1. Drexel University Student Center Group #15 Advisor: Professor Aspasia Zerva Members: Nathan Zipay Matthew Neary Brett Molash Steven Natale Courtney Dantone

2. Overview Problem Background Problem Background Problem Statement Problem Statement Green Buildings Green Buildings Site Site Architectural Architectural Structural Structural Foundations Foundations HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing Budget Budget Schedule Schedule Proposed Design Alternatives Proposed Design Alternatives

3. Problem Background Drexel has increased enrollment and student housing Drexel has increased enrollment and student housing Demand for: Demand for: Places to eat Places to eat Additional recreational activities Additional recreational activities Convenience stores Convenience stores Study facilities Study facilities

4. Problem Background Campus lacks commercial space Campus lacks commercial space Pharmacy Pharmacy Restaurants Restaurants Movie Theater Movie Theater Variety is limited Variety is limited Campus lacks green space Campus lacks green space Princeton Review 2007 Princeton Review 2007 #2 for “Campus is unsightly, tiny, or both” #2 for “Campus is unsightly, tiny, or both”

5. Green Building  Buildings that are energy efficient and environmentally friendly  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) point scale system  Six categories of certification criteria  Water Efficiency  Energy and Atmosphere  Materials and Resources  Sustainable Sites  Indoor Air Quality  Innovation in Design

6. Green Building Certification Levels: Certification Levels: LEED Certified LEED Certified LEED Silver LEED Silver LEED Gold LEED Gold LEED Platinum LEED Platinum Benefits over conventional building construction Benefits over conventional building construction Green Roof will enhance Drexel’s green space and scenery Green Roof will enhance Drexel’s green space and scenery

7. Site Located at existing Myers Hall Dormitory Located at existing Myers Hall Dormitory Corner of Powelton and 33 rd Streets Corner of Powelton and 33 rd Streets Originally intended to be a temporary housing facility Originally intended to be a temporary housing facility Proposed to be demolished as part of Drexel’s expansion plan Proposed to be demolished as part of Drexel’s expansion plan

8. Site Investigation of Myers Hall completed to see what materials could be recycled/reused Investigation of Myers Hall completed to see what materials could be recycled/reused

10. Design Goals  Demolish Myers Hall  Construct a multi-functional student building  Qualify for LEED Certification

11. Site  Expand “green” spaces on campus  Green Roof  beautiful area for students  a view of center city  more efficient building  Student survey was distributed

12. Student Poll Results  Top 3 choices for fast food:  Wendy’s  Q’doba  Panera Bread  Top 3 choices for sit-down restaurant:  TGI Friday’s  Applebee’s  Ruby Tuesday  Top 3 choices for activities:  Movie Theatre  Bowling Alley  Outdoor Basketball

13. Architectural  Must blend with adjacent building facings  Material options for facade  Light brick  Copper facing  Building must meld with community  No more than 3 stories tall  Views  Shadows  Foundations

14. Architectural Program  Type of space  Occupancy expectations  Volume of occupancy  Proximity to other spaces

15. Structural Sustain load capacities of structure as if separate entities. Sustain load capacities of structure as if separate entities. Bowling alley design live load ~ 75 psf. Bowling alley design live load ~ 75 psf. Movie theater design live load ~ 100 psf. Movie theater design live load ~ 100 psf. IBC 2006 Section 1607 IBC 2006 Section 1607

16. Structural Proposed green roof will have a design dead load varying from 40 – 100 psf. Proposed green roof will have a design dead load varying from 40 – 100 psf. Dead load from proposed green roof depends on: Dead load from proposed green roof depends on: Vegetation type Vegetation type Soil depth Soil depth Drainage Drainage Insulation Insulation Waterproofing design Waterproofing design

17. Structural Earthquake, Wind, and Snow Earthquake, Wind, and Snow Philadelphia region: Philadelphia region: Seismic design exposure category “B” Seismic design exposure category “B” Design wind speed of 90 mph Design wind speed of 90 mph Design anticipated snow load 30 psf Design anticipated snow load 30 psf IBC 2006, Section 1613, 1608, 1609 IBC 2006, Section 1613, 1608, 1609

