Putting the Roof of the LAC to Use Holly Johnsen, Chris Byron, Craig Weidert
Dec 17, 2015
Goals:
So much space! Proof of concept: how
we can use this space
Classroom above the Aerobics Room
Solar Panels on the Gym
Motivation
Good weather Lack of outdoor classroom space Satisfaction of roof instinct Under-utilization of roof space
Access, Deck, Railing
Plastic deck from recycled plastic Footings over structural
strong points Allows for use of
existing drainage system
Railing Will match trim on rest
of LAC
Ideal classroom location!Ideal classroom location! Access provided through the Riggs Access provided through the Riggs roomroom
Shade and Lighting
Canopy retracts underneath eave Laid out in strips for easy
maintenance / replacement Staggered for shade
coverage and ventilation Track lighting under eave Lighting on railing
extension Some lighting may be
pointed up at the canopy for diffuse lighting
http://www.rg3.com/
Classroom and Furniture Wall mounted
whiteboards under the eave
Portable whiteboards may be stored indoors
Ergonomic chairs and desks Durable outdoor
material Sized to be modular
and facilitate group work
Flowers and Aesthetics Shallow flower boxes on
top of the roof overhang Colorful Southern California
native plants Watered with a drip line from
existing plumbing in Riggs/Baker room
Built off of the ground to provide for drainage
Solar Panel Motivation and Layout
300+ days of sunshine per year
Successful small scale solar panels on Case Dorm
Puts energy back onto the grid
Rows of panels on “A” frames on gym roof
LEED and Master Plan
Heat island reduction Increases renewable energy Re-adaptive use of existing space Use of recycled materials Native plants Provides an attractive meeting place to
promote campus community Increases quality of student life
Bibliography
Q Learn Intelligent Furniture - http://www.qlearn.co.uk/site/index.php
Plastic Lumber Yard - http://www.plasticlumberyard.com/
Harvey Mudd College Master Plan - http://www.hmc.edu/committee/masterplan/
LEED Guidelines - http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19