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MALAMA LEARNING CENTER
MALAMA LEARNING CENTER:Meritorious Award: InternationalThe new Malama Learning Center design merges landscape
and architecture into a unique field. Within the field, the categories of
architecture and landscape become indistinguishable. The field unites the two concepts and blends them into one
historic, geographic, cultural and environmental entity.AHUPUA’A:The organization of the Learning Center symbolizes the
ancient Hawaiian land division, the Ahupua’a. A surrounding earth-feature, the
berm, stands for the volcanic mountain ridge, the pool for the coastline. Between these two limits, a series of linear
geometric bands structure the learning center site and reach out into the
existing high-school campus.Each band contains one or more of the primary
elements of the new learning center:· Performing Arts· Teaching· The Nature
ConservancyThe bands are interrelated and connected by covered walkways.
Support functions such as service access and storage rooms are merged into the surrounding berm.ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION FIELDS:“Succession” is the chronological distribution of
organisms within an area; it results from the differential abilities of organisms
to colonize disturbed areas and from environmental changes following the
introduction of alien species.
“Ecological Succession” is the observed change over time in what is
living in a particular ecosystem. Given the history of Hawaii as the extinction
capital of the world and the fact that life in Hawaii historically arrived
through the three Ws: wind, waves, and the wings of migrating birds, the design
of the new Malama Learning Center proposes to organize the site as a series of succession
fields. The fields are laid out along
the Ahupua’a bands. Reaching into the
existing campus, the succession fields will provide a project base learning
facility and enrich the entire campus biologically and visually.OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND CONNECTION TO THE
SURROUNDINGS:Closely linked to the covered circulation system, a
network of pathways integrates the new learning center design into the overall
campus. In addition to the ecological succession fields, the design proposes
a series of landscape features that are grouped around the surrounding berm:· An elevated walkway follows the ridge of the berm
and connects the native Hawaiian gardens, the top viewing area, and the
amphitheater.
· The native Hawaiian ethno-botanical gardens are
grouped in terraces on the western ridge of the surrounding berm.
· The viewing area at the top of the berm lies about
17 feet above the center’s elevation.
From there, the users and visitors can view the historically important
hill of Pu’uokapolei as well as the natural preserve.
· The northeastern side of the berm blends into the
amphitheater, providing it with a natural backdrop and improving its acoustic
qualities.A HIGH-TECH LANA’I:The Hawaiian climate conditions and temperatures
permit outdoor activities during the entire year. The design for the new learning center transforms the traditional
concept of the Hawaiian “Lana’i” into a high-tech building element. Protected from rain, sunlight and heatgain,
a comfortable open circulation system connects all indoor and outdoor elements. This generously sized, covered circulation
area forms a system of shaded “lana’is” that enhance the integration of the
center’s different programmatic elements and fosters an interactive
group-learning environment. GREEN, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Land use, Context:The design organizes the new Learning Center in a
manner that minimizes the vehicle traffic within the entire campus. The inevitable connection between the two
perimeter parking lots is kept to the minimum necessary to accommodate the
required parking spaces. The surrounding berm protects the site of the new
learning center from noise and pollution of the surrounding roads while
providing a most welcome change in the topography on the site.By minimizing the impervious surfaces on the
site and by carefully managing and conserving the run-off water from the
center’s roof, the new center will be a model for advanced water treatment and
storage. The gardens will be irrigated
from a combination of:· Roof system water stores· Torrent water stores · Urban run off stores · Gray water treatment stores Rainwater will be collected and distributed for
irrigation, toilets etc. In addition to
this innovative approach to water conservation and protection, the design for
the new center maximizes the amount of topsoil on the site. The placement of the storage rooms and service
areas within the surrounding berm means that large new areas of topsoil and vegetation
will be available to absorb water on the site.
