Nexus

ME Report

Melanie Fonner - Mechanical Engineer

Melanie is currently a 5th year student in the Architectural Engineering program at Penn State focusing in mechanical systems. In May 2013, Melanie will graduate with an Integrated Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering degree and will gain Engineer in Training status.

In the summer of 2010, Melanie received a minor in Architectural Studies through The Pantheon Institute in Rome, Italy. There she spent 7 weeks studying medieval structures, architecture, and cartography.

During the summers of 2011 and 2012, Melanie worked as a mechanical intern at CJL Engineering. There she gained variable experience working on many diverse projects and completed tasks such energy modeling, LEED documentation, and a chiller plant energy analysis.

Melanie is involved in many on-campus organizations such as ASHRAE, AEI, and SWE. She is currently the treasurer of the student chapter of MCAA, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. She participated in the 2011-2012 National Student Chapter Competition and plans to compete again for the 2012-2013 year. She is also a member of two national honors societies including the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Phi Kappa Phi.

News & Updates

04.30.13 | CPEP Complete

04.03.13 | ME Final Presentation

02.22.13 | AEI ME Report Submission

02.06.13 | ME Report #4

01.23.13 | ME Report #3

12.14.12 | ME Report #2

11.12.12 | ME Report #1

11.12.12 | Proposal Presentation

10.24.12 | Presentation #3

10.03.12 | Presentation #2

09.14.12 | Presentation #1

09.12.12 | Website Live

09.11.12 | BIM Execution Plan

AEI Competition

Senior Thesis

Penn State University

Architectural Engineering

AE Computer Lab

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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‐inprogress 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 Nexus. 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.