3.3.4. Energy Codes

1.    Follow the link to What’s Happening in Your State. Based on the map and key, what is the status of the energy codes in Indiana (where the Keystone Library building is located)? What is the energy code status in neighboring states? What is the energy code status in your state?
In my state, Indiana, the status of the energy codes is equivelant to ASHRAE 90.1-2007. The nieghboring states of illinois, Michigan, and Ohio have different energy code status'. Illinois: 2012 IECC, Michigan: ASHRAE 90.1-2007, Ohio: 2009 IECC

2.    What is needed in order to comply with the energy code (using the prescriptive approach presented in the PowerPoint) with regard to the unheated slab on grade for the Keystone Project? If the project were located in Montana, what would be the requirement for perimeter slab insulation?
Niether have requirements.

3. Calculate the percentage of exterior wall composed of fenestration to verify that the area of fenestration is less than or equal to 40%.

3177.87/10047.71= .31627  32 %
4. Assume that the client would like to provide shading for the fenestrations on the south face of the building in order to protect the library books and resources from damage from the sun. Research methods to provide window shading and paste in a preliminary design that would provide shading such that the resulting projection factor does not restrict the use of windows based on the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient.

You would use overhangs to provide shading
5. Calculate the heat loss through the new second floor wall in the Keystone Library Renovation. Assume an interior temperature of 68 degrees F and an exterior temperature of 32 degrees F. 

Area of Curtain Wall: 1174.40
Delta T: 36 Degrees
U Value: .5988

Formula: Q=A*U*DeltaT
36*.5988*1070.49=21270.74 BTU/hour
Conclusion

6.    What is the purpose of energy codes?

The purpose of energy codes are to make sure that the building is an appropraite level of efficiency 
 

7.    How does adding a vestibule improve energy efficiency?

A vestible allows cold air to not enter into the building during the winter and for cool air to stay in during the summer.

8.     What recommendations would you make to improve the energy efficiency of the existing structure during the renovation process for the Keystone Library?
A couple of ways to improove the energy effeciency of the Keystone library would be to add solar panals to the second level, along with high sky lights to gain light and produce heat.

Activity 3.1.2.

1.    Identify the Building Code that applies in Noblesville by reviewing Section 154.04 Adoption of Rules by Reference in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances.

The building code is called The Indiana Building Code.

2.    Visit the Indiana Association of Building Officials website at http://www.iabo.com/ and follow the link to Current Codes. On which model code is the current Indiana Building Code based?

The current Indiana Building Code is based on the 2006 International Building Code.

3.    Using the International Building Code, find the Use and Occupancy classification of the proposed new Keystone Building.

Assembly uses intended for worship, recreation or amusement and other assembly uses not classified elsewhere in Group A including.

4.    Using the International Building Code, describe each of the four types of construction. Based on the existing structure, under which of these types of construction could the Keystone Building fall? See section 503.1.

602.2 Types I and II. Types I and II construction are those types of construction in which the building elements listed in Table 601 are of noncombustible materials, except as permitted in Section 603 and elsewhere in this code.
602.3 Type III. Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by this code. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies of a 2-hour rating or less.
602.4 Type IV. Type IV construction (Heavy Timber, HT) is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of solid or laminated wood without concealed spaces. The details of Type IV construction shall comply with the provisions of this section. Fire-retardant-treated wood framing complying with Section 2303.2 shall be permitted within exterior wall assemblies with a 2-hour rating or less. Minimum solid sawn nominal dimensions are required for structures built using Type IV construction (HT). For glued-laminated members the equivalent net finished width and depths corresponding to the minimum nominal width and depths of solid sawn lumber are required as specified in Table 602.4.
602.5 Type V. Type V construction is that type of construction in which the structural elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by this code.

The Key Stone building would fall under type IV

 5.    Compare the allowable Building Heights and Areas (IBC 2009 Table 503) for the Keystone Library using different construction types. What is the least restrictive construction type that can be used for the Keystone Library? Is a fire-protective layer required over the structural elements? Note: The letter A indicates that the structural members are protected by a fire-rated coating or cover (sheetrock, spray on, or another approved method). The letter B indicates that the structural members are not protected by an additional fire-rated coating or cover.

The least restrictive construction type that can be used is type V-A because it can be built of anything. No extra protective layer is required.

6.    What materials do you propose to use for the new interior walls and floor for the Keystone Building? Justify your answer.

I would use wood frame and dry wall for my interior because it would be suitable with the brick exterior and steel supports.  

