site analysis maps Houston, TX

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2 maps Houston, TX

3 maps Midtown, located between the areas of downtown and the medical district

4 climate Sunshine (hrs. per day) Temp. Min ( F) Temp. Max ( F) Relative Humidity (%) Average Precipitation (in) Wetdays more than.004in Discomfort from heat and humidity Jan Feb Mar Apr Moderate May Medium Jun High Jul High Aug High Sept High Oct Medium Nov Dec

5 climate

6 climate Yearly prevailing wind diagram

7 climate Summer solstice of Houston (June 21)

8 climate Winner solstice of Houston (Dec 22)

9 climate Optimum Orientation of building for solar heating

10 climate Average Snowfall Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. in mm Source: National Weather Service, San Francisco Average Wind Speed Year Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. mph km/h Source: National Weather Service, San Francisco Mean Number of Cloudy Days Total Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Days Source: National Weather Service, San Francisco

11 2000 demographics Number Percent Houston Population: % Sex and Age Male % Female % Under 5 years % 5 to 9 years % 10 to 14 years % 15 to 19 years % 20 to 24 years % 25 to 34 years % 35 to 44 years % 45 to 54 years % 55 to 59 years % 60 to 64 years % 65 to 74 years % 75 to 84 years % 85 years and over %

12 2000 demographics Race One race % White % Black or African American % American Indian and Alaska Native % Asian % Asian indian % Chinese % Filipino % Japanese % Korean % Vietnamese % Other Asian % Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander % Native Hawaiian % Guamanian or Chamorro % Samoan % Other Pacific Islander % Some other race % Hispanic or Latino(of any race) % Mexican % Two or more races %

13 2000 demographics Housing Occupancy Total housing units % Occupied housing units % Vacant housing units % For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use % Homeowner vacancy rate (percent) 1.6 Rental vacancy rate (percent) 8.7 Housing Tenure Occupied housing units % Owner-occupied housing units % Renter-occupied housing units % Average household size of owner-occupied units 2.84 Average household size of renter-occupied units

14 immediate site

15 immediate site vacancy Vacant Unbuilt Semi-Vacant Built

16 existing vegetation Weeds and Grasses Planted Areas Existing Oak Trees

17 existing vegetation in planted areas

18 existing vegetation in planted areas

19 existing vegetation

20 existing lighting Existing Fixture Range

21 existing parking Existing Parking Areas

22 public transportation access Light Rail Stops Metro Bus Stops

23 mcgowen stop The McGowen light rail stop serves as one of the two scheduled stops in the midtown area. This stop features the residential and larger building pattern reflecting upon midtown s prominent residential history. The diamond-like pattern on the stop s covering structure glazing is and the pattern is also reflected in the concrete sidewalk. Handrail Tile mosaic Tempered glazing Concrete Sidewalk

24 metro stop The metro bus makes Sidewalk materials & pattern Bus stop

25 shade Areas of Shade Direct Sunlight

26 existing drainage Site drainage Street Gutters Storm Drain

27 noise Heavy Medium Light

28 ideal site view Downtown skyline view from site

29 circulation Motor Circulation Pedestrian Circulation

30 photos View of HCC View of Light Rail Stop Panoramic View

31 regulatory access Due to the limited vehicular access across the light rail tracks, we have found that the best accessibility for both right and left turns is available off of Travis street. Therefore, we feel as if the parking garage entrance and exit would be best located off of Anita or Travis street. Intersection of McGowen St. and Main St. Main St. Travis St. Main St. Intersection of McGowen St. and Main St.

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33 ideas exploration height Hard Rock Café Plaza Area located at 502 Texas Avenue Public/Private separation through differing elevations Public Transition Private

34 ideas exploration media Post Midtown Pedestrian Area located at 302 Gray Avenue Public (bricked) Private (stucco) Public/Private separation of plane through differing materials

35 ideas exploration definition of space Post Midtown Pedestrian Area located at 302 Gray Avenue Public/Semi-Private separation of plane through definition of space by object. Public Semi-Private

36 ideas exploration definition of space New York Pizzeria dining areas at Post Midtown located at 302 Gray Avenue Public Semi-Private Public/Semi-Private separation of plane through definition of space by object.

37 ideas exploration definition of path location Pedestrian path denoted by vegetation Pedestrian Access No Pedestrian Access

38 ideas exploration definition of path Hard Rock Café Plaza Area located at 502 Texas Avenue Pedestrian Path Path Limits Pedestrian path denoted with mixed media

39 ideas exploration hidden parking Downtown Houston Garage Parking Pedestrian View Small street inlets allow for the reduction of pedestrian view of garage parking.

40 ideas exploration street parking Post Midtown Pedestrian Area located at 302 Gray Avenue Pedestrian Motor Carved out portions of pedestrian for motor allow for the meshing of the two discernable spaces.

41 ideas exploration lighting Uptown Park Collection of Stores located near Post Oak Blvd and 610 Suspended lighting Projected light cover

42 ideas exploration shading Canvas diagonal window shading Uptown Park Collection of Stores located near Post Oak Blvd and 610

43 ideas exploration sidewalk Diagonal Sidewalk pattern with stone pavers

44 ideas exploration sidewalk Manipulation of Building planes to create pedestrian spaces

45 appendix