selected projects by kaley blackstock

Selected Projectsby Kaley Blackstock

Systematic Urbanism

Sensible Development

Tactile Architecture

Exergistic Habitation

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GOWANUS CANAL URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT

EAST BOSTON COMMON GREEN DEVELOPMENT

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC MIXED-USE FACILITY

FITNESS: THERMODYNAMIC TUMBLER

Design Projects:

Research Projects:

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSICMIXED-USE FACILITY

To build in the heart of a city such as Boston is an act of public engagement. Regardless of its user, the building is a product of the civic construct of its setting. For a building intended to house students and music, the human scale becomes the key agent in formation of the architectural agenda.

Design Projects:Tactile Architecture

Design Projects - Berklee College of Music Mixed-Used Faciltiy

Kaley Blackstock - Selected Projects

SITE PLAN 0-1/64 : 1-0SITE PLAN 0-1/32 : 1-0

Design Projects - Berklee College of Music Mixed-Used Faciltiy

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CIRCULATION SYSTEMS

+30 +52

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FU_HOT

FU_COLD

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FU_HOT

FU_COLD

FIXT_CODE

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FLOOR PLAN WITH DORM ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS

RETAIL

RETAIL

MUSIC FACILITEIS

BERKLEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

ICA GALLERY

GALLERY

DORMITORIES

DORMITORIES


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Design Projects:Systematic Urbanism

Design Projects - Gowanus Canal Urban Renewal Project

Matter is but captured energy. When assigned to design an urban system to rehabilitate the Gowanus Canal region in Brooklyn, New York, it was apparent that a new building, or even new infrastructure was not sufficient to satisfy the true challenge of the project. To address climate change, designers must provide a vision for a paradigm shift: a system(at)ic change in the architecture of habitation.

GOWANUS CANAL URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT

CANAL WATER

DWELLINGS

COMMMERCIAL

HEAT CONVERSIONHEAT CONVERSIONHEAT CONVERSIONTO STEAM

COOOMMERCIAL

ELECTRICITY DISTILLATIONPLANT

PLENUM

MANUFACTURINGMA

ADMINISTRATION

RETAIL

PROOCESSINGCOR&DADMIN & RN R

RODUCTONPOST PRT RRETAIL& R R

ASSEMBLY && STORAGE& S &

PROCESSING

DADMIN & R&DD

ODUCTONPOST PROT ORETAIL& REREASSEMBLY

& STORAGE

PROOCESSINGOCR&DADMIN & RN R

ASSEMBLY &Y & STORAGEY && S

PROCESSING

DADMIN & R&DD

ODUCTONPOST PROT ORETAIL& REREASSEMBLY

& STORAGE

RADIANT HEATING

HEAT

TRANSFER

PRODUCT

OUTPUT

EXCHANGE SYSTEMSRESOURCE DISTRIBUTION AND THERMAL T RANSFER ACROSS SITE

GOWANUS SITE

RECYCLED GLASS

BATCH MATERIALS

GLASS SANDSODA ASHLIMESTONEFELDSPAR

K2O, MgO, ZnO, BaO, PbOFINING, COLORING, OXIDIZING

RAW MTLS

NATURALGAS

EWAREHOUSEE


SUMMER WINDSOrientation of residences optimizes ventilation

WINTER WINDSOrientation of residences and location of tall buildings counters cold winter winds

TALLER BUILDINGS

TALLER BUILDINGS

SOUTHERN SUN EXPOSUREBuilding orientations maximize facade exposure to sun. Interstitial spaces are determined by building heights.

EXPOSURE TO 2 FACADES

CITY ACCESS

CANAL AND GREEN SPACESGreen spaces and canal basins are combined to create integrated neighborhoods of industrial zones and recreational areas.

INDUSTRIAL LOAD

ING ZONE

NEIGHBORHOOD

The goal of the Gowanus Canal Revelopment Project is to devise a new urban zoning code for a mixed-use complex in the currently inundated, EPA superfunded Brooklyn area. We proposed a sectionally-based zoning strategy for the distribution of heat across and between the many programs to integrate the entire site within an exergistic system.


CANAL AS TRANSFER

RAW MATERIALS

PRODUCTS

MAIN STACKS INACTIVE

COOL COMMERCIAL ZONES

HYDRONIC TUBING

THERMAL EXCHANGE - WINTERSECTIONAL DIAGRAM SHOWING HEAT EXCHANGE

PRODUCTION 1 : 1500o C - 1000o C


COMMERCIAL 1 : 300o C - 20o C


RESIDENTIAL : 20o C - 0o C

CANAL AS TRANSFER

RAW MATERIALS

PRODUCTS

MAIN STACKS VENTILATE INTERIOR SPACES

SUMMER WINDS

STACKS VENTILATE SPACES





RESIDENTIAL : 20o C - 0o CTHERMAL EXCHANGE - SUMMERSECTIONAL DIAGRAM SHOWING VENTILATION STRATEGY

To initiate the development of the site, we employed the glass industry as a vehicle for mapping the exchanges of goods, services, people, and traffic across an urban setting. The programming of the site per the new zoning code reconstituted conventions of mixed-used typologies and governed the form and function of the architectural intervention.


