El Pueblo Viejo Landmark District - City of Santa Barbara

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El PuEBlo ViEjo DESign guiDElinES The predominant architectural style described in these guidelines is derived from the vernacular building of Southern Spain which, similar to most vernacular architecture, responds to the conditions of the site. This is a fundamental basis for a “sustainable” architecture. As the terrain of Southern Spain is similar to that of Santa Barbara, the use of this style – which incorporates the use of thick walls punctuated by openings, roof overhangs, loggias, courtyards, etc – serves to mediate and use the existing environment for the shelter and pleasure of its inhabitants. The pre-industrial prototype represents a way of building using locally available, natural, “low carbon footprint” materials in a spare and economical expression. It is consistent with the intent of these guidelines to encourage the continued effort to build in a manner responsive to the environment. The difficulty arises with the incorporation of materials and elements such as solar collectors, cool roofs, and reflective glass which are otherwise incompatible with these guidelines. The designer is challenged to incorporate them in a manner which is unobtrusive or invisible, yet appropriate to the style. This can be done but the designer needs to consider this at the beginning of the conceptual design phase as an integral part of the scheme, rather than as an afterthought or added element. Buildings located within El Pueblo Viejo also present many opportunities for adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of buildings. Property owners and designers should consider adaptive reuse and rehabilitation as viable options to demolition and redevelopment of existing facilities. The rehabilitation of historic structures often demonstrates a large commitment to saving the history of the community through historic preservation. 64 City of Santa BarBara cHaPteR 7: sustainaBle aRcHitectuRe Additions, exterior alterations, and remodels to buildings in El Pueblo Viejo should strive to be both aesthetically appropriate and sustainable. The potential benefits and “sustainability” advantages for adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects are as follows: • Reduction of resources used in construction • Significant reduction in the amount of demolition waste going to landfills • Reuse of existing buildings may often be greener than building new “green” buildings, given the amount of energy required to construct new buildings • Use of long lasting traditional building techniques and materials is superior to potentially lower quality or cheaper modern materials • More sustainable landscape, drainage, and irrigation systems Also consider the following sustainable landscaping topics, described in detail in the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) and Single Family Design Board (SFDB) Guidelines: • Effective on-site stormwater management and runoff reduction • Maximum on-site permeability and percolation • Water-wise plant choices and water efficient irrigation • Preservation of existing vegetation • Avoiding unnecessary grading • Use of landscaping to buffer wind and sun • Designs which minimize waste • Natural drainage features
ChaPtEr 7: SuStainaBility PrinCiPlES City of Santa BarBara Two different methods for screening rooftop equipment are shown here. Left, a preferred method, shows a typically acceptable tile roof parapet which screens mechanical equipment from street level viewers. In the photos on the right, a solar energy collection array with a low profile panel racking height and angle is screened from public view by a simple parapet. In the top right photo, the array is visible only from one corner of the building’s upper-story walkways. In the bottom right photo, the concealing parapet is viewed from Carrillo street. El PuEBlo ViEjo DESign guiDElinES 65
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