02. HPB + MSUD Studio - Reimagining Hambrick Village, Dekalb county, Atlanta

Existing view of the house from the street: Existing conditions:

The house is a 102 year old property which has undergone significant structural damage over the years. The exterior facade has faced the wrath of the changing climate conditions. Apart from the facade, the interior timber structural system supporting the roof has also developed cracks at critical junctions.

Existing layout: Proposed layout:

Pitched roof Architectural language

Front porch Community interaction

Proposed view of the house from street

Accessibility Facade retaining local Architectural language

Flexible outdoor area

Climate Analysis:

Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) analysis:

Daylight Autonomy of the liveable spaces sDA of the Existing building : 54% at 300 lux.

Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE) analysis:

Daylight Autonomy of the liveable spaces sDA of the Proposed Retrofitted building : 72% at 300 lux.

Annual Solar Exposure of the existing building: 29% Annual Solar Exposure of the retrofitted building: 6%, LEED recommendation <10%