ANTELOPE PIER CHLOE KISELA // ARC 601 // FALL 2023 / ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Antelope Pier is a temporary vacationing community located on the west bank of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona. The community is situated on Antelope Island and is connected to the mainland of Antelope Point via a new bridge construction. The community sits directly on the edge of the lake and is unique in that it offers visitors an opportunity to vacation in close proximity to water within a desert environment. Antelope Pier seeks to function as an oasis in the desert, not only providing shelter and sustenance to all those who come into contact with it, but allowing them the chance to deepen their site-specific knowledge and experiences. As visitors explore the larger Glen Canyon area, Antelope Pier will act as their anchor point, reminding them of the site’s innate connection to water and the life-giving properities it bestows. The community, which has been designed via a mat typology, consists of three built levels or “mats” which feature a variety of housing options spread throughout the complex. These individual units are situated on both the upper and lower levels of each mat, with the upper units being accessible via each mat’s communal center. There are a total of forty housing units available to book, each able to comfortably accommodate up to two people. A large central stair and ramp connect the lowest and highest levels of the complex, and a vast amount of space for low-growing gardens is available in between. There are additional gardens and seating areas located between housing units as well as along the Antelope Pier Bridge. Perhaps the most visually prominent aspect of the design is the angled roof form, whose undulating nature echos that of the water of the lake and the structure of which is separate from the structure of the modules, which creates a sort of “floating” effect. The goal of the complex is to allow the increasing number of visitors to the area to have a closer connection to the water during their stay in this dry, arid climate. Visitors will also have abundant options to learn about the ecology of the site as well as the cultures of the people who live in the area - specifically, the Navajo. Programmatic opportunities for cultural and ecological engagement are located within the three communal centers and include the crafting, selling, and exhibiting of local goods as well as dining and the selling of local food. There is one large communal center on each mat, with the primary communal center being located on the western mat.
Post-digital perspective rendering: main stair and ramp at the entrance of Antelope Pier
A variety of sustainable materials have been incorporated into the complex - most notably, rammed earth walls and cross-laminated timber. Active and passive sustainable strategies that have been implemented in the design include rooftop solar panels, a geothermal heat pump loop within the lake, radiant floors, thermal walls, rainwater collection, shading, and cross ventilation. Among others, the building explores concepts of permeability, fragmentation, transition, hierarchy, and layering. We hope you enjoy your stay at Antelope Pier!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SITE RESEARCH........................................................................ 3 SITE MAPPING & PLANS..................................................... 4-7 PROJECT PLANS.................................................................. 8-14 ELEVATIONS, SECTIONS & PERSPECTIVES................ 15-20 TECTONICS......................................................................... 21-22 MATERIALS........................................................................ 23-24 PROGRAMMING..................................................................... 25 SUSTAINABILITY.............................................................. 26-27 Post-digital perspective rendering: looking toward Lake Powell from the western mat
POST-DIGITAL RENDERINGS........................................ 28-30
THESIS STATEMENT
THESIS + ANTITHESIS = SYNTHESIS
The recent rise in tourism to Page, AZ and its surrounding areas has allowed a vast amount of people to experience the beauty and intrigue that is present in the landscape but, I argue, has also contributed to the commodification of the natural environment of the larger Glen Canyon area. In addition, in recent years, many have come to marvel at inland wonders located some distance from the Colorado River and Lake Powell - such as Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon - and thus are not fully interacting with the natural and manmade waterways that created and continue to influence these landmarks. A deeper connection with nature - particularly, with water - that spans a longer timeframe than a day trip to a nearby isolated location could bring a heightened sense of awareness and appreciation for the culture of the area and, in doing so, push back against the commodification of the landscape. By building temporary housing that directly interfaces with the shoreline of Lake Powell through the framing of views and the introduction of circulation over the lake, we can grant visitors a deeper understanding of the perspective of the water and encourage their continuous interaction with water on a deep, tangible level. This goal can be achieved by incorporating visitor education on and involvement in the reciprocal relationship between the Colorado River, Lake Powell, the city of Page, and the surrounding landscape via the activities of crafting, eating, playing, resting, and viewing. 2
GEOGRAPHY and NOTABLE LANDMARKS
36.9147° N, 111.4558° W
in PAGE, ARIZONA and ANTELOPE POINT Located in northern Arizona in Coconino County1 Situated atop the Manson Mesa in the center of “Canyon County”1 Elevation: 4,300 ft above sea level1 17 square miles in total area 2 1,960 miles of shoreline2
Located on the Colorado Plateau3 Mountain Standard Time zone Does not observe daylight savings Located on US-89 Arizona SR-98 extends east into Navajo Nation
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REFERENCES
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1. Bruce Farr, “Page Turner,” National Bank of Arizona, last modified November 1, 2021, https://www.nbarizona.com/personal/community/elevateaz/facts-about-page-az/. 2. “Page, Arizona,” The Earth Observatory, last modified February 15, 2003, https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/3315/page-arizona. 3. “Colorado Plateau,” PeakVisor, accessed August 30, 2023, https://peakvisor.com/range/colorado-plateau.html. 4. “Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Page,” Weather Spark, accessed August 30, 2023, https://weatherspark.com/y/2641/Average-Weather-in-Page-Arizona-United-States-Year-Round#google_vignette.
