CASE STUDY:CHAPMAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

IND 5615 – Building Systems for Interior Designers

ASSIGNMENT 4 - PART I & II

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

FRANCINE ROZENTALGABRIEL RODRIGUEZJACKIE ESTEBANROMINA VIGNOLO

OFFICE DEPOT STUDENT CENTER What does it look like?

Linear circulation, divided into two by a seating carpeted area next to the curtain wall, giving natural light and terrazzo flooring for heavy foot traffic

Low ceiling with soft lighting and plenum is covered

AC vents are equally spaced with the walls and the layout of the room

The AC vents used in the ‘lobby area’ are more elegant and aesthetically pleasing than the ones used in the other rooms/halls of the building.

OFFICE DEPOT STUDENT CENTER Conditions

It is a new building In very good conditions Well kept, with moderate temperature (not

too warm, not too cold)

OFFICE DEPOT STUDENT CENTER Is it functional?

Yes Ample lighting Carpet reduces noise Lounge area (Java City) Comfortable temperature

Ventilation flows towards the carpet area making the students not feel too overwhelmed with the light and the heat from the window wall

OFFICE DEPOT STUDENT CENTER What is your experience of the

space/system component? How do you feel? Modern place Material pleasing to the eye Place common to the students to come

meet, work and relax HVAC system worked well cooling space Different types of AC vents provided each

area with its appropriate vent type

CAREER SERVICES CENTER

What does it look like? Office building with a

reception and waiting area

Conference rooms Graham reference

library Carpeting throughout Few windows

Cooler ambiance and almost no natural light because of lack of windows

CAREER SERVICES CENTER Conditions

Little use, very good condition

Clean, pleasing to the eye

Straight forward with its purpose, you know what you are there to do

Spread out AC vents for each section within the center

CAREER SERVICES CENTER Is it functional?

Doors have felt lining along of the perimeter of the door as a barrier to prevent air escape

Yes Has cubicles which

gives privacy to the visitors providing individual attention

Seating area to wait to be assisted

CAREER SERVICES CENTER What is your experience of the

space/system component? How do you feel? Pleasant AC system throughout Comfortable furniture for waiting Professional ambiance for its purpose of

attending each student individually Carpet provides blocking of sound and

makes it a welcoming place AC vents aligned with the direction of the

room

OCEAN BANK AUDITORIUM How does it look like?

High ceiling Making a bigger space

with not enough AC Even though the

space was empty, it still felt warm Angled windows

Providing different light fixtures depending of each angles

Casing of the windows are constructed in perspective to bring light in

OCEAN BANK AUDITORIUM Conditions

Chairs are not too comfortable Poor air circulation

No natural ventilation at all

OCEAN BANK AUDITORIUM Is it functional?

Yes Acoustical ceiling and wall covering block

sound from the outside and preventing the echo-effect

No AC is not efficient for the size of the room

OCEAN BANK AUDITORIUM What is your experience of the

space/system component? How do you feel? Limited natural lighting Clean, maintained daily We felt warm even though we were only

four students and we think that the AC will not be enough when the room is at maximum capacity

WACHOVIA CLASSROOM What does it

look like? Classroom

Conference room style

Low ceiling Board screens Window screen

to prevent heat from the outside

WACHOVIA CLASSROOM Conditions

New, well maintained Moderate room temperature AC vents spread out throughout the room

WACHOVIA CLASSROOM What is your experience of the

space/system component? How do you feel? Professional ambiance

Incentive atmosphere, it makes you want to work/study

ELEVATOR LOBBY What does it look like?

Vending machines and water fountains Bathrooms Elevators Mechanical room VCT flooring for heavy traffic Cold temperature

CAPITAL MARKET LAB Hot environment,

probably because of the computer equipment

No window screens to prevent incoming heat

AC vents are located aligned with the tables and windows

ELEVATOR LOBBY Conditions

New building Every element, walls, doors, AC vents, etc look

like new, with the exception of the floor which looks worn out

ELEVATOR LOBBY Is it functional?

Yes Benefits the students, professors, janitors and

visitors, because of its various functions all in one place

Water fountains Vending machines Bathrooms Elevators

ELEVATOR LOBBY What is your experience of the

space/system component? How do you feel? Cold AC system Functional, well-organized

USER IDENTIFICATION Who uses the building?

It is occupied by the people mentioned above during both day and night in a rotation system

Who is there on a daily basis? Students, professors, office assistants, visitors to give

lectures, maintenance crew Which users interact with your assigned building

systems, and why? Which users do not, and why? Faculty, student body, and visitors use HVAC systems

whenever they are inside the building How do they interact with the system?

Because when they are in a room, they need cool temperature to concentrate and work efficiently

USER IDENTIFICATION

Is it comfortable to work in this building regarding the AC conditions? Yes, because every time I

enter a room, it is cool and I don’t get tired while I am working. I get hot only when I am switching from room to room.

What is your experience in the classrooms? It is usually hot for me, I

would like it to be a little colder. The natural light is fine for me, small windows prevent incoming heat and I don’t get distracted by the exterior activity

DAISY: Facilities Employee

MICHAEL HERRERA: Student