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An elementary school requires a renovation, selective demolition, and a major addition in order to accommodate a growing student population. An architectural firm has prepared schematic design plans incorporating the school's increased programmatic needs, including an enlarged library, cafeteria, and gymnasium; a secure courtyard; and additional space for administrative offices and classrooms. The main entrance was relocated in order to improve the traffic and pedestrian flow at the beginning and end of the school day, and additional parking was provided to comply with current zoning requirements. The existing single-story masonry building was built in 1950. Two small additions were built later: the north addition will be kept and repurposed, but the south addition will be demolished. The building contains asbestos and lead in roof soffits, floor tiles, pipe insulation, and window paint. All existing mechanical systems need to be replaced; new systems have not been selected. Considerations for the renovation include: The relocated front entrance must be easily recognizable, highly visible, and secure.Interior and exterior materials need to be durable and maintainable in order to withstand frequent

Good indoor air quality and increased energy efficiency are priorities for the selection of mechanical

equipment.

After completion, the entire school should look uniform, without a distinctive difference between the existing

building and new addition.

Building information:

Construction Type is II-B.

The following resources are available for your reference:

Existing Plans, including site and floor plans

Proposed Plans, including site and floor plans

Cost Analysis

Zoning Ordinance Excerpts, for off-street parking requirements

IBC Excerpts, showing relevant code sections

ADA Standards Excerpts, showing relevant sections from the ADA Standards for Accessible Design

An architect is selecting a mechanical system for the first floor of a hotel in a temperate climate. They must

consider the following:

• The building footprint covers 95% of the small urban site.

• The first floor has an open floor plan that includes a lobby, bar, and restaurant.

• The plan can only accommodate one 500 sf mechanical room.

What mechanical system should the architect recommend? 

Refer to the exhibit (table showing energy embodied and annual energy demand for Type L and Type H walls). In the table, Type L wall is lightly insulated and Type H wall is heavily insulated. Approximately how many heating seasons would it take to recover the extra energy involved in selecting the Type H construction?

Refer to the exhibit (urban commercial site sketch).

In the urban commercial site shown in the sketch, which is the most convenient location for a truck entrance and exit from the site? 

Refer to the exhibit (site designs A through D with tree and shrub placement and prevailing northwest winds indicated). Which of the following site designs would best protect the structure from prevailing northwest winds?