G e i s i n ge r G ray ’s Wo o d s
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Erica L. Craig
Construction Management
The
Pennsylvania
State
-
D r.
Riley
University
G e i s i n ge r G ray ’s Wo o d s
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Building Functions
70 Exam Rooms, 16 Procedure Rooms, Imaging Center, Laboratory Services,
On-Site Pharmacy
Multi-Specialty Out Patient Services:
OBGYN Practice, Pediatrics, Family Medicine
Building Size:
64,350 SF
Construction Costs:
$15 Million
Construction Dates:
April 07’ – June 08’
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Specialty Services:
ENT, Cardiology, Urology, Ophthalmology
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
P r o j e c t Te a m
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Project Site Plan
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
52 Acre Lot
Off I-99 Interchange
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Structural System
CIP Concrete Pier Foundations
ASTM Structural Steel Framing
Concrete Slab on Composite Metal Decking
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Electrical System
Mechanical System
2500A, 480/277 Volt Service
400-Ton Cooling Tower
250 kW, Diesel-Driven Emergency
Generator
Water-Cooled 250-Ton Electric Chiller
Three 19,000 CFM Modular Rooftop Air-Handling Units
T8 Lamps, Compact Fluorescent,
Occupancy Sensors
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Gas Hot Water Boiler
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Building Envelope
Aluminum Curtain Wall System on Metal Studs
Brick Masonry and EIFS on CMU and CIP Concrete Walls
Metal Roofing System and Skylights on Metal Studs
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Green Roof
System
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Roofing Systems
Aluminum Metal Roof System with Skylights on Front Sloped Roof
Cool Roof on Main Flat Roof
Cool Roof
System
Metal Roofing System
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Green Roof on Separate Chiller/Boiler Room
Systems used primarily to obtain LEED Credits for heat island effect
as well as aesthetics and to reduce the buildings heat gain.
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Storm Water Management
Views from Future Parking Garage
Highly Insulated
Extensive System
Reduce Heat Island Effect
Long Life Span
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Cool Roof
Reduce Heat Island Effect
Highly Insulated
Long Life Span
Easy Installation
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Metal Roof
Dramatic Façade
Summer Shading
Highly Insulated
Locally Available
Long Life Span
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Proposal
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Design Critique
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Green Roof Hidden
Behind Building
Thermal Benefits of
Green Roof Lost
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Relocate Green Roof to Sloped Roof:
Various Green Roof Systems
Rendering
Geisinger Gray’s
Woods Medical
Office Building
Building Section
Thermal Heat Gain Calculations
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C r a i g
Proposed Green Roof
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Proposed Green Roof Rendering
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Lightweight Extensive System
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Proposed Green Roof
Xero Flor Green
Roof System
Drought Resistant & Low Profile
Plants
Textile Carrier Design
Pre-Vegetate Mat Design
Low Maintenance
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Xero Flor
Green Roof
System
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Proposed Green Roof
Green Roof Design
American Hydrotech
Green Roof System
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Lightweight and Low Profile
Extensive System
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Low Maintenance
Gardnet Soil Stabilization
Plants Include Sedum, Herbs, &
Grasses
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
American Hydrotech
Green Roof System
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Thermal Resistance
Green Roof Design
R-Value of Varying Roofing Systems
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Portion of Cooling Load on Equipment
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Roof Area Only :
5015 SF
R-Value
Difference from Current Design
Design Temperature Change :
20° F
U n i v e r s i t y
Xero Flor Roof
Hydrotech Roof
23.48
-1.65
23.34
-1.51
Heat Flow Rate Calculations
Heat Flow Rate =
S t a t e
Metal Roof
Current Design
21.83
