![Page 1: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Measuring a Student Center’s PerformanceACUI Annual Conference 2014, Orlando
Carlos Costa, Rutgers UniversityDavid Hatton, StantecMelinda Johnson, Stantec
![Page 2: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
David Hatton VP , Higher Education Sector Lead
• Portfolio of over 45 student centers• 25 years of Education experience• Presenting at ACUI for 16 years• Stantec has a dedicated student center studio• Stantec is a national leader in Higher Education
focusing on student life, campus master planning, and science facilities
![Page 3: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Carlos Costa Director, Rutgers University Student Centers
• 21 years of Higher Education experience• At Rutgers since 2012• Rutgers University, founded 1776, comprehensive
public research university, 50,000 students• Previous Director of Eastern Michigan University
(EMU) Student Center
![Page 4: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Melinda Johnson, PE, Principal
• Discipline Leader of Engineering, Philadelphia• 25 Years experience of education projects• Significant experience with mechanical engineering
in student centers• Significant experience with energy modeling and
sustainability
![Page 5: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Agenda
1Why Measure?
2 Post Occupancy Evaluation
3 Program Performance
4Architecture Performance
5 Energy Performance
6 Best Practices
![Page 6: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Why Measure?
![Page 7: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Feedback improves design
• Validates design assumptions
• Confirms our energy analysis
• Building users can help to find better solutions for designers
• Outcome is better building design
![Page 8: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Designers create vision…
![Page 9: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
They present to clients….
![Page 10: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Organic beauty…..
![Page 11: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Understated entrance…
![Page 12: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Sustainable…
![Page 13: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Well Proportioned…
![Page 14: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Accessible…
![Page 15: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
How do we measure?
Post Occupancy Evaluation
![Page 16: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Post Occupancy Research
• Focus groups• Interviews• Visual listening• Building place
critique• Red dots,
greendots
![Page 17: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
• Three sessions
• Over 30 people
• Almost all had participated in 2002 focus group
EMU Evaluation
![Page 18: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Did the program work?
Program Performance
![Page 19: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Project Goals Benchmarking McKinney
• Gateway to campus
• Place to get information
• Charm
• No “wow”• Not fun place to be• Spaces
compartmentalized• Not welcoming
![Page 20: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Project Goals
• “A place you want to be”• Fun, active, comfortable, inviting yet upscale and
classy• Reflective of EMU community and School Spirit• Timeless and memorable• A place where commuters, alumni, prospective
students, parents and the community feel welcome
![Page 21: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Project Program
19%
19%
16%12%
12%
10%
7%5%Meeting Space 21,846
Dining & Food Service 21,229
Admin Offices 18,009
Ballroom 14,231
Bookstore 13,639
Lounge 11,674
Student Orgs Offices 7,754
Other Retail 5,949
SUBTOTAL NSF 114,332
TOTAL GSF 180,000
![Page 22: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
EMU Evaluation Great New Location
![Page 23: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Site Plan
![Page 24: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
ConceptImages
![Page 25: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
ConceptImages
![Page 26: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
ConceptModel
![Page 27: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
First Floor Plan
![Page 28: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Second Floor Plan
![Page 29: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Third Floor Plan
![Page 30: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Construction
• $40.5 M const., (2003 dollars)
• 181,000 SF new• Opened in Nov.
2006
![Page 31: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Focus Group Feedback
• Accomplished original goals:
“Vibrant CommunityHub of Campus”
• New Entrance to Campus
![Page 32: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
• Connected Commuters and Resident Students
• New Entrance to Campus• Connected Campus• Busy “all day”• 24/7
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 33: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
• Easily identifiable entrances
• Welcoming
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 34: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
• Community hearth• Natural lighting• Comfortable• Welcoming• Connected to outside year
round• “Best Place to Hang Out
Between Classes” – Eastern Echo
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 35: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
• See and Be Seen
• Choose Level of Connection
• Transparency of space highlights student activity
• Natural lightingWay finding
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 36: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
• Functional• User friendly• Dedicated• Multi-
function• Diverse Users• Stage &
support areas
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 37: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
• Visibility of activity• Comfortable• Natural lighting• Traffic by Student Life Offices• Stop here to get involved• Everyone wants “Main Street”
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 38: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
• Flexible dining/lounge• Variety of “scale of space”
Self Select Comfort• Community• Natural Lighting
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 39: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
• User friendly informationFunctional
• Check-in• At Crossroads vs. Entrance• Multiple Main Entrances• Consider More than One…
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 40: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
• CommunityBuilding
• Comfortable• Heritage• Helped
Define Building
Focus Group Feedback
![Page 41: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
• Offices – everyone on the “main street”? – must use vs.
destination
• Adjacencies – leverage high traffic or must use services
• The Mix: spaces, programs, services, friendliness of staff
• “One-Stop-Shop” in broad sense
Focus Group Lessons Learned
![Page 42: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Architecture Feedback - Negatives
• More program and space
• Continuous stair
• Another elevator
• More durable finishes
![Page 43: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
How was the Design Performance?
