ESBD_359489_1719420443367_2024.06.26 - SHSU Active Learning Center CMR 24-06079 - Program of Requirements (ESBD Attachment A).pdf
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This document is a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) for a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMR) for the Active Learning Center project at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The Texas State University System, on behalf of Sam Houston State University, is seeking qualified CMR firms to provide preconstruction and construction services for this project. The project involves the demolition of the existing Academic Building III and construction of a new Active Learning Center facility. Respondents must submit their qualifications, proposals, and HUB Commitment Letter in separate sealed packages by the specified due date. The selected CMR will be responsible for the project from preconstruction through construction completion.
The RFQ/P provides details on pricing, delivery, and other commercial terms. It requires the CMR to provide pricing and delivery proposals along with their qualifications. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified firm that provides the best value to the Owner. Funding for the project is provided through the Texas State University System's capital improvement program, with a total project budget of $39.9 million. The project schedule targets completion in the first quarter of 2026.
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A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS for the new
ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER
at SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
April 2024 ▪ Final Report
The contents of this document are not for regulatory approval, permitting, or construction
APRIL 2024 FINAL REPORT PREPARED BY FACILITY PROGRAMMING AND CONSULTING I
Facility programming and consulting (Fpc) was engaged to prepare a program of requirements for the new Active Learning Center at Sam Houston State University. The program is intended to give the design team a workbook from which to design. The pro-gram lists all of the technical requirements along with sizing and adjacencies for each of the individual spaces required by the tenants of the building for both current and projected needs. The program is not intended to stunt the creativity of the design team by advo-cating any design style or procedure. All diagrams and/or drawings contained herein are intended to illustrate the relationships involved, and are provided as examples to augment the text. The design team should not consider any of the diagrams to be a design directive. The summary program document is structured into sections as described below:
� Sign-Offs contains the required signatures for approval of the architectural program
� The Executive Summary is a brief overview of the entire project, including location, both spatial and non-building related require-ments, and project schedule
� Vision + Goals describes why the project is required and affirms that it is in keeping with the stated mission and direction of the University
� Site Context provides a brief analysis of site requirements to inform design
� Space + Adjacency Requirements deals with the space require-ments and functional relationships portion of the program
� Project Cost provides a cost estimate for the improvements based upon the program description
INTRODUCTION
II A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SIGN-OFFS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
VISION + GOALS
sHsu Mission Statement sHsu Vision Statement Project Vision + Goals The Project will be a Success if (it)
SITE CONTEXT
Site Overview Location and Availability of Utilities
SPACE + ADJACENCY REQUIREMENTS
Project Overview General Technical Requirements Stacking Diagram Entry + Commons/Student Space Instruction/Active Learning pacE Building Support
PROJECT COST
APPENDIX A: PROGRAMMING SPACE LIST
APPENDIX B: PROGRAMMING COST ESTIMATE
APPENDIX C: RETAINING WALL REQUIREMENTS
APPENDIX D: ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT
APPENDIX E: LEAD-BASED PAINT TESTING REPORT
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DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
ABBREVIATIONS
ABIII Academic Building III ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ASF Assignable Square Feet CFCI Contractor Furnished, Contractor Installed CMU Concrete Masonry Unit GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GSF Gross Square Feet GWB Gypsum Wallboard (sheetrock) HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design MEP Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing NASF Non-Assignable Square Feet OFCI Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed OFOI Owner Furnished, Owner Installed PACE Professional & Academic Center for Excellence SHSU Sam Houston State University
DEFINITIONS
Assignable Square Feet: The usable floor area of a space up to the face of the wall on the side of the space Gross Square Feet: The area within the outside face of the exterior walls of the building which includes assign- able square feet, non-assignable square feet, building service area, circulation area, mechanical area, and structural area
Non-Assignable Square Feet: Occupiable spaces, e.g. telecommunica-tion closets, janitor closets, required for the building’s functions, but not usable space for the owner’s program activities (includes building service, circulation, and mechanical areas)
Non-Occupiable Area: Also non-assignable square feet; floor area that cannot be occupied or used due to the location of interior columns and/or other structural supports, interior walls and permanent partitions and vertical penetrations
Technical Requirements: mEp and other physical, technical, or building construction requirements
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SQUARE FOOT TERMINOLOGY
The tables and charts in this document depict area sizes in asF unless gsF is specifically noted. asF includes only the usable area of a given space. Spaces, e.g. lobbies, building corridors (exclud-ing internal circulation within suites) and other public and support spaces such as mechanical rooms, rest rooms and stairs are included in non-assignable square feet. The building gsF is the sum of asF and non-assignable square feet.
INTERNAL CIRCULATION
In addition to vertical penetrations, lobbies and mechanical rooms, the net-to-gross factor for the building includes space for primary building corridors which provide access to the major spaces in the facility. This space allocation does not include space for hallways or semi-public reception spaces affiliated with office suites as the suites themselves are accessed from building corridors, while individual offices and other spaces within the suite are accessed from internal circulation areas.
