Drexel University Student CenterDrexel University Student Center

Group #15

Advisor:

Professor Aspasia Zerva

Members:

Nathan Zipay

Matthew Neary

Brett Molash

Steven Natale

Courtney Dantone

OverviewOverview Problem BackgroundProblem Background Problem StatementProblem Statement

Green BuildingsGreen Buildings SiteSite ArchitecturalArchitectural StructuralStructural FoundationsFoundations HVAC/Electrical/PlumbingHVAC/Electrical/Plumbing

BudgetBudget ScheduleSchedule Proposed Design AlternativesProposed Design Alternatives

Problem BackgroundProblem Background

Drexel has increased enrollment and student Drexel has increased enrollment and student housinghousing Demand for:Demand for:

Places to eatPlaces to eat Additional recreational activitiesAdditional recreational activities Convenience storesConvenience stores Study facilitiesStudy facilities

Problem BackgroundProblem Background

Campus lacks commercial spaceCampus lacks commercial space PharmacyPharmacy RestaurantsRestaurants Movie TheaterMovie Theater Variety is limitedVariety is limited

Campus lacks green spaceCampus lacks green space Princeton Review 2007Princeton Review 2007

#2 for “Campus is unsightly, tiny, or both”#2 for “Campus is unsightly, tiny, or both”

Green BuildingGreen Building

Buildings that are energy efficient and Buildings that are energy efficient and environmentally friendlyenvironmentally friendly

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) point scale system(LEED) point scale system

Six categories of certification criteriaSix categories of certification criteria Water EfficiencyWater Efficiency Energy and AtmosphereEnergy and Atmosphere Materials and ResourcesMaterials and Resources Sustainable SitesSustainable Sites Indoor Air QualityIndoor Air Quality Innovation in DesignInnovation in Design

Green BuildingGreen Building

Certification Levels: Certification Levels: LEED Certified LEED Certified LEED SilverLEED Silver LEED GoldLEED Gold LEED PlatinumLEED Platinum

Benefits over conventional building Benefits over conventional building constructionconstruction

Green Roof will enhance Drexel’s green space Green Roof will enhance Drexel’s green space and sceneryand scenery

SiteSite

Located at existing Myers Hall DormitoryLocated at existing Myers Hall Dormitory Corner of Powelton and 33Corner of Powelton and 33rdrd Streets Streets Originally intended to be a temporary housing Originally intended to be a temporary housing

facilityfacility Proposed to be demolished as part of Drexel’s Proposed to be demolished as part of Drexel’s

expansion planexpansion plan

SiteSite Investigation of Myers Hall completed to see Investigation of Myers Hall completed to see

what materials could be recycled/reusedwhat materials could be recycled/reused

Design GoalsDesign Goals

Demolish Myers HallDemolish Myers Hall

Construct a multi-functional student Construct a multi-functional student buildingbuilding

Qualify for LEED CertificationQualify for LEED Certification

SiteSite

Expand “green” spaces on campusExpand “green” spaces on campus

Green Roof Green Roof beautiful area for studentsbeautiful area for students a view of center citya view of center city more efficient buildingmore efficient building

Student survey was distributedStudent survey was distributed

Student Poll ResultsStudent Poll Results Top 3 choices for fast food:Top 3 choices for fast food:

Wendy’sWendy’s Q’dobaQ’doba Panera Bread Panera Bread

Top 3 choices for sit-down restaurant:Top 3 choices for sit-down restaurant: TGI Friday’sTGI Friday’s Applebee’sApplebee’s Ruby TuesdayRuby Tuesday

Top 3 choices for activities:Top 3 choices for activities: Movie TheatreMovie Theatre Bowling AlleyBowling Alley Outdoor BasketballOutdoor Basketball

ArchitecturalArchitectural

Must blend with adjacent building facingsMust blend with adjacent building facings Material options for facadeMaterial options for facade

Light brickLight brick Copper facingCopper facing

Building must meld with communityBuilding must meld with community No more than 3 stories tallNo more than 3 stories tall

ViewsViews ShadowsShadows FoundationsFoundations

Architectural ProgramArchitectural Program

Type of space

Occupancy expectations

Volume of occupancy

Proximity to other spaces

StructuralStructural

Sustain load capacities of structure as if Sustain load capacities of structure as if separate entities.separate entities.

