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Interstitial Space Design in Modern Laboratories A Research Review and Case Study of

Interstitial Space Design in Modern Laboratories A Research Review and Case Study of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital cGMP Laboratory Facility in Memphis, TN Sandra L. Vondrak Integrated BAE/MAE CM Emphasis – Dr. Riley Architectural Engineering Thesis

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Interstitial Space Design in Modern Laboratories A Research Review and Case Study of

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  1. Interstitial Space Design in Modern Laboratories A Research Review and Case Study of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital cGMP Laboratory Facility in Memphis, TN Sandra L. Vondrak Integrated BAE/MAE CM Emphasis – Dr. Riley Architectural Engineering Thesis The Pennsylvania State University April 15, 2003

  2. Introduction Interstitial Space Design Goals of Research and Case Study Research Findings Case Study: St. Jude cGMP Facility Architectural Considerations and Redesign Structural Considerations and Redesign Mechanical Considerations and Redesign Other Considerations Construction Management Analysis Summary and Conclusions Presentation Outline

  3. Definition A fully accessible walk-through space above a ceiling and beneath the floor above, devoted to MEP distribution Main Advantages Ease of Maintenance Reduced Life Cycle Costs No Disruption to Working Spaces Energy Efficient, Flexible, Modular Design Overlapped Trades During Construction Easier MEP Zoning and Coordination Interstitial Space Design Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  4. Interstitial Space Design Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Conventional (left) vs. Interstitial (right) Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  5. Importance & Goals Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Importance • Healthcare/Laboratory markets growing • Rapid technological advancements • Environmental awareness increasing • Goals • Compare advantages and disadvantages • Find best solution for St. Jude case study • Use research and survey to determine: • Industry attitude  pinpoint discrepancies • Ideas and tips for interstitial projects • Future research areas Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  6. Industry Survey Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Methodology • Eight question short answer survey by mail • Population – 260 designers and contractors • Results • 70 out of 260 surveys returned (27%) • 52 of 70 know of interstitial design (74%) • 23 of 52 work for companies that have done interstitial projects (44%) Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  7. Industry Survey Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  8. Industry Survey Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  9. Industry Survey Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Project Outcomes • Overall success (83%) • Unexpected positive “side-effects” (22%) • MEP security and protection, increased productivity • Problems with penetrations (17%) • Criteria for Using Interstitial Design • Building Type, Complexity, Flexibility, Access • Survey Conclusions • Biggest disadvantage is first cost • Life cycle cost and disruption advantages almost completely overlooked • Success rates high Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  10. Case Study: St. Jude cGMP Facility Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Project Team • Owner: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital • Design-Build Firm: The Austin Co. • Building Background • $29 million, 65,000 ft2 pharmaceutical facility • In-house R&D of pediatric cancer vaccines • BSL3, class 10,000 and 100,000 lab spaces • Part of St. Jude’s 10 yr. Campus expansion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  11. Architectural Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Interstitial Architectural Redesign • Add 4’ to 1st and 2nd floor plenum spaces • Increased volume by 234,600 ft2 (17.6%) • Additional 6,232 ft2 of glass and precast façade area (15%) • Used for estimating in CM analysis Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  12. 20’ Mech. 16’ 2nd Floor 16’ 1st Floor Architectural Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  13. Mech. 2nd Floor 1st Floor Architectural Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion 20’ 20’ 20’ • Architectural Conclusions • Meets Memphis zoning and height requirements • Minimal impact on surroundings/aesthetics Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  14. Structural Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Options for Interstitial Construction • Catwalk - cheapest, least advantageous • Suspended - frequently used but introduces vibration and coordination problems • Full Composite Floor - expensive, most advantageous • Redesign • RAM Steel redesign for cGMP area only • LRFD design • 40 psf live load (ASCE 7-98) – similar to maintenance catwalk • 3 ¼” light weight concrete slab on 2” deck Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  