Design Journal Entry - Module 3

Goal 1: Reduce Energy Usage

• Measure: EUI
• Targets:
• I want the site to be net-zero energy
• At a minimum, I want 50% reduction in EUI
• Meet LEED Standards for energy efficiency
• Strategies:
• I would like to place many solar panels on the site as possible to take advantage of the (likely) desert landscaping
• Utilizing as many natural HVAC techniques as possible to reduce cooling/heating loads
• Have a well-designed building envelope

Goal 2: Public Serving

• Measure: Amount of social and educational spaces
• Targets:
• For the site to be as welcoming as possible to visitors
• To make the center cost accessible
• Provide alternative transportation options
• Strategies:
• Incorporate bike parking and shuttle space
• Have on-site restaurant or cafe
• Have spaces for school groups alongside exhibits
• Keep building costs down in order to keep admission costs down

Goal 3: Sustainable Materials

• Measure: Embodied carbon in building materials
• Targets:
• Use 75% locally sourced materials
• Minimize use of traditional concrete
• Minimize embodied carbon in materials
• Strategies:
• Using LCA data to determine the sustainability of the materials
• Making use of wood products