BA3 Technologies Part A: Building Case Study: Construction, Materials, Structure

Case Study 3: Cheuk Kwan Tyler Ng

Macallan Distillery, Aberlour, Scotland
Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners

Ecological & Environmental Evaluation Description & Analysis (Graphical)

1). Key Design Parameters 2). Structural Design Strategies Primary Roof and Floor Structure: 3). Building Fabric + Construction
i) Isometric Uniform shaped beams 750mm deep i) Isometric: Elemental Build-ups & Zones
Climatic Context: and 200mm wide hold diagonally butt-
Northern Scotland falls into an oceanic climate where joined triangular roof panels.
there is rainfall during all months of the year. Annual Some beams are extended to the
temperature is at around 10 degrees with about 1145 upper shell in high shear areas.
mm of precipitation every year. Only dry 58 days of CLT core with laminated LVL cheeks.
the year with an average humidity of 86% and a low Composite action between steel and
UV index of 2. July is the warmest month with an wood is hidden in high load areas.
average of 13.5 degrees, while January averages 2.5
degrees as the coldest month. Base plates welded to columns are
attached to concrete below with cast-in
bolts. Through circular end plates, the
steel tubes are bolted together with
stiffeners that can transmit bending
forces.

Constraints of Site: Secondary Cladding and Roof

Cold temperatures during winter requires good Structures:
insulation and waterproofing to prevent condensation Diagonally butt-joined triangular roof
Relatively empty surrounding calls for more careful panels.
design to not disturb the existing landscape Green roof with aluminium channels
for service and mechanical restraint.
Opportunities of Site: Insulated not for heat loss purposes
No obstruction of natural light to enter the structure but to prevent heat from stills
Ease of expansion due to large available flat land damaging plants.

Bracing System/elements:
Two pairs of crossing main beams of
27m span. Steel nodes divide the
beams into 3, Secondary beams with
spans of 12, 6, and 3m are fitted for ii). Construction Strategies (Sequential Thumbnails)
the roof surface. (approximately 1800
different beams!)

Foundation Type:
Shallow buttress foundation with
ground-bearing slab that supports five
3D steel frames.

ii). General Arrangement (Plan and Elevation/ Section)

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BA3 Technologies Part A: Building Case Study (BCS) - Template Sheet 2
Energy and Environment
Include your name, and your case study
name and number on your sheets.

Ecological & Environmental Evaluation Description & Analysis (Graphical)

