29W WALL 18448 0.053 977.744 51722.6576 10.3 10070.7632 SW 160S WALL 12299 0.053 651.847 34482.7063 10.3 6714.0241 W 216SW DOORS 0 0 0 0 0 0 NW 148NW DOORS 0 0 0 0 0 0 Horiz 145BELOW GRADE 15120 1.563 23632.56 23632.56BASEMENT FLOOR 18816 1.563 29409.408 SHGF from 1981 ASHRAE Fundamentals, SHGF from 1981 ASHRAE Fundamentals, INFILTRATION 29522.619167 1.08 31884.4287 1686686.27823 305402.07317 480527.7375 for 40 N lat at 4 p July 21VENTILATION 22581.2 1.08 24387.696 1290109.1184 317040.048 508077 Table 23A p.27.33BUILDING UA 78512.6784051 BLDG CLG UA 299551.589520513 Q=SC*SHGF+U*(Tout-Tin)TOTAL LOSS 4153320.68763 TOTAL SKIN GAIN 3894170.6638 988604.7375Material Area 149,820 LIGHTS W/SF= 1 899066.112 Note: SC = 1.15 times SHGC

BTU/SF 15.76667535088 EQUIPMENT W/SF= 1.5 1348599.168Typ range 25-45 PEOPLE (TOTAL) 1882 470500 470500

TOTAL INTERNAL GAIN 2718165.28 470500SHEET IS PROTECTED TO PREVENT ERRORS. SHEET IS PROTECTED TO PREVENT ERRORS. SHEET IS PROTECTED TO PREVENT ERRORS. 44435.4773018017PASSWORD IS "pass" IF YOU WANT TO EDIT SPREADSHEETPASSWORD IS "pass" IF YOU WANT TO EDIT SPREADSHEETPASSWORD IS "pass" IF YOU WANT TO EDIT SPREADSHEETPASSWORD IS "pass" IF YOU WANT TO EDIT SPREADSHEET BTU/SF/YR incl ltg & eq TOTAL GAINS - BTU/HR 6612335.9438 1459104.738TOOLS > PROTECTION > UNPROTECTTOOLS > PROTECTION > UNPROTECT Air flow rate at 20 deg TD 306126.66406

GRAND TOTAL GAIN 8071440.6813TONS 672.62005677SF/TON 391.63863365

ANNUAL ENERGY USE Typ range 250-400SENSIBLE COOLING HEATING

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Elect cost $/kwh 0.0675 BTU/SF/YR incl ltg & eq 44435.4773018017Gas cost $/therm 1.69 Typ range 30-100,000

$/SF/YR 0.464825752266587Typ range $ 0.50-1.00

Heat pump heating & coolingHeat pump heating & coolingChanged 10/20/09 to add heat pump energy useChanged 10/20/09 to add heat pump energy useChanged 10/20/09 to add heat pump energy use EER 11 Electrical use - Watt-hr/yr 3231605982.65016

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0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

5’ PILE CAP FOUNDATION

28’

28’

28’

28’

28’

28’

28’

112’

28’

28’

28’

28’

168’

28’

2-HOUR FIRE-RATED WALL






FLOOR 2 | MEP OFFICEThe MEP office levels are designed to achieve maximum daylighting. Offices are either concentrated in the tighter areas or floating within the open areas. An atrium in the northwest corner brings in additional diffuse light and unites the two office levels.

FLOOR 1 | MEP OFFICEThe two MEP office levels occur above the main entrance. The Market Square level retail provides an occupiable green roof for outdoor meetings for MEP employees.

RETROFIT PROGRAMThe lowest two levels create a retail zone, activat-ing the plaza levels. An MEP firm occupies the next two levels. Office space demand in Knoxville is currently low but is high in many other cities. We expect with the increase in density inevitable in a growing city, particularly due to the conversion of most of the tower to residential, that office space demand will increase. Therefore, we have left two levels unprogrammed for future development as needed. This helps to maintain a long-life, loose-fit mentality. The remaining eight levels are residen-tial units. The first four contain double-height mi-cro units, while the upper four contain larger units. The lowest two levels have amenities in the core, and the upper 6 have seating space and atrium.

