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Introduction: Design Examples Harada Elementary Corona, CA Introduction: Design Examples Chase Lake Elementary Edmonds, WA Introduction: Design Examples Elementary School San Diego, CA Learning Objectives Review techniques to improve life safety of a structure t Investigate allowable heights and areas Discuss techniques to reduce project costs Discuss aesthetics in the use of wood construction
South Carolina Schools How do wood and steel beams compare $2.7 million from the estimated costs for a new high school The Fountain Lake School District saved $1 million when it converted a two-story middle school design from steel to wood. LIFE SAFETY What protects PEOPLE from fires? Cause of Fires? Smoke Alarms Sprinklers Egress Firestopping Building Contents Endurance of building materials Combustibility Protected or Unprotected
Where Do Fires Occur? Hurricane Charley WestFlorida 2004 HURRICANES & TORNADOES Preventing Failure Bad bond from dehydrated mortar on block lay-up
Earthquake Resistance 1.5x Northridge Hurricane Katrina H E I G H T S AREAS H E I G H T S ALLOWABLE H & A GROUP E HGT(FT) HGT(S) TYPEOFCONSTRUCTION TYPEII TYPEIII TYPEIV TYPEV A B A B HT A B 65 55 65 55 65 50 40 S 3 2 3 2 3 1 1 A 26,500 14,500 23,500 14,500 25,500 18,500 9,500 STORIES ALLOWED W/SPRINKLERS IIA / IIIA 4 IIB / IIIB 3 VA / VB 2
ALLOWABLE AREAS ALLOWABLEAREASSINGLESTORY BUILDING BASEAREA SPRINKLER FRONTAGE TOTALSF TYPE ALLOWED INCREASE INCREASE ALLOWED IIB/IIIB IIIB 14500 43500 10875 68875 VA 18500 55500 13875 87875 VB 9500 28500 7125 45125 FIREWALLS TABLE706.4 FIREWALLFIRERESISTANCERATINGS FIRERESISTANCE GROUP RATING(hours) A,B,E,H4,I,R1,R2,U 3 a F1,H3b,H5,M,S1 3 H1,H2 4 b F2,S2,R3,R4 2 a.intypeiiorvconstruction,wallsshallbepermittedtohave II shall permitted to have a2hourfireresistancerating. b.forgrouph1,h2orh3buildings,alsoseesections415.4 and415.5. FIREWALLS FIREWALL 2 hr UL no. U336 GA file no. ASW 1000
Wood Framed Walls Wood Framed Walls Ballou Jr. High Puyallup, WA Wood Framed Walls High Traffic Areas Wood Walls? Abuse resistant gypsum Cost savings for paint WSP Backing Alternative assembly Cost of Wood Frame Construction Atlanta Average Costs Kothman Cost Study Montessori School Arkansas Savings
Kothman Cost Comparison 2001 TX Case Study GUNTER PRIMARY SCHOOL COMPLETED 2007 60,000 SF $100 / SF Montessori School Cumming GA Montessori School Ground Floor area: 8250 SF Second Floor area: 8250 SF Third Floor area: 1205 SF Total Construction Cost: Building: $1,234,500 Site: $115,500 TOTAL COST / SF: $76/SF INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ARCHITECT DENNIS DUBEY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY ARCHITECT DENNIS DUBEY
Arkansas Schools Saved $2.7 million from the estimated costs for a new high school The Fountain Lake School District saved $1 million when it converted a two-story middle school design from steel to wood. El Dorado High Schools $43 million 320,000sf Converted 40% to wood saving 2.7 mil. Newport Elementary School Arkansas School Study SCHEMATIC DRAFT BUDGET - $147 / SF Area=124,632 sf SCHEMATIC BUDGET - $143 / SF
Design Development Estimates Construction vs. Design Estimates Changed to wood ESTIMATED WOOD COST - $142 / SF Actual Cost is $114.20 / SF Newport Elementary School Roof System Closed cell polyurethane insulation provided R-21 21.4 ASHRAE, energy code, section 8 allowed reduction in R-value because of reduced air infiltration provided by closed cell insulation If exposed closed polyurethane requires intumescent coating, 5/8 type X gypsum board is used to protect insulation Volume between I joists less than 160 cubic feet; no sprinkler system required for concealed spaces. NFPA 13, 8.15 5/8 type X gypsum board provides more protection for wood roof construction
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Beauty of Wood 3 prisons, 1 school Biophilia Japan Studies Aesthetics Building Occupant Environment UmeRyokuhoJuniorHSinUmemachi,Oita Wood makes people feel good. People are attracted to wood because of its: Biophilia = love of living systems Visual variety, natural irregularity and expressiveness Warmth, softness and a calming effect Principles of Evidence-based Design show that occupants respond positively to wood Schools in Japan are built with wood because students respond positively Healthcare facilities in Canada have experienced positive patient response due the humanism incorporated in the architecture of the facilities
StudentImpressionsofWoodinJapaneseSchools Rosa Parks Elementary Concrete Wood Familiarity Structure Appearance Environment Mixed CLT & Other Wood Based Products Norwich Open Academy, UK 21 m, 106,000 ft 2 mixed CLT & Glulam Sport hall (36mx80m) was weather proof in 4 days! Less than 12 people on site using a mobile crane @ 18 weeks for shell! 3,000 tons of Co 2 stored Open Academy, Norwich, UK Source: http://www.klhuk.com/media Source: http://www.klhuk.com/media Source: http://www.klhuk.com/media
Norwich Open Academy, UK Richmond Christian School Source: http://www.klhuk.com/media El Dorado HS $70k saved, 165 Span Introduction: Design Examples Albert Lee High School Albert Lee, MN
Introduction: Design Examples High School San Ramon, CA Learning Objectives Discuss techniques to reduce project costs Investigate allowable heights and areas Review techniques to improve life safety of a structure Discuss aesthetics in the use of wood construction Course Evaluations In order to maintain high-quality learning experiences, please access the evaluation for this course by logging into CES Discovery and clicking on the Course Evaluation link on the left side of the page. Should we consider wood frame in all schools?
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