Construction Photos

Josh Behun - St. Elizabeth Boardman Campus Inpatient Facility -

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

User Note:

Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Josh Behun. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

Site Visit Photos

A site visit had been conducted on January 4th to observe the building, get a feel for the architectural flow, and fully understand the structure being evaluated.

Southern Elevation

Northern Elevation

This pictures shows a portion of the cross bracings that run along a section of windows on the groud floor.

Another view of a section of bracings and columns, these ones known as chevron or "K" braces, with exposed cementous fire protection, located in one of several secure mechanical rooms.

An interior view of one patient wings, featuring one of the centralized nurses stations that are located on every floor of the new patient tower.

View of mechanical room housing for elevator equipment, also visible are more columns and bracings showing exposed cementious fire protection

View of small mechanical units on roof, with two large rooftop chillers housed within gated area in background.

The Humility of Mary Health Partners

** Special thanks to Greg Hann, the hospital's facilities director, for taking the time out of his busy schedule to meet with me and provide an excelent tour of the hospital grounds.**