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Dalhousie University - School of Architecture

ARCH 5212.03: Section 2: From Principle to Detail: Net Positive ArchitectureWednesday, 2:30-5:30 AST Summer 2020Location: OnlineBrightspace: https://dal.brightspace.com/d2l/home/123892

InstructorsJennifer Corson ([email protected])David Gallaugher ([email protected])Keith Robertson ([email protected])Jordan Willett ([email protected])

ARCH 5212.03: Section 2

M1-TechnologyFrom Principle to Detail: Net Positive Architecture5011.06 Coastal Design Studio - Net Positive Architecture is a co-requisite course.

SERA Architects, Flourish - Net Positive Energy Housing.

Dingle Tower, Halifax, Nova Scotia.


ARCH 5212.03, Section 2 - From Principle to Detail: Net Positive ArchitectureM1 Technology - Summer 2020

Living Breakwaters, Scape Landscape Architecture.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION This course advances the technological content of a concurrent design project or thesis. It focuses on the integration of building systems and environmental technology, beginning with an overview of principles, followed by a self-directed material exploration, and culminating in the production of a detailed building section or model.

Bosco Vertical, Residential Tower, Boeri Studio.



ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTIONA primary objective of the course is to shift the design ethos from the green notion of impacting less to one of producing an ecological and socially-beneficial net-positive architecture. The basis for this ‘positive’ approach, from the first stage of an integrated analysis and framework to final design details, will form this term’s work.

These principles, related to the entire process of design, will be integrated with the M1 Coastal Studio – Net Positive Architecture course.

5011.06 Coastal Design Studio - Net Positive Architecture is a co-requisite course.

Lectures covering the spectrum of this emerging field will complement a series of on-line discussions. Assignments will allow students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge of these learned green-building principles and techniques. Within a context of climate change and habitat destruction this course aims to supply concrete tools and strategies towards architectural design that meets these global challenges.

Net Positive - Context Discussion will include early forms of carbon-based energy production to current renewable energy options, and the historical use of energy.

Net Positive – Conceptual Design Following Passive House principles, students will understand how early design decisions will influence building performance and assess strategies to achieve net-positive buildings. Tools such as ‘Passive House Planning Package’ and ‘Matchbox’ will be used to provide quantifiable building energy feedback through an iterative design method.

Net Positive – Detailed Design Techniques to deliver high-performance buildings with consideration for water efficiency, material efficiency and energy consumption will be covered. Daylighting strategies and the impact that they have on the building will be studied. Software tools for evaluating rainwater harvesting, envelope performance, and daylighing will be critically reviewed.

Net Positive – Construction Materials selection, building assembly and the environmental impact of these choices will be reviewed with emphasis on local climate, durability, appropriate technologies and life cycle considerations. Methods to analyze the effectiveness of reuse, recycling, salvage, deconstruction vs. demolition will be discussed. Software tools, such as Athena, for quantifying and evaluating material and building life cycles will be reviewed.

Net Positive - Verification A critical review of current assessment programs including LEED, Green Globes, Living Building Challenge and Passive House will be covered. These programs are an industry standard to achieving third-party verification and qualification for design projects and will be reviewed with respect to the net-positive architecture topics covered in this course and the integrated design studio.

Bullitt Center, Living Building Certified, Miller Hull Partnership.



LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Gain knowledge of green-building systems, strategies and assemblies with case studies of net-zero and net positive architecture • Learn decision-making matrix for greening building assemblies, materials and systems• Learn and critically evaluate green building evaluation tools and building certification programs • Gain knowledge of the impact of material and system choices within a design project (M1 Design)• Gain the ability to use green design strategies as drivers for design concepts TOURS

As of March 22, 2020 Nova Scotia declared a provincial state of emergency to help contain the spread of COVID-19. Nova Scotians should not leave the province and only leave home for essential items and services. Accordingly, there are no site tours planned at this time. Additionally, it is requested that students and faculty participating in the course strictly follow all social distancing measures recommended by the Government of

This studio wishes to provide an inclusive environment and will make necessary program modifications so all may actively participate in the course.

CLASS FORMAT

Classes will consist of lectures, seminars and student-led presentations utilizing tele-conferencing and remote work applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Applicable lecture notes will be provided. Lectures can be recorded.

WEEKLY HOURS

For this 3.0 credit-hour course. An average of 9.0 hours per week is expected for all course-related activities, including classes.

Air Barrier and Insulation Installation, EAC Offices, Solterre Design.