Gray waste water will be collected, mechanically and biologically treated
in the gray water treatment pond and re distributed for irrigation and other
appropriate use. Drought resistant,
xeriscape landscaping and planting strategies will further facilitate the
conservation and use of water for the new learning center.Energy Use:The center’s roof will act as a “Zero-Fossil Fuel
Energy Powerplant”. The roof of the new learning center consists of two
layers: The lower layer is perforated
and provides sun and heat protection. This roof is tilted up in strategic
locations in order to allow the cooling trade wind breeze to enter the new
center. The upper layer of the roof
provides rainwater protection and carries Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar
Panels. These panels will gather solar
power to provide energy for:· Hydrogen production for fuel cells· Lighting, computers, equipment, appliances· Chilled water cooling· Desiccant cooling· Domestic hot water.In addition, the combination of two roof layers
maximizes natural ventilation and non-glare daylighting of the new center. Building openings are designed to facilitate natural ventilation while the
temperature difference between shaded areas and the rooftop will create local air
movement and pleasant micro-climatic conditions within the center. Finally, the planting within the center’s
courtyards is designed to cool the center’s rooms through the evaporation of
irrigation water during the day.Natural Ventilation and Daylighting:Beneath the two roof layers that shield the center
from sun, heat-gain and rainwater, the building elements are organized in a
pavilion system. Most of the pavilions contain only one program element each,
thus maximizing the buildings’ wall surface areas. This strategy organizes the
buildings to allow maximum air- flow around all structures. All circulation
areas are located in open air corridors that are connected to the various courtyards,
and are sheltered by the roof layers from sun and rain. Due to the overall reduction of heat-gain
and glare by the roof layers, the exterior walls of the buildings can be kept
extremely open and light.Occupant Health and Comfort and Productivity:Ventilation will be based on a dual system: Natural ventilation will be enhanced by a
zero fossil fuel HVAC system that will be activated for rooms with constant
humidity and temperature requirements and during times when the natural
ventilation is insufficient to provide comfort for the users of the center.Daylight
is provided within the center’s pavilions by generous wall openings and
skylights as well as by translucent wall elements. Energy, water, electricity
and data infrastructure are placed beneath the shaded circulation system and
form a complete plug and play infrastructure network that connects all indoor and outdoor activities. Raised floors are provided in all offices,
classrooms and laboratories to allow maximum freedom of connection to the
network. Building materials will be
made from renewable sources and toxic finishes and equipment will be
avoided. Ergonomic furniture and
equipment design and location will enhance the well- being and comfort of the
Malama Learning Center inhabitants.Barrier-free Design:The entire Malama Learning Center is organized on one
level. This allows a completely
barrier-free environment for all project elements. Access to lower seating levels of the performance hall and the
amphitheater is provided by disabled elevators.
and architecture into a unique field. Within the field, the categories of
architecture and landscape become indistinguishable. The field unites the two concepts and blends them into one
historic, geographic, cultural and environmental entity.AHUPUA’A:The organization of the Learning Center symbolizes the
ancient Hawaiian land division, the Ahupua’a. A surrounding earth-feature, the
berm, stands for the volcanic mountain ridge, the pool for the coastline. Between these two limits, a series of linear
geometric bands structure the learning center site and reach out into the
existing high-school campus.Each band contains one or more of the primary
elements of the new learning center:· Performing Arts· Teaching· The Nature
ConservancyThe bands are interrelated and connected by covered walkways.
Support functions such as service access and storage rooms are merged into the surrounding berm.ECOLOGICAL SUCCESSION FIELDS:“Succession” is the chronological distribution of
organisms within an area; it results from the differential abilities of organisms
to colonize disturbed areas and from environmental changes following the
introduction of alien species.
“Ecological Succession” is the observed change over time in what is
living in a particular ecosystem. Given the history of Hawaii as the extinction
capital of the world and the fact that life in Hawaii historically arrived
through the three Ws: wind, waves, and the wings of migrating birds, the design
of the new Malama Learning Center proposes to organize the site as a series of succession
fields. The fields are laid out along
the Ahupua’a bands. Reaching into the
existing campus, the succession fields will provide a project base learning
facility and enrich the entire campus biologically and visually.OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND CONNECTION TO THE
SURROUNDINGS:Closely linked to the covered circulation system, a
network of pathways integrates the new learning center design into the overall
campus. In addition to the ecological succession fields, the design proposes
a series of landscape features that are grouped around the surrounding berm:· An elevated walkway follows the ridge of the berm
and connects the native Hawaiian gardens, the top viewing area, and the
amphitheater.
· The native Hawaiian ethno-botanical gardens are
grouped in terraces on the western ridge of the surrounding berm.
· The viewing area at the top of the berm lies about
17 feet above the center’s elevation.
From there, the users and visitors can view the historically important
hill of Pu’uokapolei as well as the natural preserve.
