1. Shakopee Convention Center A study of sustainable design and technology.

2. Quote  “A designer is an emerging synthesis of artist, inventor mechanic, objective economist and evolutionary strategist.” ~Buckminster Fuller

3. Problem Statement  How can sustainable methods and technologies be applied to a convention center to design an energy-efficient structure to meld technology and nature as one?

4. Intent  Self-sustaining Convention Center  Testing of materials at a large scale  Application of advanced technologies into traditional passive design  Best of both worlds  Bio-mimicry  Living architecture

5. Why?  Advancements in technology  Increase in awareness  A need for alternative design strategies

6. Typology  Convention Center  Gatherings, weddings, events, ect.  Community functions  Symbol and Representation http://lmnarchitects.com/assets/work/vancouver_convention_centre_ west/images/1hi.jpg?1253917624 Vancouver Convention Centre

7. Why a Convention Center?  Large Scale  Offers flexibility and a need for sustainable solutions.  Learning tool  To the community and visitors.  Community needs

8. Site (Shakopee, MN) Existing site of Huber Park Located along the Minnesota river

9. Site Analysis  Existing elements  Amphitheater, restrooms, park, bike path and shopping strip  Landform  North facing slope, Minnesota River running along the north

10. Site Analysis

14. Context  Historical  Native American influences, railroad  Downtown  Restaurants and shops  Entrance  Highway 101 and downtown  Native Materials  Limestone, Wood and Fieldstone

15. Design  Level 1  Offices  Mech.  Storage  Locker rooms  Kitchen  Loading area  Laundry/Janitorial

16. Design  Level 2  Ballroom  Performance Space  Exhibit Hall  Green way  Bathrooms  Amphitheater  Classrooms  River Terrace

17. Design  Level 3  Green roof  Performance Balcony  Exhibit Balcony  Ballroom  Bathrooms  Classrooms

18. Site Plan

19. Sustainable Design Features  Heating and Cooling  Ventilation  Energy Production  Reintroduction

20. Sustainable Design Features  Heating and Cooling  Thermo Bi-metals  roofing  Geothermal  River Terrace

21. Thermo Bi-metals  React to temperature changes opening or closing the skin of a building.  Can be used for ventilation or as a shading device

22. Ventilation  Thermo Bi-metals  Greenway  Purifies air and water

23. Energy Production  Algae Panels  Performance Space  Solar Nanotechnology  Combined with thermo bi-metals  Clear solar panels/Solar spray

24. Algae Panels  Algae is grown in a glass panel by the sun which produces an oil that can be converted into energy for the building. http://www.robaid.com/wp- content/gallery/architecture5/algae-bioreactor-panel-1.jpg

25. Reintroduction  Bio swales  Parking lot, River Terrace  Grey water treatment  Greenway purifies water that is then stored in the mechanical room below.

26. Conclusion  By utilizing the unique nature of new technologies for sustainable applications, it is possible for advanced technologies to enhance passive design to new levels.

27. Final Thoughts  More and more we see new technologies taking on the behavior of the natural environment.  Architectures relationship with such technologies has the potential to push design closer to achieving an independent life cycle and perhaps a living structure.

28. Questions?  Any comments or questions?