Paula Schuller
Mechanical Option
Penn State Behrend (Erie, PA)
General Building Data
Building Statistics Part I
(Building Information)
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC)
Penn State Behrend Knowledge Park
5350 Technology Drive Erie, PA 16510
Penn State University (Classrooms)
SKF Aerospace North America
And 4-5 other company occupants unknown yet
Business (group B)
Penn State classes and industry use
59,300 SF
2 stories total (above grade)
September 4th 2014 – July 21st 2016
Approximately $16.5 million (Project still undergoing interior finishing touches)
Design Build
None
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Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC)
Penn State Behrend Knowledge Park
5350 Technology Drive Erie, PA 16510
Penn State University (Classrooms)
SKF Aerospace North America
And 4-5 other company occupants unknown yet
Business (group B)
Penn State classes and industry use
59,300 SF
2 stories total (above grade)
September 4th 2014 – July 21st 2016
Approximately $16.5 million (Project still undergoing interior finishing touches)
Design Build
None
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Architecture
The building was designed for two functions, university and industry. AMIC was split into two wings. The left wing of the building is specifically for Penn State Behrend ME department. This wing includes typical classrooms, offices, and senior thesis labs. The right wing was specifically designed for industry tenants. Some of these tenants were know from the beginning of the project others are signed up to occupy the spaces after construction. These spaces include offices and high tech labs for specialty equipment. The current and potential tenants are already discussing the possibilities of expanding the building. (The ability to expand AMIC later was a requirement by the owner.)
Sustainability
Sustainability
AMIC tried to obtain a LEED certification. However, by the time they started researching what the possibilities for this project were they were too far into the design. On a lighting note they maximized solar gain by adding window shading systems on the south side. As well as a clearstory window that spans the entire north side of the building. This allows for tons of natural light to reduce the amount of energy used during the day when the building will be occupied at its highest.
AMIC tried to obtain a LEED certification. However, by the time they started researching what the possibilities for this project were they were too far into the design. On a lighting note they maximized solar gain by adding window shading systems on the south side. As well as a clearstory window that spans the entire north side of the building. This allows for tons of natural light to reduce the amount of energy used during the day when the building will be occupied at its highest.
Major National Codes
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PENNSYLVANIA UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE (UCC)
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IBC-2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, EXCLUDING CHAPTER 11
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IBC-2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, CHAPTER 11 AND APPENDIX E, ONLY
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE'S 2010 ADA STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBLE DESIGN
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IPC-2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
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IMC-2009 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
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IFC-2009 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
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NFPA 70-2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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IFGC-2009 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
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ASHRAE 90.1-2007 OR IECC-2009 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
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ASME A17.1-2000 & A17.1A-2002 ELEVATORS AND OTHER LIFTING DEVICES
Building Enclosure
Façade: Brick, aluminum metal paneling, glazed aluminum curtain wall
Roof: Epicore acoustic roof deck, standing seam metal roof panels
Building Statistics Part II
(Primary Engineering Systems)
Lighting
For this 59,300 SF, newly constructed building utilized entirely LED lighting. This reduced total lighting demand for the building. The building also uses tons of natural sunlight. Having some glass facades and a clearstory skylight that spans the entire length of the building. This provides tons of natural light during the day to the second floor. Also, lighting was used along the interior hallways to highlight student’s thesis project posters.
Mechanical
The cooling demands for AMIC are served by 3 electric rooftop air handling units (with 25, 30, 50 HP respectively). These three units are used to serve the entire building. Also in addition to the 3 RTU’s there is an additional rooftop unit powered by gas. This unit exclusively serves the secure lab on the first floor (3 HP). Each unit provides partial outdoor air and supplies the cool air to each space. Each space is equipped with a VAV box to control the amount of air being supplied. In addition, fan coil units are provided for each space for additional room controls.
The heating demands for AMIC are controlled through two 1800 MBH natural gas fired boilers and multiple radiant wall heated panels. There is a total of 33 radiant wall panels located throughout the building at varying length and widths. Each panel provides 246 BTU/SF and consumes 0.5 GPM.
Construction
Electrical
Power enters the building at 480/277V 3 phase on the north side of the building where it comes into the electrical room. Here some of the power is distributed to the roof where the mechanical equipment and elevator are located. The power served to the roof is at 480/277V. Then the remaining power is sent to 5 transformers. The transformers power being 112.5, 30, 75, 30, 15, 15 KVA respectively. They convert the power from 480/277V to 120/208V. After the power is converted it is distributed to the rest of the building
Construction on AMIC started September 2014 and finished in July 2016. For a 23-month construction from start to finish. The contract type was design build. AMIC had an estimated cost of 16.5 million dollars. The building is a two-story building with a total of 59,300 SF. With this cost estimate the building would be around $280/sf. As expected the progress of construction slowed down during the winter months thus putting AMIC behind schedule. However, the biggest contributor to being behind schedule was the bankruptcy. The company at the time owning AMIC went completely bankrupt in the middle of construction. Causing a complete halt in the construction project. This delayed the project’s completion date by about 6 months.
Structural
Underneath AMIC you will find an array of concrete spread footings. Surrounding the exterior walls of the building is a 16” concrete masonry wall foundation. On top of the foundation wall is a 4” reinforced concrete slab on grade. Structurally the building is held up by structural steel columns (HSS) and W flange beams. To counteract the wind, cross bracing is used along exterior walls.
In addition to the structure of the building, extra columns and beams were used to hold up the curtain wall on the south façade of the building. Also, the additional beams to help support the 2 story atrium lobby space of the building.
Fire Protection
AMIC utilizes a wet sprinkler system with sprinklers on both floors in addition to the fire protection alarm system. However, when designing AMIC a code in NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) was overlooked. No sprinklers were provided underneath the stairs in the lobby space of the first floor. Later a change order was resubmitted to include sprinklers underneath the stairs and meet the requirements.
Transportation
The two-story building only has one elevator located on the left wing of the building. The elevators primary use is for the occupants. In addition to the elevator, there is a loading dock located on the east wing of the building. This provides easy access off Technology drive for trucks to unload for AMIC.