Bowling alley design live load ~ 75 psf.Bowling alley design live load ~ 75 psf. Movie theater design live load ~ 100 psf.Movie theater design live load ~ 100 psf.

IBC 2006 Section 1607IBC 2006 Section 1607

StructuralStructural

Proposed green roof will have a design dead Proposed green roof will have a design dead load varying from 40 – 100 psf.load varying from 40 – 100 psf.

Dead load from proposed green roof depends Dead load from proposed green roof depends on:on:

Vegetation typeVegetation type Soil depthSoil depth DrainageDrainage InsulationInsulation Waterproofing designWaterproofing design

StructuralStructural

Earthquake, Wind, and SnowEarthquake, Wind, and Snow

Philadelphia region: Philadelphia region: Seismic design exposure category “B”Seismic design exposure category “B” Design wind speed of 90 mphDesign wind speed of 90 mph Design anticipated snow load 30 psfDesign anticipated snow load 30 psf

IBC 2006, Section 1613, 1608, 1609IBC 2006, Section 1613, 1608, 1609

FoundationFoundation Foundation will need to support the above structure Foundation will need to support the above structure

and transmit loads to underlying soiland transmit loads to underlying soil Deep pile foundations not common for low rise Deep pile foundations not common for low rise

buildings in Philadelphia area depending on a soil buildings in Philadelphia area depending on a soil investigation.investigation.

Anticipate a shallow foundation Anticipate a shallow foundation more cost effectivemore cost effective susceptible to settlementsusceptible to settlement

IBC 2006 Section 1805 requires:IBC 2006 Section 1805 requires: minimum depth of 12 in. below grade minimum depth of 12 in. below grade minimum width of 12 inminimum width of 12 in

MechanicalMechanical

Identification of Identification of ProblemsProblems Need for efficiency in Need for efficiency in

energy and costenergy and cost Multi-use building is Multi-use building is

uniqueunique Comfort Levels of Comfort Levels of

individualsindividuals LEED standardsLEED standards

Winter Interior Winter Interior DBDB 7575 Degrees Degrees

FF

Heating Degree Heating Degree DaysDays 44864486 DDDD

Winter Interior Winter Interior RHRH <60%<60% PercentPercent

Winter Exterior Winter Exterior DBDB 1010 Degrees Degrees

FF

Summer Summer Interior Interior

DBDB7575 Degrees Degrees

FF

Summer Summer Interior Interior

RHRH<60%<60% PercentPercent

Summer Summer Exterior Exterior

DBDB9393 Degrees Degrees

FF

Summer Summer Exterior Exterior

WBWB7878 Degrees Degrees

FF

Summer DR Summer DR from DB from DB 1919 Degrees Degrees

FF

CFM per CFM per OccupantOccupant 2020 CFMCFM

MechanicalMechanical

Mechanical (Electrical)Mechanical (Electrical)

Proper design can reduce energy consumption Proper design can reduce energy consumption by 50%!by 50%! Energy cost reductionEnergy cost reduction Sources of innovative systemsSources of innovative systems

DaylightingDaylighting Automated lighting controlAutomated lighting control Solar panelsSolar panels

Energy-10 analysis estimates 6385 kWh/day or Energy-10 analysis estimates 6385 kWh/day or 4308 kWh/day4308 kWh/day

MechanicalMechanical Plumbing/Drainage Plumbing/Drainage

Innovative waste water Innovative waste water technology technology

E & SE & S Innovative runoff systemInnovative runoff system

Rainwater collectionRainwater collection Ice ball storage for coolingIce ball storage for cooling

Source: www.cryogel.com

MechanicalMechanical Green Roof: Green Roof:

