Case study 1

PROSPECT ROAD COMMUNITY CENTER, HALIFAX, CANADA

To study on design intention of Prospect Road Community Centre towards a

sustainable design.

To study on space arrangement in producing a good communal center layout and the

activities involved.

POINT OF INTEREST

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The Prospect Road and Area Community Centre is a new MULTIPURPOSE NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATIONAL FACILITY.

PROJECT DATA

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PROSPECT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HATCHET LAKE FIRE HALL

COURT RINK

ROAD TO

COMMONS

CommentsThis building is located at rural area

LocationDistrict 22 area of the Halifax Regional Municipality.ClientHalifax Regional MunicipalityFirmDSRA | Envision ArchitectureManagementVolunteer Community BoardThe Resource Opportunities Center

FRONT ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION

LEFT ELEVATION RIGHT ELEVATION

DESIGN INTENTION

The project is designed to a LEED™ Silver standard with an emphasis on operational efficiency. From the very

preliminary stages of design the architect address environmental concerns head-on, with an overarching goal to boost the Triple Bottom Line of people, planet, and profit.

“good design is an intelligent response to our client needs ; we achieve this by placing a premium on innovation and

originality of thought. ”

Whenever possible the architect encourage the planting of native landscaping, restoration of natural water cycles, and the preservation of wildlife habitat and

open space. Our goal is to increased local biodiversity, improved surface water quality, and to stabilize microclimates.

The architect goal is to increased local biodiversity, improved surface water quality, and to stabilize microclimates.

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design intention

- Provide space for variety activities for all ages

- To create a multi-purpose recreation facility

- To make a center where people interact with each others

ISOMETRIC VIEW – INTERIOR, RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE, FRONT VIEW

“Sustainable design is more than just a process of reducing environmental impact; it is rethinking our relationship with nature”

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Community

Ecosystems

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Energy efficiency and water conservation

rainwater collection for non-potable uses, waterless urinals

Strategic building orientation and site design

Integrated energy system designlow maintenance landscaping

ground -source geo-thermal heating and cooling

Vigilant mechanical & electrical system analysis

high reflective roofing materials

The design of a high performance building envelope

super insulated envelope

REDUCE RESOURCE USE AND

OPERATING COSTS

The Recreation Centre will incorporate design, construction and operational practices that combine healthy, high-quality and high-performance advantages with reduced environmental impacts. 

• The building will achieve credits in six categories:

Site Development Water EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency

Comments

The Recreation Centre will benefit from improved:

indoor environment, lower maintenance costs,

higher corporate profile and reduced risk of remedial measures.

reduced energy costs for the life of the building.

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Material SelectionIndoor Environmental Quality Innovation in Design.

MATERIAL- IBS SYSTEM

• The pre-cast wall used as the enclosing wall to The Prospect Road and Area Community Centre.

-Block work system • Steel beam and truss system used

for the roof construction.-Steel framing system

CommentsIBS is good in terms of:• Quality and time cost saving• Reliable construction• Streamlined Construction at Site.• High Quality products• All-weather Construction • Cheaper Construction

SOLAR SKYLIGHT- steel beam

PRE- CAST WALL

STEEL BEAM AND TRUSS

FUNCTION

• The Prospect Road and Area Community Centre is:• the focal point for recreation services and programs, • social events• community meetings.• excellent impetus for future recreation growth.

ADMINISTRATION SPACE

HRM RECREATION PROGRAMMING

A WEIGHT AND FITNESS ROOM

GYMNASIUM AND MULTI-PURPOSE SPACE

SMALL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AREA -for wide range of programs and activities

ART AND CULTURAL DISPLAYS

AN INDOOR COMMUNITY STREET - open space

MEETING/ACTIVITY SPACE-for local clubs and other organized activities

AMENITIES

The facility is 22,720 sq. ft. in size

CommentsPublic amenities is quite good- Located in between Fire station and school

large gymnasium

fitness areadance/aerobic studios

changing rooms

Art studio

entrance

service line

SKY LITCOMMUNITY STREET

Careful analysis of solar orientation and site attributes offer opportunities to

maximize daylight penetration and minimize our dependence on artificial lighting.

This multi-use community recreation facility includes a large gymnasium, fitness area, dance/aerobic studios and changing rooms; all fronting a sky lit “community street.”

SPACES

Understand the effects of light, temperature, humidity and airflow on human health and comfort

HOW TO IMPROVE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT?

Detrimental building materials can be reduced or eliminated and easy access to fresh air can re-vitalize health

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AESTHETIC

• The solar skylight which is above the indoor community street make the center very inviting.• Designed based on survey results and consultation feedback from Prospect Road residents.

SOLAR SKYLIGHT

CONCEPTUAL DRAWING

ACTIVITIES

• Dance programs; ballet• Tumbling tots• Indoor soccer• Basketball• Badminton• Volleyball• Floor hockey• Fitness class, Pilates, Yoga• Art class, oil paint, water color• Youth drop in program • Preschool program• Various craft workshop• Skipping club, guitar, drawing• Drama• Martial art• Cheerleading

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• because of its intention > to make a sustainable community

• sustainable community center > low operating cost• a good community center is a place that serves its community without fees.

• there is no other public facilities other than school at prospect road.• the Prospect Road Community Center will be a focal point to pull all communities together, its going to be all things to all people.• in this situation, it is same as Kampung Baru area, that is no public facilities for community to go except masjid > but only for muslims, and kedai makan.