Iowa City Public Works

[{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Iowa City is the state\u2019s fifth-largest city\n(population 70,000+) and consistently ranks as a top Midwestern livable\ncommunity. While leadership has shaped a strong community, a 2015 master plan\nrevealed the city\u2019s aged public works facilities were in disrepair, did not\nsupport modern equipment, and required significant safety upgrades. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project represents the ambitious first\nphase to consolidate services on a city-owned 14-acre site. The facility provides\nan adaptable state-of-the-art facility that improves safety, reduces\noperational costs, incorporates innovative sustainable energy features, and is\nsympathetic to its context. The balance of operational efficiencies with human\nwell-being elevates this project typology. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022A building that consolidates civic functions but is also a\ngift to the city as well as to those who work in it. Architecture at its best\nand manages to do that on an incredible budget. Public art for public infrastructure\nwith consolidating their public functions, creating art that people use. This\nis a beautiful project and an example for other cities.\u0022 - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Phase I structure serves three of five\npublic works divisions and their vehicle and equipment needs. The program\nincludes shops, large-scale vehicle\/equipment storage, wash bays, and mezzanine\nstorage. Also included are police and fire department storage and fire training\nfacilities. The building\u2019s east fa\u00e7ade faces a residential neighborhood across an\narterial just south of downtown. It sets an edge condition for the\nwell-trafficked bike trail that links recreational grounds to the north and\nsouth, establishing a civic presence that belies the rough-and-tumble functions\noccurring deeper in the site. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Projecting windows modulate the structure\u2019s\nscale and provide dynamic exterior lighting at night. The diffuse daylight they\nadmit during work hours\u2014combined with 40 skylights and translucent\npolycarbonate walls on the north and south fa\u00e7ades\u2014provides a superior work environment and\nlends operational efficiencies. The west fa\u00e7ade gives vehicular access to\nservices including shops and wash bays. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\u2019s volumetric aspect ratio\nmaximizes heating and cooling efficiency while the 50-foot structural module\nanticipates future additions and modifications. Material choices are highly\ndurable, easily maintained, and cost-effective. The building\u2019s anticipated LEED\nGold certification furthers the city\u2019s commitment to carbon neutrality as they\ndeliver vital public services from the facility. "]]]]},"title":"Integration"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["u"],["sub"],["b"],["s"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Public Works employees\nsupply essential services to citizens in both routine and emergency situations,\nfrom garbage pickup and road improvements to plowing winter streets and flood\npreparedness. Their work directly impacts the safety and well-being of the\ncommunity. Yet these services, and the employees that deliver them, are often\ntaken for granted. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Prior to the 2015 master\nplan"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," the city interviewed area\nresidents, businesses, community organizations, and property owners to\nestablish goals and objectives for the South District. Neighborhood events and\nonline surveys gathered additional feedback. This formed the South District Plan\nwhich the Public Works team used to address citizens\u0027 wants and needs.\nPrevious facilities were grossly lacking\nin space, ventilation, and lighting. The new facility improves employees\u2019\nability to do their job safely while improving efficiency, which translates\ninto better service to the community. For example, consolidation of satellite\nfacilities has reduced employee road time, and fuel consumption, and has\ndiverted over 20 tons of CO"],[0,[1],1,"2"],[0,[],0," emissions annually. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],0,"Who does the project serve?\nIdentify the stakeholders who directly or indirectly benefit from the project."],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"While the\nbuilding has few public visitors, it serves every citizen of the city. The 50\nemployees who work here benefit from appropriate lighting, responsive\nmechanical systems, and adequate clearances. Taxpayers benefit from the\nprojected $300,000 to $400,000 annual maintenance and operational savings.\nCitizens benefit from better delivery of services in both routine and emergency\nsituations. The residential neighborhood and passersby benefit from the\nsensitive planning approach and building position which visually and\nacoustically screens site activities. Citizens also benefit from this facility\nas a symbol of sustainability and citizens\u2019 shared responsibility in responding\nto climate change."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe the stakeholder\nengagement process, including workshops, meetings, surveys, or other forms of\nengagement. How was feedback documented and presented back to the community?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Establishing a\nmajor city infrastructure project within established residential and recreation\nneighborhoods was a sensitive process, making broad engagement critical.