+ 26INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES

10 : 01/32

+ 90

10 : 01/16+

YOUTHFUL AND ELDERLY DWELLING TYPES


DWELLING TYPOLOGYYOUTHFULSUMMER CONDITIONS2020 sq.ftmulti-level unit

S

N MA

IN C

HIM

NEY S

TA

CK

CHIMNEY BRANCH

SUM

MER

SU

N A

NGL

E: 7

3O

SUMMER WINDS FROM SOUTH

increased illuminance

during winter

chimney opperates as a heating source

horizontal windows along southern

facade

vertical windows along northern

facade increase illuminance

ventilation through the dwelling into circulation stack

DWELLING TYPOLOGYYOUTHFULWINTER CONDITIONS2020 sq.ftmulti-level unit

S

N

WINTER SUN ANGLE: 26 O

WINT

ER W

INDS

FROM NW

MA

IN C

HIM

NEY S

TA

CK

CHIMNEY BRANCH

increased illuminance

during winter

chimney opperates as a heating source

horizontal windows along southern

facade

vertical windows along northern

facade increase illuminance

Focusing on the residential spaces of the site, two user types - youthful and elderly - provided a conceptual framework for the integration of heat flows and habitation. Two considerations drove the design of the buildings: heating and cooling conditions provided by the flows of heat per the exergistic zoning, and the daylighting capacity of the facade within a sectionally-based urban strategy.

DWELLING TYPOLOGYELDERLYSUMMER CONDITIONS450 sq.ftsingle-level bedroom

HORIZ

ONTAL

CHIMN

EYS

SUMMER SUN ANGLE: 73 O

SUMMER WIN

DS

N

S

greenhouses mitigate

solar gain

dwellings along northern facade for

sunlighting consistancy

horizontal chimneys as

consistent heat source: OFF

horizontal interior windows for illuminance

ventilation through greenhouses

DWELLING TYPOLOGYELDERLYWINTER CONDITIONS450 sq.ftsingle-level bedroom

WINTER SUN ANGLE: 26O

N

S

WINTER WINDS

HORIZ

ONTAL

CHIMN

EYS

greenhouses mitigate

solar gain

dwellings along northern facade for

sunlighting consistancy

horizontal chimneys as

consistent heat source

horizontal interior windows

for illuminance


FACADE STUDYYOUTHFUL

4 units

3 units7 units

2 units+16 units = 33% of 48 total units

2 units

3 units5 units

5 units

3 units6 units+

24 units = 50% of 48 total units

NOR

TH F

ACAD

E

EAST

- W

EST

FACA

DE

SOU

TH F

ACAD

E


NORTH - SOUTH SECTION

10 : 01/16+

SITE SECTION

DWELLING TYPOLOGY - YOUTHFULTHERMAL CONDITIONS S

N

ELLING TYPOLOGY - YOUTHFULRMAL CONDITIONS S

N

WINDS

WWWWIN

MAIN C

HIMNEY

STACK

CHIMNEY OPERATES AS A HEATING SOURCE

HORIZONTAL WINDOWS ALONG SOUTHERN FACADE = 33% GLAZING

SOLAR GAIN VS. CHIMNEY AS HEAT SOURCES

VERTICAL WINDOWS ALONG NORTHERN FACADE = 50% GLAZING

VARIATION IN FLOOR HEIGHTS ENABLE DAYLIGHTING ALONG NORTHERN SIDE

PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION DETERMINED BY HEAT CAPACITY AND DAYLIGHTING NEEDS

60% GLAZING TO MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHTING

40%-60% GLAZING TO MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHTING

MEDIUM SIZE GLASS STUDIO

LARGE CERAMICS STUDIOSMALL CERAMICS STUDIO

GROCERY STOREART STUDIO

MEDIUM SIZE GLASS STUDIO 1400OCMEDIUM SIZE GLASS STUDIO 1400OC

1400OC

1400OC800OC

RESTAURANT

BREWERY 225OC

OFFICE

CAFE

RETAIL

BAKERY 225OC

GYM (YOGA AND SPA) 110OC

HEAT R

EQUIRE

MENT

PRODUCTION ZONE

PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION DETERMINED BY HEAT CAPACITY AND DAYLIGHTING NEEDS

40%-60% GLAZING TO MAXIMIZE DAYLIGHTING

PUBLIC GREEN SPACE

ELEVATED PEDESTRIAN PATHS

HORIZONTAL CHIMNEYS

ELDERLY HOUSING

DIAGONAL CHIMNEYS

YOUTHFUL HOUSING

COMMERCIAL ZONE

TO UNION STREET METRO

+ 52

10 : 03/256

YOUTHFUL AND ELDERLY DWELLING TYPES

SYSTEM(AT)IC URBAN ARCHITECTUREZooming into the massings of the urban project, the thermal exchange between programs and users was recalibrated to a personal scale. Two user groups were introducted into the design of housing units: youthful dwellers and the elderly. Due to the tolerance of thermal variance of the youthful group, as compared to the thermally sensitve elderly users, two distinct unit types were established, differentiated by the location and angle of the heat exhaust chimneys.

Critical attention was applied to daylighting in combination with heat radiation from the

industrial chimneys. Depending on the season, the chimneys and solar gain were maximized or minimized for their heat induction and transfer.

Radiation mapping with DIVA


Design Projects - East Boston Waterfront Redevelopment

East Boston Waterfront Redevelopment

The intersection between the financial motivations of a building project and the needs of the community is a place of opportunity for architecture to assert itself as a solution to the function of a city. Furthermore, the architect guides the project through the nuances of the citys aesthetic culture, both historically and of the future. The management of these various parties and their respective agendas defines architecture as the formation of civic information.

