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Clemson University School of Architecture - M.Arch IITRANSCRIPT
SOULar House
WASH
LIVING
CLST
MASTER BATH
BA
TH
BEDROOM BEDROOM
STOR.
ALEXANDRA MCCARTHEY2930 WILLOW GREEN CTROSWELL, GA, 30076404.547.4923. [email protected]
The SOULar House project was Jonathan Schaffer and my schematic proposal for the initial Solar Decathlon competition design studio. Our intent with this house was to create a cyclical living system between the sections of sleep, porch, and live. Designed for a family of four, SOULar House takes into consideration the Clemson team’s proposal to create a home that embodies the soul of the south for traditional southern living focused on family community.
Being geared for the Decathlon compeition, the program needed to fit within 1,000 sq ft, requiring innovation to produce an accessible, yet compact and efficient design. As it is a solar competition, the roof slopes are optimized for application of solar panels. A large southern porch for gathering space is flanked by sliding glass doors to completely open up the house and create one large and liveable porch. The house is designed to be moved easily to any site and placed with the porch at southern orientation. Interior cabinetry allows flexibility of storage to maximize circulation space. Linear, minimized circulation in tandem with an ‘L’ plan configuration allow for the most efficiency possible as well as separation between private and public space.
SOULar House considers its environmental footprint through Passive House design strategies of R-40 walls [SIPS panel construction] and triple pane fenestration [operable for natural ventilation]. Even with the porch prevening too much heat gain, the size and placement of windows allow optimal natural lighting.
SleepPorch Live
Casework Utilities Circulation Circulation
triple pane argon filled glazing
wood shim w/ backer rod and sealanttongue and groove recycled wood ceiling cladding
aluminum 2” mullion
earth
concrete slab and spread footing foundationvapor barriercushion padsleeper studs at 1’-6” OC 1/2” plywood4” tongue and groove heart of pine flooring
finish cladding beyondspacia double glazingaluminum 2” mullion 2x blockingwood 2x6 framinginterior finish cladding
8x8 structural pine column
western red cedar sliding louver
triple pane argon sliding glass door system
rack mounted solar panels
exterior sheathingwaterproof membranesips insulation panelvapor barrierinterior finish cladding
green roofdrainage layer
protection matwaterproof membranesips insulation panel
tongue and groove cladding
WALL SECTION DETAIL AT 3/4” = 1’-0”
vapor control layer
aluminum flashing w/ drain chains
SOLAR ROOF
GREEN ROOF
WEST SECTION
SOLAR ROOF
GREEN ROOF
ALEXANDRA MCCARTHEY2930 WILLOW GREEN CTROSWELL, GA, 30076404.547.4923. [email protected]
Ceremony house quite literally was designed as a ceremony of family interaction through the living space. It challenges the conventional living patterns of separation between public and private areas, and encourages interaction with both entrances to the house being immediately connected to the central room where dining and living are combined. Designed to be 1,000 sq ft, this house maximizes efficiency by minimizing circulation but still creating comfortable and accessible spaces. Internal walls are open cell cabinets to maximize storage flexibility. Rooted firmly in its off grid site, this house can completely open up to the outdoors via its Japanese style sliding doors to view the enormous and unique tree behind it. Moveable slat screen provide privacy. This house heavily focuses on simple and well thought out detail to create solar/green roof and the 5 Passive House design principles [insulation, windows, ventilation, air barrier, therma to create an environmentally responsible home that is 100 % naturally ventilated and daylit while retaining comfort. The design is geared for the house to be compatible with any orientation.