Tamedia Office Building, Living Building Challenge, Shigeru Ban Architects



SCHEDULE

Week Net Positive - Context Assignment introduction and Due dates

1 06-May Intro - Course Outline Assigned #1 – Sketchbook of Details

Green Building Rating Systems: What and Why? / Historical Use of Energy 2 13-May Net Positive - Whole Building

Whole bulding approach: Site Energy, Transportation, Water, Materials, Occupant Comfort and Health

Assigned #2 – Green Systems Technical Report

Due #1 - Bi-Weekly Sketchbook

3 20-May Net Positive – MaterialsMaterial Selection / Impact, Salvage and Reuse, Dismantling, Local Materials

4 27-May Net Positive – Energy & DaylightingImpact - Daylighting Techniques, Energy Sources and Modelling, Water Efficiency Due #1 - Bi-Weekly

Sketchbook

5 03-Jun Net Positive – SystemsVentilation, Heating, Cooling, On-Site Energy, Water Collection, On-Site Waste

6 10-Jun Net Positive - StructureFoundations to Framing - Minimizing Carbon Footprint Assigned #3 – Whole Building

Section for Studio Project Due #1 - Bi-Weekly Sketchbook

7 17-Jun Net Positive - EnvelopeHigh Performance Architecture Envelope Lecture 1 Due #2 - Present Green

Systems Technical Report

8 24-Jun Net Positive - EnvelopeHigh Performance Architecture Envelope Lecture 2 Due #1 - Bi-Weekly

Sketchbook 9 01-Jul NO CLASS - Canada Day

10 08-Jul Building Section Pin-Up / SRI Review Due #1 - Full Sketchbook

Due #3 - Whole Building Section

11 15-Jul Final Project Presentation Present Asgmt. #2 (cont’d.)No Class

ArchiBlox, Carbon Positive Prefabricated House.



ASSIGNMENTS #1 – Sketchbook of Details (Individual) - The sketchbook is a crucial part of an Architect’s process as a place to explore new design ideas and test graphic skills and representation technique. Students will develop bi-weekly building details and system sketches from existing green buildings complete with notes and references. Sketches may be technical (plans, sections, etc), diagrammatic and/or perspectival in nature. For some systems, multiple sketches may be necessary.

These precedent study sketches will provide a basis for developing Whole Building Section / Model: Assignment #3 while improving hand-sketching techniques. Students will be marked on their ability to document and convey an understanding of a broad spectrum of green building systems covered in this course.

• Students will submit a sketchbook with a minimum ten (10) sketches complete with project/ systems name and reference document (ie. book, website, photo).

• Sketchbook will be used as a tool for desk crits throughout the term to discuss design and technology course work.

#2 – Green Systems Technical Report (Group) - As a continuation from course lectures, students groups (two or three students per group) will research and prepare a technical report on a specific green building material, assembly or system relevant to their M1 Design Studio project. The report will be presented to the class.

Possible topics in include:•Water (collection, treatment, re-use, stormwater)•Waste (collection, conveyance, treatment, re-use/disposal)•Energy (Heating/cooling, Renewable energy systems, Passive systems)•Daylighting (quantify, glare control, glazing performance.)•Life-cycle material analysis. For example:•New construction•Salvaged/reused/buildings and components

The media and format of the report should be chosen to clearly convey the information analysed. This may be a different system than the one presented in Whole Building System Section: Assignment 3.

Students are to present to the class in a 5-10 minute presentation along with appropriate models, drawings, simulation, and/or calculations.

Students will be marked on the clarity and understanding of the system and how it contributes as a ‘net positive’strategy integral with their design.

Latrine Sketch, Solterre Design



#3 – Whole Building Section / Model (Individual) - Students will individually develop a whole building section of their final M1 Design Studio project. This work will integrate “net positive” system strategies into floor, wall, roof assemblies and the overall site. Possible systems could include:

•Envelope and structure•Water (collection, heating, treatment, reuse, storm water, storm surge)•Waste (solid, human)•Heating/cooling•Ventilation•Renewable energy systems•Passive systems

The media and scale of the Whole Building Section should be chosen to clearly convey the system information. This may be a different system then the one researched in the Green Systems Technical Report: Assignment 2.

These details will be presented and be part of the final M1 Design Studio final review. Students will be marked on the integration of ‘net positive’ strategies into their studio design and the clarity and understanding of the system information.

• Class Participation (10%) - Students will be evaluated based on attendance and participation in group discussions.

ASSESSMENT Course EvaluationThree assignments will form the majority of the course weighting.

These assignments will include a hand-drawn drawn Sketchbook of building details, a technical report and presentation, and a detailed building section of related M1 studio design project.

All students are required to participate in class and active dialogue in discussions is encouraged. Grading for the course will include student’s participation and attendance. Written feedback will be provided for each assignment by the instructors.

