Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest Campus

Presented by:

Derek Snover

Sponsored by:

Allentown, Pennsylvania June 2005- December 2008

310, 000 sq ft Expansion Total Cost = $181 million

Site Layout

Arial photos taken by:Frank Wiese of The Morning Call, July 11 2006

Technical Analysis 1

• Gain higher LEED rating– Currently Silver– Obtain a Gold rating

• Analysis of rooftop rain water collection system for grey water use

• Waterless urinalsCourtesy of:http://www.lakotawatercompany.com/images/AnimatedRainwater.gif

Technical Analysis 2

• Control air quality to reduce risk of illness to workers and patients in existing building

• Alternate phasing of construction to allow cleaner facilities

• Analysis of products and techniques to prevent contaminants entering the building

Technical Analysis 3

• Propose using a pre-cast hollow core floor system

• Reduce amount of labor• Reduce schedule time• Develop system cost

comparison

Current System: Poured Slab on Metal Deck

Alternate System: Pre-cast Hollow Core Concrete Floor

Questions