4.18.24 Movement Legacies, Reflection, and Review.pptx
Presentation cased study communal centre
1. Case study 1 PROSPECT ROAD COMMUNITY CENTER, HALIFAX, CANADA POINT OF INTEREST To study on design intention of Prospect Road Community Centre towards a sustainable design. 1 To study on space arrangement in producing a good communal center layout and the activities involved. 2
2. The Prospect Road and Area Community Centre is a new MULTIPURPOSE NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATIONAL FACILITY. PROJECT DATA Location District 22 area of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Client Halifax Regional Municipality Firm DSRA | Envision Architecture Management Volunteer Community Board The Resource Opportunities Center ROAD TO COMMONS COURT RINK HATCHET LAKE FIRE HALL PROSPECT ROAD PROSPECT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Comments This building is located at rural area
3. “good design is an intelligent response to our client needs ; we achieve this by placing a premium on innovation and originality of thought. ” 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. 1 FRONT ELEVATION REAR ELEVATION 2 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. LEFT ELEVATION RIGHT ELEVATION The architect goal is to increased local biodiversity, improved surface water quality, and to stabilize microclimates. 3
4. design intention - Provide space for variety activities for all ages - To make a center where people interact with each others - To create a multi-purpose recreation facility
5. “Sustainable design is more than just a process of reducing environmental impact; it is rethinking our relationship with nature” SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Community SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Energy efficiency and water conservation rainwater collection for non-potable uses, waterless urinals Ecosystems Strategic building orientation and site design REDUCE RESOURCE USE AND OPERATING COSTS Vigilant mechanical & electrical system analysis high reflective roofing materials The design of a high performance building envelope super insulated envelope Integrated energy system design low maintenance landscaping ground -source geo-thermal heating and cooling ISOMETRIC VIEW – INTERIOR, RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE, FRONT VIEW
18. SPACES 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.” service line changing rooms large gymnasium dance/aerobic studios fitness area SKY LIT COMMUNITY STREET Art studio Careful analysis of solar orientation and site attributes offer opportunities to maximize daylight penetration and minimize our dependence on artificial lighting. 1 entrance HOW TO IMPROVE INDOOR ENVIRONMENT? Understand the effects of light, temperature, humidity and airflow on human health and comfort 2 Detrimental building materials can be reduced or eliminated and easy access to fresh air can re-vitalize health 3
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20. Designed based on survey results and consultation feedback from Prospect Road residents.SOLAR SKYLIGHT CONCEPTUAL DRAWING
