Presentation Package

Keystone Library

Civil Engineering & Architecture Fall 2019

Brianna Feltch & Allen Landis

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Table of Contents
Project Overview​………………………………………………………………………...………...... 3
Universal Design…………………………………………………………………...……………….. 4
Building Requirements…………………………………………………………...…………….…. 5
Site Location……………………………………………………………………………………...…. 6
Local Input…..……………...……………………………………………………………………..…. 7
Bubble Diagram...…………………………………………………………………………………... 9
Sketches ………...……………………………………………………………………………………10
Final Sketch……...………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
Additions and Considerations…………………………………………………………………… 14
Library on Site………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Electrical Plan For First Floor……………………………………………………………………. 16
Electrical Plan For Second Floor………………………………………………………………... 17
Plumbing Plan for First Floor…………………………………………………………………..... 18
Plumbing Plan for Second Floor………………………………………………………………… 19
A-1 First Floor Plan………...……………………………………………………………………... 20
A-2 Second Floor Plan…..……………………………………………………………………….. 21
Rendered Views……………...………………………………………………………....…………. 22
Section View……………...…………………………………………………………………………. 26
A-6 Elevations……………...……………………………………………………………………….. 27
A-5 Elevations……………...……………………………………………………………………….. 28
Ground Floor Total Square Footage…………………………………………………………….. 29
Second Floor Total Square Footage…………………………………………………………….. 30

Appendix
3.1.2……………...………………………………………………………………………...…………... 1
Calculations……………...…………………………………………………………………………... 5
Partner Reflections……………...………………………………………………………….. 6
Take-A-Ways……………...…………………………………………………………………………. 8
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Project Overview

Public libraries provide people with a great, free source of

information and stories. These libraries are visited by people of
all ages looking for a large array of information. The building
was formerly an abandoned warehouse, referred to as a
brownfield, with the original dimensions of the building was 76’
x 124’ x 20’.
Students were placed into pairs and tasked with building a
public library for Noblesville, Indiana. When designing their
building, they were restricted by the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 and the Noblesville Ordinances. The Ordinances
provided crucial information relating to the maximum
occupation, max egress size and the number of exits needed.
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Universal Design

When visiting a public space, everyone wants to feel

included. There are several acts in place in order to ensure this,
including the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. By building for all people, it ensures
the minimum amount of adaptations needed for the future.
Features of Universal Design within our library include:
● Minimum of 36” width doors
● Handicap Stalls
● Elevators
● 5’ diameter to spin in a wheelchair
● 32” is the desk height to fit wheelchairs
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Building Requirements

Libraries hold something for all ages and all types of

interest. In order to ensure the minimum needs of the people
were met, we had required rooms that were required to be placed
within our library. These requirements are listed below.

Requirements for the ground Requirements for the second

floor: floor:
❖Entry and Circulation ❖Stacks
Desk ❖Public Restrooms
❖Children’s Help Desk
❖Stacks
❖Computer Terminal
❖Public Restrooms
❖Head Librarian’s Office
❖Staff Workroom /
Kitchenette
❖Staff Restroom
❖Two Meeting Rooms
❖Noblesville History
Room
❖Mechanical Room
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Site Location

The library is located in Noblesville, Indiana. It is within

the Planned Business zone. Land being classified within zones
regulates the use of land, as well as ensures safety for the
community and patrons.
Below is a map of where the library will be placed:
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Local Input

​In the modern age, libraries are losing their popularity as

the internet and e-readers take over. The younger generation no
longer visits a library frequently anymore. In order to attract the
younger generation, we reached out to students and a few
teachers at South Western High School to find out what they
want in their ideal library. Their feedback helped us decided
what to put into our library and how to lay it out.
On the next page is a copy of their responses.
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Additions and Considerations