15. Structural Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Other Structural Issues • Column size increases • Foundation size increases • Seismic and wind loads change • Structural Conclusions • Main cost increase • Room for cost savings and value engineering in floor selection and frame layout • Design issues are minimal if interstitial design is selected initially Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  16. Mechanical Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Mechanical Advantages • MEP Zoning and Coordination • Efficiency and modularity in design • Maintenance and Operations • Increased productivity and little to no disruption Conventional Interstitial Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  17. Mechanical Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Additional Building Loads • HAP Analysis • 5’ existing plenum compared to 9’ interstitial space • Equipment loading the same in both scenarios • Lighting and occupancy allowance in interstitial • Analysis Results • Difference of 5.2 tons between scenarios – makes up only 1% increase in total building load • Mechanical Conclusions • Not a significant increase in building load • Efficiency of design, modularity and other advantages far outweigh any load increases Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  18. Other Considerations Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Lighting/Electrical • Similar to other maintenance areas • Interstitial design has a minimal direct effect on lighting and electrical systems • Fire Protection • Research shows no problems with fire codes • Surveys show a need for additional fire dampers due to penetrations • Acoustics • Depends on floor system selected • Isolation of MEP systems may reduce noise Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  19. Construction Management Analysis Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Value Engineering • Research shows interstitial design improves quality, schedule and safety without increasing cost • Constructability Overview • Overlap MEP and finishing trades • Research shows 10 – 20% decrease in schedule • 10% decrease found in St. Jude study • Trade zoning and coordination much easier • Safer construction working off the ground • Significant productivity increases • Research shows 10-30% increase in productivity • Conservative 10% used in St. Jude case study Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  20. Construction Management Analysis Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Schedule Impacts • Additional Floor Construction • Adds 30 days to schedule • Increased Productivity Allowance of 10% • Saves 24 days total from interstitial MEP trades • Overlapped Trades • Saves 21 days per floor or 42 total Interstitial Space Laboratory Space Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  21. Construction Management Analysis Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • First Cost Impacts • Floor Structure - $178,248 • Façade - $146,872 • Vertical Components Allowance - $3,429 • General Conditions Savings • $237,600 savings ($6,600/day for 36 days) • Owner’s Priorities • Difficult to quantify • Time is money – $4 million per month • First to market – 80% market share Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  22. Construction Management Analysis Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • First Cost Conclusion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  23. Construction Management Analysis Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • Life Cycle Cost Impacts • Based on costs/revenue for similar facilities • Maintenance and utility costs • $1,000,000 revenue per month with estimated one month disruption per year Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  24. Construction Management Analysis Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  25. Summary and Conclusions Introduction - Definition - Goals Research - Survey Case Study - Bldg. Intro - Architectural - Structural - Mechanical - Other Areas - CM Analysis Conclusion • A Promising CM Solution • Value engineering at its best • Quality, Schedule, Safety and Cost • St. Jude Case Study • Additional $271,315 in building costs mitigated by 36 day schedule savings • Best solution in both long and short terms • Research • Increasing in popularity • Tremendous first and life cycle savings • Adaptable, flexible, energy efficient design • Future research – dispel misconceptions Sandy Vondrak AE Senior Thesis

  26. Acknowledgements • God. Without Him, nothing is possible. • My family and friends for their continued support. • The Penn State Faculty • My Advisor, Dr. Riley • Dr. Hanagan, Dr. Ling,Dr. Messner, Dr. Thomas • The Austin Company • David Chicoine and Ty Weiss • Pinto Patel, Michelle Schantz, Ron Smith, Jim Speicher • Other Industry Professionals • Rick Bolton of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital • Robert Cowan and Guy Ott of the FHCRC • Howard Reel and Jack Grinnalds of Johns Hopkins • Leif Rolfson of Abbott Laboratories • Lloyd Siegel, FAIA of the Dept. of VA • The 70 companies who responded to the survey

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