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Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building. Rob Leicht Construction Management. Project Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System Research Into LEED for Museums Conclusions. Topics. Background. Courtyard Structure. Mechanical System. LEED for Museums. Conclusions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
Background
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 5.67.6
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
Background
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
Perc
enta
ge V
aria
tion
Edu Certified Edu Silver Edu Gold
Background
Courtyard Structure
Mechanical System
LEED for Museums
Conclusions
LEED for MuseumsComparison to POB:
Site
Water
E & A
Materials
IAQ
9
4
8
6
9
Median POB
8.4
4
7.6
6.6
9.7
Average
8
5
11
6
9
Background
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
Background
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
Background
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
Background
Courtyard Structure
Mechanical System
LEED for Museums
Conclusions
Questions ?