SECTION 2: Conceptual Design Report

Office, Technical, and Education

Building

FESS/Engineering Project No. 10-8-1

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2.1.1 OVERVIEW
The Illinois Accelerator Research Center (IARC) program’s primary goal is to
establish Northern Illinois as a national center for accelerator development; and to Conceptual
initiate, promote, and support related industry in Illinois. Secondary goals include Design
providing: Report
• Education: In association with local universities, support training of
scientists and engineers in accelerator physics and related technology.
• Office Space: Provide office space plus conference/meeting rooms to
facilitate laboratory collaboration with private industry, and
universities.
• Outreach: Provide exhibit space for visitors, including members of the
public, students and teachers and VIP visitors.
This project provides for the construction of an Office, Education and Technical
(OTE) building as part of Fermilab’s Industrial Area Campus to meet the primary
and secondary goals stated above.
2.1.1.1 Goals and Objectives
In order to provide a standard in which to evaluate the architectural
building and site design, the following list of goals and objectives were
developed for the OTE building:
• Meet the functional needs of the IARC mission
• Generate a dramatic, high profile building
• Produce a building that incorporates Fermi design
philosophy
• Strengthen ability to attract new physics projects
• Maximize State funding with “bricks & mortars”
• Create a symbiotic relationship to existing CDF building
• CDF truck access must be maintained
• High degree of flexibility for rotating tenants
• State-of-the-art computing and video capabilities
• Accommodate parking
• Obtain LEED Gold Certification
• Comply with HPSB Guiding Principles

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2.1.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
2.1.2.1 Project Site
The project site is the area south of Road D, north of the Tevatron and land Conceptual
north and west of the Collider Detector Facility (CDF). One of goals of the Design
project is to “create a symbiotic relationship to the existing CDF building.” Report
After analysis of the sites surrounding the CDF, the project site was
selected because the OTE building:
• Is more prominent approaching from the west and from
Wilson Hall.
• Provides improved access to the west side of the CDF’s high
bay space which has higher floor loading than the east side.

The project site is approximately 97,300 square feet or 2.24 acres of land
west and north of the CDF.
2.1.2.1.1 West
The area west of the CDF is bordered by a retaining wall and fence to the
south, D Road to the north, and an above ground pipe line to the east. The
area is approximately 83,000 square feet or 1.91 acres. Another key
feature is an approximately 67-foot ramp descending to an overhead door
on the west elevation of the CDF that provides truck access to the building.
In addition, two (2) chillers and an electrical substation are located along
the south edge of the site adjacent to the retaining wall.
2.1.2.1.2 North
The area north of the CDF is bordered by D Road to the north. The area
between the CDF and D Road is approximately 14,300 square feet or 0.33
acres. The distance from the northwest corner of the CDF to D Road is
approximately 50-feet and the distance from the southwest corner of the
CDF to D Road is approximately 60-feet,
2.1.2.2 Facilities
Significant buildings and experiments adjacent to the OTE project site are
the Collider Detection Facility (CDF) and the Tevatron. The other facilities
in the Industrial Area are located directly across Road D to the north.

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2.1.2.2.1 Collider Detection Facility
The CDF structure has a foot print of approximately 102’x 254’
(25,900sq.ft.) and is approximately 33’ tall. The CDF building consists of Conceptual
several primary programmatic components: Design
• A high bay space that spans the building from east to west Report
along its north end
• A three story, 22’ deep, band of office space along the
building’s south side
• A lower assembly hall level which connects to the Fermilab
Tevatron south of the CDF.
The ‘Grade Level Assembly Floor’ (i.e. first floor level accessible from grade)
of the CDF sits at approximately 3’-6” below grade. The main entrance is
located on the southwest corner of the building. There are two 20’ wide
service ramps, one on the east and one on the west side of the CDF, which
provide truck loading access from grade to the Assembly Floor level.
The CDF houses one of two detectors positioned along the four-mile
Tevatron accelerator ring. Physicists use the detector to study the array of
particles and forces within the atom by recording data about collisions of
protons and anti-protons in the machine. The detector operation is
extremely sensitive to ground vibrations.

2.1.2.2.2 Tevatron
The Tevatron is the most powerful proton-antiproton accelerator in the
world. It accelerates beams of protons and antiprotons to 99.99999954
percent of the speed of light around a four-mile circumference. The two
beams collide at the centers of two 5,000-ton detectors positioned around
the beam pipe at two different locations. The Tevatron tunnel is buried 25
feet below grade, underneath an earthen berm.

2.1.2.2.3 Industrial Complex

The Industrial Complex is located directly across Road D from the CDF, and
is composed the Industrial Center Building and four (4) high bay Industrial
Building (1 through 4).

2.1.2.3 Site Features

Site features that are located on or adjacent to the project site for OTE
building include Road D, parking, the bicycle/pedestrian path, the
protective berm over the Tevatron tunnel, cooling ponds and other on-site
equipment.
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2.1.2.3.1 Road D
Road D is part of the main east-west vehicular circulation path at Fermilab.
At the west end, Road D connects to the Main Entrance Road in front of Conceptual
Wilson Hall and at the east end connects to Batavia Road. Road D will Design
provide the primary vehicle access to the OTE building. Report
2.1.2.3.2 Parking
Parking for the CDF facility is provided at the west end of the building and
on the north side of Road D.

2.1.2.3.3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Path

A bicycle and pedestrian path starts near Wilson Hall runs along the south
side of Road D and passes in front of the CDF building and project site. The
path’s width varies along its route from 8 to 10 feet.

2.1.2.3.4 Earthen Berm

A major site feature is the earthen berm that was constructed over the 4-
mile Tevatron tunnel. The berm is located south of the project site, and is
roughly 15-feet above grade at its highest point.

2.1.2.3.5 Retaining Walls

Concrete retaining walls that cut into the earthen berm are located in the
area south, west and east of the CDF. The west retaining wall is
approximately 260 linear feet and defines the south boundary of the
project site.

2.1.2.3.6 Equipment
The area immediately outside the west entrance of the CDF contains
several pieces of large electrical and mechanical equipment including:
• An electrical substation with three (3) 1500 kva transformers
• Two (2) air switches serving the transformers
• Two (2) large chillers units
• Diesel generator

2.1.2.4 Utilities
Site utilities that are located on or adjacent to the project site for OTE
building include domestic water, industrial cooling water, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, and medium voltage electricity. The following utility
descriptions are based on completion of the Industrial Area Site Upgrade
project #3-2-178.

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2.1.2.4.1 Domestic Water Service (DWS)
An 8-inch HDPE DWS line enters the project site at the west end, and turns
northeast crossing Road D. The DWS line continues parallel to Road D on Conceptual
the north side until it turns north towards the Industrial Center Building. A Design
8-inch HDPE DWS line crosses Road D and enters the CDF at the northwest Report
corner. A 6-inch HDPE DWS line crosses Road D and provides a connection
point for the project along the north elevation of the CDF.

2.1.2.4.2 Industrial Cooling Water (ICW)

An 14-inch HDPE ICW line enters the project site at the west end, and turns
northeast crossing Road D. The ICW line continues parallel to Road D on
the north side until it turns north towards the Industrial Center Building,
and then branches east. A 6-inch HDPE ICW line crosses Road D serving a
fire hydrant on the south side of Road D. An 8-inch HDPE ICW line crosses
Road D and enters the CDF at the northwest corner. A 6-inch HDPE ICW
line crosses Road D and provides a connection point for the project along
the north elevation of the CDF.

2.1.2.4.3 Natural Gas

A 4-inch natural gas line runs along the north side of D Road. A 4-inch gas
line branches to the south crossing Road D and enters the project site west
of the CDF. The gas line turns east and parallels the berm and provides a
connection point for the project. The natural gas lines operate at 90 PSI.

2.1.2.4.4 Electrical
A medium voltage electric manhole (MH P-27) is located approximately 55-
feet from the northwest corner of the CDF. Medium voltage electric lines
run north, south and west from P-27. The south lines serve two (2) air
switches located just south of the CDF west ramp. The air switches serve
the three existing transformers and allow for one additional future
transformer.
• From one air switches, two (2) 5-inch conduits serve one of
the existing 3 transformers and provide a connection to a
transformer pad.
• From the other air switch, two (2) 5-inch conduits serve two
existing transformers.
• In addition, an electrical duct bank runs from the new
transformer pad to a termination point along the north
elevation of the CDF.

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Three (3) sets of power lines run from each of the transformers to the CDF.
Each set consist of four (4) 5-inch PVC conduits encased in concrete. Two
of the sets of power lines run northeast and enter the CDF along the west
Conceptual
elevation. The third set of power lines runs parallel to the south side of the
Design
building and enters the CDF around midpoint in the south elevation. In
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addition, a 5-inch underground rigid steel conduit runs south from the
substation through the berm.
2.1.2.4.5 Communications
Communication lines are used to support the telephone, computing
services, lab-wide Metasys building management system and FIRUS for
equipment and fire alarm monitoring.
A communications manhole (MH C-23) is located approximately 55-feet
from the northwest corner of the CDF. Communications lines run west,
east and north from P-27. The west line runs under the existing parking lot
towards MH C-21. Three communication lines head north and go under D
Road. Two lines continue to head north and one turns east and runs north
of D Road. The east line consists of four (4) 4-inch PVC ducts encased in
concrete, and enters the CDF at the northwest corner.
An additional communication line, with 4 – 4” PVC ducts encased in
concrete, runs along the south side Road D from Wilson Hall to the CDF.
Pull cords are provided in each duct. The line terminates on the north side
of the CDF.

