Louisiana Children's Museum

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The integrated campus design optimizes the environmental assets of\nthe site, which features mature live oak trees, a freshwater lagoon connected\nto Bayou St. John, and a resilience role as a local stormwater receiving area.\nThe choreography of the visitor experience connects families with nature\u2014moving\nthrough groves of live oaks, across water, through immersive exhibits, and into\na courtyard and sensory gardens. The Reggio Emilia child development\nphilosophy\u2014a child-centered approach that emphasizes multisensory nature\nplay\u2014guided the design of experiential and haptic elements that cast changing\nshadows and inspire interactive rainwater engagement while providing energy\nreductions and stormwater utility. Artwork by multiple local artists throughout\nthe campus grounds it in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina origins come full\ncircle with Fujiko Nakaya\u2019s Fog Sculpture; water becomes a nonthreatening\nelement as children run joyfully through the periodic and magical mist that\nenvelopes the \u201cdiatom\u201d landing of the entry bridge. The museum aims to maximize\nresilience, environmentally and socially. Building and site are designed to\naccommodate periodic flooding, and mitigate the hot, humid climate with\ncenturies-old passive strategies alongside innovative radiant floor cooling. By\nco-locating the Tulane Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health,\nand literacy and parenting resources with hands-on gathering and play exhibits,\nthe museum presents a groundbreaking precedent that advances community\nresilience and future generations."]]]]},"title":"Integration"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954762\/unfkjevxikdxdbwz4nzd.jpg","id":"6495457"}],"caption":"A child-scale banquette and caf\u00e9 view immersed in the live oak canopy. Image: Kevin Scott"}]],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The driving\nmission of this new campus was to better serve the children and families of New\nOrleans following Hurricane Katrina. The museum\u2019s vision to create a \u201cworld\nwhere communities value children\u201d is a beacon within the context of Louisiana\u2019s\nhistorical ranking among the lowest in national childhood development\nbenchmarks. LCM created a new model to expand the communities it serves and the\nservices offered, providing leadership in sustainable resilience within a\nculturally engaged environment. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Essential\nelements include: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Design Process\nOutreach: Five months of workshops and years of community outreach. "]],[[0,[],0,"Access for\nAll: Key exhibits are located in public (no fee) park areas, and all spaces and\nlandscapes are designed for universal accessibility. "]],[[0,[],0,"The Whole\nChild and Family: Early childhood development research, family programs, and\nthe first 1,000 Days initiative extend museum programming to serve critical community\nneeds. "]],[[0,[],0,"Trauma-Informed\nDesign: Sensitively reintroduce children to water and play in a post-Katrina\nenvironment. "]],[[0,[],0,"Art and\nRepresentation: Exhibits showcase diverse voices from children\u2019s drawings to\ngrandparents\u0027 perspectives and the work of artists rooted in New\nOrleans and beyond. "]],[[0,[],0,"Resilient\nService: During COVID-19 closure, LCM pivoted to host classes for a public\ncharter school from an underserved neighborhood."]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"The project\nserves a broad audience, from the children and families of New Orleans, to\nresidents of Louisiana and global visitors. In the first 100 days of operation,\nthe museum had 60,000 visitors from Louisiana and 44 states, double the\nhistoric attendance level. In addition\nto families, the museum serves school groups, as well as early childhood\neducation organizations and community groups from across Louisiana. Diverse\npartnerships expand LCM\u2019s audience through special collaborations like Wild Oak Wilderness\nCamp, a youth leadership program spanning all New Orleans neighborhoods, and a\nNew Orleans Pelicans NBA event for 300 children from 12 non-profit\norganizations."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"Broad\nstakeholders and partner organizations participated in the design process. A\nfocused five-month public outreach gathered perspectives of children and\nfamilies on exhibits and museum design. Interviews with 24 grandparents with diverse backgrounds (Vietnamese\nAmerican, African American, and others) influenced exhibit and experience\ndesign. Excerpts from those conversations are showcased at the museum lobby. A\nsteering committee met weekly for two years. Members included a Tulane\nUniversity child psychiatrist, Loyola University environmental educator, Tulane\nHospital for Children child life specialist, LSU AgCenter naturalist, diverse\nprofessionals, and community members representing all aspects of New Orleans\n(family cultures, traditions, values, and heritage)."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the project goals that promoted equitable\ncommunities. How do they incorporate project-specific community needs?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Key project goals were to promote\nequitable communities through: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Inclusivity: Non-hierarchical\nspaces that offer engaging experiences for both the general public and ticketed\nguests. "]],[[0,[],0,"Welcoming: The museum features\nwelcoming spaces for children and families from all communities (broad\nrepresentation and inclusion). "]],[[0,[],0,"Access to All: Exhibits and\nenvironments provide equitable and universal access. "]],[[0,[],0,"Trauma-Informed Design: The museum\nand its exhibits connect children to water and nature in affirmative ways\n(post-Katrina response). "]],[[0,[],0,"Immersion in Nature: Pathways and\nactivity zones facilitate child-led experiences outdoors (nature deficit). \t"]],[[0,[],0,"Holistic integration and\nco-location of health, literacy, and family resources on-site (critical\ncommunity needs)."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the project team\u0027s explorations or design\nstrategies that respond to the above-stated goals?"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Inclusivity:\nThe Fog Sculpture, Acorn Caf\u00e9, Talk and Play literacy center, and other\nfamily\/health resources are conveniently located for City Park users to enjoy\nwithout museum tickets. "]],[[0,[],0,"Welcoming:\nEntry sequence and Welcome Porch build upon accessible park experiences without\nintimidation. "]],[[0,[],0,"Access to\nAll: Extensive ramping and design strategies support universal access to the\nbuilding (elevated for flood resilience) and exhibits, including Bubble machine\nand large water feature. "]],[[0,[],0,"Trauma-Informed\nDesign: Gentle misting at the Fog Sculpture and Garden Clouds facilitates\nwater-positive play. "]],[[0,[],0,"Immersion\nin Nature: Floating Classroom and diverse outdoor exhibits provide expanded\naccess to nature and discovery. "]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"When COVID-19 forced the\nmuseum\u2019s closure in 2020, LCM welcomed a request from a public charter school\nto bring 120 students into the museum for daily classes. Langston Hughes\nAcademy (LHA) serves 98% minority and 98% economically disadvantaged student enrollment.