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BUILDING STATISTICS
THESIS ABSTRACT
TECH ASSIGNMENTS
THESIS RESEARCH
THESIS PROPOSAL
PRESENTATION
FINAL REPORT
REFLECTIONS
E-STUDIO
 
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 Kristin Maruszewski. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

rEFLECTIONS

When I started looking for my thesis project this past summer, I wasn't exactly sure what type of building I was looking for. As my boss at my internship was discussing all the possible recent projects, I was getting really excited. I finally narrowed it down to a BMW dealership and a Friary. I eventually made the decision to choose the Friary because I was excited for the opportunity to design a new lighting plan for a chapel. With the help of my boss and my cubicle-mate, both who I miss very much, I was able to obtain the owner and architect's permission. My company was so gracious as to provide me with a full set of drawings and the architect has been quite a help with offering great CAD files and necessary information.

The technical assignments the first semester were very helpful in preparing for the design phase. Understanding the current system is a step I may have skipped over if not forced to do it the first semester. It proved to be very helpful in coming up with both a lighting and an electrical design. Though I was terrified beforehand, my favorite technical assignment hands down was presenting preliminary design idea in front of a panel of professionals at Lutron. The feedback provided was extremely beneficial in the design process. I feel that presenting and receiving input on projects from various sources is helpful and if possible should be integrated more into the curriculum.

Upon finishing thesis, I am thankful for the lessons learned and the knowledge obtained. The main lesson learned was to utilize all resources. I was lucky enough to choose a project in Hanceville, Alabama where the professionals I contacted all had cute accents, called me ma'am, and were so eager to help. I learned that I can find information in a book, but that the professionals who are working with the materials and systems I'm studying will generally have a deeper understanding of the system from first hand experience.

CPEP EVALUATION

Before thesis, I had not had an experience with Dreamweaver. I have a new appreciation for anyone who can make a great website using this program. I chose not to use a template. Though I like the appearance of my website for the most part, it has proved to be pretty difficult. I have definitely improved a lot since the beginning of this year, but I still feel that this program has lot of capabilities that I have yet to learn.

 

ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482 Outcome not able to be assessed (Score of 0) Level of ability demonstrated but below acceptable (Score of 1) Minimum acceptance level of ability demonstrated (Score of 2) More than minimum level of ability demonstrated (Score of 3)
a. An ability to apply knowedge of mathematics, science, and engineering - - - x
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data - - x -
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs - - - x
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems - - x -
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility - - - x
g. An ability to communicate effectively  - x - -
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context - - x -
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning - - - x
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues - - x -
k. An ability to  use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice - - - x
o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two(2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program - - x -
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects - - - x

 

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