2.1.2.4.6 Sanitary Sewer

A 10-inch sanitary sewer line enters the project site at the west end, and
turns northeast crossing Road D. An 8-inch sanitary line continues east and
provides a connection point for the project. The 10-inch line continues
parallel to Road D on the north side until it turns north towards the
Industrial Center Building and south, across Road to MH-22.
Sanitary sewer manhole (MH 22) is located approximately 25-feet from the
northwest corner of the CDF. A 4-inch sanitary line runs east from MH 22
and enters the CDF in northwest corner.
In addition, an 8-inch sanitary line enters the east end of site north of the
CDF and provides a connection point for the project.
There are abandoned sanitary sewer lines run under the project site west
and north of the CDF.

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2.1.2.4.7 Storm Sewer
The storm water system on the project site includes lines west and north of
the CDF. The lines are a combination of 18-inch and 24-inch HDPE pipes. Conceptual
There are several manholes within the project site. Design
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2.1.3 BUILDING PROGRAM
The OTE building program consists of office, technical, educations and support
elements.
2.1.3.1 Office Elements
The office elements are defined as upper level private offices, standard
private offices, workplace cubicles and conference rooms. The OTE
building program includes approximately 19,840 feet of flexible space to
accommodate a mixture of 150 office elements, and provide a variety of
office configurations.
The office areas will be designed as highly flexible space utilizing a
manufactured demountable partitions system. A raised flooring system
throughout will provide further flexibility. The systems will provide for fully
integrated partition/flooring/and furniture.

2.1.3.2 Technical Element

The technical element includes light technical space for the fabrication and
testing of assembly components The space is programmed at 4,800 square
feet that can be subdivided into four (4) smaller independent spaces.
The technical space will be designed to offer maximum flexibility for
rotating use. Although it will be the responsibility of each end-user to outfit
and equip the technical space, the following will be provided as part of the
base building:
• Capability to use as one large space or isolated 4 smaller
spaces, each approximately 1200 square feet.
• Ability to secure in all configurations.
• The utilities shall be provided to each of the 4 tech spaces in
such a manner that when one tech space is utilizing or
modifying the utility, it has minimal or no impact on the on-
going utility use of another tech space or the building as a
whole.
• Central utility trunk - ability to access utilities and controls
without entering other tech rooms.
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In addition to the items above, the technical space is to conform to the
following requirements;
• The design of the tech space exterior envelope is to take Conceptual
into account the possibility of several types of future Design
exhausts and intake. These knockout panels will be Report
incorporated into the envelope design scheme.
• Vertical shaft(s) through the roof to be incorporated into the
building design scheme. Shafts will be sized to
accommodate 2-14” diameter ducts for each of 4
subdivisions within the tech space.
• The floor slab in the tech space shall have a load capacity of
600lbf.
• Cable tray to be provided for all power lines.
• Fiber optics feed to the tech space to be provided.
• 2 welding outlets to be provided for each subdivision of tech
space.
• 2 phone/data outlets to be provided for each subdivision of
tech space.
• 75 foot-candles of light to be provided throughout the tech
space
• Tech space to accommodate valves/fittings for possible
future purified/filtered water system (4) from raw water
supply.
• Provide dedicated hot water line from building hot water
supply to each of 4 subdivisions within the tech space, with
valves/fittings to facilitate future temperature controls,
boosters, etc.
• Cold water supply to be provided via. Individual run to each
of 4 subdivisions of tech space, valves and capped for future
use.
• A minimum of one 4” in floor drain and one 4” stub (capped,
not trapped, for future use) to be provided in each tech
space subdivision for incidental use.
• One chemical sump basin with associated
valves/connections for future equipment to be provided for
each subdivision of tech space (filtering equipment by future

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tenant).
• Dedicated HVAC with humidity control
• Tech space designed to accommodate future 3 ton overhead Conceptual
bridge crane full length of space. Design
• Tech space designed to accommodate possible future clean Report
room with raised floor.
• Epoxy floor to be provided throughout tech space.
• Space to be provided to accommodate exterior pads for
future equipment - air scrubbers, dewar tanks, etc.
• Acoustical treatment to be provided between tech space,
lobby, and office to reduce sound transmission.
2.1.3.3 Education Element
The education element consists of four (4) classrooms approximately 600
square feet each totaling 2400 square feet. A key feature of the education
element is providing flexibility to reconfigure the four (4) classrooms into
two (2) 1200 square feet rooms, or into one (1) 2400 square foot assembly
space. The purpose of the education element is to provide space for a
state-of-the-art conference and teaching space that can be used by Illinois
Accelerator Research Center, and by other Fermilab departments. The
space will be designed to facilitate ease of future upgrades for emerging
technologies.

2.1.3.4 Support Elements

The support elements consist of the building lobby large enough to be used
as small exhibition area, and a lunch room for the building occupants.
Other elements accommodate Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) and High Performance and Sustainable Building Assessment
and Compliance Tool for New Construction (HPSB) related criteria such as a
room dedicated to recycling operations and shower/changing rooms to
support bicycle riders.

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2.1.4 BUILDING DESIGN
The OTE building is a 46, 200 gross square feet and connects to the CDF along its
north elevation and stretches to the west. The 3-story structure is 47-feet tall and Conceptual
is 540 feet long. The design has two separate program areas at the ground level at Design
the east and west ends that make up the building’s bases. The second and third Report
floors connect to the CDF at the east end and then angles southwest to “sit” on
top of the west base. The office floors bridge between the two base components
and over the west truck access ramp of the CDF. The offices are framed with two
triangular elements on east and west ends that contain conference rooms and the
lunch room, respectively. This gives the new OTE building a unique form that
creates a symbiotic relationship with the CDF and a dynamic, fresh identity for the
IARC.
The design provides approximately 32,400 square feet of useable or occupiable
square feet with a building efficiency of 70 percent.

2.1.4.1 Programmatic Layout

The OTE building program is organized onto three floors with the education
and light tech elements located on the first floor, and the office elements
housed on the second and third floors.

2.1.4.1.1 First Floor

The first floor is approximately 15215 gross square feet divided into a 2.383
square foot east base and a 12.832 square foot west base. The larger west
base consists of the main entry lobby and display area, primary vertical
circulation core, restrooms, classrooms, light tech space, and support and
mechanical spaces. The east base is located along the north elevation of
the CDF and is made up of a small entry lobby, secondary vertical
circulation core, restrooms with shower/changing rooms, and mechanical
space. Descriptions of the primary functional areas include:
• Lobby/Exhibit Space: The main entrance lobby is
approximately 1,856 square feet with a 14-foot ceiling
height. The space is designed to function as both an exhibit
space and/or a pre-function area for the
education/conference center. The primary vertical
circulation and restrooms are located directly off the lobby.
• Education/Conference Center: The education/conference
center is approximately 2,385 square feet with a 14-foot
ceiling height. The center is located at the west end of the
building directly adjacent to the main entrance lobby. The
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space is designed to be configured into 1, 2, 3 or 4 rooms
using an operable partition system. When arranged into
four (4) classrooms, each space is 520 square feet and able
Conceptual
to accommodate 25 persons.
Design
• Light Technical Space: The light technical space is Report
approximately 4,822 square feet with a 16-foot ceiling
height. The light tech spaces are located on the east end of
west base adjacent to the CDF. The spaces are accessible
from the main lobby by a corridor running along the south
elevation. The space is designed to be configured into 1, 2,
3 or 4 spaces using operable partitions. When arranged into
four (4) tech spaces, each room is approximately 1,200
square feet. The space is designed to accommodate a 100
square foot modular office.
2.1.4.1.2 Second Floor
The second floor is approximately 16,068 square feet and houses a 2- story
lunch room with outdoor seating area, office space, a conference room,
restrooms, and mechanical space. Descriptions of the primary functional
areas include:
• Office Space: The second floor provides approximately
10,162 square feet of office space with a ceiling height of 9.5
feet. The office space that can be configured into a
combination of private offices, workstations and conference
rooms. Using Fermilab-standard office and workstation
sizes, the second floor can accommodate 73 office elements.
• Conference Room: The design includes one (1) permanent
conference room on the east end of the building. The
conference room is approximately 262 net square feet and
can accommodate 12 to 14 persons.
• Lunch Room: The west end of the second floor houses the
approximately 1,102 square foot area with lunch room and
café/vendor. The lunch room is a 2-story space that is 902
square feet and can accommodate approximately 46
persons.
• Outdoor Terrace: The 2,021 square foot roof over the
education/conference center is designed as an outdoor
terrace accessible to the building occupants. The outdoor
area is immediately west of the lunch room, and can provide

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exterior seating during good weather. The occupiable part
of the terrace shall be limited to less than 50 persons to
meet egress requirements allowing a single exit.
Conceptual
2.1.4.1.3 Third Floor Design
The third floor is approximately 14,858 square feet and includes flexible Report
open office space, along with two conference rooms, restrooms and
vertical circulation cores. Descriptions of the primary functional areas
include:
• Office Space: The third floor provides approximately 10,830
square feet of office space with a ceiling height of 9.5 feet.
The office space that can be configured into a combination
of private offices, workstations and conference rooms.
Using Fermilab standard office and workstation sizes, the
second floor can accommodate 78 office elements.
• Conference Room: The design includes one (1) permanent
conference room on the east end of the building. The
conference room is approximately 262 net square feet and
can accommodate 12 to 14 persons.
• Lunch Room: The west end of the third floor includes a
small lunch room that overlooks the larger lunch room
seating area on the second floor. The lunch room is 282
square feet and can accommodate approximately 15
persons.
2.1.4.2 Building Efficiency
The building design provides approximately 32,894 square feet of useable
or occupiable square feet with a building efficiency of 71.3 percent. The
BOMA/ANSI publication, The Standard Method for Measuring Floor Area is
Office Buildings was used as guide in determining net and gross areas.. The
measurements were performed in AutoCad for maximum accuracy.

2.1.4.2.1 Gross Square Feet

The Gross Square Feet (GSF) of the building includes all floor areas, exterior
walls, horizontal and vertical circulation, toilets, building structure, vertical
shafts, and all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) spaces.

