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*summer:  michigan summers can feel excessively hot due to high humidity adding to the direct sunlight of the roof.  '''awnings''' and the like can provide shade from the sun while still allowing proficient exposure for '''plant life''' upon the roof.  
 
*summer:  michigan summers can feel excessively hot due to high humidity adding to the direct sunlight of the roof.  '''awnings''' and the like can provide shade from the sun while still allowing proficient exposure for '''plant life''' upon the roof.  
 
*autumn:  autumn in michigan has seemed to be pretty non-existent and even if it does occur, i believe it would be perfect conditions for rooftop garden especially during harvest season.
 
*autumn:  autumn in michigan has seemed to be pretty non-existent and even if it does occur, i believe it would be perfect conditions for rooftop garden especially during harvest season.
*winter:  now michigan winters vary quite a bit.  some days are dry bitter cold and wind and others are light with a lot of snow.  these are not ideal conditions for being outside, let alone trying to grow something.  for this problem there should be talk about a '''greenhouse''' for growth as well as some '''wind blocking''' structures for the areas exposed.
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*winter:  now michigan winters vary quite a bit.  some days are dry bitter cold and wind and others are light with a lot of snow.  the space will most likely not be used during this time.
  
 
unfortunately, '''security''' is a priority in detroit.  though the roof garden will be above a typical level for intruders, there are certain precautions we must take.
 
unfortunately, '''security''' is a priority in detroit.  though the roof garden will be above a typical level for intruders, there are certain precautions we must take.

Revision as of 19:21, 23 June 2009

hello.


  • for my special project i will be designing a front rooftop patio area.
  • Using sustainable design to create a space for people to enjoy the outdoors.
  • An interior staircase for security.
  • drop front roof and flatten the area.
  • perhaps create a deck of a particular size and shape.
  • Surrounded by plant life indigenous to Detroit.

Background

Current Structure

Structural Changes

Use

The use of the space is crucial to the design. One of the key goals of the roof design is to be accessible and beneficial year round, not simply seasonal. This goal requires some modular design that the space can be transformed as the seasons progress.

  • spring: the temperamental michigan springtime weather could pose a problem with it's strong winds and heavy rains. therefore it is necessary to think of some forms of shelter from the elements. some sort wind blocking structure as well as some drainage system for the large amounts of rain.
  • summer: michigan summers can feel excessively hot due to high humidity adding to the direct sunlight of the roof. awnings and the like can provide shade from the sun while still allowing proficient exposure for plant life upon the roof.
  • autumn: autumn in michigan has seemed to be pretty non-existent and even if it does occur, i believe it would be perfect conditions for rooftop garden especially during harvest season.
  • winter: now michigan winters vary quite a bit. some days are dry bitter cold and wind and others are light with a lot of snow. the space will most likely not be used during this time.

unfortunately, security is a priority in detroit. though the roof garden will be above a typical level for intruders, there are certain precautions we must take.

  • only interior stairway access.
  • easily escapable in case of emergency.
  • proficient guard railing.

Environmental Integrity

  • outdoor exposure
  • garden
    • container garden
  • natural building materials (deAnn)
  • duralast
  • planted furniture?

Community Wellbeing

  • communal activities
    • meetings
    • horseshoes
    • bocci ball
  • rentable
    • gg as well as surrounding community opportunities
  • ada?


Economic Justice

can it support itself?

  • business on roof
    • plants for sale
    • photography
    • roof cafe
  • showcase on roof
    • solar showcase for outdoor learning
  • rentable space
  • attract people
  • affordable

Inspiration

new york city high line

Design

  • chalk line model

Image Gallery

Photos of the area