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=== Ceiling ===
 
=== Ceiling ===
 
* Requirements
 
* Requirements
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** 1 hour fire rating
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** thermal rating of > 60R
 
** durability
 
** durability
 
** sound deadening
 
** sound deadening
* Design / Selection
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** fit above the top of window arch
** Ideas:
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* Ideas
*** ceiling tins (used) [http://madison.craigslist.org/mat/1632923794.html Ceiling tins for sale]
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** none
*** reclaimed tile over used drywall
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* Design
** Design
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** Layer I cellulose (new) sealed in with polyiso (2") screwed to joists
*** Wallboard (research selection)
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** Layer II - drywall (fire rated) screwed to joists and taped
**** painted (semi-gloss) (research)
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** painted (flat) (research)
*** Sound proof ceiling
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** 60R = 2" polyiso + 11"cellulose + 2" polyiso = 12R + 44R + 12R = 68R (reduce for joists by 5R)  
**** reuse acoustic tiles on bottom of joist. (does dalgleish have any?)
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**** need mounting system...sound bridging
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* Rationale
 
* Rationale
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** fire rating
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** thermal
 
** durability
 
** durability
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** sound deadening
  
 
=== Doors / Windows ===
 
=== Doors / Windows ===
 
* Requirements
 
* Requirements
** Access code requirements: 36" door width
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** control access to office area
** Doors
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*** 1 Main door include vents in door
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*** 2 stall doors + partitions
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** Windows
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*** 1 exterior / need blind/screening?
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*** ? interior
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* Design / Selection  
 
* Design / Selection  
 
** Doors  
 
** Doors  
*** Ideas: used historic door (dan's friend)
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*** artist do a gate / used iron gate? / Bob D's door cut down
*** 1 Main door w/ vent in door
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**** need new door because of width?
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*** 2 stall doors: checking with Dalgleish Cadillac...think they have some
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*** Door closers (make sure they are not too hard to open)
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** Windows
 
** Windows
*** 1 exterior - Kelly windows
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*** none planned
**** roll shade that lets light through
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**** do we need a window to see 3 season room activity
*** ? interior - try the transom window
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* Rationale
 
* Rationale
** driven heavily by access code
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** driven heavily by access control
  
== Fixtures ==
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== Appointments / Furniture ==
=== Toilets ===
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=== Sitting Area ===
 
* '''Requirements'''
 
* '''Requirements'''
** 2 toilets: one is ADA compliant, both elongated
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** Seating for 4+
** Minimize usage of water
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** feel welcome
** durability
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** begin to understand the Green Garage
** ease of cleaning
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* '''Design / Selection'''
 
* '''Design / Selection'''
 
** Ideas:
 
** Ideas:
*** Reuse: toilets with dual flush valves 
 
*** [http://www.totousa.com/Default.aspx?tabid=121 Toto's view of sustainability]
 
*** [http://www.americanstandard-us.com/water-efficiency/product-listing/ American Standard Eco-product Listing]
 
 
** Design
 
** Design
*** Dual flush toilets
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*** Seating
**** Regular
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**** Chairs - used
***** [http://www.totousa.com/ProductDetail/tabid/75/Default.aspx?ProductId=022566e1-3617-40b4-a2d6-e832c2604d18&SearchId=6c63dbeb-43e6-4157-ae41-2b9e5f97056d Toto Aquia II]
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**** Window sill built-in bench
***** [http://www.americanstandard-us.com/toilets/flowise-dual-flush-right-height-elongated-toilet/ American Standard dual flush]
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*** Welcome table
**** ADA
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**** circular
***** [http://www.totousa.com/ProductDetail/tabid/75/Default.aspx?ProductId=95ee64c2-c32f-4d05-b989-c700897bbec4&SearchId=2ddb246a-2a57-4559-b5bc-8201a4491d2c Toto Aquia III]
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**** base used bricks (from front windows) and small wood slat sides
***** [http://www.americanstandard-us.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=4158 American Std Cadet3]
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**** planter in center (plants)
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**** top (donut) used wood
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*** Welcome Desk
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**** curved
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**** base used bricks (from front windows) and small wood slat sides
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**** top ?
 
