Climate Control Response Builidng

Design Studio 2.2

The climate control response building is a communiy center located in Apalachicola dedicated to solve climate change problems such as flooding and hot temperatures. The programs hosted in the center are learning and administration programs. The shading screen applied to the building allows air to flow but restrict harsh sunlight, it also creates interesting shadows throughout the building. The building is elevated approximately five feet above ground level to prevent flooding in rain and hurricane seasons.

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The furniture plan shows the usage of the spaces. The building on the left hosts the classrooms and the building on the right the administrative.

The sections show a detailed use of each space and also the connection between the two buildings.

TThe impluvium at the rear end of the learning building. Besides its attractiveness, it generates light and catches rainwater to be reused throughout the building. 

A view of the corridor entrance to the classroom building.
A view of the corridor entrance to the classroom building.
The hallway connection between the offices and classrooms.
The hallway connection between the offices and classrooms.
The shading screen restricts the amount of light in the corridor. Therefore, there are more shaded areas.
The shading screen restricts the amount of light in the corridor. Therefore, there are more shaded areas.
Interior view of the Impluvium
Interior view of the Impluvium
Patterns created as a result of the shading screen.
Patterns created as a result of the shading screen.
Classroom layout.
Classroom layout.
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