JONES BEACH NATURE AND ENERGY CENTER FIELD TRIP
Spring 2023 ARC 310 Con
Design
Lisa Galante
Professor LoPiccolo
INDEX Building Information...................................................................................Slide 3 5 Interesting facts.........................................................................................Slide 5 History or Jones Beach.................................................................................Slide 6 Net-Zero.....................................................................................................Slide 9 Embodied Energy.........................................................................................Slide 11 Cradle-to-Grave...........................................................................................Slide 13 Cradle-to-Cradle..........................................................................................Slide 14 Biomimicrcy.................................................................................................Slide 15 Shinnecock Nation.......................................................................................Slide 16 Geothermal Technology.................................................................................Slide 18 Reflection.....................................................................................................Slide 22 Rainscreen Detail..........................................................................................Slide 23
BUILDING INFORMATION
• Name: Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center
• Building Style: Contemporary/Modern
• Address/location:2400 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793, United States
• Architect:NK Architects
• Date completed: 2010
• Area: 6,500 square feet
• Total Cost: $18 million
• Cost Per SF: Approximately $2,770 per square foot
5 INTERESTING FACTS
1. The center was designed to be an educational facility that teaches visitors about the importance of renewable energy sources and sustainable living practices.`
2. The building's unique design incorporates various environmentally-friendly features, such as a green roof that helps reduce stormwater runoff and a solar panel array that provides electricity for the building.
3. The center includes several interactive exhibits that showcases sustainable building practices and allows visitors to see how their lifestyle choices impact the environment.
5 INTERESTING FACTS
• 4. The center is surrounded by a 6.5-acrenature preserve that features several walking trails where you can observe local wildlife and plant species.
• 5. The building's construction was funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a federal stimulus packageenacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
HISTORY OF JONES BEACH
When:
- Jones Beach is a state park located on Long Island, New York, that was first developed in the 1920s. The park was designed by Robert Moses, a prominent New York City planner, who envisioned a beach that would rival some of the most famous beaches in Europe. Construction began in 1929 and was completed in time for the park's official opening on August 4, 1929.
Why:
- It was created as part of a larger effort by New York State to increase access to recreational opportunities for the public.
Who was it created for:
- Jones Beach, NY, was created as a public recreation area for the public. It was created as part of a larger effort by New York State to increase access to recreational opportunities for all people, regardless of their social or economic status. Robert Moses believed that everyone deserved access to public spaces like Jones Beach, and he designed the park to be inclusive and welcoming to all visitors.
- https://parks.ny.gov/documents/inside-ouragency/JonesBeachHistoricStructuresandCulturalLandscapeRep ort.pdf.
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HISTORY OF JONES BEACH
How lands have been added over the years:
To expand the beach and create what Jones Beach is today, sand was dredged from the nearby bay bottoms and pumped onto the beach.
- In addition to dredging, sand was also obtained from offshore sandbanks located several miles from the coast.
HISTORY OF JONES BEACH
Who the lands have been added for:
- Over the years, the park has been expanded to include additional beachfront, parking lots, sports facilities, and other amenities to accommodate the increasing number of visitors and provide. The expansions have been made for the benefit of all visitors , regardless of their social or economic status.
- Additionally, in the 1960s and 1970s, the Jones Beach Nature Center was added to the park, which includes a 6.5-acre nature preserve and an environmental education center. The nature center was created to provide visitors with an opportunity to learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife, and to promote conservation and environmental awareness.
- https://parks.ny.gov/documents/inside-ouragency/JonesBeachHistoricStructuresandCulturalLandscapeReport.pdf.
NET-ZERO
Definition:
- Net-zero buildings are structures that generate as much renewable energyas they consume over the course of a year, resulting in a net-zero energy usage. These buildings typically use a combination of energy-efficient design, on-site renewable energy systems such as solar panels or wind turbines, and energystorage systems such as batteries or thermal storage to achieve net-zero energyuse.
- https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/articles/common-definitionzero-energy-buildings
How Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center incorporatesNet-Zero:
- The Jones Beach Energy andNature Center was designed with a focus on sustainability and energy efficiency and includes several features that help it to approach net-zero energy usage. The building incorporates a variety of energy-efficient features, such as a geothermal heating and cooling system, energy-efficient lightingand appliances
- Additionally, the buildingincludes a 50-kW solar photovoltaic system on the roof, which generates renewable energy to power the building's operations. The system is expected to generate more energy than the building consumes, resulting in a net-positive energy balance and making the Jones Beach Energy andNature Center a net-zero energybuilding.
- https://architizer.com/blog/practice/details/targeting -net-zero-jonesbeach-energy-nature-center/.
NET-ZERO
Does JBENC meet this:
- Yes, the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center is designed and built to approach net-zero energy usage using renewable energy systems and energyefficient design and meets the criteria for net-zero.
