Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building

Rob Leicht

Construction Management

Topics• Project Background

• Courtyard Structure

• Mechanical System

• Research Into LEED for Museums

• Conclusions

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Building Background• Construction Began 1836

• 3rd Oldest Federal Building in Washington, DC

• Built in Phases

• Various Uses

• Barracks

• Infirmary

• Patent Office

• Historical Events

• Walt Whitman

• Clara Barton

• Abraham Lincoln

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Project Background• Museum Closed mid 1990’s

• Two previous contracts

• Abatement/Demolition

• Shell

• Current Contract

• Renovate Interior

• New MEP Systems

• Project Team

• Hensel Phelps - GC

• Hartman-Cox - Architect

• Thorton, Tomasetti, Cutts – Structural

• URS – MEP Design

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Courtyard StructureIssue: Mix of structural systems

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Courtyard StructureProcedure:

• Review Possible Systems

• Narrow Options

• Rough Calculations

• Pick Best Option

• Use RAM program to design

• Cost & Schedule Analysis

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Courtyard StructureCourtyard Enclosure:

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Courtyard StructureConclusion:

Use Structural Steel with Slab on Metal Deck

• Significant Time

Savings

• Improves Accessibility to the

Space

• Simpler to Construct

• More Sustainable

• Slight Increase in Cost

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Mechanical SystemIssue: Results:

• Costs

•

Schedule

• Energy

•

Sustaina

bility

• IAQ

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Mechanical SystemProcedure:

• Assumptions – Section of Bldg

• Define Loads for the Space

• Outdoor Air Requirements

• Fan Powered Induction Units

• Duct Sizing

• Estimate Changes

• Cost & Schedule Analysis

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

Mechanical SystemConclusion:

• Significant Cost Savings

• Significant Schedule Recovery

• Improved Indoor Air Quality

• Energy Efficiency

• Sustainability

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

LEED for MuseumsIssue:

Background

Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

LEED for MuseumsInterview Results:

• Importance of Architecture

• Combination of Spaces

• Unique Design Requirements

• “Bandwagon”

• Publicity

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

LEED for MuseumsPoint Analysis:

Mean Point Values for Educational Projects

5.9 7.3 8.4 142.8 2.8 4.05

4.5 5.6 7.6

17

4.5 5.56.6

13

7.59.3

9.7

15

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

70.0

Certified

Silver

Gold Total

Possible P

ts

Certification Levels

Poin

ts

Site Water E&A Materials IAQ

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

LEED for MuseumsPoint Analysis:

Coefficient of Variation

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

Site Water E&A Materials IAQ

Areas

Per

cent

age

Var

iatio

nEdu Certified Edu Silver Edu Gold

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

LEED for MuseumsComparison to POB:

Median Average POB

Site

Water

E & A

Materials

IAQ

8.4

4

7.6

6.6

9.7

9

4

8

6

9

8

5

11

6

9

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

LEED for MuseumsConclusion:

Comparison of Education to Average LEED Bldg

5.9 6.1 7.3 7.2 8.4 7.8

2.8 2.5 2.8 2.84.0 3.7

4.5 4.45.6 6.0

7.6 8.14.55.5 5.7

6.6 6.07.5 6.9

9.3 8.5

9.7 11.0

4.5

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

Edu Certified All Certified Edu Silver All Silver Edu Gold All Gold

Certification Level

Poin

ts

Site Water E&A Materials IAQ

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

ConclusionSummary:

Analysis Cost Benefit

Courtyard Structure $

Time,Sustainable

Mechanical System Control

$, Time,Sustainable

LEED Analysis

Time,Effort

Yearly Cost, Publicity

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

ConclusionAcknowledgements:

• Fiancee & Family

• Hensel Phelps

• Smithsonian Institution

• AE Faculty, Notably:

• Dr. Messner

• Dr. Riley

• Dr. Horman

• Dr. Mumma

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Courtyard Structure

Mechanical System

LEED for Museums

Conclusions

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