ABSTRACT
In this part of the book, we present a study of how the Open Building approach might be used in the conversion of an obsolete office building to residential use. In doing this, we discuss the following: (1) the challenge; (2) getting design constraints right; (3) studying MEP constraints for capacity analysis; (4) DWV systems in an Open Building design strategy; (5) description of fixtures; (6) organizing piping traffic; (7) capacity analysis study of the building; (8) an Open Building alternative; (9) vertical MEP pipe shaft positioning study; (10) a design process for conversion using capacity analysis; (11) organizing drainage piping; and (12) lessons learned and conclusions.
