Reflection

The experience that I have gained from the Senior Thesis program is very useful to my future career. I have learned much about the operation and practical design of building mechanical systems. Understanding the original design and then redesigning the systems to adhere to different standards was a valuable design exercise.

I very much enjoyed being part of the pilot IPD/BIM Senior Thesis. Working in a group with 3 other AE students allowed us to pool our knowledge together to accomplish much more than what we could have individually achieved in the traditional Senior Thesis. As a group, we used the integrated project delivery method to deliver a holistic building design which preserved the architectural and owner requirements, while reducing annual energy consumption and operating costs.

Building information modeling played an important role in our team's design process. BIM's ability to automate repetitive and error-prone tasks allowed the group to accomplish more in our given time frame (compared to a standard design process). However, BIM is an up-and-coming technology which requires much improvement in widespread industry software interoperability.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
ABET Outcomes for AE 481W/482
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a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
X
b. An ability to analyze and interpret data
X
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
X
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
X
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
X
g. An ability to communicate effectively
X
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
X
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning
X
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues
X
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
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o. Engineering design capabilities in at least two (2) of the (3) basic curriculum areas of architectural engineering, and that design has been integrated across the breadth of the program
X
p. Communication and interaction with other design professionals in the execution of building projects
X
 

Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Peter Clarke. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in‐progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Peter Clarke. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

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