Just yesterday, we took the project to the next level. From what was just an idea... an idea which has been worked and reworked in our minds for almost an decade... and then put into Program form via our architects request, we have now put the project into full swing. With schematic design in hand, and a commitment to sustainable design concepts via the LEED for Home rating system, we entered an eight hour day working alongside some of the most educated people in their respective fields. Architecture, engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical, civil), renewable energies, designers / CAD, energy efficiency, construction, green consultanting, etc., were represented and look to for comment. 15 people along with Sarah and I, shared ideas for the home, concepts for operation, and synergies, trade-offs, and exploration for how this present form design will methodically morph into a living, breathing, smart home. Thanks to Jackie, detailed minutes of the meeting were collected which will be posted next week. In the meantime, please take note of the agenda we followed for Day 1.
Southwell Residential Project
Design Charette
April 30, 2008
Conference Room ~ ‘EXIT’ Realty
AGENDA
9:00 a.m.
Design Charette
April 30, 2008
Conference Room ~ ‘EXIT’ Realty
AGENDA
9:00 a.m.
Welcome Don Briggs, Architect
Introductions of owners – Tim and Sarah Southwell
Review of agenda protocol
9:10 a.m.
Introductions of owners – Tim and Sarah Southwell
Review of agenda protocol
9:10 a.m.
Self Introductions All Participants
Each team member will introduce themselvesand briefly describe their discipline,
the services they provide andwhat they bring to this project
9:40 a.m.
Each team member will introduce themselvesand briefly describe their discipline,
the services they provide andwhat they bring to this project
9:40 a.m.
Project Goals and Objectives Tim and Sarah Southwell, Owners
An overview of: the LEED process;
the LEED for Homes Rating System;
the integration of the LEED process and rating system
with the owners’ desires for their “dream home”
A Review of: The "Innovation & Design Process" (ID) and the Home Size Adjustment issue
An overview of: the LEED process;
the LEED for Homes Rating System;
the integration of the LEED process and rating system
with the owners’ desires for their “dream home”
A Review of: The "Innovation & Design Process" (ID) and the Home Size Adjustment issue
10:00 a.m.
Design Overview Don Briggs, Tim Southwell
The Site : A review of the site characteristics
The Building: A review of the characteristics and conceptual
design of the house Briefly address "Sustainable Sites" (SS) category
Feedback, Question and Answer Session
10:30 a.m.
The Site : A review of the site characteristics
The Building: A review of the characteristics and conceptual
design of the house Briefly address "Sustainable Sites" (SS) category
Feedback, Question and Answer Session
10:30 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
Energy and Environmental Design- HVAC Selected Participants
Kristen Shewfelt, Russ Hellem, Brian Solan, Lee Tavenner
Explore: a) An initial goal of reduced fossil fuel dependency leading to ultimate fossil fuel independence;
b) Alternatives and methods necessary to create
an energy efficient home;
c) Utilization of passive orientation strategies;
d) Active power generation alternatives;
e) Water stewardship practices with minimal impact on the site
and the environment
Kristen Shewfelt, Russ Hellem, Brian Solan, Lee Tavenner
Explore: a) An initial goal of reduced fossil fuel dependency leading to ultimate fossil fuel independence;
b) Alternatives and methods necessary to create
an energy efficient home;
c) Utilization of passive orientation strategies;
d) Active power generation alternatives;
e) Water stewardship practices with minimal impact on the site
and the environment
Review LEED categories:
"Water Efficiency" (WE);
"Energy & Atmosphere" (EA )and"Indoor Environmental Quality" (EQ)
12:00 p.m.
"Water Efficiency" (WE);
"Energy & Atmosphere" (EA )and"Indoor Environmental Quality" (EQ)
12:00 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Building Envelope and Construction Selected Participants
Jim Albrecht, Rick Shaw, Dick Morgenstern, Eldon Patterson, Russ Hellem, Brian Solan
Exploration of alternatives in: Construction methods, systems and materials for foundation, floors, walls, windows, doors and roofs.
Each alternative, for the envelope of the building and its’ interior, should be considered with respect to: Local supplies, R-values, air tightness, environmental impact, toxicity (low VOC), maintenance, and sustainability
LEED categories, Materials & Resources (MR), and the implementation of the administrative functions from all the other categories will be reviewed.
2:30 p.m.
Jim Albrecht, Rick Shaw, Dick Morgenstern, Eldon Patterson, Russ Hellem, Brian Solan
Exploration of alternatives in: Construction methods, systems and materials for foundation, floors, walls, windows, doors and roofs.
Each alternative, for the envelope of the building and its’ interior, should be considered with respect to: Local supplies, R-values, air tightness, environmental impact, toxicity (low VOC), maintenance, and sustainability
LEED categories, Materials & Resources (MR), and the implementation of the administrative functions from all the other categories will be reviewed.
2:30 p.m.
Break
2:45 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
Design Integration ~ ‘Pulling It All Together’ All Participants
Discussion on how to integrate the various systems into the conceptual design; what areas need to be studied further, what design elements can remain, what needto go, etc. This is the time for the team to identify what areas needmore research and assign tasks to the specific team members.
5:00p.m.
Discussion on how to integrate the various systems into the conceptual design; what areas need to be studied further, what design elements can remain, what needto go, etc. This is the time for the team to identify what areas needmore research and assign tasks to the specific team members.
5:00p.m.
Summary and Conclusion Don Briggs
Stay tuned, as in the coming week we will post minutes of the meeting, detail immediate research assignments for Project Team members, and get you out to the site for first hand accounts of all activities pertaining to our Dream Home project.
Happy Thoughts,
Tim
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