WEEK 3This past week, we powered through code analysis, played with the spacing of activities, and s
WEEK 3This past week, we powered through code analysis, played with the spacing of activities, and started design charrettes! Analyzing and interpreting the International Building Code for a multi-use existing building can be tough, but we did it! Focusing on fire safety for the entire building, we addressed the second and third floors’ options for egress. There is a high probability the stairs that will be used for these means of egress will affect our courtyard design greatly. We have come up with three iterations that involve the right-of-way on the West side, the North facade in the alley, and the facades facing the courtyard. We’ll soon be working with our code consultants, Cheryl Noel and Ravi Ricker from Chicago, to review our code analysis and discuss which egress iteration is the safest for the building’s occupants. Continuing to experiment with the Newbern Library courtyard and the Faunsdale Community Center courtyard, we are beginning to notice the similarities and differences they have with the courtyard of the Hub. Inserting various activities, such as tutoring, yoga, gardening, and performances, into the three courtyard plans is helping us think about tree organization and surface materials. Combining our research of egress and activities with shading studies, we started our design charrettes! At twelve minutes each, we focused on the connection to the ground floor interior, surface patterns, egress, and tree placement. After looking through the International Building Code day after day, it felt good to finally get creative with some sketching! -- source link
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