\nAs a result of this partnership, during an extremely challenging time for\nstudents nationwide, the LHA students scored 35% higher in standardized tests\nthan the three charter schools in their cohort and 44% above grade level. LCM\nlandscape and exhibits supported immersive learning, tactile\nvocabulary-building and environmental education. Teacher feedback reported\ndramatic reduction in social emotional \u2018acting out\u2019 by students."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"Stakeholder\nengagement and research into post-Katrina New Orleans strongly informed the\nmuseum design, exhibits, and environmental graphics. Specific resources include\nextensive multigenerational family interviews, detailed environmental site\nanalysis, partner organizations like Tulane Institute of Infant and Early\nChildhood Mental Health, and the film Katrina\u2019s Children\n(www.katrinaschildren.com), which documents storm impacts from a child\u2019s point\nof view. To address extensive flooding issues in the neighborhood, valuable\nexpertise was provided by a team member who participated in the Greater New\nOrleans Urban Water Plan development. The landscape team developed on-site\nflooding capacity to assist the neighborhood with designed adaptive periodic\ninundation. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How were cultural values of the\ncommunity(ies) identified?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Cultural\nvalues were identified through community interviews, local design discussions,\nand engagement with multiple artists that collectively influenced the\nbuilding\u2019s defining elements (courtyards, shading, and porches) as well as the\nproject\u2019s exhibits, programming, caf\u00e9 menu, and vibrant arts framework. New\nOrleans artists include Terrance Osborne, creator of a multicolored shotgun\nhouse in the children\u2019s exhibits; Alex Beard brought Louisiana-inspired natural\nlandscapes to two large murals; and glass artist Mitchell Gaudet cast and\nengraved the porch\u2019s tactile Mardi Gras\u2013inspired glass spheres. Global voices\nfurther expand dialogue and engagement, including Tokyo-based \u201cfog\ninstallation\u201d artist Fujiko Nakaya, and New York\u2013based installation artist Paul\nVillinski."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How did the team\u0027s\nunderstanding of vulnerability and project impacts evolve because of the\nstakeholder engagement process?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"During\nworkshop engagements, children and families created \u201cwater journals\u201d that\nrevealed strong interest in the nexus of water and land that is a defining\naspect of Louisiana\u2019s landscape. The post-Katrina trauma around water changed\nthe direction of design to introduce multiple elements that gently immerse\nchildren into elements of water and landscape: The Fog Bridge\/Sculpture at the entry\nis a gentle water immersion available to all children in City Park; the\nlandscape-based Cloud Garden creates a soft and non-threatening misting\natmosphere in a feathery garden of pink muhly grass; the Floating Classroom\noffers new perspective for experiencing the lagoon."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"Given\nLouisiana\u2019s historically low performance in childhood education benchmarks, LCM\naims to influence early childhood development as a core goal. Documented\nperformance increases by Langston Hughes Academy students attending on-site and\nincrease in verbal development and engagement among St. Therese school students\non the autism spectrum demonstrate potential benefits for underrepresented\ncommunities. LCM has positively impacted government agencies, inspiring\nexpanded funding and initiatives including interest from the City of New\nOrleans to create new programs and the state Department of Education, looking\nto develop a condensed version of the museum school model using the physical\nand natural environment as a teacher."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"How was the design of access to\nand through the building influenced by mobility needs and requirements?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Powerful\nstories of mobility inclusion through universal design are highlighted\nthroughout the campus. The life-sized musician in a wheelchair at the Jammin\u2019\nHouse exhibit is widely appreciated by guests, including parents of children\nwith accessibility challenges. The iconic Bubble Square exhibit was redesigned\nfrom the old facility to incorporate a ramp and platform size sufficient for a\nwheelchair-enabled guest (of any age) and caregiver to be fully enclosed in a\ngiant bubble. Outdoor water features have been designed for full access, with\ngentle ramping and accessible surfaces throughout much of the outdoor spaces\nfor \u201cequivalent experiences.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe post-occupancy engagement\nprocesses and how they were used to optimize the project\u0027s support of equitable\ncommunities?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Post-occupancy\nresearch and application has been constrained by COVID-19. The design team\nconducted a post-occupancy staff survey that found high levels of satisfaction,\nalmost 100% use of health-promoting features like \u201cwalking stairs,\u201d and\npositive response to immersive natural features and daylight. Building on observations and ongoing\noutreach, LCM is developing a bold initiative called the first 1,000 Days that supports\nthe relationship between the young child, parent, and teacher through a mix of\nsocial media, an app in development, meetings, on-site exhibits, and workshops.\nSpecialists from Tulane lead workshops in bonding, brain development, and anti-racism,\nwith connections to local Head Start centers."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],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,"LCM is\ndirecting resources to a holistic health approach through a partnership with\nthe Tulane Institute of Infant \u0026 Early Childhood Mental Health with space\nprovided on-site and engagement in the first 1,000 Days program of infant brain and\ncognitive development. The Policy Institute for Children is an additional\nco-located service provider supporting family and community health at LCM.\nOperating on-site, Acorn caf\u00e9 has made deliberate menu choices with the museum\nfor healthy, reduced-sugar foods, and inclusion of locally sourced and organic\nfoods. Environmentally, neighborhood flooding continues to be a critical\nconcern addressed by the lagoon\u2019s increased stormwater inundation capacity."