Project Bruin

Envelope Construction Assumptions

(Set for Energy Analysis)

Generally, my design is a mix of insulated wall assemblies and curtain wall glass (assumed to be double glazed, clear, low-e coating).

The below construction sets were used for the schematic design of the envelope.

As for specific modeling of the wall components, I set the exterior walls to still be generic, though they will (for all intents and purposes), but analyzed as the frame wall with 8 in insulation. This will likely be something of the sort of an insulated metal panel wall construction (where there is not glazing).

For the most part, I tried to prioritize south facing mass curtain wall, while making sure to limit the amount of windows on east/west facades. In addition to this, I kept windows out of the side of the auditorium that has the theater, but wanted a good amount of light coming in from above in the lobby.

The central atriums for buildings 1 and 2 attempts to bring light to the non-southern parts of the building to evenly distribute diffuse light through the space.

I finally added an all glass greenhouse to support the garden exhibit and local garden just north-east of the site.

All exterior entrance doors are either aluminum/glass or full glass doors.

Lighting Analysis

Below are RGB and lighting illuminance renderings showing the amount of daylighting for various spaces.

Auditorium - First Floor Lobby

Education/Museum - Level 2

Office - First Floor

Corridor Looking at Building 2 and Auditorium

Upper Corridor Looking out to Building 2 and Auditorium

Solar Analysis of Roof

Insight Energy Analysis

I am still working on iterating this design to substantially bring down the EUI while still keeping the aesthetics of the campus. I am still working to see if I need any shading or suncontrol devices other than window shades on the E/W facades of the building.