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’



PROGRAM[1] Trash and Recycling Chute [2] Mechanical Room[3] Printing Center[4] Studio[5] Workout Facility[6] Yoga Room[7] Storage

LEVEL 6 AMENITIES[1] Trash and Recycling Chute [2] Mechanical Room[3] Multipurpose Meeting Space[4] Studio[5] Game and TV Room[6] Movie Room[7] Storage

*Amenities occur in same location each level

PROGRAM[1] Elevator[1a] Residential Elevator[1b] MEP Elevator[2] Mechanical Duct Shaft[3] Stair[4] Electrical

[5] Restroom[6] Trash & Recycling[7] Vending[8] Janitor’s Closet[9] Mail Room[10] Atrium

FLOOR 5 (5-8 typ.)Floor 5 is the first level of resi-dential program. Floors 5-6 have amenities for all the units, while the upper 6 floors have an atrium and floor amenities. Floors 5-8 contain two unit plans unique from the upper levels: double-height micro units [E] and small one-bedrooms [D]. The double height apartments provide a unique layout within small square footage, higher ceiling heights, and increased view glaz-ing area. These help to provide a variety of unit types to meet dif-ferent housing needs.

WALKABLE DOWNTOWNOur site is located in the center of downtown Knoxville. Local ame-nities are walkable and parking lots are available nearby.

DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE & MARKET SQUARE

CORE TRANSFORMATION7 elevators are unnecessary for the new program we are proposing, and in order to meet code for egress stair, we needed to relocate the northeast stair into the northeast mechanical duct shaft. We consoli-dated the core to only the most necessary elements, leaving one elevator for the MEP Office levels and three for residential. Without the need for vending and restrooms on all levels, we had space for an atri-um.

RESIDENTIAL UNITSWe designed units with maximum openness for day-lighting and views. Most bedrooms have windows and all windows are above adjacent buildings, so ev-ery unit has views over Knoxville. The unit sizes range from micro unit to large 2-bedroom.

[1] [2]

[3]

[3]

[3][3]

[4][8]

[4][4]

[5]

[5]

[6]

[6]

[7]

[9][10] [2][2]

[2]

[1] [1] [1][1a] [1b] [1a] [1a]

[1] [1] [1]

[1] [2]

[3]

[3]

[3][3]

[4][8]

[4][4]

[5]

[5]

[6]

[6]

[7]

[9][10] [2][2]

[2]

[1] [1] [1][1a] [1b] [1a] [1a]

[1] [1] [1]

104 TOTAL10 ADA units

x32(2 bed)[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

[E]

x32(2 bed)

x16(1 bed)

x8(1 bed)

x16(1 bed, double height)

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

73 GOLD

32% DECREASE

200’

2000’

10 min

200’

B

B

A

28’

28’

28’

28’

28’

28’

28’ 28’ 28’ 28’

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W14x26

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W14x26

W14x26

W14x26

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

x22

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x127

W14

x127

W14

x127

W14

x142

W14

x95

W10

x11.

5W

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x11.

5

W10

x11.

5

W14

x127

W14

x22

W14

x22

W14

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x22

W14

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W14

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W10x11.5

W10x11.5

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W18x50 W18x50 W18x50 W18x50

W18x50

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W14x26

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DIAGONAL BRACING

TYP COLUMN W18x50

CHANGED ZONES

REMOVED MEMBERS

BRACING

FLOORS 2-3Beams were removed to accom-modate a 3-level atrium in the building’s northwest corner. This occurs on the MEP firm office lev-els.

FLOORS 7-12A bay of beams was removed from the building’s core to accommo-date a 6-level atrium for the resi-dential levels.

The fan coil system makes use of the exist-ing four-pipes and minimizes ducts.

DOUBLE-HEIGHT MICRO UNITSThe core limits floor area on its west and east sides, so we used this as an opportunity for double-height spaces. Ceil-ing heights are 10’, but with this design we are able to get ceilings of 23’8” in the residential unit. This allows light to penetrate throughout the unit and creates more dynamic spaces.

6-LEVEL ATRIUMThe atrium extends through the core of the upper 6 resi-dential levels, creating views and filtering light. The lowest atrium level is accessible. The only two residential levels without an atrium contain amenities for all units.

LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT & RAINWATER HARVESTINGPermeable paving and grassy areas filter water into the ground where it is collected and stored in a cistern within the building’s service level.

SECTION A 1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

ROOF DECK

TYP. RESIDENTIAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

TYP. MEP OFFICE REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

Suspended Gypsum Board

Recessed Strip Lighting

Gypsum Board

Acoustic Tile

Ceiling Fan

Sprinkler

Wood Slat Ceiling

Recessed Can LightingKitchen Exhaust

Recessed Strip Lighting

Acoustic Tile

Typical ceiling height is 10’; Double-height micro units are 27’4”

The first level of MEP office has ceil-ing heights of 13’4”; the second level ceilings are the typical 10’

See HVAC, right

Recessed Can Lighting

Sprinklers

TYP. MEP OFFICE HVAC

TYP. RESIDENTIAL HVAC

VIEW OF FLOOR 10 NORTHWEST UNIT B LIVING ROOM

VIEW OF OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK

VIEW OF NORTHWEST ATRIUM STAIR

STRUCTURE TRANSFORMATION

SECTION B

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

B

B

A A[3]

[2]

[1]

[1] PV Inverter [2] Catering Kitchen [3] Table Storage

MEP ATRIUMThe first MEP office level (level 1) is the tallest level with 17’ height floor-to-ceiling. This com-bined with the floor above creates a 30’8” atri-um height. Light floods into the interior spaces through the atrium glazing and facade mod-ules.

