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Midterm Learning
Portfolio TAMARA RUIZ
ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN 101
INSTRUCTOR JERRY LUM
FALL 2013
City College of San Francisco Page 1 Architectural Design Studio 101
Content
Alliteration 1 Introduction Alliteration 2 Alliteration 3
City College of San Francisco Page 2 Architectural Design Studio 101
Alliteration 4
City College of San Francisco Page 3 Architectural Design Studio 101
Introduction to ARCH 101
My name is Tamara Ruiz a student in Jerry Lumrsquos Architectural Design Studio 101 course Before coming to Jerryrsquos class I figured that this course would be easy and that all I really needed to do was draw buildings and pretend that I knew what I was talking about However after meeting Jerry and completing the first few iterations I began to convince myself that I wasnrsquot bringing in amazing work like my peers and felt like I was wasting everyonersquos time Which made me feel like I shouldnrsquot come back with my next iteration Then I spoke to some students in class and realized I wasnrsquot the only one feeling like this Yet what convinced me to stay was the discussions we had about the work brought in The way we spoke of meaning stories space symmetry and much more made me see the potential we all had and I came back each week to see how everyone had grown
City College of San Francisco Page 4 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 1)
The first assignment was to use 12 items around the house
that could be combined into a single design with a meaning
Well at the beginning I didnrsquot know where to begin so I
made a design that was simple and focused more on
decoration than actually manipulating my 12 items to my
advantage According to Jerry and fellow classmates my
design was very symmetrical repetitive and needed work
Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
Some challenges I faced when doing this project was lack of clear direction even though it was done intentionally by Jerry I felt lost ldquoWhere do I beginrdquo and ldquoIs this 12 itemsrdquo ran through my mind I had trouble constructing a narrative and just made one up on the spot However the most challenging part was thinking of how this project depicted me as
I triumphed at last with a stable design that proved to be ldquoJerry Proofrdquo and explained my process like a pro
My project symbolizes my love of
pyramids and ancient aqueducts It
resembles a holy temple where one
would come and lie in the sacred pool
will staring into the night stars
thinking of your place in our world I
added the plants to symbolize shade and
protection from the sun during the day
the sun symbolizing crucibles in your
life that prevents success The entrance
with the saint symbolizes coming into
purity and passing from the ordinary to
the extraordinary The colors I chose
also symbolize water and sand
City College of San Francisco Page 5 Architectural Design Studio 101
Strengths bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Labeled my 12 items
bull Symmetrical bull Incorporated different materials
bull Direct relationship between items
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetricalrepetitive bull Focused on decoration vs design
bull Not cleaned cut bull Undeveloped narrative
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of water and sand and to symbolize a tranquil environment that made others feel protected I was trying to achieve a feeling of intimidati9ng awe for its size relative to human size However not only intimidation for its iconic size but a sense of protection not only from the sun but from obstacles in your life that could determine your fate
I discovered while doing This project that it was hard and frustrating to
find items that complimented each other and made the flow of my piece work I discovered what transparency could do to enhance my work
City College of San Francisco Page 6 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 2) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
My challenges for this iteration was patience materials symmetry and visibility I was feeling discouraged by the work I was bringing in and felt like I couldnrsquot continue My narrative was completely undeveloped as well as my lack of materials or capital to buy more I also sadly was having a hard time breaking symmetry and exploring other options However I was able to design a piece with room to grow and used different textures and was able to convey different feelings
Due to my love of aqueducts and ancient
civilizations I designed a structure that
resembled a natural water fall in the
jungle The focal point or the slide from
the top tier to the pond is show be a
passage to look into the design and
tubing The grassy texture around the
connections symbolize a jungle life and
the piece is again symbolizing a
dependency we humans have for water
and beauty I incorporated again the idea
of iconic size relative to human scale to
struck awe and intimidation
According to Jerry and fellow classmates I improved from my first iteration because of the use of different materials and the way I designed a structure that conveyed my (undeveloped) narrative I was also told that the way I connected things was not hidden or incorporated into the design so it stood out and took over the designrsquos focal point In all it did not break symmetry and lacked full visibility
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