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CLIMATE QUICK FACTS Arid climate year round4 Temperature varies from 30o F to 97o F throughout the year4
Wind typically blows from west4 Average monthly precipitation in “wetter” season only reaches just over 0.5 inches4
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URBAN CONTEXT PLAN
Page, Arizona Scale Scale: 1” = 4250’ 20’ contour lines Minor roads: 0.125 pt lineweight Major roads: 0.75 pt lineweight 0 ft
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Built structures Parks and fields TOPOGRAPHY SHADING KEY < 3650’ above sea level 3650’ - 3750’ above sea level 3750’ - 4000’ above sea level 4000’ - 4250’ above sea level > 4250’ above sea level
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SITE CONTEXT PLAN
ANTELOPE POINT SCALE Scale: 1” = 1750’ 13’ contour lines Minor roads: 0.35 pt lineweight Major roads: 1.5 pt lineweight 0 ft
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Built structures TOPOGRAPHY SHADING KEY < 3650’ above sea level 3650’ - 3700’ above sea level 3700’ - 3800’ above sea level 3800’ - 3900’ above sea level > 3900’ above sea level
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SITE CONTEXT MAPPING
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AREAS & URBAN REGULATIONS JURISDICTION AREAS KEY
PUBLIC LANDMARKS KEY
Page, AZ
Page Municipal Airport
Navajo Nation
Bus stops
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
RV campgrounds
Navajo Nation does not have published zoning requirements. National Park Services requires that new construction follow IBC 2021 and conserves the scenery.5
Antelope Point Marina & boach launch Glen Canyon Dam
REFERENCE
5. “Architectural Standards,” National Park Services, accessed August 30, 2023, https://www.nps.gov/dscw/ds-architectural.htm#bcis.
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SITE CONTEXT MAPPING
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SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS FEMA FLOOD ZONES KEY6
VEGETATION KEY
Zone D (undetermined risk in Navajo Nation)
Parks and fields
Zone X (minimal flood risk)
Beachfront vegeation
Zone X (0.2% annual chance flood hazard) Zones A & AE (high-risk flood zone)
Direction of rainwater runoff indicated by
* Proposed location of the Indigo Ridge Luxury Resort project, a future green development currently in the design phase.3 This neighborhood will be one of the first in the area aiming for LEED certification.7
Site is located in IECC Climate Zone 5B8 and seismic zone 2.9 Frost depth is 18 inches and wind load is 115 mph.9 REFERENCES
6. “FEMA’s National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) Viewer,” Federal Emergency Management Agency, accessed September 15, 2023, https://hazards-fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/. 7. “Indigo Ridge Luxury Resort at Lake Powell, Arizona,” 3D Design Bureau, accessed September 15, 2023, https://3ddesignbureau.com/news/indigo-ridge-luxury-resort-at-lake-powell-arizona/. 8. “IECC climate zone map,” Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, accessed September 15, 2023, https://basc.pnnl.gov/images/iecc-climate-zone-map. 9. “Building and Safety,” City of Page, accessed September 15, 2023, https://cityofpage.org/departments/building-and-safety/.
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PROJECT CONTEXT PLAN
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PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
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5. Gardens and seating between housing modules 6. Secondary communal center #1, entrance lounge 7. Secondary communal center #1, welcome desk 13
8. Secondary communal center #1, gift shop 9. Secondary communal center #1, crafting workshops
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10. Secondary communal center #1, restrooms and
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11. Space for groundcover plants between mats 12. Bridge 13
LAKE POWELL
13. Gardens and seating along bridge
Cutting plane is situated 4’ above lower level of northern mat and is only cutting through northern mat. Southern and western mats, as well as remainder of site, are depicted as seen in roof plan.
