FIU Department of Architecture ARC 6356_U06 Architectural Design 10
Summer 2021
Course Syllabus ARC 6356_U06 Architectural Design 10 Faculty:
Jaime Canaves Email: canavesj@fiu.edu Tel: (305) 321-3764
Marcelo Ertorteguy Email: mertorte@fiu.edu Tel: 917-609-5174
Catalog Description: Architectural project emphasizing design development preparation of details and design documents for buildings of intermediate complexity. Credits: 6 Credits Course Description: (UN) PACK studio focuses on the research and exploration of local/global prefabricated systems and building components for the design and testing on diverse site conditions and program needs in Miami, FL. With the objective of creating sustainable and affordable architectural solutions, the design process is centered on questioning the advantages of serial production vs. custom fabrication, studying the efficiency and adaptability of the systems, comparing the pros and cons of materiality, understanding the extents of “pre” fabrication (building element vs building module), evaluating production costs and methods, etc. Students will form teams focusing on materials and systems (concrete, steel, shipping container architecture and parametric fabrication), explore the systems capabilities, testing different assemblies and configurations, creating a “kit of parts” and assembly diagrams for building structures that can be disassembled, transported, erected and replicable.
PREFABRICATION SYSTEMS (TEAMS)
STEEL PREFAB: Local providers: -Steel homes Modular -Snap-N-Lock systems -Eco steel -Rhino Steel building systems
CONCRETE PREFAB: Local providers: -Microhomes Florida -Tilt-up construction -Double Tees (Wall, floor, and roof systems)
SHIPPING CONTAINER UPSCALING: -Different standard sizes and heights -Container types and variations -Container parts and accessories
PARAMETRIC FABRICATION -Large scale 3D printing -Robotic and automated manufacturing -Rapid Prototyping
PREFAB PRECEDENTS (LARGE) PREFAB PRECEDENTS (LARGE) Star Apartments, Los Angeles, CA Star Apartments, Los Angeles, CA
Habitat 67, Montreal, Canada Habitat 67, Montreal, Canada
Carmel Place, NYC Carmel Place, NYC
PREFAB PRECEDENT
Micro Compact House
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Movable House, Rahbaran Hurzeler
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Diogene, Renzo Piano
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Citizen M Hotel, Bowery Avenue, NYC Citizen M Hotel, Bowery Avenue, NYC
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MDU, LOT-EK
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Puzzle House, Santiago Cirugeda Drivelines, Johannesburg, South Africa Drivelines, Johannesburg, South Africa -Plans, Sections, Elevations, Axons -Plans, Sections, Elevations, Axons -Diagrams -Diagrams -Photos -Photos -Construction (fabrication) photos -Construction (fabrication) photos
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SITE 2 SITE 4 SITE 3
SITE 1
SITE 1
NW 5TH AVE
BAY VISTA
NW 40TH ST
420 NW 40 ST
Priscilla Talavera, Daniel Uria, Estelio Iglesias
SITE 1 Lot Information Parcel ID: 01-31-24-002-0480 Allowed Uses: Residential (4), Civic (2), Civic Support (1), Educational (3) General FAA Height Limitation: 450’ Lot Area: Public Records- 20,000 ft^2 Actual AreaA 4,593 ft^2 Maximum Lot Coverage: 50% Residential Density: 9 Du / Acre Floor-to-Lot Ratio: 0.80 Maximum Building Footprint: 7,146 ft^2 Maximum Building Height: 25 ft Maximum Height: 2 Maximum Residential Units: 1 Primary Frontage Setback: 20 ft Secondary Frontage Setback: 10 ft Side Setback: 15.78 ft Rear Setback: 20 ft Water Setback: 20 ft Zone: T3-L THE SUB-URBAN ZONE consists of low-Density l areas, primarily comprised of Single-Family and Two Family residential units with relatively deep Setbacks, Streetscapes with swales, and with or without Sidewalks. Blocks may be large and the roads may be of irregular geometry to accommodate natural and historic conditions. Existing Building Use: Residential/Vacant Land Existing Land Use: Residential
Site Analysis
Zone: T3-L THE SUB-URBAN ZONE consists of low-Density l areas, primarily comprised of Single-Family and Two Family residential units with relatively deep Setbacks, Streetscapes with swales, and with or without Sidewalks. Blocks may be large and the roads may be of irregular geometry to accommodate natural and historic conditions.
