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This thesis presentation outlines the lighting, electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of a new science and technology center in New Jersey. The goal is to provide a modern and well-lit environment for students and visitors.
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New Jersey Center for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education John P. Mulhern April 15, 2008 Final Thesis Presentation
South Façade Perspective Presentation Outline • General Building Information • Lighting Design Theme • Lighting Depth – Lower Lobby • Electrical Depth • Mechanical & Structural Breadth • Final Conclusion
South Façade Perspective General Information • Owner: Kean University • Architect: Cannon Design, Inc. • + MEP • Structural: SchoorDepalma Engineers • & Consultants • Civil Eng: K.S. Engineers, P.C. • CM: Provided by University • GC: Terminal Construction Corporation • Location: Union, NJ • Size: 6 stories; 117,000 SF • Construction: September 2008 • Start • Overall Cost: $45,000,000 General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
South Façade Perspective Uses http://www.aviationtechcenter.com/images2/Computer_lab.jpg http://www.engin.umich.edu/caen/campcaen/ph otos/cave_princecar.jpg http://www.allegany.edu/bedford/Images/BCCFacCWsmall.jpg http://constructlab.com/images/College%20University%20(23)%20cropped%20small.JPG http://paulstamatiou.com/wp-content/ uploads/ 2007/10/mizzou_macs.jpg http://photos.igougo.com/images/p9423-College_Station-My_22nd_Birthday_at_Garcias.jpg General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
South Façade Perspective Lighting Design Theme General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
South Façade Perspective Overall Design Goals • Guide visitors through the irregularly shaped building with light • Provide recessed lighting wherever possible to keep ceilings clean • Incorporate luminaires which complement the modern architecture • Provide sufficient light levels for students General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Plan Overall Design Goals • Guide visitors through the irregularly shaped building with light • Provide recessed lighting wherever possible to keep ceilings clean • Incorporate luminaires which complement the modern architecture • Provide sufficient light levels for students N General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Lobby Plan Lobby Information • Curved Ceramic • Tile Wall • Double height ceiling 21’6” • Café Area at south east corner • Color patterned and curved ceramic tile wall and grand stair case are focal points • Curtain wall on three sides with surrounding portico • Terazzo • Tile Floor Grand Staircase N • Curtainwall General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Lobby Plan Lighting RCP • D (LINEAR • FLUORESCENT) N • C(WALL WASHERS) • J(TRACK • HEADS) • E(WALL WASHERS) • E(HALOGEN • PENDANTS) General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Lighting RCP East Perspective (Lobby Mode) • D (LINEAR • FLUORESCENT) • C(WALL WASHERS) • J(TRACK • HEADS) • E(WALL WASHERS) • E(HALOGEN • PENDANTS) General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Lighting RCP West Perspective • D (LINEAR • FLUORESCENT) • C(WALL WASHERS) • J(TRACK • HEADS) • H (WALL WASHERS) • Gala Mode • E(HALOGEN • PENDANTS) General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Auditorium Plan Auditorium Information N • Staggered ceiling with coves at junctures • 311 seats in auditorium • Staggered walls with vertical coves General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Auditorium Plan Auditorium Information • GWB • Metal Fascia • Acoustic Panel • Perforated GWB • Ceramic Tile N • Staggered ceiling with coves at junctures • 311 seats in auditorium • Staggered walls with vertical coves General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Auditorium Plan Auditorium RCP N O(WALL WASHER) M (COVE FIXTURE) N (VERTICAL COVE FIXTURE) J&K (TRACK FIXTURES) L (RECESSED LINEAR FLUORESCENT) • P (RECESSED CFL • DOWNLIGHT General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Auditorium RCP South Perspective O(WALL WASHER) M (COVE FIXTURE) N (VERTICAL COVE FIXTURE) J&K (TRACK FIXTURES) L (RECESSED LINEAR FLUORESCENT) • P (RECESSED CFL • DOWNLIGHT General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Auditorium RCP South Perspective • Linear • Fluorescent • Lighting • Staggered Ceiling • Cove Lighting General InfoLighting Electrical Breadths
Estimate Aluminum Feeder Estimate • 74 branch and distribution panels throughout building • 117 major feeders with step down transformers • Assumed EMT conduit and runs in the ceiling on upper floors • Aluminum Feeders NOT RECOMMENDED • Cost Savings: $120,000.00 General InfoLightingElectricalBreadths
Experiment Room Introduction • Empirical Study of the mental effects of ceiling height at Univ. of Minnesota • Conducted tests on human information processing and cognitive skills • Result: Higher ceiling height increases cognitive skill strength • Higher Ceiling Height • Lower Ceiling Height General InfoLightingElectrical Breadths
Auditorium Roof Plan Redesign • Raise Ceiling height of auditorium by 4 feet • Causes higher thermal load with more exterior wall area • More load from brick on CMU wall resting on strip foundation • Added SF 1804 SF • 1.72 % of Total Exterior SF • Approximately 1.72% added to energy bill every year General InfoLightingElectrical Breadths
Auditorium Roof Plan Methods • Binmaker program was used to organize TMY2 data • Solar air temperature calculation for loads • Fans in AHU-2 did not have to be resized General InfoLightingElectrical Breadths
Acknowledgements • Dr. Houser • Dr. Mistrick • Professor Dannerth • Professor Davidson & Scott McCall • Dr. Srebric • Professor Holland • Professor Parfitt General InfoLightingElectrical Breadths