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ARCH 491 - FALL 2012 INSTRUCTORS SIMON TICKELL, PAUL SCHULTZ

LEARNING FROM SMART HOUSE

How did we define our study?


September 2012:
Budget constraints - Design for addition deferred. Critical Stabilization required - masonry, windows & roof. Application of Passive House principles.

Students Mission Statement:


A living lab to study energy usage on a college campus. A test platform for sustainable technologies. Flexible, easily adaptable infrastructure. Monitor electrical, water and fuel usage. A house that could inform students and neighbors alike.

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What were our opportunities?


Site Connecting to the Neighborhood thru demonstrations of sustainable site strategies. Interiors Imagining new, flexible ways of inhabiting a building and improving indoor air quality Enclosure How to improve the performance of a 100 year old building shell? Building Systems Understanding energy use and developing effective strategies for using less.

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Site Team Mission Statement


Christopher Rafalowski, Tal Bubil, Rob Dlugos, Emily Burchill Create a site plan that enriches research, understanding, and community involvement through creating multi-use garden spaces, dynamic outdoor spaces, and an entrance way that holistically contributes smart ideas and green resources while meeting ADA standards.
Guide rainwater collection into rain garden areas Construct a multipurpose demo-deck Design a cohesive and inviting ramp for students and faculty

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Demo-deck
Outdoor classroom o Used for demonstration purposes o Perform environmental studies Community gathering area Area to overlook rain-garden Symbol of possible addition

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The Ramp
ADA Guidelines Anything over 1:20 is a ramp Max 1:12 Max Rise for a run is 20 Min. W = 36 o Landings o W= W of run o Min. 60 o Switchback requires 60 x 60 o Min. 60 Smart House Ramp Design Finished Floor Plan Elevation- 97.71 Ramp Z and L start at 92.99 U start at 92.69
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Rain Garden Plant Selection

Recommended Plants for PA Rain Garden


Butterfly weed, Asclepias tuberosa Swamp milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis Great blue Lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica Bee balm, Monarda didyma Threadleaf corepsis, Coreopsis verticillata Blazing star, Liatric Spicata Eastern coneflower, Rudbeckia fulgida Blue flag, Iris versicolor Cinnamon fern, Osmunda cinnamea Tussock sedge, Carex stricta Spicebush, Lindera benzoin

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Sun Study

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Site Plan
Option One U-Ramp

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Option One West Elevation

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Site Plan
Option Two L-Ramp

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Option Two Sections

East West Section

North South Section


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Site Plan
Option Three Z-Ramp

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
INTRODUCTION
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION -TEAM MEMBERS & TOPICS OF DISCUSSION -GOALS & OBJECTIVES CLIMATE ZONES DRAWINGS - PLANS - SECTIONS - WALL TYPES PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS CALCULATIONS & COST MECHANICAL DOWNSIZING: GREEN BENEFITS

Glenn Mancini Sonia Oliveros Matt Burns

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Enclosures Team is to retrofit the existing building structure with a system that will: OBJECTIVES Improve energy efficiency Control air flow Minimize water infiltration

Enable downsizing of mechanical systems

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
CLIMATE ZONE
GEOGRAPHIC AREA
The map indicates Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is located in the Mixed-Humid Zone, which is Climate Zone 4.

A mixed-humid climate region receives more


than 20 in. of annual precipitation And the average monthly outdoor temperature drops below 45 degrees F during winter months.

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
PLANS

BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
PLANS

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
SECTIONS

CROSS SECTION

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
SECTIONS

ATTRIBED TO (12 PT)

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
WALL TYPES
EXISTING CONDITIONS

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
WALL TYPES
OPTION 1: OLAYA STUDIOS

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
WALL TYPES
OPTION 2: PASSIVE HOUSE

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
WALL TYPES
OPTION 3: REALISTIC

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS
Super Insulation or Deep Energy Retrofit (DER)?
A Deep Energy Retrofit project upgrades an existing building with super insulation and other efficiency improvements. Very high levels of insulation (typically R40 walls and R60 roof R20 in the basement walls and R10 under the basement floor) There are a few key elements of super insulating a house: Super insulated buildings typically include:
High R-Value or Low Thermal Heat Loss Coefficient The heat loss through a regular construction is characterized by the thermal heat loss coefficient or U-value. Achieve R-Values of 22 60 on all external walls, slab foundation and roofs. Reducing Thermal Bridging Heat will flow through the path of least resistance such as wood, metal or certain foundation materials. Airtight Construction Airtight construction, especially around doors and windows Building an airtight thermal envelope is important for energy savings, humidity control and ensuring the longevity of the building structure.

