Senior Thesis: Balancing Community and Privacy

Luke Durkin Senior Thesis on Student Housing San Luis Obispo, CA Spring 2013 5th Year Design Professor Ansgar Killing

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3Community Housing - Senior Project

“I’M DESIGNING A METHOD OF EDUCATION as much as I’M DESIGNING A HOME FOR STUDENTS”

The CRISIS: desire for privacy and freedom is destroying the academic lifestyle by removing students from each other & the campus as a whole

KITCHEN/

LIVIN

G

BALCONIE

S

PER FLOOR

OUTDOOR

GROUP SPACE

ACTIVITY

BUILDIN

GS

APARTMENT

FLOOR

BUILDIN

G

COMPLE

X

LEVELS OF COMMUNITY

THE HORROR OF THE DORMS

THE ACADEMIC LIFESTYLE is LOST - amenity focused design

- apartment style - off-campus

Arizona State Univ.

Luke Durkin Senior Thesis on Student Housing San Luis Obispo, CA Spring 2013 5th Year Design Professor Ansgar Killing

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SHADE SCREENEmphasizes Balcony (Community Spaces)

East-West ShadeVENTILATION

Single-Loaded Corridorsand Open Central Area

Promotes Ventilation of Stinky Dorms

CENTRAL AREAReplaces Poor Hallways

Improved Ventilation

SINGLE ROOMSDesired by Upperclassmen

Each Room has a SinkLess Conflict

FOLDING GLASS WALLVentilationConnection to OutdoorsConnection to Outdoor community

TIMBER FACADERepresents CommunityShades GlazingPrivacy

PERFORATED METALMimics Operable BalconyImproved Ventilation

OPERABLE BALCONY WALLOpens with SeasonsSummer - Cali SummerWinter - Most days it’s still not that warm

First Floor

Third Floor

Building Design Strategies

6 Apartment Layout

Bedrooms

Kitchen &Living

CentralBalcony

Bathroom

Ventilation

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1

2

3

4

456

Cooking Timeline

EATING

COOKING

CLEANING

Kitchen Zones

MENTOR HOUSINGGraduate/UpperclassmenSingle 12 Person Apartment

COLLEGE HOUSESStudy/Work/Build

CollaborateSocial

GROCERY/AGRICULTURE COLLEGE HOUSE

Cal Poly Farm Market Community Hub

Only Grocery in East San Luis Obispo

CENTRAL LAWNActivity Space

Gathering SpaceInteraction Chance

GRAND AVE.CAMPUS ENTRANCE

FRONTAGE

COLLEGE HOUSE PROGRAM Mentorship Program

Series of “Houses” sorted by a group of related majorsEach contains Facilities uniquely suited to those programsArt & Architecture - Presentation & Critique Spaces, Collaboration SpacesEngineering - Project Building Labs, Professional OfficesLiberal Arts - Graduate Degree Preparation Sessions, Applications in Polytechnic FieldsMath & Science - Group Study Spaces, Graduate Info ProgramsAgriculture - Cal Poly Farm MarketBusiness - Extracurricular Program HQ, Start-Up Incubator, Lecture Series

Mentorship Programs Brings Upper and Lower Level Students TogetherGives Lower Division Students a Jump Start or Upper Level Thinking and StudiesStrengthens the Path to Graduation

FOLDING GLASS WALLVentilation

Connection to OutdoorsConnection to Outdoor community

TIMBER FACADERepresents CommunityShades Glazing

“L” SHAPE TABLEPrevents Single Group Domination of KitchenKITCHEN

PLACEMENTNo Windows Needed

VIEW HIERARCHYBest Views in Community SpaceGet’s People Out of Rooms

FOOD PREP CONVERSATION SPACEStudents can cook while

interacting with others

EASY ACCESS CIRCULATIONPrevents Collisions

Community Housing - Senior Project

University of Canberra Library6

Luke Durkin University of Canberra Library Canberra, Australia Spring 2012 4th Year Design Professor Howard Tanner

