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Land Use and Development Regulations

1. Identify the Building Code that applies in Noblesville by reviewing Section 154.04 Adoption of Rules by Reference in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances.
Articles of Title 675 of the Indiana Administrative Code
2. Visit the Indiana Association of Building Officials website at http://www.iabo.com/ and follow the link to Current Codes. On which model code is the current Indiana Building Code based?
Based on: 2006 International Building Code (1st printing) with Indiana Amendments,
Effective June 16, 2008
3. Using the International Building Code, find the Use and Occupancy classification of the proposed new Keystone Building.
Assembly
4. Using the International Building Code, describe each of the four types of construction. Based on the existing structure, under which of these types of construction could the Keystone Building fall? See section 503.1.
Types I & II - Constructed of noncombustible materials
Type III - Exterior is made of noncombustible materials. Interior is made of fire-retardant-treated wood.
Type IV - Exterior is made of noncombustible materials.  Interior is of solid or laminated wood.
Type V - Walls, floors, roofs, and exits can be made of any type of material.
5. Compare the allowable Building Heights and Areas (IBC 2009 Table 503) for the Keystone Library using different construction types. What is the least restrictive construction type that can be used for the Keystone Library? Is a fire-protective layer required over the structural elements? Note: The letter A indicates that the structural members are protected by a fire-rated coating or cover (sheetrock, spray on, or another approved method). The letter B indicates that the structural members are not protected by an additional fire-rated coating or cover.
Construction group A-5 is the most unrestrictive.  The only kind you can't use would be Type 5. 
6. What materials do you propose to use for the new interior walls and floor for the Keystone Building? Justify your answer.
It would be smart to use concrete walls or cinderblocks because they are extremely strong as well as good at preventing or containing fire.  Also it would make sense to use tile instead of carpet because there will be so much traffic coming through with snow, water, and dirty shoes.
7. Use the IBC to determine the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1004) for the Keystone Building assuming a second floor is added. For now, conservatively assume that the second floor is entirely stacks and that the first floor is entirely reading rooms. In addition, because there is currently no plan to include an outside stairway to the roof, assume that the occupants of the green roof must exit through the 2nd floor. The building inspector has determined, based on the planned use of the green roof as additional reading area, that the occupant load for the green roof may be based on the requirements for reading rooms.
On the first floor, there can only be 188 people at one time.On the second floor there can be up to 43 people at one time. 86 will be able to be on the green roof at a time enjoying the beautiful view of paper as they waste their lives away reading.
8. The occupant load is used to determine the minimum egress width for the building. Use the IBC to determine the required total egress width (IBC 2009 Section 1005) for the Keystone Building including the second floor.
1005.1 Minimum required egress width. The means of egress width shall not be less than required by this section. The total width of means of egress in inches (mm) shall not be less than the total occupant load served by the means of egress multiplied by 0.3 inch (7.62 mm) per occupant
9. What is the minimum number of exits required for the Occupant Load (IBC 2009 Section 1021)?
The egress has to be 63.4 inches wide.
10. Read IBC 2009 Section 1021.2. Is it permissible to have only a single exit from the ground floor? From the second floor? Justify your answers.
It must have at least 2 exits for each floor.
11. In which zoning designation does the Keystone building property lie? (Refer to the Keystone Library Site Location Map to help locate the site on the zoning map.)
Its located in the Corporate Campus Planned District
12. Describe the purpose of this zoning designation. Document your answer with a section number from the code.
(H)     Corporate Campus Planned Development District (CCPD)
          (1)     Purpose and Procedures. The purpose of the Corporate Campus Planned Development District (CCPD) is to encourage economic development activity and high quality, well-integrated development both north and south of the 146th Street corridor, east of State Road 37 to Prairie Baptist Road and Atlantic Road, and north of the I-69 interchange. This district is intended to provide for a broad range of uses, thus expanding employment opportunities in Noblesville and enhancing its tax base. Within this district are a number of subdistricts that represent various physical character areas. Although the CCPD District shall be developed in a unified and coordinated fashion, each of the subdistricts has tailored a purpose, use, bulk and site development standards reflective of its location, function, and desired appearance within the corporate campus park. It is the intent of this district to augment the other bulk provisions of this chapter. When not specifically addressed by this district, the bulk standard provisions of this chapter shall apply.
13. What is the minimum lot size within this designation? Does the Keystone Property meet this requirement? Document your answer with a section number of the code.
I cannot locate this is the IBC.
14. What is the maximum building height according to the Noblesville ordinance?
Between 2-4 stories for commercial buildings.
15. Read Section 159.120 of the Noblesville Code of Ordinances. Record any information that is important to the redevelopment of the Keystone building.
(1)     No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
(2)     No structure shall be erected or altered to provide for greater height or bulk; to accommodate or house a greater number of families; to occupy a greater percentage of lot area; to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards, or other open spaces than herein required, or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter.         
 (3)     No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein.  Yards or lots created after the effective date of this chapter shall meet at least the minimum requirements set forth herein.  No part of a yard or other open space or off-street parking or loading space required in connection with any building for the purpose of complying with this chapter shall be included as part of a yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other building.
16. Is the Use proposed in Keystone Building Project permitted on this property? Document your answer.
The building seems like it would be a great fit for the area and it meets all the requirements.17. When developing a property, when is landscaping and screening required?
Landscaping is required for all residential and commercial buildings.