7.    Use the IBC to determine the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1004) for the Keystone Building assuming a second floor is added per the Keystone Library Renovation Preliminary Building plans (see Revit file). For now, conservatively assume that the second floor is entirely stacks and that the first floor is entirely reading rooms. In addition, because there is currently no plan to include an outside stairway to the roof, assume that the occupants of the green roof must exit through the 2^nd floor. The building inspector has determined, based on the planned use of the green roof as additional reading area, that the occupant load for the green roof may be based on the requirements for reading rooms.

 Reading Room- 178

 Stacks- 47

 Total- 225

8.    The occupant load is used to determine the minimum egress width for the building. Use the IBC to determine the required total egress width (IBC 2009 Section 1005) for the Keystone Building including the second floor.

 The minimum egress width for the building is 47 inches.

9.    What is the minimum number of exits required for the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1021)?

 4 exits are the minimum requirement.

10. Read IBC 2009 Section 1021.2. Is it permissible to have only a single exit from the ground floor? From the second floor? Justify your answers.

Single exits. Only one exit shall be required from Group R-3 occupancy buildings or from stories of other buildings as indicated in Table 1021.2. Occupancies shall be permitted to have a single exit in buildings otherwise required to have more than one exit if the areas served by the single exit do not exceed the limitations of Table 1021.2. Mixed occupancies shall be permitted to be served by single exits provided each individual occupancy complies with the applicable requirements of Table 1021.2 for that occupancy. Where applicable, cumulative occupant loads from adjacent occupancies shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Section 1004.1. Basements with a single exit shall not be located more than one story below grade plane.
The answers to the following questions should be researched in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances and the Noblesville Zoning Map.

11. In which zoning designation does the Keystone building property lie? (Refer to the Keystone Library Site Location Map to help locate the site on the zoning map.)

 Planned Business

12. Describe the purpose of this zoning designation. Document your answer with a section number from the code.

 The purpose of the PB District is to encourage well-planned business uses, particularly with respect to unified design, safe ingress-egress, adequate and properly located parking and service facilities and convenient and safe pedestrian accessibility. 

 Found in 159.107

13. What is the minimum lot size within this designation? Does the Keystone Property meet this requirement? Document your answer with a section number of the code.
The minimum lot size is 20,000 square feet

It meets the requirement.
159.107

14. What is the maximum building height according to the Noblesville ordinance?

 The maximum building height is 3 stories or 35 feet.

15. Read Section 159.120 of the Noblesville Code of Ordinances. Record any information that is important to the redevelopment of the Keystone building.

(A) Allowable Use of Land and Building.
(B)Property Access.  Every building hereafter erected or moved shall be located on a lot with frontage and access on a street, and provide for safe and convenient access, fire protection, and required off-street parking, except as otherwise provided in § 159.107
(C)Number of Buildings Per Lot.  Every building hereafter erected shall be located on a lot unless otherwise specified for planned developments.  In no case shall there be more than one principal building used for residential purposes, and its accessory buildings, located on one lot, except as otherwise provided in this chapter for a mobile home park or planned development.  If two or more principal non-residential buildings are located on a lot, the space between such buildings shall be as established by the yard setback requirements of the district in which the use is located.

16. Is the Use proposed in Keystone Building Project permitted on this property?  Document your answer.

Yes, the use proposed in Keystone Building Project is permitted on this property.

 159.120

17. When developing a property, when is landscaping and screening required?

Landscaping and Screening.  Landscaping and/or screening may be required in the following situations:
          (1)     Interior parking lot islands;
          (2)     Perimeter parking lot buffering;
          (3)     Buffering for non-residential uses abutting residential uses;
          (4)     Surrounding outdoor storage and waste disposal areas;
          (5)     Other situations as required in this chapter or as determined by the Director of Planning and Development, Technical Advisory Committee, Plan Commission, or Board of Zoning Appeals, as applicable.

2.3 Essential Questions

1.     How do you achieve a balance between cost-saving measures, important features, and environmental responsibility when designing a residential structure?

One way to achieve this balance is to use Energy-Star appliences. Also using specific materials in order to create a more environmental and affordable home.

2.     What are the advantages and disadvantages of using 3D architectural software rather than creating hand-produced plans?

An advantage to using 3D architectural software would be the ability to emphasize detail and create 3D view that you are unable to design on paper. A disadvantage would be that hand drawn sketches are much quicker and simpler than 3D software.

3.     Why are organizations such as LEED important?

Oraganizations such as LEED are important because these organiuations approve and give credit to projects in order to increase the stnadards of the project and to show off their techniques.

4.     When planning a project, how does the availability of public utilities impact the design?

The availability of public utilities impact the design because it can shape where the house is built around and how the house is positioned in order to allign specific pipes and lines.

