Crowne Hall final studio presentation setup
Average daily water consumption
Supportable households from rainwater
Supportable households from greywater collection
Consumption after hydroponic system
Total household support
Water consumption research
At 2.48 people per average household in the United States, the average household consumes 360,000 gallons per year. Looking into existing water sources, we can collect 22.6 gallons of rainwater per square foot and 29,000 gallons of recycled greywater per year. Just using those amounts we can support around 9 households per year, but if we reduce consumption and use hydroponic systems we can support up to 88 households per year.
Program concept & analysis
Efficiency & user awareness are the key concepts surrounding the grouping and distribution of the diverse program throughout the 96-level high-rise. From studying the traditional stacking of high-rise towers which focuses on program efficiency through proximity to single-family applications that increase individual user awareness of consumption. Incorporating both enables the occupants to utilize resources efficiently while understanding daily usage and overall carbon footprints on an individual basis.
Site analysis & concept
Adjacent to two highway systems near the Praire District in south Chicago, IL. The site is surrounded by heavy traffic and two train tracks that serve the Metra & CTA. Decreasing noise, while also increasing safety and seperation from the highway, the intended location of the building is set in the southeast corner of the site. Allowing for traffic to access directly from West 26th St but as well being isolated from the fast paced surrounding.
Physics-based form study
Due to the nature of the site and its surrounding, a series of studies & observations were done based on the apparent conditions of the site. Most of which focused on the traffic and highway system adjacent to the site from the north and west sides. From those studies, a form was chosen based on the appeal and ability to withhold previous studies into program and site.
Sound velocity (form study)
Wind & sound variable points (form study)
Wind velocity (form study)