7Regionalism Emotion Library Operation Program Planning Building/Wall Section Design

a new Hub for the University of Canberraembodying the Changing Purpose of Libraries

reflecting the Beauty of the Australian Landscape

Forest Ranger House8

Luke Durkin Forest Ranger House Southern Oregon Spring 2011 3rd Year Design Professor Randy Dettmer

9Program Layout Creative Use of Space Passive Solar Design Form & Function Proportions

2 Week Warm-Up ProjectDesign a house for 2 park rangers 15’ x 15’ footprintNon-floor space may exceed 15’ x 15’25’ Height Limit to RoofMore program than available spaceFind creative ways to fit programBuild a 1/2” = 1’ Scale Model

Toronto Pan American Games Awards Pavilion Competition

Luke Durkin Pan American Pavilion Competition Toronto, Canada Winter 2011 3rd Year Design Professor Margarida Yin

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Luke Durkin Pan American Pavilion Competition Toronto, Canada Winter 2011 3rd Year Design Professor Margarida Yin

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Luke Durkin Cal Poly Tennis Center Expansion San Luis Obispo, California Spring 2011 3rd Year Design Professor Randy Dettmer

STORAGE

FILM &STUDYROOM

TEAM ROOM

MEN’STEAM

OFFICES WOMEN’STEAM

OFFICES

STORAGE

MEN’S LOCKERS WOMEN’S LOCKERS

LUXURY BOX LUXURY BOX

DOWN DOWN

DECK DECK

PRESS BOX

STORAGE WINE TASTING EATING AREAWOMEN’S RESTROOM MEN’S RESTROOM

UP UP

FOOD PREP CONCESSION

STORAGE

FILM &STUDYROOM

TEAM ROOM

MEN’STEAM

OFFICES WOMEN’STEAM

OFFICES

STORAGE

MEN’S LOCKERS WOMEN’S LOCKERS

LUXURY BOX LUXURY BOX

DOWN DOWN

DECK DECK

PRESS BOX

STORAGE WINE TASTING EATING AREAWOMEN’S RESTROOM MEN’S RESTROOM

UP UP

FOOD PREP CONCESSION

STORAGE

FILM &STUDYROOM

TEAM ROOM

MEN’STEAM

OFFICES WOMEN’STEAM

OFFICES

STORAGE

MEN’S LOCKERS WOMEN’S LOCKERS

LUXURY BOX LUXURY BOX

DOWN DOWN

DECK DECK

PRESS BOX

STORAGE WINE TASTING EATING AREAWOMEN’S RESTROOM MEN’S RESTROOM

UP UP

FOOD PREP CONCESSION

11Event Hosting Flexibilty Tool for Recruiting Tennis Atmosphere New Standard for College Tennish

College Football = GrandstandsCollege Tennis = Amenities

Wine tasting, luxury boxes, brunch and other amenities attract fans to an afternoon of tennis. An addictive

experience that will keep fans coming back

PLAYER/COACH

PUBLIC

PREMIUM SPECTATOR

Cal Poly Architecture Courtyard Redesign

Luke Durkin Architecture Courtyard Redesign San Luis Obispo, CA Fall 2012 5th Year Design Professor Ansgar Killing

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13Comprehensive Design Project Detail Design Structural Feasibility Circulation Constructability

Toronto Pan American Games Awards Pavilion Competition

Luke Durkin Pan American Pavilion Competition Toronto, Canada Winter 2011 3rd Year Design Professor Margarida Yin

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[ ASCENSION ] - the rise to glory

AIAS/VINYL competition - HONORABLE MENTION

15Innovative Use of Vinyl Icon of the Games Interaction with Surroundings Versatility of Pavilion Use 15

