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21st Civil Engineer Squadron POCs

Randy Hawke – Architect randy.hawke@us.af.mil / 719.556-6191

Mike Shafer – Landscape Architect mike.shafer.4@us.af.mil / 719.554-7685

Cheryl Scharff – Interior Designer cheryl.scharff@us.af.mil / 719.556-1425

Annual Validation / Update

March 2014

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.1 INTENDED USERS ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USER .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.3 INFO TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACT ....................................................................................................................... 1-2

SECTION 2 - BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 GENERAL BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.3 DESIGN GUIDELINES SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................ 2-3

2.4 DESIGN GUIDELINES ORGANIZATION ...................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.4.1 Background .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.4.2 Architecture .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-4

2.4.3 Interior Design .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.4.4 Site Elements ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-4

2.4.5 Landscape Design ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.4.6 Sustainability ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-5

2.4.7 Links and Resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2-5

2.5 HISTORY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.6 ANALYSIS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.6.1 Areas of Similar Architectural Elements .................................................................................................................. 2-7

2.6.2 Land Use / Function Association ............................................................................................................................ 2-8

2.6.3 Open Space ............................................................................................................................................................... 2-8

2.6.4 Site Elements ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-9

2.7 DESIGN INFLUENCES ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-9

2.7.1 Climate ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2-9

2.7.2 topography .............................................................................................................................................................. 2-12

2.8 EXTERIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................. 2-14

2.8.1 Regional Characteristics .......................................................................................................................................... 2-14

2.8.2 Aesthetic Principles ................................................................................................................................................. 2-15

2.8.3 Material Selection ................................................................................................................................................... 2-17

2.8.4 Site Location Analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 2-19

2.8.5 Energy Management Design .................................................................................................................................... 2-20

2.9 GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS...................................................................................................................... 2-24

2.9.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 2-24

2.9.2 Common Elements .................................................................................................................................................. 2-25

2.9.3 Abbreviations and Acronyms .................................................................................................................................. 2-26

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2.9.4 Building Appurtenances .......................................................................................................................................... 2-26

2.9.5 Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-26

2.10 FORCE PROTECTION DESIGN ............................................................................................................................... 2-27

SECTION 3 – CHARACTER AREAS ............................................................................................................3-1

3.1 HEADQUARTERS CHARACTER AREA .......................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Headquarters Character Area Facilities Index.......................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.2 Assets and Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.1.3 Objectives .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-5

3.1.4 Guidelines ................................................................................................................................................................. 3-6

3.2 TRIANGLE CHARACTER AREA .................................................................................................................................... 3-13

3.2.1 Facility Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-13

3.2.2 Assets and Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-14

3.2.3 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-17

3.2.4 Land Use and Development Concept....................................................................................................................... 3-19

3.2.5 Landscaping Concept .............................................................................................................................................. 3-19

3.2.6 Facilities Concept Statement .................................................................................................................................... 3-20

3.2.7 Roadways Concept Statement .................................................................................................................................. 3-22

3.2.8 Parking Concept Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 3-22

3.2.9 Site and Infrastructure Concept Statement ............................................................................................................... 3-22

3.2.10 Utilities Concept Statement ..................................................................................................................................... 3-23

3.2.11 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-24

3.3 WEST GATE CHARACTER AREA ................................................................................................................................. 3-41

3.3.1 Facility Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-43

3.3.2 Assets and Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-44

3.3.3 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-46

3.3.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-48

3.4 INDUSTRIAL CHARACTER AREA ................................................................................................................................ 3-60

3.4.1 Facility Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-60

3.4.2 Assets and Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-62

3.4.3 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-65

3.4.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-67

3.5 SOUTHWEST CHARACTER AREA ................................................................................................................................ 3-73

3.5.1 Facility Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-73

3.5.2 Assets and Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-74

3.5.3 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-77

3.5.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-79

3.6 CENTRAL CHARACTER AREA ..................................................................................................................................... 3-85

3.6.1 Facility Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-87

3.6.2 Assets and Liabilities ............................................................................................................................................. 3-88

3.6.3 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-90

3.6.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-92

3.7 HISTORICAL CHARACTER AREA .............................................................................................................................. 3-102

