The lobby is filled with natural light by clearstory windows creating a pleasant space for the informal gatherings that foster collaboration and a sense of workplace community. Translucent walls screen offices from direct view while allowing light and the shadows of activity through, enlivening the interior spaces.
Indirect natural light fills the classroom and offices spaces and is controlled with light shelves, exterior sunscreens and rollershades. White and light colored interiors reflect natural light deep into the spaces. Windows in each of the offices are positioned to allow for long views out into the landscape, to reflect light off the interior wall surfaces and to promote natural ventilation for the occupants of the space.
Each office has an operable window and the lobby space is equipped with a "Nice Day Switch" which turns off the heating or cooling in the space and opens the clearstory windows. Office occupants can then control their individual comfort by opening or closing their own operable window. As air blows in thought the window and gets heated by people and computers, it then moves through a transfer grill and is vented out the clearstory windows in the lobby. This natural ventilation strategy not only reduces energy costs but it also connects building occupant with the diurnal and seasonal weather cycles.
When heat is needed it comes from the sun. Evacuated heat tubes were positioned on the roof the existing building which collect enough solar energy to heat the entire addition. The heat is distributed though efficient radiant floor tubing.
Taking advantage of the sun was a goal that shaped the main portion of the addition, but the geotechnical wing had no need for windows, sunlight or heat for that matter. Cold storage for ice samples called for a low slung wing that nestled its back into the hill and got roofed over with wild blueberries and meadow grass. The berming of this portion of the addition into the earth and the vegetated roof system both help to insulate the spaces inside.
Collaboration and teamwork came together to create a project that not only meets the needs of the owner's mission, but did it with sunlight, fresh air and style.
Indirect natural light fills the classroom and offices spaces and is controlled with light shelves, exterior sunscreens and rollershades. White and light colored interiors reflect natural light deep into the spaces. Windows in each of the offices are positioned to allow for long views out into the landscape, to reflect light off the interior wall surfaces and to promote natural ventilation for the occupants of the space.
Each office has an operable window and the lobby space is equipped with a "Nice Day Switch" which turns off the heating or cooling in the space and opens the clearstory windows. Office occupants can then control their individual comfort by opening or closing their own operable window. As air blows in thought the window and gets heated by people and computers, it then moves through a transfer grill and is vented out the clearstory windows in the lobby. This natural ventilation strategy not only reduces energy costs but it also connects building occupant with the diurnal and seasonal weather cycles.
When heat is needed it comes from the sun. Evacuated heat tubes were positioned on the roof the existing building which collect enough solar energy to heat the entire addition. The heat is distributed though efficient radiant floor tubing.
Taking advantage of the sun was a goal that shaped the main portion of the addition, but the geotechnical wing had no need for windows, sunlight or heat for that matter. Cold storage for ice samples called for a low slung wing that nestled its back into the hill and got roofed over with wild blueberries and meadow grass. The berming of this portion of the addition into the earth and the vegetated roof system both help to insulate the spaces inside.
Collaboration and teamwork came together to create a project that not only meets the needs of the owner's mission, but did it with sunlight, fresh air and style.
Gosnold Laboratory Addition
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
5,570 sf addition
2,000 sf renovation
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
5,570 sf addition
2,000 sf renovation