22 JUNE 2011

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Project:

(902) 492-1215www.solterre.com

3008 Oxford Street, Unit 202Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2W5

REVISIONS:

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GENERAL NOTES:

100 DONALD HILTZ CONNECTOR ROADKENTVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA

SECTION DETAILS

1" = 1'

A-401

COLUMN(SEE STRUCTURAL)

SLAB(SEE STRUCTURAL)

COLUMN FOOTING(SEE STRUCTURAL)

VAPOUR BARRIER

3

COLUMN FOOTING DETAIL1" = 1'9

CEMENTITIOUS PERFORATEDSOFFIT VENT

ALUMINUM GUTTER

1" X 8" FASCIA

BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENT SEALING STUD WALL TO OSB UNDER TRUSS WOOD TO BE PRIMED BEFORE SEALING

OSB PRIMED AND TAPED AT SEAMS WITH BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENT (TYP.)

2

TOP OF STUD WALL DETAIL1" = 1'1B

METAL DRIP EDGE

OSB ON FACE OF TRUSSFLUSH WITH S.I.P

BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENT LAPPEDOVER TOP OF S.I.P AND WOOD

STUD WALL, WOOD TO BE PRIMEDBEFORE APPLICATION (SEE

AIRSEALING NOTE)

AROOF VENT BAFFLE

(PROVENT OR EQUIVALENT)

GRADE

TYPE 1 GRANULAR

FOOTING(SEE STRUCTURAL)

4" RIGID INSULATIONEXTENDING 8" ABOVE GRADE

ALUMINUM FLASHING EXTENDING6" BENEATH STRAPPING

CONCRETE SLAB(SEE STRUCTURAL)

VAPOUR BARRIER TO EXTEND TO EXTERIOR OF ICF WALL

DRAINAGE MAT W/ CONCRETE BOARD

TORRIFIED SIDING5

NORTH WALL FOUNDATION DETAIL1" = 1'8

SILL GASKET

RUBBER BASEBOARD

ICF CUT BACK AS REQUIRED

ROLLERBAR ANGLE

DIAMOND POLISHED CONCRETE SLAB

7/8" FURRING @ 16" O.C.

5/8" TYPE 'X' GYPSUM BOARD

RUBBER BASEBOARD

5/8" GYPSUM BOARD NOT TAPED OR FINISHED IN STORAGE ROOM

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TOP OF ICF NORTH WALL DETAIL1" = 1'5

SOLID ALUMINUM SOFFIT

BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENTSEALING S.I.P TO EXTERIOR OF ICF

2" THICK EPS FOAM

1A

CONTINUOUS 2X8 LEDGERANCHOR BOLTED THROUGH TO

CONCRETE

60MIL DAMPPROOFING ONEXTERIOR OF ICF

CEMENT BOARD SIDING

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PARALLEL CHORD TRUSS

COR-A-VENT ROOF-2-WALL VENT INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS

VARIABLE PITCH CONNECTORSIMPSON MDL No. VPA

CEMENTITIOUS PERFORATED SOFFIT VENT OR EQUIVALENT

BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENTSEALING WINDOW OPENING TO

OSB UNDER TRUSS

CLERESTORY WINDOW

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2

DRIP EDGE AT TOP OF ROOF

CLERESTORY ROOF JUNCTION DETAIL1" = 1'3

1X10 FASCIA

SOLID CEMENTITIOUS SOFFIT

1'-0"

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FLASH AND SEAL ENDS OF COR-A-VENT AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER

FLASH WEATHER BARRIER OVER COR-A-VENT

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CEMENT BOARD SIDING

BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENTSEALING OSB AND BEAM

JUNCTION, CONCEALED WITH TRIM

STUD TIE, SIMPSONMDL No. HGAM10KTA

1/2" GYPSUM BOARD

1/2" OSB (SEAMS TAPED ANDPERIMETER SEALED)

BEAM

CERTAINTEED PERFORATED SOFFIT VENT OR EQUIVALENT

ALUMINUM GUTTER

1" X 8" FASCIA

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TOP OF STUD WALL1" = 1'4

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ICF CUT BACK ASREQUIRED

ROLLERBAR ANGLE

TOP OF SLAB

7/8" FURRING @ 16" O.C.

5/8" TYPE 'X' GYPSUM BOARD

HAMBRO JOIST

RUBBER BASEBOARD

GRADE

TOP OF ICF SOUTH WALL DETAIL1" = 1'7

CEMENT PROTECTION BOARD EXTENDING 4" BELOW GRADE

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TORRIFIED OPEN JOINT SIDING

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GEOTEXTILE MATERIAL ENCAPSULATING TDA

TIRE DERIVED AGGREGATE (TDA)

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SOUTH WALL FOUNDATION DETAIL1" = 1'10

