Sunday, September 23, 2007

Studio Final: Research and Exploration


Initially the research into recycled material and 'renewable growth' sources expanded into economical an advanced structural systems which could reduce materials and the sources of bringing those components to markets. It was found that an ever increasing acceptance of green material and recycled contents becoming available. It was discovered for this application that the use of improved sprayed insulation and moisture system would be the most advanced application.
The fundamental idea of using green products and systems is an intelligent response as the market shifts. While economic indicators are showing that green building design has higher first costs, the future seems to be pushing for the better return on building performance. An while economics is not the primary consideration here speaks to the moral responsibility of conservation of all resources for the good of posterity. Therefore , the social imperative is one of the underlying principals which underscores any system or product.
One of the most import investigations has been into the use of the environmentally friendly cladding system which is produced using low Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC). Colors were also selected on this basis. The lighter colors have a better ratio of content which does not contain Mercury or Heavy Metals. The use of color will help occupants better identify and personalize their spaces and still be flexable in the future to change.
The Green roof covers 80% of the roof and balconies. The use of a a single ply "Evaloy" ,chemically resistant 60 mil sheets will provide the most lasting protection for this application.

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