IDENTIFIER 1

CIRCULATION SPACES AND UNIVERSAL

ACCESSIBILITY
Indicator: SC.5 Design and Synthesis
Applicable Standard: ADA Standards for
Accessible Design, Section 403.5.1 (Minimum
Width of Accessible Routes).
Plan Reference:
1 2 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8
Main corridors such as the "Hall" and the "Service
Hall" comply with the minimum width of 36 inches
required by the ADA standard, ensuring the 40.00 40.00 35.00 26.00 9.00 27.00 27.00
transit of individuals with reduced mobility or
wheelchair users.
Justification:
This arrangement addresses the need for
universal accessibility, ensuring that all users can
move easily through the space. The design 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51

promotes ergonomic and functional circulation,

aligned with the principles of social equity
established in indicator SC.5.
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EVACUATION SYSTEM AND FIRE SAFETY
Indicator: SC.6 System Integration
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Applicable Standard: IBC 2021, Chapter 10,
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Section 1006.2 (Evacuation Route and Maximum 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 14 15
16 17 18 19
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Distance Requirements).
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Plan Reference:
The design includes multiple evacuation routes
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connected to main exits, complying with the F
maximum distance of 20 feet from any point
within the larger spaces. Emergency doors open 58

in the direction of evacuation flow and are '

equipped with panic bars.
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102 General
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Warehouse 60
Justification: Reception 105
188.30 ft²
2444.20 ft² Descharge
These measures ensure occupant safety during 01
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571.10 ft²

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an emergency, complying with evacuation

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regulations. Furthermore, the architectural 10'-3"

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planning considers ergonomic and functional 05
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aspects, integrating accessible and safe routes.
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Hall
240.10 ft² G
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Public
Computer
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635.55 ft² 107 03 09 64

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Store 101

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Room
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442.90 ft² Hall 258.60 ft²

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Cafeteria

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2127.80 ft²

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569.25 ft²

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RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM D
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Indicator: SC.6 System Integration

14.38

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Applicable Standard: Texas Building Code,

Section 1303.5 (Rainwater Harvesting). 10
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117 114 111 108

Plan Reference:

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Room 1 Foyer

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57.75 ft²
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1172.95 ft² 110

Justification:

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Men's Bathroom

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430.60 ft²

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This system promotes sustainability by reducing B
the reliance on potable water for non-essential 80

uses. Additionally, it enhances the building's

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HVAC and Ventilation on the First Floor

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Indicator: SC.6 System Integration.
Reference on the Plan:
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The HVAC systems are strategically located in
central positions, minimizing duct runs and
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ensuring uniform air distribution in the main areas.

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Architectural Justification:

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The HVAC system planning ensures energy

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efficiency and thermal comfort for users. The

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central location allows for optimal air conditioning

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distribution without interfering with the interior

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layout. By integrating vertical ducts into structural

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walls or technical areas, interruptions to the

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architectural design are avoided, maintaining a
clean and functional aesthetic. This technical AR301 - TVIII ARCHITECTURE AND CITY N JONES-VARGAS 3/16" = 1'-0" 03-12-2024
solution not only maximizes energy performance
but also enhances occupant comfort, efficiently
meeting climate control needs in a discreet COMMUNITY SPORT CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS YURI MORIN- SAMANTA MARTINEZ
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manner.