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Walk Score: "],[0,[],0,"36"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Bike Score:"],[0,[],0," \n65"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Transit Score:"],[0,[],0," \n43"]]]]},"title":"Equitable Communities"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954709\/fiho6relawdr6swoyytg.jpg","id":"6495455"}],"caption":"Muhly grass in the foreground with live oaks and buildings beyond. Image: Kevin Scott"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The site is\nlocated within one of the country\u2019s oldest urban parks, which was built on\nbrackish marshland and transformed into a manmade lagoon and canal system that\ncirculates between Lake Pontchartrain and Bayou St. John. The native soils are\ninorganic, and the climate is humid sub-tropical. The design connects people\nwith nature from their arrival\u2014moving through groves of mature live oaks,\nacross water, onto the \u201clagoon porch,\u201d through the building and into a\ncourtyard and sensory gardens. The landscape design expresses the local\nlandscape of oaks, hummocks, and hollows. The hummock upland and hollows\nlowland concept unfolds across multiple scales\u2014as outdoor exhibit areas\ncreate play experiences, space for water and healthy habitat. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In a state where\nits borders have changed due to wetland loss, the project restores wetland\nhabitat by replacing steep lagoon embankments with shallow terraces that\nsupport wetland species. Biodiversity is further increased with upland native\nand adapted plantings; floating bio-islands; bird houses for migrating purple\nmartins; and habitat logs that support turtles, fish, and birds. The design\nminimizes the building\u2019s impacts to birds through strategic placement of\nbird-safe fritted glass and louvers. Lights are turned off after hours to\nreduce impacts to wildlife."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one example of how\nthis project regenerates the natural ecosystem on-site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Within the\nMississippi Delta landscape, inches of topographic change results in completely\ndifferent ecosystems. The design embraces these subtle variations in grade to\ncreate places for shoreline, lowland, and upland plant communities to\nestablish. These plant communities enhance floral diversity and provide habitat\nfor birds, fish, and insects while improving soil ecology. Just over five\nacres, 61% of the site area, was protected or restored with native vegetation."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is this a previously\ndeveloped site? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of site area\nsupporting vegetation before project began: "],[0,[],0,"84%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of the site area\ndesigned to support vegetation landscape or green roof: "],[0,[],0,"61%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of landscaped areas\ncovered by native or climate appropriate plants supporting native or migratory\nanimals: "],[0,[],0,"60%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Intentional design strategies\nwere 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 concerns"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please elaborate. "],[0,[],0,"Native marsh\nhabitat loss, localized flooding and stormwater runoff quality"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nmetric is unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"The \nprovided percentage of site area supporting vegetation excludes lagoon (water)\narea."]]]]},"title":"Ecosystems"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["a",["href","https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/resources\/leed-v41-rainfall-events-calculator","target","_blank"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project\nsite is located below sea level and has no natural watershed drainage. A Works\nProgress Administration (WPA)-era artificial lagoon on-site is hydrologically\nconnected to a canal system that replaced the predevelopment condition of a\nfreshwater and brackish marsh. Periodic 24-hour storm events bring floodwater\nfrom this lagoon onto the site. The museum is a pilot project for the Greater\nNew Orleans Urban Water Plan, which calls for our site to serve as a stormwater\nbasin that retains water from the surrounding neighborhoods and streets,\nrelieving pressure on the pump systems that drain the densely populated areas\nof New Orleans. Rainwater runoff from parking surfaces and roofs is fed to\nbioretention swales. A 9,000-gallon cistern captures roof rainwater and is used\nfor irrigation. The lagoon\u2019s existing steep embankment was replaced by a\nshallow 20-foot-wide living shoreline which allows for wetland plants to\nestablish and prevents shoreline erosion. The site is designed to accommodate\nup to four feet of floodwater without impacting the building structure and\nprimary site paths through strategic grading and use of water-adapted plant\ncommunities. Low-flow plumbing fixtures within the building are designed to\nreduce water use by 36%."]]],[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,"The vegetated\nbioretention swale areas are designed to remove at least 80% of total suspended\nsolids and treat stormwater runoff from at least 90% of the average rainfall;\nan estimated 1.7 million gallons\/year of rainwater are filtered through the\nnatural drainage system."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the\nproject\u0027s water resilience strategies"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The museum is\na pilot project for the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, which calls for\nour site to serve as a stormwater basin that retains water from the surrounding\nneighborhoods and streets, relieving pressure on the pump systems that drain\nthe densely populated areas of New Orleans. The building is elevated to\naccommodate four to five feet of floodwater without impacting building\nstructure and operations. Critical building equipment is also elevated for\ncontinued function; the concrete structure is a resilient solution for\ninundation. The site is designed to accept three feet of flooding without\nsignificant functional disruption."]]],[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,"Fixtures:\nEfficient fixtures were specified to reduce potable water use 38% in flush\nfixtures and 25% in flow fixtures, resulting in an overall reduction of 36% in\npotable water consumption compared to LEED baseline. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Irrigation:\nThe majority of the site is planted with native or locally adapted species\nthat, after an establishment period, can flourish with little or no\nirrigation. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Mechanical\nsystems: Not applicable. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Process\nsystems: Not applicable. "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is on site potable water use\nregularly metered and monitored?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is water use sub metered?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was water consumption modeled?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is potable water used for\nnon-potable uses"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is rainwater collected and\nstored for onsite use?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What non-potable water sources\nare collected for reuse? "],[0,[],0,"Roof rainwater\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What\nare the end uses of this collection? "],[0,[],0," Irrigation"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of rainwater managed\non-site (from maximum anticipated 24-hour, two-year storm event): "],[0,[],0,"100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],0,"Indicate\nstorm event used to calculate percentage of rainwater managed on-site using a\u202f"],[0,[2],1,"LEED rainwater calculator"],[0,[],1,"."],[0,[],0," 24-hour two-year storm event"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Does\nthe site have a vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof site vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass:"],[0,[],0," 1%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is\npotable water quality routinely monitored, filtered, or treated?