ROOF DECKAn occupiable roof deck provides a nice place for residents to enjoy and a leasible event space. This also references the many roof decks in Mar-ket Square which you can look over at this view.

HOT WATER SUPPLY PIPEHOT WATER RETURN PIPE

HOT WATER SUPPLY PIPEHOT WATER RETURN PIPE

COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPECOLD WATER RETURN PIPE

COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPECOLD WATER RETURN PIPE

13’4”

13’8”

13’8”

13’8”

13’8”

13’8”

13’8”

13’8”

15’

27’4”

27’4”

17’

17’PLUMBING & HVACPlumbing walls stack allowing lines to be consolidated and to travel as far down as needed before converging into the mechanical duct shaft. Plumbing services and pumps oc-cur on the lowest level with other service elements.

RETAIL & SERVICE

STORAGE

MEP OFFICE

MEP OFFICE

LEASABLE OFFICE

LEASABLE OFFICE

SMALL / LARGE UNIT MIX

SMALL / LARGE UNIT MIX

LARGE UNITS

LARGE UNITS

LARGE UNITS

LARGE UNITS

ROOF DECK

Sanyo Hit Bifacial Solar Panels

PV Louver Unit

Enclosure Unit

Insulated Panel

Extruded Aluminum Frame

Metal Stud Structure

Finished Interior Panel

4’10”

1’6”1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

[A]

4’

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

[B]

4’

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

1’6”

[D]

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2

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53

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2R-2

2R-2

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7R-2

7R-2 7R-2

75’

EGRESS_ FLOOR 5 (5-8 TYP.)

GROUND FLOOR RETAIL (PLAZA 1 &2): MBY UNIT: 1,469SF/30 grossOCCUPANCY: 49 people/unitEGRESS:

On grade; single means ea. unit

Total Occ./ Mercantile: 299

STORAGE: SBY USE: 20,700SF/300 grossOCCUPANCY: 69 peopleEGRESS:

Stair width: 28.7” req; 44” existingDead end: 23’; 50’ allowedExit access: 136’; 250’ allowed

Total Occ./ Storage: 69

MEP & UNDEVELOPED OFFICE (FLOOR 1-4): BBY FLOOR: 15,200SF/100 grossOCCUPANCY: 152 peopleEGRESS:

Stair width: 52” req; 44” existingNew stair to meet codeCommon path: 90’; 100’ allowedExit access: 220’; 300’ allowed

PLUMBING COUNTS:Men’s: 8 water closets, 8 urinals, 8 lavatories [4 WC ADA]Women’s: 16 water closets, 8 lavatories [4 WC ADA]Water Fountains: 8 [4 ADA]Utility Sinks: 2

STUDIOS & MULTIPURPOSE SPACES: BBY USE: 3,500SF/ 100 grossOCCUPANCY: 35

Total Occ./ Business: 666

RESIDENTIAL (FLOOR 5-12): R-2BY FLOOR: 16,000SF/200 grossOCCUPANCY: 80 peopleEGRESS:

Stair width: 28.7” req; 44” existingCommon path: 63’; 125’ allowedDead end: 44’; 50’ allowedExit access: 75’; 250’ allowed

ADA:Total units: 104ADA units: 10 total

Total Occ./ Residential: 640

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49

8

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18

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EGRESS_ PLAZA 2

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16

13839

13

828

826

EGRESS_ PLAZA 1

DRAINAGE PLAN 1/16”:1’

ROOF DRAINAGE | 1/32” = 1’ | All Slopes 1/4”:12”

VIEW FROM MARKET SQUARE

SOUTH ELEVATION

[A]

[B]

[C]

[D]

[E]

[F]

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

TYP. RESIDENTIAL FLOOR EGRESS | 1/32” = 1’

FLOOR 10 NORTHEAST UNIT A

FLOOR 11 SOUTHWEST UNIT B FLOOR 5 WEST UNIT D (UNIT D TYP.)

RESIDENTIAL ACCESSIBLE UNIT LAYOUTSOne of each distinct accessible unit is shown left and below. 10 units total are accessible, 5x ADA requirements. This is to encourage equal accessibility overall. All doors within the units have a minimum of 18” clearance on the pull side and 12” on the push side. All single doors have a 36” clear width.