3.7.1 Facility Index ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-104

3.7.2 Assets and Liabilities ........................................................................................................................................... 3-104

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3.7.3 Objectives .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-105

3.7.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-109

3.8 PETERSON EAST CHARACTER AREA ....................................................................................................................... 3-112

3.8.1 Facility Index ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-112

3.8.2 Assets and Liabilities ........................................................................................................................................... 3-113

3.8.3 Objectives .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-115

3.8.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-116

3.9 GOLF COURSE CHARACTER AREA .......................................................................................................................... 3-124

3.9.1 Facility Index ....................................................................................................................................................... 3-124

3.9.2 Assets and Liabilities ........................................................................................................................................... 3-125

3.9.3 Objectives .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-127

3.9.4 Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................................. 3-129

3.10 MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING CHARACTER AREA ............................................................................................ 3-134

SECTION 4 – INTERIOR DESIGN..............................................................................................................4-1

4.1 INTERIOR DESIGN OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Facilities Excellence .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.2 Design ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.3 Professional Interior Designer .................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 DESIGN PROCESS ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-2

4.2.1 Design Development .................................................................................................................................................. 4-2

4.3 INTERIOR DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 4-6

4.3.1 Current Mission ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-6

4.3.2 Physical and Behavioral Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.3 Cultural Beliefs and Customs .................................................................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.4 Architectural Compatibility ....................................................................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.5 Codes and Regulations .............................................................................................................................................. 4-8

4.3.6 Personal / Public Spaces ......................................................................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.7 Space Planning ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-11

4.3.8 Cost Effectiveness .................................................................................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.9 Furnishings Cost Estimate ...................................................................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.10 Acoustics and Noise Levels ..................................................................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.11 Equipment Usage ................................................................................................................................................... 4-13

4.3.12 Security and Force Protection Requirements ............................................................................................................. 4-13

4.3.13 Communication Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 4-13

4.3.14 Light ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-13

4.3.15 Environmental Considerations ................................................................................................................................ 4-14

4.3.16 Design Elements and Principles .............................................................................................................................. 4-14

4.4 MATERIAL & DESIGN STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................... 4-18

4.4.1 Finish Materials ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-18

4.4.2 Stairs: Treads, Risers, and Stringers ....................................................................................................................... 4-32

4.4.3 Transition Strips..................................................................................................................................................... 4-33

4.4.4 Trim ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4-34

4.4.5 Wall Base ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-36

4.4.6 Doors/Door Frames – Interior Only ...................................................................................................................... 4-38

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4.4.7 Door Hardware ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-39

4.4.8 Wall Finishes ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-40

4.4.9 Fire Protection Equipment ...................................................................................................................................... 4-47

4.4.10 Ceiling Materials .................................................................................................................................................... 4-51

4.4.11 Fire Code Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 4-52

4.4.12 Gypsum .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-52

4.4.13 Suspended Systems .................................................................................................................................................. 4-52

4.4.14 Metal or Special Ceilings ........................................................................................................................................ 4-54

4.4.15 Lighting .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-54

4.4.16 Mechanical/Electrical/Data Controls and Mechanisms .......................................................................................... 4-61

4.4.17 Window Coverings .................................................................................................................................................. 4-62

4.4.18 Textiles ................................................................................................................................................................... 4-65

4.4.19 Restrooms: Layouts and Toilet Accessories .............................................................................................................. 4-67

4.4.20 Lockers ................................................................................................................................................................... 4-74

4.4.21 Janitor’s Closet ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-74

4.4.22 Work/Reception Counter Tops and Cabinets ......................................................................................................... 4-75

4.4.23 Coffee/Break Room ................................................................................................................................................ 4-76

4.4.24 Artwork and Wall Displays ................................................................................................................................... 4-77

4.4.25 Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. 4-79

4.4.26 Display Cases ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-80

4.5 FURNITURE .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-80

4.5.1 Signage Standards ................................................................................................................................................... 4-81

4.6 INTERIOR FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES ..................................................................................................................... 4-83

4.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................... 4-83

4.6.2 Functional Groups .................................................................................................................................................. 4-83

4.6.3 Functional Areas .................................................................................................................................................... 4-86

