Nicholas L. Ziegler
Belmont Executive Center Building A
Ashburn, VA

Introduction:

The Penn State senior thesis project is a year long study and analysis of a building of the student's choice. General information is compiled, followed by more indepth information about the building ie. the structural, mechanical, and electrical/lighting systems. Each student then presents a proposal for more advanced work on the building. All must complete work in their specific option, as well as work in the other Architectural Engineering options. At the years end, every student prepares a written and verbal report. The verbal report is presetented to a jury of selected professionals and faculty.

The Capstone Project Electronic Portfolio (CPEP) is a web‐based project and information center. It contains material produced for a year‐long Senior Thesis class. Its purpose, in addition to providing central storage of individual assignments, is to foster communication and collaboration between student, faculty consultant, course instructors, and industry consultants. This website is dedicated to the research and analysis conducted via guidelines provided by the Department of Architectural Engineering. For an explanation of this capstone design course and its requirements click here.

Special thanks to Haynes Whaley Associates and Toll Brothers Commercial for providing assistance and allowing me to study the Belmont Executive Center Building A.