Transparency Design Creates a Trusting Environment

Transparency Design

creating a trusting environment Sophie Palma / IAD 209 / Spring 2020 / Professor Casey Franklin

Project Brief 229 S 8th St, KC, KS 28,000 sqft old school building located in residential neighborhood new KS headquarters

Program Needs drop-in shelter food pantry & clothing closet training room studio apartments various FAC programs + resources

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Client

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About FAC... non-profit started in 1998 by group of foster parents provide resources for foster & adoptive parents, families caring for them, & youth aging out of system 5 locations across KS & MS

“Changing the Lives of Foster Youth, One Family at a Time.”

Research Transitioning Youth Aging Out of the Foster Care System 42% will be convicted of a crime 20% are instantly homeless 70% of girls are pregnant by age 21

Takeaways child welfare system involves many unforeseen challenges battles faced immediately, including homelessness be honest about these trenches & the challenging road ahead respect each person & their journey

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Site Context

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residential education /government commercial eatery/grocery 229 S 8th parking park bus stop

7th st I-70

10th st

central ave

Figure Ground Drawing

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Site Context

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central ave

S 8th St

S Coy St

670 229 S 8th st

St. Margaret’s Park

I-70

I-70 670

7th st tfwy

Vermont St

Downtown KC, MO

Site Plan

229 S 8th st

Challenges

Challenges

NW MO

transportation

229 S 8th St W MO (HQ) E KS

transportation parking

FAC locations SW MO

Site Map

SE MO

parking long, rectilinear footprint residential area residential area long, rectilinear structure

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Project Problems & Goals Problems security site surroundings cultural barriers accessibility pre-existing trauma

Goals create secure circulation that yields appropriate access respect neighbors by proving to be a positive asset to community cultivate culturally diverse atmosphere by blurring barriers establish healing habitat by promoting acceptance

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Concept

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Establish a trusting environment that respects each user and where they are in their journey. The idea of transparency will guide design in creating an atmosphere of honesty. Circulation will ow openly throughout the spaces to connect users directly to the resources they need, while also providing suitable privacy needs when desired.

transparent - public

opaque - private

Client Survey

Client Interview

Programming Takeaways security is first priority for building users & employees complicated process to restrict access, especially services available 24/7 (shelter & apts) many different users accessing building (foster & adoptive parents, children, employees)

Takeaways employees require large amount of space to operate head supervisors need private office close to their department secure storage is very important need space for confidential work

8 Impact on Design badge-controlled entrances to all working departments receptionists in lobby & food pantry/clothing closet monitoring & guiding visitors to resources place resources accessed by visitors on level 1 near front entrance

Impact on Design create large custom workstations that are semi-private & noise-controlled provide 1-3 private offices for supervisors, depending on department size & needs create storage wherever possible

Programming RR LR HC CC FP SR DFS FF

SCB KN BI CR PO

lobby restrooms lactation room health clinic clothing closet food pantry sorting room dry food storage fridge/freezer training room classroom snack & coffee bar CCYP Kinship Navigator Behavioral Intervention conference room private ofďŹ ce

Level 1 - Adjacency Matrix

9 public semi-public

PO

PO

PO Training

private

CR

BI SCB

Classroom

PO PO KN

CR

lobby

RR

LR HC

CC PO SR essential desirable

FP CCYP

PO

DFS FF

Level 1 - Bubble Diagram

CR

Blocking Plans drop-in shelter UP

10 Name: Ryan Age: 19 Situation: Works for FAC in advancement &

PO

development department

bike storage

Needs: Help finding a job and stable housing. Place to eat, shower, & do laundry.

UP

FAC Resources: drop-in shelter, CCYP, health clinic,

elevator

food pantry, clothing closet, flex space

kitchen

Basement PO

CCYP

building maitenance

restrooms

food pantry

sorting room

PO

donations for food pantry and clothing closet.

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dry storage

clothing CR closet

Name: Mark Age: 46 Situation: Training to become foster parent. Brings in

laundry + storage

Needs: Attend training courses to receive foster parent certification.

FAC Resources: training, classroom, food pantry,

freezer

clothing closet, coffee + snack bar, lobby + reception

ramp

Circulation is pushed to N side of building to reserve natural daylight for occupied spaces.

badge control

elevator

coffee + snack bar

lobby + reception LR

Scale - 1/20” = 1’0”

restrooms

accessible restroom

Level 1

health CR clinic

CR

private kinship navigator

classroom training room

classroom

PO

CR

PO

behavioral intervention

semi-transparent

PO

transparent

PO

Blocking Plans

PO

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elevator

CR break room

CR

advancement & development

PO fostering prevention

restrooms

extreme CR recruitment

30 Days to Family

PO

PO

PO

Level 2

PO

PO

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Name: Karen Age: 34 Situation: Works for FAC in

advancement & development department.

Needs: Quiet space to write

grants, collaborative space to work w/ team members, close access to financial deparment.

