Boston University ∙ Arena and Boston University ∙ Arena and Recreation CenterRecreation Center20072007 Senior Thesis Senior Thesis Alexis M. KreftAlexis M. Kreft

Advisor: Dr. Mistrick Advisor: Dr. Mistrick Architectural EngineeringArchitectural Engineering

Lighting and Electrical EmphasisLighting and Electrical Emphasis

Presentation OutlinePresentation OutlineBuilding OverviewLighting Depth

Club RoomLobbyGymnasiumExterior

Electrical Depth Branch Circuit Re-DesignCopper vs Aluminum Feeder StudyEnergy Efficient TransformersProtective Device Coordination Analysis

Construction Management BreadthMechanical BreadthSummaryAcknowledgementsQuestions and Comments?

Presentation OutlinePresentation OutlineBuilding OverviewBuilding OverviewLighting DepthLighting Depth

Club RoomClub RoomLobbyLobbyGymnasiumExterior

Electrical DepthElectrical Depth Branch Circuit Re-DesignCopper vs Aluminum Feeder StudyCopper vs Aluminum Feeder StudyEnergy Efficient TransformersProtective Device Coordination Analysis

Construction Management BreadthConstruction Management BreadthMechanical BreadthSummarySummaryAcknowledgementsAcknowledgementsQuestions and Comments?Questions and Comments?

NameName: Boston University Arena and Recreation Center

LocationLocation: Boston, MA

Architects and EngineersArchitects and Engineers: CANNON Design

SizeSize: 822,000 sq ftArena: 264,635 sq ft

Rec Center: 267,995 sq ftUnderground Parking: 289,370 sq ft

Construction DatesConstruction Dates: May 2002- April 2005

CostCost: $185,000,000

Building OverviewBuilding Overview

Building FeaturesBuilding FeaturesRecreation CenterRecreation Center

18,000 sq ft weight & cardio room2 swimming pools2 gymnasiums1/8 mile elevated track35’ climbing wallMultipurpose activity/classroomsDance theater

ArenaArenaState of the Art ice hockey rinkPortable basketball floorSeating for 6,300 and 20 suitesExclusive Club RoomBlack Box TheaterConcession stands throughout concourse

Executive Club Room Executive Club Room Lighting RedesignLighting Redesign

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club RoomFunctions:

VIP LoungeSocial GatheringsFormal EventsConference Space

Cocktail Bar

Double Height Windows

Flat Screen Televisions

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club RoomDesign Goals:

Highlight ArchitectureCreate a comfortable and elegant atmosphereProvide flexibility to accommodate the different uses

Illuminance Values:Entrance Corridor- 15fcLounge/Conference Lighting- 30fcEvening/Formal Event Lighting- 10fc

Schematic Sketches:

Entrance Detail

Bar Detail

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club Room Fixture Layout:

F1-LV Halogen

Wallwash

F3-LVH Downlight

F4-CFL Indirect Pendant

F2-CFL Downlight

F6-CFL SconceF5-

CFL Penda

nt F8-LED Strip Light

F7-LVH

Accent

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club RoomControls and Circuiting

OCOC OCOC

S1S1 S2S2OC OC

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club RoomSolution Summary:

Average Illuminance ValuesEntrance- 19.05fcLounge/Conference Lighting- 28.95fcEvening/Formal Event Lighting-

11.5fc

ASHRAE 90.1 Allowable Power Density: 1.5 w/sqft

Achieved Power Density: 1.13 w/sqft25% Below ASHRAE

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club Room

Lighting DepthLighting DepthExecutive Club RoomExecutive Club Room

Recreation Center Lobby Recreation Center Lobby Lighting RedesignLighting Redesign

Lighting DepthLighting DepthLobbyLobbyFunctions:

Main Entrance to Recreation CenterMain Circulation Area Juice Bar

Main Elevator

s

JUICE JUICE BARBAR

Lighting DepthLighting DepthLobbyLobbyDesign Goals:

Highlight Spatial CharacteristicsGuide people through the SpaceCreate an environment that represents energy and pride within the campus setting through the use of light in motion and B.U.’s school colorsHighlight Points of Interest

Illuminance Values:Entrance Corridor- 15fc Main Circulation Area- 10fcJuice Bar- 30fc

Schematic Sketch:

Lighting DepthLighting DepthLobbyLobby Fixture Layout:

F11- Fluorescent Wallwash

F10a-CFL Downlight F10a-CFL Downlight w/ Color Changing w/ Color Changing LEDsLEDs

