Living Spaces

Session No. CH1T1

Presented by Rex Barber and Ryan Koeniger Engineering Ministries International AIA/CES Provider No. G495

Engineering Ministries International is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Learning Objectives
Understand the needs of the developing world >>living space Childrens Homes >> methods of care, lifestyles, security Staff Housing >> programmatic need, hierarchy, culture

Living Space in the Developing World

More than 100 million children are orphans in the world today

UNICEF estimates 35 million children are orphans in India

Living Space in the Developing World

Of the 133 eMi2 projects completed to date, 77 projects involve children 55% of those projects are childrens homes

Childrens Homes :: comparison

Lanka Home :
[Courtyard]
2,930 s.f. (each pod) $35,000 / building - $12/s.f.

ServLife :
[Linear]

8,260 s.f.

$107,380 - $13/s.f.

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Methods of Care
Client Values Program Requirements Existing Site Conditions

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Methods of Care
Family pod unit, phased to grow Total program: 300 children / 15 caregivers

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Methods of Care
54 children per pod 2-4 caretakers per pod 27:1 13:1 children to caregivers

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Lifestyles :: space requirements
Generally a sleeping room only Activities, study, meals, recreation happen outside Staff have complete apartment with all basic amenities

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Lifestyles :: outdoor space
play / recreation space life happens outdoors

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Lifestyles :: outdoor space
school sheltered recreation climate

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Lifestyles :: sanitary
toilets/baths for each room laundry done in bath stall

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Security

Placement on the Site Privacy Relationship to Other Buildings

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Security
restricted access / egress metal grilles at windows & doors gates jali walls

Lanka Home Sri Lanka

Security
caregiver supervision

Childrens Homes :: comparison

Lanka Home :
[Courtyard]
2,930 s.f. (each pod) $35,000 / building - $12/s.f.

ServLife :
[Linear]

8,260 s.f.

$107,380 - $13/s.f.

ServLife Bihar
Methods of Care

Client Values Program Requirements Culture/ministry in Bihar

ServLife Bihar
Methods of Care
phase two

phase one

total program: 100 children / 10 caregivers

ServLife Bihar
Methods of Care

50 children per floor 5 caregivers per floor 10:1 children to caregivers

ServLife Bihar
Lifestyles :: current
15 children per room multiple children per bed sleeping on floor all ages

ServLife Bihar
Lifestyles :: space requirements
Generally a sleeping room only Activities, study, meals, recreation happen outside or in different rooms Minimal storage space needed

ServLife Bihar
Lifestyles :: outdoor space

play / recreation space life happens outdoors

ServLife Bihar
Lifestyles :: current

ServLife Bihar
Lifestyles :: sanitary

toilets/baths for each room laundry done in bath stall

ServLife Bihar
Security

Placement on the Site Privacy Relationship to Other Buildings

ServLife Bihar
Security

caregiver supervision

Childrens Homes Summary

Methods of care:
value on number of children included in program & small groups ratios of 10:1 15:1 are typical, can get as high as 80:1 program with family units & pods / program with collective institution

Lifestyles: variance in
personal space change by age / all equal room size, divide by gender play space enclosed & front yard / play space in front & school yard sanitary spaces attached to rooms / rarely see communal toilet/bath

Security:
large site w/ home in the center/ narrow site w/ home at back safety by enclosed compound / safety by remote location access and supervision by strategic placement of the caregiver

Staff Housing
Well be reviewing three case studies

People for Missions (PFM ) Mission House (MH) located in Zacapa, Guatemala Asian International University ( AIU) Dorm Building Asian International University ( AIU) Guest House Building Both located in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Staff Housing PFM / Guatemala

General Comments: in most third-world institutional projects (schools, hospitals, childrens homes) there is a requirement to provide housing for staff especially in the case of ministries with little funds. The key is knowing how much time/effort to invest in designing residences.

