Marking Period 3 Presentation

Math and Science Analysis

My project requires to design and build a model of a free standing emergency medical clinic in an area that needs medical attention. After researching several areas in New Jersey we chose a rather close location in Asbury Park. Once a basic floorplan was approved by our group we split the work into several parts. My developmental work was to do the exterior wall section, providing a roof pitch, and a cross-section through the structure. To complete this work, I had to have a deep understanding of the construction of a building, including materials to build and how each of these materials are used.

Starting with the foundation, a footing is the first step to putting a building up. The footing must be below the frost line which in central New Jersey is about 3 feet. The footing will be 12" tall by 24" wide and 24" long. On top of this cinder blocks will be used as the foundation wall and be built up to ground level. Standard 8" by 8" by 12" cinder blocks will be used. Because the foundation wall is centered on the footing there is enough room to place 4" thick bricks as the facade. A 4" concrete slab will be laid down on top of 2" rigid insulation, on top of 4" of built up pea gravel. There will be steel studs with dimensions 2" by 4" by 12" for the interior wall framing. They will also line the top and bottom of the wall so the studs will only be about 9' 8" in height. In between studs Batt insulation will be used to insulate the whole building. The ceiling is a height of 10' and the ceiling tiles will be placed at this height. About 12" above that the steel truss will begin and continue along the structure at a height of 18". Steel decking is then laid down across the whole roof, with 2" rigid insulation on top of that, and then gravel and tar will be built up. This layering will create the flat roof on the structure. Across from the truss a steel "I" beam will be placed for support on the roof. Steel studs and plates, insulation board, and a cant strip will be used to complete the builing and construction of the walls and roof.

The science I focused on for my project are the design principles. They include balance, rythm and repitition, emphasis and subordination, proportion, unity, variety and opposition, and transition. The main focus in building the Emergency Medical Center was making sure it was functional and appealing. By following the design principles, we obtained a building that was both functional and appealing to those who need it. Balance and proportion can be seen in the construction of the building while emphasis on the important issues proved a greater outcome. One of the most famous ancient Greeks, Uchlid, can be created with coming up with the golden design rule. This is a summary of the design principles responsible for many architecture designs today.

Specifications/Limitations

Specifications

EMC must:

-be located central to where medical attention is needed most in the community

-not be close to community hospitals

-be located on a main road

-have handicapped accessibility

-have ambulance parking with easy access to building

-meet all building codes of state and local government

-be self sufficient

-be designed with space efficiency

-have a trauma center

-have an x-ray and radiology set up

-have a waiting room

-have sufficient storage for paperwork and files

-have doctors offices

-have biohazard waste removal

-have billing management

-have storage

-have boiler room

-have radiant resistant glass

-have at least six patient rooms

-have an adequate amount of restrooms to comfortably suit patients

-have a reception desk

Limitations

EMC must:

-not exceed plot of land chosen

-not break building codes set forth by town chosen

-not exceed capacity for available parking

-not have adverse impact on traffic volumes and patterns

-not have adverse impact on environment and surrounding natural resources

-construction must fit within consumer budget

-construction must not exceed available supplies

-labor should be well managed and timely

Design Brief

To design and model a freestanding emergency medical clinic that serves the medical needs of the community and appeals to the client, staying within the specifications and limitations.

Background Information

A free standing emergency medical clinic is a facility that is open to the public for immediate medical attention if a hospital is not within the area, or if the ailment is not serious. The EMC is not dependant on a hospital or other facility, but is completely self-sufficient. The facility is usually located in a business district along a main road so that it is easily accessible.The EMC is capable of handling small ailments such as strep throat or a sprained ankle, to serious trauma demanding immediate medical attention. The building contains many resources such as lab equipment, bio-hazard storage, trauma unit, examination rooms, file storage, office and conference space, waiting room, reception area, restrooms, storage, hearing booths, X-Ray equipment, and employee space. Space is often limited in an emergency medical clinic, so every space must be made usable, and no free space wasted.Emergency medical clinics are open to the public and deal with similar insurance policies and costs as that of a doctor’s office. An average EMC will employee 7 doctors, a radiology specialist, and 15 nurses. Doctors at an EMC are specialized in emergency medicine as well as general practice medicine. One doctor will be present at a time, with rotating shifts among the other doctors. This requires the doctor to have to move quickly yet efficiently from as many as 6 or 7 patients at a time. An EMC is not usually located near a hospital, but in areas where medical assistance for the community is needed if a hospital cannot be reached in time, or is not necessary. Emergency medical clinics are vital to the health and wellbeing of a community and provide medical care directly to the public.An emergency medical clinic must be highly accessible to handicapped persons, and must be accessible by an ambulance easily. Special accommodations must be made for wheel chairs and ramps/pathways must be accessible to the ambulance loading/offloading area. Waiting rooms must be able to accommodate the capacity of the examination rooms, and the limit of the building.A trauma unit is necessary for patients needing immediate medical attention due to serious injury. The trauma unit must have within itself special equipment such as a defibrillator, IV setup, and its own set of equipment. The trauma center must also be in an open and large area to be accessed easily by medical personnel.The building of an emergency medical clinic has many more building codes and specifications than that of a home or commercial building. The building must be able to support an emergency situation, while dealing with standard patients. The design of the building must ensure that space is used efficiently and that all parts of the building are fully accessible.