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BUILDING DATA

Building Name

Location and Site

Building Occupant Name

Size

Number of Stories Above Grade

Total Number of Stories

Dates of Construction

Cost Information

Project Delivery Method

Moore Building
University Park, PA

The Pennsylvania State University

150,920 Square Feet

6 + Mechanical Penthouse

7 + Mechanical Penthouse

June 2010 - January 2012 (Originally 1969)

$35.8 Million

Design-Bid-Build

PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS

Owner

Architect/Engineer

Construction Manager

The Pennsylvania State University

Klingstubbins

P.J. Dick

Architecture

Originally constructed in 1969, Moore Building housed the Department of Education and Psychology at Penn State University.  A two phase renovation and addition took place in 2010 that modernized the building and allowed the Psychology Department to take full control of the facilities.  Moore building now contains one of the oldest, university-based psychological clinics in America.  Not only does it provide psychological services to the community, it trains the next generation of psychology professionals through research and practice as well.  The building primarily consists of research labs, observation rooms, offices, and therapy rooms.  There are two main sections of the building.  The South section, where the original construction was built and the North section, where the addition took place.  They are connected by one main corridor that runs through the center of the two sections.  When first entering the building, one would encounter a two-story atrium with a large mural on the South wall.  Moore building is also connected to its sister building, Cedar, to the East.  Small lobby areas on the basement through fourth floor, act as the connection point for the two buildings. 

Applicable Codes
  • Pennsylvania State Department of Labor and Industry

  • 2006 International Building Code (IBC)

  • 2006 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

  • 2006 International Fire Code (IFC)

  • 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

  • 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

  • 2006 International Code Council Electric Code (ICCEC)

  • 2003 American National Standard (ANSI) A117.1

Historical Requirements

Although there were no historical requirements, Moore building was designed to fit the mold of a typical Penn State building.  Its use of brick and glass blends with the surrounding architecture of the campus.

With each building that Penn State builds, they attempt to modernize the look of the campus without removing the general building style. Moore building does just that.  A mainly brick and metal panel wall makes up the majority of the façade.  The only exception is a glass curtain wall that the spans the length of the North side of the building. 

Building Enclosure

The brick façade is a very typical metal frame wall with recessed bricks at certain intervals for architectural style.  (See Image 1)

Brick Façade 
Curtain Wall

The curtain wall’s primary use is to provide natural light into the offices along the north wall.  Seeing that the wall is placed on the North side of the building, direct sunlight will not penetrate through to the interior spaces.  (See Image 2)

A flat MCVA roof is used for the entire building.   The assembly consists of a vapor retarder, insulation, three layers of plywood, and a cold adhesive on top. (See Image 3)

Roofing

Sustainability Features

Moore Building is one of 19 buildings on Penn State’s University Park campus that has achieved a LEED rating.  It is LEED Certified, which is the lowest of the four LEED certifications.  The project as a whole strives to be “green” and sustainable.  During construction, waste, indoor air quality, and the amount of recycled material used, were all considered to make the project as environmentally friendly as possible.

Image 1 - Brick Wall Assembly

Image 3 - Roof Assembly

Image 2 - Curtain Wall Section

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