High Efficiency Windows Windows must be extremely efficient as well to complement the super insulation. Recommend triple pane R5 Windows.
Air-tight construction - keep your cash from leaking thru your home. R-35 walls - Keep that cold out buildingscience.com) great building scientists R-50 Roof Keep that heat in. 12/10/12 - Drexel Smart House 2012

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS
Rock Wool + XPS (Extruded polystyrene)
Cannot absorb water so the R-value is not affected Stone wool is water repellent yet vapor permeable. Does not support mold or fungal growth

Fire Resistant
Stone wool can withstand temperatures up to 2150 F (1177 C). ASTM E136

Sound Absorption
The non-directional fiber orientation of the stone wool helps the absorption of acoustic waves.

Dimensional Stability
Stone wool retains its characteristics unaltered over time.

Joists or structural framing pocketed into the brick should be protected by

wrapping the end with bitumen flashing to stop it from soaking up water from the brick.

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
PROPOSED RECOMMENDATIONS
VAPOR BARRIERS
FUNCTIONS OF VAPOR BARRIERS TYPICALLY A PLASTIC OR FOIL SHEET USED TO REDUCE THE RATE AT WHICH WATER VAPOR CAN MOVE THROUGH A SPACE RESIST DIFFUSION OF MOISTURE THROUGH WALLS, CEILING, AND FLOOR ASSEMBLIES

AIR BARRIERS
FUNCTIONS OF AIR BARRIERS SLOW THE MIGRATION OF AIR. CONTROL AIR LEAKAGE INTO AND OUT OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE CREATE A SEALED BUILDING ENVELOPE APPROPRIATE AIR BARRIERS INCLUDE AVB MEMBRANES, GYPSUM BOARD, OSB, PLYWOOD

CRITICAL POINTS
AIR BARRIER MUST BE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING ENVELOPE AND AT PENETRATIONS MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE CORRECT LOCATION(S) WITHIN THE WALL ASSEMBLY

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ENCLOSURE TEAM
CALCULATIONS & COST
Insulation Type
Fiberglass Closed/Open cell foam Stone wool

Material
Spunglass fiber petroleum Natural volcanic basalt rock and recycled slag

Safety
supports combustion supports combustion Non combustible

R
3.05/in 3.6/6.5 /in 4.1/in

Permeability
Absorbs moisture Non/semi hydrophobic material Vapor permeable

Cost
$ $$$ $$

Green
Formaldehyde Some fungicide Zero Waste to Landfill

XPS (Extruded Polystyrene)

petroleum

Meets ASTM C 578 Type X

5/in

low vapor permeance

$$

petroleum-based chemicals

Cellulose

Pulp products

Class A fire rated

3.8/in

Very high Hygroscopic

$$

82% Recycled Content

For maximum benefits all insulation requires careful detailed installation.

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MECHANICAL DOWNSIZING: GREEN BENEFITS
A smart insulation plan will allow a much smaller than conventional heating system, sometimes just a small backup heater Smaller HVAC systems can actually provide greater comfort and lower the homeowner's energy costs. Keeps your cash from leaking thru your home. R- 22 - 35 walls - Keep that cold out R-60 Roof Keep that heat in.

Reducing the energy use and greenhouse gas emissions produced by buildings is fundamental to the effort to slow the pace of global climate change.

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MECHANICAL TEAM

GOALS DEFINE A REALISTIC ENERGY BUDGET

DESIGN A FLEXIBLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE VARIOUS SYSTEMS CAN BE TESTED


SUGGEST A STRATEGY FOR ENERGY USE FEEDBACK TO OCCUPANTS EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF SUGGESTED MECHANICAL OPTIONS

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ENERGY BUDGET

BASELINE

PASSIVE HOUSE

Olaya Specifications
Windows U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Window R-Value Walls U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Wall R-Value Roof U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Roof R-Value Floor to Basement U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Floor to Basement R-Value Infiltration Total ACH @50 Pa [1/h] Outdoor Air Flow Rate [CFM] 0.77 735 X

