ShuttleSixYankee
2nd Jan 2008, 11:51
Dear all,
This post is mainly aimed at LL ATCOs although I'd welcome input from anyone, if they feel they can help!
To put it in relatively simple terms, I am currently carrying out a project on the control tower at Heathrow; specifically its structure and construction for my Architectural Technology Degree.
I have managed to acquire a decent amount of working drawings from the Architect of the Tower (RRP), but am also required to look in greater depth into the structure.
I imagined people working at the place on a day-to-day basis, would probably be the ones best qualified to perhaps comment on the working environment inside the Tower in terms of its physical materials, hence my request for help; and the help would be greatly appreciated!
Obviously with the Tower being airside, it's pretty much impossible to get a first-hand look at it.
Perhaps it would help if I were to suggest a few areas in the form of bullet points that I am required to research. If anyone could contribute on some or any of the points I would be most grateful!
- Photographs (interior/exterior)
- Close-up photographs of any interesting structural details
- Advantages/disadvantages of the particular structure that has been implemented (i.e. does the tower sway in gusty winds!!?)
- Glazing; is there a special type being used (i.e. non-frost etc...)
- Hot/cold water distribution (perhaps somewhat of a non-issue inside the actual VCR, but I'm sure you enjoy food and drink elsewhere in the Tower!)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sanitary disposal system
- Electrical power distribution
- Photographs of any of the above named building services
- Are the building services adequate for the intended use of the Tower?
- Exterior cladding/façade of the structure (i.e. its appearance, whether it looks good etc...)
Sorry about the long list! I also realise some areas are a bit specialised and may well be unanswerable, but again, if any help could be given it would whole-heartedly be appreciated!
Feel free to PM if you'd prefer.
Many thanks and a Happy New Year to you all!
SHT6Y
This post is mainly aimed at LL ATCOs although I'd welcome input from anyone, if they feel they can help!
To put it in relatively simple terms, I am currently carrying out a project on the control tower at Heathrow; specifically its structure and construction for my Architectural Technology Degree.
I have managed to acquire a decent amount of working drawings from the Architect of the Tower (RRP), but am also required to look in greater depth into the structure.
I imagined people working at the place on a day-to-day basis, would probably be the ones best qualified to perhaps comment on the working environment inside the Tower in terms of its physical materials, hence my request for help; and the help would be greatly appreciated!
Obviously with the Tower being airside, it's pretty much impossible to get a first-hand look at it.
Perhaps it would help if I were to suggest a few areas in the form of bullet points that I am required to research. If anyone could contribute on some or any of the points I would be most grateful!
- Photographs (interior/exterior)
- Close-up photographs of any interesting structural details
- Advantages/disadvantages of the particular structure that has been implemented (i.e. does the tower sway in gusty winds!!?)
- Glazing; is there a special type being used (i.e. non-frost etc...)
- Hot/cold water distribution (perhaps somewhat of a non-issue inside the actual VCR, but I'm sure you enjoy food and drink elsewhere in the Tower!)
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sanitary disposal system
- Electrical power distribution
- Photographs of any of the above named building services
- Are the building services adequate for the intended use of the Tower?
- Exterior cladding/façade of the structure (i.e. its appearance, whether it looks good etc...)
Sorry about the long list! I also realise some areas are a bit specialised and may well be unanswerable, but again, if any help could be given it would whole-heartedly be appreciated!
Feel free to PM if you'd prefer.
Many thanks and a Happy New Year to you all!
SHT6Y