EMBODIED ENERGY
Definition: - Embodied energy in building materials refers to the amount of energy required to extract,process,transport, and manufacture the materials used in building construction.The embodied energy of a material is typically measured in terms of its total energy consumption over its entire life cycle, from the initial extraction of raw materials to final disposal or reuse.
- https://www.yourhome.gov.au/materials/embodied-energy
EMBODIED ENERGY
Two examples of embodied energy in building materials:
1. Concrete: Concrete is a common building material that has a high embodied energy due to the large amount of energy required to produce cement, one of its primary ingredients. Cement production involves high-temperature kilns that consume large amounts of fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Steel: Steel is another common building material with a high embodied energy. The production of steel involves the extraction of iron ore, which is then processed using large amounts of energy to create steel. This process also produces significant greenhouse gas emissions.
CRADLE-TO-GRAVE
Definition:
- This term refers to the life cycle of a building material from its initial extraction and manufactureto its disposal at the end of its useful life. The cradle-to-graveapproach typically focuses on minimizingthe environmental impact of a material during its use, such as by reducingwaste and emissions.
Example:concrete, steel, and vinyl, which are often not recyclableand end up in landfills or incinerators at the end of their useful life.
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CRADLE-TO-CRADLE
Definition:
This term refers to the life cycleof a buildingmaterialfrom its initial extraction and manufacture to its eventualreuse or recyclingat the end of its usefullife. The cradle-to-cradleapproachfocuses on designingmaterialsand productswith the intentof creatinga closed-loopsystem where the waste from one product can becomethe raw materialfor another.
Examples of materialswith a cradle-tocradleapproachincludewood, glass, and aluminum, which can be recycledor repurposedintonew productsat the end of their useful life, reducingwaste and conservingresources.
BIOMIMICRY
Definition: - Biomimicry is a design approach that draws inspirationfrom nature to solve human problems and create innovative solutions.It involves studyingand analyzing the natural world to understand how organisms and ecosystem's function and applying those insights to developsustainable designs, products, and systems.
An example of biomimicry is the design of Velcro, which was inspiredby the way burrs attach to clothing and fur.
SHINNECOCK COASTAL RESILIENCE
How they made their coastlines more resilient:
- They first startedby dredging the outlet and pumpingit across ShinnecockBay. They places various sixes of bouldersnear the shorelineto try and help breakthe wave energy withoutcreating a continuouswall. They then planteddune grass, marsh grass,and had Cornell Universityplan eel grass.
- One of the most important measureshas been the restoration of oyster reefs along the coast.Oyster reefs are a naturalform of shorelineprotectionthat help to reduce wave energy,providehabitat for other marine speciesand improvewaterquality.
SHINNECOCK NATION
- The coastline is important to the Shinnecock Nation's culture and way of life.The ocean and the surrounding waters have been a vital resource for the Shinnecock people for thousands of years,providing food.An important part of their culture is being able to clam,crab,and fin-fish.The Shinnecock Nation has a strong connection to the land and the water,and their culture is closely tied to the natural environment.
Why the coastlineis important to them:
GEOTHERMAL TECHNOLOGY
How it works: -
Geothermal systems use the constant temperature of the earth to provide heating and coolingfor buildings, making them a renewable energy technology.
• Typical uniform underground temperature on Long Island is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Two main types of geothermal systems:
1. Closed-loop systems: circulate a fluid, usually water or a water/antifreeze mix, through a series of underground pipes called a ground loop. The fluid absorbs heat from the earth in the winter to provide heating and releases heat to the earth in the summer for cooling.
2. Open-loop systems: use groundwater as the heat exchange fluid, pumping it through the system and then returning it to the ground.
- https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/geothermal -heatpumps#:~:text=commercial%20building%20applications.,Closed%2DLoop%20Systems,ground%20or%20submerged%20in%20water.
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Two types of groundloops:
1. Horizontalloops:are used when there is enough land area available for the pipes to be buried in a horizontal trench.
2. Verticalloops:are used when land area is limited,and the pipes must be buried vertically in a series of boreholes
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Advantages:
- include high energy efficiency, low operating costs, and long lifespan.
- They also have a low environmental impact and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Disadvantages:
- However, the initial installation cost can be high, and the system requires a certain amount of land area or borehole depth for installation.
- https://dandelionenergy.com/replace-your-old-furnace-withgeothermal?
REFLECTION
• What I found most interesting of the Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center is its commitment to protecting and preserving the surrounding ecosystem. The center is in the Jones Beach State Park, which is home to a variety of plant and animal species. You can learn about the local ecology and explore the natural beauty of the area through guided tours and educational programs. There are a variety of displays and interactive activities that you can go around and learn more about the environment and see how everything interacts.Before going on this visit, I was unaware of the fact that seahorses camouflage to their surroundings and can change its color appearance to the object its closest to.
