Project Goals

Goal 1: Net Zero Site Energy

• Measure:  SSF
• Targets:
• 0.8
• 1.0
• Strategies:
• Limit need for HVAC system by using intelligent heating and cooling like Y2E2
• Make building as thermally efficient as possible, using trombe walls, ductless GHP, and high R-Value materials

Goal 2: 100% Natural Lighting

• Measure:  the square footage requiring artificial lighting during the day
• Targets:
• 70%
• 100%
• Strategies:
• Model my walls/windows after the NREL who were able to achieve 100% natural lighting

• Conscious use of windows and locations

Goal 3: 50% Reduction in Carbon Footprint of Materials

• Measure:  the % reduction in carbon footprint of materials as compared to a conventional concrete structure based on rough approximation of amount used. Like the module explained, I would likely use a different amount of timber than concrete, but hopefully I can determine a way to approximate the amount of concrete I would have used.
• Targets:
• 20% reduction
• 50% reduction
• Strategies:
• Research concrete alternatives and what would be suitable for this structure
• Determine loads the structure will need to support so that it is not over-designed and uses more material than needed

Goal 4: Maximize Plants and Green Space

• Measure:  This goal will likely need to be adjusted once I get to actual work, but having 1 ft^2 of green space for every 4 ft^2 of floor space seems like a doable goal. But could be totally off and will be something I would like to ask about for weekly meeting.
• Targets:
• 1:6 ratio
• 1:4 ratio
• Strategies:
• Including a courtyard to meet the majority of this goal
• Including green spaces indoors as well to make setting feel as natural as possible (especially in combination with natural lighting).