Design Concept The main concept behind this redesign is to create separate ventilation zones and to improve the overall environment for fire fighters. Three separate ventilation zones are created in this redesign consisting of a contaminated zone (apparatus, gear room and storage rooms); a decontaminated zone (dorm, office and exercise spaces) and a buffer zone (decontamination & vestibules) between the contaminated and decontaminated zones. Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems will be used to improve the air quality (remove stale air and increase fresh air supply) as well as to reduce energy expenditure for heating and cooling. The main interior layout additions include private dorm rooms, a conference/multi-purpose room, a decontamination room and a floatation therapy room. The main interior layout changes includes 6 feet wide wheel-chair accessible corridors, a larger Day Room with more recreational spaces, a large private patio and a more spacious reception/waiting area. Individual dorm rooms allows for added privacy and the ability to conduct social distancing during a pandemic event. The conference/multi-purpose room creates a dedicated space that can used for meetings, training, and interviews. All dorm rooms, office spaces, and common areas will have large windows to bring in an abundance of natural sunlight and natural views. A majority of the new additions will be along the West Elevation to take advantage of the desirable, natural views looking into a landscaped area. The exterior design is modern yet easily identifiable as a fire station with red brick cladding for the apparatus and a large curtain wall entrance with natural wood cladding. Overall, the redesign is focused on improving space efficiency, air quality and accessibility of interior spaces to create a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for fire fighters.
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AuthorMy name is Shirley Wang and I'm an devoted architectural technology student who is interested in residential small building design. I'm also a licensed real-estate agent and with the architectural knowledge and skills that I have learned studying at Sheridan College, my goal is to be able to design, construct and sell custom homes. ArchivesCategories |