SOUTH ELEVATION
EAST ELEVATION
BULDING ELEVATIONS
0
N
10 FT.
SCALE 1/8” = 1’0”
3 M.
POSSIBLE SOLAR PANEL LOCATION WOOD FRAMING
THERMAL MASS WALL SYSTEM AND WOOD FRAMED ROOF
3
2
1
A-A
ACCESS HATCH 7
5
6
1
B-B
4
6
1
C-C
MAKE IT
BULDING SECTIONS
C
roof overhang
property line
B
0
SCALE 1/8” = 1’0”
10 FT. 3 M.
1. 2. 3. 4.
cistern living/dining room kitchen bathroom
5. utility room 6. bedroom 7. attic
RI GHT
REDE VE LOPM EN T FOR THE LOWER 9TH WARD optional handicap lift
N
setbacks
A
street
7
6
(13’-6”x9’-3”)
(12’x9’-3”)
30’
6
1
2 1 5
4
setbacks
C
B
(26’x15’-5”)
4
3
105’
IDENTIFIABLE VERNACULAR The form of the building is a response to the New Orleans area climate while respecting local culture and architectural traditions. The design utilizes natural ventilation, controlled day-lighting, high ceilings with fans, shading devices, and thermal mass in the same manner as traditional New Orleans architecture. These building concepts work together to provide a comfortable environment for the homeowners while reducing reliance on mechanical air conditioning and energy consumption. The floor plan is based on a modified ‘shotgun’ with a linear transition of spaces from outdoor to indoor and public to private while being adapted to modern living with a hallway. A generous front stoop and porch is a key element in the re-establishment of the vitality of the community.
A
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
2 BEDROOM: 1000 SQUARE FEET
optional handicap lift
(MASTER BEDROOM SUITE OPTION AVAILABLE)
property line
roof overhang
The building seeks to be a model for sustainable living by incorporating solar panels, plumbing and air conditioning systems that reduce water and power usage, a cistern that collects rainwater from the roof for non-drinking water use, and permeable paving to reduce storm water run-off. Additionally, building products were chosen that are locally available, non-toxic, contain recycled content, and are produced by environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.
setbacks
street
7
6
6
(9’-6”x11’)
(11’x11’)
30’
6 (12’-8”x11’)
2 1
4
5
(27’x15’-5”)
4
3
1
REBUILD SMART The design promotes long-lasting value to the homeowner by incorporating materials and systems that are durable, lowmaintenance, and contribute to lowering utility bills. The design also features common construction techniques making it affordable and allowing it to be built with local resources. The structure includes provisions to handle local weather events by being raised five feet above the ground, the incorporation of impact resistant windows, and the design of an attic for storage and emergency refuge with an elevated means of escape.
105’
setbacks
3 BEDROOM: 1250 SQUARE FEET
FLOOR PLANS SCALE 1/8” = 1’0”
N
0
10 FT. 3 M.
1. 2. 3. 4.
covered porch living/dining room kitchen bathroom
5. utility room 6. bedroom 7. attic
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
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WEST ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
SOUTH
NORTH
Daylighting: North facing windows allow abundant indorect daylight while limiting heat gain.
Ceiling Fans: Circulate air flow
Stack-Ventilation: High ceilings and operable awning clerestories allow hot air to rise and vent to exterior.
Limited Number of South Facing Aperatures: Louvered shutters limit amount of solar heat gain and allow for cross ventilation.
Cross-Ventilation: Longitudinal hallway pulls east-west breezes through house. Double Hung Windows: Allow cool air to enter from below.
Thermal Mass Wall and Roof System: Highly insulated wall and roof facing South blocks sun from directly heating interior spaces.
Raised Structure: Allow air to circulate under the building
SUMMER
SOUTH
NORTH
Ceiling Fans: Pushes warm air down.
North Facing Awning Clerestories: Closed position prohibits warm air from escaping while allowing daylight to penetrate deeply into space.
Thermal Mass Wall and Roof System: Material's thickness absorbs sun's heat during the day and releases it during the cooler night.
CLIMATICALLY APPROPRIATE LANDSCAPING REQUIRES LESS MAINTENANCE AND CONTRIBUTES TO PASSIVE CLIMATE CONTROL STRATEGIES
Double Hung Windows: Double pane, Low-E compositions provides thermal insulation.
WINTER
SOLAR POWERED HOT WATER HEATER (POTABLE WATER)
RECYCLING AND COMPOSITING CENTER
SOUTH-FACING PHOTO VOLTAIC PANELS ON ROOF FOR NET METERING HIGHLY ENERGY EFFICIENT MECHANICAL SYSTEM COUPLED WITH NATURAL VENTILATION STRATEGIES NATURAL DAYLIGHTING REDUCES RELIANCE ON ELECTRIC LIGHTING
ATTIC: storage and emergency refuge
HATCH: elevated means of escape
DURABLE MATERIALS WITHSTAND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS FOR LOW-MAINTENANCE, LONGLASTING VALUE
DEEP OVERHANGS REDUCE HEAT GAIN AND PROVIDE SHELTERED OUTDOOR SPACES
STRUCTURE: designed to withstand 130mph wind zone
PERMEABLE PAVING SURFACES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
WELL INSULATED AND SEALED ENVELOPE OPTIMIZES MECHANICAL SYSTEM USAGE FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
LOW WATER USE PLUMBING FIXTURES
RAINWATER CISTERN STORES WATER COLLECTED FROM ROOF FOR NON-POTABLE USES
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
ENERGY STAR RATED APPLIANCES
MATERIALS CHOSEN THAT ARE NOT DETRIMENTAL TO HEALTH; WASTE REDUCED THROUGH EFFICIENT USE OF LOCALLY SOURCED MATERIALS WITH RECYCLED CONTENT
FLOOD PREVENTION: house raised 5 feet water/vapor barrier on underside of floor paperless drywall for lower portions
outdoor living
utility wall (efficiency = cost savings)
private public
MODIFIED SHOTGUN: linear progression of spaces adapted to modern living with hallway outdoor living (fosters sense of community)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
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