Over the past five years of work at Penn State I have grown as a person in ways I could have never anticipated when entering college. One of the primary reasons I chose the Architectural Engineering program was the opportunity that this thesis project provides. For four years I looked forward to the opportunity to prove my knowledge through this immersive project and it has not disappointed. The experience of the past year is one that I will not soon forget and I look forward to putting the skills I have learned to use in the near future.

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            This project could not have been a success without the help of the AE faculty and industry contacts which have provided me with guidance this past year. I am especially thankful to my academic adviser, Dr. John Messner, and contact at the project site, Matt Karle. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude toward my parents for their love and support over the past five years of schooling. I would not be the person that I am without them!