Design Journal Entry - Module 12 Wrap Up

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Module 12 - Sharing Your Project

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Mar 15, 2025 10:48 PM

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Mar 15, 2025 11:09 PM

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Key / Essential / Unique Design Features that you explored in your project.

Passive Design & Façade Optimization: The L-shaped configuration maximizes natural daylight while reducing glare, improving indoor comfort.
Sustainability & Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Strategy: The building integrates high-efficiency solar panels and rainwater harvesting.
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) & Hybrid Structural System: A fusion of traditional Japanese wood construction with modern steel framing allows large, open spaces while maintaining a warm aesthetic.
Zen-Inspired Courtyard: A first-floor patio features a meditative dry landscape garden, reinforcing the spirit of Zen.
Adaptive HVAC & Smart Lighting: VAV systems, radiant heating/cooling, daylight sensors, and motion detectors optimize energy use.

Your Big Successes -- what worked very well and what features you're most proud to share as examples to inspire others. The biggest success of this project was achieving one of my primary goals: the fusion of traditional Japanese wooden architecture with modern high-rise construction. The designated floor area for this assignment made it feasible to explore this concept effectively. Globally, there are no existing examples of fully wooden structures of this scale. If wooden construction becomes more viable for larger buildings in urban areas, it will significantly contribute to more sustainable architecture.
Your Big Challenges -- what aspects of the project created the biggest challenges and what would you do differently (in hindsight) to avoid or overcome these challenges. The biggest challenge was navigating Revit’s interface. Since I had limited experience with 3D modeling tools, modifying the building as intended was quite difficult, especially when working with vertical elements. Additionally, the version of Revit I installed was the Japanese edition, which used SI units by default. Designing in feet and inches made it challenging to visualize the scale of the building accurately.
Lessons Learned -- what sage words of advice would you share with other students who are embarking on a similar project. As a construction site supervisor in Japan, I had primarily viewed buildings from an architectural perspective. This project gave me the opportunity to approach design from an MEP (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Lighting) perspective. I learned how complex it is to integrate these systems under various constraints. Furthermore, resolving clashes between MEP, architectural, and structural models was a significant challenge, emphasizing the importance of coordination in building design.