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Adding Up To Green

Conclusion

1.    What types of professionals should be included on a project team and throughout the project in order to obtain a LEED ID credit?
       Architecture or Residential Desginer
       Green Builders
       Habitat Restorer

2.    What specific solar orientation practices can earn LEED credit?
       The east-west axis of the building is within 15 degrees of due east-west
       Glazing area on north or south walls is at least 50% greater than the area on east or west facing walls

3.    What types of sites should be avoided in order to obtain LEED credit?

       Land that is below the FEMA 100 year flood plain

       Land that was previously park land

       Any site within 100 feet of water

4.    What basic landscape design practices should be followed in order to obtain LEED credits?

       Any turf must be drought tolerant
       Do not use turf with a slope of 25%
       All compacted soil must be tilled to at least 6 inches
5.    What are some ways that architects can obtain LEED credits concerning water efficiency?

       Reuse of graywater
       High efficiency irrigation systems
       High efficiency fixtures and fittings

1.    What building components or systems can be enhanced to contribute to LEED credits that promote energy efficiency?

       Pipe Insulation
       Advanced Lighting Package
       Refrigerant Charge Test
2.    How can the choices of (or use of) materials affect the LEED rating of a home?

       Choose an efficient framing system as well as doing all the fabrication off-site
3.    What is required to earn LEED credits with respect to moisture and indoor pollutants in kitchens and bathrooms?

       Dehumidification equiptment with the capacity to keep the air at or below 60% humidity
       Also have an adequate HVAC system to remove indoor air pollutants
4.    From a public relations perspective, why might a company want to have a high LEED score?

       Not only do they earn tax credit, but they can also use them as bragging rights that earn an advantage

Green Building and Sustainable Design

1.  Rainfall falls on most parcels of property throughout the world. Describe one method that could be used to collect this natural resource.

Simply placing barrels that are piped into by the gutters or eaves is an easy method to collect and store rainfall.

Website: http//www.calfinder.com/blog/green-remodeling/rainwater
2.  Describe an innovative construction method or technique that benefits the environment.

A method called rammed earth is used to help maintain the environment.  It takes all natural products and compacts them into making bricks for houses.

Website: http//www.greenhomebuilding.com/rammedearth.htm
3.   During the construction cycle of the building, materials and components are delivered to the site. List a strategy that you will use to recycle the waste produced during the construction phase. 

      Estimate the types and quantities of waste the project will generate and determine a schedule of when the wastes will be developed.  Work with all suppliers to reduce waste on a project by asking them to buy back unused product.
Website: http//www.neo.ne.gov/home_const/factsheets/const_waste_min.htm

4.  Energy use is high in commercial buildings. What might a designer do to reduce energy consumption in a building?

 Super efficient windows, lighting fixtures, and sustainable construction materials and design can make a major impact on energy performance.
Website: http//www.areadevelopment.com/viewpoint/august09/reduce-commercial-building-energy-costs013.shtml

5.   Building sites offer natural resources that can be utilized for the life of the building. Describe a method to use a site’s natural resources in the construction of the structure.        

