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FOREWORD

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AUTHORIZED BY:

DONALD L. BASHAM, P.E.

Chief, Engineering and Construction U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

DR. JAMES W WRIGHT, P.E.

Chief Engineer Naval Facilities Engineering Command

KATHLEEN I. FERGUSON, P.E.

The Deputy Civil Engineer DCS/Installations & Logistics Department of the Air Force

Dr. GET W. MOY, P.E.

Director, Installations Requirements and Management Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment)

DG-1110-3-119 Design Guide: Band Training Facilities

March 1983 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Using This Chapter 1-2 Purpose 1-3 Scope 1-4 Organization 1-5 Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Programming B. Design

1-6 References 1-7 Glossary Chapter 2: Architectural Programming 2-1 Using This Chapter 2-2 Programming Process 2-3 Functions Program

A. Overall Functions B. Specific Functions

2-4 Space Program 2-5 Site and Building Selection

A. Site Evaluation Criteria B. Building Suitability Criteria

Chapter 3: General Design Considerations 3-1 Using This Chapter 3-2 Site Design 3-3 Overall Building Design 3-4 Space Relationships 3-5 Acoustical Considerations

A. Sound Isolation B. Noise Control C. Room Acoustics

3-6 Environmental Systems Design Chapter 4: Space Criteria 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8

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Using This Chapter Main Rehearsal Room Group Practice Rooms Individual Practice Rooms Recording/Audio Control Booth Library Offices Individual Instrument Lockers/ Instrument Cleaning Day Area Toilets/Lockers/Showers Unit Supply/Storage/Instrument Repair Lobby and Circulation Maintenance and Mechanical Spaces Arms Room Mail Room Outdoor Spaces page

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Chapter 5: Practical Approaches For Acoustic Construction

5-1 Using This Chapter 5-2 Sound Isolation

A. Individual Practice Rooms B. Small Group Practice Rooms C. Main Rehearsal Room, Large Group Practice Room and Control/Recording Booth D. Doors E. Windows F. Lighting and Electrical Systems

5-3 Noise Control and Mechanical Systems

5-4 Room Acoustics A. Absorptive Finishes B. Room Shape C. Main Rehearsal Room D. Group Practice Rooms E. Individual Practice Rooms

Chapter 6: Illustrative Designs 6-1 Using This Chapter 6-2 New 45 Person Band Facility 6-3 New 65 Person Band Facility 6-4 Renovation of 6,150 SF Battalion

Headquarters, with Additions 6-5 Renovation of 12,700 SF Enlisted

Men’s Service Club

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List of Figures Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1 Band Training Facilities Project

Development Process 1-2 Recently Constructed Army Band

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Space Programming Process Band Rehearsal (The U.S. Army Band and Chorus; Brucker Hall, Ft. Myer, Va.)

Small Group Practice Audio Control and Recording Music Library (Brucker Hall) Band Administration Individual Instrument Storage Large Instrument Storage Outdoor Performance Spaces and Relationships for Army Band Training Facilities Site Evaluation Criteria Band Training Facility within Renovated Existing Building Band Training Facility in Renovated Existing Building plus Additions

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Site Zoning Outdoor Performance Area Access Separation Band Image Ample and Clear Circulation Example Renovation Design Single Story Facility Public and Private Zones Use Sequences and Building Relationships Supervision Relationships Space-to-Space Relationships Independent Construction for Sound Isolation Manufactured Sound Module Ductwork Design to Reduce Sound Transmission Treatment of Echoes Elimination of Flutter with a Splayed Wall

Chapter 4: Space Criteria 4-1 Illustrative Main Rehearsal Rooms 4-2 Illustrative Large Group Practice

Rooms 4-3 Illustrative Small Group Practice

Rooms 4-4 Illustrative Individual Practice Rooms 4-5 Illustrative Recording/Audio Control

Booth 4-6 Illustrative Library Plan page

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4-7 Illustrative Office Plans 4-8 Illustrative Individual Instrument

Locker System 4-9 Illustrative Modular Individual

Instrument Locker System 4-10 Illustrative Day Area Plan 4-11 Illustrative Toilet/Lockers/Shower Plan 4-12 Illustrative Unit Supply/Storage/

Instrument Repair Plan 4-13 Illustrative Circulation System Plans 4-14 Illustrative Loading Dock/Performance

Area 4-15 Illustrative Entry Court 4-16 Illustrative Patio Chapter 5: Practical Approaches For Acoustic Construction 5-1