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Measured\nannual water use (gallons per building): "],[0,[],0,"774,700 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Predicted\nannual water use (gallons per building): "],[0,[],0,"113,740"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof potable water reduced through efficiency measures: "],[0,[],0,"36%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof potable water offset by other water sources: "],[0,[],0,"11%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof blackwater treated on-site:"],[0,[],0," \n0%"]]]]},"title":"Water"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Significant\neffort was made to achieve a rich visitor experience for children and families\nwithin strict budget constraints. Originally, the project included three\nstructures totaling 92,000 sf; the team was able to right size the program,\nreducing building area by 40% while eliminating little of the mission-oriented\nprogram. Consolidation to two wings reduced program redundancies (including\ncirculation, restrooms, mechanical, and other back-of-house spaces) while\nmaintaining all exhibits. Exceptionally durable, economical materials were\nselected where targeted first-cost expenditures significantly improve longevity\n(high-density concrete topping slabs in high-traffic areas, high-quality fiber\ncement cladding, and fluoropolymer coatings on structural steel). Where\npossible, building structure is exposed and celebrated to enhance learning\nopportunities and minimize added finish materials. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Burgeoning museum visitorship underscores the\nproject\u2019s positive return on investment and expanded community impact. Average\nmonthly attendance pre-construction was 10,140 and jumped to 29,150 during the\nsix months after opening (COVID-related closures disrupt 2020\u20132021 data).\nAfter-hours events in the new caf\u00e9 and courtyard have also expanded revenue\nopportunities. During the pandemic, the museum pivoted to host preschool and\nkindergarten students (94% of whom are economically disadvantaged) from a\nnearby charter school for daily classes, providing a critical service to\nsupport the surrounding community.\n "]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe right sizing\nstrategies and considerations. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Some examples\nof this design thinking include melding of previously dedicated circulation\npaths with programmed exhibit areas and programming exterior decks and porches,\nincreasing the ratio of open-office suites as opposed to enclosed offices, and\nreducing ceiling finishes and embracing the exposed-to-structure aesthetic\u2014none\nof which impacted the mission-driven function of the building and site."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"How did design choices minimize\nmaterial usage allowing for lower cost and more efficiently designed systems\nstructure?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"One example of\nefficient materials design included the substitution of 40% fly ash for each of\nthe three types of concrete used on the project. Tally LCA analysis showed\nthat, in addition to the cost savings, this decision also reduced global\nwarming potential (GWP) of the project by 11%, ozone depletion potential (ODP)\nby 5%, ocean acidification by 15%, and smog formation by 12%. The structural\nengineer verified that the concrete strength was maintained."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Provide one sentence on the\nstrategies used to reduce cost and\/or increase value for each of the following."]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"First Costs:\nFirst costs were minimized in a number of instances by understanding the local\nconstruction market; for example, the team simplified the lagoon bridge design\nby utilizing a precast concrete deck system spanning a braced timber pile\nstructure (a common strategy in local wetlands) in lieu of a custom steel\nsuspension design option. "]],[[0,[],0,"Utilities:\nUtility costs are kept low through strategies, including a high-performance\nenvelope and desiccant-wheel humidity control along with extensive passive\nshading measures, as well as the selection of native low-maintenance plantings.\n"]],[[0,[],0,"Maintenance: Long-life LED lighting, highly\ndurable materials (e.g.. concrete floors, stainless steel rails, Thermory wood\nrails at site, and decks), metal roofs and oversized downspouts, and\ninstitutional-grade hardware contribute to reduced maintenance. "]],[[0,[],0,"Cleaning:\nSpecifications include sealed, exposed concrete floors throughout the public\nareas, tile walls and solid surface counters at restrooms, durable\nfluoropolymer exterior paint, and anti-graffiti coatings at exterior cladding\nsimplify cleaning. "]],[[0,[],0,"Occupant Health and Well-being: Occupant\nhealth was a primary concern, particularly for the museum\u2019s youngest visitors;\nspecifications called for low-VOC coatings throughout, no urea-added\nformaldehyde wood products, and the elimination of PVC and vinyl products in\nall finishes and interior spaces. "]],[[0,[],0,"Flexibility,\nAdaptability, and\/or Resilience: The history of flooding on this site drove\nstrategies of raised floor decks, raised mechanical systems, and designed\non-site water retention which allowed the museum to reopen quickly following\nsignificant storm events, of which there were five in 2020."]]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Cost "],[0,[1],1,"per square foot (USD\/SF)"],[0,[0],1,":"],[0,[],0," \n561"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were life cycle costs calculated?"],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What system was life cycle\ncosts analysis performed for?"],[0,[],0," \nEnvelope and structure, Interiors, Mechanical\nsystems, Carbon sequestration"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Life cycle cost:"],[0,[],0," \n60 years"]]]]},"title":"Economy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Modeling for\nenergy performance, daylighting, interior comfort, and embodied carbon\nreduction informed the design process and decisions. Program challenges\nincluded an energy-intensive full-service caf\u00e9, large volume spaces and\nfrequent door openings as visitors move between indoor and outdoor exhibits. Cooling demand was determined to be the\nhighest energy use, as expected in the hot and humid climate of New Orleans. An\nintegrated design response focused on passive design elements with\nbetter-than-code-minimum building envelope and features large, dramatic roof\noverhangs combined with horizontal screening that provide shading of windows to\nminimize direct solar gain and reduce cooling demand by 61%. Light-colored\nexterior walls and low albedo roof panels help to reduce solar absorption and\nminimize local heat island effect. A dedicated outside air system incorporating\na humidity-reducing desiccant wheel supplies dehumidified air, lowering the\ndew point of incoming air to 49 degrees, and allowing condensation-free use of\nradiant chilled slabs. This efficiently cools the space by delivering radiant\ncooling close to the comfort zone of museum visitors. Daylight modeling was used to determine\ncompliance with Useful Daylight Illuminance targets and inform location and\ndesign of skylights, window fritting, solar louvers, and roller shades for\nglare control."