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1 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING STUDIO

2 Energy strategy of my proposal can be arranged in a 4-step pyramid that also follows the procedure of design process. Layout and Flow 4 Steps Strategy

3 Cleanest Cheapest Natural Climate Sun: Comfort Sustainable Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

4 City and Context : New Energy Program for Islands Done On the way Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

5 City and Context : Need to add another layer in Van Gendthallen: Solar Energy Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

6 Solar Technologies for Building Active Solar Thermal Photovoltaic DHW/ Space Heating Electricity Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

7 Function Multifunction/ function Formal (Aesthetic) transparent/opaque monolayer/ multilayer moving/fixed High Quality of Architecture Construction Load bearing/resistance/ safety to integrating photovoltaic (PV) elements into the building envelope, establishing a symbiotic relationship between the architectural design, functional properties and economic regenerative energy conversion. Part of Structure Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

8 Roof Facade Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

9 Façade Problems South Façade ( Hall.1) South A. Recessed windows with single glass one closed with bricks Broken Glass D.Masonry cracks and graffiti B. Rotten wooden Cornice A D B C C. Rotten wooden door Photo source : Hallen-HUB-offices-12/ Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

10 West Façade ( Hall 1) Façade Problems A West B A B 1896 construction- Bricks with single glass windows and steel frame Photo Source : RMIT Group Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

11 Façade Problems Van Genthallen second entrance( new addition) Latest added windows different pattern West Façade ( Hall 1) West façade s Openings towards water,photos: Willem Velthoven album Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

12 Energy losses through Skin (No Insulation) Section of west facade Single glass window with steel frame (Without insulation) Plan Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

13 Roof Problems Photo Source : RMIT Group Heat losses in winter Zinc Gutter joints with tiles not working Wired Glass laid on steel rods -85% broken On the top part of the top ridge lead slabs are used to take care of the rain. Presently heavy leakage. Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

14 Typical heat losses from a noninsulated building Source :EST Typical heat gains from a noninsulated building Source :EST Overall Energy Losses and Overheating in %age Winter Situation Summer Situation Conclusion : Facades and roofs have significant potential for solar systems integration. Much PV cladding can be considered to be Vertical walls Slanting Roofs Panes of glass to which PV cells are applied. Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

15 1. Optimizing Orientation Placement of functions for light/ventilation Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

16 2.Insulation 3.Air /Water tightness 4.Day Light Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

17 5.Ventilation 6.Thermal Mass Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

18 Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Photo - Volt Light Electricity Photovoltaic PV system can be designed to meet any type of electrical requirements regardless the size. Electricity production/grid Connected System Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

19 Solar irradiance in Amsterdam, Using software Metonorm Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

20 Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

21 Transformation of building mass ( ) Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5 Phase 6 Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

22 Material/Impression Changes ( ) Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

23 Use of Space/Functions Changes ( ) Former: Factory of Steam engines /railways tools/and iron ships At Present Temporary Use of Space Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

24 Lab. Experts/ Researchers Offices Expo. +Conference Exposition: Innovative Solar Technologies Lab. Experts/ Researchers Offices Researchers Visitors Business Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

25 Primary Functions Offices/research Conference Labs. Expo. Secondary Functions Auditorium Restaurant Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

26 Back ground Research Program Integration of Solar Energy -(ZEB)

27 Layout and Flow 4 Steps Strategy

28 Layout and Flow Layout and Flow

29 Layout and Flow N Water

30 Layout and Flow Add volume/mass

31 Break the volume for light and ventilation Layout and Flow All users enjoy abundant access to the outdoors, daylight and a healthy indoor environment to promote productivity.

32 Layout and Flow Creating flows through the Public and Private /Semi private,zones of the building and mark the building entrances. N Semi-public Work Public Work Semi-public

33 Layout and Flow Promenade N Entrance Office Public Promenade Accessibility from neighboring context and people flows in the North -South

34 Layout and Flow Offices/Lobby Day Light Offices Central Gathering/Expo Offices Conference/Lobby Natural ventilation Solar Irradiances View

35 Layout and Flow Optimizing the existing positioning of windows and roof heights

36 Layout and Flow The new activities are aimed to transform existing the Industrial building into a sustainable, integrated workplace environment and creating the spaces for Sharing & Promoting Innovative Technology in Public

37 Layout and Flow PV -Research Source: solar-photovoltaic-materials-- silicon- valley- Technical research Source : Toronto solar education cente

38 Layout and Flow Others than sun 1.Day light 2. One function approach for Ease in Flow in movements 3. Available space for future planning

39 Open space : Improved technical performance organizational communication and knowledge sharing N Ground Floor More height available : Relatively occupies more no. of people + equipment