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SIGN-OFFS 1
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
Chuck Jones Director, Facilities, Planning & Construction
Juan Nuñez Vice President for Facilities Management
Amanda Withers Chief Financial Officer and Senior VP for Operations
Dr. Michael T. Stephenson Provost & Senior VP for Academic Affairs
Dr. Alisa White President
Date
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
THE sam Houston statE University mission—a student-cen-tered, community engaged institution whose mission is to provide accessible, quality higher education—is rooted in the continual pursuit of academic excellence. The sHsu vision aspires to “make SHSU both the best value in higher education and the top regional public university in the state of Texas.” Accomplished by “providing high qual-ity, innovative, and flexible academic programs; a commitment to student success, scholarship and creative works, and engagement that solves the most critical challenges facing the world.”
In 2009, Sam Houston State University created pacE—the Profes-sional and Academic Center for Excellence to provide research-based professional development to faculty and staff, with the overarch-ing goal of improving teaching and learning across campus. pacE has greatly expanded its scope, offering a suite of professional devel-opment opportunities for every academic rank, as well as providing funding related to teaching and learning activities.
In 2019, sHsu embraced active learning through the university’s five-year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEp) which provides funding for faculty workshops, mentor training, and reimagining instructional methods. The QEp largely fell within the purview of pacE, expand-ing pacE’s programming. In addition, the QEp funded the conversion of a handful of traditional classrooms into active learning spaces that incorporate collaboration-friendly tables, white boards, multiple pro-jectors, and enhanced technology.
Active learning has many faces. For some classes, active learn-ing might look like a mock debate. For others, it might involve small groups collaborating on an activity involving a computer simulation.
Active learning can even be as simple as think-pair-share, wherein the instructor pauses to allow students to think about a question, pair up to discuss the answer, and then share the answer with nearby stu-dents or with the entire class. Regardless of the method, at the heart of all active learning is improved learning outcomes through student engagement.
At sHsu, traditional classroom space is often not well-suited to active learning. Large classes in fixed stadium-style seating require awkward crouching and craning for students to interact. Instructors in such spaces find it difficult to circulate and facilitate student discussions.
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Smaller classroom spaces have their own drawbacks. Often the desks face the front, where the instructor lectures, and the only writable surface is on the front wall, again for the instructor’s use. Activi-ties calling for significant interaction require rearranging desks and materials. Multiple breakout sessions within a single class period can eventually become chaotic.
The QEp-funded classroom conversions, while an excellent step in the right direction, were limited by the existing architecture. Conse-quently, the largest Engaging Spaces classroom as of 2024 is oddly proportioned, and other renovated classrooms have similar flaws.
Additionally complicating matters is that classrooms are spread out over the campus with priority given to individual departments.
The pacE program is housed in a handful of existing rooms with low visibility, limited by largely ad hoc capabilities. Despite the measur-able improvements in student outcomes in classes whose faculty participated in pacE programs, pacE is not as widely known as expected or desired.
The Active Learning Center is a commitment to quality instruction at Sam Houston. Engaging, multi-disciplinary instructional environ-ments promote creative instruction with open, modern, instructional spaces. New instructional environments, integrated with a highly vis-ible, purpose-built pacE suite, will institutionalize, implement, and actualize active learning as part of the Quality Enhancement Plan. A highly visible gateway building, the Active Learning Center is a state-ment of the future of instruction at sHsu.
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VISION + GOALS 3
THE vision + goals chapter includes a summary of the project objectives for the new Active Learning Center at Sam Houston State University. Obtained at collaborative workshops during the programming process, the building committee established the specific goals and objectives to guide the project. The chapter is orga-nized as follows:
� sHsu Mission and Vision
� Project Vision + Goals
� The project will be a success if (it)...
SHSU MISSION STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University (sHsu) is a student-centered, com-munity engaged institution whose mission is to provide accessible, quality higher education. The university offers a variety of innovative and flexible degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels focused on career readiness, personal and profes-sional development, and service. sHsu provides integrated academic and student success services designed to support traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds.
SHSU VISION STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University will provide a transformative environ-ment that enables students from diverse backgrounds to become leaders who serve their families, communities, and professions. We aspire to make sHsu both the best value in higher education and the top regional public university in the state of Texas. We will accomplish this through providing high quality, innovative, and flexible academic programs; a commitment to student success, scholarship and creative works, and engagement that solves the most critical challenges fac-ing the world.
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PROJECT VISION + GOALS
The committee defined the following vision + goals for the project:
� Improve student outcomes and retention
� Create an engaging instructional environment to promote cre-ative instruction for both students and faculty
� Create bright, light, inviting, open, modern instructional spaces
� Build student landing areas to keep students in the building
� Improve the practice of teaching and motivate faculty to engage with new instructional modalities
� Institutionalize, implement, and actualize active learning
� Make a public commitment to quality of instruction
� Build spaces that will serve as a statement of the sHsu future of instruction
� Create a gateway building which is part of an impactful campus entry sequence
THE PROJECT WILL BE A SUCCESS IF (IT)...