Design Projects:Sensible Development


This project began with a single goal: redevelop an existing waterfront site of East Boston to reconnect the public to the Boston Harbor. Armed with expertise represented by four major disciplines: urban planning, property law, real estate development and finance, and architectural and urban design, our team pushed collaboration to its ultimate capacity and proposed a new retail and housing center that would transform a derelict site into a sustainable community center.

FOUR KEY ISSUES WITH THE SITE:Convoluted circulation around and through the site.A bleak park is inaccessible due to the surrounding traffic.All buildings turn their backs to the waterfront. Low intensity (low FAR) leads to inactive spaces.

The aim of the studio was plausiblity. The redeveloped site sought to integrate the existing community into the new site. Rather than introduce several luxury apartments, large retail centers or several new office towers, the project considered the socioeconomic make-up of East Boston and aimed to provide facilities needed and to be used by the local community. For this to be possible, our team had to find creative solutions to the financial, civic, and architectural challenges of the site.



CULT

URAL

ZONE

RET

AIL

BOULE

VARD

GREE

NW

AY

EDUCENTER RETAILHOUSINGOFFICE43,288 sqft

performing arts center (400 seats)public arts galleryconvention hallpublic meeting roomspublic facilities

209,140 sqft

60% affordable - 60% AMI40% market-rate - $2.75/ft2-5 oors800-1150 sqft/unitOPEX: $7000/unitRE Tax: 5% GR

18,000 sqft

2-3 oorsvariable tenant spaces$15/sf OPEX: NNN

152,195 sqft

local retail preferredground oorsvariable tenant spaces$20-23/sf OPEX: NNN

8%

71%

12%

1% 2%6%

Project Uses

Land Acquisition

Hard Costs

Soft Costs

Developer ContingencyDeveloper Fee

Interest Carry

42%

27%

4%0%1%

2%11%

13%

Project Sources

Debt

State/Fed LIHTC

New Market Tax CreditMass. Historic Tax CreditBrowneld Tax CreditBertulli Park ReallocationNon-Prot Donation

Developer Equity

8%

71%

12%

1% 2%6%

Project Uses

Land Acquisition

Hard Costs

Soft Costs

Developer ContingencyDeveloper Fee

Interest Carry

42%

27%

4%0%1%

2%11%

13%

Project Sources

Debt

State/Fed LIHTC

New Market Tax CreditMass. Historic Tax CreditBrowneld Tax CreditBertulli Park ReallocationNon-Prot Donation

Developer Equity

PROJECT SOURCES

PROJECT USES

RETURN IRR PROJECTUnlevered/Unsubsidized -1%Unleveraged/Subsidized 6%

IRR 13%ROTA 6%

East Boston Common Green provides over 200,000 ft2 of new housing (60% affordable), 18,000 ft2 of new office space, 150,000 ft2 of retail (double of the existing), and a new 43,000 ft2 performing arts and community center. Additionally, the development offers five times the amount of green space, adding a much desired soccer field, public facilities, and urban gardening plots around a stormwater management system. Furthermore, the entire site is equip to withstand a 100 year flood, designed according to FEMA and Boston Climate Action Group guidelines. The 20 year development plan would produce not only a necessary renovation to the derelict site, but also a return on investment that would provide for the community land trust for years to come.

WAREHOUSE

MARSHALLS

CVS

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

WAREHOUSE

MARSHALLSRETAIL + OFFICES

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAILEXTENSION

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

CVS

PHASE 1

PHASE 4

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

PHASE 1Adaptively reuse Mystic Shore WarehouseExtend the Harbor Walk to a Science Barge MarinaUnleash existing potential for small-scale market activityReorient residents to the water as a space of recreation

PHASE 2Reroute Central Square traffic and extend pedestrian plazaDedicate road space to prioritize bus transportProvide underground parkingRelocate Marshalls and CVSExtend Meridian Street retail corridor and introduce housing

PHASE 3Extend retail and housing boulevard to the waterfrontInstall Greenway with stormwater management capabilitiesCultivate community garden plotsEnliven entertainment plaza with public programming

PHASE 4Provide multi-functional and educational community centerShowcase and publicize sustainability capabilities of the site



260,000 sqft of open green space

increase concentration of permeable surfaces

increase vegetation to spur rehabitation of local species

increase hands-on interaction with greenspace via urban garden plots

increased pedestrian traffic and discourage vehicular traffic

GREENSPACE

stormwater management site

biofiltering swales to manage run-off into the Harbor

WATER MANAGEMENT

narrow floor places enable maximum natural daylighting

increased inter-building dis-tances along north-west access to decrease urban cannon

optimized building shading per each facade of building

introduce light wells for daylighting and ventilation strategies within buildings