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2.1.4.2.2 Net Square Feet
The Net Square Feet includes is the net usable square feet of the building,
and excludes the following: Conceptual
Design
• Exterior walls
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• Building structure
• Vertical circulation (stairs and elevators)
• Public corridors and circulation
• Toilets and shower rooms
• Vertical shafts
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) spaces

Net Gross
Efficiency
Floor/Space Square Square
NSF/GSF
Feet (NSF) Feet (GSF)

First Floor 9,826 15,215 64.6 / 35.4

Lobby/Exhibit 1,856
Education/Conference 2,385
Light Technical 4,822
Recycling 275
Table/Chair Storage 175
Shower/Changing Room 144
Coat Room 87
Vending Area 82

Second Floor 11,649 16,068 72.5 / 27.5

Office 10,162
Conference 262
AV/Storage 45
Storage 78
Lunch Room 902
Café Service 200

Third Floor 11,419 14,858 72.9 / 27.1

Office 10,830
Conference 262
AV/Storage 45
Lunch Room 282

BUILDING 32,894 46,141 71.3 / 28.7

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2.1.4.3 Building Entrances
Two (2) building entrances are provided in the OTE building. The main
entrance is at the west end of the building and enters the lobby space on Conceptual
the ground floor. The main entrance is designed to serve the building Design
occupants, FNAL employees, and people attending functions at the Report
education/conference center.
The secondary entrance at the east end is primarily for FNAL employees
coming from other buildings in the Industrial Area campus and parking
areas at the east end of the campus.
2.1.4.4 CDF Connections
The OTE building design provides entrances into the existing CDF at the
east end on the first and second floors. The east building entrance
provides an access onto the CDF manufacturing floor via a short flight of
stairs, and a new elevator.
In addition, the second floor of the OTE building is designed to connect to
third floor of the CDF with a “bridge” along the west end of the high bay
space. The OTE second floor and CDF third floor elevations are both at
766. In addition, the “bridge” will provide a vantage point to observe
activity on the CDF manufacturing floor.
2.1.4.5 Horizontal Circulation
Horizontal circulation at the first floor of the building is provided by the
main entrance lobby that connects the education/conference center to the
light tech space, and provides direct access to the elevators, stair and
restrooms. In addition, access to the light tech spaces is provided by a
corridor located along the south side of the building.
Horizontal circulation on the second and third floors is provided through
the office space that connects the two vertical circulation cores. A variety
of office layouts were completed to examine possible egress and
circulation paths, as well as visually break up a potentially long “corridor.”
2.1.4.5.1 Vertical Circulation
Vertical circulation for the building is provided by two (2) stair and elevator
cores. The primary vertical circulation is provided at the west end of the
building and is located directly off the main entrance lobby. The secondary
vertical circulation is provided at the east end of the building.

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2.1.4.5.2 Stairs
Egress stairs are provided at the west and east ends of the OTE building.
The west egress stair is designed with 1-hour fire resistant glazing along its Conceptual
north elevation to make the stair both visible and prominent from the main Design
lobby. Report
2.1.4.5.3 Elevators
The west core includes two (2) ADA accessible elevators that serve the
three floors of the building. The east core includes one (1) ADA accessible
elevator and an egress stair. The east elevator is front and back opening
and serves the three floors of the building and provides handicapped
access to the manufacturing floor of the CDF.
Because the OTE building is three (3) stories, the applicable codes allow the
egress stairs to provide access between floors.
2.1.4.6 Sustainable Strategies
There are numerous features of the design that shall create a building that
is environmentally respectful and meets the requirements for achieving a
minimum certification rating of GOLD under the LEED (Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design) green building rating system and complies with
the HPSB Guiding Principles
2.1.4.6.1 Building Orientation:
With the majority of the building façade facing north and south, the
building is oriented in order to maximize north/south exposure and
minimize east/west.
2.1.4.6.2 Façade Shading Systems
All façade shading systems are designed in order to minimize the impact of
solar gain and thus reduce cooling loads of the building. These devices
must also balance the need to maintain as much day lighting to interior
spaces as possible.

2.1.4.6.3 Light Shelves

Light shelves on the south elevation shall act as horizontal shading devices
that are designed to shade the building from the sun as well as maximize
indirect daylight to interior spaces. These fixed in place, light-reflecting
overhangs are placed above eye-level and generally have a high-reflectance
upper surface that redirects daylight deeper into the interior of the
building

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2.1.4.6.4 Building Enclosure
The exterior envelope of the building will be designed to provide maximum
views and day lighting while still providing a high performance thermal Conceptual
barrier to winter and summer temperature variances. Design
2.1.4.6.5 Roof Surfaces Report
All roof surfaces are designated to be either ‘white’/reflective roof
surfaces, or vegetated green roofs.

2.1.4.6.6 Building Systems

Environmental, energy saving building systems that deal with mechanical,
plumbing, and electrical needs of the building are being extensively
investigated. For information on environmental building systems, please
refer to the specific section for each system within this report.

2.1.4.6.7 Site Work

Sustainable strategies such as storm water run-off control and treatment,
solar shading/collection, constructed wetlands, etc. are being studied in
the development of this project.

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2.1.5 SITE DESIGN
The IARC programmatic goals influenced the building massing and site design. Key
features of the site design are: Conceptual
• Creating a prominent presence on the Fermilab campus especially Design
when approaching from the west on Road D. Report
• Maintaining truck access to the west end of the CDF
• Providing easy and convenient access from the light technical spaces in
the OTE building to the CDF manufacturing floor.
• Landscaping with native and adaptive plants with minimal maintenance
requirements.
• Using permeable pavements to reduce the stormwater impacts of the
project.
2.1.5.1 Vehicular Access and Circulation
Vehicular access to the site is provided by Road D, the primary east-west
artery on the Fermilab campus. The design provides two vehicular
entrances onto the project site from Road D, one for the new on-site
parking and one for truck access.

2.1.5.2 Parking Entrance/Exit:

The parking entrance is located just west of the building and provides a
drop off point near the main entrance.
2.1.5.3 Truck Access and Circulation
Maintaining truck access to the west overhead door of CDF was key
influence in the design of the OTE building. During program verification,
Fermilab personnel indicated the frequency of truck deliveries using the
west overhead door were one or two times a week. The drawings show
two options for trucks entering and exiting the site.
2.1.5.3.1 Turning Radius
The minimum turning radius of a 55-foot tractor trailer is 19-feet inner
radius and a 45-foot outer radius. The site design provides a 25 + foot
inner radius and a 50 + foot outer radius and can accommodate a truck
coming from the east or west on D Road. The truck maneuvering patterns
are shown on the drawings.
2.1.5.3.2 Entering
The truck would pull into the 22-foot wide paved area, equivalent to a 2-
lane road in front of the OTE light tech space, and back-up to the west
overhead door of the CDF.
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2.1.5.3.3 Exiting
Option 1 was developed based on the infrequency of projected truck
traffic. Under Option 1, when leaving, the truck would pull forward, Conceptual
heading west and exit out the parking entrance/exit. Heading east on D Design
Road, the truck would need to make a 3-point turn. Option 1 requires a Report
truck to pass in front of the building entrance once or twice a week but
provides the following benefits:
• Increased stormwater site capacity with less pavement and
more landscaping.
• De-emphasizes the truck entrance and overhead doors to
the light technical spaces.
Option 2 provides a dedicated exit for trucks and removes truck traffic
from in front of the main entrance, but also requires an additional curb
cut and a large amount of additional pavement. In addition, the site
layout draws attention away from the main entrance to the building.
2.1.5.3.4 Building Protection
Three (3) of the building columns land near the perimeter of the truck
maneuvering zones. The columns can handle am impact from a truck with
no adverse affects based on structural analysis of the building. In addition,
the site design provides generous 22-feet driving lanes to ease
maneuvering.
2.1.5.4 Light Technical Space Access
Vehicular access to the light technical spaces is provided with the 22-foot
paved area along the north side of the west core. Four (4) overhead doors
exit onto the paved area that allows direct access to the west overhead
door of the CDF.
In addition, the truck entrance allows vehicular access to the service yard
immediately east of the west section of the OTE building.

2.1.5.5 Bicycle Access

Approximately 1000 feet of the existing bicycle path located along the
south side of Road D will be rebuilt at part of the project to accommodate
the new parking and building. The bicycle path is located to maintain a
minimum 10-foot buffer from its north edge to the south edge of Road D.
In addition, the buffer zone shall be graded to accommodate stormwater
runoff from the bicycle path.

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2.1.5.6 Pedestrian Circulation
Pedestrian access to the site is provided by the bicycle path and new
sidewalks connecting to three (3) crosswalks along Road D. The sidewalks Conceptual
and crosswalks provide paths from parking and the Industrial Area Design
buildings located on the north side of Road D. Report
2.1.5.7 Pedestrian Plaza
The design includes a 22-foot wide pedestrian plaza at the main entrance
that is an exterior addition to the lobby/exhibit and education/conference
spaces. The plaza is an extension of the pavement serving the CDF truck
entrance and light technical spaces.

2.1.5.8 Bollards
Two sets of remotely controlled, pneumatic operated bollards are shown
on the site plan to restrict vehicular traffic in the pedestrian plaza. The
controls would reside in the CDF since the bollards would lower into the
pavement to allow truck traffic to use the plaza for exiting.

2.1.5.9 Parking
The project includes a new parking lot which is located immediately west of
the OTE building. The lot has 65 parking spaces including 7 accessible
spaces.

2.1.5.10 Service/Equipment Yard

The positioning of the OTE building in relation to the CDF creates a
protected service yard for major pieces of equipment serving both
buildings. The free space in the yard is 36’-10” wide by 84’-5” long, and can
accommodate a 40—foot long mobile crane with fully extended outriggers
and flat bed truck simultaneously. Vehicle entry to the yard is provided by
16’ clear opening.