AIR BARRIER
VENTILATION
INSULATION
WINDOWS
THERMAL BREAK
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
2A-521
1'-0" 2'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0"
3'-0
"
5'-0"
REFRIGERATORSEE SPECS
DISHWASHERSEE SPECS
RANGE/OVENSEE SPECS
MICROWAVESEE SPECS
3'-0
"1'
-6"
2'-6
"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0"6"
6"2'
-0"
D5A-521
4'-6
"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 6" 2'-6"
6"2'
-0"
4'-6
"
D5A-521
3'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0"
4'-0
"3'
-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 2'-6" 6" 3'-0"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,
TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0"
1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6"
3'-0
" 3'-6
"
6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0
"
6" 1'-6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
2'-6" 2'-6" 6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
5'-0" 4'-6" 6" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
6" 1'-6" 2'-6" 1'-6" 6"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
SHEET TITLE
LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
2/12
/201
5 5:
19:3
0 PM
A-511
CABINETRYELEVATIONS
1/2" = 1'-0"D1 KITCHEN CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"D4 LIVING SPACE CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"D6 BEDROOM 103 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B1 HALL CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"B2 BEDROOM 104 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B4 TOILET AND CABINET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"B6 WASHROOM CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A1 MASTER BDRM CLOSET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"A2 MASTER BEDROOM AND HALL ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A6 BEDROOM CLOSET ELEVATION
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
1'-0
"1'
-0"
1'-6
"1'
-6"
2'-0
"6"
2'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD
SHELF
3/4" CNC CUTFINISH GRADE
PLYWOODCABINET BACK
3/4" CNC CUTFINISH GRADE
PLYWOODHEADER
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD
CABINET DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD
BASE
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
KITCHEN SINK,SEE PLUMBING
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOODCABINET DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOODSHELF
3/4" CNC CUT FINISH GRADEPLYWOOD CABINET DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOODHEADER
1'-6
"1'
-0"
2'-0
"2'
-0"
6"
2'-6
"1'
-6"
2'-6
"6"
3/4" CNC CUT PLYWOODFINISH GRADE BACKSPLASH
3/4" CNC CUT FINISH GRADEPLYWOOD CABINET BACK
3'-0"
1'-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD BASE
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD SHELF
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD HEADER
1'-0
"2'
-0"
1'-6
"1'
-0"
1'-0
"6"
1'-0
"1'
-0"
1'-0
"1'
-6"
6"6"
1'-0
"6"
2'-6"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
SHEET TITLE
LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
2/12
/201
5 5:
19:3
0 PM
A-521
CABINETRY SECTIONS
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
3/4" = 1'-0"B5 CLOSET CABINET SECTION
3/4" = 1'-0"2 KITCHEN CABINET SECTION 3/4" = 1'-0"D5 LIVING ROOM CABINET SECTION
1. ALL STRUCTURE, INTERIOR FINISH PANELING, ANDCEILING PANELING MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TOINSTALLATION OF CABINETRY.
2. ALL CABINETRY UNITS TO BE PREFABRICATED OFFSITE AND INSTALLED AS UNITS AT PREFABRICATEDTABS IN SUBFLOORING.
3. PREFABRICATE AND INSTALL AS MUCH PLUMBING ANDELECTRICAL ELEMENTS OFF SITE.
4. PROVIDE ANY JUNCTION BOXES AND WIREEXTENSIONS AS REQUIRED TO UTILIZE CABINETS ANDINTEGRATE WITH MAIN WIRING.
5. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY,DIMENSIONS WILL BE PREDETERMINED BY CUTPIECES
6. ALL CABINETS TO BE FINSIHED OFF SITE PRIOR TOINSTLALATION, NO WET FINISH PRODUCTS ON SITE.
GENERAL NOTES
A-511
D1
2A-521
A-511D4
A-511D6
A-511B1
A-511B2
A-511B6A-511
A1
A-511
A2
A-511B4
A-511A6
1
2 3
64 5
BEDROOM104
HALL102
TOILET105
WASHROOM106
MASTERBEDROOM
107
BEDROOM103
LIVINGROOM
101
HALL102
D5A-521
B5A-521
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
SHEET TITLE
LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
2/12
/201
5 5:
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7 PM
A-503
CABINETRY FLOORPLAN
3/8" = 1'-0"A1 CABINETRY FLOOR PLAN
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
1. ALL STRUCTURE, INTERIOR FINISH PANELING, ANDCEILING PANELING MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TOINSTALLATION OF CABINETRY.
