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Adaptable Icon: Revitalizing Urban Spaces with Sustainable Hotel Design, Study notes of Architecture
The concept of creating an adaptable icon, using the example of a hotel on the canal walk of indianapolis. The author investigates why the northern half of the canal sees less foot traffic than the southern half and proposes a design for a sustainable hotel that could attract visitors, connect them to the community, and reinvest in infrastructure. The document also discusses the importance of sustainable design, including wind power, water retention, and green space.
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An
Adaptable
Icon
Brandon
Hoopingarner
The Canal Walk of Indianapolis is a focal point of urban culture and an icon of revitalization. However, the Northern half of the canal sees less foot traffic than the southern half
- why?
Southern
Half
Northern
Half
Why
no
Hotel?
A
Canal
Walk
Investigation
Is it possible to create an adaptable icon that
can: •
Attract canal visitors
Connect Hotel visitors to Indy via the canal - Reinvest in community infrastructure - Promote future infill through example - Suffice through sustainable adaptation
Influence
Growth
Sustainable Design adapting to the climate and environment
Wind Power - Water Retention
Living Machine
Green Space - Etc. Passive
Active systems Accommodating for future change by implementing procedures for adaptation
- e.g.
A
Surge Hospital
Connection to existing hospital network via People Mover - Flexible Space - Diverse Activity (Hospice, Pharmacy, Food, etc.)
Suffice
through
Sustainable
Adaptation
Site
Plan
South
Elevation
North
Elevation
West
Elevation
Hotel
Entrance
Vehicular
Character
Structural
Model
Concrete
Steel
Wind
Sail
Nano Vent
Skin
Wind dominant from Southwest
- manipulate tower to streamline currents