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Explain any difference between\nmeasure and predicted EUI."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The measured\n116 EUI (gross floor area, 131.57 EUI conditioned floor area) is 9% lower than\nthe predicted EUI at 128 (gross floor area, 144.78 EUI conditioned floor area),\nin part due to a reduced amount of gas used at the Acorn Caf\u00e9 with lower\noccupancy post COVID-19. The museum operated as a kindergarten and pre-K school\nwhile the museum exhibits were closed August 2020 through May 2021."]]],[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,"The building\nenclosure consists of R-20 (U-value 0.05) walls, R-33 (U-value 0.03) roof,\nU-value 0.39 with 0.25 SHGC and 0.75 VT curtain wall, U-value 0.27 with 0.25\nSHGC, and 0.75 VT metal frame windows; a deep 10-foot roof overhang on the\nnorth building south elevation and deeper 16-foot roof overhang on the south\nbuilding south elevation along with horizontal sunshades below the roof\noverhang edge; and fritted glass at the connector building which reduces heat\ngain from direct solar exposure."]]],[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,"Operational\ncarbon emission reductions for scope one direct emissions come from\nhigh-efficiency water heating and for scope two indirect emissions from\nefficiencies in lighting, space heating, and space cooling."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What tool was used to model\nenergy?"],[0,[],0," \nIESVE"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Predicted gross Energy Usage Intensity\n(pEUI)\u202fin kBTU\/sf\/yr (including all site energy uses,\nexclusive of on-site generations and purchased credits or offsets)"],[0,[],0," \n128"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was ASHRAE Standard 90.1 used to\ndetermine pEUI?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Measured gross Energy Use Intensity (mEUI) in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all site energy uses) "],[0,[],0,"116"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Note if COVID-19 altered occupancy during\nthe measured year."],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is energy generated on-site? "],[0,[],0,"No \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were renewable energy credits\nor offsets purchased for this project?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Operational carbon: "],[0,[],0,"13\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percent window-wall ratio by orientation (N, S, E, W or other): (express as\na number). "],[0,[],0,"50% North: 50, South:\n44, East: 23, West: 25"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nmetric is unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"To clarify our response regarding how many occupants per\nthermal zone or thermostat: 33 staff workstations share 12 thermostats\n(calculation excludes public spaces). To\nclarify our response regarding the percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels: 100% of workstations have their own lighting controls\n(calculation excludes public spaces)."]]]]},"title":"Energy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954819\/flj7uczyvtref0wu7kub.jpg","id":"6495458"}],"caption":"Galleries provide daylit, flexible exhibit spaces with Kindows lining the south wall. Image: Kevin Scott"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["sub"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This project\nemerged from a goal to support the health and well-being of children and\nfamilies with engaging, educational, and joyful experiences following the\ndestruction and water-based trauma of Hurricane Katrina. Throughout the campus,\nfeatures like the immersive Fog Sculpture and Mist Garden provide a gentle\ninteraction with water, weaving together play elements with stormwater\nstrategies and plantings that help mitigate impacts of future storm\nevents. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The shallow\nfootprint of the two primary building volumes optimizes daylight and views to\nthe surrounding lagoon, live oaks and landscape. The choreography of the\nvisitor experience through the site and buildings supports biophilic\nconnections to natural systems and engaged outdoor play. In fact, healthy\nmovement is constant inside and out\u2014children run through mist, spin Mardi Gras\nglobes, twirl within scribed circles and climb the \u201cshadow\u201d stairs. Health\nProduct Declarations informed material selections though an occupant wellness\nlens. In addition to low- and no-VOC\u2013emitting materials and no urea-added\nformaldehyde wood products, special emphasis was placed on elimination of PVC\nand vinyl products in all finishes and interior spaces. Staff surveys before\nand after opening confirm prominent levels of satisfaction with the facility in\nareas ranging from daylight to embodiment of their mission."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor improving indoor air quality."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Indoor air\nquality was designed to meet the enhanced ventilation credit for LEED, has\nMERV-13 filters, and dedicated outside air supply that is dehumidified with\ndesiccant wheel systems."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor improving indoor acoustical. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design\nincorporates an acoustical metal structural deck to improve acoustics in large\nareas of the building. This strategy also reduced overall material use, as the\nstructural deck serves as finished ceiling."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor encouraging occupant movement. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The link\nbetween the building wings, named Julia Street, has a visually prominent,\ncommunicating stair to encourage museum visitors to take the stairs. In a\npost-occupancy survey of staff, 100% extensively use the stairs instead of the\nelevator. Indoor and outdoor exhibit areas invite hands-on engagement and\nencourage exploration of the entire campus."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe your major strategy\nfor providing healthy foods"],[0,[],0,":"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Located within\nthe museum, Acorn Caf\u00e9 highlights local ingredients, a menu featuring updated\nchildren\u2019s favorites for increased nutritional value, and healthier drink\nalternatives. The kid\u2019s culinary lab invites children to use their imaginations\nwhile they wait for their food or after they have finished eating. In addition, the museum operates an edible\ndemonstration garden in partnership with a local gardening club and Grow Dat\nurban farm. Children can help harvest herbs and fruits, and make food at a big,\nshared table under the shade ramada."