Pompeii Archaeological Laboratory
The Pompeii Laboratory Project focused on building systems and a first attempt at HVAC. This approach focused less on complex design, and more on designing a building which structural, mechanical, and passive systems work seamlessly.
The focus of this building and site was on sustainable concepts, HVAC plans, and complex wall sections. As my first project with my LEED Green Associate Credential, I focused on in depth research of sustainable systems, including solar energy, passive ventilation, water collection, solar water heaters, and passive cooling and heating.
Complex Systems | Sustainable Design
The building has extreme focus on sustainable features that run the building, as well as help the biodiversity of the surrounding site. The building features a lower level and top level green roof, as well as a communal butterfly garden on the second floor balcony. Each green space uses water collection basins which collect and filter rainwater for non-potable uses throughout the building and irrigation. The building also incorporates a geothermal system along with floor radiant HVAC within each concrete slab.
Spring of Junior Year - Spring 2021