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PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
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2. Main stairs between mats 3. Housing unit, layout #3
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4. Housing unit, layout #4
(two bedrooms, one bath, living, kitchen, dining)
5. Housing unit, layout #5
(one bedroom, one bath, living, kitchen, dining)
6. Secondary communal center #1, walkway access
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8. Secondary communal center #1, restrooms and
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9. Space for groundcover plants between mats 10. Bridge 11
LAKE POWELL
11. Gardens and seating along bridge
Cutting plane is situated 4’ above upper level of northern mat and is only cutting through northern mat. Southern and western mats, as well as remainder of site, are depicted as seen in roof plan.
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PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
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11. Space for groundcover plants between mats 12. Bridge 13. Gardens and seating along bridge 13
LAKE POWELL
Cutting plane is situated 4’ above lower level of southern mat and is only cutting through southern mat. Northern and western mats, as well as remainder of site, are depicted as seen in roof plan.
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PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
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SOUTHERN MAT, UPPER FLOOR PLAN Scale: 1” = 150’ 10’ contour lines
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4. Housing unit, layout #4
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9. Space for groundcover plants between mats 10. Bridge 11
LAKE POWELL
11. Gardens and seating along bridge
Cutting plane is situated 4’ above upper level of southern mat and is only cutting through southern mat. Northern and western mats, as well as remainder of site, are depicted as seen in roof plan.
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PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
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5. Gardens and seating between housing modules 6. Housing unit, layout #6
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(one bedroom, one bath, living, kitchen / dining)
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7. Primary communal center, entrance lounge
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10. Primary communal center, marketplace 11. Primary communal center, dining area 12. Space for groundcover plants between mats 13. Bridge 14. Gardens and seating along bridge 14
LAKE POWELL
Cutting plane is situated 4’ above lower level of western mat and is only cutting through western mat. Northern and southern mats, as well as remainder of site, are depicted as seen in roof plan.
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PROJECT FLOOR PLAN
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WESTERN MAT, upper FLOOR PLAN
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3. Housing unit, layout #3
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(two bedrooms, one bath, living, kitchen, dining)
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6. Primary communal center, exhibition space 7. Primary communal center, restrooms and
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Space for groundcover plants between mats
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10. Gardens and seating along bridge 10
LAKE POWELL
Cutting plane is situated 4’ above upper level of western mat and is only cutting through western mat. Northern and southern mats, as well as remainder of site, are depicted as seen in roof plan.
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LONGITUDINAL ELEVATION, FACING EAST Scale: 1/64” = 1’
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LONGITUDINAL SECTION, FACING EAST Scale: 1/64” = 1’
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LATITUDINAL ELEVATION, FACING NORTH Scale: 1” = 50’
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LATITUDINAL SECTION, FACING NORTH Scale: 1” = 50’
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PERSPECTIVE ELEVATION, FACING NORTHWEST
Section cut through southern mat
PERSPECTIVE SECTION, FACING NORTHWEST
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PERSPECTIVE ELEVATION, FACING southWEST
Section cut through northern mat
PERSPECTIVE SECTION, FACING southWEST
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TECTONICS: FLOATING ROOF I have chosen a combination of timber, steel, and concrete for the roof form. A concrete foundation takes the load from steel HSS columns, which hold up a steel frame. A lightweight timber frame is held up by this heavier steel frame, which in turn supports an array of charred timber shingles. I chose steel as a primary means of framing for its spanning capabilites, but opted for a timber secondary structure to reduce the reliance on steel material. The CLT framing will be composed of 3.125x18 joists, spaced roughly 3’ apart on center, and 3.125x24 girders around the perimeter and at major joints; the 12x26 wide-flange steel framing will be placed beneath the CLT girders. If possible, the cross-laminated timber should be made of ponderosa pine, as it is a tree species native to the Glen Canyon area.10 If not possible, a stronger wood such as douglas fir could be used. The steel columns will need to be quite large to hold up the long spans of the roof, and have been sized to be 3’ by 3’.
