Residence Inn
By Marriott
Alexandria, VA
Julia E. Phillips
Construction Management
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| Thesis Research |
| Thesis Proposal |
| Presentation |
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Thesis Proposal
Revised Thesis Proposal (pdf format)
Thesis Proposal (pdf format)
Executive Summary (pdf format)
This document is intended to outline the issues I plan to research and improve upon during the spring semester 2008. Four technical issues and one critical industry research area will be explored for possible improvements. Throughout these analysis and research areas I hope to add value to the building by implementing more green technologies and materials, as well as reducing the schedule and cost, and improving the constructability of the project.
Analysis 1: Acoustics
This analysis will focus on improving the acoustics between the outside and inside of the façade as well as between guestrooms. Green materials will be implemented into the improvement of the acoustical system.
Analysis 2: Mechanical System #1: Controls
This analysis will focus on reducing the energy consumption by the fan coil units in the guestrooms that are designed to run 24 hours a day.
Analysis 3: Mechanical System #2: Greywater
This re-design focuses on implementing a greywater system in to the building to reduce the water usage and add value to the building by reducing the water need.
Analysis 4: Structural Design of Underground Garage
This analysis focuses on reducing the schedule and cost of constructing the underground garage by instituting the use of the flat plate pre-cast Filigree structural panels. The Filigree system will also be compared to the use of stud rails with the existing design to reduce concrete and formwork use.
Critical Industry Research: “Greening” of Hotels
This research is intended to help dispel the notion that adding green value to any project costs considerable more money up front. This will be done by using green technologies during my breadth studies and comparing the up front cost, life cycle cost, and energy use of the current system vs. the proposed system.
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