Project Description
The objective of this project is to renovate the Keystone Library in Noblesville Indiana. The redeveloped building would serve as a public library, with additional components to make the building more safe and efficient. Also, the design plan will take into consideration the parking, traffic flow, grading and storm water management aspect of the site.
The constraints of the building site include the following:
Only half of this library will have a second floor. The first floor roof will be converted to a green roof, which will be accessible to the public.
The constraints of the building site include the following:
- Follow building codes and regulations
- Fully utilized structure
- Modern entryway and vestibule
- Accessible elevator
- First Floor:
- Entry and Circulation Desk
- Children's Help Desk
- Stacks and computer terminals
- Public restroom
- Head Librarian Office
- Staff workroom/kitchenette
- Two meeting rooms
- Noblesville history room
- Mechanical room
- Second Floor:
- Stacks
- Public restroom
Only half of this library will have a second floor. The first floor roof will be converted to a green roof, which will be accessible to the public.
Planning
Bubble Diagram 1, Bubble Diagram 2, Bubble Diagram 3, Rough Sketch 1, Rough Sketch 2, Final Sketch
Code and Regulations
Calculations
3.1.6 Floor Type
3.2.2 Loads
Room Schedule
Dimensioned Floor Plan
Four Elevations
Section Views
Conclusion
From this project I have learned a variety of skills and gained a considerable amount of knowledge that goes into building a structure as simple as a library. I have become decent in using Revit (architecture structural building software), despite its many confusing restrictions and access it throws my way. Although we went through the project fairly quickly, as well as the many activities that came with the project, I especially enjoyed the land surveying activity that included all the neat equipment that was needed. Throughout the project, it became clearer and clearer to me that even though working with a group may be a hassle, it proved to be more efficient. And I also learned that communication was key in everything that we did.