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Do greater than 90% of occupied\nspaces 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,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Daylight\nmodeling determined the Useful Daylight Illuminance in the children\u2019s museum\nspaces, where roller shades were needed to control glare for occupant comfort,\nand the overall luminance levels on overcast and clear days. The modeling\nidentified areas of concern that were over-lit and in need of automated blinds:\nthe southwest and northwest corners of the exhibition wings, the lower level of\nthe southwest fa\u00e7ade, and the glazed connection between the building. The\nmodeling also identified areas of the exhibition space receiving the least\namount of daylight and informed the best location for exhibits that required a\ndarker space. Daylight modeling was also used to inform the placement and\nsizing of skylights in the reception area, two-story atrium, offices, and\ngallery spaces to approach daylight autonomy."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How easily can occupants\ncontrol their own thermal comfort and lighting? (workplaces). "],[0,[],0,"Individual\noffices are provided with their own thermostat and lighting controls. Thermal\ncomfort and lighting control are not provided to museum guests and the general\npublic.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How many occupants per thermal zone or\nthermostat? "],[0,[],0,"\n2.75"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels. "],[0,[],0,"100%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of\noccupants who have access to operable windows. "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was\na \u201cchemicals of concern\u201d list used to inform material selection?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, please explain one\nsentence. "],[0,[],0,"To support\noccupant health, specifications called for low-VOC coatings throughout, no\nurea-added formaldehyde wood products, and the elimination of PVC and vinyl\nproducts in all finishes and interior spaces.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"HPD:\nWere Health Product Declarations (HPDs) collected?"],[0,[],0,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," "],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"HPDs were\ncollected as part of material selection, and materials with HPDs were\nprioritized over options that did not have an HPD. Interior finishes were\nespecially important given direct contact with children."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What level of air filters are\ninstalled?\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nMERV 12-14 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is air quality monitored on an ongoing basis?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, check all IAQ metrics\nthat are being tracked: "],[0,[],0,"%RH, CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If the project is in a humid\nclimate, is standalone dehumidification installed?"],[0,[],0," \nYes "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"What is the design maximum CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"],[0,[],1,"\nin PPM?"],[0,[],0," \n930"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nis unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"To clarify our\nresponse regarding how many occupants per thermal zone or thermostat: 33 staff\nworkstations share 12 thermostats (calculation excludes public spaces). To\nclarify our response regarding the percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels: 100% of workstations have their own lighting controls (calculation\nexcludes public spaces)."]]]]},"title":"Well-being"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\nutilizes multiple strategies for material reduction, reduced carbon impact, and\nlow-emitting products. Material reduction strategies work together with a\ndesire to expose structure and building systems for a building that teaches.\nMost floor surfaces are exposed concrete topping slabs, and most ceilings are\nexposed perforated acoustical\/structural deck, eliminating finish ceilings\nwhile providing reverberation reduction for acoustical performance. Steel\ncolumns and beams are exposed and articulated throughout. Metal roofing was\nselected for low albedo, durability, cleaner water quality runoff, simplified\nreclamation, and future attachment of solar panels on the two primary building\nvolumes. Articulated separation of structure will allow for easier future\ndisassembly and material reclamation. Concrete was required for extensive pile\ncaps and building base structure to allow for periodic immersion without water\ndamage, so embodied carbon reduction efforts centered around the use of SCMs\n(supplementary cementitious materials) for concrete mixes. All concrete has a\n40% substitution of fly ash in place of cement. All surfaces that children\ntouch and interact with were carefully considered. Low-emitting materials were\nused throughout, including carpeting, cork, acoustical felt dividers, and all\npaints, sealers, and sealants. Indoor and outdoor furniture incorporates\nreclaimed wood, waste polypropylene, and post-consumer recycled HDPE and PET."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe the project team\u2019s\nmaterial selection criteria."],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Selection\ncriteria for materials intentionally ranged across categories from recycled\ncontent, low emitting, regionally sourcing, low carbon, and durability to\nstorytelling value depending upon location, use, and proximity to children.\nLEED 2009 credits were achieved for low-emitting adhesives and sealants, paints\nand coatings, and flooring systems, recycled content, and regional materials.\nSome examples for furnishings were: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Wood furniture\nfor the caf\u00e9 and retail store was sourced and fabricated locally. "]],[[0,[],0,"Reception desk\ntransaction counters feature reclaimed sinker cypress sourced and were\nfabricated locally. "]],[[0,[],0,"Caf\u00e9 chairs\nare made from 75% waste polypropylene and 15% reclaimed wood. Welcome porch\nlounge furniture is made from post-consumer recycled HDPE. "]],[[0,[],0,"Break room\nchairs are made from PET in recycled soft drink bottles. "]],[[0,[],0,"Primary office\ncarpet complies with Cool Carpet, CRI Green Label, EPD (Environmental Product\nDeclaration), and CDPH 01350 Standard. The \u201cTalk and Play\u201d area carpet is part\nof the Net-Works program at Interface and uses recycled fishing nets, while\ncomplying with CDPH 01350 Standard. "]],[[0,[],0,"Office chair\ncriteria included SMaRT Sustainable Platinum and Clean Air Gold."]],[[0,[],0,"Conference\ndesks criteria included Greenguard certification, recycled content, and\nPVC-free materials. "]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"HPDs were collected for ceiling tile, gypsum wall board,\ncarpet, and resilient flooring."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was embodied carbon modeled?"],[0,[],0," "],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, identify the tool used:"],[0,[],0," \nTally"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is biogenic carbon considered?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Are renewable energy sources\nbeing considered?