SECTION 5 – LANDSCAPE DESIGN ..........................................................................................................5-1

5.1 GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA ....................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Xeriscape Design Principals ...................................................................................................................................... 5-2

5.1.2 Hydrozone Planning ................................................................................................................................................. 5-2

5.1.3 Pedestrian Circulation Landscaping .......................................................................................................................... 5-3

5.1.4 Building Related Landscape Concepts ....................................................................................................................... 5-5

5.1.5 Plant Locations ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-7

5.1.6 Irrigation Concepts .................................................................................................................................................... 5-7

5.2 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING .............................................................................................................................. 5-7

5.2.1 LEED Credit Considerations .................................................................................................................................. 5-7

5.3 GENERAL IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-8

5.4 GENERAL LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................. 5-11

5.4.1 Location and Character .......................................................................................................................................... 5-11

5.4.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-12

5.5 STREETSCAPES ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-14

5.5.1 Arterial Streets ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-15

5.5.2 Collector Streets ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-20

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5.5.3 Local Streets ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-22

5.6 INTERSECTION LANDSCAPING .................................................................................................................................. 5-23

5.6.1 Intersection Levels ................................................................................................................................................... 5-23

5.6.2 Sight Lines / Triangles .......................................................................................................................................... 5-25

5.7 PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE ......................................................................................................................................... 5-25

5.7.1 Vision Clearance .................................................................................................................................................... 5-26

5.7.2 Street Frontage Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 5-26

5.7.3 Perimeter Requirements ........................................................................................................................................... 5-29

5.7.4 Parking Lot Interior Landscape.............................................................................................................................. 5-30

5.8 BASE ENTRANCE LANDSCAPING ............................................................................................................................... 5-32

5.8.1 Typical Location ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-33

5.8.2 Plant Pallette .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-33

5.8.3 North Gate / Peterson Blvd. .................................................................................................................................. 5-33

5.8.4 East Gate / All Other Gates ................................................................................................................................ 5-33

5.9 SCREEN/ACCENT LANDSCAPING .............................................................................................................................. 5-33

5.9.1 Static Displays Accent Landscaping ....................................................................................................................... 5-34

5.9.2 Signage Accent Landscaping ................................................................................................................................... 5-34

5.9.3 Playground Accent Landscaping .............................................................................................................................. 5-35

5.9.4 Dumpster Enclosure Landscaping ........................................................................................................................... 5-35

5.10 FORCE PROTECTION LANDSCAPING ................................................................................................................... 5-36

5.11 BUILDING RELATED LANDSCAPING .................................................................................................................... 5-37

5.11.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-37

5.11.2 Landscape Guidelines Format ................................................................................................................................. 5-37

5.11.3 Building Foundation Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 5-38

5.11.4 Headquarters Character Area ................................................................................................................................ 5-38

5.11.5 Triangle Area Character Area ............................................................................................................................... 5-40

5.11.6 West Gate Character Area ..................................................................................................................................... 5-43

5.11.7 Industrial Character Area ...................................................................................................................................... 5-45

5.11.8 Southwest Character Area ...................................................................................................................................... 5-47

5.11.9 Central Character Area .......................................................................................................................................... 5-48

5.11.10 Peterson East Character Area ................................................................................................................................ 5-50

5.11.11 Historical Character Area ...................................................................................................................................... 5-55

5.11.12 Golf Course Character Area ................................................................................................................................... 5-57

5.12 LANDSCAPE DETAILS & PLANT LIST ................................................................................................................... 5-60

5.12.1 Landscape Details .................................................................................................................................................. 5-60

5.12.2 Landscape Plant List ............................................................................................................................................. 5-65

5.12.3 Turf Grasses ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-100

5.12.5 Ground Covers ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-102

SECTION 6 – SITE ELEMENTS ..................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 PARKING LOTS ................................................................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1.1 Force Protection ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-1

6.1.2 General Design Criteria ............................................................................................................................................ 6-2

6.1.3 Parking Lot Definition ............................................................................................................................................. 6-3

6.1.4 Sustainable Parking Lot Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 6-4

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6.1.5 Parking Permitted..................................................................................................................................................... 6-4