\nPriorities incorporated from the city\u2019s citizen-led 2015 South District Plan include\nconnection to the south trail system, use of native plantings, and appropriate\npedestrian scale along the street. Members from each public works division and\nother departments were surveyed, participated in charettes, and provided input\nduring both the master plan and building design stages. City Council members\nwere given tours of existing facilities to see conditions firsthand. Plans were\npresented to City Council in a public hearing before finalizing construction\ndocuments."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Identify the project goals that promoted equitable\ncommunities. How do they incorporate project-specific community needs?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Central to the project mission is\nsafety for employees. Gender-neutral restrooms with showers support gender\nequity and ensure that transgender and non-binary individuals feel safe. All\nspaces in the building are connected by accessible routes, including the\nmezzanine, to allow visitors and employees easy and safe navigation. The\nproject site was selected for its adjacency to a loop road system that connects\nmajor arterials into and out of Iowa City. This helps ensure that staff will\nhave access to all portions of the city in a 500-year flood event, derecho, or\nother emergency."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe the project team\u0027s explorations or design\nstrategies that respond to the above-stated goals?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In\ncompliance with the city\u2019s South District Plan, the natural state of the\nriverfront was retained, as were the existing trails. The design of the east\nfa\u00e7ade uses conditional zoning for the future multifamily housing east of\nGilbert Street. The east fa\u00e7ade was also treated with color-changing LED lights\nwithin each translucent portal to celebrate civic pride and promote\nnational\/community events and holidays. In response to the city\u2019s climate\ngoals, multiple solutions were explored and implemented to reduce the city\u2019s\ncarbon footprint; minimize resource consumption; provide a safe, healthy, and\nusable space; and reduce operational and maintenance costs."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe stories or evidence\nthat demonstrate success. If success cannot be evaluated in the near-term,\ndescribe what a successful outcome will look like and what they key performance\nindicators are."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Per results from the post-occupancy survey as\ncompared to their previous work environment, 78% of respondents felt the\nworking environment safety was improved, 93% felt the working environment\nhealth was improved, 86% felt their efficiency and collaboration was improved.\nAll other respondents felt neutral, and none felt negatively with regards to\nthese metrics. While this building has been operational for approximately two\nyears, it is still too soon to definitively report if absenteeism and workplace\ninjuries have decreased. Other savings for maintenance, operations, and solar\nphotovoltaic are expected to save the city $300,000 to $400,000 annually. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe the background research conducted to\nidentify who is impacted by the project. Include any vulnerability assessments\ncompleted to understand the socioeconomic, health, and environmental risks to\ncommunities impacted by the project."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition to community and departmental input,\nthe design team reviewed 1999 archeological studies of the site. Both showed no\narchaeological significance in areas being disturbed. To better determine\nappropriate energy and material, and reduce the project\u2019s impact on the\nenvironment, the design team studied material reduction, carbon footprint, and\nenergy use both independently and through a third-party energy modeler.\nFinally, the design team used consultant-provided research to determine the\ncity\u2019s footprint and the impact that planned future photovoltaic panels will\nhave to reduce the city\u2019s emissions. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"How were cultural values of the\ncommunity(ies) identified?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Based on\nthe state\u2019s rural beginnings, Iowa\u2019s culture embraces pragmatism and innovative\nsolutions that use the fewest resources and create the greatest value. The\nmaster planning process revealed these employees thrive by incorporating\ninvention and innovation in their work. Now flexible shops and adaptable work\nenvironments give employees autonomy over their work and create space\n(literally and figuratively) for invention. Iowa City also leads the state in\nclimate action, equity, and inclusion. An inclusive process incorporated many\nstudies (some previously mentioned) to cross-pollinate work with others and\nmaximize understanding."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"How did the team\u0027s\nunderstanding of vulnerability and project impacts evolve because of the\nstakeholder engagement process?