2. ALL CABINETRY UNITS TO BE PREFABRICATED OFFSITE AND INSTALLED AS UNITS AT PREFABRICATEDTABS IN SUBFLOORING.
3. PREFABRICATE AND INSTALL AS MUCH PLUMBINGAND ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS OFF SITE.
4. PROVIDE ANY JUNCTION BOXES AND WIREEXTENSIONS AS REQUIRED TO UTILIZE CABINETSAND INTEGRATE WITH MAIN WIRING.
GENERAL NOTES
APPLIANCE TYPES1. REFIDGERATOR
2. OVEN
3. RANGE UNIT
4. WASHER
5. DRYER
6. DISHWASHER
NOTE: SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICANCE TYPES AND DIMENSIONS.
N
0 2' 4' 8'
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
2A-521
1'-0" 2'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0"
3'-0
"
5'-0"
REFRIGERATORSEE SPECS
DISHWASHERSEE SPECS
RANGE/OVENSEE SPECS
MICROWAVESEE SPECS
3'-0
"1'
-6"
2'-6
"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0"6"
6"2'
-0"
D5A-521
4'-6
"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 6" 2'-6"
6"2'
-0"
4'-6
"
D5A-521
3'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0"
4'-0
"3'
-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 2'-6" 6" 3'-0"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,
TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0"
1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6"
3'-0
" 3'-6
"
6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0
"
6" 1'-6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
2'-6" 2'-6" 6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
5'-0" 4'-6" 6" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
6" 1'-6" 2'-6" 1'-6" 6"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
SHEET TITLE
LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
2/12
/201
5 5:
19:3
0 PM
A-511
CABINETRYELEVATIONS
1/2" = 1'-0"D1 KITCHEN CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"D4 LIVING SPACE CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"D6 BEDROOM 103 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B1 HALL CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"B2 BEDROOM 104 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B4 TOILET AND CABINET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"B6 WASHROOM CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A1 MASTER BDRM CLOSET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"A2 MASTER BEDROOM AND HALL ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A6 BEDROOM CLOSET ELEVATION
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
2A-521
1'-0" 2'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0"
3'-0
"
5'-0"
REFRIGERATORSEE SPECS
DISHWASHERSEE SPECS
RANGE/OVENSEE SPECS
MICROWAVESEE SPECS
3'-0
"1'
-6"
2'-6
"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0"6"
6"2'
-0"
D5A-521
4'-6
"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 6" 2'-6"
6"2'
-0"
4'-6
"
D5A-521
3'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0"
4'-0
"3'
-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 2'-6" 6" 3'-0"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,
TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0"
1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6"
3'-0
" 3'-6
"
6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0
"
6" 1'-6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
2'-6" 2'-6" 6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
5'-0" 4'-6" 6" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
6" 1'-6" 2'-6" 1'-6" 6"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
SHEET TITLE
LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
2/12
/201
5 5:
19:3
0 PM
A-511
CABINETRYELEVATIONS
1/2" = 1'-0"D1 KITCHEN CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"D4 LIVING SPACE CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"D6 BEDROOM 103 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B1 HALL CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"B2 BEDROOM 104 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B4 TOILET AND CABINET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"B6 WASHROOM CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A1 MASTER BDRM CLOSET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"A2 MASTER BEDROOM AND HALL ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A6 BEDROOM CLOSET ELEVATION
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
WEST SECTION
AIR BARRIER
VENTILATION
INSULATION
WINDOWS
THERMAL BREAK
ALEXANDRA MCCARTHEY2930 WILLOW GREEN CTROSWELL, GA, 30076404.547.4923. [email protected]
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
2A-521
1'-0" 2'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0"
3'-0
"
5'-0"
REFRIGERATORSEE SPECS
DISHWASHERSEE SPECS
RANGE/OVENSEE SPECS
MICROWAVESEE SPECS
3'-0
"1'
-6"
2'-6
"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0"6"
6"2'
-0"
D5A-521
4'-6
"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 6" 2'-6"
6"2'
-0"
4'-6
"
D5A-521
3'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0"
4'-0
"3'
-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 2'-6" 6" 3'-0"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,
TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0"
1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6"
3'-0
" 3'-6
"
6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0
"
6" 1'-6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
2'-6" 2'-6" 6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
5'-0" 4'-6" 6" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
6" 1'-6" 2'-6" 1'-6" 6"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
