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The AstroPower HeadquartersNewark, Delaware

Steven A. Neimeister

The Pennsyvania State University

Architectural Engineering Senior Thesis Presentation

13 April 2004

Presentation Outline

Building Information

Lighting Design

Design Concept

Conference Room

Lobby Atrium

Telecommunications Design

LEED Building Analysis

Conclusions

Presentation Outline

Omitted from Presentation:

Lighting Design

Lunch Room

Open Office Area

Front Entranceway

Electrical Design


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AstroPower is one of the world’s fastest-growing solar electric power companies involved in many innovative new solar projects. Theirheadquarters in Newark, Delaware, was constructed to creatively

demonstrate AstroPower’s commitment to bringing the benefits of clean renewable energy to the environment.



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Newark, Delaware is located in the North East region of the United States. Surrounded by major cities such as Wilmington, Philadelphia, Baltimore,

Washington D.C., and New York, along with the fact that it lies close to the Chesapeake Bay, the location is optimum for easy accessibility by all clients

or customers that would like to visit the Headquarters.



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ArchitectBernardon, Haber, Halloway Architects PC

Owner/DeveloperMcConnell Development, Inc.

Structural EngineerO’Donnell, Naccarato, & MacIntosh

Mechanical/Electrical EngineerBruce E. Brooks & Associates

Fire ProtectionBear Industries, Inc.

Interior DesignerBernardon, Haber, Halloway Architects PC

General ContractorCommonwealth Constructive Company

Project Team

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-Building used to manufacture, sell, and represent the solar panels.

-Situated to face the southeast, a Green Design guideline.

-Exterior covered in the blue/green solar panels that are manufactured inside.

-Interior has an abundance of daylight.

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Project Design Goals

-To keep the idea of solar panels constant throughout the interior of the building

-To incorporate the color blue to mimic the sky, or natural elements

-Have a new lighting design that works with the building’s daylighting influence

-To provide an energy efficient design

-To maintain the same goals in all spaces of redesign

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Project Design Criteria

-To satisfy the minimum illuminance levels recommended by the IESNA.

-To maintain lighting power densities at or lower than the required ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 values.

-To consider glare, illuminance distribution, and color appearance.


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Conference Room

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Conference Room


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Existing Conditions


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Conference RoomDesign Goals

-To accentuate the architectural cove above the table.-To provide an even wallwash over solar panels hung on the

interior walls, with a blue tint.-To create a visually interesting space.

Design Criteria

-To have an evenly lit table surface for writing and reading.-Illuminance values of 30 fc horizontal, 5 fc vertical.

-Power allowance of 1.5 watts/ft².-To allow for flexibility of lighting control system.


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Conference RoomDesign Concept

-Cove Lighting-Fluorescent downlights over table surface

-Wallwashers around room perimeter


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Conference RoomLuminaire Layout


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Conference Room

System Controls

A control system will be implemented for three different user controlled settings:

-General Meeting environment

-Audio/Visual Presentation environment

-Midday Meeting environment (for use with high daylight)


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Photoshop rendering of blue tinted wallwashers (solar panels not shown)


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Power Analysis

Spreadsheet to be imported


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Lobby Atrium


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Lobby Atrium

First Level

Second Level


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Lobby AtriumExisting Conditions


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Lobby Atrium

Existing Conditions


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Lobby AtriumDesign Goals

-To take advantage of the architectural pieces, such as the balconies and skylight.

-To provide an even wallwash over solar panels hung from the interior walls, with a blue tint.

-To create a visually interesting space.

Design Criteria

-To have an adequately lit area for walking.-Illuminance values of 5 fc horizontal.

-Power allowance of 1.7 watts/ft² (0.7 w/ft² for corridor, 1.0 w/ft²

for decorative and accent lighting).-To allow for flexibility of lighting control system.


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Lobby AtriumDesign Concept

-Uplighting the skylight, drawing attention to it at night-Wallwashers around room perimeter

-Blue L.E.D.s around the balcony edges


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Lobby AtriumLuminaire Layout

To be imported with pictures of luminaires


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Lobby Atrium

System Controls

A control system will be implemented for three different user controlled settings:

-Morning/Afternoon Environment (for use with high daylight)

-Presentation environment – for nighttime functions

-Unoccupied/Night light


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RENDERING PAGE


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Power Analysis

Spreadsheet to be imported


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TelecommunicationsDesign


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Design Goals

With rapidly changing technology, an up-to-date telecommunications network infrastructure is needed for a company

to keep up with their competitors.

Four new telecommunications closets will be added to the AstroPower Headquarters. Each will be equipped with a data rack

and risers to link to the new main Data Center, located on the second floor. Using Category 6 plenum-rated cable, a new network

will be developed for the AstroPower Office.


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First Floor Plan

First Floor Plan


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Second Floor Plan

Second Floor Plan


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Typical closet plan, layout, and rack elevation

Typical Telecommunications Closet


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System Riser Diagram

System Riser Diagram


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Main Data Center

The Main Data Center will consist of a row of 48” deep cabinets with multiple servers. The room will also feature a UPS to backup the

entire system in the even of power failure. Construction of the room will be completed by multiple vendors in compliance with the

Owners for their individual wants and needs.


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Summary

To be composed after analysis is complete.


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Recommendations for Improvement

To be composed after analysis is complete.


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Conclusions


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ConclusionsLighting Design

All of the lighting redesign goals have been achieved:-To keep the idea of solar panels constant throughout the interior of

the building-To incorporate the color blue to mimic the sky

-To have a new lighting design that works with the building’s daylighting influence

-To provide an energy efficient design-To maintain the same goals in all spaces of redesign


An up-to-date telecommunications network infrastructure has been designed and is ready to be implemented into the building’s current

design.


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Conclusions


(A summary for this section will be added as soon as the analysis has been completed).


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Special Thanks

-Bernardon, Haber, Halloway Architects PC

-The Architectural Engineering Faculty at the Pennsylvania State University

-AstroPower North America

…and everyone who took the time to be here today!

Thanks!

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