Using sod on the old frontier was very green and also was very sustainable.  You can dig up new sod and repair the house at any time.     
Website: http//www.nebraskastudies.org/0500/frameset_reset.htm

Conclusion

1.  Describe an original green and sustainable idea that you have. Choose one that is not currently in use as far as you know.

In very snowy regions, you could have a large black container that will act as a catcher of snow.  Get a pipe to connect to the house where it can send clean and cold water straight inside to the house.

2.  Describe an improvement that you believe could be made to the building where you live. Describe why it is an improvement.

At my house, the windows could be changed so that they are not wide open to the hot summer sun.  This would help reduce the need for using the air conditioner as much.

Building Elements

1. Why is wood so often used for residential buildings?

Wood is highly used because it is relatively cheap and available everywhere.
2. What alternatives to wood frame construction are available and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?

- Steel Framing

Pros: Is much sturdier than wood, Lighter than wood, Doesn't warp or expand

Cons: Special tools are needed, Builders are unfamiliar

- Adobe

Pros: Easily available in some reasons
Cons: Possibiltiy to get sick much easier than normal homes 

3. How are trusses able to span large distances?

If they are layed vertically, it makes the truss much stronger and the deflection is much less.

4. What framing systems are used to support residential roofs?

A popular method of framing is diagonal bracing.  It makes them much stronger by forming triangles.

5. How are different roof styles and pitches related to different architectural styles?
Some styles may be chosen due to the fact that there is restricted materials or heigth constraints.  Other roof styles may be picked by the builder due to cost or by the owner's desire.

WEST POINT BRIDGE

WEST POINT BRIDGE: 

How do we design the best bridge? Let's go on an Information Hunt, looking for clues.

Find the words and definitions in West Point Bridge Design HELP and fill in the blanks below.

1.      Click on HELP. Then select Help Topics.

2.      You can type the word you’re looking for, or scroll down.  Once you see the word, double click on the word you want to look up.

A.     Materials:

1.      Look up materials.  List the 3 different types of materials

• Carbon Steel
• High Strength Low-Alloy Steel
• Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy Steel

2.      Scroll down to Notes and Tips. Read the section.

         List strength and expense for each type of material.   

	Type of material	Strength (weak to strong)	Cost (least to most)
1.	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel	Carbon Steel
2.	High Strength Low-Alloy Steel	High Strength Low-Alloy Steel	High Strength Low-Alloy Steel
3.	Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy Steel	Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy Steel	Quenched and Tempered Low-Alloy Steel

 B.     Cross-Sections

1. Go back to Index. Look up cross-section.  Choose Cross-Section from menu.  List the 2 different types of cross sections.
2. Go back to Index. Look up cross-section.  Choose the line that names the 2 cross section types. from the menu.
3. Look for the boxes that describe when it is most economical to use each type of cross section.

Type of cross section	Better to use for: (tension or compression)	Shown as what color (blue or red)
Solid Bar	Tension	Blue
Hollow Tube	Compression	Red

C.     Engineering Design Process: What are the steps?

1. Go back to Index. Look up engineering design process.  Choose The Engineering Design Process from the menu.
2. List the 7 steps.

      1.      Identifty the Problem

2.      Define the Problem 

3.      Develop Alternative Solutions

4.      Analyze and compare alternative solutions 

      5.      Select the best alternative

6.      Implement the solution

7.      Evaluate the results

 

How do we optimize our bridge design?

Let's go on an Information Hunt, looking for clues.

A.  Find the How to Design a Bridge page from the help index.  What is the objective?

B.  Go to each step of the Design Process flowchart.  Read about the step, especially the Notes & Tips section.  Enter one important fact from each step.

¨     Select a Site Configuration

¨     Decide on a Truss Configuration

¨     Draw Joints

¨     Draw Members

¨     Load Test Your Design

¨     Strengthen All Unsafe Members

¨     Optimize the Member Properties

¨     Optimize the Shape of the Truss

¨     Find the Optimum Truss Configuration

¨     Find the Optimum Site Configuration

¨     Choose the Optimum Design

¨     Record Your Design