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Hugo CarvalloMArch. canditate at IaaC-11BArch. at USCA.S. Arch. at ECC

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The site is located at 41° 23’ 59.50” N and 2° 11’ 25.80” E, just 2 blocks southwest from Placa de les Glories and 3 blocks northeast from IaaC.

The actual condition of the ‘empty block’ is that ap-proximately 75% empty, having only two residential buildings. The majority of the site is composed by dirt, and plants that include few trees.

As of today, the block was occupied for few people living in tents, and in small vans around the block. They tend to move to another place and they call their selves ‘ocupas’ (term used in Spain for people taking over abandoned properties).

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Temperate [mediterranean] RegionsElongating the form of a building along the east-west axis maximizes south-facing facades.- Minimize east and west exposures, which are generally warmer in summer and cooler in winter than southern exposures.- Balance solar heat gain with shade protection on a seasonal basis.- Encourage air movement in hot weather, protect against wind in cold weather.Natural vegetationThe native vegetation of Mediterranean climate lands must be adapted to survive long, hot summer droughts and prolonged wet periods in win-ter. Mediterranean vegetation examples include the following:Evergreen trees: such as Pines, Cypress, and OaksDeciduous trees: such as Sycamores, Oaks, and BuckeyesFruit trees such as Olives, Figs, Citrus, Walnuts and GrapesShrubs: Bay laurel and California laurel, Manzanitas, and ChamiseSub-shrubs: such as Sages, Artemisias, and SagebrushGrasses: Grassland types, Bunchgrasses; Sedges, and RushesHerbs: such as fragrant Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, and LavenderMuch native vegetation in Mediterranean climate area valleys have been cleared for agriculture. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_Climate

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BUILDING METABOLISM

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The current structure demand shows that: 61% of the water goes to domestic consumption 23% to industrial activities and 16% to agriculture.

Within the region, urban consumption appears to be declining in the city of Barcelona and in the immediate municipalities (due to population and industrial shifts) and growing rapidly in the periph-ery.

According to the Environmental Board for the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, today’s Barcelona resident consumes approx. 111.4 lit-ters of water a day versus the almost 115 litters a day spent 3 years ago.

This means a reduction of 3%.

Approx. population per block 1000 people.Litters per person in block 111.4 x 1000 = 111,400 l/dEstimate consume in our block 40% of 111,400 l/d = 44,560 l/d

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source: http:// greywaterrecycling.net

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source: http:// renewableenergyworld.com-biomass plant

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CONCEPT: The metabolism of the building/block for the Self-Suffi-cient Building Studio is based on water.Water as a natural element not only provides life to the animals and plants of the planet, but it also is an impor-tant part of many systems and cycles.The proposed design looks to balance human beings lives and the nature of the world with its chaotic and problematic social issues, and economical conditions. To start, I took three main references that helped me to develop this project. As natural reference, I am taking under consideration the water cycling; and under histor-ical reference, I am taking under consideration the farm terrace that many ancient cultures used, such as the Inca. I would like to make a special emphasis on learn-ing about ancient ways of living because they were very sustainable and self-sufficient. And last but not least, I considered current technology, which will improve the idea of recycling the ‘water cycling’ and therefore pro-vide energy within it.Under the natural consideration, it is been known that water cycles naturally through an infinite process. This similar process, using current technology, will imitate the benefit to the inhabitants of the block.The farm terrace will work perfectly in the sense that water will follow a determinate path where water cy-cling will be appreciated and noticeable through the metabolism of the building. Through this, remains from the farms will be collected and processed thereafter to provide energy throughout the building.

source: www.dwc-water.com

source: www.mrcsclass.comMcDougal-Text7thgradetext064_071.pdf

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PLANS + SECTIONS

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RESIDENTIAL DIAGRAMS [hexagons]

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ELEVATIONS + PARTIAL PERSPECTIVE

Proposing sensor/meters that will provide real time information to residents on their energy usage allowing them to make personal adjustmets to save money water, and energy. The development will treat 100% of its sewage on site and use the treated water for flushing toilets, landscape irrigation and water features.