* '''Rationale'''
 
* '''Rationale'''
** Sanitary
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** Welcome / comfort
** minimize water
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** reuse
  
=== Faucets / Soap dispenser ===
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=== Coat Rack ===
 
* '''Requirements'''
 
* '''Requirements'''
** 2 faucets
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** hang 30 coats
** minimize usage of water: flow rate, auto on/off
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** shelving
** ease of cleaning
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** durability
 
** durability
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** reuse
 
* '''Design / Selection'''
 
* '''Design / Selection'''
** Ideas:
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** Ideas
*** [http://www.americanstandard-us.com/water-efficiency/product-listing/ American Standard Eco-product Listing]
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*** [http://www.bricor.com/tech.htm/ Bricor sells low flow aerators]
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** Design
 
** Design
*** Auto faucets
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*** Reuse pipe for coat rack
**** [http://www.americanstandard-us.com/commercial-faucets/selectronic-0.5-gpm-proximity-lavatory-faucet/ American Standard Faucet] 0.5gpm
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*** shelving from reused wood
**** make sure they are adjusted correctly (the sensor is adjustable from 2" to 10" distance for operation.
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**** requires separate thermostatically controlled mixing valve, which is adjustable.
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*** Soap dispenser
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**** Make sure it is located near/on the sink
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**** use foam soap
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* '''Rationale'''
 
* '''Rationale'''
** Sanitary
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** reuse / easy to use
** minimize water
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** helps to deliver our message
** negative: require power
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=== Sinks ===
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* '''Requirements'''
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** ease of cleaning
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** durability
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** encourage awareness of water usage (small, clear?)
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* '''Design / Selection'''
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** Ideas:
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*** Reuse sinks?
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** Design
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*** Counter top design...solid core door cut to fit
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*** [http://www.americanstandard-us.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=2143 AmerStd Sink]
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* '''Rationale'''
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** sanitary
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** minimize water
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** easy to clean
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** cost a bit high...but affordable
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=== Hardware ===
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* '''Requirements'''
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** Hardware Elements
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*** grab bars
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*** soap dispenser
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*** mirror
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*** towel dispenser / air drying / laundered cloth towels (research?)
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*** TP holder
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*** hooks
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*** Shelving
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** ease of cleaning
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** durability
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** no waste
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* '''Design / Selection'''
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** Ideas:
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** Design
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*** Reuse pipe
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**** grab bars (or Dalgleish grab bars)
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**** TP Holder
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**** Hooks
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*** Soap Dispenser
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**** Locate soap dispenser near/on sink
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**** Use foam soap
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**** Environmentally safe soap
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*** Shelving
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**** Have shelving under mirror
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**** Reuse wood
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* '''Rationale'''
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** sanitary
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** reuse / easy to clean
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** support sustainable practices and products
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== Electrical ==
 
== Electrical ==
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** adequate light
 
** adequate light
 
* '''Design / Selection'''
 
* '''Design / Selection'''
** Ideas: Woody light pockets
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** Controls
*** Occupancy sensors
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*** switches (dimmers)
*** Light level sensors
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** Design (more research required)
 
** Design (more research required)
*** Over mirror (1) T5 bulb with indirect down/up (Woody does these)
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*** See lighting plan E-2 above
*** Center of room (1) T5 fixture 80% up
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*** use historic fixtures (school house style) with cfl bulbs (warning: bad performance upside down)
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*** solatube in center
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*** pendants over the library table
 
* '''Rationale'''
 
* '''Rationale'''
 
** energy efficiency
 
** energy efficiency
** very little usage after occupancy is dealt with
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** reuse
 
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=== Exhaust Fan ===
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* '''Requirements'''
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** 1 fan - 105cfm while occupied
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** minimize energy
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** durability
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* '''Design / Selection'''
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** Ideas
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*** Use central fan to pull air out of bathroom (no fan)
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*** Occupancy sensors??
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** Design (more research required)
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*** Use central fan
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* '''Rationale'''
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** minimize energy efficiency
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** proper ventilation
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=== Outlets ===
 
=== Outlets ===
 
* '''Requirements'''
 
* '''Requirements'''
** code requires one outlet per sink
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** outlets required for PC's
** special outlet needs??
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* '''Design / Selection'''
 
* '''Design / Selection'''
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** 4 outlets under/in library table
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** 4 outlets at Welcome Desk
 
