2009 Open Architecture Challenge, Classroom of the Future.

1. What is a “green” building? This?

2. Or this?

3. Or this?

4. Or this? Why?

5. Consider… Site/orientation Near other development

6. Consider… Materials/method of construction Whole team approach

7. Consider… Water efficiency Xeriscaping/native plants

8. Consider… Energy efficiency Turn off lights/tv/computer when not using

9. Consider… Indoor air quality No pesticides/earth friendly cleaners

10. Consider… Renewable energy source Body heat/movement

11. Consider… Recycling/reuse/salvage Locally sourced materials

12. Consider… Sustainable lifestyle 5% world population/25% world resources

13. 2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classroom of the Future South Plantation High School Faculty coordinator: John Martin Architectural coordinator: Valerie J. Amor Over 1000 entries submitted, 396 accepted South Plantation High School accepted entry received a rating of four out of five stars

14. The Challenge In 2009, Orient Global hosted by Architecture for Humanity posted The Open Architecture Challenge; an international design competition challenging schools to design the classroom of the future incorporating smart, safe and sustainable learning spaces. South Plantation High School students partnering with Valerie Amor, architectural sustainability consultant, designed “the perfect classroom”.In accepting the challenge to design the Classroom of the Future, students met both in class and after school to research, design and enter the design competition. John Martin, Technology instructor at South Plantation High School provided in class assignments that supported

15. The Challenge development of the design as well as weekly lectures and live conferencing with Global Nomads. Meeting with the students over the course of one semester, information was provided including references, resources, professional design and sustainability experience which helped guide the development and implementation of their ideas. The presentation focuses on the submittal materials by the students and sustainability concepts involving energy generation, materials, structural systems, design, economics, construction methods and of the built environment in general. Per request of the teacher, drawings, utilizing two different software programs are original, unaltered student work.

18. Self cleaning glazing

19. Exterior 5’-0” deck all around

20. Concrete slab

23. “Smart” grid

24. “Vampire” electrical controls

26. Elevation

27. Section

29. Solo-Pod. Stand alone: single classroom

30. Quad-Pod. Circular: four single Solo-Pods joined together, creates a central auditorium space.

31. Can also be configured as a continuous abstract wedge: serpentine or “S” shaped

32. Exterior decks designed to be interlocking creating an additional interior flex space. Unique design allows for creation of shared spaces, i.e. 5’-0” decks joined together creates a 10’-0” activity space

34. Quad Pod

36. Helical wind turbine

37. Transparent solar panels

38. Rain gutter turbine

39. Piezoelectricity

40. Body heat

43. Floor stair stepper: Located under the desks for “restless” feet

45. Rain barrels

46. Undergroundcisterns

47. Graywater reuse

48. Low flow fixtures

49. Xeriscaping/Florida friendly plants

51. Graywater reuse: for water closet flushing and landscape irrigation

54. Construction costs lowered due to shorter timeframe, reduced on site construction activity, reduced on site deliveries

55. Can modify design for specific needs or locale

57. “Smart Glass” allows for maximum light and energy control and capture - minimizes electrical use

58. Increased health benefits for the occupants

59. Self-cleaning glazing reduces maintenance costs

61. Paperless assignments

62. Can utilize e-books reducing need for printed text books.

64. “Smart Glass” light controlled through electrical charge allows for curved ceiling to dual function as a projection screen

65. Projector utilizing hologram technology

66. Seating tiered to allow unobstructed view for all students