FINAL REPORT
The final report is a summary book of the full year of senior thesis work. It covers lighting, electrical, architecture, and acoustics studies. Each section is available to download seperately or the report may be downloaded as a single document. WARNING: Some files are large (Full Report = 188MB) and may take a while to download. All files are PDF documents.

FULL REPORT
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REPORT BODY ONLY
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SECTIONS ONE TO THREE: INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS

SECTION FOUR: LIGHTING DEPTH

SECTION FIVE: ELECTRICAL DEPTH

SECTION SIX: ARCHITECTURE BREADTH

SECTION SEVEN: ACOUSTICS BREADTH

SECTION EIGHT, NINE, AND TEN: CONCLUSIONS
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APPENDIX A: LIGHTING SCHEDULES AND CALCULATIONS

APPENDIX B: LIGHTING PRODUCT INFORMATION

APPENDIX C: LIGHTING PLANS

APPENDIX D: LIGHTING RENDERING

APPENDIX E: BULIDING MATERIALS

APPENDIX F: ELECTRICAL PLANS

APPENDIX G: SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMS

APPENDIX H: ELECTRICAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

APPENDIX I: ARCHITECTURE PLANS AND IMAGES

APPENDIX J: ACOUSTICS CALCULATIONS

APPENDIX K: ACOUSTICS PRODUCT INFORMATION

TECHNICAL REPORT ONE: Existing Lighting Conditions and Design Criteria Analysis>
The lighting systems of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, designed by Studio i Lighting, attempt to create a dynamic space while conforming to the guidelines of the IESNA and the regulations of ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1. An analysis of the existing lighting conditions shows that the design is fairly successful in meeting the IESNA design criteria. The overall lighting scheme successfully compliments the style of the architecture to enhance the feel for which the architect is striving.

The overall design is very cognizant of the appearance of the building from the exterior. The front façade, on Liberty Avenue, is predominantly clear glass curtain wall. Therefore, the interior spaces, and especially the lighting system, are visible from the street during the night. 

Calculations show that the system is achieving the desired levels for the spaces.  However, daylighting integration is limited at best. The design is upscale and aesthetically please, but certain things can possibly be done to improve the overall system.

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TECHNICAL REPORT TWO: Electrical Systems Existing Conditions & Load Summary
This report details the electrical distribution system of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This system is a radial system with two entrance points from the Duquesne Light Co. network. The 208Y/120V 3P 4W system runs throughout the building is emergency power is supplied by a 200kW diesel powered generator.

The system becomes complex due to the increased needs of the theater. Dimming systems are used throughout the theater and in some of the auxiliary spaces as well. Other elements in the system include a UPS, elevators, mechanical equipment, company switches for the theater and isolation transformers.

The analysis of loads was made difficult due to the current progress of the project documents. The project is just beginning construction and drawings are still being modified. Where information was unable to be accurately attained, assumptions were made with an attempt to be as accurate as possible.

The service entrance sizing methods show that all methods are comparable, but would require slightly different equipment. Due to approximated information, even the actual loading method is not completely accurate.

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