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C r a i g
Area of Roof x Design Temperature Change
R-value of Roof System
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Thermal Resistance
Cooling Load on Equipment
Mechanical Impacts
Higher R-Value = Reduced Heat Gain
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Green Roof Systems Provide About a
7% Heat Gain Reduction
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Btu/Year
Difference from Current Design
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C r a i g
Metal Roof
Current Design
543,191,351
Xero Flor Roof
Hydrotech Roof
505,019,898
38,171,454
508,049,152
35,142,200
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Solar Radiation
Green Roof Design
Interior Heat Gain
Absorptivity of Roof Materials
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
5
Mechanical Impacts
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Interior Heat Gain from Solar Roof Radiation
40 N Lat. - July 21st
4
Metal Roof
Green Roof
Btu/hr-ft2
3
2
1
0
-1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Time
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Cooling Load for Typical Sunny Day
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
16000
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Cooling Load from Heat Gain =
14000
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
T h e
Solar and Interior Heat Gain
Cooling Load for a Typical Day
40 N Lat. - Suspended Ceilings
Mechanical Impacts
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Solar Radiation
Area of Roof x Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD)
R-value of Roof System
12000
Btu/hr
10000
Cooling Load on Equipment
8000
6000
4000
Metal Roof
2000
Green Roof
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Time
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Metal Roof
Green Roof
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C r a i g
Total
Btu/Day
177,250
142,000
# of Sunny Days
Per Year
215
215
C o n s t r u c t i o n
Total Btu/Year
38,108,750
30,530,000
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Thermal Resistance
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Btu/Year
Cost Analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Metal Roof
Current Design
581,300,101
Xero Flor Roof
Hydrotech Roof
535,549,898
538,579,152
Thermal Resistance and
Solar Radiation
Total Cooling Load on Equipment
Solar Radiation
Metal Roof
Green Roof
S t a t e
Total
Btu/Day
177,250
142,000
U n i v e r s i t y
# of Sunny Days
Per Year
Total Btu/Year
215
38,108,750
215
30,530,000
Btu/Year
Difference from Current Design
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C r a i g
Metal Roof
Current Design
581,300,101
Xero Flor Roof
Hydrotech Roof
535,549,898
45,750,204
538,579,152
42,720,950
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Erica L. Craig G e i s i n g
Construction Management
Ambulatory
December 18th, 2007
Final Proposal
Dr. Riley
Introduction
Project Overview
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C a r e CGeisinger
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P Ambulatory
h a s eCareI Campus Phase I
Current Roofing Systems
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Green Roof - Boiler Room
+ Plants for Green Roof
Cool Roof - Flat Main Roof
Metal System
Initial Building Costs
Includes Standard Components
Cost analysis
Other Components Added for Green
Roof Systems
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Patton Township, Centre County, PA
Includes Labor and Installation Costs
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
Cool Roof - Boiler Room
Cool Roof - Flat Main Roof
Green Roof - Sloped
+ Shipping Costs
+ Roofing Membrane & Insulation
+ Tacking and Accessories
+ Irrigation
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C r a i g
5105 SF
Cost
25 $/SF
5 $/SF
10 $/SF
16 $/SF
PRICE
Total
82,250
16,450
242,000
81,680
$422,380
Relocation of Green Roof - Hydrotech
Relocation of Green Roof - XeroFlor
Amount
3290 SF
24200 SF
5105 SF
5105 SF
5105 SF
5105 SF
Amount
3290 SF
3290 SF
24200 SF
Cost
10 $/SF
10 $/SF
13 $/SF
0.25 $/SF
8 $/SF
2 $/SF
Total
32,900
242,000
66,365
1,500
40,840
10,210
2,500
PRICE $396,315
Cool Roof - Boiler Room
Cool Roof - Flat Main Roof
Green Roof - Sloped
+ Irrigation
+ Plants for Green Roof
C o n s t r u c t i o n
Amount
3290 SF
24200 SF
5105 SF
Cost
10 $/SF
10 $/SF
32 $/SF
Total
32,900
242,000
163,360
2,500
$/SF
25,525
PRICE $466,285
5105 SF
5
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Erica L. Craig
Construction Management
December 18th, 2007
Final Proposal