The potable water comsumption is estimated to be 40 % less than traditioal developments. High performance water fixtures and appliances such as water efficient dishwashers, washing machines, dual flush toilets, faucets and shower that save water without sacrificing personal comfort.

Storm water will be treated through farm terraces [green roofs] and flow via a series of conected naturalized creeks and waterways.

Alternative transportation will reduce one’s reliance on the automobile. A new car share program will be offered on site altogether with the bicing system.

Renewable energy strategies: -Use of recycled materials when necessary -Energy efficient Building Design -Fly ash will be used in concrete -Extensive tree planting and grren roofs to absorb carbon -The biomass system will perform as a greenhouse gas positive for its community.

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ENVIRONMENTAL DIAGRAMS

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Tabulated  Daily  Solar  Data

La#tude:  41.3° Date:  1st  April Local  Correc#on:  -­‐55.5  minsLongitude:  2.1° Julian  Date:  91 Equa#on  of  Time:  -­‐3.9  minsTimeZone:  +1.0hrsSunrise:  06:41 Declina#on:  4.1°OBJECT  No.:  1849Sunset:  19:09 Orienta#on:  -­‐0.0°

Local (Solar) Azimuth Al8tude HSA VSA Shading7:00 (06:04) 87.7° 3.5° 87.7° 56.7° 100%7:30 (06:34) 92.6° 9.2° 92.6° 105.9° 100%8:00 (07:04) 97.7° 14.8° 97.7° 116.9° 100%8:30 (07:34) 103.0° 20.3° 103.0° 121.2° 100%9:00 (08:04) 108.6° 25.7° 108.6° 123.4° 100%9:30 (08:34) 114.6° 31.0° 114.6° 124.8° 89%10:00 (09:04) 121.3° 36.0° 121.3° 125.6° 80%10:30 (09:34) 128.9° 40.6° 128.9° 126.2° 60%11:00 (10:04) 137.4° 44.7° 137.4° 126.6° 60%11:30 (10:34) 147.0° 48.1° 147.0° 126.9° 50%12:00 (11:04) 157.8° 50.8° 157.8° 127.1° 50%12:30 (11:34) 169.6° 52.3° 169.6° 127.2° 30%13:00 (12:04) -­‐178.1° 52.8° -­‐178.1° 127.2° 50%13:30 (12:34) -­‐165.9° 52.0° -­‐165.9° 127.2° 60%14:00 (13:04) -­‐154.4° 50.1° -­‐154.4° 127.1° 50%14:30 (13:34) -­‐144.0° 47.2° -­‐144.0° 126.8° 40%15:00 (14:04) -­‐134.7° 43.5° -­‐134.7° 126.5° 69%15:30 (14:34) -­‐126.5° 39.2° -­‐126.5° 126.1° 89%16:00 (15:04) -­‐119.3° 34.5° -­‐119.3° 125.4° 80%16:30 (15:34) -­‐112.8° 29.4° -­‐112.8° 124.4° 89%17:00 (16:04) -­‐106.8° 24.1° -­‐106.8° 122.9° 100%17:30 (16:34) -­‐101.3° 18.7° -­‐101.3° 120.2° 100%18:00 (17:04) -­‐96.2° 13.1° -­‐96.2° 114.7° 100%18:30 (17:34) -­‐91.1° 7.5° -­‐91.1° 98.6° 100%19:00 (18:04) -­‐86.2° 1.8° -­‐86.2° 25.9° 100%

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PROGRAM

total area: 7693 m² approx. 72% of required

1.- top residential units [completed 20% requirement with existing residential buildings]

2.- top circulation

3.- farm terraces

4.- student housing

5.- commercial [gym, sports stores, cafes, restaurats] 6.- courtyard [benches, green area, artificial creek, water feature]

7.- electric car sharing program pkg. greywater plant biomass plant visitor circulation path fresh market educational research institute

8.- shading mesh device/ vertical trellis/ humidity absorbing facade

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