Kenya Relief - Design Charette Team 3 Presentation

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Presented by:o Shanita Rutland, M ARCH

Centric Design Group (Detroit MI)

DHDHDHHDHDo Centric Design Group (Detroit, MI)o University of Detroit Mercy alumnus

o Wiley Roberts, B ARCHo Centric Design Group (Detroit, MI)o Bowling Green State University alumnus

o Alexander Froehlich, LEED AP, M ARCHo NORR, LLC (Detroit, MI)o University of Detroit Mercy alumnusy y

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Building Design Challenges

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Challenge 1:Concerns about Seismic Conditions (Earthquakes) near Western Kenya/Tanzania borderKENYA

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Recent news: Earthquake SwarmRecent news: Earthquake Swarm Causes Mass Panic in East AfricaA id f E Af i f h K i l h f d M i M j l dA wide area of East Africa from the Kenyan capital to the famed Masi Mara game reserve was jolted by a swarm of seven earthquakes centered just south of the Kenya‐Tanzania border. | July 20 , 2007Resource: http://www.earthweek.com/online/ew070720/ew070720n.html

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Challenge 1:Concerns about Seismic Conditions (Earthquakes) near Western Kenya/Tanzania border KENYAborder

DHDHDHHDHDSolution: R d th f f i tiff/ i id ti b ildi t h i ( t & Reduce the focus of using stiff/rigid connecting building techniques (concrete &

masonry units) for structural supports.

Consider using steel framing (Post, beam, and truss) construction as a safer alternative to building design to avoid catastrophic collapses.

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g g gChallenge 2:Local Building Trades knowledge, lack of d d i i dKENYAadvanced construction equipment, and prohibitive costs related to intricate building design/technique.

DHDHDHHDHDSolution: There is beauty in simplicity. Simple floorplate and formwork layouts will Reduce the cost of building and improve the ease of building for local trades.

Building Design ChallengesChallenge 3:

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Challenge 3:Safety & SecurityProtection of children is a high priority. Kidnappings and the close proximity toKENYAKidnappings and the close proximity to the Tanzanian border, which has news of civil unrest against Christian relief aid agencies are possible threat.

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Solution: As the site serves as an orphanage, the volunteers and staff that make up the p g , p

nurturing efforts of the Kenya Relief Organization recognize the value of the lives of these children as future leaders and builders of our global community, along with regional success.

Per suggestion of the Kenya Relief Organization, a 8‐10’ tall brick wall with barbed wire atop, will surround the perimeter campus of the proposed building site.

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Problem 1:Concerns about Seismic Conditions (Earthquakes) near Western Kenya/Tanzania border KENYAborder

DHDHDHHDHDSolution: R d th f f i tiff/ i id ti b ildi t h i ( t & Reduce the focus of using stiff/rigid connecting building techniques (concrete &

masonry units) for structural supports.

Consider using steel framing (Post, beam, and truss) construction as a safer alternative to building design to avoid catastrophic collapses.

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• Concept: Environmental sustainability was anConcept: Environmental sustainability was an important facet for the Kenya Relief project efforts, as the academy aims to create and foster leaders within in a regional and global context. The following environmental design principles learned from the Shill j t t d i l d d iShillong project case study were included in our design proposal:

Rainwater Harvesting:Rainwater Harvesting: • Monthly Rainfall averages of around 5” occur throughout the year However rainfall will not bethroughout the year. However, rainfall will not be the only resource used to supply water to the site. By actively collecting rainwater for ancillary uses likeBy actively collecting rainwater for ancillary uses like irrigation for potential gardens and graywateractivities. Gutters will line the roof perimeter channeling the rain water into an underground tank, where it will be pumped and stored into a rainwater

h d t k f t il t fl hi d i i tioverhead tank for toilet flushing and irrigation.

DaylightingDaylighting• As the school and cafeteria operates during daytime hours and use of electricity towards lighting y g gdemands is not ideal, a primary objective of the design is to use daylighting as much as possible for visual comfort and energy savings.

Natural VentilationNatural Ventilation• Kenya Relief’s climate is rather ideal for natural ventilation and its

moderate temperatures throughout the year assist in reducing the need for extensive measures in providing non‐traditional regionalneed for extensive measures in providing non traditional regional building items like insulation. A key goal for the proposed design is used to achieve thermal comfort for all end users. Our building design aims to use the warm heat spaces that our through daylighting and allow for natural ventilation through the buildingdaylighting and allow for natural ventilation through the building. In our design concept, air flow will be driven by wind‐pressure and stack ventilation, where warm air is exhausted out from higher clerestory windows. During the cooler days, when clerestory windows are shut “stratification” of warm air due to solar andwindows are shut, stratification of warm air due to solar and internal gains will be offset by heat loss from the upper roof and window area, keeping the space warm.








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Kenya Relief: “Open Arms Project”Kenya Relief: Open Arms Project Plan Detail

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Kenya Relief: “Open Arms Project”Kenya Relief: Open Arms Project Plan Detail

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KENYA RELIEFCAFETERIA & KITCHEN DESIGN PROPOSALKENYA Thank you for the opportunity to use

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