2.1.5.11 Permeable Pavement

If technically feasible, permeable paving will be used for all new paved
areas. Permeable pavements decrease stormwater runoff by allowing
rainwater to seep through the pores and infiltrate into subsurface soils.
Permeable paving is considered a Best Management Practice for storm
water detention.
Permeable interlocking concrete pavement (PICP) will be used because of
its strength, durability, ease of maintenance, and sustainable qualities.
Further PICP technical information is provided at the end in the Appendix.

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2.1.5.12 Exterior Lighting
The new parking area shall include new site lighting. The new lighting will
be solar powered and spaced approximately 72-feet x 108-feet based on Conceptual
the following: Design
• 18-foot mounting height Report
• 150 watt lamp
• Type III luminaries
The general arrangement of the poles and lighting include single luminaries
around the perimeter, and double luminaries down the centerline of the
lot. Hard wiring will be provided as back-up to the solar power.

2.1.5.13 Landscaping
Landscape design for the OTE Building focuses on plant materials native to
the local soil and climate. A large part of the existing Fermilab property
features native grasses and forbs. While the new building site should
harmonize with this existing character of Fermilab, its new landscape areas
will provide a visually intended clean foreground to the building when
viewed from D Road as well as the Industrial Buildings on the north.

2.1.5.13.1 Native Plants

Short grasses and forbs will be mixed together within the long expansive
planting beds along the north side of the building and the new parking lot.
In order to compliment the proposed building materials and colors, the
plants were selected that display blooms or leaves in a similar range of
colors. The suggested combination of plants includes Little Bluestem,
Prairie Dropseed, Blazing Star, and Foxglove Beardtongue.

2.1.5.13.2 Maintenance
Native plants have been selected for this project since they will be self-
sustaining once they are established. Manual watering and weeding will be
limited to an as-needed basis during the establishment period after
installation. Pruning back the plants after winter will facilitate growth
during the next season. The landscape design:
• Eliminates weekly mowing during spring, summer and fall
• Will not require an irrigation system
• Does not require “burning”
• Meets LEED criteria

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2.1.6 CODE ANALYSIS
The code analysis examines occupancy classifications, fire protection, egress and
life safety requirements for the OTE building. The International Building Code Conceptual
(IBC) and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code are primarily used as the basis for the Design
analysis. Report

2.1.6.1 Occupancy Classification

The OTE Building is a mixed use occupancy in accordance with Section 508
of the IBC, and Section 6.1.14.2 of the NFPA 101. In addition, the provisions
of “separated occupancies” of both codes shall apply. The primary
occupancies in the building are:

PROGRAM OCCUPANCY CLASSICATIONS

IBC NFPA 101
Office Elements Business Group B Business

Education Element Business Group B Assembly < 300

Light Technical Element Factory Industrial F-1 Industrial, Special

Purpose

2.1.6.2 Occupancy Load

The maximum occupant load for each floor of the building was calculated
using Table 7.3.1.2. Occupant Load Factors in NFPA 101. Support elements,
such as the lobby and lunch room, were assumed to primarily support the
building’s occupants and classified as “simultaneous” use spaces. The
occupancy loads for individual spaces were calculated to design for life
safety and fire protection provisions.

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Floor/Space Net SF SF per Occupant
Person Load

First Floor 293 Conceptual

Lobby/Exhibit 1,856 15 124 Design
Education/Conference 2,385 20 120 Report
Light Technical 4,822 100 49

Second Floor 164

Office 10,162 100 102
Conference 262 20 14
Lunch Room 902 20 46
Café Service 200 100 2

Third Floor 138

Office 10,830 100 109
Conference 262 20 14
Lunch Room 282 20 15

2.1.6.3 Occupancy Separation Requirements

NFPA 101 has stricter occupancy separation requirements than IBC. Under
the IBC, there is no separation requirements between Group B and F-1
occupancies. Using NFPA 101, the applicable separation requirements are:
• 1-hour fire resistive ratings between Assembly < 300
(Education Element) and Business occupancies
• 2-hour fire resistive ratings between Industrial and Business
occupancies which can be reduced to 1-hour where the
building is protected throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system.
• 2-hour fire resistive ratings between Industrial and Assembly
< 300 (Education Element) occupancies which can be
reduced to 1-hour where the building is protected
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
On the first floor, the walls and doors separating the lobby from the
classrooms and from the tech space shall be designed to provide 1-hour
fire separation. The floor and ceiling assembly between the first and
second floors shall be designed to provide a 1-hour fire separation.

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2.1.6.4 Construction Types
Several factors were used in selecting Construction Types:
• Allowable heights Conceptual
Design
• Maximum number stories above grade
Report
• Maximum area allowed per story
• Fire resistive ratings for building elements
Both Type I-B and Type II-B construction types were evaluated, and the
OTE building shall be constructed to Type II-B standards for buildings 5
stories and under, and 65-feet above grade and less. The equivalent NFPA
construction type is Type II (000).

2.1.6.5 Allowable Heights and Building Areas

Per IBC Table 503, the maximum allowable number of stories and areas per
floor, without allowable increases for an automatic sprinkler system, are:
TYPE II-B
Occupancy Group Stories Area/Story
A (Assembly) 2 9,500 SF
B (Business) 4 23,000 SF
F-1 (Industrial) 2 15,500 SF

The building design meets the Type II-B requirements with the:
• A (Assembly) occupancy not exceeding 2 stories or 9,500
square feet
• B (Business) occupancy not exceeding 4 stories or 23,000
square feet per floor
• F-1 (Industrial) occupancy not exceeding 2 stories or 15,500
square feet

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2.1.6.6 Fire Resistive Rating Requirements
The required Fire Resistive Rating of Building Elements per IBC Table 601
and NFPA Table 8.2.1.2 are as follows: Conceptual
IBC NFPA Design
Report
BUILDING ELEMENT II-B II (000)
Structural Frame 0 0
Exterior Bearing Walls 0 0
Interior Bearing Walls 0 -
Multiple floors and walls - 0
One floor or roof - 0
Exterior Non-bearing Walls See Table 602 0
Interior Non-bearing Walls 0 0
Floor Construction 0 0
Roof Construction 0 0
2.1.6.7 Minimum Number of Exits
Per IBC Table 1019.1, based on the calculated occupant load, each floor of
the OTE building shall have a minimum of two (2) exits. The first floor has
exits to grade from the lobby, classrooms and tech space. The required
second and third floors exits are provided by two (2) egress stairs at
opposite ends of the building.
Occupant Load Minimum Number of Exits

(persons per story) (per story)

1 - 500 2
501 - 1000 3
More than 1000 4

In addition, egress requirements for individual spaces in the OTE building

were evaluated. Per IBC Table 1015.1, spaces exceeding an occupant load
of 49 persons would required more than on exit from the space. Based on
the calculated occupant load for individual spaces, there are no individual
rooms that require more than one (1) exit. The room with the largest
occupant load is the second floor lunchroom at 46 persons.

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Floor/Room Net SF SF per Occupant
Person Load
First Floor
Classrooms (each) 521 20 27 Conceptual
Light Tech (each) 1205 100 13 Design
Report
Second Floor
Lunch Room 902 20 46
Conference Room 262 20 14

Third Floor
Lunch Room 282 20 15
Conference Room 262 20 14

However, both the classrooms and tech spaces can be combined into
larger rooms. In these cases,
• The maximum occupant load for the classrooms exceeds 49
persons but is less than 500.
• The maximum occupant load for the tech space is 49
persons
In either case, the OTE building design provides 2 or more exits from the
combined spaces.
Floor/Room Net SF SF per Occupant
Person Load
Classrooms (combined) 2385 20 120
Light Tech (combined) 4820 100 49

The exterior terrace located on the second floor shall be designed as a

combination of occupiable and vegetative “green” areas to limit occupancy
to less than 50 persons.

2.1.6.8 Egress Width

Per IBC Table 1005.1.1, the maximum number of occupants that can be
served was by a 36-inch single door and a 48-inch egress stairway was
calculated at 240 persons. On the first floor with a maximum possible
occupant load of 307, multiple exits with 36-inch doors are provided to
grade. On the second and third floors the maximum possible occupant
loads are 162 and 141, respectively. These floors are served by two (2) 48-
inch egress stairs that exceed 50% of the total occupant capacity per floor.

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Occupancies With Sprinkler System (inches per occupant)
Stairways Other Egress Components

A (Assembly) 0.2 0.15 Conceptual

B (Business) Design
F-1 (Industrial) Report

2.1.6.9 Travel Distance

Per IBC Table 1016.1.1, the travel distances with an approved sprinkler
system are 250 feet for A (Assembly) and F-1 (Industrial) occupancies; and
300 for B (Business) occupancy. The OTE building exit access travel
distances for the:
• First floor A (Assembly) occupancy is approximately 60 feet
• First Floor F-1 (Industrial) occupancy is approximately 135
feet
• Second and Third Floor B (Business) occupancies is
approximately 210 feet.
With Sprinkler System
Occupancy
(feet)
A (Assembly) 250
B (Business) 300
F-1 (Industrial) 250
2.1.6.10 Stairway Enclosures
Per IBC Section 1020.1, “exit enclosures shall have a fire rating … of not less
than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories.” The stairways shall
be designed as 1-hour rated enclosures. The west egress stair is designed
with 1-hour fire rated glazing on the north side. In addition, both egress
stairs are designed with areas of refuge.

2.1.6.11 Corridors
Per IBC Table 1017.1, for Occupancies A, B and F there is no fire-resistance
rating required for corridors when the building is equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system.

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2.1.7 STRUCTURAL SYSTEM
2.1.7.1 Substructure
The selection and design of the foundation system were influenced by: Conceptual
• The cost of the systems Design
Report
• Constructability; and
• Potential risks associated with constructing shallow
foundations adjacent to the existing CDF basement walls
and existing utility runs
The OTE building uses a combined foundation system consisting of
shallow foundations for the west half of the building, and a deep
foundation system for the east half of the building. The deep foundations
are combination of straight shaft piers and belled caissons connected by
grade beams at the east building, adjacent to the CDF facility.
The ground floor level will be supported on a 6” slab-on-grade with a
perimeter frost beam. The light tech spaces, shall have a thicker slab-on-
grade structure, currently anticipated to be 10”thick to meet the
requested 600 psf in those areas.

