Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Architectural Program and Constraints
Our team was retained to propose a commercial development for the site 1254 E Us
224 Ossian, IN, 46777 for the construction of a horse arena. We will be using
steel, sand, and concrete barn like structure. In this project, we are required
to build a legal and feasible structure that can serve as a place of commerce
and add to the community. This structure has to be affordable and follow local
regulations.
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Rachel Phillips
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Front Matter- Everything is in order and labeled. Some pictures are not sized correctly, or are not cropped. It is easy to navigate. 4/5
Architectural Program (narrative)- Succinct. To the point. Good. 5/5
Site Information- Maps and township information included. Good. 5/5
Codes Requirements- All areas addressed to the best of your abilities. 5/5
Viability Analysis- It seems you went with a design that was ranked second on your decision matrix. Is there a reason for this? A horse arena might be a good idea for the area, as we live in a rural area with strong agricultural ties. You will still have to contend with a community that is hesitant to change, especially with things so close to the school. Your cost estimate is low. Think about our school and the 14 million dollars it will take just to replace the HVAC and renovate the A-wing. Developing land and building a new arena will be much more than that. Overall nice job, but you still need to address a few things. 4/5
Preliminary Design- Sketches and description noted. Nice. 5/5
Revit Drawings- This is a very straightforward approach. It would be nice to see some insight on what the rooms are used for. I can see the arena part, but what about the rest? Overall, sticking to a simple design proved to make your job easier, but more details and labels would help “sell” your idea. 9/10
Calculations- Noted based on your assumptions. I understand about the lack of information. Sometimes engineers are faced with the exact situation. They know what they need, but don’t know where to start. Sometimes you have to make assumptions and refine as you go. If we had more time, we would spend time measuring distances to things, looking at the type of material (pipes, beams) and going through the process several times. Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part. 5/5
Conclusion Questions- 5/5
Overall nice job on this one. I can tell you put a lot of your expertise into this project from your hobbies. Know that it won’t always be as easy when you are less knowledgeable about the project. You could specialize in equestrian spaces, but there is still a lot to consider. The business end, working with supply delivery, and branching out into other areas will make you more valuable when you work with this. Also, you will have to contend with the fact that you will have to make changes that you do not agree with, and ultimately you are not in charge, it is your client. Again, good job on this. It was a pleasure working with you this semester.
-Mr. Towelle