Bijan Ghazizadeh

The world's continuous population growth and spread of urbanization will inevitably lead to a shortage of available farmlands and other natural resources we rely on today for food production.

In order to avoid an accelerated depletion rate and demise of our farmlands and natural resources; future cities will need to incorporate architecturally redened buildings that are not only energy ecienct and communally engaging but are also capable of meeting our growing demands for food and food production within their immediate proximities. Designers of our future cities have to reset the traditional persepectives on the process of food production by raising the awareness of the general public about this growing issue through architectural strategies.

The design of Toronto Urban Agriculture Research and Education Facility displays an embodiment of strategies to promote the idea of urban agriculture and food production in cities.

These 3 Strategies include:1. Optimization of Agricultural Activities in an Urban Context2. Plugging the Project into an Urban Context3. Engagement of the public Realm with the facility as a vehicle for crowd sourcing and education

BIJAN GHAZIZADEH (B.Arch.Sci)

MANIFEST BUILDINGAR8103 \ WINTER 2014 studio in collaborative practiceProfessors:Vincent Hui (Associate Chair and Experiential Learning Director)Miljana Horvat (Director, Graduate Program in Building Science)RYERSON UNIVERSITY

1. Stack Floors to achieve a larger growing area2. Space Floor Plates in a way that would allow Air Circulation and Aloow Light Penetration

1. Stack Floors to achieve a larger growing area2. Space Floor Plates in a way that would allow Air Circulation and Aloow Light Penetration

Make Use of Vertical Surfaces Make Use of Vertical Surfaces Orient Buildings in such a way that would Maximize Solar ExposureOrient Buildings in such a way that would Maximize Solar Exposure

Make Use of Sustainable technologies to meet Energy Demands and Feed Excess energy produced back into the grid

Make Use of Sustainable technologies to meet Energy Demands and Feed Excess energy produced back into the grid

Make Use Available Resources in and Around the Area for Energy ProductionMake Use Available Resources in and Around the Area for Energy Production

Design Building Form for an that is Appropriate for an Urban ContextDesign Building Form for an that is Appropriate for an Urban Context

Adhere to Zoning Bylaws and Urban Design Rules and RegulationsAdhere to Zoning Bylaws and Urban Design Rules and Regulations

Maximize Use of Available LandMaximize Use of Available Land

Design Ground Condition with respect to Visual Perception and Human ScaleDesign Ground Condition with respect to Visual Perception and Human Scale

Create an Active,Visually Engaging and Transparent Ground Floor and Create an Active,Visually Engaging and Transparent Ground Floor and

Design in a way that would Apeal to Many SensesDesign in a way that would Apeal to Many Senses

Create more Vertical Rhythms to encourage pedestrians to slow down and engage with the building

Create more Vertical Rhythms to encourage pedestrians to slow down and engage with the building

Create a Variety of Textures for Building Facade

Create a Variety of Textures for Building Facade

Provide Mixed Functions to Engage the Public with the Activities that are taking Place Inside the Building

Provide Mixed Functions to Engage the Public with the Activities that are taking Place Inside the Building

STRATEGY: Plugging the Project into an Urban ContextSTRATEGY: Plugging the Project into an Urban Context

STRATEGY: Engagement of the public RealmSTRATEGY: Engagement of the public Realm

STRATEGY: Optimization of Agricultural Activities in an Urban ContextSTRATEGY: Optimization of Agricultural Activities in an Urban Context

STRATEGIES APPROACH: STRATEGIES & TACTICS

Ryerson Architecture Building Toronto Urban Aquaponic Research and Education Center

2100 sqmApprox. Property Area: 1025 sqm

494 Student Population: 241 (Projected) OPTIMIZE

INTEGRATEENGAGEEDUCATE

2964 sqmArea Required for Food Production for Entire Polulation

18 sqmArea of UF Box

60 kg Fish120 kg Vegetables

UF Box Yield (Annual)

7.8 kg Fish40.2 kg Vegetables

Annual Fish Consumption in Canada per Person

2.3 sqm Fish6.0 sqm Vegetables

Area Required for Annual Food Production per Person (Canada)

Statistics Canada: http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3475&lang=en&db=imdb&adm=8&dis=2Urban Farmers: http://urbanfarmers.com/productsservices/box-globe/

1446 sqm

0.23 Density per Square Kilometer: 0.23

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LIGHT CONTROLLERS

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ENERGY

LIGHT

ENERGY STORAGE

CONTROLLERS

THERMAL MASS

6 POUNDS OF WATER FOR 1 POUND OF FISH

1880 KG of Fish - 3760 kg of sh (8290 lbs )41450 lbs of water (18801.404kg) = 18.801 tons of water18801 Cubic Meters of Water - a more dense stock 15000 M3dimensions of tank:H: 10

