HALL
ARCH 7320 AMY GUTTMAN
HARDI SHAH
“Amy Gutmann Hall, named in honor of the Penn’s longest-serving President, will be the future home of Data Science academic and research programs and will centralize resources that will advance the work of scholars across a wide variety of fields making the tools and concepts of data analysis more accessible to the university community.
Aspirations established during the integrated design workshop focus on creating an environment that connects occupants, who work in a digital world, back to the natural environment. The building maximizes daylight and views, integrates ecological environments into interior spaces, and incorporates sensory stimuli that encourage collaborative social behavior and comfort.
To that end, Amy Gutmann Hall will be the first Mass Timber project for Penn, and the first six-story mass timber building in the City of Philadelphia. The system both reduces the building’s carbon footprint by 52% relative to concrete and 41% relative to steel and creates a warm, tactile and welcoming environment.”
AMY GUTTMAN HALL
HARDI SHAH
https://kssarchitects.com/design/our-work/amy-gutmann-hall-new-data-science-building
“The six-story facility houses three floors of teaching labs, active learning classrooms, and collaboration spaces, and three floors of research centers organized around appropriately scaled neighborhoods that promote flexibility and connectivity.“ Gross Area (sq. ft.): 116,000 sqft (10,776.75 m2) Phase: In-Construction Total Project Cost: $137,500,000 Year Built: 2024 Floors: 6 Architect: Lake I Flato, KSS AMY GUTTMAN HALL HARDI SHAH https://kssarchitects.com/design/our-work/amy-gutmann-hall-new-data-science-building
CONSIDERED LCA CATEGORIES
Structures Foundations Interiors Enclosures Mechanical Plumbing Electrical
STRUCTURAL LCA
STRUCTURAL LCA
*The item(s) selected are notable for their high contribution to the GWP of this category.
STRUCTURAL FRAMING
Framing Element Types:
GluLam Beams (759)
Steel Beams (286)
Concrete Beams (11)
EPDs used: BuroHappold_EC3_Timber: Structurelam Crosslam Total GWP for all GluLam Beams: 118,310.88 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Fabricated Structural Steel Total GWP for all Steel Beams: 55,632.87 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: CCS 3,000 psi
Custom Floor Mix Total GWP for all Concrete Beams: 5,927.8 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 179,871.55 kgCO2e
STRUCTURAL COLUMNS
Column Element Types:
Wood Columns (243)
14x14 16x16 18x18 20x20 22x22
Concrete Columns (47)
20x24 36x54 36x72; 24x24
Steel Columns(13)
BU PC 22X22
EPDs used: Hardwood Plywood
EPDs used: CCS 3,000 PSI Custom Mix AUSTIN 3000 PSI Custom Mix
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Total GWP for all Wood Columns: 47,022.27 kgCO2e
Total GWP for all Concrete Columns: 16,172.32 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 164,911.1 kgCO2e
Total GWP for all Steel Columns: 101716.51 kgCO2e
STRUCTURAL COLUMNS
Column Element Types: Hollow Section Columns (96)
W14 X 120 (2)
HSS AXBXC/D
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Hollow Structural Sections Total GWP for all Hollow Section Columns: 73597.9 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Steel Plate Total GWP for all Other Columns: 2132.3 kgCO2e SubTotal : 75,730.2 kgCO2e
STRUCTURAL FLOORS & SLABS
Structural Element Types:
Floors (18)
EPDs used: EC3: AUSTIN 3000 PSI CUSTOM
FLOOR MIX, Fabricated Steel Plate, High Performance Ceiling Panel, Cross-Laminated Timber untreated Total GWP for all Structural Floors: 846,521.93 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 912,326.1 kgCO2e
Slabs (12)
EPDs used: EC3: AUSTIN 3000 PSI CUSTOM
FLOOR MIX Total GWP for all Structural Slabs: 65,804.12 kgCO2e
Total Structural GWP : 1,743,587.37 kgCO2e
The LCA breakdown shows the highest contributors to the Structural GWP are the concrete beams. This is likely due to the high density of concrete compared to timber and the higher quantity of concrete than the steel columns which would also have a high density. It contributes to 46.1% of the total GWP.
STRUCTURAL PERCENTAGES
Limitations: ● Below Grade Walls - The weight calculations of all of the vertical foundation walls include some elements from above-grade.
