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TRIPPE HALL-Penn State Erie, Pennsylvania ARCH 442 Architectural Design Analysis The Pennsylvania State University Department of Architectural Engineering

Benmakhlouf

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Birkdar

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Elshahat

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Linton

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Our Vision Infinity Design is a fully integrated design and engineering firm providing smooth transitions from design to construction. We are dedicated to delivering innovative, high quality, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable buildings.

The main goal for the project is to deliver a sustainable, social, and safe environment for students and faculty. Furthermore, creating an environment where sustainability is an interactive experience for people.

Chris Linton

Eman Elshahat

Selma Benmakhlouf

Tarek Birkdar

Construction Management

Structural Engineering

Lighting/Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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Project Brief Precedent Studies Climatic Analysis/ Background Research Building Evolution Macro/ Micro Site Plan Axonometric Views of Floor Plans Floor Plans Typical Rooms Elevations Section Views of Building Wall Sections Exterior Renderings Interior Renderings Construction Sequence Structural Systems Mechanical Systems Lighting/ Electrical Analysis Code Info Life Safety Provisions/ Exiting Plans Site Logistics/ Dewatering Strategies Program of Building Detailed Cost Estimate Summary

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Precedents Figure 1. University of Southern Denmark Student Housing Odense, Denmark

The building has distinctive shape that makes it easily recognizable on campus.

Figure 2. The EcoDorm at Warren Wilson Swannanoa, NC

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Demonstration facility for environmental design and educating college students, staff, and community.

Sun tempering, thermal mass, roof overhangs to provide shading in the summer and solar heating in the winter.

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Precedents Figure 3. Rocky Top Student Center Qunnipiac Unviersity, CT

Rustic Design that includes a central gathering space with a grand staircase to promote a sense of community.

Figure 4. Michlifen Suites & Spa Ifrane, Morocco

Smooth transitions between the indoors and outdoors.

There is a connection to the environment while addressing climatic issues within the region.

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Climatic Analysis

Wind Study

Annual Temperature & Comfort Zone

VIEWS

WIND

Prevailing winds come from the southwest are blocked from with the trees on the south side of the building.

Sound Intensity Study

Between June and September average temperatures land in the standard comfort zone for living. This presents opportunity for low-energy heating/cooling solutions.

NOTES

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Background Research Penn State Behrend campus is located just east of Erie, PA. The campus is 854 acres, with 50plus buildings. Currently there are 9 different housing options all located on the southern side of campus. The existing Ohio and Almy halls were originally part of a three building housing group planned for the west edge of the campus. Trippe Hall is now considered to be to be the third building in the grouping.

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Ohio & Almy Residence Halls

West Parking Lot

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Building Evolution

NOTES

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Micro Site Plan

Macro Site Plan

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Above shows the building place on the site with respect to the existing buildings. North of the building are the two residence halls Almy and Ohio Halls.

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Above shows the relationship of the building on the site with roads. Ciculation around the building parking lots.

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Axonometric View of Floor Plan

Dobbins Hall

Residential Wet Core

The Axonometric view above is provided to help understand and visualize the different floors in the building in more details, yet easy and simple way.

Service Public

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The view on the left side of the page shows the program of the building as well, the key is shown below the diagram.

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Floor Plans Residential Wet Core Service Public

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150’

The first floor plan circulator Organized in a way such that; rooms laid out on perimeter of building to maximize views, and the wet cores are laid in the center of the house to be within a convenient distance with every room.

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Typical Bedroom Layout

These are 2 options for bedroom layout. We wanted to keep Dobbins Hallthe flooring natural and warm so we picked hardwood flooring. It is also easier for those in wheelchairs.

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Elevations

Exterior Materials

Stone

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Paint

Standing Seam Metal Roof

Curtain Wall

Kalwall

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Section View of Building

Dobbins Hall

The section above shows one of the stair towers in the building running from the basement to the fourth floor.

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The picture above is a section cut though the main entrance of the building and the lobby where guests and visitors can sit and wait.

The section also shows the connection between the first and the second floor through the floor opening.

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Wall Sections Typical Wall and Floor Connection/Composition (2 stories)

â–ź Rigid Foam Insulation

Exterior Facade

Air

Floor, Wood Framing

CMU

Dobbins Hall Steel Plate

Foundation Wall

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Steel Column

Steel Plate

The section above shows the interior partitions of the building (bedrooms walls) with a doubled drywall boards on one of the sides instead of just one drywall on the each side. The second layer of drywall and the noise proofing compound are acting together to absorb as much noise as possible in order to provide the students/residents with a quiet and healthy environment .

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Exterior Renderings

Dobbins Hall

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Interior Renderings

Dobbins Hall

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Construction Sequence

Dobbins Hall

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Structural Analysis

Dobbins Hall

Since Penn State Behrend is looking for getting the TRIPPLE Hall project ready by the next school year, steel structural system with shear walls for the stairs and the elevators is preferred for this project because it’s more sustainable than concrete, cheaper, and faster to build.

The main reason that the steel structural system will be more sustainable and cheaper to ship to the site, is the fact that there are a lot of steel fabricators around the area in comparison to only one concrete fabricator which is specified only in the side walks and driveways work more than an entire structural system (as shown in the map above).

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System Integration

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The mechanical system used for this project is a geothermal system, which was preferred with the intentions to save money. Another reason for choosing this system is to take an advantage of the geothermal wells that are already in place within the site itself.

In terms of distribution, VAV boxes will be attached with reheat coil in order to be able to provide part loads.

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Lighting Design

The South faรงade requires the most attention in terms of shading systems because of the large amount of daylight that is penetrating.

Diffused light from the sky enters the building through skylights and windows surrounding the building, while keeping out direct light from the sun to prevent heat gain and glare. To help minimize this solar heat gain, large overhangs and low-e glass material are added to provide both an architectural aesthetic element and a solar heat presentation component.

Dobbins Hall

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Code Information

Dobbins Hall

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Life Safety Provisions

Dobbins Hall

Key for Evacuation Plans Exit Route

Elevator (Do not use in case of fire)

Exit

Fire Extinguisher

Stairs

Fire Alarm

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Site Logistics

Adequate pedestrian flow and traffic flow are a main concern. Designing our entrance to the north for high pedestrian flow. Inviting oncoming pedestrian into our central fireplace. While allowing smooth progression of vehicles around our building.

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Detailed Cost Analysis The Initial cost analysis began at just over 15.5 million dollars. As we added a multitude of other required amenities the price increased over the 25 million dollar budget shown below. The price increased over budget due to the stone façade, exterior curtain wall sections, and the doubling of 2 layers of 5/8� gypsum wall board along the interior partition walls.

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Summary Throughout this semester, the design of our building has evolved. Being inspired with the ski lodge concept we thought about focusing on interior finishes and ‌ One of the biggest chanllenges we faced as a team was trying to sell the hallways to the client through renderings and explanaitions we tried to show that opening up the hallways was worth spending money on it, the extra structure and mechanical desing as well. We were successful in showing how the hallways bring in natural light to the building throughout the day and in showing how it breaks up the boring feeling of the long normal hallways by introducing a small study area and seating for the residents to enjoy the view of the forest and have a close by space to relax in.

With all of this being said, we did end up happy with the final design.

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