BURNLEY FASHION SHOW

The highly anticipated annual fashion show is here!

(Source: [adapted from] Fashionista Sketch, 2019:online) general arrangement plan at 1:200. key:

1- reception

2- textile sorting room

3- washing room

4- rainwater collection system

5- clothing conveyor belt

6- bicycle storage

7- storage room

8- ground-level stairs

9- wheelchair access lift

10- public lift

11- fire stairs

12- outdoor communal area 13- retail space general arrangement plan at 1:200. key:

1- reception

2- textile sorting room

5- clothing conveyor belt

7- storage room

10- public lift

11- fire stairs

14- staff room

15- public toilets

16-indoor communal area

17- connecting glass walkway

18- office

19- textile atelier

20- education space

21- exhibiting space the building in the wider context.

(3) good health and wellbeing

(6) clean water and sanitation

(7) affordable and clean energy

(9) innovation and infrastructure

(15) life on land towards a sustainable future.

This section explore the circular and sustainability-driven design strategies which are implemented into the design One of the prominent strategies is the rainwater collection tank which collects water run off from the gutters, purifies and recycles it to be used for elements such as the washing machines and toilets The proposed vegetation in the revitalized pedestrian path next to the building will serve health and wellbeing purposes by creating an environment closely integrated with nature, alongside absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere which increases the air-quality in the area

The prioritisation of ‘fabric first’ principles for the building form and envelope ensures a successful beginning to reaching net zero operational carbon targets The woven façade with operable windows provide natural ventilation throughout, and the underfloor heating works as an efficient mechanical system

Although it will be developed, the curtain wall system provides the space with strong visual connection to outside, whilst also controlling daylighting and thermal quality through the woven façade Acoustic comfort is achieved through glass wall partitions between the sewing machines and communal areas Indoor planted spaces could be added to create a connection with the outdoor landscape plan column double pane low e-value glass steel support frame operable windows weatherproof timber woven facade

The woven façade has gaps which allows a pathway for fresh air to enter the building through operable windows. The façade not only acts as the visual attraction of the design, but uses ‘fabric first’ principles to allow natural ventilation.

To ensure minimal carbon footprint during transportation of materials, locally sourced timber for the floor slabs and brick for the façade of the smaller building will be used

The community target is met by creating a new circular economy with wider networks which strengthen intercommunity relationships by making secure and vibrant spaces for social interaction and bonding

The addition of rainwater and greywater collection systems above ground to allow easy maintenance and fix operational implications whilst harvesting and re-using the water This cradle to cradle system provides to all elements of the building such as the washing machines ground floor escape route

-Circulation cores exist in both buildings to ensure easy fire escape for users and comply with Part B Building Regulations

-Wheelchair lift and stairs provided to access lower ground from the ground floor in the processing building

-Easily accessible double swing fire escape doors

-Part M Building Regulations were considered when ensuring accessibility for all

-Corridor plan on the first floor can be seen to allow easy circulation for multiple users including those with disabilities

-Lift design is designed to ensure wheelchair access and fit maximum 9 people

-All staircases within the building are influenced by part K Building Regulation which allowed geometry aspects for safety when moving from one level to another

-Details of the glass banister on the second floor can also be seen to reflect regulations which allow security whilst also keeping the openness of the space through transparent materials

-Net Zero Carbon from the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes was considered when designing the windows

-The curtain wall system along with the various types of glazing around the building allow natural daylighting through passive solar gain, thus reducing the need for artificial light services and heating energy needed

-Variations between fixed and operable glazing allow controlled ventilation around the building, creating a passive cooling system

-The large span windows provide visual comfort

-The curtain wall will be developed further in 3 2, possibly additions of blinds to prevent glare and harsh sunlight on workers due to gaps in the wood woven facade column arrangement and material considerations. (all measurements in mm).

-load bearing

-non load bearing ground floor first floor second floor double height space to add depth in the interior and allow learners on the second floor to have contact with the tailors on the first floor level change on the ground floor in the processing building to allow access from standish street steel frame structure with CLT infill floor slabs and internal walls

Upon discussing the structure of the building with Andrew Tabern, he gave two options for the load bearing columns; if the load bearing columns were to be moved on the first floor to the edge of the floor slab like in option two, this would make the floor slab 200mm thicker in order to support the structure. Thus, option two which follows the same columns on all floors was advised by Tabern and was chosen as the structural element of the building in order to use less material and adhere to net zero operational carbon principles.

Recycled concrete is used as the foundation due to its durability, thus lengthening the life span of the building (sustainable life cycle)

Its ability to be recycled (net zero embodied carbon) and retain heat (net zero operational carbon) also makes it a sustainable material for the building

The processing building is clad with locally sourced brick (net zero embodied carbon), which creates visual harmony with the building it is connected to

Cross laminated timber (CLT) is used to infill the walls and floors of the steel structure It provides a quicker construction time due to being prefabricated (net zero embodied carbon), and also has a smaller carbon footprint than most materials (sustainable land use and ecology)

Double glazed windows will be employed in the curtain wall system in the making and selling building in order to retain heat (net zero operational carbon) The large panes also create a strong visual connection to the outside (good health and wellbeing)

Steel columns are used as the load bearing element of the building due to its ability to disassemble; bolts can be used to connect the structure instead of welding, thus designing for a circular economy (net zero embodied carbon) Steel can also be recycled and reused without losing its strength, ensuring a longer life cycle (sustainable life cycle) Its strength allows it to span up to 20m which is ideal for the open plan layout of the textile atelier and the glass walkways connecting the buildings