DAYLIGHTING

orientation of site to optimize summer ventilation from E

orientation of site to counter winter winds from WNW

VENTILATION

PV panels coupled with tidal turbines to generate electricity

closed loop river-base geothermal heating

ENERGY REDUCTION

ANGLE OF INCIDENCE AND ILLUMINANCE

73

47

26

dec

21

mar/sep 21

jun 21

UNDERHEATED

OVERHEATED

WAREHOUSE

MARSHALLS

CVS

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

WAREHOUSE

MARSHALLSRETAIL + OFFICES

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAILEXTENSION

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

RETAIL + HOUSING

CVS

OPEN HALL

THEATER LOBBY AND GALLERY

MEETING ROOMS

PUBLICRESTROOMS

THEATERRETRACTABLE

LOWER SEATING

OPEN HALL MEETING ROOMS

MEETING ROOMS

THEATERRETRACTABLE

LOWER SEATING

OPEN HALLPARTIONABLE

UPPER GALLERY

LOOK OUT POINTGREEN ROOF

BIOFILTERING POOLS FOR STORM WATER AND GRAY WATER MANAGMENT

LOOKOUT POINTS AT ENDS OF WALKWAYS AND PIERS

GREENWAY PATHS THROUGH URBAN MARSHES

COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS

RECREATIONAL PATHS

TIDAL TURBINES

GEOTHERMAL RIVER LOOP

BIOSWALE FILTERED WATER

GREEN ROOF

VENTILATION SHAFTS

PV PANELS

NATURAL VENTILATION FROM EASTERN SUMMER WINDS

DOUBLE-SKIN FACADE AS VENTILATION CAVITY FOR STAGE

VERTICAL FINS ON EAST AND WEST FACADES FOR SHADING

VENTILATION PLENUM

DOUBLE-GLAZED GLASS

Option Studio_Fall 2013Instructors: Alex Krieger, Larry Curtis, Matt Kieffer

PHASE 1

EAST-WEST SECTION: EDUCENTER

+4 (20 above sea level) +28 (44 above sea level)

EDUCENTER: Performing Arts and Community Center PHASE 2

PHASE 3

PHASE 4

EDUCENTEREast Boston Common Green


Research Projects - FITNESS: Thermodynamic Tumbler

FITNESS: THERMODYNAMIC TUMBLER

Contemporary trends in architectural design have placed a focus on the energy performance of buildings. Rather than challenge current design methodologies, green washing has fostered a culture of design upgrading. FITNESS is a ideological prototype that explores the architectural capacities of a new approach to design that hinges on the term performance to redefine programming as the coordination of the bodys thermal regulation system with the heat flows of the space.

A comprehensive report on the thesis research and project can be found on the website: http://klblacks.wix.com/fitness

Research Projects:Exergistic Habitation

THERMODYNAMIC TUMBLER ORIENTATION BY CLIMATE TYPE

MAXIMIZE SOLAR GAIN

LOWER FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTS

EARTH COUPLING FOR THERMAL STABILITY

LOW SOLAR ALTITUDE

HIGH DIRECT RADIATION

GROUND AS THERMAL STABILIZER

COLD - DRY

NATURAL VENTILATION

MINIMIZE SOLAR GAIN

HIGH FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTS

EARTH COUPLING FOR THERMAL STABILITY

HOT - DRY

HIGH SOLAR ALTITUDE

HIGH DIRECT RADIATION

GROUND AS THERMAL STABILIZER

MAXIMIZE SOLAR GAIN

LOWER FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTS

FREE CONVECTION FOR VENTILATION

LOW SOLAR ALTITUDE

HIGH DIFFUSED RADIATION

RELATIVE HUMIDITY > 70%

COLD - HUMID

FREE CONVECTION FOR VENTILATION

MINIMIZE SOLAR GAIN

HIGH FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTS

DE-COUPLE FROM EARTH FOR AIR FLOW

HIGH SOLAR ALTITUDE

HIGH DIFFUSED RADIATION

RELATIVE HUMIDITY > 70%

HOT - HUMID

The universal prototype isolates four distinct climate types, reorienting to maximize the thermal performance of the volume. The focus on performance is reinforced by the consistent use of a single form.


MAXIMIZE SOLAR GAIN ON ROOF FOR CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER

HOT: High Solar Altitude

DRY: High Direct Solar Radiation

ANGLED BASEMENT FOR BEST USE OF GROUND TEMPERATURE

SUBTERRAINEAN ZONES FOR THERMAL STABILITY

OUTLETS FOR HEAT EXHAUST

ANGLED BASEMENT FORBEST USE OF GROUND TEMPERATURE

SUBTERRAINEAN ZONES FORTHERMAL STABILITY

FORM

COLD - DRY

MAXIMIZE SOLAR GAIN ON ROOF FOR CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER

COLD: Low Solar Altitude

HUMID: High Diffused Solar Radiation

OUTLET FOR HEAT EXHAUST

FORM

COLD - HUMID

PROTECT FROM SOLAR EXPOSURE ON SOUTH FACADE


DRY: High Direct Solar Radiation

ANGLED BASEMENT FOR BEST USE OF GROUND TEMPERATURE

SUBTERRAINEAN ZONES FOR THERMAL STABILITY

OUTLETS FOR HEAT EXHAUST

FORM

HOT - DRY

PROTECT FROM SOLAR EXPOSURE ON SOUTH FACADE


HUMID: High Diffusive Solar Radiation

CHIMNEY SHAPE FOR CONVECTION

VENTILATION FROM BELOW - ELEVATED BUILDINGELE

FORM

HOT - HUMID



ROUTE 3

air temperature

mean radiant temp

humidity

clothing

activity

brightness

apod

yterium

palaestra

aleipterion

laconium

suda

toriu

mcaldarium

tepida

rium

frigidarium

natatio

apod

yterium

garden

library

time

apod

yterium

EXERGY(eff) RATE EXERGY (dest) RATE

UNKNOWN

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23

411 11

56 6

7

8 8

9910 10

2

1

EntrancesApodyteriumNatatio

123

CaldariumLaconiumsPalastra

789

Lecture HallsHeliocaminus

1011

FrigidariumTepidariumSudatorium

456

7

4

8

7

4

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310

11

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9

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PRECEDENT STUDYBATHS OF CARACALLA

