Gross Square Footage: 8,540 sq.ft.
Completion Date: 2008
Client: PSU - Housing, Food Services and Residence Life
Project Manager: PSU Office of the Physical Plant
Architect: Romanini Architecture
Engineer: PBCI - Engineering
Contractor: Poole Anderson Construction
Project Summary:
In regards to Penn State University, suitable office space is always in short supply and high demand. In an effort to accommodate an increasing quantity of administrative professionals serving Penn State House, Food Services and Residence Life, this project involved the renovation of two existing meeting halls into one centralized office area. The new office space included 13 enclosed offices with full bay windows, open office work stations, a reception area, conference room and break room.
Project Highlights:
Included in this project was the complete replacement of the HVAC system serving this area. The two existing 10 and 15 ton, constant volume air handlers were replaced with 2 variable volume air handlers with steam and chilled water coils. The new system also included a new VAV system with hot water reheat coils in each VAV, complimented with an integrated fin tube radiant system to accommodate the window heat loss. All lighting fixtures were controlled via occupancy sensors with manual override capabilities. In addition to occupant sensors, all perimeter offices with bay windows were designed with daylight control fixtures to take advantage of the large amount of natural light.
Involvement:
My primary responsibility as lead designer for this project was the design of the HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. I also prepared the sprinkler system drawing of intent with sprinkler head layout. In the process, I created the working construction drawings and prepared the PA Department of Labor and Industry submission documents including IECC mechanical and lighting compliance forms. During construction, I represented PBCI - Engineering at all construction meetings to answer questions and assist contractors in problem solving.
