SPRING HOUSE, PA
SHANE
DEARMOND
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
BUILDING STATISTICS - PART 1
GENERAL BUILDING DATA
BUILDING NAME: WHOLE FOODS MARKET
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LOCATION AND SITE: SPRING HOUSE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER - SPRING HOUSE, PA - LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP
BUILDING OCCUPANT NAME: WHOLE FOODS MARKET
OCCUPANCY OR FUNCTION TYPES (TYPE OF BUILDING):
USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: NON-SEPARATED MIXED USE PER IBC
GROUND FLOOR: MERCANTILE (M)
MEZZANINE: LOW HAZARD STORAGE (S-2) & BUSINESS (B)
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TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: TYPE IIB CONSTRUCTION
SIZE: 45,000 SF (PLUS 5,000 SF MEZZANINE)
NUMBER OF STORIES ABOVE GRADE / TOTAL LEVELS: 1 (PLUS MEZZANINE)
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GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS
GROUP: M (MOST RESTRICTIVE)
HEIGHT: ALLOWABLE - 55' (75' W/ SECTION 504)...PROVIDED - 45' MAX.
STORIES: ALLOWABLE - 2 (3 W? SECTION 504)... PROVIDED - 1 PLUS MEZZANINE
DATES OF CONSTRUCTION: 6/29/16 TO 4/4/17
COST: $3.7 M
PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD: DESIGN-BID-BUILD; GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP)
PROJECT TEAM
OWNER: PENN-FLORIDA REALTY / STOLTZ REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: CATALYST COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: MIDATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION
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ARCHITECT: MUSHINSKY VOELZKE ASSOCIATES
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ENGINEERS:
CIVIL ENGINEER: BOHLER ENGINEERING
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: ADTEK ENGINEERS
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MECHANICAL / PLUMBING ENGINEER: RICHARD GRAMLICH P.E.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: HAROLD HART P.E.
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE: A COMBINATION OF BRICK AND STONE VENEERS AS WELL AS THE LARGE AMOUNT OF GLAZING MAKES FOR AN AESTHETICALLY PLEASING EXTERIOR FACADE WHILE STEEL COLUMNS AND JOISTS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR AN EXTREMELY FUNCTIONAL OPEN SALES FLOOR INSIDE. THE ARCHITECTURE OF THIS BUILDING IS SURE TO ENHANCE YOUR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE.
MAJOR NATIONAL MODEL CODES:
APPLICABLE CODES: JURISDICTION - LOWER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIP
2009 IBC INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH IBC 2012 CHAPTER 11 (ACCESSIBILITY)
2009 IECC INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
2009 IMC INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
2009 IFGC INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
2009 IPC INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
ANSI A117.1 2003
NFPA 13: STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
NFPA 72: NATIONAL FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE
ZONING: D-2 PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
HISTORICAL REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDING OR ZONE WHERE BUILT: NOT APPLICABLE
SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
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PRIMARY ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
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CONSTRUCTION:
This project is being delivered through the design-bid-build method where Mushinsky Voelzke Associates, MV+A, is the architect responsible for the design. The owner, Stoltz Real Estate Partners, awarded the project to MidAtlantic Construction who came in with a bid of $3.5 million. MidAtlantic then proceeded to award the subcontractors of their own choosing who will be responsible for the physical construction of the building.
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LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL:
A pad mounted 277/480 Volt, 3-Phase utility transformer connects to a 2000A main switchboard. This is then connected to two panelboards located in the loading dock area on the west side of the building – panel ‘SPH’ and panel ‘SPL’. Panel ‘SPH’ is 200A and serves all the lighting and the elevator. Panel ‘SPL’ is 80A and serves the fire alarm, lights and receptacles in the elevator room, and the dock leveler.
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MECHANICAL:
The building has a total of 10 Roof Top Units (RTU). The main RTU is 56 tons, located in the center of the roof, and serves the main sales floor area of the building. RTU-2 thru RTU-10 are much smaller, located at various locations around the roof, and serve the entry vestibule, seating area, pizza bar, beer bar, prepared foods section, bakery, receiving & stock, stock right hand, and mezzanine & offices respectively.
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STRUCTURAL:
The building consists of steel columns and beams running the length of the building along three interior column lines. A fourth column line is located on the exterior of the building. This line supports the canopy that runs along the front face of the building.
A 10” thick concrete masonry unit (CMU) firewall runs along the west side of the building where it shares a wall with the neighboring building. Another 10” thick CMU wall runs the rest of the west-side wall where the loading dock is located. An 8” thick CMU shearwall then runs the entire length of the back side of the building.
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ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SYSTEMS
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FIRE PROTECTION:
The building is fully Sprinklered per NFPA 13.
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TRANSPORTATION:
330A Holeless Hydraulic Elevator
Rated Load: 2500 lb (1135 kg)
Rated Speed: 150 fpm (0.76 m/s)
Two (2) Stairs
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TELECOMUUNICATIONS:
None
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SPECIAL SYSTEMS:
None
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability Beyond Organic Food
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Whole Foods received the first "Green Building" award in Austin, Texas in 1998 for the expansion and renovation of their corporate headquarters. Sustainable material specifications combined with conscientious construction methods resulted in a healthy, durable facility. Because of the 42% waste reduction, they were profiled by the EPA as a construction waste reduction and recycling record-setter.
They encourage the use of less toxic cleaning products, educating their customers about the positive impact that can be made in air and water quality by using these alternative products.
They promote the purchase of bulk food and other products utilizing reduced or reusable packaging, as well as encouraging shoppers to reduce waste through their "nickel per bag" rebate program.
They financially support environmental organizations, helping them to do their work towards a more sustainable planet.
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http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values/core-values/sustainability-and-our-future#beyond
BUILDING ENCLOSURE