Existing Building Use: Residential/Vacant Land Existing Land Use: Residential
Zoning Data
1.0 FAR - 1 story
2.0 FAR - 2 stories
0.25 FAR - 2 stories
0.5 FAR - 1 story
Base Flood Elevation: Zone X (less than 1% chance of flooding per year) FEMA National Flood Hazard Map of site with surrounding context Floor Area Ratio (FAR): per the Miami21 Building Code: "The maximum floor area ratio for residential or nonresidential use in a building shall not exceed two (2.0) times the gross lot area." 0.25 FAR - 1 story
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SITE 2
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Site 2 Mundy Street
Group: Lorraine Cepeda / Derek Casillas / Carlos Perez
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MUNDY ST. Site 2 is located on the block between Mundy Street and Plaza Street, right before South Dixie Highway in Miami, Florida. This area is part of the Northeast Coconut Grove neighborhood. The site consists of two lots as highlighted above, the lot on Mundy Street measuring out to be 224 feet by 88 feet and the lot on Plaza Street 180 feet by 130 feet.
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Within this study, the peak time for sun exposure would be 12pm. As compared to the winter study, the sun is not projecting sunlight at a precise angle that elongates the shadows of each building since the sun at this time of year is nearly directly above the buildings with little to no angle to create overcasts.
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This graph shows the average high and low temperatures for Miami, Florida. As detailed, the warmer months range from June to September with an average daily high temperature above 87°F. The cooler months range from December to March, with an average daily high temperature below 78°F.
Within this study, the peak time for sun exposure would be 1pm. The fall analysis shows the sweet spot between the two studies. The shadows casted from the buildings have a fair projection coming from the sun’s light but also provide enough solar radiation so that some areas that are bit a cooler can be heated.
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This graph shows the average percent of sunshine in Miami, Florida throughout the year. April is the month with the most sunshine, December being the month with the least sunshine.
Within this study, the peak time for sun exposure would be 10am. As shown above, you can see that due to sun’s angle at this time of year, the casted shadows are more elongated than usual providing more shade during Miami’s year round tropical climate.
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This graph shows monthly average wind speeds in the city of Miami, Florida. Miami experiences strong winds for about 7.4 months from October to May with averaging wind speeds of more than 10.5 mph. The calmer months range from May to October.
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Flood Zone
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X Area of minimal flood hazard
Zone X is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas outside the 100year floodplains, areas of 100-year sheet flow flooding where the average depths are less than 1 foot, areas of 100-year stream flooding where the contributing drainage area is less than 1 square mile, or areas protected from the 100-year flood by levees. No base flood elevations or depths are shown within this zone.
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Miami21 Zoning CS, Civic Space Zone T3-O, Suburban Zone T3-R, Suburban Zone T5-O, Urban Center Zone T5-L,Urban Center Zone T6-12-O, Urban Core Zone T6-8-O, Urban Core Zone
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Noise levels The site is directly adjacent to a monorail station as well as US 1, a heavily transited 4-6 lane road.
Flooding According to Flood Factor, the site does not regularly flood during normal rain conditions.
Bus Stations Traffic Levels Heavy traffic concentrates to the southwest of There is one station to the southwest of the site parallel to US 1 and a monorail station the site between US 1 and a highway ramp located to the rear of the lot. during morning hours.
P1: SITE #3 Address: “Holiday Apartments” 6396 Manor Lane, Miami FL, 33143 - Built: 1958 -Sold in 1993 for �475,000 -Unit size: 8,824 sq. ft.: 15 units, 1 story. Stores (Food) Several stores line US 1, the closest is within a five minute walk.
Restaurants Several restaurants line US 1, the closest is within a five minute walk.
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Multi-Purpose Building
ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Residence Gas Station Animal Hospital Auto Repair/ Service Senior Care Center Construction Shop Children’s Center/ Human Resources Baptist Hopital
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20-3.6 - Supplemental regulations.
