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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-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 Ashley Bradford. 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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This thesis proposal describes in detail the structural depth study as well as the two breadth studies that will be performed for the Center of Science & Medicine. The structure will be redesigned with a new lateral load resisting system that will eliminate moment connections and make use of concrete shear walls. Efficient lighting design will be considered by re-desiging the lighting system of a typical laboratory to meet target illuminance levels and satisfy ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. A study on building information modeling effectiveness will be conducted as well. |
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Thesis Proposal: posted December 18, 2007
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To download the full Thesis Proposal, click here (PDF).
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To download a brief summary of the proposal, click here (PDF).
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Updated Thesis Proposal: posted January 18, 2008
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To download the full Thesis Proposal, click here (PDF).
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To download a brief summary of the proposal, click here (PDF).
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Breadth Study 1: Building Information Modeling (Construction Management)
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Interestingly, one of the unique aspects of the Center for Science & Medicine is that it is being designed with 3-D software, utilizing the latest BIM
(building information modeling) technology. Since BIM is a relatively new design tool, it is a question as to whether this cutting-edge design
method will truly pay off. The following breadth study will consider the positive and negative effects BIM has had on the design process of the
Center for Science & Medicine thus far. While problems are posed by up-front software and training costs, time spent on implementing the
system within the design team, and possible tension created by the new design tool between different generations of engineers, long-term
benefits will be investigated and weighed against the negative. From here, conclusions can be drawn regarding the effectiveness of building
information modeling, and recommendations can be made to the CSM’s design team as well as the rest of the AEC community. |
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Breadth Study 2: Lighting Redesign for a Typical Laboratory |
There are 6 typical wet
laboratory spaces in the Center for Science and Medicine, and investigation has determined that the lighting systems of these spaces have been overdesigned. Illuminance levels on the work plane exceed IES target ranges for laboratories, and
lighting power density exceeds the limit set forth in ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. This breadth study proposes an alternative design to the
existing lighting system in an attempt to reduce illuminance levels and LPD. The redesign will consider efficiency, aesthetics, and environment in
the selection of new luminaires. Final design of the space successfully achieved target illuminance levels and lighting power density. Thus, this
optimized system can be put in place throughout the building at every wet lab location to reduce energy use and better comply with industry
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