40 Layout and Flow Technical Research West Ground Floor

41 The office layout - flexible workplace with minimal Close offices Easy to exchange of information among co-workers in an open environment First Floor: Less height available : Relatively occupies lesser no. of people + equipment

42 Layout and Flow One function One floor

43 Taking shape around the Commons, a variety of open, closed and hybrid meeting spaces accommodate a wide range of work styles, provides maximum flexibility for different project need

44 Climate Comfort Relative positioning of functions Passive strategies Layout and Flow East glare control by blinds North- Movement South-set back West Buffer zone

45 Buffer space :Avoiding over heating + Glare Layout and Flow Technical research place Buffer zone Ground Level layout - West Indirect Sun Light

46 Floor height Quality of air Layout and Flow Open able Windows towards courtyard Summer days Summer Nights Technical Research Place Ground level: More height : more people + equipment

47 Floor Height Quality of air Layout and Flow Single one sided windows open to courtyard First Level: Research office Small Height Lesser work places

48 Set back : Avoid overheating Curtain Wall : More day light- Openness Layout and Flow Courtyard Set back +Curtain wall South Ground Level Public access - Movement

49 Atrium Layout and Flow South Lobby + Conference : A set back layout to avoid over warming

50 More activity - Cross ventilation Layout and Flow Technology information for Public Lobby Technolog y informatio n for Public North Ground Floor Plan Lobby Lectures Public Access Courtya rd Lobby at ground level

51 Daylight Cross ventilation Layout and Flow Cross ventilation + east west day light Offices on first level

52 Layout and Flow Restaurant at South - West corner Access to the Context/ Public access View Adjacent outdoor sitting Restaurant Plan - Ground Floor

53 Labs Auditorium.. Layout and Flow Atrium The central atrium is the Social Core of the building Public space - exposition Two floors are wrapped around the central shared atrium/ courtyard space

54 Layout and Flow Atrium Passive Climatization function Raised Roof for: Sun Exposure Climate Control 1. Cross ventilation 2. Single sided ventilation 3. Daylight A. Sun in Winter, Shade in Summer B. Pre Heated ventilation C. Reduced conduction loss D. Useful Public space

55 Atrium Lesser Columns for circulation easement Additional columns for support Layout and Flow

56 Layout and Flow Atrium Construction Exploit the existing assembly of steel profiles

57 Layout and Flow Atrium Construction Elongate the existing columns

58 Atrium Construction Layout and Flow

59 Atrium Construction Layout and Flow

60 Atrium Construction Layout and Flow

61 Atrium Construction Layout and Flow

62 Atrium Construction Stiffen the structure hor./vert. Layout and Flow Existing beams Elongated beams Added column/beams/bracing

63 Atrium Construction Place the existing trusses on raised columns Layout and Flow

64 Atrium Construction Place the TRANSPARENT cladding Layout and Flow

65 Atrium Construction Operable glazing all around Layout and Flow

66 Atrium Construction New proposed Sky Light Layout and Flow

67 Open space and view of existing steel structure creates a warm and sustainable environment that reflects and repurposes the historic context of the building. Atrium View from North Auditorium

68 Transparent ( photovoltaic) Skylight is perfectly suitable to maintain the Green Environment Atrium View from South :Labs windows and green roof

69 Proposing the new alternative Transport/connections towards the city Layout and Flow

70 Layout and Flow :Façade- Roof- Floor Designing for easy assembly and disassembly on-site as well as using materials with Low emission Ensuring thermal properties and robust detailing that reduces heat loss, balancing thermal properties with daylight availability. Designing for building integration rather than attaching of energy producing building elements.

71 Layout and Flow Material The existing façade combined with new materials with multiple benefits including : energy production, heat recovery and act as integral part of the building Roof Insulated Self-supported panel + BIPV layer Thermal properties Ensuring thermal properties and robust detailing that reduces heat loss Existing Brick wall Assembly of insulated layers Concrete-Insulated Floor panel Gypsum board/false ceiling Construction Internal Insulation The glazing elements are BIPV-a modular system that includes frame :easy assembly/ disassembly on site. Roofs are replaced with light weight self-supported panels BIPV- easily assemble on site Floors : precast panels can easily install on the existing floors Double glazed BIPV module Aluminum frame

72 Properties of material used Layout and Flow Existing wall Internal Insulation Cavity to avoid to thermal bridges Assembly of insulated layers Materials with low embodied emissions wool insulation Thermal mass to improve comfort conditions Hydrothermal Material - Protect masonry from damp. - Improve the thermal resistance - Saving up to 30% energy Proposed External Wall plan Internal view at insulation breaking point