MEP OFFICE LEVEL ACCESSIBILITY | 1/32” = 1’Elevator doors are 48” clear width and elevator di-mensions exceed the 54”x80” minimum. All single doors have a minimum of 36” clear width, and each floor has one male and one female accessible rest-room.

COMMON PATH OF TRAVELLONGEST EXIT PATH

TYP. MEP OFFICE FLOOR EGRESS | 1/32” = 1’

COMMON PATH OF TRAVELLONGEST EXIT PATH

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

FACADE MODULE DESIGN6 main modules make up the entire system, exclud-ing the 17’ level modules. Modules [B], [C], and [D] occur on the south and west facades; modules [E] and [F] occur on the north and east facades, and modules [A] and [C] occur on the MEP and unpro-grammed office levels.

SUN STUDIESWe simulated solar shading at various times throughout the day in winter and summer seasons. The showed us that at times the entire west facade receives sun. Thus, we treated the south and west facades the same as we designed the building en-velope. Similarly, we treated the north and east the same.

SUMMER THROUGHOUT THE DAY

WINTER THROUGHOUT THE DAY

WEST ELEVATION & SITE SECTION B

NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

7’6”

7’6”

1’6”

7’6”

6’9”

220’

152

88

87

B

23B

EGRESS_ FLOOR 1

ROOF DECK ASSEMBLY (ROOF): A-2BY FLOOR: 4,433SF/ 15 grossOCCUPANCY: 295 peoplePLUMBING COUNTS:Men’s: 1 water closet, 1 lavatory [ADA]Women’s: 1 water closet, 1 lavatory [ADA]Utility Sinks: 1

Total Occ./ Residential: 295

EXERCISE: EBY FLOOR: 850SF/ 50 grossOCCUPANCY: 17 people

Total Occ./ Exercise: 17

PLAZA LEVEL 1 EGRESS | 1/32” = 1’

ACCESSIBLE SITE

PLAZA LEVEL 2 EGRESS| 1/32” = 1’

LONGEST EXIT PATH

Insulated Panel

Dynamic PV Louver(active shading position)

W 18x50

W 14x26

PV Louver Unit

Balcony Unit

Enclosure Unit

Solid Enclosure Unit(Total R-40)

Dynamic PV Louver(in-shade position)

Fan Coil Unit (beyond)

Facade Anchor

Operable Window

Batt Insulation

5-1/2” Steel Stud

Finished Interior Panel

Suspended Gypsum Board Ceiling

Return Air Duct (beyond)

4-Pipe HVAC lines

Aluminum Clad Frame

Extruded Aluminum Unitized Facade System

EXHAUST AIR

WINTER SUN

FRESH AIR

SUMM

ER SUN

WEST ELEVATION FACADE DETAIL

7’4”

4’

10’

13’8”

6”

8”

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

MODULAR ENVELOPE13’8” modules are prefabricated offsite for easy on-site assembly. They are mounted onto the existing structure and floor system as shown below. Mod-ules assemble to create R-40 in opaque zones. The louvers appear on the south and west facades be-cause these are the areas of direct solar gain.

SOLAR TRACKINGThe photovoltaic solar-tracking louvers produce only the energy necessary to power themselves. The amount of sunlight collected will determine their angle to minimize solar heat gain and maxi-mize daylighting. Where there is a view window, 6” wide louvers are spaced 8” apart on center to al-low maximum view range. Where there is window above view level, modules are spaced at 6” on cen-ter. In the winter months, this gap between the lou-vers will allow more light into the space.

PLAN LAYOUT INFLUENCEBecause our goal was to activate the facade both through solar-tracking louvers and a randomized modular facade, the module placement largely de-termined the placement of rooms within the plans. No floor plans are exactly the same because mod-ules move around per floor. Program only moves when necessary, and it can be seen in the floor plans where periodically a residential unit layout is flipped.

DYNAMIC FACADEThe facade deals most visibly with solar gain, light, and views, but it also contains multiple compo-nents of the HVAC. To further emphasize our dy-namic facade, we are handling our fresh air intake and stale air exhaust within the modules (see be-low). A heat recovery unit is built into the system for further efficiency.

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

SOUTHWEST CORNER PLAN DETAIL

1/8” = 1’

1/2” = 1’

1/16” = 1’

1/32” = 1’

1/64” = 1’

0 4’2’ 8’

0 8’4’ 16’

16’

0 16’8’ 32’

32’

0 32’16’ 64’ 128’

64’

0 1’.5’ 2’ 4’

WALL SECTION (SOUTH & WEST WINDOW & BALCONY MODULE) DETAIL

SOUTHWEST CORNER ISOMETRIC | 3/4” = 1’

Documents

Integration Studio Final Boards