2.1.7.2 Superstructure
The superstructure will typically consist of steel columns and beams with a
composite concrete over metal deck floor system. The depths of steel
beam members will be optimized based on considerations for cost,
coordination with the architectural and services systems, and
constructability. Currently, the beams are designed as 16”-deep wide
flange sections spanning to deeper girders at the perimeter of the third
floor and the roof, and spanning to deeper, upturned beams at the
perimeter of the second floor which are upturned due to height
considerations at the loading dock below. The concrete over metal deck
will serve as a horizontal diaphragm to span between the north-south
lateral systems at the east and west sides of the building.
The composite beam structure will span between two (2) 2-story steel
trusses that run along each side of the second and third floors, and will be
detailed with consideration for constructability of the beams relative to the
steel truss members. The girders running parallel with the trusses at the 3rd
level are inset from the trusses so as not to impose loading on the truss
diagonals; these girders are supported at seated connections at the truss
vertical member locations. The trusses span between steel columns
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system will consist of braced frames. The 2-story trusses serve as the
lateral system in the longitudinal direction for the second and third floors,
and for the roof.
Conceptual
The steel members in the roof system above Level 4 are sloped and/or Design
offset in elevation in order to accommodate a slope of the roof from north Report
to south. The longitudinal girders at the east end of the building are
deeper than the typical girders in order to cantilever out to pick up the end
of the roof without the provision of a vertical structural member at the
corner of the building. At the west end of the building, a series of flat
horizontal HSS members are provided as lateral support for the two-story
façade from Level 2 to the roof.
The roof system over the first floor classroom areas at the west end of the
building will consist of steel framing with composite lightweight concrete
over metal deck to accommodate an exterior seating area off the lunch
room at the second floor.
The roof system over the first floor light tech areas at the west end of the
building will be either composite lightweight concrete over metal deck or
metal roof deck alone.

2.1.8 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

The mechanical system is anticipated to incorporate a ground source piping loop
which will serve as heat sink for heating and cooling. Cooling and heating will be
provided by multiple water to water heat pumps to the air handling units. The
heat pumps will utilize the ground loop as heat sink. At this time it is anticipated
that 20 to 25 ground wells will make up the loop field. The loop field will be
located beneath the parking area. Water circulation for the loop field will be
accomplished by circulating pumps located in the mechanical room. A back-up
boiler will be installed for extreme conditions to supplement the well field as
necessary.

2.1.8.1 Air Handling Units

Two (2) main air handling units will be utilized to accomplish control of
discrete thermal zones. Air handling units will be located in mechanical
rooms on the east and west ends of the first floor. The air handling units
will provide constant 55°F supply air to the terminal units and air columns.
AHU’s will be provided with air side economizers, MERV 13 filters, hot
water heating coil, chilled water cooling coil, supply fan and exhaust return
fan. The air handling units will be variable air volume and the fans will be
controlled by variable frequency drives. AHU’s will be 2” thick double wall

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construction with stainless steel drain pans, access plenums, interior
service lights and internal vibration isolation.
Water to the air handling units will be configured as a four pipe system to Conceptual
allow simultaneous heating and cooling to zones which have differing Design
thermal requirements. Hot water and chilled water pumps will be Report
provided for circulation to the air handling units.

2.1.8.2 Chilled and Hot Water

Chilled water and hot water will be supplied to the air handling units and
heating devices by Multistack modular chiller heaters with Virtual
Moveable Endcaps. Three 70 ton modules will be configured such that all
modules can be in either heating or cooling or the modules can be mixed to
provide chilled water and hot water simultaneously. The heat sink for the
system is anticipated to consist of a geothermal field described below.
Chilled water and hot water piping systems will include in-line pumps
located in the east mechanical room. Redundancy will be factored into the
pump selections. Piping systems will be complete with air separators,
strainers, control valves, etc for a complete and operational system.
Pumping systems will be variable flow with VFD’s for all pumps.

2.1.8.3 Geothermal Field

The anticipated geothermal well field will be located north of the east
section of the OTE building and the CDF between the bicycle path and Road
D. The well field will be immediately adjacent to the mechanical room on
the ground floor housing the units served by the geothermal system.
The well field will consist of multiple bore holes circulating a mixture of
propylene glycol and water. The well field will be sized with a minimum of
one extra bore hole which can be isolated and bypassed in case of failure.
Pumps for the well field will be end suction base mounted pumps located
in the east mechanical room. The pumps will be provided with VFD’s for
balancing purposes. It is anticipated the geothermal field will consist of 20
to 25 wells of approximately 600’ depth to provide 140 tons of capacity.

2.1.8.4 Zone Control Terminal Units and Air Columns

Zone control for spaces will be provided by a combination of VAV terminal
units, Fan Powered VAV terminal units and Vertical “Air Column” terminal
units.

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VAV terminal units will be utilized at the lunch room to provide air along
the perimeter of the room. VAV terminal units will be provided with hot
water re-heat coils for heating.
Conceptual
Fan Powered VAV terminal units (series flow) will be utilized at conference Design
rooms and classrooms. The classroom Fan Powered units will be used to Report
blend return air and primary air to provide air to the spaces in a
displacement distribution scheme. Fan Powered units at conference rooms
and lobby will be used to provide constant air flow to the rooms. All Fan
Powered units will be provided with hot water re-heat coils.
Air Columns will be utilized for zone control for the general office spaces.
Air columns at the perimeter exposures will be controlled as VAV with re-
heat and will supply 55°F air in cooling mode and 90° F maximum in heating
mode. Separate air column zones will be provided for north and south
building exposures. Interior office spaces will be served via an under floor
air distribution (UFAD) plenum. The air will be ducted within the plenum
due to the extended length of the plenum. The air Columns will mix
primary air and return air for the interior spaces to satisfy space load.
Interior air columns will be controlled to maintain floor plenum pressure
and will supply air at a constant 65° F.
Tech Space rooms will be conditioned by individual four pipe fan coil units.
Fan coil units will be configured for economizer and make-up air mode
operation for future potential process exhaust requirements. Unit
selections will accommodate a minimum of 50% OA.
Environmental Control for the occupied space will consist of zone sensors
and adjustable (UFAD) floor diffusers. Air Columns which serve perimeter
zones will be controlled off of localized sensors. VAV boxes and Fan
Powered VAV boxes serving individual spaces will be controlled off of
localized sensors. Interior office spaces will be manually adjustable by the
occupant to suit individual preference.

2.1.8.5 Miscellaneous Spaces

A computer room air conditioning unit (CRAC) will be provided for the main
data closet. The CRAC will utilize the ground loop for condenser water.
Roof mounted exhaust fans will be provided for the exhaust of toilet rooms
and janitor’s closets and elevator machine rooms.
Mechanical and electrical rooms will be provided with hot water and
electric unit heaters respectively.

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2.1.9 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
2.1.9.1 Plumbing Fixtures
An estimated occupant count of 408 was used for calculating the minimum Conceptual
number of plumbing fixtures. This occupant counts assumes support Design
elements, such as the lobby and lunch room, primarily support the Report
building’s occupants and are classified as “simultaneous” use spaces. The
calculations assume half are men and half are women. The table shows the
required number of plumbing fixtures per the Illinois Plumbing Code for
Office and Public Buildings and the number of plumbing fixtures in the
design .

Minimum Plumbing Fixture Count Persons Min. Design

No.
Water 5 for each 110 males 5
Closets
1 for each additional 40 males 3
minus urinals -3
men 5 7
5 for each 110 females 5

1 for each additional 40 females 3

women 8 11

Urinals no more than 50% of water closets Total 4 4

Lavatories 1 for each 125 males 5

1 for each additional 45 males 1
men 6 8

1 for each 125 females 5

1 for each additional 45 females 1
women 6 8

Drinking 1 per public restroom 75 occupants 6 6

Fountains
Service 1 per floor with restrooms 3 3
Sinks

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2.1.9.2 Domestic Cold Water System
Metered services to the building will be extended from the 6-inch DWS
main located in the vicinity of the East core of the building from a point 5 Conceptual
feet outside the building. Water will be distributed through mains, risers, Design
and branches to plumbing fixtures and equipment. Report
An electric variable speed pumping system will be provided since the
available data indicates that the pressure in the DWS main is insufficient to
provide the required flow and pressure for the building.

2.1.9.3 Domestic Hot Water System

Hot water will be provided by heater(s) as described below and distributed
through mains, risers and branches to plumbing fixtures and equipment.
The hot water requirements for the west part of the building include the
restrooms on each floor and the tech spaces. Using gas as the heating
medium, hot water will be generated in gas fired water heaters and
supplied to draw-off points. The stored water in the tank will be heated via
solar panels on the main roof and will serve to pre-heat the supply water to
the gas heater.
The hot water requirements for the east part of the building include
restrooms on each floor plus showers on the first floor. It is proposed that
gas is used as the heating medium. Hot water will be generated in an
instantaneous type water heater and supplied to fixtures. The heater will
be located locally to the fixtures being served. To supplement this
installation, a centrally located storage tank will be provided upstream of
the heater. The stored water in the tank will be heated via solar panels on
the main roof and will serve to pre-heat the supply water to the gas heater.
Heaters in both cores will be located close to the points of use however
consideration will be given to the use of a re-circulated piping system
incorporating a single in-line circulating pump to ensure satisfactory
delivery time of hot water at the outlets.
At least 30% of the hot water needs of the building will be met via the solar
panels.