5.     What options are available for the management of wastewater from a building?

 Options for watewater management deoend on location of your home. If in the country, a ceptic tank is common for the management of wastewater. If living in a more urban area a public sewer system is ususally the first choice.

6.     What are the important considerations when design a plumbing system?

 One important consideration when designing a plumbing system would be to consider the position of the sewege line and how the house may connect to the main line. Another important consideration is to not run heat lines along the edge of the house or the lines will cool down.

7.     Why should a designer know about the different types of lighting and their applications?

 A designer should take in consideration the position and size of windows in order to produce the most light with the least energy. Using sky lights is a good way to produce light and heat without extreme use of energy.

8.     What are the important considerations when designing an electrical system?

 Some important consideration when designing an electrical system is the placement of outlet and the placement of switches and how they connect with specific lights.

9.     What information is important when documenting the design of a building?

Important information when documneting the design would include accurate demensioning and correct labeling. If either of these documentations were messed up, it would effect the finished design.

Affordable Housing Project

Description: This project is a Habitat For Humanity house for the Grote famlily in Noblesville, IN. This family has two adults and two kids. The house contains three bedrooms. The Habitat for humanity guidelines describe that if you have 3 bedrooms you're required to have 1 and a half bathrooms. I encorperated 3 sky lights and also EnergyStar appliances. Steve Grote mentioned a couple of features he would want for his house, such as; a deck, sliding doors, and a master bathroom. As the architect, I had to explain the Habitat for Humanity guidelines and decide which features would work. I decided that a patio would be more sufficient than a deck. I had to stay within the 1070 square feet limit. To save space, I made a judgement call to join together the dining, living, and kitchen areas. All in all, Mr. Grote and I were able to create a succesful house design.

Bubble Diagram:

Sketches:

Site Plan:

Renderings:

Dimensioned Floor Plan:

Elevations:

Wall sections with Labels:

Window and Door Schedule:

Room Schedule:

Electrical Plan:

Plumbing Plan:

Calculations:
 Water Supply: I found, based on the distance from the water source and pipes, that the expected water pressure in the house will be 44.51 psi. This is within the residential limits, so no pump or valve is needed.



Strom Water Runoff:

Green Building and Sustainable Design

1.    Rainfall falls on most parcels of property throughout the world. Describe one method that could be used to collect this natural resource.

A main method used to collect this natural resource is the use of rain barrels. Rain barrels or rain tanks, are placed under gutters or dranage pipes. This allows the tanks to fill with water that can be used for everyday water activities.

Website:http://www.ehow.com/how_7525231_collect-rain-watertanks.html____________________________________________________

2.  Describe an innovative construction method or technique that benefits the environment.

An innovation in the construction method that could benefit the evironment, is adobe. Adobe is made from available soil and it is inexpensive and energy-efficient. A sustainable material, it has little impact on the environment and uses little or none of the planet's finite resources like fossil fuels.

Website:http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/home/construction/earth.html_____

3.   During the construction cycle of the building, materials and components are delivered to the site. List a strategy that you will use to recycle the waste produced during the construction phase. 
The main strategy for elimintaing waste on ocnstruction sites would be to reuse all easily reusable materials such as, doors, windows, or other common materials. Recycleable materials should be recycled on a future project or sold to other projects looking for recylcled materials.

Website: http://www.wbdg.org/resources/cwmgmt.php_________________

4.  Energy use is high in commercial buildings. What might a designer do to reduce energy consumption in a building?
A designer could use building techniques in order to make a greater enegy-efficient building. They could use the technique of sky lights in order to produce more heat in the building. Also other techniques can bemore obvious like shutting off all lights and other electronics when not in use in order to decrease the electric bill.

Website: http//www.wbdg.org/design/minimize_consumption.php____________________________________________________

5.   Building sites offer natural resources that can be utilized for the life of the building. Describe a method to use a site’s natural resources in the construction of the structure.        
A main way to include natural resources into a building would be using the sun. The sun is one of the most abundent natural resources and is great for heat. Creating large windows or sky lights on a home will allow more sun to enter the house, thus lowering the heat cost of the home.

Website: _http://www.isopropertyresources.com/Feature-Story/Articles/Green-Building-Methods.html____________________________________________________

Conclusion

1.    Describe an original green and sustainable idea that you have. Choose one that is not currently in use as far as you know. An idea that I thought of during the rainy season is collecting rain off my pool cover. During the past couple of rainy days, my pool has collected a lot of water. If I could find a way to effeiently collect the water from the cover, it could save money

2.    Describe an improvement that you believe could be made to the building where you live. Describe why it is an improvement.
I believe the use of solar panels would be smart at my house, because we heat our house along with our barn and pool. So if we could capture some of the free power from the sun it could lower costs.

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