FARM-TO-TABLE

Located in Vinalhaven, Maine, farmto-table is a self-sufficient community designed to reach a multitude of generations. Farm-to-table serves as a live-work environment that teaches and fosters the skills of those that interact with the area. This site provides job opportunities and pays homage to the culture of vinalhaven that will encourage islanders to stay and give back. Utilizing natural resources and the implementation of passive environmental strategies are designed to increase sustainability and reduce the burden of expense on the community.

Studio: M. Arch II | 1st year | Fall 2021

Professors: Ulrike Heine, George Schafer + David Franco

Partner: Jake Nixon

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DESIGN FOR WELL-BEING

Farm-To-Table promotes wellness through socialization and routine by creating interaction zones on site. Housing units are clustered together to surround farmland for immediate access to the work environment. Residents and surrounding community members can gather outside or in communal spaces within housing units.

Snow Strategies

Snow guards are used to help snow drift off the roof in small amounts. Radiant tubes are used in the walls and ceilings to collect heat and to keep ice melt consistent. Melted snow and rainfall is then run through a hidden gutter system that is connected to the underground cistern for collection.

4' W

Design For Discovery

Farm-To-Table strives to influence the surrounding area and communities to think more about sustainability at an achievable level. This site is an example to others that self-sufficiency is within reach and can be beneficial to all.

OPERABLE LOUVERS

35% OPENING COVERAGE FOR NATURAL VENTILATION

Design For Change

Operable louvers are used as a passive strategy for solar protection and natural ventilation during the summer months. The orientation of each building is designed to maximize solar heat gain and wind direction of each location during their respective seasons.

Solar Panels

160%

Design For Water

This is a beyond net zero water site and collects 624,000 gallons of water from rain and snow per year in silos and cisterns that are used for irrigation of crops or for drinkable use. An abundance of natural water is found on the island so well water is used for immediate use.

600kwh per unit = $10,000/year profit

39 in.

58 in.

624,000 gal/yr

WATER COLLECTED ON SITE EQUALS TO AN OLYMPIC SIZE SWIMMING POOL

Design For Energy

160% of solar energy is collected on site resulting in beyond net zero energy that can be sold back to the grid for a profit. Geothermal is used to heat and cool the buildings, and operable windows result in 30% of initial energy savings.