DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE HOTEL BUILDING IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, USA

Abstract

This capstone project report summarizes our team’s efforts in developing a high-rise hotel in Riverside, California, within a strong wind and seismic zone. Our multidisciplinary approach divided the project into Architectural, Structural & Materials (40%), Geotechnical (30%), Construction Management (15%), and Environmental Engineering (15%) areas. The project's primary challenge was identifying necessary parameters and adhering to professional design procedures. Through a combination of self-study and mentoring, we conducted independent research and literature reviews to set and achieve specific goals in each project area. Our process involved planning the design using knowledge from courses, secondary sources, and faculty guidance, leading to a synthesized and customized design approach. Key accomplishments include load identification, layout design, preliminary member and force-resisting system design, computer modeling (S), suitable foundation type identification and preliminary foundation design (G), project management method establishment, cost analysis, scheduling, risk management (M), and waste generation rate and composition identification (E). Despite challenges in knowledge gaps and sourcing information, we successfully met our objectives, providing a solid foundation for further project development.