First Week
BLDG 5:
The Urban Community Design Studio is working to develop a Senior Wellness Center in coordination with the development of the MAPS 3 projects. This project will be approximately 55,000 square feet of multi-functional space that includes wellness/fitness facilities, classrooms, dining spaces, grocery, library/computer room, and administrative spaces.
Goals: Although this space is specifically a "senior" wellness center, we want the space to include intergenerational programming and have community synergy. Our site is located across the street from the Oklahoma City University baseball field and has very close access to the entire OCU campus. We want to create a closeness between the Wellness Center and the University, creating a relationship between the two.
Concept: Our overarching theme is mobility and accessibility. Whether the users of the space are "seniors" or not, the space needs to create the feel of ease in getting around. This can be achieved through a straightforward floor plan, openness within the space, and by including "safe haven" areas along corridors.
PRECEDENT STUDIES: We studied current wellness centers to find concepts and elements that we see as successful or interesting and might plan on incorporating into our design.
Way-Finding:
For way-finding the structure relies upon the predominant curved masonry element on the east and west sides to channel and guide the public via a wide corridor into the most used spaces. Other methods are the clerestory lighting, which is used to both light the halls and provide a leading edge for the eye to follow – thereby orienting and leading the buildings users. This light system can be used to show hierarchy by the amount of light allowed in, more light = more public and so on.
Structural Elements:
The structure of this building is mostly masonry with steel reinforcement. The right angle approach to the form integrates the texture of the brick, and other exterior surfaces with the unique massing to form a modern, yet not overbearing, form that uses the only curved element, (pictured above), to gently invite the public into the heart of the space as well as link the interior with the exterior.
Heavy use of greenery/trees. Building in conjunction with the rest of the complex has a distinct inward focus, giving the interior space a protected and controlled feel. Parking is relatively close to all parts of the structure insuring that it is accessible for its focused clientele. Low grade site is reflected in the buildings horizontal design.
Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center:
The 37,500 square foot Granite Reef Senior Center is a showcase of sustainable design in the context of our Sonoran Desert urban environment. It is the first green certified city facility under the City of Scottsdale Green Building Policy and will be the first green certified Senior Center in the State of Arizona. The building was designed by Gabor Lorant Architects and constructed by Cal Wadsworth Construction. SRP EarthWise Energy partnered with the city for the building integrated solar electric system. Green building certification is being completed by Green Ideas, Inc.
• Green Building Certification
o Gold level certification is being acquired through the LEEDTM (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating program as part of the U.S. Green Building Council based in Washington, D.C.
The LEED rating system has four levels of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum
• Site, Building Orientation and Shading
o Site design reduces summer urban heat island effect by use of light colors, pervious materials, and shading.
o Building is oriented to minimize summer solar heat gain with an Energy Star (high-reflectance/low-emissivity) roof coating.
o Solid wall planes and landscape materials are arranged to protect the interior spaces from harsh east and west sun.
o North facing clerestory windows above roof provide diffuse light deep within the building's interior.
• Renewable Energy
o 40 Kilowatt solar electric (photovoltaic) system provides 15 to 100% of required energy depending on time of year (SRP partnership).
o South building entry canopy features an integrated solar electric system that provides shade while generating power.
o Total solar electric system generates enough electricity to power 6-8 homes, the equivalent of reducing 59,000 pounds of CO2 emissions from a power plant in a year or removing 5-6 cars from the street.
• Water Efficiency
o 50% reduction of potable water use for irrigation.
Use of high-efficiency landscape irrigation technology and strategies.
o 20% reduction of indoor water use.
Use of high efficiency plumbing fixtures (urinals and faucets) exceeds minimum code requirements.
• Indoor Environmental Quality
o Use of low-emitting and inert materials reduces indoor exposure to formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) commonly found in building materials and finishes.
o Daylighting: Exterior and interior glazing strategies provide daylighting to improve ienvironmental quality for senior citizen and staff activities.
• Regional and Resource Efficient Materials
o 20% of the building materials and products were manufactured regionally, and of those materials, 76% were manufactured and/or extracted from local sources.
building material palette includes locally produced masonry, terrazzo ground concrete, regionally sourced pre-finished metals, steel, ceramic tile, and regional stone.
The 37,500 square foot Granite Reef Senior Center is a showcase of sustainable design in the context of our Sonoran Desert urban environment. It is the first green certified city facility under the City of Scottsdale Green Building Policy and will be the first green certified Senior Center in the State of Arizona. The building was designed by Gabor Lorant Architects and constructed by Cal Wadsworth Construction. SRP EarthWise Energy partnered with the city for the building integrated solar electric system. Green building certification is being completed by Green Ideas, Inc.