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(C)Building Coverage. (1)In computing permissible building coverage, lot area shall be divided into the following: (a)Total building area on the ground floor, including all porches, steps and balconies; and (b)Total building area of accessory buildings or other structures on the property; (2)The resulting number shall be multiplied by one hundred (100) to yield lot coverage as a percentage and divided into the net lot area. www.southmiamifl.gov library.municode.com
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Section 20-3.5F DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS AT TACHED SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULT I-FAMILY RESIDEN T IAL DIST RICTS
20-3.6 - Dimensional requirements.
Multiple Buildings on Single Lot. (1)In the event that a lot is to be used for either multi-family residential, institutional, hotel or motel purposes, more than one (1) building may be located on the lot, provided that such buildings are located not less than fifteen (15) feet from one another and conform to all required yard setbacks set forth in Section 20-3.5. (2)In the event that a lot is to be used for nonresidential purposes, more than one (1) building may be located on a lot, provided that such buildings conform to all required yard setbacks set forth in Section 20-3.5.
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20-3.5 - Dimensional requirements. modified (A)Residential Districts. In residential districts, the maximum density, minimum lot area and frontage, minimum yard setbacks, maximum coverage and maximum building heights for the permitted uses in each district shall be determined from the Dimensional Requirements Table for either single-family residential districts one-story (Section 20-3.5(E)) or single-family residential districts two-story Section 20-3.5(H)) or multi-family districts library.municode.com (Section 20-3.5(F)).
SOUTH MIAMI INFORMATION AND REVIEWS
SITE 4
DADELAND
U. S. 1
SW 72ND AVE
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PROJECTS
Daniel Uria
Priscilla Talavera
Loarraine Cepeda
Carlos Perez
Derek Casillas
Francisco Perez
Andres Maldonado
Alexandra Amador
Anastasia Kolesnikova
Carlos Aponte
Karla Corria
Daniel Dussan
Arlinda Haxhiu
PREFAB SYSTEMS RESEARCH
PRECAST CONCRETE
SHIPPING CONTAINERS
STEEL PREFAB
FORMOSA 1140
Formosa takes what would be the internalized open space of the courtyard and moves it to the exterior of the building to create a park which occupies approximately one third (4,600 sf) of the project site.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, UNITED STATES Architects: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects Area: 1486 m² Year: 2008
ci External circulation is used as a buffer between public and private realms and articulated through layers of perforated metal and small openings.
APARTMENTS
Formosa 1140 contains within its own genetic code the imprint of a larger urban design that will offer some kind of public space back to the city and in so doing, distribute a patchwork of parks across Los Angeles's formidable grid.
THE STACK MODULAR HOUSING IN MANHATTAN NEW YORK, UNITED STATES Architects: GLUCK+ Area: 37710 ft² Year: 2014 APARTMENTS, SOCIAL HOUSING, ADAPTIVE REUSE
This is the first prefabricated steel and concrete multi-unit residential building to be erected in New York City. Twenty-eight residential units (6 studios, 6 one-bedrooms, 14 two-bedrooms, 2 three-bedrooms) were built with fifty-six complete factory factory-finished modules prefabricated offsite. 5000 SF of infrastructure and foundations were built on site, in the same first three months that 28,000 SF, 6 stories of building, were simultaneously completed in the factory. A steel column grid structure was co built on top of a poured-in-place concrete foundation to receive the stacked modules, and is designed to allow for wider clear spans for commercial leasing on the first floor.
THE GREEN HOUSE UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS Architects: architectenbureau cepezed Area: 680 m² Year: 2018 This is the first prefabricated steel and concrete multi-unit residential building to be erected in New York City. Twenty-eight residential units (6 studios, 6 one-bedrooms, 14 two-bedrooms, 2 three-bedrooms) were built with fifty-six complete factory-finished modules pr prefabricated offsite. 5000 SF of infrastructure and foundations were built on site, in the same first three months that 28,000 SF, 6 stories of building, were simultaneously completed in the factory. A steel column grid structure was built on top of a poured-in-place concrete foundation to receive the stacked modules, and is designed to allow for wider clear spans for commercial leasing on the first floor.
RESTAURANT, SUSTAINABILITY The two-storey pavilion is designed as a generic building kit with a removable steel frame made of galvanized profiles. The dimensions are derived from those of the smoke glass facade panels of the former Knoopkazerne; these have been re-used for the second skin and the greenhouse of the pavilion. The circularity of the building also lies in the choice of the right p floor in the right place. Street clinkers from an old quay in Tiel replace the classic ground floor that has been poured. They are located on a compacted sand bed with underfloor heating.