A
B
C
D
E
SHEET TITLE
LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
CHECKED BY:
COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
2/12
/201
5 5:
19:3
0 PM
A-511
CABINETRYELEVATIONS
1/2" = 1'-0"D1 KITCHEN CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"D4 LIVING SPACE CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"D6 BEDROOM 103 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B1 HALL CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"B2 BEDROOM 104 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B4 TOILET AND CABINET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"B6 WASHROOM CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A1 MASTER BDRM CLOSET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"A2 MASTER BEDROOM AND HALL ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A6 BEDROOM CLOSET ELEVATION
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
One of the many innovations within the Clemson Solar Decathlon house entry, Indigo Pine, is the lack of any true ‘walls.’ All interior partitions are composed of stacked ‘boxes,’ or cabinetry, that contain all storage, systems, and uses of the house. Needing to conform with the rest of the house’s CNC structural system, the cabinetry was designed to be cut from standard plywood panels. The profiles of each box are geared for flexibility and specificity, with heights and depths of spaces able to fit various household appliances, technology, and personal items [clothing, shoes, office, etc.]. In addition to producing the cut files in Revit for the final build, the team also produced a full scale mockup to test the system. The mockup takes into consideration cabinet hardware, door swing, shelving, drawers, running watter, electricity, and the construction method. Systems run through embedded chases in the wall that are accessible through certain panels in the boxes. Because of the time constraint the competition gives for building the house on site, the cabinet system is designed to go together in its entirety within 10 hours. Boxes are pre-assembled off-site, then brought into the already constructed shell of the house. My personal work included the design of the entertainment and small bedroom walls through schematic and design development phases [producing all Revit files]; I was also on the team that created the design and worked on construction for the mock-up wall.
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
1'-0
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1'-6
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2'-0
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3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD
SHELF
3/4" CNC CUTFINISH GRADE
PLYWOODCABINET BACK
3/4" CNC CUTFINISH GRADE
PLYWOODHEADER
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD
CABINET DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD
BASE
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
KITCHEN SINK,SEE PLUMBING
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOODCABINET DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOODSHELF
3/4" CNC CUT FINISH GRADEPLYWOOD CABINET DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOODHEADER
1'-6
"1'
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2'-0
"2'
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6"
2'-6
"1'
-6"
2'-6
"6"
3/4" CNC CUT PLYWOODFINISH GRADE BACKSPLASH
3/4" CNC CUT FINISH GRADEPLYWOOD CABINET BACK
3'-0"
1'-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD BASE
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD DOOR
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD SHELF
3/4" CNC CUT FINISHGRADE PLYWOOD HEADER
1'-0
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1'-6
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1'-0
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1'-0
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6"6"
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DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
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ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
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ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
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CABINETRY SECTIONS
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
3/4" = 1'-0"B5 CLOSET CABINET SECTION
3/4" = 1'-0"2 KITCHEN CABINET SECTION 3/4" = 1'-0"D5 LIVING ROOM CABINET SECTION
1. ALL STRUCTURE, INTERIOR FINISH PANELING, ANDCEILING PANELING MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TOINSTALLATION OF CABINETRY.
2. ALL CABINETRY UNITS TO BE PREFABRICATED OFFSITE AND INSTALLED AS UNITS AT PREFABRICATEDTABS IN SUBFLOORING.
3. PREFABRICATE AND INSTALL AS MUCH PLUMBING ANDELECTRICAL ELEMENTS OFF SITE.
4. PROVIDE ANY JUNCTION BOXES AND WIREEXTENSIONS AS REQUIRED TO UTILIZE CABINETS ANDINTEGRATE WITH MAIN WIRING.
5. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY,DIMENSIONS WILL BE PREDETERMINED BY CUTPIECES
6. ALL CABINETS TO BE FINSIHED OFF SITE PRIOR TOINSTLALATION, NO WET FINISH PRODUCTS ON SITE.
GENERAL NOTES
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HALL102
TOILET105
WASHROOM106
MASTERBEDROOM
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BEDROOM103
LIVINGROOM
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HALL102
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ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
