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Sustainable Design and Construction with Wood in Sustainable Design and Construction with Wood in the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studiesthe John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies

Hofu Wu, ArchD. FAIACal Poly Pomona

Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIADougherty + Dougherty, Architects

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

• Regenerative Concept• Waste = Food, Solar Income• Living Laboratory• Demonstration, Research, and Education

Current throughCurrent through--put living pattern put living pattern

Excavate Manufacture Consume Waste

Regenerative CycleRegenerative Cycle

Consume

Regenerate Manufacture

Excavate

Waste = Food Cradle to Cradle

Mission:Mission: To restore three major systems1) Natural and biological systems:

plant, animal, agriculture and food production, aquaculture, water recycling, nutrient cycle, composting, and others.

2) Built-environment systems:energy-efficient buildings, building materials, waste management / Recycling energy harvesting, i.e.

1. PV, 2. solar hot water,3. wind power.

3) Human and social systems:

community building, interpersonal and organizational

behavior, facilities operation.

Historical Retrospect:Historical Retrospect:80’s – Programming began in graduate studios.’90 – ‘92 Schematic design & fund-raising began.’93 – Construction started, Dougherty + Dougherty

as the architect of record.’94 – LCRS occupied with students and faculty.’96 – USGBC LEED rating criteria was initiated.’01 – Refurbish part of deteriorated wood siding.’05 – Current MSRS program started.

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Sustainable SiteSustainable Site• Site selection - next to landfill• Bus and shuttle - public transportation • Encourage biking with changing facility• Protect and restore wet land

Reduced Site DisturbanceReduced Site Disturbance

Human use area

Wetland

Solar park

PondsPonds

Near public transportation (Shuttle)

Alternative fuel refueling station

Min. parking area provided

Design PrinciplesDesign Principles

• Bio-Climatic Design • Passive Solar Heating – Direct Gain• Passive Cooling - Thermal mass, Natural

Ventilation and Earth Coupling• Daylighting, Indoor Environmental Quality• Aquaculture and Water Efficiency

Tjibaou Cultural CenterNoumea, New Caledonia, Renzo Piano Architects

Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, Maryland

Woods Hole Research CenterWoods Hole Research CenterBill McDonough & Partners Building orientated toward the sunBuilding orientated toward the sun

Direct Direct GainGain

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Glenn Glenn MurcuttMurcutt

Riverfront Riverfront BuildingBuilding

Passive CoolingPassive Cooling

Typical Wood ConstructionTypical Wood Construction

• Financially viable• Matured technology• Easy integration with other materials • Achievable “green” strategies• Renewable resources• Recycled potentials

Renewable ResourcesRenewable Resources

• Prior to the beginning of Forest Stewardship Council and Certified Wood

• From fast growing trees – young trees• Non-toxic sealer – soak in linseed oil• Maximize young tree with 6” plank

Commons: MultiCommons: Multi--purposepurpose

Aged Wood SidingAged Wood Siding

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Sunspace: Faculty HousingSunspace: Faculty Housing

River River FrontFront

Early daysEarly days

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Concrete StiltConcrete Stilt Retaining WallRetaining Wall

JointsJoints

Views 12 years apartViews 12 years apart

EEnnvveellooppee

Copper RoofCopper Roof

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Other measures

Materials Materials and and

ResourcesResources

Indoor Environmental Indoor Environmental QualityQuality

Low-emitting materials

Abundant daylightVentilation effectiveness

LESSONS LEARNEDLESSONS LEARNED

Choice of wood siding materialExterior surface treatmentResist external abusesIntegration of Technology and DesignGreen Building Requires Frequent Up-keepOperations and Community Behavior

Structural Insulated PanelStructural Insulated Panel

Sustainable Technology ApplicationSustainable Technology Application Outreach Appropriate TechnologyOutreach Appropriate Technology Ponder SustainabilityPonder SustainabilityThink globally, act locallyFor the next to the next generationMake it better than just “do your best”Recruit a friend, don’t do it aloneGet to the source, not just putting out fire