Staff Housing PFM / Guatemala

Master Planning Concepts
placement on the site/relationship to other buildings privacy away from public access and circulation and other public buildings

Hierarchy
levels of staff: directors, fulltime staff, subordinate staff. All require different amenities and scale so as not to upset the balance. Phasing

Staff Housing PFM / Guatemala

All three floors are for missionary housing (both short and long term) and each floor will have a separate function for its occupant use. First FloorCampus Director and Rotating House Parent Second FloorIntermediate Missionaries
Ground and first floor

Staff Housing PFM / Guatemala

Third FloorVIP and Guest Housing The Mission House also has a roof terrace, which has an additional indoor living space and an outside space that has commanding views of the campus and surrounding areas. This upper terrace will be especially nice during the early mornings and the later part of the afternoons and on into the evening. The back side runs parallel to the rear property wall.

Second floor and Roof Plan

Staff Housing PFM / Guatemala Design Rational

Usage Circulation Security Supervision Total Building Cost Estimate Building area 7841 SF ( 728.5 SM ) x $235 SM ( ~ $22 SF) Porch area 2808 SF ( 261 SM ) x $160 SM ( ~ $15 SF) ( USD ) ( 2007 Cost Estimate, with 10% contingency)

Total Building Cost ~ 235,000

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Regional maps

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

The 192.39 acre (77.86 ha) site is divided among the following functions and uses according to their programming needs: The AIU Campus, EEP, a Community Village, a large Lake, and lands for agriculture and forestry as shown.

AIU Land Use Plan

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

The largest land use category is the Agriculture and Forestry Zone. The AIU Campus consists of three areas: the Academic Campus, Residential Life, and Student Recreation. Encompassing Surrounded by the dormitories is a large Lake. There are two separate locations on the site allocated for EEP buildings. Finally, there is land set aside for a Community Village. The land areas allocated for each land use has been determined by the programming needs of the University.

AIU Overall Master Plan

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

AIU- 3D of Campus Core

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

AIU 3D of Dormitories and Cafeteria Area

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Purpose: This facility is to house students and professors and their families in a comfortable secure environment. This structure could be single level (depending on available budget and site constraints), but is currently designed as a 4 story building, based upon projected program needs. Water features could be located under the entire structure or under a portion of the stilted building.

Dorm Front Elevation

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Program: To have a secure and controlled residential environment away from campus activities, but close enough proximity for timely access to classes. Spaces: Dorm Rooms Gathering Area Faculty Family / Resident Assistant Apartment Laundry Exterior Covered Porch

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia Dorm Building Design Rational
Usage Circulation Security Supervision Total Building Cost Estimate Building area 17213 SF ( 1599.1 SM ) Building cost 170 ( USD ) per SM

Total Building Cost ( USD ) 281,500 ( 2007 Cost Estimate) with 10% contingency

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Guest House

Front and Side Elevation

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia

Purpose: The purpose of this facility is for guests to come and visit the campus for periods of time as they consider their involvement with AIU as investors, teachers, and encouragers. Also, people journeying to AIU to pray for the campus. Program: The following is a program for a secure and controlled residential guest area in the form of a Duplex. Bedrooms Living Room Bathroom Kitchen Exterior Covered Porch

Guest House Plan

Asia International University - Siem Reap, Cambodia Guest House Design Rational
Usage Circulation Security Supervision Total Building Cost Estimate Building area 2640 SF ( 245.25 SM ) Building cost 170 ( USD ) per SM

Total Building Cost ( USD ) 91,700 ( 2007 Cost Estimate) with 10% contingency

Lessons Learned: Staff Housing People for Missions / Guatemala Typical Issues Solution

AIU - Siem Reap, Cambodia Dorm and Guest Housing Dorm Typical Issues Solution Guest Home Typical Issues Solution

Personal Residences Why typically dont design residences because

priority of design for the team too subjective for the EMI design process level of detail/commitment exceeds EMI level of service

Exceptions