Content
Alliteration 1 Introduction Alliteration 2 Alliteration 3
City College of San Francisco Page 2 Architectural Design Studio 101
Alliteration 4
City College of San Francisco Page 3 Architectural Design Studio 101
Introduction to ARCH 101
My name is Tamara Ruiz a student in Jerry Lumrsquos Architectural Design Studio 101 course Before coming to Jerryrsquos class I figured that this course would be easy and that all I really needed to do was draw buildings and pretend that I knew what I was talking about However after meeting Jerry and completing the first few iterations I began to convince myself that I wasnrsquot bringing in amazing work like my peers and felt like I was wasting everyonersquos time Which made me feel like I shouldnrsquot come back with my next iteration Then I spoke to some students in class and realized I wasnrsquot the only one feeling like this Yet what convinced me to stay was the discussions we had about the work brought in The way we spoke of meaning stories space symmetry and much more made me see the potential we all had and I came back each week to see how everyone had grown
City College of San Francisco Page 4 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 1)
The first assignment was to use 12 items around the house
that could be combined into a single design with a meaning
Well at the beginning I didnrsquot know where to begin so I
made a design that was simple and focused more on
decoration than actually manipulating my 12 items to my
advantage According to Jerry and fellow classmates my
design was very symmetrical repetitive and needed work
Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
Some challenges I faced when doing this project was lack of clear direction even though it was done intentionally by Jerry I felt lost ldquoWhere do I beginrdquo and ldquoIs this 12 itemsrdquo ran through my mind I had trouble constructing a narrative and just made one up on the spot However the most challenging part was thinking of how this project depicted me as
I triumphed at last with a stable design that proved to be ldquoJerry Proofrdquo and explained my process like a pro
My project symbolizes my love of
pyramids and ancient aqueducts It
resembles a holy temple where one
would come and lie in the sacred pool
will staring into the night stars
thinking of your place in our world I
added the plants to symbolize shade and
protection from the sun during the day
the sun symbolizing crucibles in your
life that prevents success The entrance
with the saint symbolizes coming into
purity and passing from the ordinary to
the extraordinary The colors I chose
also symbolize water and sand
City College of San Francisco Page 5 Architectural Design Studio 101
Strengths bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Labeled my 12 items
bull Symmetrical bull Incorporated different materials
bull Direct relationship between items
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetricalrepetitive bull Focused on decoration vs design
bull Not cleaned cut bull Undeveloped narrative
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of water and sand and to symbolize a tranquil environment that made others feel protected I was trying to achieve a feeling of intimidati9ng awe for its size relative to human size However not only intimidation for its iconic size but a sense of protection not only from the sun but from obstacles in your life that could determine your fate
I discovered while doing This project that it was hard and frustrating to
find items that complimented each other and made the flow of my piece work I discovered what transparency could do to enhance my work
City College of San Francisco Page 6 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 2) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
My challenges for this iteration was patience materials symmetry and visibility I was feeling discouraged by the work I was bringing in and felt like I couldnrsquot continue My narrative was completely undeveloped as well as my lack of materials or capital to buy more I also sadly was having a hard time breaking symmetry and exploring other options However I was able to design a piece with room to grow and used different textures and was able to convey different feelings
Due to my love of aqueducts and ancient
civilizations I designed a structure that
resembled a natural water fall in the
jungle The focal point or the slide from
the top tier to the pond is show be a
passage to look into the design and
tubing The grassy texture around the
connections symbolize a jungle life and
the piece is again symbolizing a
dependency we humans have for water
and beauty I incorporated again the idea
of iconic size relative to human scale to
struck awe and intimidation
According to Jerry and fellow classmates I improved from my first iteration because of the use of different materials and the way I designed a structure that conveyed my (undeveloped) narrative I was also told that the way I connected things was not hidden or incorporated into the design so it stood out and took over the designrsquos focal point In all it did not break symmetry and lacked full visibility
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 3 Architectural Design Studio 101
Introduction to ARCH 101
