Amanda Cronauer • Mechanical Option |
A reinforced masonry bearing and pre-cast concrete plank structural system was utilized for the classroom wing to substantially reduce construction time and to limit the overall height of the building to 30-feet to meet local zoning requirements. The exterior skin utilizes a mizture of reflective zinc colored metal panels, allowing the classroom and gymnasium wings to assume the color of the surrounding environment. Several sustainable measures were also encorporated into the facade and more information about these features can be found in the sustainability section. Roofing A modified bitumen roof was employed. More information about this system to come. Sustainability Green components of the building are cost-effective and protective to the environment. Sustainable features include occupancy sensors for lighting, insulated glass windows and doors, high efficiency indirect/direct lighting and daylighting. The acid-etched and sealed concrete floors in circulation areas require minimal maintenance while avioding the use of manmade products. Corridors have a wainscot of bamboo wood. The high-tech heating and cooling syste provides dehumidification capability to control mold and allows for superior heating and cooling recovery with the use of energy recovery ventilators.
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System Information |
PSU AE Computer Lab |
Resume |
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 Amanda Cronauer. 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 |