BEYOND THE BOX BEYOND THE BOX COMPETITION ENTRY

Site Analysis/Zoningy / g

The San Fernando Valley is largely covered by part of Los Angeles along with a few other cities: San Fernando, Burbank, Calabasas, Glendale and Hidden Hills along with some unincorporated pcommunities

The valley is defined by the Transverse Ranges the Transverse Ranges and contains the start of the Los Angeles River

Site Analysis/Zoningy / g

As a project that falls under R3 (Areas in the red), we determined a project that has a potential retail component p pcreates a stronger proposal depending on the final location selected for the site

Considering about a ¼ mile walking distance if the project can be located close to a can be located close to a change in zoning it can be more effective in providing a

i f th it service for the community

Site Analysis/Demographicsy / g p

Looking into the average salaries and rents within the area it became clear that the best approach

ld b t t t would be to target a range of groups

From low to medium i hi income groups this balance of potential renters allows for some units to be more units to be more affordable and to accomplish a stronger overall project overall project

Site Analysis/Transportationy / p

The main form of The main form of transportation in the Valley is by car

There is a small system of light transit consisting f li h il d bof light rail and buses

Public transit can be utilized by careful site utilized by careful site selection to reduce the need for residents to use cars, a major expense

Site Analysis/Codey /

During examination of the codes we found that there were minor differences between the different cities and that the requirements of the project were more p jconservative than the code required.

Using this we designed Using this we designed to the project requirements since that would allow construction would allow construction in any municipality in the San Fernando Valley

Case Studies

Common themes among the gcase studies looked at were a central gathering space and often the innovative and often the innovative use of standard materials to make a lively space without extra cost

Top: Broadway Apartments in Santa Monica CA by in Santa Monica, CA by Pugh + Scarpa

Bottom: New Carver in Los Angeles, CA by Michael Maltzan

D i / T 5 F1 ) Movable Walls

Design/ Top 5 Features1.) Movable Walls2.) Retail vs. Non-Retail Components3.) Balconies and Large Openings4 ) Playground Feature4.) Playground Feature5.) Circulation Space

Design/Bedroom Plansg /

All the plans were All the plans were designed to maximize space and exceed the Fair Housing Act requirements regarding accessibilityaccessibility

General unit capacities: 1bedroom: 2-3 people 1bedroom: 2-3 people 2 bedroom: 4-5 people 3 bedroom: 5-6 people

Design/ Movable Wallsg /

The moving walls allow for a more flexible living situation, maximizing the use of space depending on needs/events

User-perceived space is User perceived space is incresed beyond literal

Flex walls add an additional 3 282 sq ft additional 3,282 sq. ft of usable space over the entire facility

Design/Layoutg / y

After going through After going through several design iterations, two parallel structures of two parallel structures of apartments provided the most efficient use of space, while generating a unique central volume for the playground

Design/Modelg /

Both the retail and non-retail options provide a transition

h ll zone that allows integration with the larger communitylarger community

Only the residents themselves have access to the shared spaces and inner playground courtyard courtyard

Design/Non-Retail Optiong / p

The non-retail proposal can be used p pon any site, including a large gathering and community space at the front of the b ildibuilding

Design/Benefits of Retail Additiong /

Rent from retail can be used to offset cost of apartments

Retail space combined with bonus accessible green roof creates a green roof creates a connection to surrounding community, becoming a part of its social fabric

Design/Balconies and Large Openings g / g p g

Balconies maximize Balconies maximize unit space and while creating a connection to the central court/playground

Also generates natural ventilation, saving on HVAC costs

Design/Multi-Story Playgroundg / y yg

Central playground is p ygwithin sight of all of the apartments

Accessed by first floor or through the play-tower from the second tower from the second floor

Access to playground Access to playground is safely restricted to residents only

Design/Public Spacesg / p

The facility includes a variety of green space, The facility includes a variety of green space, playground space, and enclosed community rooms

Spaces offer residents the chance to mingle, enjoy Spaces offer residents the chance to mingle, enjoy the outdoors, and allow their children to play with a peace of mind. p

Generous options allow potential for multiple events to be held simultaneously

Design/Circulation g /

The circulation (indicated in red) was positioned along the perimeter so as to preserve as much

t l t l central court volume as possible

Stairwells were located in h j i the two major opposing corners along with an elevator off of the entry lobbylobby.

Hallways are open air so as to save on both HVAC and constr ction costs and construction costs

Façade Explanation/Material Choicesç p /

The paneling façade The paneling façade was designed to balance daylighting, visual connection, and privacy

The shifting/sliding The shifting/sliding appearance gives each unit its own personality and will surely create interest juxtaposed to neighboring buildingsg g g

Design/Parking Layoutg / g y

Parking was planned to accommodate the maximum number of spaces

Sits on ground level beneath the main building, open to building, open to exterior

Potential to reduce spaces with car sharing spaces with car sharing program and access to public transportation

M h i l A hMechanical Approach

Mechanical/HVAC System Used/ y

Rooftop Unit with in-unit VAV and Returnand Return Multi-Zone System Serves all units in building Controls airflow into each unit Re-circulates unused ventilation

air back to supplyair back to supply

Mechanical/HVAC System Used/ y

Duct runs have been reduced by yhaving air diffuse centrally in each unit

Central shafts allow for smaller duct dimensions as airflow is split on each floor

Shafts at the end of the wings provide means for return airflow and air re-circulation for greater energy savings

Uniform approach in combination with reduced ductwork allows contractors to minimize bids and makes the project more affordablemakes the project more affordable

Mechanical/Energy Consumption/ gy p

As designed, the system performs

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Mechanical/Solar Hot Water Heater/

Design proposes 47 Solar Hot Water Heating Panels spread across both buildings

Each 4’-0” X 8’-0” panel Each 4 -0 X 8 -0 panel provides 600 watts of solar absorption

E b f f l Energy benefit from panels is 28.2 kW (1,154.6 kBtu)

Solar hot water accounts for 5.51% of total hot water supply and saves $295.12/month$ /

OVERVIEW SUMMARYOVERVIEW SUMMARY

Maximum efficiency in unit & utility design while creating an exciting user experience was the main focus Th l li h d h h bl fl The latter was accomplished through moveable flex walls, retail/non-retail incorporated elements, balconies and large openings, central court-playground volumetric a d a ge ope gs, ce a cou p ayg ou d vo u e c space, and perimeter circulation to maximize the court

Potential for serving as a model for affordable housing design throughout the San Fernando Valley and beyond.