My name is Tamara Ruiz a student in Jerry Lumrsquos Architectural Design Studio 101 course Before coming to Jerryrsquos class I figured that this course would be easy and that all I really needed to do was draw buildings and pretend that I knew what I was talking about However after meeting Jerry and completing the first few iterations I began to convince myself that I wasnrsquot bringing in amazing work like my peers and felt like I was wasting everyonersquos time Which made me feel like I shouldnrsquot come back with my next iteration Then I spoke to some students in class and realized I wasnrsquot the only one feeling like this Yet what convinced me to stay was the discussions we had about the work brought in The way we spoke of meaning stories space symmetry and much more made me see the potential we all had and I came back each week to see how everyone had grown
City College of San Francisco Page 4 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 1)
The first assignment was to use 12 items around the house
that could be combined into a single design with a meaning
Well at the beginning I didnrsquot know where to begin so I
made a design that was simple and focused more on
decoration than actually manipulating my 12 items to my
advantage According to Jerry and fellow classmates my
design was very symmetrical repetitive and needed work
Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
Some challenges I faced when doing this project was lack of clear direction even though it was done intentionally by Jerry I felt lost ldquoWhere do I beginrdquo and ldquoIs this 12 itemsrdquo ran through my mind I had trouble constructing a narrative and just made one up on the spot However the most challenging part was thinking of how this project depicted me as
I triumphed at last with a stable design that proved to be ldquoJerry Proofrdquo and explained my process like a pro
My project symbolizes my love of
pyramids and ancient aqueducts It
resembles a holy temple where one
would come and lie in the sacred pool
will staring into the night stars
thinking of your place in our world I
added the plants to symbolize shade and
protection from the sun during the day
the sun symbolizing crucibles in your
life that prevents success The entrance
with the saint symbolizes coming into
purity and passing from the ordinary to
the extraordinary The colors I chose
also symbolize water and sand
City College of San Francisco Page 5 Architectural Design Studio 101
Strengths bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Labeled my 12 items
bull Symmetrical bull Incorporated different materials
bull Direct relationship between items
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetricalrepetitive bull Focused on decoration vs design
bull Not cleaned cut bull Undeveloped narrative
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of water and sand and to symbolize a tranquil environment that made others feel protected I was trying to achieve a feeling of intimidati9ng awe for its size relative to human size However not only intimidation for its iconic size but a sense of protection not only from the sun but from obstacles in your life that could determine your fate
I discovered while doing This project that it was hard and frustrating to
find items that complimented each other and made the flow of my piece work I discovered what transparency could do to enhance my work
City College of San Francisco Page 6 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 2) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
My challenges for this iteration was patience materials symmetry and visibility I was feeling discouraged by the work I was bringing in and felt like I couldnrsquot continue My narrative was completely undeveloped as well as my lack of materials or capital to buy more I also sadly was having a hard time breaking symmetry and exploring other options However I was able to design a piece with room to grow and used different textures and was able to convey different feelings
Due to my love of aqueducts and ancient
civilizations I designed a structure that
resembled a natural water fall in the
jungle The focal point or the slide from
the top tier to the pond is show be a
passage to look into the design and
tubing The grassy texture around the
connections symbolize a jungle life and
the piece is again symbolizing a
dependency we humans have for water
and beauty I incorporated again the idea
of iconic size relative to human scale to
struck awe and intimidation
According to Jerry and fellow classmates I improved from my first iteration because of the use of different materials and the way I designed a structure that conveyed my (undeveloped) narrative I was also told that the way I connected things was not hidden or incorporated into the design so it stood out and took over the designrsquos focal point In all it did not break symmetry and lacked full visibility
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 4 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 1)
The first assignment was to use 12 items around the house
that could be combined into a single design with a meaning
Well at the beginning I didnrsquot know where to begin so I
made a design that was simple and focused more on
decoration than actually manipulating my 12 items to my
advantage According to Jerry and fellow classmates my
design was very symmetrical repetitive and needed work
Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
