For the Exterior Wall Systems, I used cross-laminated timber with a cladding texture as shown below:
These walls are sloped at a 10 deg angle to have an overcast on the windows so that they do not absorb heat during peak afternoon time.
For Curtain walls, most of the south facing walls are curtain walls as shown:
This is because I will be applying certain solar panels within these walls and maximize the exposure to the sun. It should look like this:
All curtain glazing is to be Guardian LowE Shaded Glass - doubled glazed. Here are the specs:
0.38 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, 70% Visible Light Transmittance
Windows have been added aesthetically and per room schedule. Same specs as curtain walls.
Due to my parametric roof design, there are no skylights. However, I will add this as I panelize the parametric roof where daylight does not reach.
Due to the sloping exterior walls, roof overhangs are not required. However, minimal amount has been added for aesthetic purposes.
Floor systems - 5” Slab on Grade for Lvl 1, 3” LW Conc on Steel Deck for Lvl 2. This has been applied just from experience as a Structural Engineer for a typical Composite Steel System.
No decks and terraces along the main building.
Roof systems - currently I have a 12” R38 Insulated Roof. However, this will change as I panelize my parametric roof according to the needs of the building.
Energy Analysis
Daylight Analysis
Level 2:
Level 1:
The red area in the middle room is intended as such so that it is an education room where illuminations and lighting displays can guide the patron’s journey into the exhibitions.
The daylight on level 2 is ample due to high curtain walls with the raised parametric roof.