Architecture-

 

The Agricultural Engineering building includes a renovation and addition. The existing Klauder building will remain architecturally untouched. The designers for this project used the original architecture of Klauder building and applied that for the basis for the new design. This was done by using 2 types of brick on the exterior of the building (see Figure 1). By using brick at the 1st level of the building that matches the original style of brick and then using a brighter brick for the 2nd and 3rd stories in order to blend the designs together. The designers also brought curtain walls to the exterior of the building to help show the addition as a more modern look and help blend the old and new styles together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                Figure 1

 

Major national model code/s-

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IBC 2009

IFC 2009

IPC 2009

NEC 2008

IECC 2009

 

Zoning

 

B: Business, A-3 Assembly, F-1 Factory Industrial, S-1 Storage Group

 

 

Building Enclosure

 

This section is to include very specific details about the various types of enclosure systems including windows, curtain wall systems (including the type of glass / glazing), façade / exterior wall materials and extents, and roofing.  Note that Roofing is not the same as Roof.  Roof generally refers to the structural framing and slab / decking used and is covered in the structural section.  Roofing is the type of weather resistant covering used as part of the exterior enclosure (standing seam metal, EPDM, etc.).  Shading devices may be described here or as part of the architecture description as they are often aesthetic as well.  Photographs or renderings showing the facades or close up views of the enclosure elements often can save a lot of descriptive writing in this section.  At a minimum use the two subtopics:

 

Building façades

 

Agricultural Engineering Building design uses a two major types of materials to make up its façade. One of the primary elements that make up this façade is brick. The brick exterior walls are made up of 5/8” GYP sheathing, metal stud framing and uses R-17 mineral wool insulation. The second major material is curtain and storefront walls that make up the façade of the building. These curtain and storefront walls use both clear fully tempered float and Low-E-Coated clear insulating glass. By using the Low-E-Glass it allows the building to minimize excess infrared and ultraviolet light without compromising visible light. This allows the architecture of the building to minimize classic shading techniques and use a more modern approach.

 

Roofing

 

Agricultural Engineering building uses a flat roof over the entire building. This roof is made up of EPDM membrane material and rigid insulation. See Figure 2 for detailed roof construction.

 

 

 

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                                                                                                  Figure 2

 

Sustainability Features

 

The Agricultural Engineering building takes advantage of the flat roof and uses a roof garden. Since this building is a part of the University Park campus it is able to take advantage of the campus chilled water and steam loop to help with energy efficiency. This project is also intended to be LEED certified. Since part of the building is being renovated materials will be recycled such as acoustical ceiling tile, carpet, masonry, gypsum board and wood to gain LEED points. Water efficiency strategies will also be used which includes water use reduction and efficient landscaping. Indoor air quality is also a primary focus by using low-emitting materials, outdoor air delivery monitoring and advanced lighting controls.