Intensive vs. Intensive vs. extensiveextensive

Advantages Advantages Thermal resistanceThermal resistance Energy efficient Energy efficient

HVACHVAC Reduces runoff up to Reduces runoff up to

90% in summer and 90% in summer and 40% in winter40% in winter

Budget (Design Costs)Budget (Design Costs)DESIGN COSTSDESIGN COSTS

  Hours/WkHours/Wk Rate ($/hr)Rate ($/hr)

Length of Project Length of Project (wks)(wks)

Total PayTotal Pay

Courtney DantoneCourtney Dantone 1010 $ 140 $ 140 3636 $ 50,400 $ 50,400

Brett MolashBrett Molash 1010 $ 140 $ 140 3636 $ 50,400 $ 50,400

Steven NataleSteven Natale 1010 $ 140 $ 140 3636 $ 50,400 $ 50,400

Matthew NearyMatthew Neary 1010 $ 140 $ 140 3636 $ 50,400 $ 50,400

Nathan ZipayNathan Zipay 1010 $ 140 $ 140 3636 $ 50,400 $ 50,400

         TotalTotal $ 252,000 $ 252,000

Additional Reimbursable Company CostsAdditional Reimbursable Company Costs

Printing, Transportation, etc.:Printing, Transportation, etc.: $150/employee$150/employee

Total Design CostsTotal Design Costs       $ 252,750 $ 252,750

Budget (Project Costs)Budget (Project Costs)

PROJECT COSTS

Construction Costs Design 1 Design 2

  Unit Cost/ ft² Total CostUnit Cost/

ft² Total Cost

Precast Concrete w/ Reinforced Concrete Frame (PCC)

$93/ ft² $11,038,500 $92.5/ ft² $ 9,714,000

Precast Concrete w/ Steel Frame (PCS) $98/ ft² $11,662,000 $97/ ft² $10,191,000

Land Costs

The property is currently owned by the client.

Permit/ Inspection Costs

$15,000

Legal Fees (10% of Construction Budget)

$ 1,100,000

Design (Total Project Budget)Design (Total Project Budget)

35% Contingency

Total Project Costs Design 1 w/ PCC $12,153,500 $ 16,407,225

Design 1 w/ PCS $12,777,000 $ 17,248,950

Design 2 w/ PCC $10,829,000 $ 14,619,150

Design 2 w/ PCS $11,306,000 $ 15,263,100

       

 

Design 1 (PCC) Design 1 (PCS) Design 2 (PCC) Design 2 (PCS) 

TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET

$16,659,975

$17,501,700

$14,871,900

$15,515,850

Project ScheduleProject Schedule9/25/07 10/9/07 10/23/07 11/6/07 11/20/07 12/4/07 12/18/07 1/1/08 1/15/08 1/29/08 2/12/08 2/26/08 3/11/08 3/25/08 4/8/08 4/22/08 5/6/08 5/20/08 6/3/08

Find Advisor

Brainstorm Topic Ideas

Determine Topic

Prepare Project Proposal

Preproposal

Survey Student Body

Visit Site Location

Determine Salvageable Materials

Research Current Building/ Conditions

Research Green Buildings/ Case Studies

Research Building Codes

Prepare Estimated Budget

Proprosal Presentation

Proposal

Finalize Design Choice from Alternates

Plan Building Layout w/ Selected Uses

Design Architectural Layout

Design Structural System

Design Green Roof

Design HVAC System

Design Plumbing System

Design Electric System

Determine Construction Materials

Finalize Project Budget

Progress Reports

Abstract

Final Project Design

Final Presentations

Senior Design Competit ion

Design Alternative # 1Design Alternative # 1

Design Alternative # 2Design Alternative # 2

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option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=40#wateroption=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=40#water IBC 2006IBC 2006 USGBC. “LEED for New Construction (Version 2.2).” October 2005USGBC. “LEED for New Construction (Version 2.2).” October 2005 www.leedbuilding.orgwww.leedbuilding.org

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