Dr. Riley
Introduction
Project Overview
Current Roofing Systems
Green Roof - Boiler Room
+ Plants for Green Roof
Cool Roof - Flat Main Roof
Metal System
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cool Roof - Boiler Room
Cool Roof - Flat Main Roof
Green Roof - Sloped
+ Shipping Costs
+ Roofing Membrane & Insulation
+ Tacking and Accessories
+ Irrigation
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Amount
3290 SF
3290 SF
24200 SF
5105 SF
25
5
10
16
Cost
$/SF
$/SF
$/SF
$/SF
PRICE
Amount
3290 SF
24200 SF
5105 SF
5105 SF
5105 SF
5105 SF
Cost
10 $/SF
10 $/SF
13 $/SF
0.25 $/SF
8 $/SF
2 $/SF
PRICE
Initial Building Costs
Total
82,250
16,450
242,000
81,680
$422,380
Relocation of Green Roof - XeroFlor
Cost analysis
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Geisinger Gray’s Woods Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Patton Township, Centre County, PA
Total
32,900
242,000
66,365
1,500
40,840
10,210
2,500
$396,315
Current Roofing
System
$422,400
Initial Cost
Difference
S t a t e
Amount
3290 SF
24200 SF
5105 SF
10
10
32
5105 SF
5
U n i v e r s i t y
Cost
$/SF
$/SF
$/SF
$/SF
PRICE
Total
32,900
242,000
163,360
2,500
25,525
$466,285
Relocation with
Hydrotech
$466,300
$43,900
Ye a r l y O p e r a t i n g C o s t s
Relocation of Green Roof - Hydrotech
Cool Roof - Boiler Room
Cool Roof - Flat Main Roof
Green Roof - Sloped
+ Irrigation
+ Plants for Green Roof
Relocation with
Xero Flor
$396,300
-$26,100
Yearly Operating Costs
Difference
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C r a i g
Current
Roofing
System
$15,680.00
Relocation with
Xero Flor
$14,530
-$1,150
C o n s t r u c t i o n
Relocation with
Hydrotech
$14,480
-$1,200
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Aesthetics Play a Huge Part in Decision
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Green Roofs Reduce Heat-Gain but
Research Not Inclusive
Initial Cost Savings of Xero Flor
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Current Roofing
System
$422,400
Initial Cost
Difference
Yearly Operating Costs
Difference
Relocation with
Xero Flor
$396,300
-$26,100
Relocation with
Hydrotech
$466,300
$43,900
Relocation with
Xero Flor
$14,530
-$1,150
Relocation with
Hydrotech
$14,480
-$1,200
Current
Roofing
System
$15,680.00
Ye a r l y U t i l i t y S a v i n g s o f E i t h e r G r e e n R o o f
G r e e n R o o f Tr a i n i n g T i m e v s . M e t a l R o o f
Installation Time
Structural Implications
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
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T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Existing Conditions
Premium Cost of Lightweight
Concrete
Lightweight Concrete on
Composite Metal Decking
Proposal
(26) 30’ x 30’ bays
Current System
Lightweight Concrete on Composite
Metal Decking
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
Design Critique
Normal Weight Concrete on Composite
Metal Decking
Normal Weight Concrete on Form
Decking and Joists
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
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C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
LW to NW Concrete
Normal Weight Concrete on
Composite Metal Decking
Composite to Form
Decking
Normal Weight Concrete on Form
Decking and Joists
(26) 30’ x 30’ bays
(26) 30’ x 30’ bays
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Cost
Difference
$347,942
$382,481
$34,538
$331,339
-$16,604
N W a n d F o r m D e c k O N LY
for Typical Bays
Negligible Schedule
Changes for Structural
System
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact

System
2"Decking with LW Concrete - Current Design
2" Decking with NW Concrete
9/16" Form Decking with NW Concrete
Overhead MEP
Installation and
Coordination
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Geisinger Gray ’s
Woods Conditions
Delayed the Start of Construction
Project
Involved with About Six Agencies
Entire Process Took Over a Year – 13
Months
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Schedule to Start December ‘06
Actual Start April ‘07
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
Critique
Proposal
Time Delays
Continuing Education for Codes
Owner Occupancy and
Revenue Delayed
Increase Number of Code Review
Officials
Causes Frustration and
Aggravation for All
Research of Other Permitting
Processes
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
International Code Council
Services of ICC
Founded in 1994
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Develops Codes for Commercial
and Residential Buildings
• Education and
Certification Programs
• Plan Reviews
• Magazines and Newsletters
• Tra i n i n g a n d I n f o r m a t i o n a l
Videos
• Code Change Publications
Combitnation of BOCA, ICBO, and
SBCCI
Non-Profit Organization
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Permitting in Central
Pennsylvania
Name
Position
Municipality, Company
Michael Rupert
Senior Building Inspector
Centre Region Code
Administration
Donald Fure
Code Enforcement Officer
Swatara Township
Ned Liggett
Commercial Plan Examiner
Centre Region Code
Administration
Rod Smay
Manager
Bureau Veritas
Albert Wrightstone
Building Inspector
Susquehanna Township
Dan Slatt
Building Inspector
Lower Paxton Township
Handled by the Municipality in
which the Project is Located
Two Approaches:
In Office Reviews
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Third Party Reviews
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
In-Office Reviews
Third Party Reviews
Used by Regions: 1 Plan Reviewer/554 SM
Used by Small Municipalities: 1 Plan Reviewer
/9 SM
On All Projects: Of Any Size
On Large Projects: (> 5,500 SF)
Used in Rural Areas
Smaller Projects Reviewed In-Office
30 Day Time Limit for Approvals
Approvals & Permitting
30 Day Time Limit for Approvals
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
Easily Navigated Website with
Documentation
Basic Website Design with Limited Information
On-Site Meetings and Inspections
On-Site Meetings and Inspections
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Approvals & Permitting
Green Roof Design
Aesthetics Play a Huge Part in Decision
Initial Cost Savings of Xero Flor of
$26,000
Yearly Utility Savings of Either Green
Roof of $1,000
Floor Sub System
NW and Form Deck ONLY for Typical Bays
to Save $16,000
Overhead MEP Installation and
Coordination
Preliminary Meeting Scheduled Early in
Design Phase
Communication Key Between All Parties
Involved
Prepare Complete Permitting Packages
Continuing Education on Codes
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
S p e c i a l T h a n k Yo u To :
Alexander Building Construction, LLC
EwingCole
Geisinger Health System
PSU AE Facutly
Family and Friends
Industry Members
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
G e i s i n ge r G ray ’s Wo o d s
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Solar Radiation
Solar Heat Gain Factors for a Roof
40°N Lat. - July 21st
350
300
Btu/hr-ft2
250
200
150
100
50
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Time
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Approvals & Permitting
Project Conditions
Critique
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Structural Impacts
CURRENT
CURRENT DESIGN
SizeDESIGN
LW Concrete LW Concrete
3.5"
Concrete PlacingConcrete<Placing
6" thick
Steel Decking Steel Decking
2" LOK
Steel Beams
Steel Beams
W 16x26
Steel Girders Steel Girders
W24x55
Steel Columns Steel Columns
W10x68
Fireproofing
Fireproofing
Size
3.5"
< 6" thick
2" LOK
3W 16x26
1W24x55
2W10x68
3
1
2
NW CONCRETE
NW CONCRETE
Size
CURRENT
DESIGN
Size Size
FORMDECK
NW Concrete
NW Concrete
4.5"
LW Concrete
3.5" 4.5"
< 6" thick
Concrete Concrete
PlacingConcrete
<Placing
6" thick < 6" thick
Placing
Steel Decking
2" LOK
Steel Decking
2" LOK 2" LOK
Steel Decking
Steel Beams
Steel Beams
W14x22 W 16x26
4W14x22 3
Steel Beams
Steel Girders
Steel Girders
W24x68 W24x55
1W24x68 1
Steel Girders
Steel Columns
Steel Columns
W10x88 W10x68
2W10x88 2
Steel Columns
Fireproofing
Fireproofing
Fireproofing
NW Concrete
Concrete Placing
Steel Decking
Steel Joists
Steel Girders
Steel Columns
Steel Dunnage
Fireproofing
4
1
2
Size
3"
< 6" thick
9/6" FD
18K9
W24x76
W10x88
10
1
2
Final Remarks

T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t
Geisinger Gray’s Woods
Ambulatory Care Campus Phase I
Introduction
Project Overview
Green Roof Design
Existing Conditions
Critique & Proposal
Architectural Impacts
Mechanical Impacts
Cost analysis
Conclusion & Recommendation
Floor Sub System
Structural Impact
Case Study:
Department of Planning and
Development (DPD)
Design Review Program
Located in Seattle, Washington
35 Members, 5 for each of the Seven
Districts
Approvals & Permitting
Perform On-Site Inspections and
Approves Land and Construction
Related Permits
Permitting History
Industry Survey
Conclusion & Recommendation
Final Remarks
T h e
P e n n s y l v a n i a
Easy to Navigate Website with
Documentation Available
Meet Two Times a Month
Project Conditions
Critique

No Financial Compensation for
Members
S t a t e
U n i v e r s i t y
E r i c a
L .
C r a i g
Design Review Process Designed to
Open Lines of Communication, be
Flexible, and Encourage Great Design
C o n s t r u c t i o n
M a n a g e m e n t