DRAINAGE MAT W/ CONCRETE BOARD

60 MIL DAMPPROOFING SEALED TO UNDER SLAB VAPOUR BARRIER, EXTENDING TO BOTTOM OF EPS SLAB

5" DIAMETER DR 28 DOWNSPOUT PIPING @ 4' BELOW GRADE

4" PERFORATED PVC DRAIN TILE W/ SOCK

TYPE 3 GRANULAR

TRIM TO COVER MEMBRANE

2

TRUSS BEARING ON BEAM1" = 1'2

OSB SHEATHING PRIMED AND SEALED TO BEAM WITH BLUESKIN OR EQUIVALENT

B

2X4 TOP PLATE NOTCHED INTO COLUMN

2X4 STUD WALL BEYOND

AIRSEALING DETAIL TOP OF COLUMN1" = 1'1A

TRUSS

SEAL THREE SIDES OF CONCRETE PILASTER BACK TO 2X4 TOP PLATE AND TO OSB CEILING LAYER TO PROVIDE CONTINUOUS AIR BARRIER

12X12 CONCRETE PILASTER

CUT EPS FOAM WEDGE TO PROVIDE BACKING SURFACE FOR APPLICATION OF AIR SEALING MEMBRANE

SPRAY FOAM BETWEEN MEMBRANE AND OSB CEILING LAYER

BLUESKIN OR EQUIV. CONNECTING EXTERIOR OSB OVER TOP OF SIP TO 2X4 TOP PLATE

8.25" STRUCTURALLY INSULATED PANEL

DRYWALL

DRYWALL

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STEEL COLUMN(SEE STRUCTURAL)STEEL BRACKET(SEE STRUCTURAL)

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COLUMN AT UPPER SLAB1" = 1'6

Construction Details, VWRM Passive House Office, Solterre Design.



Format and Submission of Assignments

All assignments will be due at 12:00 midnight before each assignment deadline. Completed assignments shall be uploaded to Brightspace. Submissions will require both sketched and technical details, technical report writing and a presentation summary. There are no acceptable excuses for not presenting work due to digital media issues.

30% Assignment #1 – Sketchbook of Details (Individual)

30% Assignment #2 – Green Systems Technical Report (Group)

30% Assignment #3 – Whole Building Section for Studio Project (Individual)

10% Class Participation

University Grade Standards (Graduate Level – Course)

Grade Grade Point Percent DefinitionA+ 4.30 90–100 Excellent Considerable evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to

analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of subject matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.

A 4.00 85–89A– 3.70 80–84B+ 3.30 77–79 Good Evidence of grasp of subject matter, some evidence of critical capacity and analytical

ability; reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.

B 3.00 73–76B– 2.70 70–72ILL Neutral Compassionate reasons,

illness

The above scale applies to the overall course grade. Individual assignment standards and criteria are included in the assignment descriptions. Assignments can receive grades in the C or D range. You can find the university’s general C and D standards in the Dalhousie Grading Practices Policy (https://cdn.dal.ca/content/dam/dalhousie/pdf/dept/university_secretariat/policy-repository/Grading%20Practices%20Policy_Feb%202017(2).pdf).

Rammed Earth Formwork, Ghana, Solterre Design.



SoftwareStudents will require access to Microsoft Teams, Concept Board, Zoom, Athena Impact Estimator and Matchbox.

Late Assignments or Missed Tests

With a Student Declaration of Absence, a late assignment is accepted without a penalty. Without an SDA, a 25% deduction per weekday will be applied.

REFERENCES (Research sources and items that may be mentioned in class)Berger, Alan, 2009. Systemic Design Can Change the World. Sun Architecture.

McDonough, William & Braungart, Michael, 2013. The Upcycle. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Gorgolewski, Mark 2018. Resource Salvation, the Architecture of Reuse. Wiley Blackwell

Straube, John, 2012. High Performance Enclosures. Building Science Press

Liljequist, Brad, 2016. The Power of Zero. Ecotone Publishing

Bere, Justin, 2014. An Introduction to Passive House. RIBA publishing

www.architecture2030.org/ www.2030palette.org/

www.buildingscience.com

www.buildinggreen.com www.rmi.org/our-work/buildings/scaling-zero-net-carbon/rmi-innovation-center/ www.powerhouse.no/en/prosjekter/powerhouse-drobak-montesorri/

www.living-future.org/lbc/

https://foursevenfive.ca/

UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES

This course is governed by the academic rules and regulations set forth in the University Calendar and the Senate. See the School’s “Academic Regulations” page (http://tinyurl.com/dal-arch-regulations) for links to university policies and resources:

• Academic integrity• Accessibility• Code of student conduct• Diversity and inclusion; culture of respect• Student declaration of absence• Recognition of Mi’kmaq territory• Work safety• Services available to students, including writing support• Fair dealing guidelines (copyright)• Dalhousie University Library

The BEDS/MArch program enables students to achieve the accreditation standards set by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board. They are described at https://tinyurl.com/cacb-spc-2017 (pages 14–17). This Dalhousie ARCH course addresses the CACB criteria and standards that are noted on the “Accreditation” page of the School of Architecture website: https://tinyurl.com/dal-arch-spc.

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