· The northeastern side of the berm blends into the
amphitheater, providing it with a natural backdrop and improving its acoustic
qualities.A HIGH-TECH LANA’I:The Hawaiian climate conditions and temperatures
permit outdoor activities during the entire year. The design for the new learning center transforms the traditional
concept of the Hawaiian “Lana’i” into a high-tech building element. Protected from rain, sunlight and heatgain,
a comfortable open circulation system connects all indoor and outdoor elements. This generously sized, covered circulation
area forms a system of shaded “lana’is” that enhance the integration of the
center’s different programmatic elements and fosters an interactive
group-learning environment. GREEN, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Land use, Context:The design organizes the new Learning Center in a
manner that minimizes the vehicle traffic within the entire campus. The inevitable connection between the two
perimeter parking lots is kept to the minimum necessary to accommodate the
required parking spaces. The surrounding berm protects the site of the new
learning center from noise and pollution of the surrounding roads while
providing a most welcome change in the topography on the site.By minimizing the impervious surfaces on the
site and by carefully managing and conserving the run-off water from the
center’s roof, the new center will be a model for advanced water treatment and
storage. The gardens will be irrigated
from a combination of:· Roof system water stores· Torrent water stores · Urban run off stores · Gray water treatment stores Rainwater will be collected and distributed for
irrigation, toilets etc. In addition to
this innovative approach to water conservation and protection, the design for
the new center maximizes the amount of topsoil on the site. The placement of the storage rooms and service
areas within the surrounding berm means that large new areas of topsoil and vegetation
will be available to absorb water on the site.
Gray waste water will be collected, mechanically and biologically treated
in the gray water treatment pond and re distributed for irrigation and other
appropriate use. Drought resistant,
xeriscape landscaping and planting strategies will further facilitate the
conservation and use of water for the new learning center.Energy Use:The center’s roof will act as a “Zero-Fossil Fuel
Energy Powerplant”. The roof of the new learning center consists of two
layers: The lower layer is perforated
and provides sun and heat protection. This roof is tilted up in strategic
locations in order to allow the cooling trade wind breeze to enter the new
center. The upper layer of the roof
provides rainwater protection and carries Photovoltaic and Thermal Solar
Panels. These panels will gather solar
power to provide energy for:· Hydrogen production for fuel cells· Lighting, computers, equipment, appliances· Chilled water cooling· Desiccant cooling· Domestic hot water.In addition, the combination of two roof layers
maximizes natural ventilation and non-glare daylighting of the new center. Building openings are designed to facilitate natural ventilation while the
temperature difference between shaded areas and the rooftop will create local air
movement and pleasant micro-climatic conditions within the center. Finally, the planting within the center’s
courtyards is designed to cool the center’s rooms through the evaporation of
irrigation water during the day.Natural Ventilation and Daylighting:Beneath the two roof layers that shield the center
from sun, heat-gain and rainwater, the building elements are organized in a
pavilion system. Most of the pavilions contain only one program element each,
thus maximizing the buildings’ wall surface areas. This strategy organizes the
buildings to allow maximum air- flow around all structures. All circulation
areas are located in open air corridors that are connected to the various courtyards,
and are sheltered by the roof layers from sun and rain. Due to the overall reduction of heat-gain
and glare by the roof layers, the exterior walls of the buildings can be kept
extremely open and light.Occupant Health and Comfort and Productivity:Ventilation will be based on a dual system: Natural ventilation will be enhanced by a
zero fossil fuel HVAC system that will be activated for rooms with constant
humidity and temperature requirements and during times when the natural
ventilation is insufficient to provide comfort for the users of the center.Daylight
is provided within the center’s pavilions by generous wall openings and
skylights as well as by translucent wall elements. Energy, water, electricity
and data infrastructure are placed beneath the shaded circulation system and
form a complete plug and play infrastructure network that connects all indoor and outdoor activities. Raised floors are provided in all offices,
classrooms and laboratories to allow maximum freedom of connection to the
network. Building materials will be
made from renewable sources and toxic finishes and equipment will be
avoided. Ergonomic furniture and
equipment design and location will enhance the well- being and comfort of the
Malama Learning Center inhabitants.Barrier-free Design:The entire Malama Learning Center is organized on one
level. This allows a completely
barrier-free environment for all project elements. Access to lower seating levels of the performance hall and the
amphitheater is provided by disabled elevators.
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