DMARCH ARCHTECH2 S08: Matthew Anderle

2.a Done.

2.b See Below.

2.c Sketches: Plan & Section

2.d We have the very fortunate opportunity to work in the old Ford manufacturing plant and showroom at Karlsberger here in Columbus, Ohio. This building constructed in the 1800's was a first floor showroom with a ceiling at approximately 16'-0" and the second floor assembly line with a ceiling at approximately 23'-0". On the 2nd floor resides the architecture staff and the 1st floor is the interior design, landscape architects, and graphic designers. Existing are 8'-0" x 8'-0" windows spaced 8'-0" apart all along the East wall facing S 3rd Street in downtown Columbus. The building across the street is 3 floors in height and we have ample daylight during all months of the year. Also providing natural light are translucent skylights on the sloped section of the roof. This is a very open design area with up-lighting on a 16'-0" grid. The open wood truss structural system is not only elegant but allows for light to reflect around the space very well. I want to add to this reflecting light, so the addition I made to increase the effectiveness of the large windows is to add a light shelf outside the building as to not block the view or existing light close to the windows. This light shelf will reflect daylight up on the ceiling of the space and ultimately increase ambient light. I have Photo Cells mounted in the center of the space to allow for mechanical lighting systems to shut off during sustained day-lighting periods.

M. What is any are the conflicts between strategies? The more natural day light during the summer the higher the need to cool the space. This can work in a positive effect during the winter months provided there is solar gain. Operable windows will help to circulate air and provide cooling effects.

N. What are the economics of climate design and how do they relate to other sustainable strategies (productivity, health, etc.)? Simply, the more natural renewable energy we design into our building and utilize, the lower the operating cost will be. Providing this connection to nature will also promote health, better air quality, working conditions, and emotions.

O. How can the psychometric chart (Climate Consultant 3) help? From what I can read and understand using this new, very powerful software, the psychometric chart is a quick readout of all information pertinent to designing in the particular region you are viewing. Giving approximate total hours of heating, cooling, light, cloud cover, etc. is a useful tool when designing. This could be a huge help when designing outside your particular region!

P. My carbon footprint is approximately 17 tonnes of Co2 per year! I know it could be better but that's 1.58 tonnes lower than the national average!