Efficient Facility Design and Development

Presented by:Jack Wexler, PE, Faithful+Gould

Gary Fowler, Gateway Development Dave Naeger, Brasfield & Gorrie

Team Selection

ExperienceLocal PresenceConsultants ▪ Cost ▪ VE ▪ AssessmentOwner’s Representative

Project Management

ExperienceLocal PresenceRelationship

Communication

Level of DetailCommunication (e-mail vs. voice)ReportingResponsibilitiesSet deadlines

Discussion Jack Wexler

Questions?Comments?

Design Gary Fowler

ProgrammingEarly Visioning SessionsBIMSustainability

Programming

Analysis and Synthesis

From: Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer. By William Pena. 1977.

Programming

Programming concerns five steps: 1. Establish Goals.2. Collect and analyze Facts.3. Uncover and test Concepts.4. Determine Needs.5. State the Problem.

From: Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer. By William Pena. 1977.

Programming

The Whole ProblemFunction

Time Form

Economy

From: Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer. By William Pena. 1977.

Programming MatrixGoals Facts Concepts Needs Problem

Function•People

•Activities

•Relationships

•Mission•Maximum Number•Individual identity•Interaction/privacy•Hierarchy of values•Security•Progression•Segregation•Encounters•Efficiency

•Statistical data•Area parameters•Manpower/workloads•User characteristics•Community characteristics•Value of loss•Time-motion study•Traffic analysis•Behavioral patterns•Space Adequacy

•Service grouping•People grouping•Activity grouping•Priority•Security Controls•Sequential Flow•Separated flow•Mixed flow•Relationships

•Space requirements•Parking requirements•Outdoor space requirements•Building efficiency•Functional alternatives

Unique and important performance requirements which will shape building design

Form•Site

•Environment

•Quality

•Site elements (trees, water, open space, existing facilities, utilities)•Efficient land use•Neighbors•Individuality•Direction•Entry•Projected Image•Level of Quality

•Site analysis•Climate analysis•Code survey•Soil analysis•F.A.R. and G.A.C.•Surroundings•Physhological implications•Cost/sq. ft.•Building efficiency•Functional support

•Enhancement•Climate control•Safety•Special foundations•Density•Interdependence•Home base•Orientation•Accessibility•Character•Quality control

•Quality (costs/sq ft.)•Environmental and site influences on cost

Major form considerations which will affect building design

Economy•Initial Budget

•Operating Costs

•Life Cycle Costs

•Extent of funds•Cost effectiveness•Maximum return•Return on investment•Minimize oper.costs•Maintenance and operating costs•Reduce life cycle costs

•Cost parameters•Maximum budget•Time-use factors•Market analysis•Energy source-costs•Activities and climate factors•Economic data

•Cost control•Efficient allocation•Multi function•Merchandising•Energy conservation•Cost Control

•Cost control

•Cost estimate analysis•Entry budget (if req.)•Operating costs (if req.)•Life cycle costs (if req.)

Attitude towards the initial budget and its influence on the fabric and geometry of the building

Time•Past•Present•Future

•Historic preservation•Static/dynamic•Change•Growth•Occupancy date

•Significance•Space parameters•Activities•Projections•Linear schedule

•Adaptability•Tailored/loose fit•Convertibility•Expansibility•Concurrent scheduling

•Phasing•Escalation

Implications of change/growth on long-range performance

From: Problem Seeking: An Architectural Programming Primer. By William Pena. 1977.

Programming Gary Fowler

Play bookFluid FrameworkResponsibilitiesSet deadlinesProgramming = AnalysisCodes and Zoning

Early Visioning

Program TeamAchieving High PerformanceSustainable Goals

BIM

Garbage in / Garbage outNeed experienced teamStill new technologyTechnology expertise not consistentIssues on ownership /responsibility

Sustainability

Effective use, “Not gizmo green”Importance of sitingPassing the torchFirmness, Commodity, Delight

Discussion Gary Fowler

Questions?Comments?

Efficient Facility Design & Development Dave Naeger

Pre-Construction Construction

Meaningful Pre-Construction

What helps the Contractor?What can you do as the Owner?What should you expect from your contractor?

What Helps the Contractor?

Understanding the goals for the project ScopeScheduleBudget

What Helps the Contractor?

Understand the key elements of the design

Understand the use and purpose of the facility

What Helps the Contractor? What do you want out of

your sustainable building? Longevity Certification Energy efficiency How far ($) are you

willing to go?

What can you do as the Owner?

Make sure you understand the design-”Is it what you want?”

Get involved, understand the details and costs

Make informed and decisive decisions

Have a sense of urgencyDevelop trust within the team

What should you expect fromyour Contractor?

Advise on which details work and which don’t

Detailed explanation of costs

Where are you spending your money?

What should you expect fromyour Contractor?

Analyze cost for various products, details and systems

Develop extensive list of cost reduction itemsAdvise on product availabilitySustainable Credit point analysis

Construction Process

Strength of the TeamSustainable requirementsImplementation of detailsCompletion and follow-up

Strength of the Team

Define a process that allows for a strong teamOwner should help develop good relationships

within the TeamFairness and timelinessGood Communication

Sustainable Requirements - LEED

Erosion Control Commissioning Construction Waste Recycling Verification of MaterialsConstruction IAQ Documentation

Implementation of DetailsDefine details that are hard to

accomplishMake a PlanEngage specialists and

subcontractorsInspect upon first installationField testing and follow-up

inspections

Completion and Follow-up

Training and manualsCommissioning – get involvedCertification processWarranties, contact lists

Discussion Dave Naeger

Questions?Comments?

Efficient Facility Design and Development

Presented by:Jack Wexler, PE, Faithful+Gould

Gary Fowler, Gateway Development Dave Naeger, Brasfield & Gorrie