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building was sited toward the east edge and\nscaled to be sensitive to residential neighbors. An additional 30-foot setback\ncreates a ribbon which connects city parks to the north and south. These are\nplanted with native Iowa prairie species that continue along the south edge and\nscreen views of the south part of the site. These decisions were directly informed\nby public feedback. "],[0,[3],1," "],[0,[],0,"Safety\nmeasures in each shop were designed through multiple rounds of feedback with\nbuilding users. Post-occupancy surveys indicate 93% were more than satisfied\nwith the outcome of the building, and none felt their working conditions\ndeclined. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"How were the needs of\nunderrepresented stakeholders addressed within the goals? How do the goals\npropose to overcome barriers that might prevent community members from fully\nexperiencing the project (mobility, socioeconomic, demographic or other)?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Through surveys, ideations, and stakeholder\ninput, stakeholders were given voice. The interactions also prompted them to\nthink beyond the limitations of their current space. These dedicated workers\nare good at \u201cmaking do.\u201d But giving them what they actually need to optimize\ntheir work has created efficiencies and has elevated the pride they take in\ntheir work. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],0,"How was the design of access to\nand through the building influenced by mobility needs and requirements?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The spaces here were designed with simple\norganization to make the large building intuitive to navigate, whether by\nvehicle or on foot. Clear sightlines across the building and inside-outside\nviews also improve safety. Task lighting maximizes worker safety. A\nhigh-capacity elevator and forklift zone allows for easy access to mezzanine\nstorage. Exterior covered storage on the building\u2019s west side is adjacent to\nshops and secured behind gates. Access control is incorporated on all doors,\noverhead doors, and site gates to ensure security and safety of staff and\nequipment. Secondarily"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," these\nmeasures prevent pedestrians from accessing the site. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Describe post-occupancy\nengagement processes and how they were used to optimize the project\u0027s support\nof equitable communities?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Post-occupancy surveys were issued over a year\nafter occupancy to help ensure that the excitement of a new facility didn\u2019t\nimpact the scoring. Questions were formed in collaboration with the city\nrepresentatives that would help inform decisions on future phases. For a\nquestion regarding the relationship of shower and locker rooms, 60% of\nrespondents were in favor of the private restroom\/shower room arrangement used\nin the new facility. No respondent reported they use shower facilities in the\nbuilding directly north, which utilizes a more traditional locker room design. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"What other concerns for equity\ndoes this project address? This might include supply chain labor practices and\nhealth impacts, designing for community adaptation, addressing neighborhoods\nimpacted by environmental pollution."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"City of Iowa City contracts include equal\nemployment opportunity clauses for all city contract work. The policy prohibits discrimination by contractors,\nconsultants, and vendors, and requires them to ensure that applicants seeking\nemployment with them are treated equally and without discrimination of age,\ncolor, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, nation origin,\nraces, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. All contractors, vendors, and\nconsultants must submit an equal opportunity policy statement before execution\nof the contract, and all temporary signage used on the site must be gender neural\nin nature. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Walk Score: "],[0,[],0,"11"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[2],1,"Bike Score:"],[0,[],0," \n60"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Transit Score:"],[0,[],0," \n20"]]]]},"title":"Equitable Communities"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["u"],["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The 14-acre city-owned site was a grass and\ngravel equipment and material storage lot, with a streets administration\nbuilding, road salt storage building, and warm and covered storage buildings\nused by Public Works. All existing buildings are retained under Phase I"],[0,[0],1,","],[0,[],0," but future phases will raze the administration building and\nQuonset huts. The building was positioned close to Gilbert Street to help preserve\nexisting trees, riverfront, and a bike path on the west border of the site.\nSupplemental tree plantings\u201412 different deciduous species\u2014increase the site\u2019s\nbiodiversity. Native prairie plantings along Gilbert Street and McCollister\nBoulevard increase the site\u2019s planted areas by 95%. Trees along the river\nprovide summer habitat for the Indiana bat. Construction was delayed until the\nmaternity colonies migrated to their winter habitat. The building\u2019s non-clear\nglazing is bird-friendly. Exterior lighting is dark-sky compliant.\nLight-colored concrete and roofing materials reduce the site\u2019s heat island\neffect. Site runoff is collected in a lower detention area where it infiltrates\ninto the soil before entering the river. A future interactive public portal\nwill give citizens real-time data on the building\u2019s solar energy production. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Provide one example of how\nthis project regenerates the natural ecosystem on-site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Over 3,400\nnative and adaptive plantings planted along Gilbert Street and McCollister\nBoulevard include coneflower, butterfly milkweed, and other native prairie\ngrasses. In total, 10,800 sf of additional drought-resistant plantings were\nadded to the site, which was previously a grassy mowed strip along the trail.\nThese additional plantings, along with existing plantings, help promote\npollinators and insect populations, and provide animal habitat."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Is\nthis a previously developed site? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Percentage\nof site area supporting vegetation before project began: "],[0,[],0,"85%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Percentage\nof the site area designed to support vegetation landscape or green roof: "],[0,[],0,"68%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[2],1,"Percentage\nof landscaped areas covered by native or climate appropriate plants supporting\nnative or migratory animals: "],[0,[],0,"20%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Intentional\ndesign strategies were used to promote:"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Biodiversity"]],[[0,[],0,"Dark skies"]],[[0,[],0,"Bird safety"]],[[0,[],0,"Soil conservation"]],[[0,[],0,"Habitat conservation"]],[[0,[],0,"Flora\/fauna"]],[[0,[],0,"Abatement of specific regional environmental\nconcerns"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Please\nexplain if a mandatory metric is unavailable or a metric requires additional\ninterpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"Because this building program requires large hardscape areas\nfor operating large vehicles and equipment, the design team incorporated native\nplantings to existing mowed areas to promote a more diverse and healthy\necosystem."]]]]},"title":"Ecosystems"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649963293\/o9rtnogjxtdcscfsq99v.jpg","id":"6495664"}],"caption":"Connections to nearby river and flourishing natural habitat encouraged environmentally conscious water management, preservation, and enrichment of existing features. Image: Integrated Studio, Cameron Campbell"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/resources\/leed-v41-rainfall-events-calculator","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Water conservation measures include low-flow,\nhigh-efficiency fixtures in restrooms, locker rooms, and laundry facilities.\nThe small vehicle wash bay employs a reclamation system which captures\ngray water, reducing potable water by 65%. The fire training portion of the project\nuses a below-grade tank reclamation system that conserves over 600,000 gallons\nannually. All new plantings are drought-resistant. The project does not\nincorporate irrigation. Multiple roof drains and a siphonic system channel\nstormwater into a central collection point. The system is set up for future\ngray water collection that will be used for street cleaners, irrigation to\nestablish plant growth along road improvements, etc. Floor drains in shops and\nvehicular storage direct water through an oil-sand separator before going to\nthe sewer system. Site runoff travels from building site to river by way of a\nretention area that slows the flow and filters water prior to it entering the\nriver. At the site\u2019s existing fuel island, curbs were added to contain spilled\nfuel and prevent contamination of natural water sources. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the quality\nof the water that runs off the site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Site run-off\ntravels from building site to river by way of a retention area that slows the\nflow and filters water prior to it entering the river."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the\nproject\u0027s water resilience strategies."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Low-flow, high-efficiency fixtures in restrooms, locker rooms, and laundry facilities in\naddition to reclamation and recapture systems employed at high use areas like the\nfire tank and wash bay."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one sentence\ndescribing the project\u0027s major potable water conservation strategy for each end\nuse."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"High-efficiency fixtures are used; there is no irrigation on site; reclamation and\nrecapture strategies are in place."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is on\nsite potable water use regularly metered and monitored?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is\nwater use sub metered? "],[0,[],0,"No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was\nwater consumption modeled?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is\npotable water used for non-potable uses"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is\nrainwater collected and stored for onsite use?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What\nnon-potable water sources are collected for reuse? "],[0,[],0,"Gray water\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What are the end uses of this collection? "],[0,[],0," Process"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof rainwater managed on-site (from maximum anticipated 24-hour, two-year storm\nevent)"],[0,[],0," 100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Indicate storm event used to calculate percentage\nof rainwater managed on-site using a\u202f"],[0,[2],2,"LEED\nrainwater calculator "],[0,[],0,"24-hour, two-year"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Does the site have a vegetated area that is\nirrigated turf grass?