This project analyzed the energy efficiency of Alumni Gym’s building enclosure under the existing conditions and proposed renovations. Thermal imaging and Building Information Modeling were utilized to support this study. Recommendations for additional improvements were formulated based on the analysis of the proposed renovations. Proposed improvements included modifications to insulation, windows, the roof structure, the North Entry, and the addition of solar panels. A life-cycle cost assessment was conducted for each proposed change in order to determine its long term economic feasibility.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Blanchard, Zachary Charles
• Landry, Taylor James

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032415-195802

Advisor

• Albano, Leonard D.
• Salazar, Guillermo F.

Year

• 2015

Sponsor

• WPI

Date created

• 2015-03-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright