This is a example of Holistic Building Design that resulted in a building that not only is attractive but has a real ROI due to the reuse of an existing building / site and operational savings as proven by an Energy Star Certificate.

1. DeScipio & Associates, Inc.
Architecture / Project Planning
NEPA Center for Independent Living
Scranton, PA
Change of Use / Renovation
Case StudyCase Study
Services Provided:
(Duration = 36 months)
Site / Building Evaluation and Selection
Spatial Requirements and Layout Study
Project Scope and Budgeting
Asbestos Abatement Management
Traditional Architectural / Engin’g Services
On Site Owner’s Representation
Post Occupancy Evaluation
Energy Star Application / Award
Consultants (10 members)
Civil, Structural
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Sprinkler
Daylighting, Code Research
3D Computer Animation
Construction Detailing
Energy Performance
Lighting 0.5 watts / SF
Energy Cost $ 1.40 / SF/yr.
Energy Cost (Nt’l. Ave.) $ 2.14/SF/yr.
Energy Intensity 141 kBtu/SF/yr.
Energy Intensity (Nt’l. Ave.) 216 kBtu/SF/yr.
Energy Performance Scale 82/100
Project Delivery Method:
Design-Bid-Build to General Contractor
Architect Owner’s Rep. on Site (20 hrs./wk)
Building Construction Costs:
Budgeted $ 1,860,000
Actual $ 1,800,000 = $ 100/SF
Square Footage 18,000
BeforeBefore

2. DeScipio & Associates, Inc.
Architecture / Project Planning
NEPA Center for Independent Living
Scranton, PA
Change of Use / Renovation
Case StudyCase Study
Rear / AlleyRear / Alley
Sanderson AveSanderson Ave
Retail AreaRetail Area
Processing AreaProcessing Area
Evaluate Various
Buildings / Sites
Evaluate Various
Buildings / Sites

3. DeScipio & Associates, Inc.
Architecture / Project Planning
NEPA Center for Independent Living
Scranton, PA
Change of Use / Renovation
Case StudyCase Study
Use & GoalsUse & Goals
Building ConditionsBuilding Conditions
Code IssuesCode Issues
Space AnalysisSpace Analysis
Establish BudgetEstablish Budget

4. DeScipio & Associates, Inc.
Architecture / Project Planning
NEPA Center for Independent Living
Scranton, PA
Change of Use / Renovation
Case StudyCase Study
Design StudyDesign Study
Daylighting
Monitor
Daylighting
Monitor
Structural Bay
Organization
Structural Bay
Organization
Cubical StudyCubical Study

5. DeScipio & Associates, Inc.
Architecture / Project Planning
NEPA Center for Independent Living
Scranton, PA
Change of Use / Renovation
Case StudyCase Study
Variable Refrigerant
Flow with Air to Air
Heat Pumps
Variable Refrigerant
Flow with Air to Air
Heat Pumps
Closed Cell Spray Foam
Insulation with 8%
Window to Wall Ratio
Closed Cell Spray Foam
Insulation with 8%
Window to Wall Ratio
Gas Fired Hot Water
Radiant Slab, over 2”
XPS Insulation Board
Gas Fired Hot Water
Radiant Slab, over 2”
XPS Insulation Board
Dedicated Fresh Air
with Heat Exchanger
Dedicated Fresh Air
with Heat Exchanger
Central Natural Light
Monitor and auto-
diming Light Fixtures
Central Natural Light
Monitor and auto-
diming Light Fixtures

6. DeScipio & Associates, Inc.
Architecture / Project Planning
NEPA Center for Independent Living
Scranton, PA
Change of Use / Renovation
Case StudyCase Study