Transcript 11.29.06 - Thesis Proposal Presentation (Powerpoint)

Lehigh Valley Hospital –
Cedar Crest Campus
Allentown, Pennsylvania
June 2005- December 2008
310, 000 sq ft Expansion
Total Cost = $181 million
Presented by:
Derek Snover
Sponsored by:
Site Layout
Arial photos taken by:
Frank Wiese of The Morning Call, July 11 2006
Technical Analysis 1
• Gain higher LEED
rating
– Currently Silver
– Obtain a Gold rating
Courtesy of:
http://www.lakotawatercompany.com/images/AnimatedRainwater.gif
• Analysis of rooftop
rain water collection
system for grey water
use
• Waterless urinals
Technical Analysis 2
• Control air quality to reduce risk of illness to
workers and patients in existing building
• Alternate phasing of construction to allow
cleaner facilities
• Analysis of products and techniques to
prevent contaminants entering the building
Technical Analysis 3
Current System:
Poured Slab on
Metal Deck
Alternate System:
Pre-cast Hollow Core
Concrete Floor
• Propose using a precast hollow core floor
system
• Reduce amount of labor
• Reduce schedule time
• Develop system cost
comparison
Questions