Reviewed Structural system and made the following changes:
1. Clear story windows
a. At the top of structure will help allow to regulate interior pressures during tornado. keeping the building from
exploding due to interior/exterior pressures being different
b. Will also help allow natural day lighting into the space without worrying about hail breaking out large skylights.
2. All trusses need to be the same
a. Entrances were most vulnerable in my designs due to me cutting my truss short and diverting its loads
another direction. It put to much pressure on the single foot connecting it to the ground.
b. The truss can extrude from the buildings interior and create a focal point and help locate the entrances
c. the extruded truss could be a good spot to provide walking access to the roof since you would be be able to
bike down such a narrow part.
d. Making all trusses the exact same size would also help cut costs building the facility.
Items for next meeting (scheduled for around Labor day at the site)
1. Review of Program (bubble diagrams)
2. Site plan with main entrances, buildings (option 1 and option 3), parking, climate analysis, sustainable strategies,
views, etc... showing how each element will be connected and help the overall site mesh.