Some challenges I faced when doing this project was lack of clear direction even though it was done intentionally by Jerry I felt lost ldquoWhere do I beginrdquo and ldquoIs this 12 itemsrdquo ran through my mind I had trouble constructing a narrative and just made one up on the spot However the most challenging part was thinking of how this project depicted me as
I triumphed at last with a stable design that proved to be ldquoJerry Proofrdquo and explained my process like a pro
My project symbolizes my love of
pyramids and ancient aqueducts It
resembles a holy temple where one
would come and lie in the sacred pool
will staring into the night stars
thinking of your place in our world I
added the plants to symbolize shade and
protection from the sun during the day
the sun symbolizing crucibles in your
life that prevents success The entrance
with the saint symbolizes coming into
purity and passing from the ordinary to
the extraordinary The colors I chose
also symbolize water and sand
City College of San Francisco Page 5 Architectural Design Studio 101
Strengths bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Labeled my 12 items
bull Symmetrical bull Incorporated different materials
bull Direct relationship between items
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetricalrepetitive bull Focused on decoration vs design
bull Not cleaned cut bull Undeveloped narrative
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of water and sand and to symbolize a tranquil environment that made others feel protected I was trying to achieve a feeling of intimidati9ng awe for its size relative to human size However not only intimidation for its iconic size but a sense of protection not only from the sun but from obstacles in your life that could determine your fate
I discovered while doing This project that it was hard and frustrating to
find items that complimented each other and made the flow of my piece work I discovered what transparency could do to enhance my work
City College of San Francisco Page 6 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 2) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
My challenges for this iteration was patience materials symmetry and visibility I was feeling discouraged by the work I was bringing in and felt like I couldnrsquot continue My narrative was completely undeveloped as well as my lack of materials or capital to buy more I also sadly was having a hard time breaking symmetry and exploring other options However I was able to design a piece with room to grow and used different textures and was able to convey different feelings
Due to my love of aqueducts and ancient
civilizations I designed a structure that
resembled a natural water fall in the
jungle The focal point or the slide from
the top tier to the pond is show be a
passage to look into the design and
tubing The grassy texture around the
connections symbolize a jungle life and
the piece is again symbolizing a
dependency we humans have for water
and beauty I incorporated again the idea
of iconic size relative to human scale to
struck awe and intimidation
According to Jerry and fellow classmates I improved from my first iteration because of the use of different materials and the way I designed a structure that conveyed my (undeveloped) narrative I was also told that the way I connected things was not hidden or incorporated into the design so it stood out and took over the designrsquos focal point In all it did not break symmetry and lacked full visibility
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 5 Architectural Design Studio 101
Strengths bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Labeled my 12 items
bull Symmetrical bull Incorporated different materials
bull Direct relationship between items
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetricalrepetitive bull Focused on decoration vs design
bull Not cleaned cut bull Undeveloped narrative
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of water and sand and to symbolize a tranquil environment that made others feel protected I was trying to achieve a feeling of intimidati9ng awe for its size relative to human size However not only intimidation for its iconic size but a sense of protection not only from the sun but from obstacles in your life that could determine your fate
I discovered while doing This project that it was hard and frustrating to
find items that complimented each other and made the flow of my piece work I discovered what transparency could do to enhance my work
City College of San Francisco Page 6 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 2) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
My challenges for this iteration was patience materials symmetry and visibility I was feeling discouraged by the work I was bringing in and felt like I couldnrsquot continue My narrative was completely undeveloped as well as my lack of materials or capital to buy more I also sadly was having a hard time breaking symmetry and exploring other options However I was able to design a piece with room to grow and used different textures and was able to convey different feelings
Due to my love of aqueducts and ancient
civilizations I designed a structure that
resembled a natural water fall in the
jungle The focal point or the slide from
the top tier to the pond is show be a
passage to look into the design and
tubing The grassy texture around the
connections symbolize a jungle life and
the piece is again symbolizing a
dependency we humans have for water
and beauty I incorporated again the idea