Mass production centers around the production of large quantities of a given product using the same method or methods. It has origins dating back to the Industrial Revolution, during which manufacturing companies would use mass production to churn out thousands upon thousands of finished products. New production processes have since emerged, but the general concept of mass production remains the same: It involves the production of large quantities of a product. When compared to custom production, mass production is generally faster. Manufacturing companies often use assembly lines with heavy machinery — some of which is automated — to accelerate their production times. Workers are stationed as these assembly lines where they help convert raw materials and resources into the respective product. Regardless, mass production emphasizes speed to achieve large volumes of a finished product very quickly.
THE GREEN HOUSE ACCOMMODATES A CIRCULAR RESTAURANT CONCEPT PLUS MEETING FACILITIES. THE BUILDING IS COMPLETELY DISMOUNTABLE. THE AIM WAS TO IMPLEMENT REUSABLE MATERIALS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. THE TWO STORY PAVILLION IS DESIGNED AS A GENERIC BUILDING KIT WITH A RMOVABLE STEEL FRAME MADE OF GALVANIZED PROFILES. WITH A GLASS CURAIN WALL, THE PLINTH OF THE PAVILION IS COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT. FOR THE CLOSED PARTS OF THE FACADE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, PREFABRICATED TIMBER FRAME PANELS WERE USED. THESE ARE 100% RECYCLABLE AND (H) CFC-FREE.H) CFC CFC-free.
Custom production, on the other hand, centers around the production of smaller quantities of a given product to meet a customer’s specific needs. Customers who buy finished products often have different needs. If a mass-produced product doesn’t meet a customer’s needs, the customer may seek a customized solution. Manufacturing companies use input from customers to custom-produce products. Because custom production requires customization, it’s slower than mass production. Custom production isn’t performed on assembly lines. Assembly lines follow a specific order of steps, so they are generally used for mass production. Instead, custom production consists of hands-on processes that are performed in workshops. Custom production follows a made-to-order model. Workers customize the product during production so that it meets the needs of the customer who ordered it.
What’s the Difference? Both mass production and custom production are used to convert raw materials and resources into finished products. Mass production uses a linear method to quickly produce large quantities of a finished product. In comparison, custom production uses a custom method to produce a smaller quantity of products that meets the specific needs of a customer.
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Types of steel All steel is composed of iron and carbon. It is the amount of carbon, and the additional alloys that determine the properties of each grade. According to the American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI), Steel can be categorized into four basic groups based on the chemical compositions:
Hot Rolled Steel - Typically Cheaper than cold rolled. - Used in the welding and construction trades to make railroad tracks and I-beams.
Carbon Steel 2.0% carbon by weight
Cold Rolled Steel - Processed further in cold reduction mills. - Closer dimensional tolerances and a wider range of surface finishes.
Galvanized Steel - Process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. - It can be welded. - Suitable for high-temperature applications of up to 392 °F (200 °C).
Alloy Steel frames, bridges, skyscrapers and steel skeletons
Alloy steels are workhorses of industry because of their economical cost, wide availability, ease of processing, and good mechanical properties. Alloy steels are generally more responsive to heat and mechanical treatments than carbon steels.
Stainless Steel
- With increased corrosion resistance compared to carbon/alloy steel. - Common applications include food handling/processing, medical instruments, hardware, appliances, and structural/architectural uses.
Tool Steel
- High-hardness, abrasion resistant steels. - Extremely hard and are quite often used to form other metal products. - Specific tool applications are dies (stamping or extrusion), cutting, moldmaking, or impact applications like hammers (personal or industrial).
Building element
Hot Rolled Steel
Bronze
Round Bar
Cold Rolled Steel
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Copper
Galvanized Steel
Tool Steel
Flat/Rectangle Bar
Square Bar
Hexagonal Bar
Alloy Steel
Channel
Brass
Beam
Building module
Angle
Mesh Sheet
Shafting
Sheet
Plate
Pipe
Round Tube
Drill Rod
Precision Ground Stock
- Corten steel, is a group of steel alloys which were developed to eliminate the need for painting, and form a stable rust-like appearance after several years' exposure to weather.
