Author: Zachary P Klixbull

DE Hospice
New Castle, DE

Project information:
Size: 65,000 SF
Stories: 2
Delivery Method: GMP, CM at risk
Construction: 08/11 thur 09/12
Occupancy Type: Medical

Project Team:
Owner: Delaware Hospice
Architecture: Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scoot
Construction Manager: Skanska
MEP Engineering: Reese Engineeering
Civil Engineering: Landmark Engineering
Landscape Architect: Rummler Associates

Structural:
- CMU and concrete footers
- concrete basement walls
- floors 1&2 metal studs
- Hollow structural section columns, I beams
-Slab on grade and metal deck with concrete
- Wood Truss Roof

Mechanical Systems:
-180 MBH water to water geothermal heat pump
- Two energy recovery units, one at 1,555 CFM supply air and the other one at 1825 CFM
-Three water to air geothermal ventilation heat pumps at 1,250, 2,140, and 2,265 CFM
-Water to air geothermal heat pumps inline water to water geothermal heat pump and either energy recovery unit, ventilation heat pump, or straight outside air
-Two exhaust fan for 1,800 CFM

Architecture:
-aluminum curtain wall systems with manufactured stone for the lower part of the exterior wall for the first floor and manufactured stone for some exterior walls. The manufactured stone is also used chimney on the East side . The building is topped with gable roof and cupolas. Windows are clad wood windows with louvers for shading.

Electrical/Lighting
-2,000 A, 480/277V, 3-Phase, 4-wire Mmain distribution center, rated for 65, AIC
- 500KW, 480/277V, 3 phase, 4 wire, 30 hr diesel generator
- Dry-type transformer from 3KVA to 500KVA, 480V, 208V, 15A to 750A 3 phase
- Fluorescent lamps automatic in ceiling
- Door access control system
- Telecommunication system

Zachary Klixbull
Mechanical Option
CPEP SITE: http://www.engr.psu.edu/ae/thesis/portfolios/2012/zpk104/index.html