SPECIFICATIONS
(IN DESCENDING ORDER):
1/2” CHARRED TIMBER SHINGLES & 4” CROSS-LAMIANTED PONDEROSA PINE DECKING
CROSS-LAMINATED PONDEROSA PINE FRAMING: 3.125X24 GIRDERS, 3.125X18 JOISTS
12x26 STEEL FRAMING
3X3 HSS COLUMNS, EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE MAT BASE
REFERENCE
10. Thomas Pitto, “12 Arizona Native Trees to Plant Today,” Tree Vitalize, last modified January 19, 2023, https://treevitalize.com/arizona-native-trees/.
eXPLODED ISOMETRIC, NORTHERN MAT Scale: 1” = 45’
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TECTONICS: WALLED MODULES The main material chosen that is critical to both the structure and envelope of the modules’ wall system is rammed earth. This material was chosen because of its sustainable properites as well as its connection as a natural material to the traditional buildings of the Navajo. 6” of rammed earth will surround either side of 4” of insulation embedded within the walls (except for where insulation is forgone in southern-facing walls, in order to access the thermal heating properties of rammed earth). Concrete bond beams will be placed within the rammed earth where it intersects with the CLT framing of the upper floor. Deep CLT beams have been chosen to account for cantilevers surrounding the upper floor units. The modules themselves exist independently of the floating roof structure, and concrete foundations underneath the rammed earth walls are embedded within the concrete of the mat. FLASHING 2” CLT DECKING CLT FRAMING
(5.125X30 GIRDERS, 3.125X24 JOISTS)
STEEL CONNECTION CONCRETE BOND BEAM 4” RIGID INSULATION 6” RAMMED EARTH
(EITHER SIDE OF INSULATION)
RADIANT SLAB
(WITH RADIANT PIPES)
CONCRETE SLAB CONCRETE FOUNDATION
eXPLODED ISOMETRIC, NORTHERN MAT WALL SECTION Scale: 1” = 6’
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MATERIALS: FLOATING ROOF CHARRED TIMBER SHINGLES: Chosen for its durability, strength, and waterproofing11, the latter of which is particularly important for a roofing material. The use of timber will help provide an aesthetic continuation between the CLT on the underside of the roof and the charred timber on the upper side. This material will be utilized for roofing shingles. CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER / PONDEROSA PINE FRAMING: Chosen for its sustainability (CO2 sequestering) and complementary aesthetics to the natural orangetoned landscape. If possible, ponderosa pine should be utilized as the timber of choice to be engineered. Ponderosa pine is a native tree species to the Coconino National Forest12 and is suitable as a construction material for light to moderate applications.10 However, since it is not highly rated in terms of rot resistance13, another wood (such as douglas fir) may need to be used in lieu of pine. This material will be used as a secondary roof framing material. STEEL FRAMING & COLUMNS: Chosen for its tensile strength and spanning abilities. This material will be used as a primary framing material for the roof structure and as HSS steel columns that connect the roof structure to concrete foundations in the mat bases. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS: Chosen for its compressive strength, use as a foundation material, and durability. This material will be used in the mat bases, will be closest / come in contact with water, and will transfer loads from the roof to the ground. REFERENCES
10. Thomas Pitto, “12 Arizona Native Trees to Plant Today,” Tree Vitalize. 11. “Guide to Wood Burning For Wood Roofs,” Custom Shingles, last modified February 14, 2022, https://www.customshingles.com/blog/wood-burning-for-wood-roofs-shou-sugi-ban. 12. “A Guide to American Softwood Species,” American Softwood, accessed October 11, 2023, https://southernpineglobal.com/app/uploads/AS_Species_ENG_WEB.pdf. 13. “Ponderosa Pine,” The Wood Database, accessed October 11, 2023, https://www.wood-database.com/ponderosa-pine/.
eXPLODED ISOMETRIC, NORTHERN MAT Scale: 1” = 45’
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MATERIALS: WALLED MODULES RAMMED EARTH WALLS: Chosen for its applicability to the hot, dry climate of our site14, use as a thermal material14, and similarity to the mud and earthern materials used in traditional Navajo hogans.15 This material will be used in the load-bearing module walls and will surround rigid insulation and structural concrete bond beams that connect to CLT framing. CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER / PONDEROSA PINE FRAMING: Chosen for its sustainability (CO2 sequestering) and complementary aesthetics to the natural orange-toned landscape. If possible, ponderosa pine should be utilized as the timber of choice to be engineered; however, another wood (such as douglas fir) may need to be used in lieu of pine. This material will be used as a framing and decking material for the lower level ceiling / upper level floor; pine will used for each unit’s shading panels and doors, as well. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS: Chosen for its compressive strength, use as a foundation material, and durability. This material will be used in the mat bases and wall foundations, will be closest / come in contact with water, and will transfer loads from the modules to the ground. LOW-E WINDOWS: Low-E glazing will be used in both operable and non-operable windows to maximize energy efficiency.