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CABINETRY FLOORPLAN
3/8" = 1'-0"A1 CABINETRY FLOOR PLAN
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
1. ALL STRUCTURE, INTERIOR FINISH PANELING, ANDCEILING PANELING MUST BE INSTALLED PRIOR TOINSTALLATION OF CABINETRY.
2. ALL CABINETRY UNITS TO BE PREFABRICATED OFFSITE AND INSTALLED AS UNITS AT PREFABRICATEDTABS IN SUBFLOORING.
3. PREFABRICATE AND INSTALL AS MUCH PLUMBINGAND ELECTRICAL ELEMENTS OFF SITE.
4. PROVIDE ANY JUNCTION BOXES AND WIREEXTENSIONS AS REQUIRED TO UTILIZE CABINETSAND INTEGRATE WITH MAIN WIRING.
GENERAL NOTES
APPLIANCE TYPES1. REFIDGERATOR
2. OVEN
3. RANGE UNIT
4. WASHER
5. DRYER
6. DISHWASHER
NOTE: SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIFIC APPLICANCE TYPES AND DIMENSIONS.
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RANGE/OVENSEE SPECS
MICROWAVESEE SPECS
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TOP OFSUBFLOOR
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6"2'
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D5A-521
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TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 6" 2'-6"
6"2'
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"
D5A-521
3'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
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"3'
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TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 2'-6" 6" 3'-0"
2'-6
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-6"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,
TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0"
1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6"
3'-0
" 3'-6
"
6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0
"
6" 1'-6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
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-6"
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TOP OFSUBFLOOR
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-6"
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TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
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ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
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CABINETRYELEVATIONS
1/2" = 1'-0"D1 KITCHEN CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"D4 LIVING SPACE CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"D6 BEDROOM 103 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B1 HALL CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"B2 BEDROOM 104 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B4 TOILET AND CABINET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"B6 WASHROOM CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A1 MASTER BDRM CLOSET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"A2 MASTER BEDROOM AND HALL ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A6 BEDROOM CLOSET ELEVATION
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
2A-521
1'-0" 2'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6" 3'-0"
3'-0
"
5'-0"
REFRIGERATORSEE SPECS
DISHWASHERSEE SPECS
RANGE/OVENSEE SPECS
MICROWAVESEE SPECS
3'-0
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TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0"6"
6"2'
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D5A-521
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TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 6" 2'-6"
6"2'
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4'-6
"
D5A-521
3'-0"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
2'-0" 2'-6" 2'-0"
4'-0
"3'
-6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"3'-0" 2'-6" 6" 3'-0"
2'-6
"4'
-6"
3/4" CNC CUT LAMINATEDPLYWOOD DOOR,
TYPICAL AT CABINETS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0"
1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6"
3'-0
" 3'-6
"
6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
18 x 36MIRROR
3'-0"
1'-6"
3'-0
"
6" 1'-6" 6"
EQ EQ
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
2'-6" 2'-6" 6"
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
4'-6
"2'
-6"
5'-0" 4'-6" 6" 3'-0" 3'-0" 3'-0" 2'-6"
TELEVISIONSEE SPECS
TOP OFSUBFLOOR
1'-7 3/4"
B5A-521
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LOT NUMBER:
DRAWN BY:
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COPYRIGHT:
DESIGN TEAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
SOLAR DECATHLON 2015
WWW.SOLARDECATHLON.GOV
TEAM NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT:
