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Sustainable Design

in a Practical

World

Brian Paul Dougherty, FAIADOUGHERTY + DOUGHERTY ARCHITECTS LLP

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The Basic Premise

• Sustainable design has been shrouded in a veil of mystery. Many design professionals believe that either a building is sustainable or its not, an all or nothing condition. The reality is that every project can be better, greener, and more sustainable with some care and attention to detail.

The Perfect Sustainable ProjectThe Perfect Sustainable

Project

My thanks to Ron Yeo, FAIA

Rating Systems

and Where to

Start

• USGBC LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

• EPA Energy Star• CHPS (Collaborative for High

Performance Schools)• State Specific Programs

Rating Systems

and Where to

Start

• Look at Old Buildings– Pre Air Conditioning– Lack of Artificial Light– Low Tech Materials– Landscaping

• Look at Current Publications– Environmental Building News

• Green Building Conferences• Google

Start the Process

• What are the common goals of the project

• What can be achieved within the schedule and budget

• Document the process• Stretch the Envelope• Revisit the Goals on a Regular Basis• HAVE SOME FUN!!!!

Ocean Park

School

Sustainable Design

in a Practical

World

• WHAT IS THE COMMON DENOMINATOR ?• Site/Transportation

– Run Off– Shading– Educational Display

• Water– Irrigation

• Energy• Materials

– Waste Reduction– Rapidly Renewable

• Indoor Environment– Day lighting– Quality Electric Lighting– Ventilation– Thermal Comfort Controls

Sustainable Design

in a Practical

World

• Under Appreciated Elements of Sustainable Design

– Durability– Flexibility

Regenerative Design

• Can we design a project that goes beyond low environmental impact to giving more back to the environment than it takes?

• Cradle to Cradle

Cal Poly Regenerati

veStudies

Sustainable Features

• Phase 1 complete in 1991• Phase 2 complete in 1994• Gray Water• Photo Voltaics• On Site Waste Water Treatment• Rain Water Collection• Salvaged Materials• Thermal Mass• Natural Ventilation• Low Water Irrigation• Pervious Paving• Off Grid

Cal Poly Regenerati

veStudies

Cal Poly Regenerati

veStudies

Cal Poly Regenerati

veStudies

Cal Poly Regenerati

veStudies

Cal Poly Regenerati

veStudies

Ocean Park

School

Sustainable Features

• Urban Gardening• Joint Use Site• Compact Infill Project• On Site Recycling• Educational Content• Heritage Trees• Day Lighting• Natural Ventilation• Pervious Paving• Recycled Content

Ocean Park

School

Ocean Park

School

Montclair High

SchoolClassroom

s

Sustainable Features

• Thermal Mass• Integral Finishes• Controlled Lighting

– Skylights/Shades– Large Windows/Obscure Glass– Indirect Lighting

• Shaded Courtyard• Light Paving• Compact Footprint

Montclair High

SchoolClassroom

s

Cameron Park

Community

Center

Sustainable Features

• Site Reuse• Access to Public Transit• Amenities for Bike Riding• Thermal Mass• Quality of Lighting• Flexibility of Use• Recycled Material Content

Cameron Park

Community

Center

Fullerton Arboretu

m

Sustainable Features

• Pervious Paving– Decomposed Granite– Pervious Concrete

• Low Water Landscape• Day Lighting• Waterless Urinals• Recirc Water Heater/Rapid

Recovery• Natural Ventilation• Educational Content/Display• Recycled Materials

Fullerton Arboretu

m

Fullerton Arboretu

m

Fullerton Arboretu

m

Fullerton Arboretu

m

Fullerton ArboretumFullerton

Arboretum

Fullerton Arboretum

CSU Dominguez

HillsExtended Education

Sustainable Features

• Campus Infill Site (Parking Lot)• Day Lighting• Natural Ventilation• Thermal Mass• Recycled Content• Landscape Shade/Cool

Exterior• Low Energy Consumption

Hermosa City

Schools Classroom/

Gymnasium

Hermosa City

SchoolsClassroo

m/Gymnasium

Sustainable Features

• Small Infill Campus Site• Joint Use• Day Lighting• Natural Ventilation• Thermal Mass• Recycled Content• Low Energy Consumption

Hermosa City

Schools Classroom/

Gymnasium

Hermosa City

SchoolsClassroo

m/Gymnasium

Ventura USD

Education

Operations

Support Center

Sustainable Features

• Urban Infill Site• Day Lighting• Natural Ventilation• Thermal Mass• Recycled Content• Landscape Shade/Cool

Exterior• Low Energy Consumption• Consolidation of District Uses

Ventura USD

Education

Operations

Support Center

Dougherty +

Dougherty Offices

Sustainable Features

• Recycle Old Warehouse• Build as Little as Possible• Natural Lighting• High Efficiency Lighting• High Recycled Content• Low VOC’s• Eye Level Windows for All• Non Urea Binders in Wood and

Insulation• Use of Rotary Cut Birch for

Cabs

Dougherty +

Dougherty Offices

Mountain House

Sustainable Features

• Sited to Remove Only 6 Trees• Trees Used for Furniture• Natural Light• Natural Ventilation• Recycled Railroad Tie Flooring• Recycled Glass Tile• Recycled Fiber Carpet• High Efficiency Lighting• Low Flow Water• Native Landscape• Low Energy Consumption• Certified Wood Products

Mountain House

Mountain House

Mountain House

Rio Del Norte SchoolRio Del Norte

School

Sustainable Features

• Natural Lighting• Parallel Ventilation Systems• Joint Use• Urban Gardening• Recycled Content• Flexible Use• Energy Conserving• Water Conserving

Rio Del Norte

School

Rio Del Norte

School

Rio Del Norte

School

La Mirada High

School Classroo

m Addition

Sustainable Features

• Small Site Infill/Compact Footprint• Natural Lighting• Natural Ventilation Systems• Recycled Content• Flexible Use• Energy Conserving• Water Conserving

La Mirada High

School Classroo

m Addition

Where Now ?

• Regenerative Design• Cradle to Cradle• Design Each Project as if Your

Children’s Lives Depend On It• Make It Beautiful• Make It Elegant• Learn From Our Ancestors

Tomorrow • This is a great time to be an

Architect. The future is about creating projects that have an intrinsic quality that is focused on our role as stewards of the environment. Visualize your impact on your grandchildren…….

• Leave your campsite better than you found it!!!