Depth Proposal: Lighting

 

The Bronx Community College’s North Instructional Building, also known as the North Hall and Library, complements surrounding historical landmarks such as the Gould Memorial Library and the Hall of Fame. Its design pays tribute to the classical style of campus while providing state of the art classrooms, a double-story library, and faculty offices. 

 

Spaces studied:

• Exterior Entry

• Lobby

• Corridor

• Library

• Law Classroom

 

           The North Hall and Library is the new face of the college campus and the heart of learning. It aims to inspire everyone who enters or passes by.  The lighting should be conducive to this excitement to learn and grow.   The classical style provides many architectural features to be brought to life, to excite and inspire by displaying depth and dimension.  These two words, Depth and Dimension, will be influential throughout all of the proposed designs by showcasing the architecture to create inspiring spaces. 

 

Depth Proposal: Electrical

 

The electrical depth will be responsive to the modifications of the lighting within the five spaces selected. New loads will need to be calculated and lighting panel boards and feeders resized. Additionally the electrical system will need to be altered in order to implement the photo-voltaic roof system researched in my breadth. I intend to select a photo-voltaic roof system from my breadth research and design this into my electrical system. This will include cost analysis and return on investment calculations.

 

Breadth Proposal: Photo-voltaic Roof System

 

I intend to research multiple photo-voltaic roof systems that I could use for additional power generation.  I will analyze each system option to find the optimal fit for my building such as cell structure, array layout, and equipment selection. Additionally, I will assess the added structural weight of the system on the roof structure and also examine snow drift implications. The results of this study will be used to design for the implementation of this system in my electrical depth. My breadth will also include a cost analysis and return on investment calculations.   

 

Breadth Proposal: Architecture

 

The law classroom is located on the third floor adjacent to the library. This room provides additional work space for students and accommodates the law book stacks.  It is intended to be used for multiple purposes such as a classroom, mock-up courtroom, or simply a space to study.  I believe this space could be redesigned to enhance the functionality of the varied activities.  I intend to redesign this room in order to better serve this multifunctional space and provide improved opportunities for integrated lighting systems by harmonizing the room’s functional and spatial aspects with the lighting, furniture, and stacks.  This breadth will be taken from schematic design through design development and will include spatial arrangement bubble diagrams, conceptual sketches, and a final three-dimensional model with renderings. The final design will be conscious of and coordinated with my three schematic lighting designs for this space.