Description: Baseline values determined from Olaya Studio and Urban Technologydesig Inc. design documents. Basement is unconditioned and assumed to be 50 F. Qenvelope = U*A*T Qinfiltration = V*1.1*T Note: Window SHGC Specified to 0.65 Setpoint Temperature (F) 70 Design Temperature (F) 11 Basement Temperature (F) 50 T (F) 59 0.377 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 2.653 0.68 0.21 1.763 0.042 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 23.810 0.68 0.21 22.920 0.036 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 27.778 0.68 0.21 26.888 0.05 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 20.000 0.68 0.21 19.110 1804 X T (F) 20 = 1804 [BTU/hr] 2110 X T (F) 59 = 4482 [BTU/hr] 6025 X T (F) 59 = 14930 [BTU/hr] 883 X T (F) 59 = 19641 [BTU/hr]

3.17 [BTU/hr-ft2] or 4.75 [kBTU/ft2-yr]


Windows U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Window R-Value Walls U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Wall R-Value Roof U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Roof R-Value Floor to Basement U-Value [BTU/hr-ft2-F] Total R-Value [hr-ft2-F/BTU] (0.9) Inside Surface Air Film (0.9) Outside Surface Air Film Floor to Basement R-Value Infiltration Total ACH @50 Pa [1/h] Outdoor Air Flow Rate [CFM]

Description: Best case scenario based on Passive House required minimum R-Values (http://www.passiv.de/en/02_informations/02_passi Basement is unconditioned and assumed to be 50 F. Qenvelope = U*A*T Qinfiltration = V*1.1*T Note: Window SHGC Specified to 0.65 Setpoint Temperature (F) 70 Design Temperature (F) 11 Basement Temperature (F) 50 T (F) 59 0.109 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 9.174 0.68 0.21 8.284 0.02 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 50.000 0.68 0.21 49.110 0.01235 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 80.972 0.68 0.21 80.082 0.02 X Total Surface Area [ft2] 50.000 0.68 0.21 49.110 0.02 19 X 1804 X T (F) 20 = 722 [BTU/hr] 2110 X T (F) 59 = 1537 [BTU/hr] 6025 X T (F) 59 = 7110 [BTU/hr] 883 X T (F) 59 = 5679 [BTU/hr]

ASHRAE Constant

1.1 X

17.25 [BTU/hr-ft2]
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T (F) 59 = Total Heat Load = Total Floor Area =

47693 88549 5134

[BTU/hr] [BTU/hr] [ft2]

ASHRAE Constant

1.1 X

Specific Space Heating Load =

17.25 [BTU/hr-ft2]

3.17 [BTU/hr-ft2]

T (F) 59 = Total Heat Load = Total Floor Area =

1239 16286 5134

[BTU/hr] [BTU/hr] [ft2]

Specific Space Heating Load =

3.17 [BTU/hr-ft2]

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ENERGY BUDGET
R-VALUE ACH SPACE HEATING LOAD

BASELINE

1.76 22.92

26.89

0.77

17.25

PROPOSED

4.52

40.09

60.09

0.5

10.25

PASSIVE

8.28

49.11

80.08

0.02

3.17

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8 -2

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WINDOWS

WALLS

ROOF

ACH @50 Pascals

kBTU/hr-ft2

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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


SYSTEMS & METERING
SOLAR HOT WATER

FLEXIBLE

LEGEND M METER

S SENSOR

ELECTRICAL USE PER SPACE


M

M M

RECEPTACLES LIGHTING

OCCUPANCY TEMPERATURE PRESSURE

PER SPACE ROOF LEADER

S S

VENT

VENT

M M M M WATER CLOSET M

DASH BOARD
M SHOWER M LAUNDRY

DASHBOARD

LAVATORY

HVAC

DOMESTIC SUPPLY TO GARDEN SANITARY LINE


IMAGE ATTRIBUTED TO HK

KEY FEATURES
OVERFLOW CISTERN
M

ALL FIXTURES ARE FLEXIBLE AND CAN BE SWITCHED OUT FOR TESTING
PIPING, WIRING, & FEEDBACK LOOP ARE FIXED ALL ENERGY & WATER USE IS METERED FOR USER FEEDBACK AUTOMATED ADJUSTMENTS TO HVAC/LIGHTING BASED ON SENSORS

CISTERN TREATMENT

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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


FEEDBACK
THE BRAIN OF THE SMART HOUSE; THE DASHBOARD

SHOWER DASHBOARD FOR REAL-TIME DATA FEED BACK ON WATER USE

SUGGESTED FEATURES
KEY FOB ACCESS TO PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR REPORTING MONTHLY WATER USE REPORTS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS -INCLUDES SHOWER, SINKS, TOILET & LAUNDRY