TY MONKS | NISHKIAN MONKS
CONSULTANTS
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
NONE: PROJECT ISPUBLIC DOMAIN
106
ARCH STUDIO
DAN HARDING
LEE HALLCLEMSON, SC
29632
TEAM CLEMSON
STRUCTURAL
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
PLUMBING
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
GENE WILSON | GREENVILLE TECH
CLIENT
ISSUE DATE: 02/12/2015
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CABINETRYELEVATIONS
1/2" = 1'-0"D1 KITCHEN CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"D4 LIVING SPACE CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"D6 BEDROOM 103 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B1 HALL CABINET ELEVATION 1/2" = 1'-0"B2 BEDROOM 104 CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"B4 TOILET AND CABINET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"B6 WASHROOM CABINET ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A1 MASTER BDRM CLOSET ELEV 1/2" = 1'-0"A2 MASTER BEDROOM AND HALL ELEVATION
1/2" = 1'-0"A6 BEDROOM CLOSET ELEVATION
MARK DATE DESCRIPTION
TYPE 0-1 (x3)
36” EQ EQ32” EQ EQ
66” 66”
SOUTH
TYPE 0-2 (x3)SOUTH
TYPE 0-2 (x2)EAST
TYPE 0-2 (x2)NORTH
TYPE 0-3 (x2)NORTH
TYPE 0-4 (x1)WEST
TYPE 0-5 (x1)WEST
TYPE 1-1 (x1)WEST
66” 66”
66”
80”
80”
83”
36” EQ 36” EQ
20” EQEQ
60”
EQ120”EQEQ
EQ
126”
EXTERIOR SCRIM
EXTERIOR CLADDING
Z CLIP
1” AIR SPACE
1 1/2” RIGID INSULATION
PLYWOOD SHIM
DOUBLE HUNG
CLADDING & SCRIM WALL BEYOND
CLADDED WINDOW
STRUCTURAL PLY
3/4” MARINE GRADE PLY
ZIP WALL VAPOR
10” CAVITY INSULATION
10” CAVITY INSULATION
STRUCTURAL PLY
ZCLIP2” AIR POCKET
1 1/2” RIGID INSULATION1” AIR SPACE
EXTERIOR CLADDINGEXTERIOR SCRIM
ROOF SCREW
14” CAVITY INSULATION
3/4” MARINE GRADEPLY SHEATHING
VAPOR BARRIER
1 1/2” RIGID INSULATION
EPDM ROOF MEMBRANE
STRUCTURAL PLY ROOF
INTERIOR PLY FINISH
Rigid insulation is a product that can minimize thermal bridging in an envelope. It can be used in the wall cavity or as an exterior wrap to enhance the thermal performance of the wall. Here it is used as exterior wrap, allowing for an additional R-10 to the overall insulation value of the wall. A good rigid insulation will have about an R-6 value per inch.
SOLUTION: EPS insulation
Air spaces in a wall system can be purposed for different innovative uses. One of the primary uses of the air space is as a rainscreen. It allows the system to breathe more readily than a traditional wall, as well as shedding rainwater and drying incidental moisture faster. For a southern climate with high humidity this is an ideal solution. Additionally, the air spaces can act as a heat trap and vent, doubling the performance ability of the wall.
SOLUTION: Use one air space
Cavity wall insulation is one of the most important components for performance. It helps determine the level of occupancy comfort and preventing heat from escaping the walls. For high energy performance, the southern climate requires an R-36 or above insulation value. A higher R-value per inch should be considered to get the most thermal ability for the least thickness. Cost is also important to consider, as higher R-values drive cost up.
SOLUTION: Mushroom, loose cellulose
VAPOR BARRIER
R- 36
R- 10
The performance of a building envelope can make or break a solar house, no matter how beautiful the architecture is. The combination of passive and active systems allows the house to operate at net zero energy.
The cladding system of the house is a focus for exploration of innovative materials. The cladding needed to be sheet material that is cost competitive with traditional siding, easily cut and milled, completely weatherproof to work as a rainscreen, can be installed in a variety of traditional and innovative ways, �ts the color pallette pro�le of the house, function as a heat trap or vent, UV and paint chip resistent, as well as composed of recycled or market leading systainable materials.
SOLUTION: Recycled paper, Rice Husk, Polypropylene
The ZIP wall system provides a constant air barrier around the house. It is important to have a continuous, sealed air barrier to prevent loss of air and heat through cracks in the wall, which affects inhabitant comfort. The HVAC system pressure will force air through these gaps. An advantage of the ZIP wall is that screws actually seal their own gaps.
SOLUTION: ZIP wall system
Dimensional lumber is an innovation to make the house “off the shelf.” It is a readily available product that uses local pine to add to the house’s southern cultural intention. It is a paintable surface and lower cost than customized slatting.