of iconic size relative to human scale to
struck awe and intimidation
According to Jerry and fellow classmates I improved from my first iteration because of the use of different materials and the way I designed a structure that conveyed my (undeveloped) narrative I was also told that the way I connected things was not hidden or incorporated into the design so it stood out and took over the designrsquos focal point In all it did not break symmetry and lacked full visibility
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 6 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 2) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
My challenges for this iteration was patience materials symmetry and visibility I was feeling discouraged by the work I was bringing in and felt like I couldnrsquot continue My narrative was completely undeveloped as well as my lack of materials or capital to buy more I also sadly was having a hard time breaking symmetry and exploring other options However I was able to design a piece with room to grow and used different textures and was able to convey different feelings
Due to my love of aqueducts and ancient
civilizations I designed a structure that
resembled a natural water fall in the
jungle The focal point or the slide from
the top tier to the pond is show be a
passage to look into the design and
tubing The grassy texture around the
connections symbolize a jungle life and
the piece is again symbolizing a
dependency we humans have for water
and beauty I incorporated again the idea
of iconic size relative to human scale to
struck awe and intimidation
According to Jerry and fellow classmates I improved from my first iteration because of the use of different materials and the way I designed a structure that conveyed my (undeveloped) narrative I was also told that the way I connected things was not hidden or incorporated into the design so it stood out and took over the designrsquos focal point In all it did not break symmetry and lacked full visibility
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 7 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Use of different texture
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items bull Iconic size and room to expand
Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Too symmetrical and repetitive bull Not visibly from the back
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of dependency of water and direct pipelines to it I incorporated different materials and the room to expand The idea of purpose has yet to be incorporated to my design
I discovered while doing this project that without a developed narrative it is
extremely hard to make a piece that had mean I was
merely making a design because I could
I wasnrsquot paying attention to design language or purpose
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 8 Architectural Design Studio 101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 9 Architectural Design Studio 101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull Closed system bull No room to grow
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow I decided then to make a closed system to show the way I am locked into this way of life not by choice but duty I broke symmetry and by use of tubing showed how I am interconnected to everything but wont ever break the cycle of responsibilities
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my design to
my finished narrative Before I was working solely on a
piece then developed a narrative and that didnrsquot
necessarily help me improve
Strengths
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page 10 Architectural Design Studio
101
Ice Breaker (Iteration 3) Challenges Vs Triumphs Narrative
By now my challenges faced were not simply lack of materials at home I faced the challenge of breaking symmetry something new to me I wanted each section of my plain to look different and exciting I was challenged with the use of color
However at last I triumphed with a design that broke symmetry and allowed my design to actually move The use of one color instead of multiply also made my design speak
As I child I grew up in a home of mixed
emotions and many responsibilities At a
young age I was required to work to help
my family get by leaving a strong toll on
my sanity Not much has changed since
that time I still work 2 jobs and still have
to be home to clean and go to school My
design portrays that message of
responsibilities and balance With the use
of the color gold it symbolizes achievement
once the scale is balance The branching
arm is the scale constantly in motion trying
to achieve equilibrium
According to Jerry this was a great leap forward in my understanding of design concepts of breaking symmetry and repletion and my narrative was strongly developed However as always I got important places I could improve on like the use of a closed system did not allow my design to ever expand or grow The usage of a different material was also an improvement (investment) that made my work excel I planned to take all this feedback to my next iteration and await greatness
Feedback and Praise
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
City College of San Francisco Page11 Architectural Design Studio
101
bull Stable ldquoJerry Proofrdquo bull Asymmetrical
bull Incorporated different materials bull Direct relationship between items
bull Developed narrative Weaknesses
Discoveries
