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INTERNATIONAL SERVICES BUILDING
ARCH 306 DR. ANAT GEVA COSC 455 DR. CHARLES
GRAHAM
DECEMBER 6, 1999
DESIGNERS RICHARD RODRIGUEZ GREG
THOMPSON CONSTRUCTORS RUBEN CORTINAS SCOTT
STRIEGLER
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MISSION STATEMENT

• To provide an easily accessible, exciting,
  multi-functional building that will
• accommodate all international students,
  organizations, and faculty needs.
• To deliver the project on time and within budget.
• To provide a safe and productive working
  environment for all parties involved.
• Produce an inviting yet unique monument to the
  AM campus.
• Utilize the outdoor area to provide social
  spaces.
• Minimum impact on the environment.

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LOCATION SITE IS LOCATED ON THE CORNER OF
OLD MAIN AND HOUSTON.
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SITE PLAN
VEHICLES
PEDESTRIANS
SERVICE
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SITE SECTION
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VALUE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
FIRST COST OF SUBSTRUCTURE
The building first cost would benefit form a slab
on grade system. The slab on grade system will
allow the building to be built in quickly. The
foundation system will be effective if no
settlement.
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VALUE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
LIFE COST OF SUBSTRUCTURE
The life cost system would benefit from a pier
and bell foundation system. The system will be
designed to be poured at a depth of 18 ' in the
earth. The overall cost and effectiveness of
this design will allow the structure to be built
effectively.
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FLOOR PLANS
1ST FLOOR PLAN
MECHANICAL/STORAGE LOUNGE PLAY ROOM ATRIUM RESTROO
MS CONFERENCE LOBBY AUDITORIUM, SEMINAR VIDEO MECH
ANICAL
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FLOOR PLANS
2ND FLOOR PLAN
IMMIGRATION COUNSELORS STORAGE/FILE DIRECTORS R
ESTROOMS STORAGE/FILE COUNSELORS
STUDENT SERVICES
PUBLIC AREAS
FACULTY SERVICES
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NORTH ELEVATION
1 5 10 15
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1 5 10
EAST ELEVATION
1 5 10
SOUTH ELEVATION
1 5 10
WEST ELEVATION
1 5 10
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VALUE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
LEAST FIRST COST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE
The building will be benefit from a steel frame
structural system. The steel frame will be built
with a fire retardant and corrosion resistant
spray attached to it. The outside shall be built
with a stucco finish. The walls will be composed
of steel studs with a fire retardant sheetroock.
The walls will include insulation and sound proof
material. The ceiling will consist of a lay in
tile with acoustical tile and insulation. The
roof will be a flat roof with tar and gravel
composition.
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VALUE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
LIFE COST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE
The life cost building will benefit from an all
steel structure. The steel structure will have
little maintenance and a low operation cost over
the years. The walls will consist of steel
studs. The walls will consist of bat
installation, fire retarded sheetrock and an
acoustic sound barrier. The outside skin will
consist of a stucco finish.
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WALL SECTION
2 PARAPET HOLLOWCORE PANEL 5/8 SHEETROCK 3
1/2 LT. GAUGE STEEL STUD W/ BATT INSULATION VAPO
R BARRIER 1/2 EXT. FOAM INSULATION Z RATED
SHEETROCK WATER RESISTANT DIAMOND LATH
MESH EXTERIOR STUCCO W/ WEATHER RESISTANT TOP
COAT 30 DIAM PIER W/ BELL
2 PARAPET 5/8 INTERIORSHEETROCK
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BUILDING SECTIONS
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
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CONTENTS OF BID PAKAGE

• I. Long Lead Items
• Elevator
• Major Electrical Components
• Computers
• II. Site Package
• Layout
• Landscaping
• Underground Water Connections
• Temporary and Permanent Driveways Parking
• Underground Electric
• III. Concrete package
• Drilled Piers
• Grade Beams
• Formwork
• Reinforcement
• IV. Structure Package

• V. Envelope Package
• Roofing, Flashing, Accessories
• Insulation Fire Retardant
• Downspouts
• Joint Sealers
• VI. Mechanical and Electrical Package
• HVAC system
• Plumbing
• Rough Carpentry
• Doors, Frames, Hardware
• Drywall
• Ceilings
• Insulation
• VII. Interior Package
• Partition Framing
• Rough Carpentry
• Doors, Frames, Hardware

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COST ESTIMATE BREAKDOWN
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SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED PROJECT
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EXPENSE VS INCOME
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We, the Design and Construction Consultants feel
we that we have met and fulfilled all of the
objectives set forth in the beginning of this
project. A lot of time and effort was given to
the International Services Building, so that it
could best facilitate the students and faculty.
Therefore, this will be a exciting new
addition to Texas AM University campus and will
be a symbol of diversity and international
presence.
CONCLUSION
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