Rising
Structural, Mechanical, and Socio-Engineering in Modern Building Design
Paul Drake
Advisor: Jon Gardzelewski Spring Senior Design 2015 May 2, 2015
Content Overview
• Intro to Architectural Engineering
- Structural - Mechanical - Artistic - Sustainable
• Projects:
– Kross Tower: Conceptual Skyscraper Design
– Gateway Center Section A: Structural System Design – Portland Multifamily: Net-Zero Competition
Conceptual Skyscrapers
Gateway Center
• Building Design – from architect
• Structural Design Considerations: SD Proposal • Design Documents
– Full system
– Shear walls, overturning, moment connections
Structural Sections
• Building Design –from architect
• Structural Design considerations SD • Design Documents
– Full system
– Shear walls, overturning, moment connections
Portland: Net Zero
• Net-Zero concept and ideology • Portland Visit
• Design Considerations • Analysis Tools
Reviving a Design: Initial Concept
Conclusions & Recommendations
Architectural Engineering
- Structural - Mechanical - Artistic - Sustainable
• Projects:
– Kross Tower: Conceptual Skyscraper Design
• Large Scale System and Public-use concepts
– Gateway Center Section A: Structural System Design
• Structural Engineering experience including macro details
– Portland Multifamily: Net-Zero Competition
• Utilizing BIM analysis tools to help design more complex and efficient buildings
Special Thanks
Jon Gardzelewski Anthony Denzer
D. Swanson / Martin & Martin Engineering Bren Rasmussen, Libby Bales, Nic Delach, Lindsay Wessel, Amanda Lange, McKenzie Danforth, Nick Owen, Matt Oolman