When it came to deciding what we wanted in the library,

we focused on what would attract and satisfy the needs of the
public. In order to do this, we changed the shape of the building,
allowing us to add in more rooms and stacks to the building.
We decided to add in a café in the front left of the building,
knowing that many people travel to many coffee shops to do
work and many people would use it when they visit the library.
We added cushioned seating around the café, allowing for
people to sit and converse. We added tables closer to the curve
of the wall, ensuring people can still complete work without
being distracted by others. The tech, history and staff
workrooms act as a partition for the café to the rest of the
library, ensuring it does not disturb other citizens. The
bathrooms are the closest to the mechanical room, ensuring the
plumbing wasn't spread far throughout the building.
The classroom in the back left was added for a place that
the library can host little evens. Such as a book club, knitting
club, yoga night, or teach important skills like how to do
finances.
We also decided to have the stacks on the first floor as the
adult section, placing the teen and children's section on the
second floor. This provides ease to the older patrons, allowing
them to avoid the stairs. However, we did place an elevator next
to the stairs so should they want to go to the second floor they
can with no trouble.
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Keystone Library

Civil Engineering & Architecture Fall 2019

Brianna Feltch & Allen Landis

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Worksheet 3.1.2
1. To identify the ​Building Code​ that applies in Noblesville, review ​Section 154.04​,
Adoption of Rules by Reference​, in the Noblesville Code of Ordinances.
​ (A) Building rules of the Indiana Fire Prevention and Building Safety
Commission as set out in the following Articles of Title 675 of the Indiana
Administrative Code are hereby incorporated by reference in this code and
shall include later amendments to those Articles as the same are published in
the Indiana Register or the Indiana Administrative Code with effective dates
as fixed therein:
(1) Article 13 - Building Codes:
(a) Fire and Building Safety Standards
(b) Indiana Building Code
(c) Indiana Building Code Standards
(d) Indiana Handicapped Accessibility Code

2. Visit the Indiana Department of Homeland Security web page, Codes, Standards,
and Other Rules. On which model code is the current ​Indiana Building Code
based?
International Building Code
3. Using the International Building Code, find the use and occupancy classification of
the proposed new Keystone Building.
Classification: Group A-3 for uses of recreation, amusement, and libraries.
4. Using the International Building Code, describe each of the five types of
construction. Based on the existing structure, which of these types of construction
could the Keystone Building be? See section ​503.1. Emission type: look up 504.3
Area: 506.2
Type I and II are made using non-combustible materials. Type III is exterior
walls made using non-combustible materials, while the interior walls are made
using any material within code. Type IV exterior walls are made with
non-combustible materials and the interior walls are made of solid wood,
laminate wood, heavy timber or SCL. We decided to make the Keystone
library a Type III.
5. Compare the allowable building heights and areas (IBC 2012 table 504.3) for the
Keystone Library using different ​construction types​. What is the least restrictive
construction type that can be used for the Keystone Library? Is a fire-protective
layer required over the structural elements? Note: The letter A indicates that the
structural members are protected by a fire-rated coating or cover (gypsum
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wallboard, spray-on, or another approved method). The letter B indicates that the
structural members are not protected by an additional fire-rated coating or cover.
T​ype II and III allow for the same amount of fire protection, whereas type I is
not protected at all.
6. What materials do you propose to use for the new interior walls and floor for the
Keystone Building? Justify your answer.
For the floors, we would use tile. We do not want to use wood flooring due to cost
and potential scrapping. We also want to avoid carpeting due to how much
upkeep it would take to ensure they are clean. For the walls we will use
Gypsum boards, allowing us to paint them and decorate.
7. Use the IBC to determine the ​occupant load​ (IBC 2012 section 1004) for the
Keystone Building assuming a second floor is added per the ​Keystone Library
Renovation Preliminary Building plans​ (see Revit file). For now, conservatively
assume that the second floor is entirely stacks and that the first floor is entirely
reading rooms. In addition, because there is currently no plan to include an outside
stairway to the roof, assume that the occupants of the green roof must exit through
the second floor. The building inspector has determined, based on the planned use
of the green roof as an additional reading area, that the occupant load for the green
roof may be based on the requirements for reading rooms.
The reading rooms have a 50 per square foot, while the stacks have a gross of
100 / sq ft. The library has a max of 302 people.
8. The occupant load is used to determine the minimum egress width for each section
of the building. Use the IBC to determine the required total egress width (IBC
2012 section 1005) for the Keystone Building and for the second floor alone.
302x0.2=6.04’-Door
2nd 43+86=129x0.03=3.87’-stair width
9. Read IBC 2012 section 1021.2. What is the minimum number of exits required
for the occupant load (IBC 2012 section 1021)?
Minimum number of exits-2 or more
10.In which zoning designation does the Keystone Building property lie? (Refer to the
Keystone Library Site Location Map to help locate the site on the zoning map.)
It lies in a planned business.
11.Describe the purpose of this zoning designation. Document your answer with a
section number from the code.
From section D-1.
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12.What is the minimum lot size within this designation? Does the Keystone Property
meet this requirement? Document your answer with a section number of the code.
According to Table 6 of Commercial Buildings. The minimum lot size is 20,000
square feet. The Keystone Library is below the requirement at 9,424 square
feet.
13.What is the maximum building height according to the Noblesville ordinance?
The max height is 35 feet or 3 stories.
14.Read section 159.120 of the Noblesville Code of Ordinances. Record any
information that is important to the redevelopment of the Keystone Building.
Required off-street parking, the overhang cannot exceed 4’ or 80% of the
setback (whichever is less).
15.Is the use proposed in the Keystone Building Project permitted on this property?
Document your answer. (Hint: Check Appendix C.)
It is permitted.
16.When developing a property, when is a landscape plan required according to
section 159.181 of the Noblesville ordinances?
Any application or an improvement location permit and certificate of occupancy
17.According to section 159.181.E of the Noblesville ordinances, what types of
landscaping should be included in landscaping plans?
(1) Parking Lot Landscaping.
(a) Interior Parking Lot Landscaping.
(b) Perimeter Parking Lot Landscaping.
(2) Building Base Landscaping.
(3) Landscape Buffer Yard.
(4) Screening
18.Why is it important to research building codes and local ordinances before
beginning the design of a project?
To no the requirements and restrictions of your building. It is better to know
these now and work it into the design on the paper/ computer program.
Rather than learn about the codes later and have to rework it on the physical
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building. Also having to change things after the building is built is likely going
to cost a lot more.
19.Give some examples of how building codes protect people and property.
The codes regarding the maximum occupancy ensure that there aren’t too many
people in an area in case an emergency occurs. This code along with codes
about the number of egresses, door/stair width allows people to quickly exit a
building with minimum injury occurring in the panic.
20.How do local ordinances control development?
Local ordinances tell designers and builders what they can and can’t do.
Designers are not allowed to violate the ordinances if they do they can face
fines or possible jail time.
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Calculations
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Allen’s Partner Reflection