SOLUTION: Dimensional lumber
4 WALL MATERIAL & ASSEMBLY1 RAINSCREEN WALL SECTION
2 WALL PLAN DETAIL
3 ROOF SECTION
The type of the glazing was selected based on a variety factors including energy performance ratings, and annual energy costs of the various windows available. The energy performance values were selected according to the requirements of International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for residential building. Based on the research that was conducted, we intend to use Triple-glazed, Argon �lled, Low-Solar-Gain Low-E Glass glazing. The U-factor for this type of glazing is less or equal than 0.22 and the SHGC does not exceed 0.25.
SOLUTION: Thermo-Tech triple glazed, argon �lled, low solar gain
Marine grade plywood is used for the structural system and sheathing of the house. The reason for using this standard sheet material is because of the CNC design behind the structure. This product can be custom cut, allowing pre-fabrication cut �les to be emailed across the country. Marine grade is more weather resistant than standard, untreated plywood.
SOLUTION: Marine grade plywood
EPDM roo�ng, or ethylene propylene diene monomer, is a typical roo�ng material for �atter roof applications. Photovoltaic panels can be installed on it. It is a rubbery and weather resistent material.
SOLUTION: EPDM roo�ng
R- 3.23
R- .93
R- 1.88
R- .34 R- 1.0 R- .68
The goal behind creating a hybrid AC/DC system is to minimize consumption, in a cost effective manner, by reducing the number of conversions between AC and DC. To start, as many AC appliances as possible will be replaced with DC appliances. Since the 2015 rules state a grid connection is required and a battery bank is not permitted, a strategy to ef�ciently power all appliances during the times where our PV system produces little or no power will be developed. During minimal production times, a power router that can interface with the sensing fabric of our home will intuitively decide which appliances can be feasibly powered by our PV system while allowing all others to be powered by AC will be used. During the non-operational hours of the PV system, a grid connection will fully supply our house through one inverter where suf�cient power will have been produced during the peak sun hours to offset the total consumption. Further research is being conducted into the inverters to ensure maximum ef�ciency is maintained throughout conversions and how the inverter will react to minimal stimuli during night time sleeping modes.
5 SUN STUDY
Spring Equinox March 21st Summer Solstice June 21st Fall Equinox September 21st Winter Solstice June 21st
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6 SUN ANGLES at 34ºN
Irvine CA 33.68ºN
Clemson SC 34.68ºN
34ºN
9 HVAC PLAN
10 PLUMBING PLAN
11 EARTH TUBES PLAN
12 RAINWATER RUNOFF PLAN8 LATITUDE DIAGRAM
ALEXANDRA MCCARTHEY2930 WILLOW GREEN CTROSWELL, GA, 30076404.547.4923. [email protected]
The Solar Decathlon competition compares 20 university entries [a residence 1,000 sq ft or under] on each’s ability to perform as low to net zero energy as possible. Because of this, Clemson University’s house, Indigo Pine, uses a variety of passive and active systems to achieve the highest possible energy performance, with respect to variables such as architectural design, affordability, engineering, occupant comfort, etc. In the initial schematic design phase of the project, my responsibility was to design the envelope of the home to fit within the structural system context of CNC parts as well as perform passively in the humid, southern climate zone of South Carolina. This required extensive investigation into different types of building materials that fit the criteria outlined [insulation, cladding, air/moisture barrier, windows, tie back methods to the structure, etc. The CNC method of producting the pre-fabrication parts also directed what kinds of materials were under consideration. Some of the cladding materials looked at included recycled skateboard ramp wood, polypropylene sandwhiched aluminum panels, recycled paper, and rice husk. Insulation investigations ranged between blown in cellulose, rigid polystyrene with a radiant barrier, a new insulation technology from mushrooms, as well as a variety of other high R-value performing options. A rainscreen option was evaluated and chosen for the schematic phase to vent moisture out of the wall. Windows altered between argon filled double pane or triple pane low solar gain depending on orientation to boost the interior comfort level. As a result of these investigations I produced a set of initial details to inform the future stages of the house’s design. The envelope works in tandem with the initial active systems designed by Lauren Kenner to produce the maximium performance possible for the home.
1. Rainscreen Wall Section
2. Wall Plan Detail
3. Roof Section
4. Wall Material / Assembly