Jinglin Duan

Journal Entry For
Module 3 - Project Goals Targets & Strategies

General idea of space:

Exhibition space located at Jasper Ridge that's focused on promoting sustainable construction practices. Building has a certain certification for energy efficiency and sustainability and will blend in with the environment and promote a healthy appreciation for nature.

Design Goal 1: Maximize user comfort and encourages healthy behaviours

Measure:

  • Measure of natural light
  • Feedback of visitors
  • Walkability measure?

Target:

  • 75% building has to be able to be naturally lit all year
  • Minimize elevators and cramped spaces

Strategies:

  • Large open slightly spiral staircases to encourage walking in open space
  • Lots of windows to let in light
  • Interaction with greenery both inside and outside of the building

Design Goal 2: Minimizes energy use and be sustainable in its operation

Measure:

  • Energy Use Intensity in wattage / time / area

Target:

  • Net 0 site energy and can be self sustaining in that department

Strategies:

  • Ensure building orientation / design allows for maximum daylight to get in and heat up the building in colder temperatures while making sure it doesn't overheat when it's hot
  • High HVAC efficiency to ensure
  • Solar power
  • Insulation technologies
  • Sensors to minimize lighting as it is the largest source of energy use in commercial buildings

Design Goal 3: Uses sustainable materials and blends into environment.

Measure:

  • LEED certification
  • Amount of recycled material
  • Visual assessment

Target:

  • LEED Gold certification
  • Blends into the environment
  • 25% recycled materials

Strategies:

  • Use of natural materials
  • CLT or FSC certified sources for wood
  • Design to fit the environment