Faculty Advisor
Carrera, Fabio
Faculty Advisor
Jiusto, J. Scott
Abstract
This project focuses on WPI's ailing buildings and lengthening their lifespans. In the greater movement toward a green campus, this project took the initial steps to couple the social and system dynamics of the Stoddard Complex in order to improve the environmental footprint left by the buildings. The main goal of the project is to analyze what is wrong with the Stoddard Complex's current heating system and suggest a greener and more cost-effective solution that is easily sustainable. Suggestions from the residents influenced decisions made regarding the heating system, as well as spurred an in-depth look into the envelope of the Stoddard Complex. Additional suggestions to improve the Complex's envelope in terms of comfort and sustainability were also developed and detailed.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
October 2007
Project Type
Interactive Qualifying Project
Copyright Statement
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Accessibility
Unrestricted
Advisor Department
Interdisciplinary Programs