Community Health Partners
Additional Info
Award Winner : Sommer's Mobile Leasing
Design Firm Name : Manufactured Structures Corporation
Occupied Date : 8/1/2007
Production Start Date : 3/27/2007
Project Location City : Lorain
Project Location State Name : OH
Total Square Feet : 9424
Technical Innovation : As with any customer, cost was a primary concern. The customer decided to utilize electric resistance heating due to cost savings of initial appliance cost. installation and maintenance issues. The customer was aware the cost of operation was higher than other systems. In order to minimize his concern the structure utilized 2 x 6 wall studs to increase the fiber glass insulation factor. A house wrap was utilized to minimize wind infiltration. A 2" Styrofoam panel was used beneath the E.F.I.S. exterior covering to further the insulation factor. One last specification was the utilization of central electronic thermostats controlling 2-4 HVAC appliances. This system prevents the firing of all units at one time and alternating the first fired appliance thus preventing huge power surges and evening wear and tear on the appliances. 250# per Sq Ft. floor loading was used due to the primary function of the building. We utilized 2x8 floor joists @ 12" OC plus double 3/4" floor.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : The customer has come to believe in modular construction due to the understanding that modular construction has a place within their hospital system. They have discovered the speed, convenience, and cost savings of modulars. What use to take a minimum of 12 months to accomplish. Sommer's Mobile Leasing, Inc. accomplished in less that months from time of order to occupancy. In fact, we could move faster than their system was prepared. It was only 28 days from crane set to completion. The cost of the modular structure came in far less than they were normally accustomed to expect. The stress level for hospital managers was far less and absorbed less of their time. Their patients inconvenience factor was kept to a minimum during the limited on site construction time.
Architectural Excellence : The client had limited space on hospital grounds for placing the Records Office and Social Services. It needed to be fire rated due to the location having along with a floor rating of 250#/sq. ft. The social services area required total separation from the records area. The configuration of the site required 7 modules of 12x56. The remaining 6 were 12x68. The building was placed into the courtyard maximizing available space. The design needed to incorporate 2 entrances that were on the same level as the main building and still maintain fire ratings. A combination of fire rated doors and fire suppression system was used to meet requirements. The structure needed to blend into the 10 story structure on one side and a recent 1 story addition on the other. A permanent appearance was a provided. Windows were sized to compliment the neighboring structures. An E.F.I.S. was chosen for the exterior to enhance appearance. Landscaping was used to further enhance the appearance.