In order to actualize the project requirement of utilizing integrated and collaborative workflows to deliver a comprehensive building design, achieve sustainability and energy efficiency, enable immediate reoccupation, and deliver an economically-efficient project budget, the team derived three core principles: Performance, Endurance, and Connectivity.
Life-Cycle Processes in Action.
In Performance, the team focused on achieving high-performance throughout the building’s lifecycle, from design to disassembly.
Physical Resilience over Time.
The team’s design for 350 Mission is planned to withstand the tests of time. Significant measures were executed to ensure the structure of the building will combat the effects of a seismic event as well as have appropriate life safety systems.
Real-Time User Interaction.
It was important to connect the design of the 350 Mission with the building occupants and the surrounding community. The team approached this “connection” with the public through thorough architectural and environmental enhancement, as well as education in sustainability.
PERFORMANCE
ENDURANCE
CONNECTIVITY
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