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Plans for new construction and renovation
have evolved through discussion with various stakeholders, technical
consultants, and the Foundation, in an Integrated Design Process (IDP).
The IDP began with a 2 1/2 day design charrette at the end of January
2005. Then, over a series of meetings, the design team reached a
agreement on a master plan and specific goals for the project. This
laid the groundwork for a more detailed design and cost estimate for
the project. (Visit the Documents
& Minutes page for some of the design
documents, including the Design Charrette Report).
In a more traditional design approach, the
client would give direction to the architect, who would in turn create
a master plan and pass along requirements and guidelines to other
technical consultants. The IDP has the advantage of getting maximum
input ahead of time and from all stakeholders, producing a master plan
that has had input from everyone at the front end of the process. The
master plan guides the detailed design decisions in such key areas as:
- building structure
- location of services and utilities
- energy sources for and performance of
heating, cooling, and hot water systems
- energy performance of the building
envelope (walls, doors, windows, roof)
- electrical-mechanical systems
- landscaping elements
- storm water management
- waste management
- building life/safety and security systems
- universal design elements (accessibility)
The resulting design considerations for
Phoenix Place will be measured against the Green GlobeTM
standard.
See the Project
Design page for the detailed design results, including information
about the new building and retrofit features, their costs and benefits.
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