ENTHALPIC DESIGN_precedent studies_20140912

ROUTE 3

air temperature

mean radiant temp

humidity

clothing

activity

brightness

apod

yterium

palaestra

aleip

terio

nlaconiu

msuda

toriu

mcaldarium

tepida

rium

frigida

rium

natatio

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yterium

garden

library

time

apod

yterium


UNKNOWN

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ROUTE 3

air temperature

mean radiant temp

humidity

clothing

activity

brightness

apod

yterium

palaestra

aleip

terio

nlaconiu

msuda

toriu

mcaldarium

tepida

rium

frigida

rium

natatio

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yterium

garden

library

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UNKNOWN

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ROUTE 3

air temperature

mean radiant temp

humidity

clothing

activity

brightness

apod

yterium

palaestra

aleip

terio

nlaconiu

msuda

toriu

mcaldarium

tepida

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frigida

rium

natatio

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yterium

garden

library

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UNKNOWN

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ROUTE 3

air temperature

mean radiant temp

humidity

clothing

activity

brightness

apod

yterium

palaestra

aleip

terio

nlaconiu

msuda

toriu

mcaldarium

tepida

rium

frigida

rium

natatio

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yterium

garden

library

time

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yterium


UNKNOWN

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411 11

56 6

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9

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ROUTE 3

air temperature

mean radiant temp

humidity

clothing

activity

brightness

apod

yterium

palaestra

aleip

terio

nlaconiu

msuda

toriu

mcaldarium

tepida

rium

frigida

rium

natatio

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yterium

garden

library

time

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yterium


UNKNOWN

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411 11

56 6

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9910 10

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1011


456

7

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310

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78

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The subdivision of the interior of the prototype follows lessons learned from the Baths of Caracalla in which the architectural agenda of the facility was made manifest by the sequencing of various thermal experiences by the user.

Exergy Efficiency is the capacity for physical work from energy created by the metabolic conversion of nutrients. Energy not used in the process is destroyed exergy - energy used in the maintenance of a core body temperature of 37C.

External conditions such as temperature and humidity affect the bodys thermoregulatory operations and therefore affect the amount of energy available for physical work.

ENVIR

ONME

NTAL

CON

DITIO

N

BUILD

ING

ENVE

LOPE

INTE

RIOR

CON

DITIO

N

SKIN

CLOT

HING

BODY

(TIS

SUE

TO C

ORE)

AMBIENTCONDITIONS

SKIN COREMUSCLES

HYPOTHALMUS

(thermal neutrality temperature)

1 2

34a

4b5

1 - Environmental conditions are registered on the surface of the body.2 - The internal thermal neutrality of the body is maintained at the core at 37C.3 - Changes in the core temperature are registered by the hypothalmus.4a - Thermal regulation is achieved through vasodilation/constriction.4b - Thermal regulation is achieved through shivering or bodily movement.5 - Evaporation or respiration alter the surrounding hygrothermal conditions.

THERMOREGULATORY CYCLE



HOT - HUMIDINCREASE FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTS FOR HEAT DISPLACEMENTLOW THERMAL MASS MATERIAL FOR WALKABLE SURFACESOFFSET FLOOR PLATES FROM ENVELOPE FOR VENTILATIONLIFT GROUND FLOOR OFF GROUNDDISCRETIZE SPACES FOR MAXIMUM HEAT DISSIPATIONLOCATE LOW INTERNAL LOAD SPACES IN CHIMNEY

DISCRETIZED FLOORS WITH SMALL FLOORPLATES

DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACES

CENTRAL OPENING FOR AIR FLOW

SET BACK FROM SOUTH FACADE

HE

IGH

TEN

ED

CO

NN

EC

TIO

N T

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NS

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HOT - DRYINCREASE FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTS FOR HEAT DISPLACEMENTLOW THERMAL MASS MATERIAL FOR WALKABLE SURFACESOFFSET UPPER FLOOR PLATES FROM ENVELOPE FOR VENTILATIONUTILIZE GROUND AS THERMAL STABILIZERDISCRETIZE SPACES FOR MAXIMUM HEAT DISSIPATIONLOCATE LOW INTERNAL LOAD SPACES IN BELOW-GRADE ZONE

DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACES

OPENING FOR VENTILATION INLET

CENTRAL OPENING FOR AIR FLOW

OFFSET FROM ENVELOP TO TEMPER AMBIENT INTERNAL AIR

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COLD - DRY

HEIGHTENED CONNECTION TO CLIMATE CONDITIONS

DISCRETIZED, COMPACT CORE SUBGRADE:THERMALLY STABLE

CONDUCTIVE HEAT COLLECTION ZONE

SHALLOW FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTSHIGH THERMAL MASS MATERIAL FOR HORIZONTAL SURFACESMAXIMUM CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER FROM TOP OF FORMSTABLE THERMAL CONDITIONS AT BELOW GRADECONGREGATE LOW INTERNAL LOAD SPACES INTO CORE, HIGH INTERNAL LOADS NEAR PERIMETEROFFSET FLOOR PLATE FROM PERIMETER TO ALLOW FOR CONVECTION FLOWS