2.1.9.4 Sanitary Waste and Vent System

Plumbing fixtures will be drained by gravity through soil, waste and vent
stacks, house drains and house sewers, to and connected to site main. The
East and West cores of the building have individual connections to the site
main.

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2.1.9.5 Storm Drainage System
Roofs and outdoor plazas of building will be drained at low points by
gravity through multiple inside leaders and connect to the storm system on Conceptual
site. Design
As an alternate, storm run-off from roof areas will be separated from grade Report
run-off and will be routed to an underground holding tank for re-use as a
‘grey water system’ within the building.
Water closets and urinals would be supplied from the grey water system
If incorporated in the design, the holding tank will be provided with
necessary accessories such as pre-screening inlet sump and electric booster
pumps in order to provide the required flow and pressure for grey water
system needs within the building.
The building will be provided with overflow scuppers in parapet walls,
therefore a secondary system of overflow drainage will not be required.

2.1.9.6 Natural Gas System

Metered and regulated natural gas will be extended from the site
distribution main and distributed through risers and branches to gas fired
equipment.

2.1.10 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

A service to East Core of the building will be extended from the 6-inch ICW line
located by the at the east core and connected to the building’s fire suppression
system. The requirement for a meter on this service is still to be determined.
Based on available water pressure information in the ICW site main, the automatic
sprinkler system will be able to operate without the need for an automatic fire
pump.
A standpipe system is required since the IBC requires these systems for all
buildings where the highest occupied floor is more than 30ft above grade.
Residual flow and pressure for standpipe system operation will be provided by Fire
department pumper truck via the exterior fire department inlet connections.
Standpipe will be a wet pipe type with supply valve open and under water
pressure at all times and cross-connected to fire department inlet. All standpipes
will be interconnected.
Roof manifold with approved roof outlets and pressure gauges will be provided at
the top of each standpipe as required by code.

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Sprinkler heads will be as follows:
• Office spaces, classrooms, conference rooms and public
circulation areas – concealed heads Conceptual
• Toilet rooms – semi-recessed heads Design
• Tech spaces and other areas with no suspended ceilings – Report
exposed heads.
2.1.11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
2.1.11.1 Incoming Electrical Service
The building will be served via two (2) - 3 phase 4 wire, 480/277-volt
service from the site distribution network. A new ground mounted
transformer will be located adjacent to the existing outdoor electrical
equipment. Space will be allowed for a further future transformer should it
become necessary to provide an isolated source of clean 400Hz power in
the future. Conduits will be provided into the building from this location.
The service entrance location and main electrical room will be located at
ground floor. This room will have a 3 hour fire rating.
Main mechanical plant will operate at 480/277 Volts. 480/277 Volt
industrial power panels will be provided in the Tech area. Each of the four
technical areas will have separate power supplies wired direct from the a
dedicated main switchboard to minimize interference by process loads.
The remaining electrical distribution within the building will operate at
208/120 Volts, via (2) step-down transformers..
Our preliminary estimate of service capacity is in the order of 300kVA
however a dedicated 1500kVA transformer will be provided to allow for
future unknown process loads.
The building connected load has been determined using the following
allowances:

System Connected load (W/sf)

Lighting 1.0
Small Power 2.5
Server room power 80
HVAC 6

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2.1.11.2 Electrical Distribution
The office areas will be served from two electrical riser locations in order to
reduce cable lengths. The primary electrical riser will be located towards Conceptual
the east end of the building and will comprise a walk-in electrical closet on Design
each floor. A second electrical riser will comprise panelboards located Report
within the mechanical rooms at the west end of the building. Each
panelboard will be separately cabled back to the main switchgear at level
1.

2.1.11.3 Low Voltage Distribution

Electricity will be distributed throughout the building from the main
electrical room to electrical distribution panels on each floor. These will be
located in the core area in a landlord riser/closet. Step down transformers
to provide 208/120 Volt supplies will be centrally located in the ground
floor electrical room.
The distribution panels on each floor will serve lighting, convenience
power, and local mechanical equipment. Sub-metering together with a
data gathering system will be provided so that the building owner can
monitor electrical usage area by area and system by system (e.g. lighting,
mechanical power etc.) as part of his ongoing strategy to minimize energy
usage.

2.1.11.4 Small Power

Small power will be distributed to office and classroom/conference areas
within the raised access floor. An underfloor plug-in busbar trunking
system will allow flush floor outlet boxes to be plugged in at any location to
suit furniture layouts. Outlet boxes will be two-compartment power/data.

2.1.11.5 Lighting
Lighting to circulation and back of house areas will be energy efficient and
will generally be controlled by local occupancy sensors. Lamps will be
compact fluorescent or T5 tubular fluorescent.
Lighting to office areas will be high efficiency tubular fluorescent with
recessed or suspended fixtures to suit the ceiling design. These will be
occupancy sensor controlled and will be dimmable with daylight sensing
and control to take maximum advantage of available daylight.
Lighting in classrooms/conference rooms will again be dimmable
fluorescent. A control system will allow for multiple pre-set scenes to suit
presentations, video conferencing, etc. This control system will be capable

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of being interfaced with an AV control system which is outside of this
scope.

2.1.11.6 Daylighting Conceptual

Maximizing natural daylight within the building is essential for both Design
physiological and energy efficiency reasons. LEED recognizes the benefits Report
of daylight within buildings with two credits; one for achieving a good level
of natural illumination internally and the other for maximizing views to the
outside.
This needs to be balanced however with the functional requirements of the
building.
Arrangements such as light shelves, skylights and light pipes to bring
daylight as deep as possible into interiors will be studied further in final
design.

2.1.11.7 External Lighting

The exterior of the building and the surrounding landscaping will require
night lighting both for effect and for the safety of visitors. The design of
this lighting is expected to be a collaboration between architect, and
landscape designer. The lighting will be highly energy efficient, using LEDs
where appropriate, and will enhance surfaces with no spill light into the
night sky.

2.1.11.8 Lightning Protection

A lightning protection assessment will be conducted during the design
development phase. If it is determined that lightning protection is to be
provided, a UL Master Labeled system will be specified in accordance with
NFPA 780. The system would comprise an air termination network at roof
level. The building’s structural reinforcement would form the down
conductors and driven earth rods would form the ground termination
network. The air termination network would be connected to the
structural reinforcement system via disconnectable test joints at roof level.
The lightning protection system would be bonded to the service main
grounding system per Code.

2.1.11.9 Emergency Power Supply

Per code, a standby generator is not required for this building Any owner
equipment requested to be supplied with a standby power supply, will
require a dedicated battery back-up system

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2.1.11.10 Emergency Lighting
Egress lighting and exit signs will be provided in accordance with National
Electrical Code. The back-up power source for the emergency lighting Conceptual
system will be provided from integral emergency battery ballasts within Design
specific light fixtures . Report
2.1.11.11 Fire Detection and Alarm
The fire alarm system will be a fully addressable system, and will be
designed in conformance with NFPA 72.
The Fire Command station, consisting of the Fire Alarm Panel, Voice
Communications Control Panel and Elevator Status Control Panel will be
located in the ground floor entrance lobby.
Automatic smoke or heat detectors will be provided throughout the
building. Manual pull stations will be located in areas that are supervised
by staff to reduce the risk of malicious use. Alarms will be given by
combined sounder/strobe units.

2.1.11.12 Elevators
All elevators will run on normal utility power only, , and will operate in a
sequenced manner upon loss of utility power supply. Elevator recall will
also be provided per Code, and will be triggered by the sprinkler flow
detector of each floor zone. 4 hour battery lighting will be provided in each
elevator cab, per Code.

2.1.11.13 Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic panels placed on the building or integrated into its façade can
provide sustainable energy which both reduces the building’s overall
energy cost and contributes to the percentage of on-site renewable energy
generation. Both of these factors contribute to the building’s LEED rating.
PV panels will be considered for the project to contribute to LEED rating
points and to offset the energy consumption of the building. Locations
identified for possible location of PV panels include the roof of the existing
building and as a shading canopy above the parking area.

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The performance requirements listed below describe the project specific
requirements that exceed or are not addressed in the applicable building codes and
standards requirements and referenced in Section 2.4, Quality Levels.
Conceptual
Design
2.2.1 REFERENCE MATERIALS
Report
Following are a list of project specific reference materials followed for the design
of the OTE Building.
2.2.1.1 Fermilab Publications
• Designing for Maintenance Needs, FESS/Ops Standard,
March 23, 2010
• A/E Consultant Handbook, FESS, April 2008
• CAD Standard Manual, FESS, April 2008
• Draft Programming Document V3, FESS, July 14, 2009
• Federal Publications
• Executive Order 13514—Federal Leadership in
Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, October
8, 2009
• Executive Order 13423—Strengthening Federal
Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,
January 26, 2007
• Technical Support Document: 50% Energy Savings Design
Technology Packages for Medium Office Buildings,
Department of Energy, September 2009
2.2.1.2 Sustainable Design
• LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations
Rating System, April 14, 2009
• High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Assessment and
Compliance Tool for New Construction, Department of
Energy

