For this case, the location of my project is the Jasper Biological Preserve. Here is the aerial view of this place.
Google Maps shows that there are almost no buildings in this area and there is relatively rural. There is a lot of green vegetation and water source, which can meet my previous goal of having more contact with the environment. What’s more, based on the topographic map, the gentle terrain here is suitable for all kinds of buildings.
The weather in this area is pleasant and there is not much precipitation. According to the psychrometric chart below, we can see the most significant factor is “Heating. Add humidification if needed”. That means generating solar power can be useful for improving comfort and saving energy.
The sun path in Jasper Biological Preserve is shown below. And I did solar analysis for two alternatives of my main building: the slopes of them tilt at 90 degrees to each other. These informations can help me to decide the orientation of the building and which direction should the solar PV faces.
According to the results above, the main building runs north-south, and the roof slopes to the south can collect more solar energy.
So here is the sketch of my building design. Solar panels on the roof of main building are tilted at an angle to make better use of the sun's energy. Natural wind can enter the building through slant opening gaps, enhancing air circulation. There is a roof garden on the other building and collect rainwater at the same time.
An energy model was then generated for this whole building. To meet the benchmark of Architecture 2030, I adjusted the values of several factors. According to the last photo, I think the most important factors are lighting efficiency, operating schedule and PV-surface coverage.