6.1.6 Parking Lot Locations and Layout .......................................................................................................................... 6-5

6.1.7 Internal Islands ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

6.1.8 Pedestrian Walkways ............................................................................................................................................... 6-7

6.1.9 Building Service Dock Area...................................................................................................................................... 6-7

6.1.10 Parking Space Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 6-7

6.1.11 Parking Space Guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 6-8

6.2 CIRCULATION SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................................................. 6-9

6.2.1 Vehicular Circulation ............................................................................................................................................... 6-9

6.2.2 Pedestrian Circulation ............................................................................................................................................. 6-14

6.2.3 Bicycle Circulation................................................................................................................................................... 6-18

6.2.4 Public Transportation ............................................................................................................................................. 6-18

6.3 SIGNAGE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6-18

6.3.1 General Information................................................................................................................................................ 6-19

6.3.2 System Organization ............................................................................................................................................... 6-20

6.3.3 System Characteristics ............................................................................................................................................. 6-33

6.3.4 Typography ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-34

6.3.5 Military Emblems .................................................................................................................................................. 6-35

6.3.6 Pictographs ............................................................................................................................................................. 6-35

6.3.7 Color ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-35

6.3.8 Sign Construction .................................................................................................................................................... 6-36

6.3.9 Landscaping ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-37

6.3.10 Signage Source ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-37

6.4 LIGHTING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6-37

6.4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-37

6.4.2 Common Design ..................................................................................................................................................... 6-38

6.4.3 Street Hierarchy ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-38

6.4.4 Area Lighting ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-38

6.4.5 Light Pollution Reduction ....................................................................................................................................... 6-38

6.4.6 Flood Lights ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-39

6.4.7 Service Lines ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-39

6.4.8 Lamp Types ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-39

6.4.9 Fixture Mounting Options ...................................................................................................................................... 6-40

6.4.10 Pole Types .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-40

6.4.11 Fixture Types ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-40

6.4.12 Base Types .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-43

6.4.13 Street Lighting ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-45

6.4.14 Parking Lot Lighting ............................................................................................................................................. 6-48

6.4.15 Path Lighting ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-49

6.4.16 Traffic Lights .......................................................................................................................................................... 6-52

6.5 UTILITIES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6-53

6.5.1 Utility Structures .................................................................................................................................................... 6-53

6.5.2 Service Lines ........................................................................................................................................................... 6-54

6.6 SITE FURNISHINGS ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

6.6.1 Furnishing Styles .................................................................................................................................................... 6-55

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6.6.2 Prohibited Site Furnishings ..................................................................................................................................... 6-56

6.6.3 Trash Receptacles .................................................................................................................................................... 6-56

6.6.4 Bicycle Parking ....................................................................................................................................................... 6-58

6.6.5 Bollards .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-60

6.6.6 Benches ................................................................................................................................................................... 6-63

6.6.7 Bleachers ................................................................................................................................................................. 6-66

6.6.8 Bus Shelters ............................................................................................................................................................ 6-66

6.6.9 Static Displays / Sculpture / Memorials / Exhibits .............................................................................................. 6-67

6.6.10 Kiosks .................................................................................................................................................................... 6-70

6.6.11 Courtyards .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-71

6.6.12 Fences/Screen Walls/Retaining Walls ................................................................................................................... 6-72

6.6.13 Planters .................................................................................................................................................................. 6-77

6.6.14 Picnic ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6-79

SECTION 7 – SUSTAINABLE DESIGN .......................................................................................................7-1

7.1 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2 SUSTAINABLE SITES ........................................................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.2.1 Community Connectivity and Densities ..................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2.2 Alternative Transportation ....................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.3 Site Development ...................................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.4 Stormwater Design .................................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.5 Heat Island Effect .................................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.6 Water Efficiency ....................................................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.2.7 Energy and Atmosphere ............................................................................................................................................ 7-3

7.2.8 Materials and Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 7-3

7.2.9 Indoor Environmental Quality .................................................................................................................................. 7-3

APPENDIX - BUILDING REFERENCE DATA ....................................................................... APPENDIX-1

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Section 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTENDED USERS

Improving the visual environment at Peterson AFB will require a consistent, determined approach, creative problem…