Design Concepts
bull None
When learning about the design concepts that I incorporated into my project I tried to have my piece be symbolic of a struggle between responsibilities in life and to break symmetry and grow However by making it an open system there is room to escape the cycle and actually improve my situation
I discovered while doing This project that it was easier to incorporate my
design to my finished narrative Every project
should have room to grow
Strengths
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
Public Utilities Commission TAMARA RUIZ ARCH 101
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
Here we see the PUC or Public Utilities Commission This building responds to its environment on many levels be it
wind solar rain and natural disasters This building is located at the heart of San Francisco literally behind City
Hall
13-story Class A office building
277500 square feet
Houses over 900 employees
Approximately 40 of project construction work performed by San
Francisco residents
Construction costs $1465 million
A lot of work was done by Webcor Builders
Total project costs (includes moving design permitting etc) $2016
million
$37 billion in ratepayer savings ($500M in 2011 dollars) over the
100-year building lifespan
The basic design by Kaplan McLaughlin Diaz
Architects and the engineering firm Arup remains the
same glassy on the north but with generous amounts
of Sierra white granite on the south and east sides in
deference to City Hall and other Civic
Center buildings
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
Location
525 Golden Gate Avenue
Schedule
Completed June 2012
CostFunding
$201600000
Building Design and Construction
Project Management Division
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
Project Team
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
Patti Viri Assistant Project Manager
Brian Wong Construction Oversight
Contact
Brook Mebrahtu Senior Project Manager
(415) 557-4642
Edgar Lopez Deputy Division Manager
(415) 557-4675
The new 277000-square-foot building
located at 525 Golden Gate Avenue is
slated to achieve a LEED Platinum rating
from the United States Green Building
Council (USGBC) Key sustainability
features include low flow toilets 45 percent
daylight harvesting and the consumption of
55 percent less energy and a 32 percent
less electricity demand from the main
power grid
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
Some of the safety measures taken in
the construction of the building that I
learned from the tour
bull The buildingrsquos core contains
innovative post tension systems that
allow the entire structure to move
and absorb energy during a seismic
event much like a suspension bridge
bull This building is available for
occupancy after an earthquake but
because of the unique concrete shear
walls running vertically through the
building any damage should be
negligible
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
bullGreen concrete mixture using
environmentally friendly materials
bullParking is limited to four spaces to
promote alternative transportation and
lower greenhouse gas emissions as part of
SFrsquos Transit First policy
bullExtensive use of recycled materials
throughout the building
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
This image shows how
wind power is used to
make these little plastic
film like squares move
and flutter almost
silently They are
aesthetically pleasing as
well as a method of
insulation
Some of the features from
the PUC building tour I
took this week
bull An integrated hybrid
solar array and wind
turbine installation can
generate up to 227000
kWhyear or 7 of the
buildingrsquos energy needs
bull A state-of-the-art raised
flooring system
incorporates the
buildingrsquos data and
ventilation
infrastructure and
reduces heating cooling
and ventilation energy
costs by 51
bull Maximizing daylight
harvesting saves
electricity and
minimizes artificial
lighting
bull Lighting and work
station equipment
shutoff automatically
after-hours
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
bullOne of the first buildings in the
nation with onsite treatment of
gray and black water
bullAn onsite ldquoLiving Machinerdquo
reclaims and treats all of the
buildingrsquos wastewater to satisfy
100 of the water demand for
the buildingrsquos low-flow toilets and
urinals
bullThe ldquoLiving Machinerdquo system treats 5000 gallons of wastewater per
day and reduces per person water consumption from 12 gallons (normal
office building) to 5 gallons
bullThe buildingrsquos 25000 gallon rainwater harvesting system provides
water for irrigation uses around the building
The fluff includes corkscrew-like wind turbines that would be
situated on the roof and stacked vertically behind glass walls along
Golden Gate Avenue
Similarly grid-like photovoltaic panels that harvest sunlight would be
woven into the south-facing facade and into a 15000-square-foot cap
above the rooftops mechanical systems
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
Greywater is generally accepted as
being wastewater generated from wash
hand basins showers and baths which
can be recycled on-site for uses such as
WC flushing landscape irrigation
and constructed wetlands
Greywater often excludes discharge
from laundry dishwashers and kitchen
sinks due to the high nutrient levels It
differs from the discharge of WCs which
is designated sewage or
blackwater to indicate it contains human
waste
