MasudaNaoyaList your three or four guiding design goals using this format for each goal:
Goal 1: short description of the goal
- Measure: the metric that you’ll use to measure this goal
- Targets:
- minimally acceptable value
- desired / target value
- Strategies:
- one design strategy that I’d like to explore in my design to achieve this goal
- a second design strategy for achieving this goal
- Project Goals
My project aims to integrate traditional Japanese architecture with modern high-rise construction, using sustainable timber-based design. The key goals are:
1.1 Sustainability
Reduce carbon footprint through the use of timber as a primary construction material.
Utilize renewable and locally sourced materials to minimize environmental impact.
Optimize the building’s life-cycle performance to reduce waste and energy consumption.
1.2 Fusion of Tradition & Innovation
Incorporate architectural aesthetics inspired by Ginkaku-ji and Katsura Imperial Villa, including traditional spatial composition, material selection, and craftsmanship.
Implement modern structural innovations to enable high-rise timber construction.
Integrate Japanese natural design elements (e.g., engawa, shoji, and fusuma) in a way that meets contemporary functionality and efficiency standards.
1.3 Livability & Comfort
Enhance the thermal comfort and natural lighting with passive design principles.
Create a warm and inviting atmosphere using timber's natural texture and scent.
As Exhibition, design adaptable spaces that adjust to seasonal climate changes and user needs.
- Key Performance Measures & Targets
Assumptions:
CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) and LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) will be used to enhance structural integrity.
The building will incorporate passive solar design and high-performance insulation to reduce energy demand.
A mixed-use program will be considered, balancing residential, office, and commercial spaces to optimize operational energy efficiency.
Goal | Measure | Min Acceptable Target | Aspirational Target |
CO2 Reduction | % Reduction in CO₂ emissions (compared to conventional concrete structures) | 30% | 50% |
Timber Usage in Structure | % of structural components made from engineered wood (e.g., CLT, LVL) | 50% | 80% |
Energy Efficiency | Annual energy consumption (kWh/m²) | ≦100 kWh/m2 | ≦75 kWh/m2 |
Daylight Optimization | % of occupied spaces with natural daylight access | 60% | 85% |
Thermal Comfort | Indoor temperature stability without mechanical heating/cooling (°C) | ±3°variation | ±1°variation |
- Strategies for Achieving Targets
3.1 Structural Strategies
Use engineered timber (CLT & LVL) as the primary load-bearing material, ensuring strength and earthquake resistance.
Hybrid structural system integrating steel reinforcement in critical joints for additional stability.
Modular prefabrication techniques to enhance construction efficiency and waste reduction.
3.2 Energy & Environmental Strategies
Passive Cooling & Heating:
Deep overhangs inspired by traditional Japanese architecture to reduce summer heat gain.
Natural cross-ventilation strategies through carefully placed openings and atriums.
Renewable Energy Integration:
Rooftop solar panels generating at least 20% of the building’s electricity.
Geothermal heat pumps to supplement heating and cooling needs.
Water Management:
Rainwater harvesting for non-potable uses (target: 50% reduction in potable water consumption).
Permeable surfaces and green roofs to reduce stormwater runoff.
3.3 Design & Aesthetic Strategies
Inspired by Ginkaku-ji and Katsura Imperial Villa:
Use of natural wood finishes combined with modern fire-resistant treatments.
Tatami-inspired flexible layouts for adaptable interior spaces.
Engawa-style terraces that serve as buffer zones between indoors and outdoors.
Biophilic Design Elements:
Indoor courtyards and green walls to improve air quality and well-being.
Water features that contribute to microclimate cooling.
- Future Considerations
As the project progresses, these ideas will be further refined in Module 4 (Building Form & Massing). Key considerations will include:
Optimizing building height and shape to balance aesthetics, structural feasibility, and sustainability.
Exploring prefabrication techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce construction waste.
Refining facade design to maximize energy performance and integrate solar shading.