April 2013

Fitness Centre
TIA 1800 Applied Architectural Technology 2 Client : University of Huddersfield
Justyna Lipinska

The Client University of Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield wants to replace the existing Sports Centre with a purpose-built fitness centre Relatively simple building of no more than two storey's Building that provides contrast from other local buildings Building located in the centre of University campus

The Location

The site is located on the Huddersfield University campus The site is owned by the University of Huddersfield The site is flat and triangular building not to be triangular The site is being used by students and staff to move around the campus The site is also being used as a resting area with benches and grass available for students and staff The site location provides attractive views of the Huddrsfield Canal

Site Analysis
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Advantages Good south facing site to capture solar gain advantage for the Passive solar system Attractive views of the Canal Pedestrian and vehicle access available to the site Trees near the canal create shading Good resting location for staff and students

Disadvantages Trees near the canal block out solar gain Limited parking space creating traffic around the site Tight site minimum construction storage on the site

Site Analysis Cont.

Design Generators
Screw pile foundation sustainable and environmentally friendly Minimum waste on sitecomponents manufactured off site

Sustainable Design
Natural Lighting to reduce use of artificial energy

Recyclable Steel Frame

Fitness Centre
Minimal windows to north

Water Conservation

Natural Ventilation System

Large windows to south

Under Floor Heating

Case Study - Wessex Water, Bath

E- shaped, naturally ventilated building Steel frame with exposed precast concrete floor units providing an open feel to the building Blends into natural landscape to minimise its visual impact and promote natural ventilation Issues addressed included emissions, waste, resource depletion and recyclability The building is heated by a combination of solar water heating and condensing boilers Rainwater from the roofs is collected to provide toilet flushing

Case Study Arup Campus, Blythe Valley Park, Solihull

Naturally Ventilated building Exposed transverse steel frame supporting precast concrete floors and ceiling panels This construction minimises structural costs, depth and weight. On-site activities were kept to a minimum. The building is clad in timber The cladding and glazing are variously arranged to suit the building orientation and minimise solar gain and glare.

Natural Ventilation Single Sided

Rooms

with windows on only one side The surrounding air is often cold in winter, therefore windows cannot be opened for a long time. To overcome this problem pulse ventilation is used - Windows are opened for short periods of time ensuring that the air in the rooms is replaced quickly This ventilation applies to some rooms in the Fitness Centre building

Winter

Natural Ventilation Cross Ventilation

Cross Ventilation is achieved using windows on two sides of the room This creates a current of air across the room If the windows on both sides of the room are open, the overpressure on the side of the building facing into the wind and/or low pressure on the opposite sheltered side will create a current of air through the room/rooms from the exposed side to the sheltered side To ensure optimal airflow with as few draughts as possible, the windows on the side of the building that is facing the wind are not opened as much as the windows on the sheltered side This applies to some rooms in the Fitness Centre building with more than one window opening

Oasis Rainwater Harvesting System

Rainwater Harvesting saves up to 50% of mains water cost A volume of rainwater is kept out of the storm-water management system, helping to reduce flooring risks Water from the roof is filtered and stored in the tank, from where it is pumped on demand to garden taps, washing machines and toilets Rainwater is a free, natural, environmentally friendly resource.

Fitness Centre Ground Floor plan

Reception 86 m2 Caf- 90 m2 Cardio Gym- 85 m2 Plant Room- 12 m2 Storage 5 m2 Changing Rooms- 80 m2 Office 37 m2

Fitness Centre First Floor plan

Main Studio 160 m2 Weights Room- 70 m2 Women's Space- 34 m2 Spin Room 27 m2 Storage- 26 m2 Toilets - 50 m2

Fire exit paths

Ground Floor First Floor

Elevations
South Elevation North Elevation

Elevations Cont.
East Elevation West Elevation

Section

Construction Information

Green Roof Construction

Frame : Steel Frame Floors- Precast Concrete Foundation Screw Pile (fast cost effective installation, environmental sustainability) Windows- Double Glazed Roof Green Roof Walls Light steel infill walls (fast, easy installation) + two layers of fire-resistant plasterboard to the internal face will provide or up to 90 minutes fire resistance

Screw Pile Foundation

Detail 1- Light Steel Infill Wall

Detail 2 Screw Pile Foundation

Detail 3- Green Roof

Fitness Centre - interiors

Reception/Cafe

Reception

Interiors cont.

Cardio Gym

Main Studio

Fitness Centre April 2013

Fitness Centre- April 2013