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Section Through Typical Individual Practice Rooms Minimum Wall Construction Required Between Individual Practice Rooms Gypsum Wallboard Construction Between Two Individual Practice Rooms (not recommended) Party Wall and Corridor Wall Meeting Masonry Wall and Concrete Plank Roof Joints Between Masonry Walls and Metal Roof Decks Isolating Music Rooms Under A Metal Roof Deck Without Concrete Topping Resiliently Attached Gypsum Wallboard Skins to Improve Performance of Single Masonry Walls Resiliently Furred Construction Tieless Double Masonry Wall Section Through a Typical Large Group Practice, Recording and Main Rehearsal Room Complex Sound Lock-Overhead Plan View Plan of Music Room Double Doors Double Doors Meeting at Astragal Acoustical Door Frames and Seals Acoustical Door Bottom Seals Window Frame Details-Alternative Methods of Constructing Double Glazed Windows for Sound Isolation Light Fixture Hanger Rod Passing Through a Resilient Ceiling Duct Penetrations in Sound-Isolating Construction Diagonal Corner Construction for Low- Frequency Absorption Room Acoustics in Main Rehearsal Room Absorption and Room Shape to Treat Acoustical Problems

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List of Tables Chapter 2: Architectural Programming 2-1 Recommended Space Allocations for

Army Band Training Facilities

Chapter 3: General Design Considerations 3-1 Recommended Sound Isolation

Criteria for Band Training Facilities

Chapter 4: Space Criteria 4-1 Typical Modular Instrument Storage

System for 45 Person Band 4-2 Recommended Toilet/Shower Fixture

Counts Chapter 5: Practical Approaches For Acoustic Construction 5-1 Typical Performance Ranges of Sound

Isolating Constructions 5-2 Suggested Minimum Wall Separation

Constructions 5-3 Recommended Ceiling Treatment 5-4 Approximate Acoustical Absorptivity of

Room Finishes and Treatments

Chapter 6: Illustrative Designs 6-1 Space Allocations: New 45 Person

Band Training Facility 6-2 Space Allocations: New 65 Person

Band Training Facility 6-3 Space Allocations: Renovation of

6150 SF Battalion Headquarters for 45 Person Band Training Facility

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March 1983 FORWARD

Foreword The Design Guide (DG) series is issued by the Engineer-ing Division, Engineering and Construction Directorate, Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Department of the Army.

This Design Guide has been prepared to assist in the planning, programming, and design of the Army Band Training Facilities. The goal of these facilities is to provide spaces appropriate to the specific needs of Army Bands for practice, rehearsal and other functions in support of their military mission. The guide not only states basic design criteria, but also provides means by which the user can apply the criteria in individual ways to respond to local requirements.

Guidance contained in this document is applicable to all new construction and to projects involving additions, modernization, renovations, or improvements to existing facilities. It is intended for use by Facility Engineers, Dis-trict Engineers, Army Band Officers and personnel, and architects and engineers designing Army Band Training Facilities.

Development of this guide was under the direction of the Building Technology Section, Architectural and Building Systems Branch, of the Engineering Division. Preparation of the Design Guide was the result of Contract No.

DACA87-81-C-0127 for planning and design services by Arrowstreet Inc., of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and their acoustics consultants, Bolt Beranek and Newman, of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The functional requirements have been developed in conjunction with, and approved by, the Army Bands Office, of the U.S. Adjutant General Center, Washington, D.C.

This Guide is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Additional copies are available from the USACE Publications Depot, 890 South Pickett Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22304. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements to CDR USACE (DAEN-ECE-A), Wash, D.C. 20314.

FOR THE COMMANDER

WILLIAM N. McCORMICK, JR.

Chief, Engineering Division Directorate of Engineering and Construction

March 1983 Introduction

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Contents page

1-1 Using This Chapter 1-2 Purpose 1-3 Scope 1-4 Organization 1-5 Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Programming B. Design

1-6 References 1-7 Glossary

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1-1 Using This Chapter This chapter describes the purpose, scope and organiza-tion of this Design Guide for Army Band Training Facilities.

It discusses the roles and responsibilities of participants in the project process, and provides a reference list of related military regulations and technical manuals useful in the development of these facilities.

