PROJECT 01

from The Interface

by kiahspraker

PROJECT 01 ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS INTEGRATION 3.3

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B. Lift or support panels only at the points shown on the Shop Drawings.

C. Support panels during shipment on non-staining shock-absorbing material as needed to prevent damage.

3.3 PRE-INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITY

A. General Contractor's Responsibility :

1. The General Contractor shall provide the control layout grid lines, including grades, at each building elevation on each floor receiving GFRC panels.

2. The General Contractor shall provide true, level, and clean support and attachment surfaces.

3. The General Contractor shall provide for the accurate ( " 1/2" in all directions) placement and alignment of connection hardware on the structure.

4. The General Contractor shall be responsible for patching fireproofing after GFRC panel installation.

5. The General Contractor shall confirm that the dimensions and tolerances of the structure allow for proper installation of the GFRC panels.

B. Erector’s Responsibility Prior to installation of the GFRC panels, notify the general contractor of any discrepancies discovered which affect the work under this contract. Commencement of installation does not constitute acceptance of the structure.

3.4 ERECTION

A. Unloading Areas and Access Clear all-weather unloading areas and access roadways around the building and in the building (where appropriate) shall be provided and maintained by the General Contractor so that the hauling and erection equipment for the GFRC panels may operate under their own power.

B. Safety Aspects : The General Contractor shall provide all required traffic controls, barricades, warning lights and/or signs to insure a safe installation.

C. Setting GFRC panels shall be lifted with suitable lifting devices at points provided by the GFRC Manufacturer to prevent excessive stresses or damage to the panels.

D. Temporary Supports and Bracing : The erector shall provide temporary supports and bracing as required to maintain position, stability and alignment until panels are permanently connected.

E. Tolerances of Erected Panels :Tolerances for location of GFRC panels shall be as listed below;

1. Plan location from building grid datum +/-1/2"

2. Top elevation from nominal top elevation a. Exposed individual panel +/-1/4" b. Nonexposed individual panel +/-1/2" c. Exposed relative to adjacent panel 1/4" d. Nonexposed relative to adjacent panel 1/2"

3. Maximum plumb variation over height of structure or 100 ft. whichever is less 1"

4. Plumb in any 10 ft. of element height 1/4"

5. Maximum jog in alignment of matching edges 1/4"

6. Joint width (governs over joint taper) a. Panel dimension less than 20' +/-1/4" b. Panel dimension over 20' +/-3/8"

7. Joint taper maximum 3/8"

8. Joint taper in 10 ft. 1/4"

9. Maximum jog in alignment of matching faces 1/4"

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10. Differential bowing as erected between adjacent member of the same design 1/4" �

F. Final Connection of Panels to Structure :

1. GFRC panels shall be attached to the structure as shown in the reviewed Shop Drawings.

2. All modifications made to details shown on Shop Drawings shall be submitted for review.

3. Welding shall not be performed prior to receipt of the approved submitted Weld Procedure Specifications.

G. Connection Verification The Erector shall verify that all connections are made per reviewed connection details.

3.5 JOB SITE STORAGE AND HANDLING :

A. Erector shall be responsible for the repair of damage to GFRC panels that is caused by its own crew.

B. After GFRC panels are installed in their final positions, the General Contractor shall be responsible for their protection.

C. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to the GFRC panels caused by someone other than the GFRC Manufacturer.

3.6 PATCHES AND REPAIRS :

A. Patching of panels, when required, shall be performed to the Architect’s satisfaction and consistent with industry standards.

B. Repairs shall be sound, permanent and flush with adjacent surface.

C. From a distance of 20' all repairs must be of color and texture matching adjoining surfaces and showing no apparent line of demarcation between original and repaired work.

3.7 CLEANING :

A. Cleaning methods shall be approved by GFRC Manufacturer.

B. Erector shall clean erection marks from GFRC surfaces upon erection.

C. GFRC Manufacturer is responsible for providing a clean panel to Erector.

D. Use care to prevent damage to GFRC surfaces and to adjacent materials.

E. Surface must be thoroughly rinsed with clean water immediately after using cleaner.

F. At completion of the project, General Contractor shall be responsible for final cleaning and wash down of building.

3.8 SEALER AND/OR ANTI-GRAFFITI (where used) :

A. Seal exposed GFRC surfaces, where indicated on contract drawings, with one coat of water repellant coating in accordance with product manufacturer’s recommondations and Section 07920 - Sealants and Caulking.

B. Surfaces to be free of dirt, dust, and other foreign material immed ately prior to sealer application. GFRC Manufacturer, at his option, may factory apply sealer.

C. Patches or other work on panel surfaces which have removed sealer shall be resealed by the responsible party.

3.9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Immediately after the erection is completed, final inspection and acceptance of the erected GFRC panels shall be made by the Architect and General Contractor to verify conformance with plans and specifications. In cases where GFRC panel installation is phased, panels shall be inspected and approved in phases.

3.10 WARRANTY : All labor and materials under the GFRC Manufacturer’s contract shall be warranted by the GFRC Manufacturer for a period of one (1) year following final approval of the GFRC panels by the Architect. Any additional labor or material warrantees, i.e caulking, shall be passed through to the General Contractor with no responsibility by the GFRC Manufacturer.

