EMERSON STEPP MArch

Zero Energy Design Lab- Rapson Hall Addition

Problem: Design a third floor addition to Ralph Rapson Hall at the University of Minnesota that is Net Zero Energy.  
Solution:  We designed an aesthetically simple addition to meld with the existing building focusing on energy performance and envelope.  The addition utilizes a double skin and circulation spaces as a buffer between the interior program and exterior environment.  We designed parametrically, optimizing the various elements such as; heating and cooling thresholds and glazing percentage, to achieve the best performance while maintaining our design goals.  

Team: M. Erickson, K. Sim, and A. Taffe

Primary Programs: AutoCAD, Sketchup,  Ecotect, Illustrator, Photoshop. 3D Studio Max