� both student and faculty outcomes improve
� multiple individuals from a variety of disciplines want and do teach in the facility
� it is a place where both students and faculty want to be
� faculty know how to use these rooms
� it creates a gateway building with prominent exterior
� it promotes student collaboration within the building
� it is on budget and on time
� it fits well within the campus context
� students feel welcomed by the building
� it becomes a showpiece/benchmark for sHsu
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SITE CONTEXT 4
SitE contExt prEsEnts a brief analysis of the proposed site for the project. It addresses factors acting upon the site that may have an impact on the design of the facility. The chapter is orga-nized as follows:
� Site overview
� Location and availability of utilities
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SITE OVERVIEW
The current location of the Academic Building iii will serve as the site for the new Active Learning Center. Located directly south of the Farrington Build-ing and northwest of the intersection of Bowers Blvd and Avenue J, the site is in a prominent location between the his-toric quad, Bearkat Plaza, and a future Science & Engineering Technology Quad.
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BOWERS BLVD
20TH ST
AVENUE J
AVENUE I
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5 6
12 11 10
NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER
EVANS COMPLEX
VISITOR CENTER
ESTILL BUILDING
FARRINGTON BUILDING
LEE DRAIN BUILDING
COMMUNICATIONS
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC BUILDING IV
COLISEUM PARKING GARAGE
ELECTRICAL
LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING
CHEMISTRY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
FRED PIRKLE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CENTER
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PRIM
ARY PEDESTRIAN PATH
SECONDARY PEDESTRIAN PATH
PRIMARY
ENTRY
SECONDARY
ENTRY
TO
BEARKAT
PLAZA
TO
HISTORIC
QUAD
TO
SOUTH CAMPUS
HOUSING
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BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER (COH) STORM DRAIN
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The 2023 Campus Master Plan refers to extending the Historic Quad through a corridor between the Estill and Farrington Buildings to a new plaza constructed between the Active Learning Center and a new Interdisciplinary Building and Welcome Center. The proposed new plaza and Interdisciplinary Building and Welcome Center create an enhanced campus gateway from Sam Houston Ave. All of these factors place the new Active Learning Center prominently at the cen-ter of the western academic campus core.
Site design, building orientation/massing, and landscape elements should be designed to meet the following criteria:
� Create a strong and welcoming public statement to respond to the new gateway and establish the new center of the west aca-demic core
� Building should align with the Farrington Building on the west-ern edge to define the pedestrian path along the future southern extension of the corridor and future plaza
� Primary pedestrian access and entry to the building should be provided from both the existing primary pedestrian pathway to the east as well the parking lot/future plaza to the west
� The existing parking lot to the west will need to be maintained and reconfigured to allow for additional accessible parking spaces
Academic Core – West (SHSU Campus Master Plan 2023)
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During the programming process, site considerations pertaining to the demolition and construction phases of the project were identified:
� Demolition of the existing Academic Building iii is included in the scope of this project
� Hazardous material abatement will be required as part of the demolition
� There is an approximately 10-foot elevation change at the northern edge of the site; an existing retaining wall incorpo-rated in the structure of aBiii will need to be maintained and reinforced (see appendix for more details regarding the mainte-nance of the existing retaining wall)
� Construction laydown area will likely occur in the existing park-ing lot to the west of the site; however, vehicular access to the ramp for accessible parking directly north of the site and south of Farrington must stay open throughout the demolition and con-struction phases
� To the extent possible, pedestrian traffic will need to be rerouted to the eastern side of the site during construction to minimize safety concerns
� Existing electrical lines from aBiii serve the parking lot and Uni-versity sign lighting to the west and will be impacted by the demolition of aBiii; temporary lines will need to be provided during construction to maintain campus operations (see the utili-ties section for more detailed information)
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AVENUE J
AVENUE I
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12 11 10
NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER
EVANS COMPLEX
VISITOR CENTER
ESTILL BUILDING
FARRINGTON BUILDING
LEE DRAIN BUILDING
COMMUNICATIONS
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES
ACADEMIC BUILDING IV
COLISEUM PARKING GARAGE
ELECTRICAL
LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING
CHEMISTRY AND FORENSIC SCIENCE
FRED PIRKLE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CENTER
RETAINING WALL STRUCTURE
REDIRECT PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
MAINTAIN VEHICUL AR ACCESS
ACCESSIBLE
PARKING
Pedestrian path to the east of the site
Accessible parking to north of the site
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LOCATION AND AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES
It is the responsibility of the design team to verify adequate utility capacity is available from the existing utility infrastructure or budget for any new utilities necessary to support the project. Generally, the capacity and size/condition of major utility trunk lines is the respon-sibility of the Campus/Utility Provider, whereas point of connection at or near the limits of the project and extension to the building is the responsibility of the project. The following summary of location and availability of utilities is based on discussions with sHsu Facilities Management.