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Lab 02

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LAB

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Space Selected: Spin Room in Recreation Floor of the building (floor 3)

Orientation of the windows: North-South

Orientation of the rows of lights: North-South

Without a direct room called “spin room,” from the chart to the left, the closest I interpreted was an audotorium due ot the lower light requirements, since often spin rooms are very darkly lit with the lights being used mainly for safety.

Spatial Parameters: the size of the space is a large 46’ x 59’ with about a 13.5’ ceiling height. I reduced the ceiling reflectance from the default 80% to 50% due to the darker finishes associated and planned for this spin room.

The demographic is younger and fit individuals who aren’t in need of very high illuminance to be in a safe environment lighting wise

Primarily used Mark Architectural Lighting due to its relevance for the designated program of the space

Iteration 1: Surface Mounted Lumenaire

• High performance surface mounted LED light manufactured by Mark Architectural Lighting.

• Sensor type: passive infrared. This type was chosen due to the motion heavy program in this space and the fact that it is indoors, so it wouldn’t simply be an infrared sensor.

• Quantity: 16

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Lab 03

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Iteration 3: Modeling with Target Lighting Power Density (LPD)

Iteration 2: Suspended Lumenaire

• Length of Suspension: 3.5’

• Quantity: 4

• Sensor Type: passive infrared. This type was chosen due to the motion heavy program in this space and the fact that it is indoors, so it wouldn’t simply be an infrared sensor.

• Con is the very low LPD that is likely due to the low quantity that is required to not exceed the desired foot candle measurement that is specified.

• This is a high performing LED lumenaire fixture

• Surface Mounted Lumenaire • Quantity: 126 • Sensor Type: passive infrared. This type was chosen due to the motion heavy program in this space and the fact that it is indoors, so it wouldn’t simply be an infrared sensor.

• Title 24 Code for exercise space listed above: 0.5 W/SF

• This is a high performing LED lumenaire fixture

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Lab 03

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Reflection

Integration of Iteration 1

Based on a thorough analysis, and considering lost of the variables we have gone over about electric lighting in this module of tech, the Lumenaire and system that stands out the most as the best is the one from iteration 1 with the surface mounted light. While the LPD doesn’t quite get as high as code requires, it still acheives the amount of foot candles that is necessary for the program of the space. Furthermore, the LPD required by code isn’t specified in the given manual for a “spin room” specifically, and based on how most spin rooms are, there is typically always lower lighting requirements with lights existing for emergency and mood lighting primarily. Furthermore, iteration 1 has a good balance in terms of the quantity of lights at 16, since the other two at 126 lumenaires and 4 lumenaires would either be over bearing or too greatly dispersed throughout the room to make a big impact on the space from a lighting perspective.

When inserting the minimum code requirement for an exersice space of 0.5 W/SF, it is possible for the lumenaire from the first iteration reach that number, even though that number likely doesn’t even totally apply to the specific program found in this space. Given the high performing LED nature of the light as well, this option is very good on the environment and from a budget perspective since the power load wouldn’t be as high as some non-LED options. Considering the lighting power density affects the lighting performance of the space by considering the power per square footage that the lumenaire requires, which can also have effects in the energy, comfort, and more factors of the space qualitatively as well as quantitatively. A challenge I foresee with the electric light integration in the space is being able to have enough ambient, indirect light so as not to harm the desired mood and feel of the spin room when occupied for its intended use. There has to be a balance found between code, safety, desired mood in the space, and many more factors.

Project Statement

Balboa Heights is a forward-thinking building introducing not only downtown San Diego, but the built environment as a whole to a large scale innovative, and sustainable mixed-use space. Balboa Heights seeks to answer the project-focused question of, how might we use proven sustainable design strategies to design a cohesive space that uplifts the occupants, and environment, and enhances the community while still helping students fulfill their responsibilities to current and future clients?

Kiah Spraker | Stacey White | Winter 2023

Experiential Narrative

Balboa Heights is designed to enhance the student experience, and improve their quality of life through well-designed, and affordable on-campus housing, recreational, and access to a library that goes beyond meeting their academic needs. Law students are under enormous stress, so finding proven ways to alleviate this stress through design measures can go a long way. The student body served is very diverse in many facets, so making sure we are paying attention to many different groups and not prioritizing one in terms of temperatures, accessibility, and more is essential. Furthermore, considering that a large amount of the building program is dedicated to housing, we must consider the diverse living requirements of the students, because as graduate students, there is the potential of many families not only with spouses but with kids as well that would need to be designed for as well. With a vertical park being integrated into all functions and spaces of the building, I want the students to feel a sense of peace and refreshment as they have a connection to nature built directly into their living and working environment. As they move through the building, want them to be able to focus on themselves and their important topics, without hearing extraneous noise from the highway or potentially loud spaces within other parts of the building. Overall, I want the students to feel a sense of ownership of the space and help them feel at home, so they can work on bettering themselves and their community through study, recreation, nutrition, and personal space. The other group of people meant to experience part of this building is the general community, and students that might not live in the housing on the upper floors. With the bottom floor of the building being dedicated to a more public library and cafe space, it is meant to enhance the civic life of downtown San Diego, and encourage important connections between students and the rest of the local community. This bottom floor is expected to be more lively and exciting as people from many generations, backgrounds, and cultures are mixed in a space welcoming to all.

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