Design Journal Entry - Module 3

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Module 3 - Project Goals Targets & Strategies

Goal 1: Reduction in Carbon Emissions

  • Measure:  Cradle-to-grave embodied carbon analysis (in kg of CO2 eq)
  • Targets:
    • minimally acceptable value: 30% reduction from previous year baseline for building of equal size
    • desired / target value: 40% reduction from previous year baseline for building of equal size
  • Strategies:
    • carbon sequestration through native plants
    • utilizing passive thermal heating through placement of windows
    • incorporate natural lighting through windows to lower lighting demand (and therefore electricity demand)
    • local sourcing of materials
    • reclaimed material use/ reuse of materials
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Goal 2: Sustainable sourcing/use of materials

  • Measure:   Evaluation of proportion of materials reclaimed/reused for building in conjunction with the material baselines outlined from the 2021 carbon leadership forum in terms of embodied carbon.
  • Targets:
    • minimally acceptable value: 30% materials reclaimed/reused
    • desired / target value: 50% materials reclaimed/reused
  • Strategies:
    • lessen concrete use/needs
    • local material allocation
    • use of wood and natural materials within insulation

Goal 3: Net-zero Energy Site Status

  • Measure:  Measuring the input electricity from the grid in comparison to the output of solar energy in kWh
  • Targets:
    • minimally acceptable value: input/output ratio of 0.5
    • desired / target value: input/output ratio of 1
  • Strategies:
    • solar array on roof and over parking garage/lot
    • energy-efficient design to lower energy demand of building
    • passive heating/cooling
    • use of natural lighting via windows to decrease lighting needs
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Goal 4: Create a space that promotes happiness, learning, and community

  • Measure:  Visitor happiness and overall experience
  • Targets:
    • minimally acceptable value: 60% visitor satisfaction rate
    • desired / target value: 85% visitor satisfaction rate
  • Strategies:
    • survey for visitors to comment on the space
    • visitor interaction with the space through activities, learning exhibitions
    • visitor interaction with active spaces
    • natural lighting
    • natural life (plants, use of natural materials like wood, rock, greenery)