FAC Resources: conference

room, private office, break room

Name: Nicole Age: 21 Situation: Looking for temporary

elevator

housing for herself and her 9-month-old daughter.

Needs: Small kitchenette for

Level 3 Scale - 1/20” = 1’0”

studio apt

laundry

1 bedroom apt

1 bedroom apt

cooking, place to do laundry, space to sleep and store belongings.

FAC Resources: studio apt,

laundry, private/secure entrance

Stacking Diagrams

CCYP

food pantry + clothing closet

12 studio apts

1 bedroom apt

elevator

fostering prevention

elevator

extreme recruitment + 30 days to family

lobby

elevator

training

1 bedroom apt

advancement + development

break room

coffee + snack bar

classroom

kinship navigator

behavioral intervention

drop-in shelter

S-Facing View elevator

private studio apt

studio apt

semi-transparent food pantry + clothing closet

health clinic

entryway

drop-in shelter

W-Facing View Scale - 1/20” = 1’0”

department elevator spaces

private

elevator

lobby

health clinic

elevator

kitchen

laundry

transparent

These show how the different levels relate to one another vertically. The more public and transparent spaces are located on level 1, closest to the lobby. Moving towards the back of the building, the spaces become more private and focused for FAC working departments.

Floor Plan - Level 1

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food pantry sorting room

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Working departments that interact with visitors are placed on level 1 for easy accessibility, but in a more closed-off secure setting to ensure confidentiality.

food storage fridge + freezer

recycling clothing room closet Community Connections Youth Project

The resources most used by visitors are placed on this level because it can be more easily monitored. This allows these spaces to be more transparent in their operation & design.

lactation room

D

A

health clinic

B

training room accessible restroom

Scale - 1/20” = 1’0”

snack + coffee bar

classroom kinship navigator

behavioral intervention

Materials

15 1. American Wonder Porcelain Orvieto Gray Green Squared Certified

2. Kichler Forge 5 Light Linear Chandelier - black Energystar label

3. US Concrete EF technology - slag Optimize Energy Performance Sourcing of Raw Materials Low-Emitting Materials

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4. 3Form Monolithic Glass - branch etch

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Environmental Product Declarations

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5. Delta single handle pull-down kitchen limited swivel - matte black Indoor Water Use Reduction

6. 3Form Sola Felt - mineral Greenguard Gold Certified Sourcing of Raw Materials Acoustic Performance

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7. Kohler Veil wall-hung compact elongated dual-flush toilet - white

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Watersense label Indoor Water Use Reduction Material Ingredients

8. FIFYH Metallic Mosaic Backsplash - silver stainless steel, blue glass 9. Vescom Acoustic Transparent Curtain - Tay 8077.10 Material Ingredients Acoustic Performance

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10. Kichler Avery 1-Light Mini Pendant - brushed nickel Energystar label

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11. Mercier Natural Wood Floor - yellow birch Greenguard Certified Low-Emitting Materials

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12. Modernfold Folding Sliding System FSW-G

Furnishings

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1. Herman Miller Headway Communal Table - counter-height

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Environmental Product Declaration

2. Herman Miller Embody Chair Environmental Product Declaration Ergonomic Approach for Computer Users

3. Herman Miller Everywhere Table - rectangular Environmental Product Declaration Ergonomic Approach for Computer Users

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4. Herman Miller HAY - About A Stool 5. Herman Miller Everywhere Table - soft rectangular Environmental Product Declaration Ergonomic Approach for Computer Users

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6. Herman Miller Eames Desk & Storage Unit Environmental Product Declaration

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6.

Elevations

17 3Form monolithic glass

A - Reception

US concrete slag mixture American Wonder porcelain tile

B - Snack & Coffee Bar

Visible access to resources, including the use of open shelving, is a subtle design feature that implements a trusting relationship between FAC and the users of the space.

Scale - 1/4” = 1’0”

US concrete slag mixture

C - Food Pantry

D - Donor Wall

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3Form - Painted Pressed Glass Frost Family Fostered 11 kids and counting, could not have done it without the help of FAC.

Donor Name Donor Description

The donor wall would be a thoughtful display of transparent glass plaques, overlapping in a collage arrangement.

Scale - 1/2” = 1’0”

Clothing Closet + Food Pantry

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Items would be visible & accessible, adding to the sense of trust.

This design would feel like a retail experience, discouraging shame from being associated with these resources. This against establishes this as a place that users feel trusted and respected.

Custom-Built Shelves laminate matte dark brown

US concrete slag mixture

Kinship Navigator

20 Large custom desk systems provide ample working space for employees while utilizing the building’s existing columns in a thoughtful way. Acoustically paneled partitions help with noise control, while soffits help define spaces. Coworking style hot desks provide a space for employees who come into the office on occasion. Private offices along the back wall allow supervisors to be in close proximity to their employees. The overall setup allows for a dynamic workspace that meets both privacy and collaborating needs.

