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Cooper, Robertson & PartnersArchitecture, Urban Design

Cooper, Robertson & Partners Architecture, Urban Design Prepared by Philip Giang, @ 2009 May 15 NYC

Cooper, Robertson, & Partners Architecture, Urban Design

Sustainability and Ecology:Sand Dunes, Beach Mice, Turtles and A Coastal Community

WindMark Beach, Florida


ArchitectUrban Designer

Responsibility + Collaboration


Urban Desiggn

Landscape

Architecture


Urban DesignLandscape

Architecture

Ecology

Sub Surface Hydrology

Field Biology

Civil Engineer

Wetland ScientistSociology

Soil Scientist

InfrastructurePlanning

Electrical Engineer

Surface Hydrology Wastewater

Climatology

Mechanical Engineer

Field Archeology

Botany

Forestry

Environmental Law

Code Specialist

Wind Modeler Structural Engineer

Economist

Market Analysis

Solar Consultant

Traffic Engineer

Way Finding Consultant

Executive Archeology

Branding Consult

Financial Modeler

Life Cycle Modeling

Climate Design

Oceanographer

Marine Engineer

GeologyWildlife Biology



A Case Study project:An Innovative approachto Sustainable Design


Existing Site Conditions


Human Settlements, former sugar cane plantation and secondary forest


Mangrove Hatchery and the First Settlement


Hydrology


Storm Surge


Climate


Steep Slopes


Developable Land


Bio-Corridors


Design Strategy



How do we achieve sustainabilityfor a large scale project?

The clientThe good design team


WindMark Beach

Where in the world is WindMark beach?


Other Lands

Public Ownership

St. Joe Holdings

133 miles133 miles

Extraordinary Assets70 m

iles70 m

iles

The Client


Understanding the LocalCulture And Site Character


Regional Products and Activities


Architecture


Beacon Hill

High Land

St. Joe Beach

Port St. Joe

Context

Site Analysis


Road and Waterway


St. Joseph Bay Aquatic Preserve

WindMark

Crystal clear water

Sea grasses and salt marshes

biologically diverse ecosystem

Many species of fish and invertebrate

utilize the bay extensive natural habitat

for nursery and foraging grounds

This area also serves as feeding,

breeding and nesting area for

variety of bird species


Sustainable principlesWetlands preservation

Preserve streams, creeks and sand dunesBuild on dry land only

Relocate highway to preserve public beach

Development with minimum impact on the land


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WindMark Beach: Before

WindMark Beach: After


A sustainable community:

Auto-free systemStreet lights are low and down light

Pedestrian safetyWalkable neighborhoods

Outdoor creational activitiesBoardwalk street, Beachwalk, path and sand trail


Master Plan

Relocated US 98

Flat Water Road

B e a c h W a l k


Plan Construct Diagram


Circulation Diagram: Auto vs. Pedestrian

30% Paved Surface

70% Path/Boardwalk/Sand Trail


Auto-free Concept Diagram


Lot Diagram


Boardwalk Street and Parking Court


Pattern Book&

Place Making


Pattern Book


STRATEGIES

Designing building to reflect localclimate such as: porches for shade

&Using light construction materials

such as: wood and metal


Contemporary Interpretations


Preservation: Build lightly on the land


Town Center Buildings

Sun orientationEnergy efficient

Sunshade devices/Deep porchesNatural ventilation


Project Team


Town Center


2007 WindMark was Awarded "Wildlife Friendly"by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and

Florida's Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

2008 WindMark Beach Receives "Award Of Excellence"From The Florida Chapter Of The American Society Of

Landscape Architects (Flasla)