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Key Stone Library Megan Robb Jennifer Vazquez May 21, 2013 Mrs. April Moon

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Table of contents:
Justification for structure .....3 Summary of client survey ...4 Description of the style and merits of the design concepts ....5 Explanation behind architectural style ...6 Green / Sustainable Design Aspects .7 Sustainable design aspects that qualify as LEED credits .8 Ecology Aspects..9 Codes and Regulations .............................................................10 Preliminary Design Work ..11 Revit Sheets ...........................................................................12 Landscaping Plan ...13 Utilities .14 Site Viability ..15

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Justification for structure

We are building this library because this community needs one. A quiet sanctuary for knowledge, learning, and reading is what it needs to be. Our education system is presently declining. We need to fix that by adding a modern public library like ours to encourage students and other adults to read more and expand their knowledge for personal growth. Another thing is that we liked how the building was already laid out, mostly because of how the second story looked. In the way that it had half of it indoors and the other half outside. We designed the library to be open and modern. This design makes the library feel open and inviting, not dark and intimidating, which would not encourage people to come. We tried to limit the amount of inside walls and hallways to make the library open and spacious. We used many windows to allow natural lighting to decrease energy consumption and increase visibility inside. We used simple, light color palates to keep a calm, yet vibrant energy within the library. This combination of styles brings an inviting and suitable air to the surroundings.

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Summary of client survey

An elevator must be provided for accessibility. First Floor plan must include areas designated for o Entry and Circulation Desk area o Childrens Help Desk o Open area for stacks (shelves of books and media) and computer terminals o Public restroom o Head Librarians office o Staff workroom/ kitchenette o Staff restroom o Two meeting rooms o Noblesville History room o Mechanical room Second Floor plan must include: o Open floor area for stacks o Public restroom

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Description of the style and merits of the design concepts

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Explanation behind architectural style

We wanted a place that people would look at and take seriously in way that they knew that if they wanted to they could get peace and quiet.

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Green / Sustainable Design Aspects

Something that was encouraged was green aspects to our library. A large amount of natural light will be added by the many windows to conserve energy use. Solar panels will be brought in for the second story roof to make the library more self-sustainable and decrease energy cost, thus saving a large amount of money and lower taxes for people of Noblesville. The many windows and solar panels will help the environment. A large amount of plants will be added in and around the library. This helps with aesthetics and water runoff. It also makes the library look better and cleaner by removing carbon dioxide and adding oxygen to the air.

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Sustainable design aspects that qualify as LEED credits

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Ecology Aspects

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Codes and Regulations

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Preliminary Design Work

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Revit Sheets

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Landscaping Plan

So for our landscaping plan we chose to add lots of trees for the sake of shade. Another thing that we chose to add is a good amount of seating area so if a person doesnt like a particular spot there is another place to go to. Something else that we wanted to have is a couple of round picnic tables in case there was a group that wanted to meet or do something of that sort. Our landscape plan has a horizontal balance to it along with the focal point being the fountain in the middle.

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Plant types:
1. Blue star willow 6. Rough leaf dog wood

2. Wild Bergamot

7. Nine bark

3. Service berry

8. Birds food violet

4. Crossvine

9. Dwarf crested iris

5. Sweet Joe pie weed

10.

Penstemon

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Plant type explanation:

The flowers that we picked are all native in Indiana so the maintenance is not that much because they are used to the climate, sunny light amount, and rain fall. So the only process is very simple, such as trimming trees when needed and watering plants in the case of an unusual drought. The colors are mostly blue, purple, and white because we wanted to give the landscape a cool calming feel. One of the benefits is that taking care of the plants isnt a tedious job. Another benefit is that everything is very spaced out so if you want privacy its there.

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Utilities
Wastewater calculations:

Water supply calculations:

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Site Viability
Storm Water Management-

Before DevelopmentQ=CfCiA Q=1.25(0.05)(1.05)(3) Q=0.197

After Development-

Green RoofQ=CfCiA Q=1.25(0.1)(1.05)(0.09917) Q=0.013

Grasscrete RoofQ=CfCiA Q=1.25(0.1)(1.05)(0.09917) Q=0.013

Parking Lot (with green space)Q=CfCiA Q=1.25(0.25)(1.05)(0.3402)-1.25(0.1)(0.01621) Q=0.112-0.002 Q=0.11

Total after development is 0.136. We reduced the water development runoff by 0.61

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Water management plan:

Site viability Discussion:

The site viability is pretty good because everything such as the plants grow well in the conditions and the runoff is pretty low.

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Library Codes and Regulations

A type of design that is suitable for every building is called Universal Design. "Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.- Center for Universal Design This takes many things into consideration including handicap accessibility, fire safety, and maximum occupancy load. This makes the building safer and easier to use for people of all ages. The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) (ADA), means that people with disabilities can access and use the building easily. The building code that we are using for the library is the Indiana Building Code: Based on: 2006 International Building Code (1st printing) with Indiana Amendments, Effective June 16, 2008.

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The library is classified under Office and Institutional Uses. It is permitted for industrial, commercial, and residential use. We chose construction types I, II, and III. Type I consists of steel framing in concrete or fire-proof material. Type II is steel framing while type III is non-combustible exterior with treated wood interior. These choices of construction types are the most fire-resistant, which would be safest for a library. The

allowable height of the library is 9,424 feet. The least restrictive construction type that can be used is Type II B. We propose a mix of treated wood and steel framing for the interior walls. We wanted the structure to be repairable in the event of a fire. We propose treated wood for the flooring for aesthetics, durability, and cost. The calculated maximum occupancy is 302 people. This is put in place for protection and safety. There is a minimum of two exits per story. The exits have to be larger than thirty inches each. There has to be at least two exits per story. PB, planned business, is the zoning designation. The minimum lot size for the library is 20,000 square feet. The maximum building height is thirty-five feet. Three or more

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stories is considered high rise. The library is permitted to be on this lot.