DESIGN OF WPI MIXED-USE FACILITY FOR GATEWAY PARK

The project investigated preliminary design layouts as well as structural frame and construction plan for Lot 3 commercial building of the Gateway Park expansion at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. A structural design, including an additional floor featuring an open-style conference center, was established following investigations of structural steel and reinforced concrete. Elements of the foundation system were also designed. A phased construction plan, project schedule and cost estimate were prepared and submitted as project deliverables

Long-Term Green Renovations for the Printer’s Building of Worcester, Massachusetts

The Worcester Printer's Building was built in 1923 as a printing and binding facility. It was originally known for its industrial efficiency which it has lost over the past century. To revitalize the Printer's Building, the project goal was to determine the feasibility of implementing long-term green renovations. The first objective was to analyze and build upon the previously conducted IQP that focused on short-term modifications. Following the analysis, we determined which green technologies were applicable to the building. After identifying these technologies, the final objective was to provide a three and five year feasibility/action plan. With these objectives completed we were able to make recommendations for the Printer's Building in its pursuit of becoming a sustainable facility