Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building

1. Smithsonian Institution Patent Office Building Rob Leicht Construction Management

2. Project Background • Courtyard Structure • Mechanical System • Research Into LEED for Museums • Conclusions Topics Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

3. Building Background • Construction Began 1836 • 3rd Oldest Federal Building in Washington, DC • Built in Phases • Various Uses • Barracks • Infirmary • Patent Office • Historical Events • Walt Whitman • Clara Barton • Abraham Lincoln Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

4. Project Background • Museum Closed mid 1990’s • Two previous contracts • Abatement/Demolition • Shell • Current Contract • Renovate Interior • New MEP Systems • Project Team • Hensel Phelps - GC • Hartman-Cox - Architect • Thorton, Tomasetti, Cutts – Structural • URS – MEP Design Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

5. Courtyard Structure • Issue: Mix of structural systems Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

6. Courtyard Structure • Procedure: • Review Possible Systems • Narrow Options • Rough Calculations • Pick Best Option • Use RAM program to design • Cost & Schedule Analysis Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

7. Courtyard Structure • Courtyard Enclosure: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

8. Courtyard Structure Conclusion: • Use Structural Steel with Slab on Metal Deck Background • Significant Time Savings • Improves Accessibility to the Space • Simpler to Construct • More Sustainable • Slight Increase in Cost Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

9. Mechanical System Issue: • Results: • Costs • Schedule • Energy • Sustainability • IAQ Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

10. Mechanical System • Procedure: • Assumptions – Section of Bldg • Define Loads for the Space • Outdoor Air Requirements • Fan Powered Induction Units • Duct Sizing • Estimate Changes • Cost & Schedule Analysis Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

11. Mechanical System • Conclusion: • Significant Cost Savings • Significant Schedule Recovery • Improved Indoor Air Quality • Energy Efficiency • Sustainability Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

12. LEED for Museums Issue: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

13. LEED for Museums • Interview Results: • Importance of Architecture • Combination of Spaces • Unique Design Requirements • “Bandwagon” • Publicity Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

14. LEED for Museums Point Analysis: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

15. LEED for Museums Point Analysis: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

16. LEED for Museums Comparison to POB: Median Average POB Background Site Water E & A Materials IAQ 9 4 8 6 9 8.4 4 7.6 6.6 9.7 8 5 11 6 9 Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

17. LEED for Museums Conclusion: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

18. Conclusion Summary: Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

19. Conclusion • Acknowledgements: • Fiancee & Family • Hensel Phelps • Smithsonian Institution • AE Faculty, Notably: • Dr. Messner • Dr. Riley • Dr. Horman • Dr. Mumma Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions

20. Questions ? Background Courtyard Structure Mechanical System LEED for Museums Conclusions