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COLD - HUMIDSHALLOW FLOOR-CEILING HEIGHTSHIGH THERMAL MASS MATERIAL FOR HORIZONTAL SURFACESMAXIMUM CONDUCTIVE HEAT TRANSFER FROM PEAK OF FORMSTABLE THERMAL CONDITIONS AT GROUND FLOORCONGREGATE LOW INTERNAL LOAD SPACES INTO CORE, HIGH INTERNAL LOADS NEAR PERIMETEROFFSET FLOOR PLATE FROM PERIMETER TO ALLOW FOR CONVECTION FLOWS

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HEIGHTENED CONNECTION TO CLIMATE CONDITIONS

MAXIMIZE USE OF GROUND FLOOR

DISCRETIZED, COMPACT CORE

SOLAR RADIATION FOR CONVECTIVE HEAT FLOW


SPACE TYPE EXAMPLE 2

DOUBLE HEIGHT

THERMAL GAP PROVIDED BY OFFSET OF ENVELOPE

VENTILATION THROUGH STAIRS

MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

UPPER STRATA OF CHIMNEY, EXPOSED TO HEAT GAINS FROM LOWER SPACES

MAXIMUM CONVECTIVE FLOWS

ACCESS TO FULL DAYLIGHTING

+ ..

+

+

TRANSLUCENT PANELS (ADIABATIC, NO SOLAR GAIN)

OPAQUE WALLS (THERMAL MASS)

LOW THERMAL MASS FLOOR AND CEILING

PERFORATED SIDE WALL

A

AA

B

B

C

D

C

C

D

ROOM 2HOT - HUMID

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

The location at the top of the chimney creates warmer conditions. Convective ow is created through openings in walls and stairs, exhausting humid air.

Due to the medium oorplate, a limited number of people can occupy the space. The higher temperatures create less efcient conditions for low metabolic efciency rates at high activity levels. Additionally, low metabolic rates would require less heat gains from added population at high activity levels.

TUTORIAL SPACE

3 PEOPLE ON BICYCLE TRAINERS

CONVECTIVE FORM, DOUBLE HEIGHT



MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

POINT OF STRUCTURE BELOW GROUND - THERMAL STABILIZATION

NO DAYLIGHTING

+ ..

+





A

A

A

B

B

D

C

D

C

C

ROOM 2HOT - DRY

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

The location of the room underground, creates stable lower temperatures. The geometry of the room and the ventilation through the rotated stairs enables convect heat transfer capacities to exhaust humid air.

Due to the medium oorplate, a limited number of people can occupy the space. The lower temperatures and high convective ows allow for high activity levels. Low metabolic efciency rates require increased activity levels and/or increased population densities.

SMALL DINNER PARTY

PHOTOSHOOT

MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

DOUBLE HEIGHT



MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

UPPER STRATA OF CHIMNEY, EXPOSED TO HEAT GAINS FROM LOWER SPACES

MAXIMUM CONVECTIVE FLOWS

ACCESS TO FULL DAYLIGHTING

+ ..

+

+





A

AA

B

B

C

D

C

C

D

ROOM 2HOT - HUMID

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

The location at the top of the chimney creates warmer conditions. Convective ow is created through openings in walls and stairs, exhausting humid air.

Due to the medium oorplate, a limited number of people can occupy the space. The higher temperatures create less efcient conditions for low metabolic efciency rates at high activity levels. Additionally, low metabolic rates would require less heat gains from added population at high activity levels.

TUTORIAL SPACE

3 PEOPLE ON BICYCLE TRAINERS

CONVECTIVE FORM, DOUBLE HEIGHT



MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

POINT OF STRUCTURE BELOW GROUND - THERMAL STABILIZATION

NO DAYLIGHTING

+ ..

+





A

A

A

B

B

D

C

D

C

C

ROOM 2HOT - DRY

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

The location of the room underground, creates stable lower temperatures. The geometry of the room and the ventilation through the rotated stairs enables convect heat transfer capacities to exhaust humid air.

Due to the medium oorplate, a limited number of people can occupy the space. The lower temperatures and high convective ows allow for high activity levels. Low metabolic efciency rates require increased activity levels and/or increased population densities.

SMALL DINNER PARTY

PHOTOSHOOT

MEDIUM FLOORPLATE

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVEL META

BOLIC

EFFIC

IENCY

(AGE)

1) Young + Inactive + Single (YIS):

2) Old + Inactive + Single (OIS):

3) Young + Inactive + Many (YIM):

4) Old + Inactive + Many (OIM):

5) Young + Active + Single (YAS):

6) Old + Active + Single (OAS):

7) Young + Active + Many (YAM):

Elevated metabolism and lower thermal neutrality. High tolerance for thermal swings. Lower relative humidity levels.

High heat and humidity emissions. Increase in vertical dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone. Increase ventilation through spaces

High heat and humidity emissions. Increase all dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone. Increase ventilation through spaces and induce convection through buoyancy.

Higher heat emission. Increase in vertical dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone.

