College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
3-2025
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Maryam Kouhirostami, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Construction Management Department
Abstract/Summary
This senior project focuses on finding an efficient mechanical system for the Gateway Decathlon prefabricated house unit. As a collective group, students working on the project decided to focus on using mass timber for the construction of the housing unit. Over the past year, the layout and design of the housing unit has been in the planning stage. Once drawings were made, the next step was to focus on the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system. Research and professional help allowed for a team of students to come together and design these systems. Choosing the equipment for the mechanical system was based on how efficient and sustainable the equipment was, and how it would be installed into a prefabricated housing unit. For the main HVAC system, it was decided that the best fit option was to use a 3-way, multi-zone system. The system includes three ductless air handlers and a condenser unit that will provide air-conditioning throughout the housing unit.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/838
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