73 Cavity 263 windows with single glass and Steel frame Challenge to thermal envelope Layout and Flow Insulated Glass Units (IGU) Aluminum Frame Wall Insulation

74 Layout and Flow Window wall Plan

75 Passive Solar optimization Layout and Flow U-value improved Ensuring good daylight conditions Window height is a result of thermal and daylight optimization. Optimized the quality of window to avoid heat loss

76 Layout and Flow Insulated Concrete Floor System- Composite metal deck concrete - radiant floors and traditional rib floors have been combined in this flooring system -reduced the construction weight U-Value = 0.25 W.m2 K Existing floor - Sound absorption 10 db - Weight approx. 18 kg/m2

77 Material : Insulated Glass with Units Building Integrated photovoltaic Part of the façade Offers highly efficient window Thermal mass to improve comfort conditions Leaving exposed concrete ceiling and parts of concrete cores to reduce cooling demand Materials with low embodied emissions Using glass wool insulation that has lower embodied emissions and low density compared to its thermal performance Aluminum Framing Using large Aluminum Framing save framing material (aluminum) and reduce thermal bridges Insulated Concrete Floor System- Composite metal deck concrete - radiant floors and traditional rib floors have been combined in this flooring system - reduced the construction weight Façade Section

78 Well-insulated, airtight envelope Building envelope is made to comply with Passive Strategy in in terms of heat loss from transmission, infiltration and normalized thermal bridge values. U-value for walls: 0.15 W/m2K U-value for glass: 0.60 W m2k

79 Facades Keeping the existing facade cladding is one of the most visible strategies of the design proposal. Layout and Flow East elevation West elevation

80 Layout and Flow South elevation North elevation

81 Layout and Flow Using natural flows and biological systems to increase the efficiency of technical systems. Using the core of the building for climate control

82 : Ventilation (ERV) Energy recovery ventilation: to ensure optimal indoor air quality and control moisture Layout and Flow An integral part of the proposed technical system solution is suspended ceiling and raised floor system for displacement air. The proposed external insulated wall has of gaps on specific intervals for technical purposes

83 : Ventilation Atrium Climate Control Layout and Flow Quality of Air :The stored warm air in the atrium recirculate down and pre-heat the offices Winter Strategy

84 : Ventilation Atrium Climate Control Layout and Flow Summer strategy The higher roof acts as exhaust stack ventilation, sucking warmed air from office spaces

85 : Space heating Concrete/Radiant Floor Layout and Flow With thermal mass is little fluctuation in temperature

86 Passive Heating Ventilation air heat recovery Pre heated air from the atrium supplied to the spaces. ERV ventilation Air is supplied at the bottom around the insulation gap in the internal wall to remove stale air,pollutants and humidity Waterborne radiant heating A radiant system requires only low water temperature while being highly efficient.

87 Layout and Flow Integrating energy-producing elements in the building façade to fulfill more than one function, thus reducing material use (e.g. PV as Windows or cladding material). Reaching the highest possible level of self-sufficiency (e.g. zero energy building)

88 Old windows replaced by performing windows Air gap Recovered Electricity Recovered heat Layout and Flow PV Cell Incident solar radiations Transparent Glass Tampered Glass Thin Film Photovoltaic Cells Specifications

89 The outer appearance is same as a standard glass used for windows making it suitable for historical building. Layout and Flow Electricity generation

90 Self-supporting Insulated (polyurethane) sandwich panel A U Value = 0.19 W/m²K Layout and Flow Existing Truss B Joint -A Joint -B

91 Self-supporting Insulated (polyurethane) sandwich panel A roof covering system fully integrated with (BIPV) photovoltaic Modules Layout and Flow

92 BIPV-: Atrium Skylight Layout and Flow

93 BIPV-: South Curtain walls Layout and Flow

94 Thermal Comfort With Passive and Active Strategies Offices/conferences Air-conditioning consumes 40% of the total electricity. Natural ventilation will reduce this load.2-4% Layout and Flow

95 Thermal Comfort With Passive and Active Strategies Layout and Flow

96 Internal Climate Control Layout and Flow

97 Internal Climate Control Insulated Opaque Roof yield = 23,000 kwh/m²/year Layout and Flow Transparent Sky Light yield = 264,000 kwh/m²/year East west Transparent windows yield = 18,000kwh/m²/year Curtain wall Yield = kwh/year

98 Energy Production/ Consumption Layout and Flow The electricity produced by envelope of the building will be consumed for: Air Conditioning in Summer Heat pump (radiant floor) Internal Lightning Note: The Active energy Integrated envelope will produce surplus amount of energy,much more than building s demand. The reaming energy will be saved in local grid for NO SUN days/ Or can serve the neighborhood.

99 Thank you all for being here today

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