Lower metabolism and higher thermal neutrality. Dry skin and low activity can tolerate elevated humidity levels. Visual comfort. Thermal homogeneity.

Increase square footage. Elevated metabolism and lower thermal neutrality. High tolerance for thermal swings. Lower relative humidity levels.

Increase square footage, occupants can benefit from close proximity. Lower metabolism and higher thermal neutrality. Dry skin and low activity can tolerate elevated humidity levels. Visual comfort. Thermal homogeneity.

8) Old + Active + Many (OAM):Higher heat emission. Increase all dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone. Ventilation may be required.

YIS

YIM

YAS

YAM

OIS

OIM

OAS

OAM

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVEL META

BOLIC

EFFIC

IENCY

(AGE)

1) Young + Inactive + Single (YIS):

2) Old + Inactive + Single (OIS):

3) Young + Inactive + Many (YIM):

4) Old + Inactive + Many (OIM):

5) Young + Active + Single (YAS):

6) Old + Active + Single (OAS):

7) Young + Active + Many (YAM):

Elevated metabolism and lower thermal neutrality. High tolerance for thermal swings. Lower relative humidity levels.

High heat and humidity emissions. Increase in vertical dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone. Increase ventilation through spaces

High heat and humidity emissions. Increase all dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone. Increase ventilation through spaces and induce convection through buoyancy.

Higher heat emission. Increase in vertical dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone.

Lower metabolism and higher thermal neutrality. Dry skin and low activity can tolerate elevated humidity levels. Visual comfort. Thermal homogeneity.

Increase square footage. Elevated metabolism and lower thermal neutrality. High tolerance for thermal swings. Lower relative humidity levels.

Increase square footage, occupants can benefit from close proximity. Lower metabolism and higher thermal neutrality. Dry skin and low activity can tolerate elevated humidity levels. Visual comfort. Thermal homogeneity.

8) Old + Active + Many (OAM):Higher heat emission. Increase all dimensions to remove hot/humid air from occupiable zone. Ventilation may be required.

YIS

YIM

YAS

YAM

OIS

OIM

OAS

OAM In FITNESS, programming is not defined by a composition of fixed spatial utilities but rather a spectrum of performative capacities of the body within the conditions established by the thermodynamics of the space.

The rotation of the universal prototype reestablishes and redefines the programming of the building, reinforcing the architectural agenda in which energy and the built environment converge through the notion of performance.

HOT - HUMID

HOT - DRY

CONVECTIVE FORM, TALL SINGLE HEIGHT

THERMAL BUFFER DUE TO OFFSET OF ENVELOPE

VENTILATION THROUGH CEILING

SMALL FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

TOP OF STRUCTURE, HOVERING ABOVE GROUND

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CONDUCTIVE TOP

SHADED FROM DIRECT SUN, DIFFUSED SUNLIGHT ONLY

+ .

+

+

TRANSLUCENT PANELS (ADIABATIC)


HIGH THERMAL MASS FLOOR

PERFORATED CEILING

A

A

A

B

B

D

C

D

C

ROOM 2COLD - DRY

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

SMALL FLOORPLATE

The location of the room at the end of volume, elevated above ground creates cooler conditions. Additionally, the conductive heat from the upper oor induces convective ows, reducing humidity levels in the room.

Due to the small oorplate, only a few people can occupy the space. The lower temperatures and high convective ows allow for high activity levels. Low metabolic efciency rates require increased activity levels and/or increased population densities.

STUDENT GROUP MEETING

3 PEOPLE DOING TAI CHI



VENTILATION THROUGH CEILING

SMALL FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

TOP OF STRUCTURE, HOVERING ABOVE GROUND

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CONDUCTIVE TOP


+ .

+

+

TRANSLUCENT PANELS (ADIABATIC)


HIGH THERMAL MASS FLOOR

PERFORATED CEILING

A

A

A

B

B

D

C

D

C

ROOM 2COLD - DRY

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

SMALL FLOORPLATE

The location of the room at the end of volume, elevated above ground creates cooler conditions. Additionally, the conductive heat from the upper oor induces convective ows, reducing humidity levels in the room.


STUDENT GROUP MEETING

3 PEOPLE DOING TAI CHI

COLD - DRY


COLD - HUMIDSPACE TYPE EXAMPLE 2




VENTILATION THROUGH STAIR ACCESS

SMALL FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

POINT OF STRUCTURE, MAXIMUM INTERFACE WITH EXTERIOR CONDITIONS VIA ENVELOPE

ELEVATED OFF GROUND (SECOND FLOOR)


+ .....

+

+



HIGH THERMAL MASS CEILING

PERFORATED FLOOR

A

A

A

B

B

D

C

D

C

ROOM 2COLD - HUMID

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

SMALL FLOORPLATE

The location of the room at the end of volume, elevated above ground creates temperate conditions. Additionally, the geometry of the room (due to walls) with maximum exposure to solar radiation, and the elevated oor above a ventable space creates strong convect heat transfer capacities to exhaust humid air.


DANCE CREW PRACTICE

INTRO TO YOGA LESSON



VENTILATION THROUGH STAIR ACCESS

SMALL FLOORPLATE

LOCATION

GEOMETRY

MATERIAL

+

+ .

+

+

POINT OF STRUCTURE, MAXIMUM INTERFACE WITH EXTERIOR CONDITIONS VIA ENVELOPE

ELEVATED OFF GROUND (SECOND FLOOR)


+ .....

