Okay, so various members have started making threads for individual projects. Other have made new cities and some are making models of already existing cities!
So I decided to [sort of] combine all three! So I will be making my own models for Seattle. Umm.. I plan on adding much more detail since all projects are individual and then compile them together in Google Earth so show what the skyline would look like before-and-after. I'll also add some info like height [and it's rank].
4th & Spring:
Height: 648 ft
Floors: 46
Use: Office
Rank: 6th
Description:
Sections: The building is composed of 13 sections. Each section has 4 floors [except for base and top] and 2 atriums. The atriums are located on the sides of the building and are home to a tree per atrium.
Structure: The buildings support-frame is made up of a lattice design that surrounds the floors. This creates column-less floor plans. The core is also smaller because the weight is being distributed on the frame. The lattice structure also supports the building in case of an earthquake. It allows the building to twist and bend at a right frequency so that it stays up while holding the skyscraper stiff enough for a person to walk on.
Shape: Since the building is located in Seattle's CBD it is surrounded by buildings which block sunlight and views. The eye-shape allows more light to enter the building, while maximizing views from all angles. The shape also allows the wind to glide through the building more smoothly, reducing wind pressure on the structure.
Light: The floor-to-floor height is 13 ft 6 in to allow the maximum amount of light to enter the building. The windows use the sun's rays to heat the building during cold months. The roof has 56 solar panels which can swivel in any direction, this allows the panels flip and rotate in the suns direction to get as much light as possible. Light sensors across the building control the amount of lights being used and their brightness [ex. a light in a higher floor might be dimmer than a light on the lower floors].
Water: The building has 2 large water tanks, one is located underground, while a much smaller one is located on the last floor. Water from rain is collected in the underground tank where it can be used to irrigate the building's plants, used for the buildings bathroom network, etc... The smaller tank at the top is filled during Summer months when it's hot. Water is pumped up the building, it then enters a series of pipes which travel across the building. This keeps the building cool, allowing less A/C to run at once.
Air: Each section has 2 atriums. These atriums act as natural ventilation for the section. Small valves can be opened to allow natural air to enter the atrium. When closed the A/C will continuously and evenly circulate the section.
Fire: In case of a fire, a section blocks the A/C from the rest of the sections. Smoke is then pumped out via atrium floors so that smoke is exhausted as soon as possible. Emergency escalators are pressurized so that smoke won't enter, and in case it does enter, the smoke pumps begin to pump at a faster rate than those outside.
Plaza: The plaza is open to the public with as little obstruction as possible. The area fills up during Summer months for the annual Seafair parade but also every day as thousands of people go to work. Bike racks as well as seating is available. The lamp posts are solar powered and use LED lights, lasting longer and using less energy.
Parking: The building has 400 underground parking spots.
Technology: The entire building is Wi-Fi enabled. Low energy lights will be used across the building. Each elevator has a tv tunned to various channels including CNN, NBC and local broadcasters.
Sorry about my longggg description but I like explaining what my buildings are all about. It makes more sense and it's better than just posting a picture imo. I hope you guys read it! More renderings will come!
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