The document discusses several case studies of resilient and sustainable building designs in areas impacted by natural disasters. It describes projects in New Orleans that used flood-resistant and prefabricated construction techniques. It also outlines master plans and housing designs for Far Rockaway, NY that were developed after Hurricane Sandy to improve flood resilience, such as raising structures, adding boardwalks, and designing homes with passive solar features.

1. RESILIENT DESIGNGREEN BUILDING FESTIVBAL 2 OCTOBER 2014 PAUL DOWSETT

2. Case Study #1NEW ORLEANS PASSIVE HOUSENew Orleans, LAPost-Katrina Relief Housing Competition Winner2011

3. PROJECT SUMMARYFlood-resistantResilient materials: carbon sequestering concrete, galvalume, shousugibanPre-fabricated by volunteer workforce

4. DRESS THE PARTPassive principles are universal. Aesthetic is vernacular. New Orleans ContemporaryNew Orleans TraditionalAustin, TX

5. CONSTRUCTIONPre-fabricated by volunteer workforce in New Orleans Superdome

6. Case Study #23C COMPETITIONLong Island, New YorkPost-Sandy Comprehensive Coastal Community Design2013

7. LOCATIONFar Rockaway, NYSoutheast of Manhattan

8. National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFAR ROCKAWAYPre-SandyGooglePost-Sandy

9. ZONINGMaximize exposure to sunlightIncrease allowable heights to adjust for floodplainConnect houses with boardwalkCurrentBetterBest

10. SOLUTIONMaintain access to housesduring storm surgesfrom an elevated “street”.

11. Case Study #3Far Rockaway, New YorkPost-Sandy Community Masterplan2013

12. MIXED USE SHOREFRONT

13. PROJECT SUMMARYOnly 18% of site filled to create raised access to all lotsLaneway vehicle access doubles as flood-way

15. Case Study #4RESILIENT HOUSE v1Far Rockaway, New YorkDesigning Recovery Competition WinnerPost-Sandy Relief Housing2014

16. PROJECT SUMMARYFlood-resistantResilient materials: carbon sequestering concrete, galvalume, shousugibanPre-fabricated by volunteer workforce

18. Case Study #5RESILIENT HOUSE v2Far Rockaway, New YorkDesigning Recovery Competition WinnerPost-Sandy Relief Housing2014

19. Ground Breaking Ceremony

20. PROJECT SUMMARYFlood-resistantResilient materials: carbon sequestering concrete, galvalume, shousugibanPre-fabricated by volunteer workforce

21. FORM vs. FUNCTIONPassive shading influences form of buildingSensitive shape minimizes shadow and street impactHigher floodplain creates carport and shaded outdoor space

22. PROJECT INFODesigned for family of 6 1,600 sq.ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

23. PASSIVE DESIGNOptimal solar exposure

24. PASSIVE DESIGNOptimal solar exposureNaturally ventilated

25. PASSIVE DESIGNOptimal solar exposureNaturally ventilatedAir-tightTarget 0.6ACH

26. PASSIVE DESIGNOptimal solar exposureNaturally ventilatedAir-tightHighly insulatedR-30 WallsR-50 RoofR-50 FloorR-50 Roof

27. ACTIVE DESIGNHRV ventilationHeated by a “toaster”

28. TRIAS ENERGETICA

29. DESIGNFlood-resistantResilient materials: carbon sequestering concrete, galvalume, shousugibanPre-fabricated by volunteer workforceFORM vs. FUNCTIONPassive shading influences form of buildingSensitive shape minimizes shadow and street impactHigher floodplain creates carport and shaded outdoor spacePASSIVE DESIGNOptimal solar exposureNaturally ventilatedAir-tightHighly insulatedHRV ventilationHeated by a “toaster”

30. Paul Dowsett, Principal paul@sustainable.towww.sustainable.toThanks!