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482.44′
482.55′
470′
480′
475′
470′
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BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
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COMMUNICATIONS
Fiber to support the new building is available from the northeast manhole. It is anticipated that the existing pathway will be reused.
A new cable (two 12-strand ribbons) will need to be pulled through the existing conduit to connect to the demarcation room in the new facility.
The communication line shown on the west side of the site which ter-minates in the parking lot supports an existing blue light (emergency) phone. The phone will be removed temporarily during demolition and construction, but will need to be replaced along with a new/recon-nected line in the parking area as part of the project.
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N
BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER (COH) STORM DRAIN
ACCESS MANHOLE
AND CONDUIT
PATHWAY FOR
NEW DATA PULL
COMM LINE TO EXISTING
“BLUE” PHONE
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ELECTRICITY
An existing mechanical yard with two transformers and switchgear is located at the northeast corner of the site and will remain in place.
The northernmost transformer serves the Farrington Building. The second transformer, rated at 750 Kva (120/208 volts), will need to be replaced with a new transformer to provide up to 480-volt power to serve the new building.
Electrical service for parking lot lighting and University sign lighting is also provided from this transformer. A temporary panel will need to be provided at the northeast corner of the site along with tempo-rary surface conduit to maintain electrical service to the parking and sign lights and to serve the construction crew during the construc-tion phase of the project. New connections to a new electrical meter inside the building will need to be provided for both the new building and the parking and signage lighting prior to removal of the tempo-rary service panel and surface lines.
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N
BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER (COH) STORM DRAIN
FARRINGTON
TRANSFORMER
ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO PARKING LIGHTS
ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO PARKING AND SIGNAGE LIGHTS
SWITCHGEAR
ABIII
TRANSFORMER
View of mechanical yard from the south
View of mechanical yard from the north
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GAS
The Farrington and aBiii buildings are served from a common meter at the northwest corner of the site. The current 2-inch gas line run-ning along the western edge of the site is anticipated to have capacity to serve Farrington and the new building. Service to the Farrington Building must be maintained throughout demolition and construction.
A second meter should be provided to serve the new building adja-cent to the underground boiler and utility equipment room.
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N
BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
Existing gas meter at northwest corner
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SANITARY SEWER
The project will run new sanitary sewer lines to the City of Huntsville sanitary sewer line directly to the south of the site (running east-west along Bowers Blvd). Existing lines running from the aBiii should be removed as part of the demolition phase of the project.
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N
BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
6-INCH
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STORM DRAINAGE
Assuming no major alteration to the current topography, storm drain-age will continue to be provided via sheet flow along Bowers Blvd.
Drainage should be directed south and drained through the reten-tion wall (at the southern edge of the sidewalk to the south of the site) out to Bowers Blvd to the west. There are two existing 10-inch storm drain lines on the eastern edge of the site (at the northeast and southeast) providing storm drainage to the southeast. No storm water detention will be required as part of this project.
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N
BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER (COH) STORM DRAIN
RETAINING WALL
6-IN ROOFDRAIN PIPE
6-IN ROOF
DRAIN PIPE
10-INCH
-IN
CH
10-INCH
10-INCH
12-INCH
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CHILLED WATER
Existing 6-inch supply and return lines for chilled water enter the existing aBiii at the northwest corner into the underground boiler and utility equipment room. These lines should be maintained and are adequate to supply the new building with chilled water capacity for Hvac. A new gas-fired boiler/heating system and pump package to circulate the water through the building will be necessary. The exist-ing underground boiler/utility equipment room is proposed to be retained.
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BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER (COH) STORM DRAIN
6-INCH
SUPPLY+
RETURN
Roof of underground mechanical room
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DOMESTIC WATER
There are two stub-outs on the eastern edge of the site near the northern retaining wall (one 4-inch for fire water, and one 8-inch for domestic water). The 10-inch water main which runs north-south along the pedestrian path to the east of the site has adequate capac-ity to supply the new building.
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BOWERS BLVD
AVENUE J
COMMUNICATIONS
CHILLED WATER
ELECTRICAL
DOMESTIC WATER
GAS
WATER MAIN (COH)
SANITARY SEWER SANITARY SEWER (COH) STORM DRAIN
4- AND 8- INCH
STUB-OUTS
10-INCH M
AIN
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SPACE + ADJACENCY REQUIREMENTS 5
SpacE + adjacEncy rEQuirEmEnts outlines the spatial, tech-nical, and relationship aspects of the program. This chapter describes the space requirements for the new Active Learning
Center in physical terms. The information in this chapter will serve as a checklist for the design team as they design and lay out the project.
The chapter is organized into the following sections:
� An overview of the project
� The project space list
� Stacking + adjacencies
� Requirements for each space type in the program including size and quantity, technical requirements, and test fits when necessary
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
A high demand for technology-rich, collaboration-oriented class-rooms is the driving force behind the new Active Learning Center at sHsu. To meet the ever-changing trends in educational modalities and fully support the institution’s student-centered focus, the new building allocates almost three-fourths of the assignable square foot-age to active learning instructional areas of varying sizes. Additional academic support is provided through various student spaces to pro-mote study and collaboration and an office suite for the Professional & Academic Center for Excellence (pacE).
ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER SF PAGE
Entry + Commons/Student Space 3,000 24
Commons 1,000 26 Food + Beverage 200 26
Signature Stair 600 – Small Student Study Pods (12) 300 27
Large Student Collaboration Space (4) 400 27 Distributed Gathering 500 28
Instruction/Active Learning 16,400 29 “Egg Over Easy” (2) 5,000 32
Learning Studios (2) 1,860 34 Large Learning Studios (2) 2,480 36
Flat-Floor Collaboration 2,500 38 Tiered Collaboration 4,200 40
Triage Rooms (2) 240 42 Storage 120 42
PACE 3,159 44
Waiting 100 46
Reception Desk 150 46 Bullpen 320 47
Associate Director of Assessment Office 120 47 Director Office 120 47
Open Collaboration 300 48 Conference Room 120 48
Mock Teaching/Conference Room 900 49 Beverage Alcove 60 50
Workroom 120 50 Storage 120 51
Allowance for Internal Circulation (30%) 729 Building Support 680 53
A/V Support (2) 240 54 Medical Privacy 80 54
Family Restrooms (2) 160 55 Building Storage 200 55
Total ASF 23,239 Total GSF (@ 60% efficiency) 38,732
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GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
NATURAL LIGHT AND EXTERIOR VIEWS
The building configuration should allow natural light to penetrate public areas (e.g. entry lobby, gathering areas, etc.) and instructional spaces wherever possible. Office spaces should also be allowed to receive natural light unless otherwise noted. Use of interior glass par-titions should be considered to provide transparency and maximize the distribution of natural light throughout the facility.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
All exterior covered areas should be provided with general out-door lighting suitable to the activity. Primary interior lighting sources should consist of general lEd light fixtures and/or special fixtures such as down lights where appropriate.
ACOUSTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
All instructional spaces should be provided with appropriate acous-tical treatments to support teaching and learning. Design should consider use of demising walls that extend to structural deck in instructional spaces. All study pods/collaboration/gathering areas should utilize sound absorbing materials to provide privacy while using the space and simultaneously minimizing sound transmission to adjacent classrooms/areas.
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STACKING DIAGRAM
The stacking diagram for the new Active Learning Center reflects a hybrid high-bay one-story and two-story structure in order to provide proper instructional spaces and stay within the given site bound-aries. The first floor is primarily dedicated to instructional spaces, including the three high-bay spaces (tiered collabo-ration + two “egg over easy” classrooms) along with the flat-floor collaboration space and one each of the regular and large learning studios. The second floor houses the pacE office suite and the remaining two learning studios. Student spaces should be distrib-uted between each level. Collocating the commons space and signature stair with student space offers a significant design opportunity to incorporate dou-ble height space and vertical circulation that is highly visible and contributes to a lively, student-centric environment.
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
5000 ASF
4200 ASF
2500 ASF
930 ASF
1240 ASF
120 ASF
240 ASF
“Egg Over Easy” (2) Tiered Collaboration
Flat-Floor Collaboration Learning Studio
Large Learning Studio Storage
Triage Room
Instruction/Active Learning
930 ASF
1240 ASF
Learning Studio Large Learning Studio
Instruction/Active Learning
PACE 3159 ASF
1000 ASF
600 ASF
200 ASF
150 ASF
200 ASF
150 ASF
Commons Signature Stair
Food + Beverage Small Student Study Pods (6)
Large Student Collaboration Space (2) Distributed Gathering
Entry + Commons/Student Space
120 ASF
80 ASF
200 ASF
A/V Support Family Restroom Building Storage
Building Support
150 ASF
200 ASF
350 ASF
Small Student Study Pods (6) Large Student Collaboration Space (2)
Distributed Gathering
Entry + Commons/Student Space
120 ASF
80 ASF
80 ASF
A/V Support Medical Privacy
Family Restroom
Building Support
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
5000 ASF
4200 ASF
2500 ASF
930 ASF
1240 ASF
120 ASF
240 ASF
“Egg Over Easy” (2) Tiered Collaboration
Flat-Floor Collaboration Learning Studio
Large Learning Studio Storage
Triage Room
Instruction/Active Learning
930 ASF
1240 ASF
Learning Studio Large Learning Studio
Instruction/Active Learning
PACE 3159 ASF
1000 ASF
600 ASF
200 ASF
150 ASF
200 ASF
150 ASF
Commons Signature Stair
Food + Beverage Small Student Study Pods (6)
Large Student Collaboration Space (2) Distributed Gathering
Entry + Commons/Student Space
120 ASF
80 ASF
200 ASF
A/V Support Family Restroom Building Storage
Building Support
150 ASF
200 ASF
350 ASF
Small Student Study Pods (6) Large Student Collaboration Space (2)
Distributed Gathering
Entry + Commons/Student Space
120 ASF
80 ASF
80 ASF
A/V Support Medical Privacy
Family Restroom
24 A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Innovative Learning Center at OSU (Bora Architects)
Innovative Learning Classroom Building at TAMU (Bora Architects)
Innovative Learning Classroom Building at TAMU (Bora Architects)
Innovative Learning Classroom Building at TAMU (Bora Architects)Innovative Learning Classroom Building at TAMU (Bora Architects)
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ENTRY + COMMONS/STUDENT SPACE
№ + SIZE
OF SPACES SF
Commons 1 @ 1,000 asF 1,000
Food + Beverage 1 @ 200 asF 200 Signature Stair 1 @ 600 asF 600
Small Student Study Pod 12 @ 25 asF 300 Large Student Collaboration Space 4 @ 100 asF 400
Distributed Gathering 1 @ 500 asF 500 Total ASF 3,000
The entry + commons/student space includes the lobby/commons, assorted student study/collaboration spaces, and a self-serve food + beverage area. This spatial sequence will communicate sHsu’s commitment to high-quality academic instruction to current and pro-spective students, faculty, and the larger community.
