AE Senior Thesis
2010
Buffalo State College
Science Building 
Phase 1
Marie Ostrowski - Lighting/Electrical - April 14, 2010
INTRODUCTION
Project Overview
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Buffalo State College
College
Criteria: within the State University of New York system
BSC Campus
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
School
of Natural
and Social
Sciences
Maintain
Architect’s
theme
+ Design
Intent
NewEstablish
Science Building
Phase 1 Addition - 96,000 ft2
energy consumption/savings
Evaluate alternative motor controller arrangement
Daylighting
(MAE)
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Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
N
Courtesy of Cannon Design
source: www.buffalostate.edu
LIGHTING DEPTH
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
pts
1.
2.
3.
4.
Director’s Office *
Genetics Teaching Lab
Facade
Atrium
*Not presented
LIGHTING DEPTH – WORKING SPACE
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
GENETICS TEACHING LAB
Goals
F13
Flexible, efficient space
Criteria
•LPD ≤ 1.4 W/ft2
•50 fc at task plane (36”)
•Uniformity at Task Surfaces
F14
Materials:
F15
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Furniture
Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
F16
F17
LIGHTING DEPTH – WORKING SPACE
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
2)
1)
2)
Performance:
•LPD = 1.29W/ft2
•Maximum ceiling luminance = 550 cd/m2
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
3)
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
2 ) Average Illuminance: 33.75 fc 3) Average Illuminance: 22.98 fc
Electrical
Switched Ambient, Board + Perimeter On
Switched Ambient, Board On
Average Illuminance: 52.64 fc
All ambient and perimeter on
LIGHTING DEPTH – OUTDOOR SPACE
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
FACADE
Goals
Expose interior corridor walls, create
depth with varying light levels
Criteria
•LPD :
30 W/lin. Ft. (Entrance)
1 W/lin. Ft. (Walkway)
0.2 W/sq. ft (Façade)
•5fc at the entrance and walkway
Materials:
•Alternating aluminum and clear
glass panels
L1
F11
F12
LIGHTING DEPTH – OUTDOOR SPACE
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Performance:
•LPD complies with 26W to spare
considering the 5% unrestricted
allowance
•Average walkway illuminance 3.7fc
LIGHTING DEPTH – ATRIUM
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
atrium
Goals
Highlight height of space, create a
sense of movement, mimic rectilinear
geometries
F6
F7
F8
M1
A
Criteria
•LPD :
0.6 W/ft2 (Level 1)
0.5 W/ft2 (Level 2 + 3)
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
•Horizontal Illuminance: 10fc
A
Materials:
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Existing
Walls
Corridor
Walls
Ceiling
Floor/Accent
Wall
B
B
LIGHTING DEPTH – ATRIUM
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
atrium
Goals
Highlight height of space, create a
sense of movement, mimic rectilinear
geometries
F6
F7
F8
M1
A
Criteria
•LPD :
0.6 W/ft2 (Level 1)
0.5 W/ft2 (Level 2 + 3)
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
•Horizontal Illuminance: 10fc
A
Materials:
B
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
B
Existing
Walls
Corridor
Walls
Ceiling
Floor/Accent
Wall
LIGHTING DEPTH – ATRIUM
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
atrium
Goals
Highlight height of space, create a
sense of movement, mimic rectilinear
geometries
F6
F7
F8
M1
A
Criteria
•LPD :
0.6 W/ft2 (Level 1)
0.5 W/ft2 (Level 2 + 3)
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
•Horizontal Illuminance: 10fc
A
Materials:
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
B
B
Existing
Walls
Corridor
Walls
Ceiling
Floor/Accent
Wall
LIGHTING DEPTH – ATRIUM
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Performance:
• LPD
• Level One = 0.62
• Level Two = 0.28
• Level Three = 0.35
• Complies Overall
• Average Illuminance
• One: 12.84 fc
• Two: 12.54 fc
• Three: 18.67 fc
DAYLIGHTING
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
EXISTING SYSTEMS
Available Daylight
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Level One – DA 12/21
Level Two – DA 12/21
Level Three – DA 12/21
DAYLIGHTING
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Proposed redesign
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Electric Light Integration
- Open Loop Switching
- Three Zones
Energy Savings Summary
Total Annual Energy Savings from Switching
Level One
2117.812
Level Two
Level Three
1155.335
1452.712
4725.859 kWh
ACOUSTICAL BREADTH
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
ACOUSTICS
Carpeting vs. Tile Flooring
1) Existing
2) Level One Replaced w/ Carpeting
3) All Atrium Flooring Replaced w/ Carpeting
Comparison at 1,000 Hz
Target Range: 1.3-1.9 s
Results:
1) RT = 1.75
2) RT = 1.36
3) RT = 1.16
LED STUDY
LED Luminaire
Options
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
1) 21 luminaires arranged perpendicular to tables
2) 16 luminaires parallel and in between lab tables
Scenario 1
Average Illuminance: 44.4 fc
Payback Period: 16 years
Scenario 2
Average Illuminance: 41.5 fc
Payback Period: 7 years
ELECTRICAL DEPTH
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Motor Controller
Center Design
Existing Distribution
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
Direct Replacement: Motor Loads = 2867.9 A
Removing Chillers: Motor Loads = 1341.9 A
-reduces size of incoming feeder bus
PROJECT SUMMARY
Introduction
&
Project
Overview
Lighting
Depth
Working
Space
Facade
Atrium
summary
LIGHTING: Illuminated spaces to satisfy IESNA standards
and ASHRAE power requirements
DAYLIGHTING: Reduced annual energy consumption by
over 50% with integrated photosensor system
ACOUSTICS: Validated improvements with alternative
flooring; not critical to implement
Daylighting
(MAE)
Acoustical
Breadth
LED Study
(Honors)
Electrical
LED STUDY: Alternative general illumination system for
labs insufficient
ELECTRICAL: MCC designed for mechanical penthouse is
not practical
Acknowledgem
ents
Thank
to:
you
AE Faculty
Cannon Design
Family
Classmates +
Friends
thank you