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the modeling time\nperiod."],[0,[],0," \n60 years"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What was the LCA system\nboundary?"],[0,[],0," \nProduct (A1-A3), Construction (A4-A5), Use\n(B1-B5), End of Life (C1-C4), Beyond (D)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the LCA scope? (Check\nall that apply)"],[0,[],0," \nBuilding Envelope, Structure, Interiors"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you checked \u0027other\u0027, please\nexplain here:"],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the total predicted\nembodied carbon in kg CO2E?"],[0,[],0," \n2,351,269 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following\nenvironmental product declarations did you collect? "],[0,[],0," \nProduct-specific LCA, Industry-wide generic\nEPDs, Product-specific, Type III external EPDs, Declare + Embodied Carbon Label"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you checked \u0027other\u0027, please\nexplain here:"],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of project floor area, if any,\nthat was adapted from existing buildings: "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was construction waste\nconsidered and tracked on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Project\ntargeted 50% for one LEED point but fell short at 41%."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was material reuse considered\nand tracked on this project?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Reception desk\ntransaction counters feature reclaimed sinker cypress that was sourced and\nfabricated locally. Extensive recycled materials are incorporated in the\ndesign, including glass, metal, and cardboard."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was recycled content considered\nand tracked on this project?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Material\nrecycled content value (LEED calculator) is 38% of the total materials cost."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Did you track the percentage of\nproject materials extracted and manufactured regionally?"],[0,[],0," "],[0,[],1,"\n"],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Regional\nmaterial value (LEED calculator) is 45% of the total materials cost."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is the majority of wood used in\nthis project certified by FSC? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Please explain if a mandatory\nmetric is unavailable or a metric requires additional interpretive information. "],[0,[],0,"The interiors scope of this LCA includes all partitions, interior doors, stairs and floor, wall and ceiling finishes. The building envelope scope includes all exterior assemblies, openings and fixed exterior shading devices."]]]]},"title":"Resources"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"During Hurricane Katrina, the project\nsite was four feet underwater. In response, this building is designed on a\npile-supported plinth five feet above grade with elevation of all key\nmechanical systems and a \u201cflow through\u201d area below the slab. Parts of the site\nare designed to receive periodic inundation by up to three feet of stormwater,\nproviding temporary water storage that helps protect surrounding neighborhoods\nfrom flooding. Additionally, all glazing systems and fa\u00e7ade elements are\ndesigned for high winds. Passive energy strategies are designed to reduce heat\ngain with extensive overhangs, white vertical surfaces, and extensive fritting\nand window shading. Combined with substantial daylighting autonomy, these\ncreate an environment that can extend occupancy during power outages. All\nexisting systems are connected to a central battery system and\ninverter. Mechanical systems optimize efficiency with a combination of radiant\nin-floor cooling in public galleries (the most populated spaces for cooling)\nwith DOAS (dedicated outdoor air system) distribution. Radiant cooling\nmaximizes future flexibility as galleries change over time. The combination of\nopen loft spaces and smaller office and education areas have already proven\ntheir adaptability, with Langston Hughes Academy utilizing the campus for\npreschool and kindergarten classes during the museum\u2019s COVID-19 closure."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022This project exemplifies a resilient way of living with\nwater in a place that is continuously challenged by its proximity to it. The\nproject design finds a way to be simultaneously immersed in natural setting\nwhile being in a part of a city. The design does everything, being a modern\nvernacular form that is spatially rich and meets triple bottom line of social\nwell-being environmental health and a just economy.\u0022 - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How does the project respond to\nthe local hazards identified? "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The design\naddresses flooding and storm hazards through glazing systems and fa\u00e7ade elements\nthat are designed for high winds, oversized downspouts, landscaped areas with\nvegetation designed for inundation, and an open building plinth where concrete\nis exposed and a large \u201cbelow plinth\u201d space is designed for the easy flow of\nwater with permeable chain link screening to reduce influx of nutria and\nrodents. Extreme heat and utility disruption are addressed through passive\nenergy strategies to reduce heat gain, daylighting autonomy, radiant cooling\nwith DOAS distribution, and exiting systems on a central battery system."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was research conducted on the\nmost likely local hazards?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Research was conducted on these potential local hazards"],[0,[],0,":"]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Extreme temperatures"]],[[0,[],0,"Flooding"]],[[0,[],0,"Utility\ndisruption"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you responded \u0027other\u0027 in the\nprevious question, please explain here:"],[0,[],0," \nHurricane and tornado"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the Project maintain\nfunction without utility power?"],[0,[],0," \nPartial backup power"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What type of backup power did\nyou have?"],[0,[],0," \nFossil fuel generator"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"What percentage of project\npower needs are met by on-site power generation?"],[0,[],0," \n0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the building be used as a\nsafe harbor to support a community during a crisis? \n"],[0,[],0,"No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How many hours can the building\nfunction through passive survivability?"],[0,[],0," \n4"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Explain your calculations. "],[0,[],0,"The backup\ngenerator will run for four hours, using the assumption that the ability to\nrefuel the generator will not be possible following an event. The museum offers\nlimited building occupancy with sheltering and refuge only during daylight\nhours. Outdoors, the site supports limited refuge in the elevated courtyard and\ncovered porches. In addition, the interior courtyard is elevated and connects\nto a fenced area that provides a level of security and access to restrooms and\nemergency water storage in a 9,000-gallon water cistern. "]]]]},"title":"Change"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649954865\/q6ohikhov1orzytls9vy.jpg","id":"6495460"}],"caption":"Design Analytics: post occupancy evaluation with sample responses by museum staff. Image: Mithun"}]],"markups":[["b"],["sup"]],"sections":[[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Project\nprogramming included a 60-question user survey to determine needs and goals,\nand lessons learned were gathered via a post-occupancy survey in 2020. The\npost-occupancy staff survey showed high rates of satisfaction with the space,\nthe active connection to nature, and design embodiment of the mission. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Building\ncommissioning was extensive, and continued coordination between design and\noperations teams is ongoing in 2022 for monitoring of energy and water metrics.\nInnovative hydronic floor cooling is of special note, and its success to date\nis an important precedent for energy savings in hot, humid climates. Sustainable and biophilic design strategies,\nlessons learned, and the design process itself have been shared broadly through\npublished articles and conference\/event presentations for museum, education,\nsustainability, and design audiences. The project\u2019s sustainable design\nachievements have been recognized with awards from national museum\norganizations, landscape architecture associations, ILFI, and AIA at the\nchapter and region level. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A special\nvisit from the state Department of Education\u2019s executive team sparked\ndiscussion and collaboration on a water management curriculum for science, and\nan early learning initiative. Governor Bel Edwards attended the project\nopening, and his subsequent re-election commitment outlined increased support\nfor early childhood development\u2014potentially the most important project outcome."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Were integrated design\nprocesses engaged early in the project for establishing project performance\ngoals and strategies?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the process\nand outcomes. "],[0,[],0,"\n\nEarly\neco-charrettes established project goals and performance metrics and LEED\ngoals, as well as a design imperative making sustainability elements\neducational, visible, and immersive. The integrated design process started in\nschematic design with building form and orientation optimization for passive\nenergy performance. Energy modeling was used for strategies related to\noverhangs, fritting, color, orientation, and envelope performance. Integration\nof landscape and building is core to the project concept, and ecosystem,\nstormwater, and experiential learning goals were part of early design\nprocesses. Ecosystem and native plant specialists were part of discussions for\ncreating a new paradigm for vegetation restoration in a park context. The\nstructural engineering team analyzed embodied carbon reductions and the\nutilization of SCMs for concrete structure. Following the bid award to the\ncontractor, initial meetings established LEED goals and opportunities for\nmaking a sustainable project with stormwater protection, waste recycling and\noverall envelope quality, and infrastructure coordination.\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"What level of commissioning was\nundertaken on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nEnhanced commission (third party), Enhanced\ncommissioning (third party, engaged early)\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Has a post-occupancy\nevaluation, including surveys of occupant comfort, been performed? "],[0,[],0,"\nYes\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Which of the following\npost-occupancy steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"contacted the owner\/occupant to see how things\nare going"]],[[0,[],0,"obtained utility bill to determine actual performance"]],[[0,[],0,"surveyed building\noccupants on satisfaction"]],[[0,[],0,"shared collected data with building occupants"]],[[0,[],0,"data\nlogging of indoor environmental measurements"]],[[0,[],0,"conducted post occupancy energy analysis"]],[[0,[],0,"developed and share strategies to improve the building\u0027s performance"]],[[0,[],0,"taught\noccupants and operators how to improve building performance\n"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Which of the following building\nperformance transparency steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the office"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the profession"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the\nproject to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and lessons learned to the office"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and lessons learned to the profession"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and\nlessons learned to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"published lessons learned from design,\nconstruction, or occupancy\n"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Were lessons learned through\npost-occupancy used to improve subsequent projects?"],[0,[],0," \nYes\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Please list an example. "],[0,[],0,"\n\nThe\npost-occupancy period has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions\nbut has provided new opportunities to see the project in \u201cfull museum\u201d mode, an\n\u201celementary school\u201d mode and a \u201creduced visitor\u201d mode. The elementary school\nexperience for the Langston Hughes Academy has greatly influenced the design\nteam\u2019s ongoing K-12 work and the integration of landscape, outdoor learning,\nand biophilic connections. The team also identified the need to recalibrate the\ntiming for energy modeling to influence first-cost equipment and ductwork\nsavings. A lesson learned within the landscape is ongoing development of\nmaintenance protocols to maintain desired native planting in key zones of\nrestorative vegetation. Landscape architects utilized the maintenance planning\non subsequent projects with native plantings to educate staff and vendors. The\ndesign team is investigating options for permitting stormwater capture\n(cistern) and reuse for children\u2019s play to find strategies that can work with\nvarious jurisdictions. Finally, the team is continuing the use of large, shaded,\nand rain-protected outdoor areas that serve multiple roles in this project,\nincluding extended queuing, outdoor learning, and a public civic \u201cporch.\u201d These strategies were used in subsequent K-12\nschool projects.\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"Did the project engage in a\nprofessional peer review of drawings or specifications during design? "],[0,[],0,"\nYes\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Did the project engage in\npost-occupancy performance testing (blower door test, thermal imaging, etc.)?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n \n\n"],[0,[0],1,"If yes, describe the process\nand outcomes."],[0,[],0,"\n\nA blower\/infiltration\ntest and thermal imaging test were performed during construction. The average\nleakage rate was .402 cfm75\/ft"],[0,[1],1,"2"],[0,[],0,". Remediation and completion of elements like\nroll-down loading dock doors were trimmed out and completed following the test.\n\n"]]]]},"title":"Discovery"}]