Tread Plate
Expanded Metal
Perforated sheet
Square Tube
Rectangular Tube
Hollow Bar
-Weathering steel is not rustproof in itself. -Weathering steel is sensitive to humid subtropical climates, and in such environments, it is possible that the protective patina may not stabilize but instead continue to corrode. -Weathering steel's normal surface weathering can also lead to rust stains on nearby surfaces.
Called the “Tallhouse”, the catalogue of manufacturable systems is for buildings between eight and 18 storeys, in anticipation of the upcoming 2021 US Tallwood Codes, which will allow timber construction to that height. The concept was developed for cities like Boston, Massachusetts, which faces the twin pressures of an extreme housing shortage and tough emissions targets. The systems are designed as replicable kits of parts that accommodates most US, Canadian and European manufacturers’ products and transportation logistics. Despite the standardised elements, the external bays of the Tallhouse are adaptable to allow for customised architectural designs.
ECO STEEL ● ● ● ●
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY UNLIMITED DESIGN FLEXIBILITY CONSTRUCTION SPEED & QUALITY LEED CERTIFICATION
BENEFITS OF STEEL ● Superior Architectural Design ● Pre-engineered Steel Components ● Superior wall and roof insulation ● Fast delivery and assembly ● Net zero ready to save coast ● Fire resistant structure ● Non-combustible Finish ● Termite & Mold Resistant
The Artist’s Garden, by Jean Nouvel ●
Location: Qingdao, China
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Program: 60m Heigh artist tower: museum, artist studio,
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Habitable Area: 107,000 m2
hotel, apartment retails.
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“Simple”, by Jean Nouvel Location: Paris ●
Prefab home
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Lightweight aluminum exterior panels
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Insulated foam and wood interior
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3 different sizes from 40 sq m to 160 sq m
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flexible / movable interior walls
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Sliding exterior windows
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2 days to build
Bouqueval School, Jean Pruve Architecture Location: Paris ●
Prefab house and school
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Temporary, demountable
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Modular facade panels
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Richard Serra
The Walk, Bangkok Project Studio ● ● ●
Steel rods of 12 mm connected and curved to create the walkway Columns and beams made of 25 mm steel rods They can expand, be relocated, the pattern can be modified.
STRUCTURAL BUILDING SYSREMS
Snap-N-Lock Insulated Panels are complete with easy to install 3” wall header and fascia trim.
SNAP N LOCK STEEL PANELS
-Unlike other brands, the smooth and level panels are conveniently designed with no indentations on top or underside to trap debris on patio or porch roof. -Continuous insulated foam provides high-energy efficiency rating. -Reduce patio and porch temperatures. -Panels have been tested to withstand 150 mph winds. -Ideal for walkway covers. -Converting to a screen or glass patio or porch enclosure is simple with an insulated roof. -Aluminum skins are machine rolled for a continuous pattern. -Joints maintain a watertight seal. -The unique patented locking systems assure quick assembly, timely project completion and higher profit margins due to reduced man-hours. -Joints are protected from ultraviolet rays by a specially encased sealant. -Condensation issues are eliminated due to the thermal break the foam provides at the seams. -Manufacture’s warranty guarantees for 10 years. -Baked-on cedar embossed and stucco finishes are available. -Panels are offered in an array of colors.
Structall Building Systems uses expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation sandwiched between two structural skins of steel, resulting in a building system that is very strong, predictable, energy-efficient, and cost effective. The Snap-N-Lock™ Insulated Panel combines the energy-efficiency of foam core building panels with a unique joint design that adds strength to the wall and roof units and simply snaps together. The internal snap-lock fastening system provides a sealant reservoir which covers and protects the sealant from harsh elements. Deterioration of the sealant is reduced over time, which ensures that a waterproof bond is maintained. The panels, when snapped together, form a continuous foam interface for maximum energy savings. Gaps are virtually eliminated in the wall and roof. There is less settling or compressing, less moisture absorption or dust saturation, and considerably fewer cavities that permit convection or air circulation than in conventional framing methods. All these factors dramatically improve the energy-efficiency of the home. In case studies heating and cooling costs have been cut as much as 58% compared to a stick-built structure with the same insulation value and square footage
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INSTALATION DATA
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