The commons area is slightly oversized to create an active, lively, and student-centric environment in conjunction with the use of a monumental staircase to discourage the use of elevators as primary vertical circulation and provide a more open connection between the two floors. The commons should include soft, comfortable seating to allow students to use the space to collaborate, study, and socialize.
Student study pods and collaboration spaces along with a portion of the distributed gathering space should be distributed adjacent to the commons and circulation areas. The food + beverage area should also be adjacent to the commons area to allow students, faculty, and building visitors the opportunity to purchase convenient, grab-n-go food and drink options. This space will, in conjunction with the com-mons and student spaces, provide opportunities for casual social interaction among student and faculty. This space will encourage students to remain in the building in-between and after classes and contribute to an overall sense of community.
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FOOD + BEVERAGE
Entry + Commons/Student Space
A small, unstaffed grab’n’go-style food pod for pre-packaged foods and beverages
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 200 asF
OCCUPANTS –
WALL FINISH Painted gWB FLOOR FINISH Resilient CEILING FINISH Suspended acoustical tile
DOOR SIZE –
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt;other1
DATA Ethernet + wireless1
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL Flat panel display1
SECURITY –
LIGHTING lEd2
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
All food and beverage cooler/display FF&E is to be provided by the contract vendor; FF&E will not be included in the base building or University furniture packages
NOTES
1 Provide electrical outlets and ethernet ports along perimeter walls as needed to support food and bever-age coolers/displays; provide electrical outlets and a/v connections to support a wall-mounted flat panel for pricing and other information; provide power and data to support payment system/station
COMMONS
Entry + Commons/Student Space
Primary building lobby/commons adjacent to the main entry with video infographics and soft seating
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 1,000 asF OCCUPANTS Varies WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Terrazzo/polished concrete/carpet tiles1
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB1
DOOR SIZE Minimum 72 inches (double doors) EXTERIOR ACCESS Yes; primary building entry NATURAL LIGHT Required
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt2
DATA Ethernet + wireless2
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL Flat panel displays; infographics1,2
SECURITY Card access at building entry LIGHTING lEd
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Electronic bulletin board .....................................................OFOI
Flat panel displays/infographics (varying sizes as required) ......................................................................OFOI
Soft seating (minimize long/low benches or couches) .....OFOI
Tables and chairs + counter seating along window wall ..OFOI
NOTES
1 Consider upgrading finishes in this area if the bud-get allows; provide appropriate acoustical treatment to ensure that the noise from this area is minimized in relation to adjacent areas; consider zones of carpet at seating areas to aid in sound mitigation
2 Provide convenience electrical outlets and ethernet ports along the perimeter walls at regular intervals;
provide electrical outlets, ethernet ports, and a/v con-nections as required to support flat panel displays, infographics, and an electronic bulletin board; provide charging stations at seating areas
3 Provide information graphics for branding and wayfin-ding purposes; provide large flat panel displays within the commons area for general information
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SMALL STUDENT STUDY PODS (12)
Entry + Commons/Student Space
Small study spaces for 1 to 2 people
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 25 asF OCCUPANTS 1 to 2 WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Carpet tiles/polished concrete1
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB1
DOOR SIZE –
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt2
DATA Wireless2
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL –
SECURITY –
LIGHTING lEd3
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Writable surface(s)...............................................................CFCI
Table with seating for up to 2 ........................................CFCI/OFOI
NOTES
1 Utilize sound isolating materials 2 Provide electrical outlets to support computers and small device charging either along perimeter walls (at/ near table height for ease of access) or via furniture with built-in electrical outlets
3 Provide non-glare, direct/indirect lighting; utilize task lighting as necessary
LARGE STUDENT COLLABORATION SPACE (4)
Entry + Commons/Student Space
Study spaces for larger groups
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 100 asF OCCUPANTS Up to 4 WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Carpet tiles/polished concrete1
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB1
DOOR SIZE –
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt2
DATA Wireless2
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL –
SECURITY –
LIGHTING lEd3
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Writable surface(s)...............................................................CFCI