3Form sola felt

Mercier yellow birch

3form monolithic glass

Training Room + Classroom

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Retractable curtain wall system opens up these two spaces & allows them to operate as one large meeting space if FAC were to host an event. The patterned glass creates a semi-transparent effect that allows for some sense of privacy.

3form monolithic glass

Modernfold folding sliding system FSW-G

Construction Documents

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C

A D B

Level 1

Scale - 1/20” = 1’0”

Construction Documents

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PT-2

PT-1

A - Reception

B - Snack & Coffee Bar

PT-1

C - Food Pantry

Sustainability

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LEED v4.1 v4.1 ID+C: Commercial Interiors Project Checklist Y

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7

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location & transportation

Project Name: 228 S 8th St KC, KS

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1

Credit

Integrative Process

0 29 Location and Transportation

water efficiency

2

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13 0 4 Indoor Environmental Quality

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0

18 Credit

LEED for Neighborhood Development Location

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Y

Prereq

Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance

Required

2

6 Credit

Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

8

Y

Prereq

Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

Required

2

5 Credit

Access to Quality Transit

7

1

1 Credit

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

2

1

0 Credit

Bicycle Facilities

1

3

0 Credit

Low-Emitting Materials

3

2

0 Credit

Reduced Parking Footprint

2

1

0 Credit

Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

1

1

1 Credit

Indoor Air Quality Assessment

2

8

12

1

0 Credit

Thermal Comfort

1

Y

Prereq

Indoor Water Use Reduction

Required

2

0 Credit

Interior Lighting

2

8

4 Credit

Indoor Water Use Reduction

12

1

2 Credit

Daylight



0 4 Water Efficiency

1

0 Credit

Quality Views

1

38

2

0

Acoustic Performance

2

18 0 20 Energy and Atmosphere Y

Prereq

Fundamental Commissioning and Verification

Required

Credit

Y

Prereq

Minimum Energy Performance

Required

4 0 2 Innovation

Y

Prereq

Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Required

3

2 Credit

Community Outreach & Involvement

5

4

1 Credit

Enhanced Commissioning

5

1

0 Credit

LEED Accredited Professional

1

8

16 Credit

Optimize Energy Performance

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1

1 Credit

Advanced Energy Metering

2

4 0 0 Regional Priority

4

2 Credit

Renewable Energy

6

1

0 Credit

Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

1

1

0 Credit

Enhanced Refrigerant Management

1

1

0 Credit

Bicycle Facilities

1

1

0 Credit

Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies

1

13

1

0 Credit

Building Product Disclosure & Optimization - EPD

1

0 8 Materials and Resources Prereq

Storage and Collection of Recyclables

Required

Y

Prereq

Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning

Required

1

0 Credit

Long-Term Commitment

1

0

4 Credit

Interiors Life-Cycle Impact Reduction

4

1

1 Credit

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations

2

1

1 Credit

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials

2

1

1 Credit

Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients

2

1

1 Credit

Construction and Demolition Waste Management

2

Y

60 0 68 TOTALS

recycling

energy & atmosphere

kitchen

materials & resources

Basement restrooms

indoor environmental quality

mechanical/maitenance bike storage

innovation

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4

5

drop-in shelter

Possible Points:

110

C ert ified: 40 to 49 points, Silver: 50 to 59 points, Gold: 60 to 79 points, Platinum : 80 to 110

regional priority food storage recycling

Level 1 restrooms

ergonomic study training/classroom

ergonomic study FAC programs

restrooms

ergonomic study FAC programs

ergonomic study FAC programs

LEED - GOLD

My strategy for achieving LEED Gold Certification is to obtain a few points in each category, assuring that the building project will touch on a wide variety of sustainable practices. Thinking about the usertypes of the building, many of them will not own a car, Implementing sustainable into the therefore, bicycle storage facilities arepractices important, especially for the drop-in shelter, as well as the studio apartments. For the restrooms, commercial and laundry, equipment and faucets will be installed to reduce water use. Interior building would kitchen, encourage an water-saving environmental finishes will include products from companies that use sustainable practices, especially with their product’s raw materials and awareness throughout the historic neighborhood. sourcing mechanisms. Small holding rooms will be used to store recyclables, as well as an on-site dumpster will be placed out Methods likeinterior choosing eco-friendly andthroughout the different workspaces, as well as the pilot front. Daylighting, lighting, and acoustic designmaterials will be considered furnishings, aswhich wellfocuses as implementing ergonimic credit I chose to do, on an ergonomic approach to computer users. For innovation, I chose to do the community outreach and involvement credit to ensure that the surrounding practices into the workplace, would help residents FAC feel respected and involved throughout the entire process, hopefully sparking excitement surrounding the new asset to their neighborhood.

Four of the regional priority credits would be promote its positive image and respect for the site. achieved, making sure the project contributes to creating a more sustainable environment in such a historic neighborhood.

Level 2 bike storage studio apt

Level 3

recycling

Sophie Palma / IAD 209 / Spring 2020 / Professor Casey Franklin