1). Theory & Strategy 2). Environmental Design Strategies 3). Interior Environment Analysis
Evaluate the success of your precedent design in relation i) Isometric i). Sectional Diagrams
to the three objectives of the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes
Guide below (you need only do this qualitatively): This section requires the analysis of the integrated environmental and services design and is supported This section requires the analysis of the integrated environmental and services design and is supported
by BA2 Technologies content and the BA3 Environmental Design lecture series. by BA2 Technologies content and lectures in the BA3 Environmental Design lecture series.
Sustainable Water Cycle Can be hand drawn neatly at the appropriate scale.
Study methodology: Individual Communication: Lighting Heating + Cooling
Good Health and Wellbeing By producing a three dimensional model of your Draw and annotate a single (or a series of) three di- For the key spaces or typical floors in your build- For the key spaces or typical floors in your build-
building (or part of your building, e.g. a typical mensional schematic axonometric(s) of the building ing: ing:
floor level or a typical kind of space) annotate using your 3D structural model as a base, to show
Net Zero Operational Carbon how you think the precedent has been designed to the following: (advised scale 1:500/ 1:200 to suit - Show solar control strategies with respect to ori- - Identify passive and active environmental
perform in relation to the environmental comfort of your layout): entation- how/if it has been oriented to maximise systems which are employed to maintain comfort
Study Methodology: the building. What arrangement of infrastructure is solar gain or to restrict it, and how/ if the façade conditions across the diurnal and seasonal varia-
Review your precedent to determine the key (specific) required to service it? - Plant room(s) location. been articulated to control solar penetration. tion in climate.
characteristics, constraints and opportunities in relation (Primary energy sources/ plant location).
to the building typology, massing, form, arrangement as If you are unsure, then try and deduce a potential - Location/ distribution of mechanical services: Relate this to ensuring a comfortable environment - Use sectional diagrams showing seasonal and
driven by the building programme and the need to create solution and support with logical reasoning related - Location/ distribution of heating systems, ventila- that is specific to the programmatic function that diurnal operation in relation to external tempera-
an appropriate interior environment. Use these to help to your earlier appraisals and/ or reference to other tion systems and air conditioning ductwork the building accommodates. tures, humidities and wind directions as well as
you explain the arguments, logic or reasoning behind the precedents you have encountered. programme, as appropriate.
design. At the same time, evaluate the success of the - Location/ distribution of electrical services: Include reference to sun angles for azimuth and
design against the three objectives above. Tip: - Power, lighting, data//telecom/network altitude for key times of the year (solstice and
There are many ways to approach the design of a - Building maintenance systems. equinox). Show the angle graphically so that
Individual Communication (Output): building that result in many equally valid solutions. you can compare it to the building geometry and
- Overall Massing, Form, Arrangement This project is an opportunity for you to propose - Primary location/ distribution plumbing systems comment.
Annotate on keyplans/ sections, diagrams to note signif- how you might have designed the precedent. - Hot and cold water pipework
icant features and characteristics of the overall building - Primary location/ distribution of drainage systems:
concept that explain how it works environmentally. How This project assesses your design logic and rea- - Foul water, grey water, rain water.
does it create comfortable and healthy spaces in an envi- soning- you are not are not expected to find out the
ronmentally responsible way. exact details that were used for each precedent
and reproduce them here.
- Interior Environment
Annotate diagram(s) and views to explain any significant
features of the interiror spaces that contribute to the
ii). General Arrangement Services Distribution ii). Qualitative Interior study
interior environmental quality.
Annotate and dimension a reflected ceiling plan and a section of your building to show:
Using your three dimensional model produce a series of views simulating the effect of daylight and
Evaluations
Service risers solar penetration upon the interior spaces within your case study building.
For both, select a minimum of three principles for each
sustainable outcome to evaluate for your precedent. Horizontal distribution
Lighting locations In order to achieve simulations with a reasonable level of accuracy it is important to ensure that your
(Principles listed on page 8 of the Guide) as appropriate
Depth of service voids in floors and ceilings 3d model is correctly geolocated within your modelling software environment.
to your project Use short bullet point sentences to eval-
uate the success of the design. Be concise, you should Spacing of lighting and other devices in the ceiling e.g. fire safety devices.
Etc The generated interior views should demonstrate the effectiveness (or otherwise) of any solar control
not write extended passages of prose. You must relate
or shading devices incorporated into the deisgn, with particular reference to the equinox and the win-
the principles to specific illustrative examples in your
ter and summer solstice sun angles.
building precedent to gain the marks here. Vague or
generic statements will not suffice.
Provide a brief critique based upon your observations. To what extent was the building designed to
control sunlight or to exploit the effects of daylight upon its interior spaces?
You may make reference to your drawings and diagrams
included elsewhere on this page to avoid duplication if
You can select any location/s within your building for your studies but spaces with windows/ glazing
needed (but be specific).
facing east, west or south are likely to yield more interesting results than those facing north!

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BA3 Technologies Part A: Building Case Study (BCS) - Template Sheet 3
Detailed Envelope Study
Include your name, and your case study
name and number on your sheets.

