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greensboro

recreation centerrecreation centergreensboro

recreation centerboys & girls clubof west alabama - greensboro unitboys & girls club

greensboro

recreation centerrecreation centergreensboro

recreation centerboys & girls clubof west alabama - greensboro unitboys & girls club

R u r a l S t u d i o G r e e n s b o r o B o y s & G i r l s C l u b

8 . 2 2 . L i g h t i n g w i t h S a r a h

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• this is an addition to an existing recreation center for the city of Greensboro, AL • the general purpose of the building is a “learning center” for the Boys & Girls Club• various functions are proposed: homework, reading, workshops, and movies/ presentations • the club is open during school (August-May) 3:00pm- 7:00pm and in Summer from 8:00am-

6:00pm• theinteriormaterialisafinishpolyurethaneonOSB,withpolishedconcretefloors• the building is at a 12 degree angle from the existing building

project overview

working rendering of the interior

site planexisting building in dark gray

porch spaces in light gray

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computer lab

storage

classroomsign-in desk

cubbiessnack space

office

mechanical closet

porch 226 sf

110 sf

1,150 sf

360 sf

130 sf1,500 sf

150

156’

36’

total square footage: 2,700 sf+ porches

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project overview

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typical use|60 peoplevariety of activities 4

typical use|60 peoplevariety of activities

40-70 footcandles recommended

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movie/lecture/presentation|100 peoplevariety of activities 5

movie/lecture/presentation|100 peoplevariety of activities

40-50 footcandles recommended

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meeting|35 peoplevariety of activities 6

meeting|35 peoplevariety of activities

30-40 footcandles recommended

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workshop|60 peoplevariety of activities 7

workshop|60 peoplevariety of activities

40-70 footcandles recommended

8project overview

longitudinal section

lighting plan

• lighting plan so far• can lights are on a 7’ grid

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computer labrestroomrestroom

officestorage

storage

class roomsnack roomporch

porch

entry

70’4”

20’6”

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skylight appears as clearstory creates a latern effect

Exterior: why we like the skylight

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Is it possible for skylight to provide 30 foot-candles during day?

How can we make it the skylight preform

11How can we make it the skylight preform

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clear day

data

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clearwithbaffles

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cloudy day

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data

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cloudywithbaffles

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what additional light sources are needed to provide 30 foot-candles at night?

6” recessed can x2TBD

Skylightasagiantlightfixture

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Anglepoise Lamp

Floodlight(Halogen)

Clamp light100 W bulb

T8 Mini-Strip

Early ideas

18lighting the skylight

19additional lights?

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we built this in studio to test some assumptions

bad ideas

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above: Akron Boys & Girls Club top left & above: Safe House Museum

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“the akron” mounted to wall

“the safe house” pulled off wall with shade

“bare bulb” pulled off wall

“bare bulb” pulled off wall & skylight lightslighting tests

23not to bad...