Main Canopy

Backstage Canopy

Retaining Walls

Target Shading

local sustainably harvested wood joists

Palram Sunlite Insulating Vinyl Panels

Automated louvers

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre16

Luke Durkin San Luis Obispo Little Theatre San Luis Obispo, California Fall 2010 3rd Year Design Professor Greg Wynn

17Tight Site User Experience Circulation Structure & Framing Fit with the Built Environment

a center for after-school activities building a strong, productive society

Luke Durkin Pan American Pavilion Competition Toronto, Canada Winter 2011 3rd Year Design Professor Margarida Yin

Toronto Pan American Games Awards Pavilion Competition18

Luke Durkin Passive Solar Museum San Luis Obispo, CA Winter 2010 2nd Year Design Professor Richard Schmidt

Passive Solar Art & Architecture Museum18

PASSIVE SOLAR TECHNIQUES:

East - West OrientationNarrow for effect daylight penetrationLight Shelf Ceiling, top floor (bottom right)

Ventilation based on the Venturi effectDouble-Skin limits light damage to artworkDouble-Skin allow selective light transmissionSkylights with only indirect light (above left)

Light Shelves and OverhangsDouble-Skin WallTrombe WallsLight Tubes

Luke Durkin Cal Poly Produce Center San Luis Obispo, California Spring 2011 Interdisciplinary Project Group Advisor Nick Watry

Interdisciplinary Projects Group Site Layout Concept Presentation

Quick presentation to pitch my idea for our site layoutSite Plan with multiple diagrams sold my concept very effectivelyPresentation was extremely successful

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Luke Durkin LEED 2009 for New Construction Winter 2011 3rd Year Environmental Control Systems Professor Margarida Yin

Toronto Pan American Games Awards Pavilion Competition20 Class LEED Research Booklet20

Sustainable Sites Possible Points: 26 Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit 1 Site Selection 1Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 5Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 6Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof 1Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof 1Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 Water Efficiency Possible Points: 10 Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping 2 to 4Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2Credit 3 Water Use Reduction 2 to 4 Energy and Atmosphere Possible Points: 35 Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 1 to 19Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 1 to 7Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 2Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 2Credit 5 Measurement and Verification 3Credit 6 Green Power 2

Materials and Resources Possible Points: 14 Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables Credit 1.1 Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1 to 3Credit 1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1Credit 2 Construction Waste Management 1 to 2Credit 3 Materials Reuse 1 to 2Credit 4 Recycled Content 1 to 2

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Sustainable Sites Possible Points: 26 Prereq 1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit 1 Site Selection 1Credit 2 Development Density and Community Connectivity 5Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access 6Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms 1Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles 3Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity 2Credit 5.1 Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat 1Credit 5.2 Site Development—Maximize Open Space 1Credit 6.1 Stormwater Design—Quantity Control 1Credit 6.2 Stormwater Design—Quality Control 1Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect—Non-roof 1Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect—Roof 1Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 Water Efficiency Possible Points: 10 Prereq 1 Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction Credit 1 Water Efficient Landscaping 2 to 4Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 2Credit 3 Water Use Reduction 2 to 4 Energy and Atmosphere Possible Points: 35 Prereq 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Prereq 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 1 to 19Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy 1 to 7Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning 2Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management 2Credit 5 Measurement and Verification 3Credit 6 Green Power 2

Materials and Resources Possible Points: 14 Prereq 1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables Credit 1.1 Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof 1 to 3Credit 1.2 Building Reuse—Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements 1Credit 2 Construction Waste Management 1 to 2Credit 3 Materials Reuse 1 to 2Credit 4 Recycled Content 1 to 2

Google Fiber Campus and Headquarters

Luke Durkin Google Fiber Campus San Luis Obispo, California Spring 2010 2nd Year Studio Professor Greg Wynn

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Luke DurkinCalifornia Polytechnic State University, B. Arch 24 Andrews Ct. Parkton, MD. 21120443.827.3352. lwdurkin@outlook.com