STRUCTURAL FOUNDATIONS
Foundation Element Types:
Foundation Slabs(17)
Basic Foundation Wall(64)
Foundation Bearing Footing (7)
Footing-Rectangular(18)
EPDs used: Custom EPD: R70100c1
EPDs used: Custom EPD: 252201/Lightweight High Stress Concrete Masonry Units
EPDs used: Custom EPD: R70100c1
EPDs used: Custom EPD: R70100c1
Total GWP for all Foundation Slabs: 263,541.01kgCO2e
Total GWP for all Basic Foundation Walls: 94230.94 kgCO2e
Total GWP for all Foundation Bearing Footings: 6,083.32 kgCO2e
Total GWP for all FootingRectangular: 44,445.64kgCO2e SubTotal
: 410,748.49kgCO2e
Total Foundations GWP : 1,743,587.37 kgCO2e
The LCA breakdown shows the highest contributors to the Structural GWP are the below grade slabs (footings). This is likely due to the high volume of concrete present in the footings as compared to the other foundation components. It contributes to 64.2% of the total GWP.
FOUNDATION PERCENTAGES
Limitations:
● There was one type of element which did not fit perfectly under the categories that were set up for the structural LCA. They are highlighted in orange in the visualization.
The LCA for Structures accounted for all items shown in teal green.
The total GWP for the Structure in Amy Gutmann Hall is 1,743,587.37
STRUCTURES & FOUNDATIONS VISUALIZATION
kgCO2.
LCA
MEP
MEP LCA
*The item(s) selected are notable for their high contribution to the GWP of this category.
MECHANICAL SCOPE
Mechanical Element Types:
Ducts (4,448)
EPDs used: EC3: Fabricated Steel Hollow Structural Sections Quartz: Unfaced Earthwool Insulation Board, Heavy Density Board Fiberglass Insulation
Total GWP for all Ducts: 204,571.59 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 358,004.95 kgCO2e
Hydronic Piping (6,245)
EPDs used: Quartz: Copper Piping Quartz: Carbon Steel Sprinkler Pipe Total GWP for Hydronic Piping: 70,479.93 kgCO2e
Air Handling Units (3)
EPDs used: Quartz: Air Handling Units Total GWP for all Concrete Beams: 82,953.43 kgCO2e
MECHANICAL SCOPE
Mechanical Element Types:
Fan Coil Units (49)
VAVs (117)
Chilled Beams (469)
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Heating Only Fan
Coil Unit Total GWP for all GluLam Beams: 36,514.1 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Chilled Beams Total GWP for all Concrete Beams: 126,782.36 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Variable Air Volume Box - Damper Total GWP for all Steel Beams: 4,419.7 kgCO2e SubTotal : 167,716.16 kgCO2e Total Mechanical GWP: 525,721.37 kgCO2e
Element Types: Conduits (425) EPDs used: Custom EPDs: CommScope Data Networking Cables Total GWP for all Conduit: 610.2 kgCO2e
Electrical GWP : 610.2 kgCO2e
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT Electrical
Total
PLUMBING SCOPE
Plumbing Element Types:
Cold Water (461)
EPDs used: Quartz: Copper Piping
Total GWP for all Cold Water Piping: 2,278.85 kgCO2e
Hot Water (254)
EPDs used: Quartz: Copper Piping Total GWP for all Hot Water Piping: 1,083.59 kgCO2e
Storm Water (33)
EPDs used: Quartz: Cast Iron Pipes Total GWP for all Storm Water Piping: 7,934.86 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 11,297.3 kgCO2e
PLUMBING SCOPE
Plumbing Element Types:
Vents(620)
Sanitary Waste(1,217)
Sprinkler(2,317)
Standpipe(410)
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Saint-Gobain
PAM_Cast Iron Drainage Piping Total GWP for all Vents: 7,075.78kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Saint-Gobain
PAM_Cast Iron Drainage Piping Total GWP for all Sanitary Wastes: 9,774.02kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Bull Moose_Steel Sprinkler Piping Total GWP for all Sprinklers: 60,486.49kgCO2e
EPDs used: Custom EPD: Bull Moose_Steel Sprinkler Piping Total GWP for all Standpipes: 15,893.67kgCO2e
SubTotal : 93,229.96kgCO2e
Total Plumbing GWP : 104,527.26 kgCO2e
Limitations:
● In Revit the sanitary pipes were not able to be filtered with absolute accuracy. It’s distributed across layers.
● The oval-shaped duct cannot be pushed in to grasshopper.
● The weights of all VAVs were obtained from the cutsheet of products obtained from Daikin.
● For pipes and ducts, the scope of the elbows in ducting/ piping is not considered in the LCA scope.
● Elements not considered for the Electrical LCA which would otherwise contribute significantly more to the
MEP LCA
GWP for electrical systems: ○ Switchboards ○ Generators ○ Disconnects ○ Electrical Outlets ○ Lighting Fixtures ○ Cable Trays ○ And more..
