Lighting

Redesign the lighting for the surounding outdoor area, atrium, bookstore, and theater based around the concept of connection. Each space strives to connect people to something within the space or simply the function of the space. The lighting will promote and enhance not only these connections, but also the architecture and form of the spaces.

 

Electrical

To accommodate the new lighting design some aspects of the electrical system will need to be redesigned. This includes the branch circuits and associated panel boards that handle the lighting loads. Additionally, a short circuit study will be conducted to ensure that all electrical equipment involved in the redesign is adequately protected.

 

MAE

A daylight study using parametric design practices drawing from concepts learned in AE565 will be done on the atrium curtain wall. Several daylight control options will be specified and tested using parametric design to find the optimal type and layout.

 

Breadths (Mechanical & Construction)

In response to the change in daylighting within the space, an energy study specifically for the mechanical implications will be done, covering the first breadth. This information will be used to more accurately weigh one option against another. Based on the change in mechanical loads an alternative system may be required, at which point a revised mechanical layout/resizing will be done in order to compensate. The second breadth will focus on the construction management side, by looking at the cost of the new daylight system and the potential energy savings of decreased mechanical loads, if any. The costs associated with the proposed design will be both the upfront cost and any costs associated with schedule changes.