+

+



HIGH THERMAL MASS CEILING

PERFORATED FLOOR

A

A

A

B

B

D

C

D

C

ROOM 2COLD - HUMID

PO

PU

LATI

ON

DEN

SIT

Y

ACTIVITY LEVELME

TABOLI

C EFFIC

IENCY

SMALL FLOORPLATE

The location of the room at the end of volume, elevated above ground creates temperate conditions. Additionally, the geometry of the room (due to walls) with maximum exposure to solar radiation, and the elevated oor above a ventable space creates strong convect heat transfer capacities to exhaust humid air.


DANCE CREW PRACTICE

INTRO TO YOGA LESSON


Located at the end of the massing, the space allows for moderate activity levels with low population density for both high and low metabolic efficiency levels.

Fall Semester Core Studio 2011(Kiel Moe): Perimeter Plan, Hidden Room, Lock ProjectSpring Semester Core Studio 2012 (Cameron Wu): Brookline Athletic Center, The Wellesley Greenhouse FacilitiesFall Semester Core Studio 2012 (Danielle Etzler ): Berklee College of Music Mixed-Use FacilitySpring Semester Core Studio 2013 (Renata Sentkiewicz): Architecture and the Urban Contract ProjectFall Semester Option Studio 2013 (Alex Krieger): Planning and Development of the East Boston WaterfrontSpring Semester Option Studio 2013 (Inaki Abalos): Thermodynamic Materialism and Urban Conglomerates

Fall Semester Thesis 2014 (Kiel Moe): FITNESS: A Thermodynamic Tumbler Fit for HabitationEDUCATION

ABOUT ME

Harvard College, Class of 2010, Cambridge, MA

Harvard Graduate School of Design, Class of 2015, Cambridge, MA

Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture, class of 2010. Magna Cum Laude. Concentration credits in Islamic Architecture, Modern and Contemporary Art and Architecture, Studio Art, Real Estate Finance and Development. GPA: 3.8

I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and traveled the world before enrolling in Harvard College in the Fall of 2006. I found my calling in the arts, concentrating in History of Art and Architecture, and spending my weekends organizing undergraduate events for the Harvard Art Museums. The summer before my senior year I enrolled in the GSD Career Discovery Program as a way to better understand the mind of a designer. I fell in love. After graduating, I worked for Charles Rose Architects, who guided me through the application process for design school.

My time at the GSD has been enlightening of not only the culture of architecture, but also of my interests and aspirations as a budding professional designer. The influence of the architect can reach beyond the pages of the CD set to engage in politics, reform education, establish new technologies, and affect other fields woven into the disciplines network. My fascination with energy is rooted in my analytical and curious mindset. It is an intellectual challenge, a design conundrum, and a means of working beyond the boundaries of the profession.

Spring Semester Core Studio 2012 (Cameron Wu): Brookline Athletic Center, The Wellesley Greenhouse Facilities

Fall Semester Thesis 2014 (Kiel Moe): FITNESS: A Thermodynamic Tumbler Fit for Habitation

Teaching Experience:Studio Teaching Assistant - Fourth Semester Core Studio - Urban Housing (Vince Bandy), currentStudio Teaching Assistant - Third Semester Core Studio - Comprehensive Building (Inaki Abalos), Fall 2014Teaching Assistant - Issues in Professional Practice (Jay Wickersham, Maryann Thompson), Spring 2014

ExPERIENCE

Charles Rose Architects, Inc. Fall 2010-Spring 2011, Somerville, MA

Personal assistant to Charles Rose and marketing assistant. Managed licensure, researched and prepared RFP responses, awards submittals, scheduled client site visits, material database, publicity and public outreach.

Butz & Klug, Summer 2012, Boston, MAArchitectural and marketing intern. Assisted with drawings and concept images, researched materials, assisted during site visits, updated online presence, awards submittals, marketing organization.

Kilo Architectures Summer Intern, 2013, Paris, FRParticipated in an urban design competition for the city of Tamansourt, Marocco. Model building, 3d modeling and redline corrections for a hotel project in Marrakech, Morocco. Graphic designs for project type book series.

Atelier Ten Summer Intern, 2014, New York, NYEnvironmental Design Consulting Intern. Assisted with LEED projects, Passiv Haus Study, daylighting simulations and calculations, assisted with graphics and presentation materials.

SKILLS /ACTIVITIES

AWARDS

Event Planning and Marketing:Founder, President and Vice President of the Harvard Art Museum Undergraduate Connection that is responsible for the organization of all student events for the Harvard Art Museum, including the Night at the Museum series with a record attendance of 700 students at a single two-hour event.

Software:

AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, Grasshopper, Ecotect, DesignBuilder (EnergyPlus interface), DIVA, Ladybug, Flovent, VRay, 3dsMax, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, Premier, InDesign, Excel, Powerpoint, Word

Organizations:

Harvard Graduate School of Design Student Forum Alumni Relations (past: Academic Chair, Co-Infrastructure Chair), Student Academic Committee Class Representative, Harvard University Women in Design, Harvard College Women in Business Alumna Associate, Radcliffe Mentor, Winthrop House Non-Resident Advisor

Deans Merit Scholarship Recipient - 2011-2015

GSD Unsung Hero Award for Contributions to Student Life - 2014

selected projects by kaley blackstock

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