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2.2.2 GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The identified project requirements are listed below:
2.2.2.1 Disruption of on-going CDF and lab activities shall be kept to a Conceptual
minimum. Specific coordination with AD, PPD, TD and FESS-Ops Design
is required. Report
2.2.2.2 Excessive vibration is not allowed. Specific coordination with
AD, PPD, and TD is required.
2.2.2.3 Disruption of fire protection/life safety shall be kept to a
minimum. Specific coordination with the Fire Department and
building managers is required. Access to one exit on the west
side of CDF shall be maintained at all times.
2.2.2.4 Fire Department personnel access will be maintained to the
west (south) CDF entrance at all times.
2.2.2.5 Disruption of public traffic on Road D and the bike trail shall be
kept to a minimum. Specific coordination with FESS-Services is
required. Pedestrian access from the parking lot north of Road D
to CDF shall be maintained.
2.2.2.6 Intermittent use of the west side loading ramp to CDF is
required. Access shall be maintained.
2.2.2.7 Access for repair and maintenance to existing CDF utilities in the
project area shall be maintained. This will include possible
refueling of the generator.
2.2.2.8 LEED Gold certification will be achieved for this building and all
work will be performed in compliance with the HPSB Guiding
Principles.
2.2.2.9 All utilities shall be metered. Meters shall be programmable and
capable of remote monitoring on an hourly basis and
compatible with existing Johnson Controls Metasys.
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
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2.2.3 SUSTAINABLE REQUIREMENTS
The project is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and meet the DOE
requirements in the High Performance and Sustainable Buildings Assessment and Conceptual
Compliance Tool for New Construction. Specific criteria for this project are as Design
follows: Report
2.2.3.1 Site Design
The site design shall achieve the following objectives:
• Provide bicycle storage on site
• Provide changing rooms and showers
• Provide parking spaces for low-emitting and fuel efficient
vehicles
• The parking lot capacity shall not exceed local or established
ordinances
• The site shall be developed to enhance and restore local
habitats with use of native and adaptive plant species
• The site design shall maximize open space
• The site design shall minimize stormwater runoff by
reducing the amount of impervious surfaces and use of
permeable pavements
• The design shall reduce the heat island effect by using a
combination of reflective and vegetative roofs.
• The design shall reduce the heat island effect by the using a
combination of reflective paving materials and shading.
• The exterior lighting design shall be minimized to provide
illumination for safety, and all exterior fixtures shall have full
optic cutoffs.
2.2.3.2 Water Efficiency
The project design shall achieve water use reductions of at least 30% by
using:
• Dual flush, low flow water closets
• Low, metered pneumatic lavatory faucets
• Ultra low flow urinals
• Low flow shower heads
• Landscape design that eliminates irrigation

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2.2.3.3 Energy and Atmosphere
The project has been designed to achieve the following objectives:
• Energy savings of at least 34% according to energy modeling Conceptual
• Allowances for the use of on site renewal energy sources Design
such as photovoltaics and/or a wind turbine Report
• Use of solar water heating to achieve a minimum of 30% of
the hot water needs of the building
• Metering of resources and building systems for
measurement and verification purposes
2.2.3.4 Materials and Resources
The project design shall meet the following objectives:
• Require the contractor to develop, document and
implement a Construction Waste Management plan
• Use a materials with recycled content
• Use materials that are available locally and regionally
• Use materials that are rapidly renewable
• Use wood products that meet certified harvesting and
processing requirements
2.2.3.5 Indoor Environmental Quality
The project design meets or shall meet the following objectives:
• Meet minimum indoor air quality performance as defined by
ASHRAE
• Provide outdoor air delivery monitoring
• Require the contractor to develop, document and
implement a Indoor Air Quality Management plan
• Use low emitting adhesives and sealants
• Use low emitting paints and coatings
• Use low emitting flooring systems
• Use low emitting composite wood products
• Provide controls for lighting that include occupancy sensors
and photocells
• Provide controls for the HVAC system to enhance thermal
comfort
• Achieves exterior views for 90% of the occupants

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• Achieves daylighting for 75% of the occupied spaces
2.2.4 SITE AND UTILITIES
The identified project requirements for the Site and Utilities portion of the work Conceptual
are listed below: Design
2.2.4.1 No work will be performed on the beam shielding (berm). Report
Specific coordination with AD-ES&H is required. All work will be
coordinated with AD to assure properly controlled access to
radiation areas and maintenance of radiation shielding.
2.2.4.2 The connection of the new utility lines to existing lines shall be
scheduled to occur within the same narrow time frame to
minimize impacts to operations in the Industrial Area.

2.2.5 STRUCTURAL
2.2.5.1 Gravity Loads
Specific concentrated loads to be determined include the following:
• Elevators
• Overhead doors at the Light Technical spaces
• 3-ton capacity crane in Light Technical spaces – either an
overhead bridge crane or a mobile gantry crane, currently

2.2.5.2 Seismic Loading

2.1.7 The geotechnical reports for the project site identified specific seismic
design criteria to be used are as follows:

Factor Value
Seismic Design B
Category
Site Class C
Spectral Response SS 0.22
Acceleration S1 0.07
Parameters SDS 0.18
SD1 0.08

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2.2.5.3 Truck and Impact Loading Criteria
2.1.8 Structural elements near the CDF loading dock driveways and ramp shall be Conceptual
designed for an impact load of 10 kips applied at a height of 2’-8” above Design
the driving surface per the AASHTO Bridge Design Specification Chapt. 2.6 Report
“Highway Clearances for Depressed Roadways”.
2.2.5.4 Fire Resistance Rating
2.1.9 Spray-on fireproofing will be will be used on the primary floor structure as
needed to achieve a fire resistance rating of one hour between the light
tech space and the office above.
2.2.5.5 Materials
2.1.10 Based on the geotechnical reports and the project’s structural design
the following criteria shall be used in the building’s construction.

Concrete f'c (PSI)

Footings, grade beams, 4,000
Deep foundations 5,000
Slab on grade 4,000
Lightweight concrete slabs on metal 4,000
deck
Equipment pads and curbs 2,000

Concrete ASTM Designation Fy (KSI)

Reinforcement
Typical A615 60
reinforcement
Welded wire fabric A185 Varies

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Steel Designation Fy (KSI)
Wide flange sections and ASTM A992 50 Conceptual
tee sections Design
Channels, angles, and ASTM A36 36 Report
plates
Square and rectangular ASTM A500, 42
HSS Grade B
Pipes ASTM A53, 35
Grade B
Bolts TBD
Threaded rod anchor ASTM A572 50
bolts Grade 50
U.O.N.
Welding electrodes E70XX
Metal deck ASTM 653 SQ 33
Grade 33

2.2.5.6 Structural Analysis

2.1.11 The following structural analysis programs were used in performing the
structural design of the OTE building.

Structural Analysis
Usage
Program
Microsoft Excel General Structural Analysis
3D Modeling and Drafting of
Autodesk Revit Structure
Structure
Finite Element Analysis of Building
Oasys GSA
Superstructure and Substructure
Design and Analysis of select
RAM Structural System
members

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2.2.6 MECHANICAL
2.2.6.1 Temperature/Occupancy Criteria Conceptual
Interior spaces will be designed in accordance with the following criteria. Design
Report
• Office Spaces
2.1...1 Winter Design 72° F (±2)
2.1...2 Summer Design 75° F(±2)/50% RH Maximum
2.1...3 1 person/150 SF
• Tech
2.1...1 Winter Design 72° F (±2)
2.1...2 Summer Design 75° F(±2)/50% RH Maximum
2.1...3 1 person/300 SF
• Lobbies
2.1...1 Winter Design 72° F(±2)
2.1...2 Summer Design 75° F(±2)/50% RH Maximum
2.1...3 1 person/50 SF
• Classrooms and Conference Rooms
2.1...1 Winter Design 72° F(±2)
2.1...2 Summer Design 75° F(±2)/50% RH Maximum
2.1...3 1 person/25 SF
• Lunch Room
2.1...1 Winter Design 72° F(±2)
2.1...2 Summer Design 75° F(±2)/50% RH Maximum
2.1...3 1 person/25 SF
• Back of House (Mech/Elec rooms)
2.1...1 Winter Design 60° F(±2)
2.1...2 Summer Design – No Cooling
2.1...3 Unoccupied

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2.2.6.2 Building Envelope
Conceptual
2.1.12 The following minimum criteria shall be used for the selection of the Design
building envelope components. Report
• Roof – Maximum U=0.033 Btu/sf*°F (R=30 or better)
• Exterior Walls – Maximum U=0.05 Btu/sf*°F (R=20 or better)
• Vision Glass
2.1...1 Shading Coefficient – Maximum 0.32
2.1...2 U-Value 0.29 Btu/sf*°F (Center of Glass)
2.1...3 U-Value 0.35 Btu/sf*°F (Overall glass/frame
combined)
• Spandrel Glass
2.1...1 Shading Coefficient – Maximum 0.32
2.1...2 U-Value 0.05 Btu/sf*°F
2.1...3 U-Value 0.10 Btu/sf*°F (Overall glass/frame
combined)

2.2.6.3 Building Automation System (BAS) and Control System

A full Building Automation System (BAS) will be required for the project.
The system will be capable of providing the following controls:
• HVAC Central Cooling System
• HVAC Central Heating System
• HVAC Air Handling Systems
• Exhaust Systems
• Lighting Systems
• Domestic Water
• Life Safety Monitoring
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Monitor Water Re-use strategies

A full DDC Building Energy Management Control System (BMS) will be

provided. Equipment and software will be specified to match Fermilab

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standards. The following items of equipment will be monitored and/or
controlled:
• All central HVAC equipment such as air handling units, Conceptual
chillers, boilers, pumps and exhaust fans. Design
• All decentralized HVAC equipment such as variable air Report
volume units, reheat coils, thermostats, metering, air and
water temperature sensors and system pressures.
• Trending output reporting estimated peak KWHR demand
and estimated BTU use of previous day and quarterly
reports of energy bills, energy use of EPA lease space and
shared common areas.
• Light control systems.