By:1. Taking Advantage of Exsiting Infrastructural Urban Compponents such as sewage lines2. Creating an Occupiable Piece of architecture that is visually and programatically appropriate in a Dense Urban Context3. Addressing Building regulations in an Urban Context such as Setbacks 4. Selecting a site that is has Sufficient Exposure to Sunlight5. Desiginging a building that is Formally appropriate for an Urban Context

FISH TANK

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AQUAPONIC CASE STUDY

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JARVIS STREET

CHURCH STREET

DALHOUSIE STREET

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RICHMOND STREET EAST

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JARVIS STREET

CHURCH STREET

DALHOUSIE STREET

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CHURCH STREET

DALHOUSIE STREET

MUTUAL STREET

NJUNE 21MAY 21

APRIL 20

MARCH 20

FEBRUARY 20

JANUARY 20

DECEMBER 20

NORTH

U.A. CLASSROOMSAND WORKSHOP SPACE

U.A. EDUCATION

SERVER ROOM

COMPUTER RESEARCH LAB

RESEARCHERS OFFICES

BUILDING SERVICE AREA

EATING AREA

RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING GARBAGE

CROP TESTING AREA KITCHEN

BUILDING STORAGE

ADMINISTRATION

SOIL DATABASE

FREIGHT ELEVATOR

RESEARCH LAB

WASHROOMS / SHOWERS / LOCKERSELEVATORU.A. LIBRARY

UTILITY ROOM EQUIPMENT ROOM

PUBLIC

SEMI-PUBLIC / PRIVATE

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1. AQUAPONIC GROWING TRAYS2. SEATING / WORK SPACE3. EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE ROOMS (TO BE PROGRAMMED)4. SERVICE ELEVATOR5. MAIN ELEVATOR6. MAIN STAIRS7. OPEN TO BELOW

BUILDING LONGITUTINAL SECTION 2

20 5 10m

queen street east

UP

20 5 10m

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FLOOR PLANS: GROUND FLOOR

1. ENTRANCE & ADMINISTRATION2. LIBRARY AND PRESENTATION ROOM3. KITCHEN4. BUILDING STORAGE ROOM5. COMPOSTING AND RECYCLING6. SERVICE ELEVATOR7. ELECTRICAL / MECHANICAL ROOM8. WASHROOMS (M)9. WASHROOMS (F)10. COMMON SPACE AND EATING AREA11. COMPUTER SERVER ROOM12. FISH TANKS (AQUAPONIC LEARNING)13. MAIN ELEVATOR14. MAIN STAIRS15. SECONDARY ENTRANCE

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1. CLASSROOM (1)2. CLASSROOM (2)3. AQUAPONIC DEMO SPACE4. AQUAPONIC GROWING TRAYS5. RESEARCHERS OFFICES AND LOCKERS6. SERVICE ELEVATOR AND CORRIDOR7. LABORATORY8. WASHROOMS (M)9. WASHROOMS (F)10. MAIN ELEVATOR11. MAIN STAIRS12. CENTRAL AQUAPONIC MECHANICAL SYSTEM

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BUILDING CROSS SECTION 2

20 5 10m

queen street east

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: ENTRANCE AND FRONT DESK


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20 5 10m

queen street east

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: TYPICAL CLASSROOM


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TRUSS

METAL POST TO TRUSS CONNECTION

METAL POST

CROP

WATER TANK

TRANSPARENT P.V

By:1. Taking Advantage of Exsiting Infrastructural Urban Compponents such as sewage lines2. Creating an Occupiable Piece of architecture that is visually and programatically appropriate in a Dense Urban Context3. Addressing Building regulations in an Urban Context such as Setbacks 4. Selecting a site that is has Sufficient Exposure to Sunlight5. Desiginging a building that is Formally appropriate for an Urban Context

FISH TANK

PUMP

FEED

AERATE

VEGETABLE BOX

FISH TANKBy:1. Taking Advantage of Exsiting Infrastructural Urban Compponents such as sewage lines2. Creating an Occupiable Piece of architecture that is visually and programatically appropriate in a Dense Urban Context3. Addressing Building regulations in an Urban Context such as Setbacks 4. Selecting a site that is has Sufficient Exposure to Sunlight5. Desiginging a building that is Formally appropriate for an Urban Context

FISH TANK

PUMP

FEED

AERATE

VEGETABLE BOX

FISH TANK

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: GROUND FLOOR CENTRAL CORRIDOR


83

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20 5 10m

queen street east

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: LIBRARY AND PRESENTATION ROOM


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20 5 10m

queen street east


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20 5 10m

queen street east

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: ATRIUM

ELEVATIONS: WEST ELEVATION


BUILDING WEST ELEVATION


queen street east


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ELEVATIONS: EAST ELEVATION


BUILDING SOUTH ELEVATION

queen street east

20 5 10m


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ELEVATIONS: SOUTH ELEVATION


BUILDING SOUTH ELEVATION


20 5 10m


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'1

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: SOUTH WEST CORNER CONDITION

PERSPECTIVE VIEW: VIEW FROM QUEEN STREET EAST

PHYSCIAL MODEL

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