MONTHLY ELECTRIC USE REPORTS ISSUED TO FLOORS


-INCLUDES LIGHTING & RECEPTACLES

INDICATES WATER LEVELS IN CISTERN KEEPS TRACK OF GREY WATER COLLECTED KEEPS TRACK THE AMOUNT OF WATER USED CALCULATES THE AMOUNT OF SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTED KEEPS TRACK OF ELECTRICITY USE BY SPACE
IMAGE ATTRIBUTED TO WWW.LUCIDDESIGNGROUP.COM

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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


MECHANICAL LAYOUT
CISTERN IRRIGATION SUPPLY LINE

LEGEND FIXED
PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS SOLAR HOT WATER PANELS

FLEXIBLE ----------

SYSTEM READY CONDUIT PIPE

CISTERN OVERFLOW

FILTERED GREYWATER AND RAINWATER INTAKE SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS FURNACE ELECTRICAL GRID IN CISTERN SOLAR INVERTER DEMO WALLS CONCRETE PAD ELECTRICAL GRID IN CISTERN OVERFLOW SOLAR INVERTER BACKUP BATTERIES ELECTRIC PANEL/ METER SOLAR INVERTER BACKUP BATTERIES SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS ELECTRIC PANEL/ METER

ERV

GRADE

Mechanical Floor Plan Layout


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Mechanical Section Plan


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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Main components of the mechanical system are fixed but allow for the system to be flexible by switching out the units

FLEXIBLE

FIXED
Outside Air Intake ERV Exhaust Electric Panel ERV Hot Water Heaters Concrete Pad System Ready Conduit Pipe

DX Furnace

Option 1

VRF System

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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


Photovoltaic Module Connections for the photovoltaic module system are fixed but allow for quick connection to the system to be flexible by changing out the electric meter and adding the panels on the roof.
PV Panels

FLEXIBLE

PV Conduit Pipe

FIXED
Rooftop Photovoltaic Panels PV Conduit Pipe PV Conduit Pipe Inverter Electrical Panel

Isolation Switches

Photovoltaic Connection Pipe

Generation Meter Photovoltaic Electrical System

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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEM
Solar elements are in place along with connections for the solar water heating system and space for a solar water heater are fixed but allow for quick connection to the system to be flexible by adding the panels on the roof and a solar water heater.

FLEXIBLE

FIXED

Solar Hot Water Panels Solar Water Heating System Piping

Rooftop Solar Hot Water Panels

Solar Hot Water Heaters

Solar Hot Water Heaters

Solar Hot Water Hot Feed and Cold Return Pipe


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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


CISTERN COLLECTION SYSTEM
Connections for the cistern water collecting system along overflow pipes and supply lines are fixed but allow for quick connection to the system to be flexible by adding the cistern and connecting the pipes. Filtered Greywater and Rainwater Intake

To Irrigation System

Cistern Overflow

Cistern Storage Tank To Toilets For Flushing


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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


VENTILATION FORCED AIR PLAN -FURNACE/ DX SYSTEM

LEGEND RETURN AIR CONDITIONED AIR MAKE-UP AIR (UNUSED) OUTSIDE AIR MAKE-UP AIR RETURN (UNUSED)

AIR HANDLING UNIT

ERV

SECTION
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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


VENTILATION FORCED AIR PLAN -VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW

LEGEND CONDITIONED AIR MAKE-UP AIR REFRIGERANT LINES MAKE-UP AIR RETURN

FAN COIL UNIT

ERV

SECTION
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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


VENTILATION: NON-FORCED AIR SYSTEMS
(i.e. Radiant Floor)

LEGEND MAKE-UP AIR MAKE-UP AIR RETURN

ERV

SECTION
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FIXED VS. FLEXIBLE


ERV SYSTEM

RETURN AIR OUTSIDE AIR

CONFIGURATION 1: FORCED AIR

SUPPLY AIR EXHAUST AIR

ERV: FIXED CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURATION 2: NON-FORCED AIR


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PERFORMANCE OF WINDOW SHGC OPTIONS


Heating GJ 137.19 = Cooling GJ 191.91 Total Site GJ 668 Baseline (SHGC=0.65) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 130029 17.68 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 181892 24.73 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 633130 86.08 Heating GJ 153.23 = Cooling GJ 166.14 Total Site GJ 658.48 Baseline (SHGC=0.4) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 145231 19.75 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 157467 21.41 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 624107 84.85 Heating GJ 161.22 = Cooling GJ 157.17 Total Site GJ 657.49 Baseline (SHGC=0.25) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 152804 20.78 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 148966 20.25 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 623169 84.73

