Choosing a Site

Statement:

Based on the extreme climate of New England, successful historic climate mitigation traditions can be used as a precedent for redefining active systems in the 21^st century.

Program:

An educational facility that allows for the learning process of the redefinition of active system.  The program will be based on the three major climate conditions of New England: bitter cold, hot and humid, comfortable.  Program activities will include the act of forming ones own comfort. 

Site Criteria:

Medium to low density, full climate exposure; sun and wind elements, mixed use area, flexible zoning allowance, high user exposure

Analysis Ideas:

Possible analysis would stem from sun and wind studies, site elevations, site sections, relationship to water elements. 

First Choice:

15 Medway Street, Boston, MA – Dorchester/Milton Line

Benefits                                                Limitations

High User Exposure                            Use of research ideals may be limited

Medium Density

Full Element Exposure

Multiple use possibility

Suburban

Second Choice:

Camp Yomechas, Middleborough, MA

Benefits                                                Limitations

Low Density                                         Low user exposure

Freedom to use research ideals          Low people density

Incorporation to existing education      Limited successful building use possibilities

            program

Full element exposure

So, I am leaning towards the suburban site, because I think the site forces may allow for a stronger design.  I would like to have some outside insight, though, to make my final decision.