The LCA breakdown shows the highest contributors to the MEP GWP are the AHUs and chilled beams. Together they contribute to 32.2% of the total GWP.
MECH, ELEC, PLUMBING PERCENTAGES
The LCA for MEP accounted for all items shown in purple.
The total GWP for the MEP Scope in Amy Gutmann Hall is 630,858.83 kgCO2.
MECH, ELEC, PLUMBING VISUALIZATION
INTERIOR & ENCLOSURES
LCA
ENCLOSURES LCA - ROOFS
*The item(s) selected are notable for their high contribution to the GWP of this category.
ENCLOSURES LCA - EXTERIOR WALLS
*The item(s) selected are notable for their high contribution to the GWP of this category.
ENCLOSURES LCA - EXTERIOR WALLS & GLAZING
*The item(s) selected are notable for their high contribution to the GWP of this category.
ENCLOSURES SCOPE
Enclosure Element Types:
Roofs (58)
Types of Roofs Analyzed:
IRMA Roofs
EPDM Roofs
Gravel Fill Roof
CLT Roof Concrete Topping
SubTotal : 322,889.04 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Quartz: Granular Fill, Extruded Polystyrene insulation, EPDM Membrane Roofing
BuroHappold_EC3_Concrete_LW_25013000: 2501-3000 psi
BuroHappold_EC3_Timber: Structurelam Crosslam
Custom EPD_EC3: CCS 3,000 psi Custom Floor Mix
BuroHappold_EC3_Steel: Steel Roof & Floor Deck Boverket: Stone wool, roof board
GWP Totals: Total GWP for IRMA Roofs: 176045.67 kgCO2e
Total GWP for EPDM Roofs: 24671.37 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Concrete Toppings: 3,027.6 kgCO2e
Total GWP for CLT Roofs: 97270.22 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Gravel Roofs: 21,874.16 kgCO2e
ENCLOSURES SCOPE
Enclosure Element Types:
Exterior Walls (205)
Types of Walls Analyzed:
Cavity Walls:
Stucco Ext w/ GWB Int Finish
Metal Panel Ext w/ GWB Int Finish
Brick Ext w/ GWB Int Finish
Wood Panel Ext w/ GWB Int Finish
Cast-in Place Concrete Ext w/ GWB Int Finish
CMU Ext w/ GWB Int Finish
Spandrel Walls
SubTotal : 702,297.80 kgCO2e
EPDs used: Boverket: Gypsum Standard Plasterboard, Particle Board, External Wall Panels, Aluminum Profile primary, Bricks
BuroHappold_EC3_Steel: Cold Formed Steel Studs and Track - SRI BuroHappold_EC3_Concrete_LW_25013000: 2501-3000 psi
Quartz: Extruded Polystyrene insulation, Vapor Barrier, Cementitious Grouting, Hardwood
GWP Totals:
Total GWP for Stucco Walls: 354620.86 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Brick Walls: 100183.33 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Metal Panel Walls: 34514.60 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Wood Panel Walls: 402.68 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Concrete Walls: 48399.54 kgCO2e
Total GWP for CMU Walls: 2176.24 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Spandrel Walls: 41806.31 kgCO2e
Enclosure Element Types: Glazing (1,229) EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Walker Textures Unetched Mirror Total GWP for all Glazing: 41,806.31kgCO2e SubTotal : 41,806.31kgCO2e Total Enclosures GWP: 1,025,186.84 kgCO2e ENCLOSURES SCOPE
ENCLOSURES LCA
Roof Limitations:
● For all roof types, there was a high variability in terms of material layers and their EPDs. The thicknesses were input based on the Revit wall construction and could not accurately reflect the roof construction in the field as insulation typically slopes.
● The densities of all material EPDs without densities internalized were obtained from an ASHRAE search.
● The Revit model also at times had overlapping elements making selection a challenge.
Exterior Walls & Glazing Limitations:
● The materials of clear glazing and spandrel glass are the same due to the limited options in the EPD databases.
● For all wall types, there was a high variability in terms of material layers and their EPDs. The thicknesses were input based on the Revit wall construction and could not accurately reflect the wall construction in the field.
● The densities of all material EPDs without densities internalized were obtained from an ASHRAE search.
● The Revit model also at times had overlapping elements making selection a challenge, especially with the exterior walls scope.
The LCA breakdown shows the highest contributor to the Enclosures GWP are the stucco walls. This is likely due to the high surface area of the walls. It contributes to 34.6% of the total GWP.