Table with seating for up to 4 .......................................CFCI/OFOI
NOTES
1 Utilize sound isolating materials 2 Provide electrical outlets to support computers and small device charging either along perimeter walls (at/ near table height for ease of access) or via furniture with built-in electrical outlets
3 Provide non-glare, direct/indirect lighting; utilize task lighting as necessary
28 A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
DISTRIBUTED GATHERING
Entry + Commons/Student Space
Informal gathering areas for students as well as an area to wait/study between classes
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 500 asF OCCUPANTS Varies WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Carpet tiles/polished concrete1
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB1
DOOR SIZE –
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt2
DATA Wireless1
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL –
SECURITY –
LIGHTING lEd
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Writable surface(s)...............................................................CFCI
Lounge seating .....................................................................OFOI
Tables and chairs .................................................................OFOI
NOTES
1 Utilize sound isolating materials 2 Provide area with power strip for mobile device charging; provide convenience electrical outlets and ethernet ports along the perimeter walls at regular intervals; when locating outlets, pay special attention to the location of furniture
3 A variety of seating configurations is recommended to allow student to have options to suit their study habits
4 Spaces should be located adjacent to and accessible from public corridors; to prevent disruption of instruc-tion related to noise, it is recommended that this space be located away from direct adjacencies to classrooms
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INSTRUCTION/ACTIVE LEARNING
№ + SIZE
OF SPACES SF
“Egg Over Easy” 2 @ 2,500 asF 5,000 Learning Studio 2 @ 930 asF 1,860
Large Learning Studio 2 @ 1,240 asF 2,480 Flat-Floor Collaboration 1 @ 2,500 asF 2,500
Tiered Collaboration 1 @ 4,200 asF 4,200 Triage Room 2 @ 120 asF 240
Storage 1 @ 120 asF 120 Total ASF 16,400
The instructional spaces offered in the new facility will provide a vari-ety of teaching and learning environments to support more modern pedagogies with an emphasis on active learning and collaborative learning strategies. Instructional spaces include two egg over easy classrooms (for up to 54 students each), four learning studios (two for up to 36 students; two with up to 48 students), a flat-floor collab-oration classroom (for up to 48 students), and a tiered collaboration classroom (for up to 96 students).
All classrooms will be outfitted to provide the capability for lecture capture and distance learning. All classrooms will also provide direct connections to projection equipment via the instructional podium as well as mobile device connections from students or faculty via a pro-tected WiFi connection.
The egg over easy classrooms are designed as an active lecture hall with the goal of maximizing audience engagement. Students are configured to face each other with radial seating to foster class dis-cussions. Projection technology on three walls provides the best possible viewing angles for all students. Wide aisles allow for easy movement within the space for both the instructor and students.
Both the large and small learning studios promote teaching through an active learning approach incorporating both lecture and student breakout sessions. The learning studios will feature round tables seating six students with a large central demonstration area. The learning studios are based on a model where students will bring their own device and be able to project to a flat panel display paired with each group via a protected WiFi connection. The instructor may stream over WiFi to any of the displays or utilize the computer at the podium to connect to all displays simultaneously via a direct, physical connection.
30 A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Innovative Learning Classroom Building at TAMU (Bora Architects)
Tiered collaboration space with group tables
Example of a learning studio setup
Egg classroom with fixed tables and flexible seating
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The flat-floor and tiered collaboration classrooms are flex learning spaces that support standard lectures in combination with student breakout sessions for collaboration in groups of six. The tabletops provide a writable surface for small group projects. Student devices are integrated with the projection technology to enhance discussion.
In support of the instructional areas, two triage rooms and a dedi-cated storage room are provided. The triage rooms provide both a faculty prep space before class begins and/or a post-class breakout space to debrief with up to three to four students. The storage room provides a dedicated space for classroom supplies and equipment.
32 A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
“EGG OVER EASY” DIAGRAM
Instruction/Active Learning
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“EGG OVER EASY” (2)
Instruction/Active Learning
These spaces are intended as an active lecture hall. The goal is complete audience engagement to maintain audience focus.
The output devices are laid out to provide the best view-ing angle for all audience members. Collaboration and open discussion are the primary goals for these spaces, and the technology will assist in this goal.