Ecological & Environmental Evaluation Description & Analysis (Graphical)

1). Synthesis + Argument 2) Integrated 3D Envelope Study 3). Junction Details (1:5/ 1:10 2D Drawings)
Evaluate the success of your precedent design in relation i). Isometric i). Wall to Roof Interface
to the two objectives of the RIBA Sustainable Outcomes This section requires the analysis of the integrated
Guide below (you need only do this qualitatively): detail envelope. Tip: If drawing (drafting) with a CAD or BIM software in two
or three dimensions, sketch your detail roughly to scale on
Net Zero Embodied Carbon Emissions Study Methodology: paper first to get an indication of the level of detail you need
- Analyse the detail section(s) of the allocated to include. In the same way as you would do an essay plan
building project by drawing the detailed construc- before writing an essay, or a sketch before making a physi-
Sustainable Life Cycle Cost tion/ assembly sequence cal model. This will avoid wasted time on very heavy/ slow
and over detailed models or drawings that result in poor
Communication: presentation material. Use these two dimensional details
Study Methodology: Draw a three dimensional axonometric line drawing As well as labeling each element, it is im- as a first step to helping you to draw the 3D detail.
This final sheet requires you to identify, illustrate as well of the building envelope (one structural bay mini- - Within the three dimensional integrated axono- portant to note what the element is doing.
as critique the main concepts behind the detail design of mum) to identify and communicate the elemental metric drawing include and identify with annotation, What role it plays in the overall perfor-
the precedent building project. construction and the geometry of the facade. the following elements mance of the detail design of the building
facade in relation to the building concept. ii). Window Opening Details (Head + cill)
Having analysed the overall concept, building fabric and - Locate the façade section within the overall build- Integrated construction:
performance in Sheet 1 and 2, you should now critique ing (this is critical so that the reader knows where - Claddings (external)
and reflect on the integration of the overall strategies you the section appears in your building). - Damp proof membrane
appraised (that respond to climate, context, programme). - Secondary structure
- Show interfaces between external cladding - Primary structure
Use these to help you explain the arguments, logic or rea- and primary structural components as well as - Insulation (thermal)
soning behind the detailed envelope design. At the same constructed ‘make-up’ of the façade. All building - Vapour and air-tight layers
time, evaluate the success of the design against the three components must have key or annotation. - Linings and decoration (internal)
objectives above. (advised scale 1:20 / 1:10 to suit layout)
Integrated services and environmental systems:
Individual Communication (Output): - Use your model to show an interface detail where Mechanical systems:
- Detailed Assembly/ Building Fabric the floor meets facade, and/or where the facade - Ventilation (within envelope / internal / external /
Making reference to the annotation of your drawings meets the roof. Include the detail of the window or trickle ventilation)
elsewhere on this sheet, note significant features and glazing. - Heating equipment, ductwork, pipe-work or air
characteristics of the detailed design concept to explain conditioning system
its environmental and ecological credentials. - These must be technical line drawings to scale. - Water/drainage systems if contained within se- iii) Floor Slab to External Wall Detail
Ensure that all elements are visible i.e. connec- lected element
- Change Over Time tions are not hidden by successive layers of infor-
Making reference to the annotation of your drawings mation or rendered elements of the drawing. This Integrated Electrical systems;
elsewhere on this sheet, note significant features and issue can be avoided by using sequences/ series - Electrical power, lighting, telecom, data
characteristics of the detailed design concept and building of drawings. - Lighting: electrical (general//dedicated) daylight
fabric to evaluate the building’s sustainability in terms of
longevity, resilience, adaptation and re-use etc. Use a combination of 3D models and hand drawing
to quickly create these details.
Evaluations
For both, select a minimum of three principles for each
sustainable outcome to evaluate for your precedent.
(Principles listed on page 8 of the Guide) as appropriate
to your project Use short bullet point sentences to eval-
uate the success of the design. Be concise, you should
not write extended passages of prose. You must relate
the principles to specific illustrative examples in your
building precedent to gain the marks here. Vague or ii). Envelope Assembly (Sequential Thumbnails) iii). External Wall to Ground Slab Detail
generic statements will not suffice.
Illustrate in small thumbnail diagrams the sequence of
You may make reference to your drawings and diagrams construction/ assembly of the envelope. (This focuses
included elsewhere on this page to avoid duplication if on the envelope, whereas Sheet 1 focused on the
needed (but be specific). construction of the building as a whole).
.
Use the Key Characteristics you described in Section 1
of Sheet 1 to help think about the sequence of assembly/
construction.

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