2.2.7 PLUMBING
2.2.7.1 Water closets will be vitreous china siphon jet wall hung water-
conserving 1.28 gallon flushometer type, with manual
operation.
2.2.7.2 Urinals will be vitreous china, wall hung, siphon jet water-
conserving 0.125 gallon flushometer type, with manual
operation.
2.2.7.3 Public lavatories will be provided with 0.5 gpm flow restrictors
using manually operated self-closing faucets.
2.2.7.4 Drinking fountains will have integral chiller units.
2.2.8 ELECTRICAL
2.2.8.1 Power Criteria
Interior spaces will be designed in accordance with the following criteria.
• Office Space
2.1...1 Lighting 1.0 Watts/SF
2.1...2 Equipment 1 Computer/Person
2.1...3 Miscellaneous Equipment – 0.5 Watts/SF
• Light Technical
2.1...1 Lighting - 5.0 Watts/SF
2.1...2 Computers - 1 Per Person (150 Watts)

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2.1...3 Miscellaneous Equipment – 0.5 Watts/SF
• Lobby/Exhibit
2.1...1 Lighting 1.0 Watts/SF Conceptual
2.1...2 Miscellaneous Equipment – 0.5 Watts/SF Design
Report
• Classrooms and Conference Rooms
2.1...1 Lighting 1.0 Watts/SF
2.1...2 Computers 1 Per Person (150 Watts)
2.1...3 Miscellaneous Equipment – 1.5 Watts/SF
• Lunch Room
2.1...1 Lighting – 1.4 Watts/SF
2.1...2 Miscellaneous Equipment – 1.5 Watts/SF
• Back of House (Mech/Elec rooms)
2.1...1 Lighting 1.0 Watts/SF

2.2.8.2 Lighting Levels

Lighting levels are based on industry standards, and are outlined below:

Occupied Space Recommended Lighting Level (fc)

Open Office Areas 40-50
Private Offices 50
Lobbies / Reception 15
Corridors 10
Classrooms 50-60
Technology Room 50-75
Print / Copy Rooms 15
2.2.8.3 Electrical Equipment
Major pieces of exterior electrical equipment, such as air switches and
transformers, shall be located 25-feet from the building.

2.2.9 FIRE PROTECTION

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2.2.9.1 Work involving the ICW shall not interrupt fire suppression
systems to existing buildings subject to coordination with the
Fire Department and building managers.
Conceptual
2.2.9.2 The CDF building manager shall be informed of any work on ICW Design
or communication lines. Report
2.2.9.3 Work involving the communication lines shall not interrupt fire
alarm service to existing buildings subject to coordination with
the Fire Department and building managers

2.2.10 BUILDING SYSTEMS EVALUATIONS

2.1.13 The mechanical systems for the building have been selected to
integrate with the architecture of the building and the desire for energy
efficiency. To meet the goal of designing to LEED Gold and beating ASHRAE
90.1 targets by a minimum of 30% the selected system consists of a
Geothermal well field and a central Chiller/Heater which will provide both
cooling and heating as needed. Although the cost of this system is
anticipated to be higher than a more typical office building system of a
packaged rooftop unit, the system will have a longer useful life and is
expected to require lower operating and maintenance budgets.
2.1.14 Consideration was also given to utilizing the site’s Industrial Cooling
Water (ICW) in lieu of the geothermal well field. However, it was
determined that utilizing the ICW will result in higher energy costs due to
large fluctuations in the temperature of the ICW system (80F summer/36F
winter) vs a more consistent geothermal temperature range of 55F to 65F.
2.1.15 To reduce the maintenance and operational expense central indoor
VAV air handling units were selected to provide primary heating, cooling
and ventilation requirements as opposed to distributed heat pumps with
localized compressors. This also allowed the building design to utilize a
lower floor to floor height and reduced envelope loads.
2.2.11 Energy Conservation Strategies
The project is designed for low energy consumption. The minimum target
for energy conservation is to exceed ASHRAE Standard 90.1 by greater than
30%. To accomplish this we anticipate incorporating the following
strategies.
• Geothermal well field or Industrial Cooling Water as heat
sink

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• Exterior Building Shading to reduce solar loads
• High Efficiency Condensing Boilers
• Building oriented on the East-West axis to reduce solar loads Conceptual
• High performance Glazing and building components Design
Report
• Extensive use of Daylight and Daylighting Controls
• Solar Thermal domestic water heating
• Possible use of renewable energy (Photovoltaics or wind
turbine)
• Variable Frequency drives on pumps and air handling units
2.2.12 Life Cycle Cost Analysis
2.1.16 A preliminary Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis was performed comparing
heat rejection options of the proposed Geothermal field, a conventional
cooling tower/boiler system, and use of the Industrial Cooling Water (ICW)
system. The baseline system of VAV rooftop units was not used for the LCC
since it would not meet the requirement for 30% savings over ASHRAE
90.1. Consideration was also given to a system of distributed heat pumps
in lieu of a central system but was not included in the LCC since it had both
a higher energy usage and a higher installation cost.
2.1.17 Based on the LCC the design team’s recommendation is to utilize the
central heat pump system with a geothermal field and a back-up boiler.
While the LCC shows this as having a higher life cycle cost it is the system
which will meet project goals of low energy use and exceeds the minimum
30% savings over ASHRAE 90.1. However, during design development this
should be re-visited since the systems are close in energy usage. If other
building energy savings can be included in the project including possible
use of renewable energy, then one of the lower first cost alternative can be
utilized and still meet the project requirements.
2.1.18 Several assumptions were necessary in the preliminary LCC analysis.
The owner should confirm the economic indices used for the analysis are
appropriate. The system operation of the systems are similar with the
exception of the heat rejection methodology. For the LCC increased
maintenance was included for annual cooling tower maintenance and
semi-annual cleaning of the ICW heat exchanger.
2.1.19 For the purpose of the LCC the following cost estimates were used:
• Geothermal Field installed cost - $3000 per ton
• Cooling Tower Installed Cost - $40,000 (includes strainer)
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• Cooling Tower Maintenance - $1,500 Annually
• ICW Heat exchanger Installed Cost - $25,000 Annually
• ICW maintenance $3,000 Annually Conceptual
Design
Report

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2.3.1 SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY

Direction for security issues related to the design of this project is taken from the Conceptual
current operating procedures of the Fermilab activities. Design
Report
Access to the site areas outside any beam line excavation limits will be allowed
during normal business working hours. Access to any radiological areas, areas in
the area of the existing beam lines, are controlled by the Accelerator Division
Radiation Safety and will require coordination of work efforts and beam line
operations. GERT training will be required for all personnel that enter the berm
area.

CDF is a controlled access building. Access to the controlled areas during normal
working hours will be controlled by the Particle Physics Division’s system of
restricted identification card access. An identification badge is required for
access to the building.

Access to utilities during normal working hours will be controlled by a FESS

construction coordinator.

2.3.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY

All aspects of the project will be evaluated to ensure that the adequate health
and safety precautions are incorporated in the design and construction of this
project.

2.3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The overall environmental impact of this project will be evaluated and reviewed
as required to conform to all applicable portions of the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA). A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Notice of Intent
to discharge water under the Illinois General Permit for Construction Activities
will be required.

2.3.4 DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING

Decontamination and decommissioning procedures are an important part of
Fermilab environment, safety and health policies. These policies are described in
Chapter 8070 of the Fermilab Environment, Safety and Health Manual.
Appropriate decontamination and decommissioning procedures will be instituted
for this project.

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2.3.5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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2.3.6 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
No computer equipment will be installed as part of this project.

2.3.7 ACCESSIBILITY PROVISIONS

The applicable requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and the ADA
and ABA Accessibility Guidelines will be incorporated into the design of this
project. The building, parking lot and routes to those areas served by the parking
lot will be designed in full compliance with the existing statutes.

2.3.8 EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVISIONS

During construction, the existing emergency shelter in CDF will be utilized for this
project during normal working hours

2.3.9 SPACE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Offset space will not be required per FNAL Space Waiver(Oct2009).xls/DOE Bank
2002_2009_091112.xls.

2.3.10 COMMISSIONING
Commissioning of the facility will be required per LEED Gold requirements. A
detailed commissioning plan will be developed during the design phase and
incorporated into the construction documents.

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The design of this project will be in accordance with recognized architectural and
engineering practice and will comply with the applicable portions of the U.S.
Department of Energy and the State of Illinois codes, orders and regulations as
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incorporated into contract No. DE-AC02-07CH11359 between the U.S. Department of
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Energy and Fermi Research Alliance, LLC. A URL link to the contract is included in
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Appendix B of this document.

Fermilab has adopted the Necessary and Sufficient Process (NSP) for determining the
Work Smart Set (WSS) of Standards which are used to determine the appropriate
environment, safety and health standards used to ensure the safe and
environmentally responsible operations of the Laboratory. The Work Smart Set in
effect for this project is included in Appendix B of this Project Plan. Where no
edition or “latest edition” is noted on the Work Smart Set, it is assumed that the
edition in effect at the time of the acceptance of this Project Plan will be used.

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The Baseline Project Costs includes the costs associated with Engineering, Design,
Contingency and Indirect Costs.
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The estimated construction costs are based on cost data taken from Means Cost
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Estimating Guides, historical data and recent construction history at Fermilab. While
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the suggested project budget can provide input for the feasibility of the project,
further design refinement will affect the final cost of the project. However, it is
recognized that the final cost shall not exceed the project budget.

DOE Directive G430.1-1, Chapter 11 was used as guidance in estimating the

appropriate Contingency for this project for costs not governed by the State
limitation as established by the State line-item DCEO Budget Amount.

Indirect Costs rates are defined by DOE Order 4700.1 that states indirect costs are
"...costs incurred by an organization for common or joint objectives and which cannot
be identified specifically with a particular activity or project.” The multipliers used in
this document are based on current Fermilab rates.

The costs contained in the estimates listed above are based on FY2011 dollars. Cost
estimates have been escalated to the midpoint of construction.

DOE Guide 430.1-1X, DOE Cost Estimating Guide for Program and Project
Management” classifies cost estimates into one (1) of five (5) categories. These
classifications are listed below in figure 8:

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Figure 8 - Cost Estimate Classifications

These classifications are based on the Association for the Advanced of Cost
Engineering (AACE) Recommended Practice No. 18R-97. These classifications help
ensure that the quality of the cost estimate is appropriately considered when
applying escalation and contingency.

The classification for the cost estimates contained in this conceptual design report
is considered a Class 3 (Preliminary) based on the preliminary nature and level of
definition of the programmatic requirements.

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