Duke University School of Nursing
Final Thesis Presentation
Nicholas Kutchi
4|16|08
Advisors: Dr. Houser | Dr. Mistrick | Prof.
Dannerth
Lighting | Electrical Option
Penn State Architectural Engineering
Project Information
Building Overview
Name:
Location:
Size:
Function:
Levels:
Project Delivery Method:
Construction Dates:
Cost:
Duke University School of Nursing
Durham, North Carolina
59,610 SF
School of Nursing Administration, Classrooms and
Multi-functional Spaces
3
Design-Build
March 2005 – August 2006
$14.7M
Project Team
Owner:
Architect:
Structural | Civil Engineering:
MEP Engineering:
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Duke University Medical School
Ayer | Saint | Gross Architects
Stewart Engineering
Mueller Associates, Inc.
Building Location
SW Corner
Duke University Medical School Campus- Durham, North Carolina
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Presentation Outline
Lighting Depth
Lobby
Auditorium
Café
Courtyard
Electrical Depth
Mechanical Breadth
Final Remarks
Acknowledgements
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Lighting Depth| Overall Design Goal
.: Define the Square
“Beam” pattern
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Tower Entrance Lobby| Overview
Uses
.: Main Entrance
Architectural Features
.: Gothic Tower
.: Double High Space
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Tower Entrance Lobby | Design Goals
.: Create an inviting space
.: Highlight the Floor Emblem
.: Add a sense of the Gothic
Arch to the space
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Tower Entrance Lobby| Luminaire Layout
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Tower Entrance Lobby|Luminaire Schedule
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Tower Entrance Lobby|
Illuminance Levels
Average (fc)
Lobby Floor 5.5 fc
IESNA Recommended
Horizontal 5 fc
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Tower Entrance Lobby | Renering
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Auditorium | Overview
Uses
Lighting Elements
: Classroom | Lecture Hall
.: Linear Cove Lighting
: General Meeting Place
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.: Linear Wallwashing
.: Round Downlighting
Auditorium | Overview
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Café DUSON| Overview
Use
Architectural
Features
.: Wooden Gothic Arches .: Sloped Double High Space .: Integrated Ceiling
.: Café
.: Study Lounge
.: General Meeting
Area
Supports
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Café DUSON | Design Goals
.: Use of light to accentuate Gothic Architecture
.: Integrate mechanical and lighting equipment together
.: Visually clean space
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Café DUSON| Luminaire Layout
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Café DUSON| Luminaire Schedule
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Café DUSON| Illuminance Levels
Average
Workplane: 32 fc
IESNA Recommended
Lounge: 30 fc
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Café DUSON | Rendering
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Electrical Depth | Overview
Cost-feasibility studies of installing
1. Energy efficient transformers
2. Central Transformer System
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Electrical Depth | Energy Efficient Transformers
TGA
TGE
TGS
T1A
Benefits
1. High operation efficiency (>98.6%)
2. Energy Star Compliant
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T2A
T3A
Electrical Depth | Energy Efficient Transformers
Status Quo
Energy Efficient
TGA : 30 KVA (Dry Type)
$4,385
$5,500
TGS : 15 KVA (Dry Type)
$3,265
$4,100
TGE : 15 KVA (Dry Type)
$3,265
$4,100
T1A: 112.5 KVA (Dry Type)
$13,500
$16,800
T2A: 112.5 KVA (Dry Type)
$13,500
$16,800
T3A: 112.5 KVA (Dry Type)
$13,500
$16,800
Initial Costs:
$51,232
$61,478
Summary of Results
Payback Period
5.87 years
Annual Operating Cost Savings
$ 1,746
Life Cycle Operating Cost Savings
Over 20 Years
$ 76,507
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Electrical Depth | Energy Efficient Transformers
Annual Reduction in
Green House Gases
26 tons of C02
Equivalence
5 acres of trees
85 tons of Coal
3 car emissions
205 kg of SO2
4 homes heated
88 kg of NOX
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Based on Results:
Highly Recommended
Electrical Depth | Central Transformer System
Existing System
Affected
Branches
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Electrical Depth | Central Transformer System
Central
Transformer
New
Resized
Equipment
Equipment
System
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Electrical Depth | Central Transformer System
Distribution System
Central System
Transformers
$44,702
Panelboards
$7,278
Circuit Breakers
$15,638
$24,727
Feeders
$15,076
$15,993
Total Cost
$82,694
$34,620
$10,211
$85,551
Central System Costs an Extra
Central Transformer System Is NOT Recommended
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$2,857
Mechanical Breadth | Overview
Current Status
.: 20” Diameter Double
Wall Insulated Round Ducts
.: 4” by 48” Linear Slot
Diffusers
.: No Lights Integrated into
The Beams
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Mechanical Breadth | Solution
Proposed Change
.: 1” Double Wall Insulated
16” by 20” Rectangular Duct
.: 12” by 36” Linear Slot
Diffusers
.: 11” Diameter by 6” high
CMH Downlights
.: Integrated Lights and
Mechanical Ductwork
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Mechanical Breadth | Detail Drawing
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Mechanical Breadth| Cost Analysis
Cost/L.F.
20” Round Duct
Linear Ft (l.f.)
$27.70
Cost/lbs
16x20 Rectangular
Duct
$7.31
22
Wt-lbs
198
Total Cost
$609
Total Cost
$1,447
Rectangular Duct System Cost an Extra
$838
Mechanical Change Is Recommended to improve room aesthetics
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Final Remarks
Lighting Depth
- Solutions achieve recommended light levels for appropriate visual tasks
- The goal of a simple design that unites all the spaces was acomplished
Electrical Depth
- Energy efficient transformers equate to not only energy cost savings
but also benefit the environment
- A central transformer system may work for another building electrical
system
Mechanical Breadth
-Makes the space More aesthetically pleasing
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AGI Walkthrough
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Acknowledgements
Companies
Mueller Associates, Inc.
Ayer | Saint | Gross Architects
Duke University Medical Center | Health System
Individuals
Mr. Yancy Unger
Ms. Karen Schulte
Mueller Associates, Inc.
Mueller Associates, Inc.
Mr. Earl Purdue
Ms. Anne Jenkins
Mr. Gregory Warwick
Ms. Reba Wagner
ASG Architects
ASG Architects
DUMC
DUMC
Penn State Faculty and Staff
Dr. Houser
Dr. Mistrick
Prof. Dannerth
Prof. Parfitt
Prof. Holland
Mr. Corey Wilkinson
Additionally I would like to thank my family and friends for all their support
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| Questions ? |
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