External Consideration |
Design
Outcome |
N/A |
Site Planning |
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| Site Selection |
- 176 acre site of farmland & woods overlook the city of Ithaca |
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| Campus vs. High-Rise |
- Co housing arrangement (20-30 homes along a pedestrian street) |
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| Solar Access & Orientation |
-South facing windows absorb solar heat |
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| Prevailing Winds |
-Future provisions for wind-generated resistance electric heating |
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| Adjacent Buildings |
-Cohousing
-Share heating units: every 8 homes are linked together w/ a single generator that taps
natural heat existing underground |
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| Disturbance of site throughout construction |
- attempts made to reduce site disturbance |
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| Construction Waste Management |
-waste is recycled when available |
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| Access/Egress & Circulation |
- acess to the site is setback off the roadway approx. 400 yards |
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| Outdoor Lighting & Safety |
|
X |
Environmental Impact |
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| Restoration & Preservation of Flora & Fauna |
-preserving & restoring over 80% of land as green space |
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| Groundwater control/ erosion control |
- watershed area to control erosion |
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| Ecosystems (air, water, soil) |
-all attempts made to keep ecosystesm in balance, -future greywater recycling
system |
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Transportation |
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| Biking /Walking |
-walking only on-site |
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| Mass Transit |
|
X |
| Shuttle /Bus |
|
X |
| Commuter Rideshare |
-not organized |
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| Parking |
-Shared parking lot separated from homes |
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Noise & Vibration |
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| Effect of surrounding noise & vibration on new buildings |
|
X |
| Amount of noise released into environment |
-residential setting |
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Core &
Envelope |
Design Considerations
|
N/A |
Circulation |
|
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| Stairwell Placement |
|
X |
| Lighting, Heating & Cooling |
-unit sizes are kept to a minimum |
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| Wayfinding |
-path system throughout site |
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| Building Form /Shape |
-Size of homes range from 922sf for one bedroom to 1300sf for three bedrooms |
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| Energy Efficiency |
- every 8 homes share heating units |
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| Harmony w/Environment |
- natural materials used on sitein order to harmonize with natural surroundings |
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HVAC |
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| Self-sufficient |
|
X |
| Renewable Fuels |
-every 8 homes are linked to a single generator that taps natural hear existing
underground, -future renewable energy inputs |
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| Fossil Fuels |
- natural gas |
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| Ventilation |
- natural ventilation |
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| Cooling System |
- natural ventilation |
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| HVAC Intake & Exhaust |
|
X |
| Personal Environment Modules |
|
X |
Glazing |
|
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| Lightshelves |
|
X |
| Daylighting Monitors |
|
X |
| Occupancy Sensors |
|
X |
| Superwindows |
-high-efficiency triple-paned |
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| South Facing Glass |
- south facing windows in all facilities |
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| Skylights & Clerestories |
-skylights used in homes |
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| Courtyards & Atria |
- homes exposed to courtyard and exterior site |
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Insulation / Energy Efficiency |
|
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| High Insulation |
-super-insulated with 6" of cellulose plastic housewrap, double wall which allows
plumbing and wiring to run completely inside the insulating barrier |
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| Low Emission |
|
X |
| Recyclable & Natural Materials |
|
X |
| Earth Covered Building |
|
X |
| Asbestos |
|
X |
Building Lifecycle/ Longevity |
|
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| Adaptive Reuse |
- future residential housing |
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| Monitoring Systems or Devices |
- regular community meetings |
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Materials |
|
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| Natural Materials |
- natural materials used throughout construction of site |
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| Recyclable & Renewable |
-used recycled materials where appropriate |
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| Local Materials |
- Used local materials |
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| Non-toxic/ Low-toxicity |
|
X |
| Harmony w/Environment |
- Use of materials that are harmonious with environment |
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Roofing |
|
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| Storm Water Drainage |
- sited to permit storm water drainage |
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| Roof Top Units |
|
X |
| Solar Units |
-solar panels |
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| Indoor Ecology |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
Space Planning |
|
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| Smaller spaces w/large group areas |
- small homes with green space next to each |
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| Shared spaces |
-Common House equipped with kitchen and dining rooms, offices, laundry facilities and
meeting spaces for all residents |
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| Telecommuters |
- access permits telecommuting |
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Indoor Air Quality |
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| Air Changes per hour |
|
X |
| Smoking Policy |
|
X |
| Air Filtration |
|
X |
| Natural Ventilation |
- operable windows |
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| Building Materials |
- natural materials- wood |
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| "Breathing Skin" |
- plastic housewrap does not permit |
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| Pesticide Use |
-not permitted |
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| Indoor Flora |
- individual preference |
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Lighting |
|
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| Natural Daylighting |
- maximum solar gain through south facing window walls |
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| Artificial Lighting |
- compact fluorescent lighting |
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| Circuiting & Switching |
|
X |
| Material /
Product Content |
Design Considerations |
N/A |
| |
-residential interiors are finished according to
individual preferences with a large use of natural materials |
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Furniture |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
- natural materials used in construction of facilties |
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| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
|
X |
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Renewability |
|
X |
Walls & Partitions |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
|
X |
| Prodcut Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Renewability |
|
X |
Fabrics |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
|
X |
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Renewability |
|
X |
Flooring & Carpeting |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
- wood flooring |
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| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
|
X |
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Renewability |
|
X |
Appliances |
|
|
| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
|
X |
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Renewability |
- smaller convection ovens rather than full-size ovens, and smaller refrigerators |
|
Finishes & Laminates |
|
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| Natural & Recycled |
|
X |
| Raw Materials |
|
X |
| Acquisition |
|
X |
| Processing & Mfr. |
|
X |
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Renewability |
|
X |
Products |
|
|
| Natural or Recycled |
- natural and recycled products used |
|
| Product Distribution |
|
X |
| No / Low Emissions |
|
X |
| Disposal & Renewability |
- recycling shed located in carports |
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External Considerations Case Study