* '''Rationale'''
 
* '''Rationale'''
** minimize energy efficiency
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** safety...no cords
# Welcome desk
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** future flexibility
# Walls, Floors, Ceiling
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# Front Vestibule - Signage
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# Lighting
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# Signage
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# Staircase + wall
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# Library - tables, bookshelves (*see attached preliminary library design submitted our head librarian.)
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# Sitting area
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# Front Mezzanine
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 9 April 2010

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Reference

Envelope

Walls

  • Requirements
    • 4 walls
    • 2 exterior...thermal
  • Design / Selection
    • Ideas
      • Reuse: Brick, small wood
    • Design
      • West Wall
        • Used wood (from flooring) horizontal plank up to window sill/bench
        • Bench: Sill of the window - used wood
        • Drywall to ceiling using "100 year no waste" install methods
        • ventilation ducts
      • North Wall (thermal)
        • Used wood (from flooring) horizontal plank up to 4 ft
        • Chart rail from reused wood at 4ft (1"x4") at top of wood plank
        •  ???? Clay drawing and/or small wood material
          • what do we want to communicate
        • use screws
      • East Wall (movable)
        • gate into office area
        • book cases (8ft high x Xft long)
          • floor waste planks horizontal on back
          • used wood for shelves
      • South Wall (movable)
        • book cases (8ft high x Xft long)
          • floor waste planks horizontal on back
          • used wood for shelves
      • Stairs Wall
        • Used brick columns
        • Used small wood scraps for the center wall on studs
        • see google sketch-up
  • Rationale
    • maximize
      • reuse
      • durability / flexibility

Floors

  • Requirements
    • durability for high traffic
  • Design Selection
    • Standard historic section used wood on sleepers flooring
    • Do we want this another color / type of wood?
  • Rationale
    • reuse
    • durability
    • ability to heat via radiant flooring

Ceiling

  • Requirements
    • 1 hour fire rating
    • thermal rating of > 60R
    • durability
    • sound deadening
    • fit above the top of window arch
  • Ideas
    • none
  • Design
    • Layer I cellulose (new) sealed in with polyiso (2") screwed to joists
    • Layer II - drywall (fire rated) screwed to joists and taped
    • painted (flat) (research)
    • 60R = 2" polyiso + 11"cellulose + 2" polyiso = 12R + 44R + 12R = 68R (reduce for joists by 5R)
  • Rationale
    • fire rating
    • thermal
    • durability
    • sound deadening

Doors / Windows

  • Requirements
    • control access to office area
  • Design / Selection
    • Doors
      • artist do a gate / used iron gate? / Bob D's door cut down
    • Windows
      • none planned
        • do we need a window to see 3 season room activity
  • Rationale
    • driven heavily by access control

Appointments / Furniture

Sitting Area

  • Requirements
    • Seating for 4+
    • feel welcome
    • begin to understand the Green Garage
  • Design / Selection
    • Ideas:
    • Design
      • Seating
        • Chairs - used
        • Window sill built-in bench
      • Welcome table
        • circular
        • base used bricks (from front windows) and small wood slat sides
        • planter in center (plants)
        • top (donut) used wood
      • Welcome Desk
        • curved
        • base used bricks (from front windows) and small wood slat sides
        • top ?
  • Rationale
    • Welcome / comfort
    • reuse

Coat Rack

  • Requirements
    • hang 30 coats
    • shelving
    • durability
    • reuse
  • Design / Selection
    • Ideas
    • Design
      • Reuse pipe for coat rack
      • shelving from reused wood
  • Rationale
    • reuse / easy to use
    • helps to deliver our message

Electrical

Lighting

  • Requirements
    • code: 10fc
    • minimize energy
    • durability / life of bulb (low usage)
    • adequate light
  • Design / Selection
    • Controls
      • switches (dimmers)
    • Design (more research required)
      • See lighting plan E-2 above
      • use historic fixtures (school house style) with cfl bulbs (warning: bad performance upside down)
      • solatube in center
      • pendants over the library table
  • Rationale
    • energy efficiency
    • reuse

Outlets

  • Requirements
    • outlets required for PC's
  • Design / Selection
    • 4 outlets under/in library table
    • 4 outlets at Welcome Desk
  • Rationale
    • safety...no cords
    • future flexibility