Putting the Roof of the LAC to Use

Holly Johnsen, Chris Byron, Craig Weidert

Goals:

So much space! Proof of concept: how

we can use this space

Classroom above the Aerobics Room

Solar Panels on the Gym

Motivation

Good weather Lack of outdoor classroom space Satisfaction of roof instinct Under-utilization of roof space

Access, Deck, Railing

Plastic deck from recycled plastic Footings over structural

strong points Allows for use of

existing drainage system

Railing Will match trim on rest

of LAC

Ideal classroom location!Ideal classroom location! Access provided through the Riggs Access provided through the Riggs roomroom

Shade and Lighting

Canopy retracts underneath eave Laid out in strips for easy

maintenance / replacement Staggered for shade

coverage and ventilation Track lighting under eave Lighting on railing

extension Some lighting may be

pointed up at the canopy for diffuse lighting

http://www.rg3.com/

Classroom and Furniture Wall mounted

whiteboards under the eave

Portable whiteboards may be stored indoors

Ergonomic chairs and desks Durable outdoor

material Sized to be modular

and facilitate group work

Flowers and Aesthetics Shallow flower boxes on

top of the roof overhang Colorful Southern California

native plants Watered with a drip line from

existing plumbing in Riggs/Baker room

Built off of the ground to provide for drainage

Solar Panel Motivation and Layout

300+ days of sunshine per year

Successful small scale solar panels on Case Dorm

Puts energy back onto the grid

Rows of panels on “A” frames on gym roof

LEED and Master Plan

Heat island reduction Increases renewable energy Re-adaptive use of existing space Use of recycled materials Native plants Provides an attractive meeting place to

promote campus community Increases quality of student life

Questions?

Bibliography

Q Learn Intelligent Furniture - http://www.qlearn.co.uk/site/index.php

Plastic Lumber Yard - http://www.plasticlumberyard.com/

Harvey Mudd College Master Plan - http://www.hmc.edu/committee/masterplan/

LEED Guidelines - http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19

Responsibilities of Each Team Member

Chris – Solar Panels, Research Holly – Classroom paraphernalia,

Furniture, Flowers, Motivation, Research Craig – Deck, Railing, Shade, Research,

Model