F13-LVH F13-LVH PendantPendant

F9-CFL DownlightF10-CFL

Downlight with Red LED Ring

F12- Indirect Fluorescent

Pendant

Lighting DepthLighting DepthLobbyLobbySolution Summary:

Average Illuminance ValuesEntrance Corridor- 21.25fcMain Circulation Area- 11.98fcJuice Bar- 31.19fc

ASHRAE 90.1 Allowable Power Density: 1.8 w/sqft

Achieved Power Density: 0.75 w/sqft58% Below ASHRAE

Lighting DepthLighting DepthLobbyLobby

Lighting DepthLighting DepthLobbyLobby

Copper vs. Aluminum Wire Copper vs. Aluminum Wire Study Study

Electrical AnalysisElectrical Analysis

Electrical DepthElectrical DepthCopper vs Aluminum Wire Copper vs Aluminum Wire

AnalysisAnalysis

Cost Difference: Cost Difference: $16,390.30$16,390.30Aluminum is 36%36% cheaper than

Copper

Issue:Volatile cost of copper metalHeavy material to transport and install

Solution:Research another form of electrical wiring, such as aluminum

Electrical DepthElectrical DepthCopper vs Aluminum Wire Copper vs Aluminum Wire

AnalysisAnalysisCopper Characteristics:Higher electrical conductivityAmpacity is 1.6 times that of aluminumHarder and stronger material which can stand much more abuse over time and installationCan withstand tighter twists, harder pulls, and more bends at junction and termination boxes without stretching or breaking

Aluminum Characteristics:Softer material, lower modulus of elasticityNeed more critical installation procedures in order to secure bad connectionsThermal expansion coefficient is much larger than copperAluminum alloys are more active metals that make them more susceptible to corrode around moisture causing a shorter life span.

Recommendation: Recommendation: Continue installing copper wire for building electrical Continue installing copper wire for building electrical distribution systems.distribution systems.

Save the owner reinstallation issues and money, avoid fire hazards from Save the owner reinstallation issues and money, avoid fire hazards from poor aluminum connections, while increasing constructability. poor aluminum connections, while increasing constructability.

Lobby Ceiling Redesign Lobby Ceiling Redesign Construction Management BreadthConstruction Management Breadth

Construction Management BreadthConstruction Management BreadthLobby Ceiling RedesignLobby Ceiling Redesign Construction Issue: Radius metal ceiling

panels long and difficult to install

Solution: Replace with acoustical ceiling panels to decrease schedule and costs while improving constructability

Existing Conditions:

Construction Management BreadthConstruction Management BreadthLobby Ceiling RedesignLobby Ceiling Redesign

Schedule Impact:

Material Cost Impact:

Labor Cost Impact:

Total Cost Impact:

RecommendationRecommendation: Redesign the lobby ceiling from metal panels to edesign the lobby ceiling from metal panels to ACT. ACT.

**All material and labor costs as well as scheduling information provided by Scott Mull, PM for Barton Malow on BU’s Arena and Rec Center Project

ConclusionsConclusionsLighting DepthLighting Depth

Club Room Lighting- Provides flexibility for a multifunctional space Club Room Lighting- Provides flexibility for a multifunctional space and and user friendly controls, while providing an elegant yet user friendly controls, while providing an elegant yet comfortable comfortable atmosphere.atmosphere.Lobby Lighting- Unique lighting scheme that follows the architectural Lobby Lighting- Unique lighting scheme that follows the architectural characteristics while adding color and highlights to a very white characteristics while adding color and highlights to a very white spacespace

Electrical DepthElectrical Depth Although aluminum proves to be a cheaper metal, electrically Although aluminum proves to be a cheaper metal, electrically speaking copper speaking copper will out perform aluminum and save the will out perform aluminum and save the owner money in the long run.owner money in the long run.

Construction Management BreadthConstruction Management Breadth Because the lighting kept the circular aesthetic in tact, the Because the lighting kept the circular aesthetic in tact, the new acoustical new acoustical ceiling tile will save the owner money as ceiling tile will save the owner money as well as construction schedule well as construction schedule days, and improves the days, and improves the constructability of the project. constructability of the project.

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Thank you!Thank you!

AE DepartmentAE DepartmentScott Mull of Barton Malow Scott Mull of Barton Malow

Boston UniversityBoston UniversityCannon DesignCannon Design

Friends and FamilyFriends and FamilyAE ClassmatesAE Classmates

Questions?Questions?

Comments?Comments?