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 2,500 asF OCCUPANTS Up to 54 + instructor WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Carpet tiles/polished concrete2
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB/acoustical tile3
DOOR SIZE 72 inches wide (double doors)
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred4
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt5
DATA Ethernet + wireless5
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL Presentation equipment5,6
SECURITY Standard door lock LIGHTING lEd7
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Writable surface(s)...............................................................CFCI
Ceiling-mounted Hd data projectors (3 to 5) .....................CFCI
Motorized projection screens (3 to 5) ................................CFCI
Sound system with integrated audio amplifier ..................CFCI
Fixed ribbon tables with writable surface (for 54 occupants) ............................................................CFCI
Ceiling-mounted cameras (for video capture) ...................OFOI
Ceiling-mounted mics (for audio capture) .........................OFOI
Movable task chairs (for 54 occupants; consider providing seating of a similar color, but with slight variations in the shade dispersed throughout) ..............OFOI
Teaching station (with computer and all necessary controls for running a/v equipment and lighting) .........OFOI
NOTES
1 Provide acoustical wall panels; verify stc requirements during design
2 University preference is to provide the tiered level using a raised access floor-style system to provide future flexibility
3 Minimum clear height of approximately 20 feet to ensure proper viewing angles
4 Consider a clerestory or other means to incorporate borrowed daylight
5 Provide electrical outlets along the perimeter walls and as required to support all equipment (in floor and/or at ceiling); provide floor boxes with electrical outlets to provide power at ribbon tables; provide ethernet ports at the teaching station and as required to support equipment; provide appropriate a/v wiring to sup-port ceiling-mounted cameras and mics for distance learning function; provide wiring to allow appropriate control of a/v equipment at the teaching station; also provide software to allow protected wireless access to projection technology by mobile devices
6 Ensure that no lighting fixtures or Hvac equipment obstruct the view to the projection screen(s)/writable surface(s)
7 Provide lEd lighting; consider a zoned lighting approach to provide multiple lighting options with con-trols either at a teaching wall or the teaching station
34 A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
LEARNING STUDIO DIAGRAM
Instruction/Active Learning
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LEARNING STUDIOS (2)
Instruction/Active Learning
The learning studio’s primary use is as a flex learning space.
This will allow for standard lectures, as well as student break-out sessions for collaboration. The leader in the room will have the ability to send content from any student group to any output in the room. The teaching station is located at the perimeter of the room to allow for freedom of movement and demonstration in the center of the room.
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 930 asF OCCUPANTS Up to 36 + instructor WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Low profile raised floor2
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB/acoustical tile3
DOOR SIZE 36 inches wide
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred4
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt5
DATA Ethernet + wireless5
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL Group equipment5,6
SECURITY Standard door lock LIGHTING lEd7
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Writable surface(s)/smart boards (on walls paired with flat panel displays for each group/table) .......................CFCI
Fixed round tables with writable surface (6) .....................CFCI
Ceiling-mounted cameras (for video capture) ...................OFOI
Ceiling-mounted mics (for audio capture) .........................OFOI
Tall storage cabinets (2) .......................................................OFOI
Movable task chairs (for 36 occupants) .............................OFOI
Flat panel displays (6; one per group/table) ......................OFOI during design
2 A low profile raised floor is preferred to allow for the room to be reconfigured
3 Minimum clear height of approximately 15 feet 4 Consider a clerestory or other means to incorporate borrowed daylight 5 Provide electrical outlets along the perimeter walls and as required to support all equipment (in floor and/or at ceiling); provide ethernet ports at the lectern/teaching station and as required to support equipment; provide appropriate a/v wiring to support ceiling-mounted cameras and mics for distance learning function;
provide wiring to allow appropriate control of a/v equipment at the teaching station; provide electrical outlets to support computers/small device charging either along perimeter walls or via furniture with built-in electrical outlets at each of the tables; also provide software to allow protected wireless access to individual flat panel displays via mobile devices
6 Ensure that no lighting fixtures or Hvac equipment obstruct the view to the flat panel displays/writable surface(s)
7 Provide lEd lighting; consider a zoned lighting trols at the teaching station
36 A PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER AT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
LARGE LEARNING STUDIO DIAGRAM
Instruction/Active Learning
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LARGE LEARNING STUDIOS (2)
Instruction/Active Learning
The large learning studio’s primary use is as a flex learning space. This will allow for standard lectures, as well as student breakout sessions for collaboration. The leader in the room will have the ability to send content from any student group to any output in the room. The teaching station is located at the perimeter of the room to allow for freedom of movement and demonstration in the center of the room.
SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS
ROOM SIZE 1,240 asF OCCUPANTS Up to 48 + instructor WALL FINISH Painted gWB1
FLOOR FINISH Low profile raised floor2
CEILING FINISH Painted gWB/acoustical tile3
DOOR SIZE 36 inches wide
EXTERIOR ACCESS –
NATURAL LIGHT Preferred4
ELECTRICAL • IT • AUDIOVISUAL
POWER Standard 120-volt5
DATA Ethernet + wireless5
TELEPHONE –
AUDIOVISUAL Group equipment5,6
SECURITY Standard door lock LIGHTING lEd7
MECHANICAL • PLUMBING
MECHANICAL –
PLUMBING –
FLOOR DRAIN –
FURNISHINGS • FIXTURES • EQUIPMENT
Writable surface(s)/smart boards (on walls paired with flat panel displays for each group/table) .......................CFCI
Fixed round tables with writable surface (8) .....................CFCI
Ceiling-mounted cameras (for video capture) ...................OFOI
Ceiling-mounted mics (for audio capture) .........................OFOI
Tall storage cabinets (2) ............
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