![Page 44: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
• Connection to Community
Exterior Architecture
![Page 45: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Exterior Architecture• Entry is a
beacon, clear and pronounced
![Page 46: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Exterior Architecture• Outdoor
Place making
![Page 47: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
Exterior Architecture• Transparency
![Page 48: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
• Connection to Community
• Signage?
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 49: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
• Excellent separation of entry and service
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 50: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
• Beacon entrances
• Clear sense of front doors
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 51: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
• Guest parking the right locations
• Adequate number of spaces
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 52: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
• Painted exterior steel will oxidize
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 53: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
• Need for porous fill adjacent to building
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 54: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
• Guest parking the right locations
• Adequate number of spaces
Exterior Architecture Observations
![Page 55: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
Interior Architecture
• See and be seen
• Light and Transparency
• Place to hang out
• Flexibility –Dine, lounge, study
![Page 56: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
Interior Architecture
• Place to get information
• Comfortable seating
![Page 57: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
Interior Architecture
• Fireplace Hearth creates community
• Signage?
![Page 58: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
Interior Architecture
• Street of Activity
![Page 59: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
Interior Architecture
• Kiva space created community
![Page 60: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Consider the amount traffic and walk-off dirt
![Page 61: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Activity Street constantly filled with energy
• See and be seen
![Page 62: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Interior Street carries snow and salt in winter
• Continuous cleaning considerations
![Page 63: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• In spite of lower cost VCT floors are durable and still maintain original appearance
![Page 64: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Spaces are active in particular during lunch hours
![Page 65: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Evolution of gaming
![Page 66: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Need for group study and gathering
![Page 67: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Durability of materials
• Invest in solid surface vs. laminate
![Page 68: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Power management
• Outlet location
![Page 69: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Two story auditorium design has great sight lines
• Durability of cup holders
![Page 70: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Original restaurant space
• Evolution of space
![Page 71: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Warmth of hearth creates community
![Page 72: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Never underestimate the need for storage
![Page 73: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
Interior Architecture Observations
• Atrium unites student activities
![Page 74: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
Architecture Feedback
• More program and space
• Continuous stair
• Another elevator
• More durable finishes
• Remember the cost of
increased sf at the expense of
lesser quality finishes
![Page 75: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/75.jpg)
Project Goals revisted
• “A place you want to be”• Fun, active, comfortable, inviting yet upscale and
classy• Reflective of EMU community and School Spirit• Timeless and memorable• A place where commuters, alumni, prospective
students, parents and the community feel welcome
![Page 76: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/76.jpg)
Measuring Energy/Sustainability performance
![Page 77: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/77.jpg)
EMU Feedback, Scott Storrar, Director, Facilities, Planning, & Construction
• Controls manufacturer was not right for EMU• Some venting backdraft problems• Centralized grease system is a constant maintenance
issue• Elevator manufacturer did not meet specifications
![Page 78: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/78.jpg)
Engineering Process
• 3-D Revit • Energy Models• Commissioning • Measurement & Verification
![Page 79: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/79.jpg)
What is Revit?
• Revit is a 3-D program with “Smart” objects for the Architectural, structural and engineering systems within a building.
![Page 80: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/80.jpg)
Aerial View 1
Legend
HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Fire Protection
![Page 81: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/81.jpg)
Aerial View 2
![Page 82: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/82.jpg)
Rooftop Unit
![Page 83: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/83.jpg)
Plumbing Utilities
![Page 84: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/84.jpg)
What is an Energy Model?
• An Energy Model is a computer program simulation of the Energy consumption of a given building.
![Page 85: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/85.jpg)
Energy Model Information
• Weather data• Wall construction• Glass type• Roof construction• Lights• People
![Page 86: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/86.jpg)
What is an Energy Model
• Base Model – Minimum energy code compliant building.
• Proposed Model – Actual building design with “Sustainable” systems included.
![Page 87: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/87.jpg)
BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL
![Page 88: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/88.jpg)
Insert from IES analysis
Climate Analysis
![Page 89: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/89.jpg)
00:00 06:00 12:00 18:00 00:00
35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Load
(Btu
/h)
Date: Thu 08/Jul
Cooling plant sensible load: Level 15 West (egww_overhang(d)towindow(h)_1to2.aps)Cooling plant sensible load: Level 15 West (egww_overhang(d)towindow(h)_2to1.aps)Cooling plant sensible load: Level 15 West (egww_overhang(d)towindow(h)_1to1.aps)Cooling plant sensible load: Level 15 West (egww_noshade.aps)Cooling plant sensible load: Level 15 West (egww_fins_surr.aps)
No Shade
1:1 ratio horizontal overhang
35 btu/sq ft
25 btu/sq ft
Vegetated
fins
Envelope Optimization Shading Analysis
![Page 90: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/90.jpg)
BaselineDaylighting
E/WInteriorBlinds
BetterFlush Out
>85
80-8575-80
183174
165
116
67 6559
4533
3228
150
20406080
100120140160180200
Hours in Range
Max Hours In Range75-80 150 hrs80-85 50 hrs> 85 20 hrs
Run
Temp Range (F)
>85 80-85 75-80
Thermal analysis modeling is a powerful design tool. It enables Stantec to predict the thermal response of individual zones within a naturally ventilated building or mechanically cooled building.
Thermal analysis calculates internal temperatures for the summer and winter scenarios
There are many features in the thermal modeling program that Stantec utilizes which set it apart from most conventional simulation software. The most obvious advantage is its ability to model natural ventilation.
Thermal analysis calculates the natural airflow and air patterns produced by stack effect and wind and generates hourly internal temperature profiles for each of the zones in the space. Using the solar information, thermal analysis is able to model shading and perform shadow calculations. In addition, thermal modeling accounts for the thermal mass and storage properties of building elements.
This analysis is used to optimize the envelope design with regards to the shading features as well as operable windows in scenarios where natural ventilation shall be used to cool the building.
Envelope Optimization Thermal Analysis
![Page 91: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/91.jpg)
Com
put
er-b
ase
d m
odel
s
Daylighting for Classrooms
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
2.25 6.75 11.25 15.75 20.25 24.75 29.25 33.75
distance from window
foot
cand
les
Iteration 1 - option 2 withnorth roof overhangremovedIteration 2 - interior lightshelf + iteration 1
Iteration 3 - higherclearstory + iteration 1
Iteration 4 - interior lightshelf + iteration 3
Iteration 5 - 1 foot higherthan iteration 3
Iteration 6 - interiorlightshelf + iteration 5
Iteration 7- 1 foot higherthan iteration 5
Iteration 8 - interiorlightshelf + iteration 7
Iteration 9- north monitor+ iteration 3
Daylighting Qualitative & Quantitative
![Page 92: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/92.jpg)
Monthly Utility Costs
Energy Modeling
![Page 93: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/93.jpg)
Cost Savings
![Page 94: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/94.jpg)
Commissioning ProgramWhere does “Commissioning” come from?
• “Commissioning” originated from the shipbuilding industry. A commissioned ship is one deemed worthy for service after passing several milestones. Equipment is installed and tested, issues are identified and corrected, and the prospective crew is extensively trained.
![Page 95: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/95.jpg)
What is Measurement and Verification?
• It is the process where the computer simulated results are compared to the real world 1-year after operation.
![Page 96: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/96.jpg)
Motivation to Conduct M&V
• Performance– Energy model calibration– Validation of energy
conservation measures– Improve design and
operation of building– Identify problems
• Basis for Expenditures– Performance contracts– Utility programs– Emission trading– Energy budgets
![Page 97: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/97.jpg)
Baseline Calibration
• Establish accurate baseline performance (Empirical versus hypothetical)
• Revise assumptions• Generate new operating
parameters• Identify and adjust for
coincident weather conditions
• As-built model
![Page 98: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/98.jpg)
Energy at a GlanceEnergy Use Intensity : 37 kBtu/ft2
Natural Gas: 18 kBtu/ft2
Electricity:[1] 19 kBtu/ft2
Annual Energy Cost Index (ECI): 0.53 $/ft2 · yrENERGY STAR Rank: 84
Cost Per Square Foot: $ 160
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9Kb
tu/s
q ft
January-09
February-09 March-09 April-09 May-09 June-09 July-09 August-09 September
-09October-
09November-
09December-
09Actual 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 5Proposed Model 6 5 5 4 3 2 2 2 3 4 4 4Baseline Model 8 6 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 7 8
Annual Energy Consumption
Total Annual Energy ConsumptionActual 37Proposed Model 43Baseline Model 65
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Kbt
u/sq
ft
Annual Energy Consumption
Measurement & Verification Real Savings
![Page 99: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/99.jpg)
DashboardingConnection to the Student Life
![Page 100: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/100.jpg)
Conclusion
![Page 101: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/101.jpg)
Learning from experience
• Encourage your architect to do a post-occupancy evaluation
• Consider the costs of buying space at the expense of quality
• We are open to feedback and want to improve our product
• Keep notes of what is working and what isn’t
![Page 102: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/102.jpg)
Celebrate Success
• In Best College Reviews, EMU ranked #4 in the country as one of “The Most Amazing Campus Student Unions”
• The real success: the use by students.
![Page 103: Measuring a Student Center’s Performance ACUI Ed Session](https://reader031.vdocument.in/reader031/viewer/2022022202/587e873b1a28abd6038b7949/html5/thumbnails/103.jpg)
Questions?