18. Foundation Foundation will need to support the above structure and transmit loads to underlying soil Foundation will need to support the above structure and transmit loads to underlying soil Deep pile foundations not common for low rise buildings in Philadelphia area depending on a soil investigation. Deep pile foundations not common for low rise buildings in Philadelphia area depending on a soil investigation. Anticipate a shallow foundation Anticipate a shallow foundation more cost effective more cost effective susceptible to settlement susceptible to settlement IBC 2006 Section 1805 requires: IBC 2006 Section 1805 requires: minimum depth of 12 in. below grade minimum depth of 12 in. below grade minimum width of 12 in minimum width of 12 in

19. Mechanical Identification of Problems Identification of Problems Need for efficiency in energy and cost Need for efficiency in energy and cost Multi-use building is unique Multi-use building is unique Comfort Levels of individuals Comfort Levels of individuals LEED standards LEED standards Winter Interior DB 75 Degrees F Heating Degree Days 4486DD Winter Interior RH <60%Percent Winter Exterior DB 10 Degrees F Summer Interior DB 75 Degrees F Summer Interior RH <60%Percent Summer Exterior DB 93 Degrees F Summer Exterior WB 78 Degrees F Summer DR from DB 19 Degrees F CFM per Occupant 20CFM

20. Mechanical

21. Mechanical (Electrical) Proper design can reduce energy consumption by 50%! Proper design can reduce energy consumption by 50%! Energy cost reduction Energy cost reduction Sources of innovative systems Sources of innovative systems Daylighting Daylighting Automated lighting control Automated lighting control Solar panels Solar panels Energy-10 analysis estimates 6385 kWh/day or 4308 kWh/day Energy-10 analysis estimates 6385 kWh/day or 4308 kWh/day

22. Mechanical Plumbing/Drainage Plumbing/Drainage Innovative waste water technology Innovative waste water technology E & S E & S Innovative runoff system Innovative runoff system Rainwater collection Rainwater collection Ice ball storage for cooling Ice ball storage for cooling Source: www.cryogel.comwww.cryogel.com

23. Mechanical Green Roof: Intensive vs. extensive Green Roof: Intensive vs. extensive Advantages Advantages Thermal resistance Thermal resistance Energy efficient HVAC Energy efficient HVAC Reduces runoff up to 90% in summer and 40% in winter Reduces runoff up to 90% in summer and 40% in winter

24. Budget (Design Costs) DESIGN COSTS Hours/Wk Rate ($/hr) Length of Project (wks) Total Pay Courtney Dantone 10 $ 140 $ 14036 $ 50,400 $ 50,400 Brett Molash 10 $ 140 $ 14036 $ 50,400 $ 50,400 Steven Natale 10 $ 140 $ 14036 $ 50,400 $ 50,400 Matthew Neary 10 $ 140 $ 14036 $ 50,400 $ 50,400 Nathan Zipay 10 $ 140 $ 14036 $ 50,400 $ 50,400 Total $ 252,000 $ 252,000 Additional Reimbursable Company Costs Printing, Transportation, etc.: $150/employee Total Design Costs $ 252,750 $ 252,750

25. Budget (Project Costs) PROJECT COSTS Construction CostsDesign 1Design 2 Unit Cost/ ft²Total Cost Unit Cost/ ft²Total Cost Precast Concrete w/ Reinforced Concrete Frame (PCC) $93/ ft² $11,038,500$92.5/ ft² $ 9,714,000 Precast Concrete w/ Steel Frame (PCS)$98/ ft² $11,662,000$97/ ft² $10,191,000 Land Costs The property is currently owned by the client. Permit/ Inspection Costs $15,000 Legal Fees (10% of Construction Budget) $ 1,100,000

26. Design (Total Project Budget) 35% Contingency Total Project CostsDesign 1 w/ PCC $12,153,500 $ 16,407,225 Design 1 w/ PCS $12,777,000 $ 17,248,950 Design 2 w/ PCC $10,829,000 $ 14,619,150 Design 2 w/ PCS $11,306,000 $ 15,263,100 Design 1 (PCC)Design 1 (PCS)Design 2 (PCC)Design 2 (PCS) TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET $16,659,975 $17,501,700 $14,871,900 $15,515,850

27. Project Schedule

28. Design Alternative # 1

29. Design Alternative # 2

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