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of site vegetated area that is\nirrigated turf grass:"],[0,[],0," 0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is potable water quality routinely monitored,\nfiltered, or treated?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Predicted annual water use (gallons per building): "],[0,[],0,"10,603"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of potable water reduced through\nefficiency measures: "],[0,[],0,"30%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of potable water offset by other water\nsources: "],[0,[],0,"65%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of blackwater treated on-site:"],[0,[],0,"\n0%"]]]]},"title":"Water"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Iowa City\u2019s\nclimate is extreme, with sub-zero temperatures in winter, and summer heat\nindices over 100 degrees. This facility, and the vital services it supports,\nmust be prepared for these extremes and the unpredictable events caused by\nclimate change. The project is rooted in a right sizing imperative. The master\nplan discovered $400,000 annual savings, upon full consolidation, by maximizing operations and providing\nappropriate space for employees and vehicles. The services these departments\ndeliver are not optional. Rightsizing and having the correct \u201ctools\u201d allow\nworkers to deliver services responsively, efficiently, and equitably. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design team paid particular attention to material\nselections to maximize durability, energy, and first-time costs. For example,\nthe east fa\u00e7ade translucent portals had a similar cost to the precast, but\nprovide daylight and outperformed traditional glazing systems. This design move\nalso provides a human scale to the large fa\u00e7ade. The project program was tuned,\nthen tuned again, optimizing the budget and achieving a safe, durable, and\nlong-lasting building that is projected to achieve LEED Gold. Beyond the\ndollars and cents, employees now work in a dignified facility that aligns with\nthe quality services they deliver to citizens every day, all while advancing\nthe city\u2019s commitment to climate action."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe\nright sizing strategies and considerations. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Flanking each vehicular service aisle with a shop on each\nside (as opposed to one service aisle per shop) reduced square footage and the\nnumber of overhead doors, which in turned saved money, improved safety, and is\nmore energy efficient."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"How did\ndesign choices minimize material usage allowing for lower cost and more\nefficiently designed systems structure?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Early volumetric studies informed ideal building proportions,\nrightsized mechanical systems, drove efficient column spacing, and rightsized\nprecast concrete panels to minimize joints to reduce maintenance costs."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide\none sentence on the strategies used to reduce cost and\/or increase value for\neach of the following."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"First costs:\nInsulated precast panels have a higher first cost than a metal building, but\nthey provide the durability, thermal mass, and hardiness needed for this\nproject type. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Utilities:\nSolar panels, to be installed in 2022, will yield the same cost as paying the\ncurrent rates for the next 20 years. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Maintenance:\nMaterials are long-lasting, require minimal maintenance, and are modular, so\nreplacement, repair, and expansion can occur with little disruption of services. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Cleaning: The\ncolumn spacing makes it easy for vehicles to navigate spaces, including street\nsweepers, which are used to clean the building interior; green cleaning\nchemicals and procedures have been implemented. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Occupant\nhealth and well-being: Daylight, air exchange, appropriate overhead and task\nlighting, transparent overhead doors (which allow workers to see and be seen)\nall contribute to health and well-being. \n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Flexibility,\nadaptability, and\/or resilience: Column spacing, and wide drive aisles\naccommodate future equipment unknowns; the campus master plan has prepared the\ncity for the next 20 years."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Cost "],[0,[1],1,"per square foot (USD\/SF)"],[0,[0],1,":"],[0,[],0," \n110"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were\nlife cycle costs calculated?"],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What\nsystem was life cycle costs analysis performed for?"],[0,[],0," \nEnvelope and structure, Mechanical systems,\nElectrical systems"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Life\ncycle cost:"],[0,[],0," \n30 years"]]]]},"title":"Economy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649963726\/cxg7qjxxx2tays7ezcuk.jpg","id":"6495670"}],"caption":"In addition to being necessary component for a functioning city, this Public Works facility serves as a member of the \u2018Gateway\u2019 to the Southern public zone within Iowa City. Image: Integrated Studio, Cameron