Entry number: OC07003
Project Name: Protestant Church
Location: Shelbourne & Arville
Building Type: Religious
Completion Date: NA
Architecture Student: Anthony Diaz


Sustainability Description

Narrative/Project Description:
"Utter respect for the natural world finds no conflict with the geometrically aligned grid." -- Eames Demetrios

The protest religion is based off reformation against the Catholic Church. Separating from the normative and creating a new ideal, while under similar core beliefs. Reformation is needed when current trends are not sufficient for the needs of the time. Thus, a reformationlescape against the natural characteristic and beauty of Las Vegas being engulfed by the stripmall/tract home economy that is taking over communities is needed.

This is achieved through regionally climatic concuss landscaping and construction methods, a sense of form and proportion that is not reminiscent of a cathedral, a poetic approach to materials, and a minimalist design approach.

Sustainability Description:
- infinity pool converts hot summer air into cool and comfortable air as breezes travel through the site
- large roof structure provides shading for the entire facility, creating enjoyable outdoor spaces
- exterior materials are naturally aged eliminating the use of toxic cleaning products
- rammed earth and concrete walls provide thermal massing barrier
- operable skylights permit the release of hot trapped air
- minimal impact on existing site as well as drought tolerant plantings
- an abundance of natural day lighting reduces energy consumption
- water box at entry allows for cooler air at entrance
- recycled wood flooring