GeodesignFeedback Loops

A Case Study in Iterative Master Planning

Geodesign Summit January 28, 2016Veronica Anderson

Where?

The Place

The Navy Yard

Philadelphia

2010

1942

TNY During World War II

Deliverable: CityEngine WebsceneLink: http://goo.gl/YQUefG

How?

Measuring the Guiding Principles

Map the human experience

Map the site’s assets

Resources are infrastructure, experiences, ecology, or economy.

Interdisciplinary Charrette

Measuring the Success of Design

The Geodesign Paradigm

Feedback loops manage data & facilitate good, sustainable design.

Iterative Design With Feedback Loops

Value Map

Value Map

Value Map

Geodesign is sustainability in practice, not theory.

Ecodistrict Framework

Solar Suitability

Set Baselines for Measurement

Measure the Human Experience

Why?

Sustainability Precedents1882-2026 1726 1857 1790 27 BC

○ Central to public life, freely open to visitors○ Structurally expressive architecture○ Transit/transportation connections○ Ecologically self-sustaining○ Historically monumental ○ Proximity increases property values○ Gathering place; artistic, educational, economic, etc.

Broad Street Pier Concept

Compass Plaza Concept

30%...the increase in rentable square feet using feedback loops during design,

PLUS a visibly more sustainable experience.

Thank you!

Our version of “sustainability”

Guiding Principles = Sustainability (& Success)Ecology: accept the ebbs and flows of nature … accentuates the river, sky … symbiotic relationship with built environment …

Education & Experience: landscape and public art as a tool for education … Navy Yard as a cultural landmark …

History & Connection: historical identity … multi-scale … connecting the stakeholders to its past …

Infrastructure: green infrastructure … the model for future sustainable development … economic value …

Connection & Access: interactive waterfront … varied modes of transit for everyone …

References4: Basemaps: Esri ArcGIS Online, Collage by Carolina Martinez5: Photo 1: Bettmann/Corbis (http://articles.philly.com/2013-01-25/news/36529360_1_civil-rights-model-city-trolley) Accessed 1/23/2016Photo 2: Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle (http://www.mbjeng.com/home/projects/renovation-adaptive-reuse/urban-outfitters-corporate-campus/) Accessed 1/23/20167: Basemap: Aerial Imagery Compiled by Esri, Photography by Helena Lilley9: Basemap: Aerial Imagery Compiled by Esri11: Source: Esri CityEngine, Redlands Building Construction Rule12: Diagram concept: Matthias Buehler15: Diagram concept: Dr. Christopher Butters, Netherlands19-23: Basemap: Aerial Imagery Compiled by Esri25: Photo 1: Unknown Accessed 1/23/2016Photo 2: Unknown Accessed 1/23/2016Photo 3: Unknown (http://i.imgur.com/51ZpU.jpg) Accessed 1/23/2016Photo 4: Photo by Joseph Elliott courtesy Independence National Historical Park (https://tclf.org/news/features/whats-out-there-national-parks) Accessed 1/23/2016Photo 5: Photo by Google Earth Accessed 7/31/2015