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Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building

Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building. Rob Leicht Construction Management. Project Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System Research Into LEED for Museums Conclusions. Topics. Background. Courtyard Structure. Mechanical System. LEED for Museums. Conclusions.

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Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building

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  1. Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building Rob Leicht Construction Management

  2. Project Background • Courtyard Structure • Mechanical System • Research Into LEED for Museums • Conclusions Topics Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  3. Building Background • Construction Began 1836 • 3rd Oldest Federal Building in Washington, DC • Built in Phases • Various Uses • Barracks • Infirmary • Patent Office • Historical Events • Walt Whitman • Clara Barton • Abraham Lincoln Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  4. Project Background • Museum Closed mid 1990’s • Two previous contracts • Abatement/Demolition • Shell • Current Contract • Renovate Interior • New MEP Systems • Project Team • Hensel Phelps - GC • Hartman-Cox - Architect • Thorton, Tomasetti, Cutts – Structural • URS – MEP Design Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  5. Courtyard Structure • Issue: Mix of structural systems Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  6. Courtyard Structure • Procedure: • Review Possible Systems • Narrow Options • Rough Calculations • Pick Best Option • Use RAM program to design • Cost & Schedule Analysis Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  7. Courtyard Structure • Courtyard Enclosure: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  8. Courtyard Structure Conclusion: • Use Structural Steel with Slab on Metal Deck Background • Significant Time Savings • Improves Accessibility to the Space • Simpler to Construct • More Sustainable • Slight Increase in Cost Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  9. Mechanical System Issue: • Results: • Costs • Schedule • Energy • Sustainability • IAQ Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  10. Mechanical System • Procedure: • Assumptions – Section of Bldg • Define Loads for the Space • Outdoor Air Requirements • Fan Powered Induction Units • Duct Sizing • Estimate Changes • Cost & Schedule Analysis Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  11. Mechanical System • Conclusion: • Significant Cost Savings • Significant Schedule Recovery • Improved Indoor Air Quality • Energy Efficiency • Sustainability Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  12. LEED for Museums Issue: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  13. LEED for Museums • Interview Results: • Importance of Architecture • Combination of Spaces • Unique Design Requirements • “Bandwagon” • Publicity Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  14. LEED for Museums Point Analysis: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  15. LEED for Museums Point Analysis: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  16. LEED for Museums Comparison to POB: Median Average POB Background Site Water E & A Materials IAQ 9 4 8 6 9 8.4 4 7.6 6.6 9.7 8 5 11 6 9 Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  17. LEED for Museums Conclusion: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  18. Conclusion Summary: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  19. Conclusion • Acknowledgements: • Fiancee & Family • Hensel Phelps • Smithsonian Institution • AE Faculty, Notably: • Dr. Messner • Dr. Riley • Dr. Horman • Dr. Mumma Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

  20. Questions ? Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

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