While working on our project my partner Brianna and I teamed

very well. She and I worked together to divide the work so that
we could better support each other. She is very organized so
this will make building our binder much easier. We were also
able to make suggestions without causing conflict within our
working relationship.

Brianna’s Partner Reflection

While working with my partner we didn’t have any conflict. Each

of us knew our strengths and we divided the work accordingly.
By doing so, we were able to optimize the short amount of time
we had. At first it was a little difficult as neither of us had ever
worked together, but within days we already working well
together. Allen was good at communicating any problems as
well as problem solving.
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Take-A-Ways

This project was quite different from any of the other

projects we have completed in this class and in any of our other
classes. It required us to use good time management,
communication, and computer skills. The lack of any of these
would be disastrous for the project.
With a lot to complete in a short amount of time, time
management was essential. Each day, we had a checklist of
things that were to be completed in the class period. Then,
within the last couple of minutes of the day, we sat together
discussed what needed to be completed the next day. Despite
trying hard to maintain a good schedule we still struggled to
finish everything on time. While all the furniture and rooms are
placed in the building, we would have liked to have painted the
walls and made the building feel more welcoming. Although
from this project we were able to learn more about our own
pace while working, which will allow us to better manage our
time in the future.
This project called for an increase in communication. Due
to the time crunch, it was important to communicate what each
partner was to be completed and ensure that each person had
their ideas in the design. Partner projects aren’t something that
we get to frequently participate in, meaning it isn’t something
that we are too comfortable with. However, this project required
us to get comfortable with working with someone else fast.
Figuring out how to incorporate each other’s ideas into the
design was a new experience and sometimes proving to be a
struggle.
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We were both able to really learn more and about

ourselves. The project showed each partner their strengths and
their weaknesses. After recognizing what one partner held a
weakness in, the other partner was able to step in and take on
that task or teach them how to complete it.