eXPLODED ISOMETRIC, NORTHERN MAT Scale: 1” = 25’
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REFERENCES
14. “What is rammed earth construction?,” First in Architecture, accessed October 11, 2023, https://www.firstinarchitecture.co.uk/rammed-earth-construction/. 15. Eben Diskin, “7 Traditional North American Indigenous Dwellings Made of Snow, Grass, and Adobe,” Matador Network, last modified October 10, 2020, https://matadornetwork.com/read/traditional-north-american-indigenous-dwellings/
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PROGRAMMING SCHEME
PROGRAMMING KEY Housing Primary communal center: welcome area, grocery, ecological and cultural exhibits Peripheral communal center: dining, kitchen, ecological and cultural exhibits Peripheral communal center: gift shop, workshops, ecological and cultural exhibits Circulation Gardens
PROJECT EXPLODED ISOMETRIC, with programming Scale: 1” = 50’
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SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES
Solar panels, geothermal heat pump, shading, gardens
The roof form offers various opportunities for the application of sustainable strategies. Solar panels have been placed on the “hill” portions of the angled roof. There shall also be geothermal heat pump loops, which extend downward into Lake Powell beneath the peripheral communal centers, that power radiant floor panels by engaging in heat transfer with the water of the lake. (Approval by the appropriate regulatory bodies is required prior to implementation.) The roof offers an abundance of shading to the deep-set modules beneath it, particularly from harsh southern sunlight. Low-growing vegetation located on the curvilinear forms bewteen the western and eastern ends of the complex offer visitors an experience with the naturally occuring flora located in the Glen Canyon area, providing one of many ecological aspects to their stay at the Antelope Pier. Gardens will also be located within walkthrough zones of each mat and on the bridge. SUSTAINABILITY KEY Hot water within heat pump Cold water within heat pump Solar panels Gardens
PROJECT ISOMETRIC, with sustainable strategies Scale: 1” = 40’
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SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES
Natural ventilation, thermal walls, radiant floors, shading
Each unit within the housing modules features a prominent window on either the eastern- and western-facing walls, or the southernfacing wall. Incorporating operability into these windows allows for fresh, cool air to pass through the unit, particularly through the open floor plan kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Wind flows primarily from the west and south throughout the year in Page, AZ4, meaning the flow of air will likely travel from the west window to the east window. Natural ventilation and passive cooling is depicted via blue arrows in these diagrams. Each of the three units within the housing modules features solid rammed earth composing the northern- and southern-facing walls. Rammed earth is an ideal material to use for thermal mass passive heating, which involves the material slowing down the movement of radiating heat through the walls during the day, only to release the heat at nighttime as the temperature cools down.14 In order to take advantage of this thermal property, insulation has been forgone within the interior of southern-facing rammed earth walls. Though each unit is shaded, the positioning of thermal mass walls on the southern side of each unit is ideal due to the sun’s position in the sky. Solar radiation and passive heating is depicted via red arrows in these diagrams. Radiant floors powered by a geothermal heat pump will be located within each unit in order to reduce reliance on mechnical systems. The proposed radiant floor tubing system can be seen in these diagrams as red lines. Lastly, operable louvred shading systems have been applied on the perimeter of each housing unit in front of an operable floor-to-ceiling window / patio in order to allow occupants control over their daylighting and privacy options. REFERENCES
housing units, layouts #1 & #2 isometric, day Scale: 1” = 10’
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housing units, layouts #1 & #2 isometric, night Scale: 1” = 10’
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4. “Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Page,” Weather Spark. 14. “What is rammed earth construction?,” First in Architecture.
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At Antelope Pier Bridge entry
View of southern mat from bridge
Approaching seating area along bridge
Main stairs & ramps from level of southern mat
Main junction between bridge pathways
post-digital PERSPECTIVE renderings: APPROACH & ENTRY 28
On upper level of southern mat
Along curve of northern mat
Lower level unit from front
Seating area and gardens between units on western mat
Column, framing, and roof connections
post-digital PERSPECTIVE renderings: EXTERIOR EXPERIENCES 29
Gift shop within secondary communal center
Upper level walkway in secondary communal center
Main staircase in primary communal center
Dining space within secondary communal center
Bedroom of a lower level unit
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