ENCLOSURES PERCENTAGES
INTERIORS LCA
*The item(s) selected are notable for their high contribution to the GWP of this category.
INTERIORS SCOPE
Interior Element Types: Ceilings (1,495)
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Softwood Lumber, M2 Tech Type X 5/8'' Gypsum Board, Protectone Baroque
Customline Ceiling Panels
Total GWP for all Ceilings: 27,819.78 kgCO2e
Flooring (106)
EPDs used: EC3: Floor Modular Carpet on CQuest GB with PET yarn, Soft Plywood, Ecocem Plus (GULb/HSLb), Pyroswiss 12mm
Total GWP for all Flooring: 360,380.36 kgCO2e
All Doors (163)
EPDs used: Custom EPD_EC3: Cold-Formed Steel Framing; Anodized and Painted Aluminum Extrusions; Softwood Plywood; Pyroswiss 12mm
Quartz: Steel Door
Total GWP for all Doors: 54,877.25 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 443,077.39 kgCO2e
INTERIORS SCOPE
Interior Element Types: Interior Walls (1,570)
Types of Walls Analyzed: Typical Gypsum Wall Framing w/: 1” Acoustic Panel Finish Steel FInish White Board Finish Wood Finish
EPDs used: EC3: M2 Tech Type X 5/8" Gypsum Board - Seattle, WA, Steel Framing Studs and Track, Pyroswiss 12mm, Soft Plywood
GWP Totals: Total GWP for Typ Gypsum Walls: 31,409.12 kgCO2e
Total GWP for 1” Acoustic Panel Finish: 48,798.66 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Steel Finish: 13,540 kgCO2e
Total GWP for White Board Finish: 1,082.67 kgCO2e
Total GWP for Wood Finish: 2340.87 kgCO2e
SubTotal : 97,171.32 kgCO2e
Total : 540,248.71 kgCO2e
INTERIORS LCA
Limitations:
● Hollow metal doors do not note the specific volume of the material, we assume it is 90% of the void.
● We do not know the exact construction of the door, so we do not know if each material completely covers the volume of the door.
● There are some doors that we do not have volume data for.
● For interior wall types, similar types with small variations were grouped to make the LCA more achievable.
● For all wall types, there was a high variability in terms of material layers and their EPDs. The thicknesses were input based on the Revit wall construction and could not accurately reflect the wall construction in the field.
● The densities of all material EPDs without densities internalized were obtained from a general industrywide internet search.
● The Revit model also at times had overlapping elements making selection a challenge.
The LCA breakdown shows the highest contributor to the Interiors GWP is the concrete flooring. This is likely due to the high surface area of the concrete flooring. It contributes to 59.4% of the total GWP.
INTERIORS PERCENTAGES
The LCA for Enclosures & Interiors accounted for all items shown in blue.
The total GWP for the Enclosures & Interiors Scope in Amy Gutmann Hall is 1,565,435.55 kgCO2.
ENCLOSURES & INTERIORS VISUALIZATION
Total Global Warming Potential : 3,939,881.75 kgCO2e Elec GWP : 610.19 kgCO2e Plumb GWP : 104,527.26 kgCO2e Mech GWP : 525,721.37 kgCO2e Enc GWP : 702,620.68 kgCO2e Int GWP : 540,248.71 kgCO2e Struc GWP : 1,332,838.88 kgCO2e Foun. GWP : 410,748.49 kgCO2e LCA CATEGORIES Structures Foundations Interiors Enclosures Mechanical Plumbing Electrical
OVERALL GWP PERCENTAGES
FINAL CONCLUSIONS & BENCHMARKING
Total GWP value including MEP is: 3,939,881.75 kg CO2e
For each square meter: 365.61 kg CO2e/m2
Based on the highlighted metric above, and our calculated total GWP values even including MEP, Amy Guttman Hall in well-within the benchmark.
FINAL CONCLUSIONS & BENCHMARKING
Total GWP value without the MEP is: 3,309,022.92 kg CO2e
For each square meter: 307.07 kg CO2e/m2
Because Amy Gutmann Hall is a low-rise educational building, we are located within the benchmark area.
CLF2017,Benchmarking Study,https://carbonleadershipforum.org/embodied-carbon-benchmark-study-data-visualization/
FINAL CONCLUSIONS & BENCHMARKING
Total GWP value without the MEP is: 3,309,022.92 kg CO2e
For each square meter: 307.07 kg CO2e/m2
In North America area, our results are also within bounds.
CLF2017,Benchmarking Study,https://carbonleadershipforum.org/embodied-carbon-benchmark-study-data-visualization/