Feasible? (SHGC=0.65, Window Shading) Heating GJ kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 36.68 = 34765 4.73 Cooling GJ Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 180.73 171296 23.29 Total Site GJ Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 564.76 535280 72.78

Heating GJ 44.41 = Cooling GJ 187.08 Total Site GJ 570.6

Feasible? (SHGC=0.4) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 42092 5.72 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 177314 24.11 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 540815 73.53

Heating GJ 49.75 = Cooling GJ 174.9 Total Site GJ 563.76

Feasible? (SHGC=0.25) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 47153 6.41 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 165770 22.54 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 534332 72.65

Heating GJ 0= Cooling GJ 343.18 Total Site GJ 682.57

Passive (SHGC=0.65) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 0 0.00 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 325266 44.22 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 646940 87.96
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Heating GJ 0= Cooling GJ 302.48 Total Site GJ 641.59

Passive (SHGC=0.4) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 0 0.00 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 286691 38.98 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 608099 82.68
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Heating GJ 0= Cooling GJ 285.21 Total Site GJ 624.32

Passive (SHGC=0.25) kBTU Annual Heating Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 0 0.00 Annual Cooling Demand [kBTU/ft2-yr] 270322 36.75 Total Annual Energy Use [kBTU/ft2-yr] 591730 80.45

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PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
PROPERTIES
BASELINE R-VALUES BASELINE AIR TIGHTNESS WINDOW SHGC 0.65 PROPOSED R-VALUES PROPOSED AIR TIGHTNESS WINDOW SHGC 0.65
17.68 24.73

BASELINE
86.08

PROPOSED
4.60 28.32 76.62

PROPOSED + WINDOW SHADING

PROPOSED VALUES WINDOW SHADING

4.73

23.29

72.78

PROPOSED VALUES WINDOW AWNINGS WALL SHADING

PROPOSED + WINDOW + SW GREEN WALL


5.79 22.19 71.72

PROPOSED + WINDOW SHADING + SW GREEN WALL + 7.2kW PV ARRAY


DATE

PROPOSED VALUES WINDOW AWNINGS WALL SHADING SOLAR PV ARRAY

5.79

22.19

65.40

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Drexel Smart House: Interiors Team


Thomas Ebert Rachel Kaplan Christina Mecca

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Our Goal
Our goal is to create an atmosphere which supports both the physical and mental health of the occupants, puts as little strain on the environment as possible and promotes the highest level of learning and the expression of ideas achievable.

Utilizing psychological principles of color and materials Using sustainably harvested, recycled and non-toxic materials Separating spaces by activity or task Providing areas or white boards to promote constant expression of ideas
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Plan #1 Rich Olayas Original Plan


Floor 2 Floor 3

Pros
Individual sleeping quarters Dorm style living Work areas with sleeping spaces

Cons
Less community working space No separation for sleep / work

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Sleeping Pods
Private sleeping and work study space Clothing and other personal items storage Internal lighting Can control their own temperature inside box

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Plan #2 Option with Sleeping Pods


Floor 2 Floor 3

Pros Open sleeping area More personal space Privacy in bathrooms Personal Work Space with Community Work Space Cons Large Bathroom Area (Takes up space) Less Community Space Enclosed Sleeping Pods take up large amount of space

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NanaWall or Moveable Walls

Images from The Sliding Door Company

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Murphy Bed Unit

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Plan #3 with Movable Wall System


Floor 2 Floor 3

Pros Space separated by task Extremely open and malleable floor plan Each floor has a predominant function

Cons Lack of personal sleeping space Separation of work space from sleeping space Less private bathrooms (Co-Ed Bathroom)

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Reasons for Green Wall


Exterior Use Increases Thermal Barrier of Walls. Improves Indoor Air Quality. Unifies Inside with Outside Creates Direct Language with Site and Building.

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Green Wall Locations

- Green wall location


Proposals

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Pros & Cons


Pros
Air quality Productivity Color

Cons
Maintenance Lighting Location to HVAC

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Typical GSky wall


Three different types Light weight Customizable

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Color Scheme
Mythic Paint Colors:
Kitchen/Dining Room - Red (Redwood) Increases appetite (although darker shades of reds can raise blood pressure) Bedrooms - Blue (Birch) Promotes calming and soothing emotions Work Spaces - Green (Granny Smith) Increases concentration
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Color Choices
Mythic Paint is a
zero toxin paint ultra low odor paint durability and No off-gassing VOCs and cancer-causing toxins.

These two other possible colors (oranges) can be used as accent walls in rooms such as the work spaces or the entrance area. This splash of color promotes excitement or warmth in a space.

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