Additional Material:
• Green Building Certification
o Gold level certification is being acquired through the LEEDTM (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating program as part of the U.S. Green Building Council based in Washington, D.C.
The LEED rating system has four levels of certification: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum
• Site, Building Orientation and Shading
o Site design reduces summer urban heat island effect by use of light colors, pervious materials, and shading.
o Building is oriented to minimize summer solar heat gain with an Energy Star (high-reflectance/low-emissivity) roof coating.
o Solid wall planes and landscape materials are arranged to protect the interior spaces from harsh east and west sun.
o North facing clerestory windows above roof provide diffuse light deep within the building's interior.
o Shade structures protect the building's eand windows from direct summer sun.
o Thermal lag resulting from interior mass of masonry bearing walls help maintain consistent, comfortable indoor temperatures.
• Energy Efficiency
o Reduced energy costs by 50% over ASHRAE 90.1 energy standards
o Highly energy efficient building envelope (super insulated wall, door and window systems).
o Shaded windows and entrances.
o High performance central plant provided for cooling, heating and ventilating the building for optimal thermal comfort.
o Use of daylighting reduces indoor electrical lighting loads.
o Energy efficient lighting reduces indoor heat load.
o Thermal lag resulting from interior mass of masonry bearing walls help maintain consistent, comfortable indoor temperatures.
• Energy Efficiency
o Reduced energy costs by 50% over ASHRAE 90.1 energy standards
o Highly energy efficient building envelope (super insulated wall, door and window systems).
o Shaded windows and entrances.
o High performance central plant provided for cooling, heating and ventilating the building for optimal thermal comfort.
o Use of daylighting reduces indoor electrical lighting loads.
o Energy efficient lighting reduces indoor heat load.
• Renewable Energy
o 40 Kilowatt solar electric (photovoltaic) system provides 15 to 100% of required energy depending on time of year (SRP partnership).
o South building entry canopy features an integrated solar electric system that provides shade while generating power.
o Total solar electric system generates enough electricity to power 6-8 homes, the equivalent of reducing 59,000 pounds of CO2 emissions from a power plant in a year or removing 5-6 cars from the street.
• Water Efficiency
o 50% reduction of potable water use for irrigation.
Use of high-efficiency landscape irrigation technology and strategies.
o 20% reduction of indoor water use.
Use of high efficiency plumbing fixtures (urinals and faucets) exceeds minimum code requirements.
• Indoor Environmental Quality
o Use of low-emitting and inert materials reduces indoor exposure to formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) commonly found in building materials and finishes.
o Daylighting: Exterior and interior glazing strategies provide daylighting to improve ienvironmental quality for senior citizen and staff activities.
• Regional and Resource Efficient Materials
o 20% of the building materials and products were manufactured regionally, and of those materials, 76% were manufactured and/or extracted from local sources.
building material palette includes locally produced masonry, terrazzo ground concrete, regionally sourced pre-finished metals, steel, ceramic tile, and regional stone.
o 18% of building materials have recycled content from post-consumer and post-industrial sources.
o Wood products are from sustainable managed forests and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) that assures minimum environmental impact.
o In excess of 1500 tons (75%) of the waste generated by the construction was diverted from conventional landfills to recycling plants.
o Wood products are from sustainable managed forests and certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) that assures minimum environmental impact.
o In excess of 1500 tons (75%) of the waste generated by the construction was diverted from conventional landfills to recycling plants.
Interior Visuals:
Service Considerations:
Income Tax
PrepBlood Pressure
TestingBible
StudyComputer
ClassesHearing Aid Cleaning and ChecksEyeglass Cleaning
Educational Presentations
Fitness and exercise classes (various levels offered to meet the needs of members)
Health education lectures and seminars
Health screenings Nutrition assessments and education )
Educational learning groups Consumerism focused lectures
Computer training
Book club
Sign language class
Healthy cooking demonstrations Social activities (line dancing, trips, social gatherings)
Arts & crafts
Library
Game room (pool, cards & more)
Precedents: Exteriors
These buildings are all wellness centers, but the reason we like them is because they don't have the feel of "facilities". By creating an exterior that is contemporary without being overly modern, this space can achieve a multigenerational appeal. We also like the variance in exterior materials as well as the prevalence of windows to provide natural lighting.
Precedents: Space Planning
These floor plans are from existing wellness centers as well, which helped understand how to create flow in between spaces and see how successful the layouts were.
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