Campbell"}]],"markups":[["b"],["sub"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\nis thermally massed to provide extra resiliency in the event mechanical systems\nfail and incorporates extra insulation and appropriately sized apertures to\nminimize the mechanical system while supplying ample daylighting. Early\nvolumetric studies informed the facility\u2019s optimal dimensions for the surface\narea-to-volume ratio to create the most efficient building form. The mechanical\nsystems are zoned to temper functions appropriately. Vehicle storage, for\nexample, maintains 50 degrees, which is warm enough to keep hydraulics\noperational in the winter and reduce idle time. Three different mechanical\nsystems\u2014VRF, radiant heating, and rooftop units\u2014respond to the zones to\nmaximize energy efficiency. High-speed overhead doors minimize time doors are\nopen, mitigating energy loss and providing a more consistent thermal interior\nenvironment. Translucent skylights and wall panels optimize daylight in the vehicular\nstorage volume. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The 88,000\ngross-square-foot roof was designed to support solar panels. The facility will\nachieve energy positivity if completely covered in photovoltaics. In 2021, the\nowner approved a 39kW solar array that will be installed in 2022 and is\nexpected to offset 10\u201315% of the facility\u2019s energy use."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Explain any difference between\nmeasure and predicted EUI."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Energy use\ncompared to predicted is within 5% of each other"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your enclosure (wall,\nroof, and window) specification for optimizing climatic performance (U-value,\nSHGC, VT, shading, dynamic, etc.) "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Precast wall\npanels incorporate 4 inches of insulation for an R-value of 30; the R36 roof\nincorporates 6 inches of insulation; translucent polycarbonate windows have U\nvalues lower than traditional double paned, low-e glazing, and reduce glare,\nwhich can be hazardous when driving inside the facility."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the primary strategy\nfor reducing operational carbon (scope 1: direct emissions; scope 2; indirect\nemissions). "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Direct\nemissions: Selection of HAVC systems and appropriate zoning, and building\nautomation systems coupled with a finely tuned exterior fa\u00e7ade. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Indirect\nemissions: Consolidation of vehicles and personnel on-site, coupled with\nheat-uninsulated rented spaces has lowered CO"],[0,[1],1,"2"],[0,[],0," emissions by 150 tonnes\nannually."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What\ntool was used to model energy?"],[0,[],0," \nEnergyPlus"],[0,[0],1," "],[0,[],0,"\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Predicted\ngross Energy Usage Intensity (pEUI)\u202fin kBTU\/sf\/yr (including all\nsite energy uses, exclusive of on-site generations and purchased credits or\noffsets):"],[0,[],0," \n20.13"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was\nASHRAE Standard 90.1 used to determine pEUI?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes,\nwhat version was used? 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A rigorous approach to spatial organization and removing visual\nobstructions simplifies the facility and supports safe vehicular and pedestrian\nmovement. The 14-acre site is flanked by public parks and wrapped by trail\nsystem that connects to the larger county trail system. Showers within the\nfacility allow workers to clean up on-site."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Do\ngreater than 90% of occupied spaces have a direct view to the outdoors?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was daylight modeled to inform design\ndecisions? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How\neasily can occupants control their own thermal comfort and lighting?\n(workplaces). 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Insulated precast panels were selected based on\nperformance, durability, and constructibility modularity. Panel sizing\nmaximized construction efficiency, minimized transportation impact, and\nutilized regional materials. Both precast and polycarbonate glazing are\nmodular, so replacement, repair, and expansion can occur with little disruption\nof services. Shops with adjacent office\nareas were designed with easily demountable partition walls. These offices will be relocated to an office\naddition in a later phase. Eighty-seven percent of construction waste was\ndiverted from the landfill. The project includes 44 materials with an\nEnvironmental Product Declaration."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe\nthe project team\u2019s material selection criteria."],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Durability and\nlongevity were the top priorities for this rugged project. 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To prepare for this\ncivic action, the police department began intensive crowd control training at\nthe Public Works facility to enable them to monitor these assemblies and keep\nprotesters safe.\n"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How\ndoes the project respond to the local hazards identified? "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The building\nfunctions to respond to public need in normal and emergency situations. 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