1. Putting the Roof of the LAC to Use Holly Johnsen, Chris Byron, Craig Weidert

2. Goals: So much space!  Proof of concept: how we can use this space Classroom above the Aerobics Room Solar Panels on the Gym

3. Motivation Good weather Lack of outdoor classroom space Satisfaction of roof instinct Under-utilization of roof space

4. Access, Deck, Railing Plastic deck from recycled plastic  Footings over structural strong points  Allows for use of existing drainage system Railing  Will match trim on rest of LAC Ideal classroom location! Ideal classroom location! Access provided through the Riggs room Access provided through the Riggs room

5. Shade and Lighting Canopy retracts underneath eave  Laid out in strips for easy maintenance / replacement  Staggered for shade coverage and ventilation Track lighting under eave Lighting on railing extension  Some lighting may be pointed up at the canopy for diffuse lighting

6. http://www.rg3.com/ Classroom and Furniture Wall mounted whiteboards under the eave Portable whiteboards may be stored indoors Ergonomic chairs and desks  Durable outdoor material  Sized to be modular and facilitate group work

7. Flowers and Aesthetics Shallow flower boxes on top of the roof overhang  Colorful Southern California native plants  Watered with a drip line from existing plumbing in Riggs/Baker room  Built off of the ground to provide for drainage

8. Solar Panel Motivation and Layout 300+ days of sunshine per year Successful small scale solar panels on Case Dorm Puts energy back onto the grid Rows of panels on “A” frames on gym roof

9. LEED and Master Plan Heat island reduction Increases renewable energy Re-adaptive use of existing space Use of recycled materials Native plants Provides an attractive meeting place to promote campus community Increases quality of student life

10. Questions?

11. Bibliography Q Learn Intelligent Furniture - http://www.qlearn.co.uk/site/index.php http://www.qlearn.co.uk/site/index.php Plastic Lumber Yard - http://www.plasticlumberyard.com/ http://www.plasticlumberyard.com/ Harvey Mudd College Master Plan - http://www.hmc.edu/committee/masterplan/ http://www.hmc.edu/committee/masterplan/ LEED Guidelines - http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID =19 http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID =19

12. Responsibilities of Each Team Member Chris – Solar Panels, Research Holly – Classroom paraphernalia, Furniture, Flowers, Motivation, Research Craig – Deck, Railing, Shade, Research, Model