1-2 Purpose The purpose of this Design Guide is to provide guidance and basic criteria for the planning and design of Army Band Training Facilities (Category Code 171-15). This involves several stages and types of activities:

A. Evaluation and Improvements. This Design guide provides criteria against which existing band facilities, build-ings proposed for renovation for band use, and new designs can be evaluated. Criteria are provided for assess-ment in terms of architectural program, spatial and struc-tural suitability, building organization and relationships, and the design of individual activity spaces. Improvements to existing facilities, through renovation and better space utilization and operation, can be applied by local band and engineer personnel, based on such assessment and on the design guidance in this document.

B. Planning and Programming. This Guide provides general guidance for Army Bank officers and personnel, and Facility Engineer personnel, for project planning and programming for band facilities, and initiating projects for military construction programs. The Design Guide provides specific guidance for the selection of appropriate sites or existing buildings to renovate, and for development of the architectural program, including the preparation and sub-mission of required documents.

C. Design. As the basic instrument governing the design of Army Band Training Facilities, this Guide provides the design principles and criteria for conceptual design and design development of all sizes of band facilities. The guide-lines focus on the development of realistic, cost-effective

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They specifically address the issues of acoustical design, renovation, and practical construction approaches, which are particularly important in the development of band facilities.

These guidelines are intended to be used throughout the design process, by all the participants in this process: Band officers and personnel, Facility Engineers, District Engineers, and design architects and engineers. They are to be coordinated with other Army regulations and Depart-ment of Defense (DOD) criteria and procedures.

1-3 Scope A. Types of Band Facilities. This Design guide is directly applicable to training facilities for the regular Active Duty Army bands. The criteria and illustrative designs specific-ally address the two standard sizes required for such bands

— 45 person and 65 person. While the personnel compo-sition and functions of these bands are relatively standard-ized, there are minor local variations in operation from post to post, which can be reflected in the facility design.

This Design Guide is also generally applicable to facili-ties for the larger Premier Bands. However, the specifics of band composition, performance groups and activities are different from other bands, and will require modifica-tion and augmentation of the affected function-areas of the band facility. Each of these facilities must be programmed and designed individually, utilizing the general guidance on programming process, functions and space requirements, overall and individual space design criteria, and acousti-cal design considerations found in this Guide. Similarly, the contents of this Design Guide are generally relevant to National Guard and Army Reserve Bands, and should be applied as appropriate to their operations and scale of facility construction.

B. New Construction, Renovations, Additions, and Adap-tive Reuse. This Design Guide is applicable to all projects involving new construction, renovations, additions, or adap-tive reuse for Band Training Facilities. While this docu-ment provides the basic criteria for such facilities, it is not intended to provide all the information required for the identification of project requirements or the successful preparation of project designs. Additional information must be obtained at the installation level in order to identify the unique requirements of local bands and their activities, and the design constraints and opportunities of the physi-cal context and sites. This guide does include illustrative examples to assist the responsible local personnel in devel-opment of their project requirements and designs.

C. Staff-Initiated Interior Design Changes. A major use of this Guide is to aid Army Band personnel and Facility Engineers in evaluating existing facilities and making inte-rior design changes not necessarily involving capital improvement funds. The Design Guide is intended to help these personnel to know what design principles and approaches to follow in making these changes. It provides specific, practical guidance, with how-to-do-it details, for

March 1983 such renovations and small-scale modifications, especially for construction items unique to band training activities and their acoustic implications. Further guidance on inte-rior design is provided in DG 1110-3-122.

1-4 Organization This Guide is organized to aid the reader through the successive steps in the planning, programming, and design process. The organization is intended to allow each dif-ferent user of the Guide to find and use the information perti-nent to their role in the overall project. The chapters into which this Design Guide is divided are as follows:

1. Introduction. Overall purposes, scope and organization of the Design Guide; roles and responsibilities of partici-pants in the project development process; and references useful in the planning and design of band training facilities.

2. Architectural Programming. Functional and space programming for Army Band Training Facilities, including criteria for selection of sites or of existing buildings to renovate.

3. General Design Considerations. The overriding issues of site design, building organization and space design which should control design of the Band Training Facilities, with specific criteria for their implementation. Discussion of special considerations concerning acoustics issues and environmental systems design for band facilities are included.

4. Space Criteria. Functional, architectural, dimensional, relational and technical criteria for each individual space of the Band Training Facilities.

5. Practical Appreaches for Acoustic Construction. Practical, how-to-do-it guidance and typicaI details for construction appropriate to acoustic requirements of Band Training Facilities, including sound isolation, noise control, and room acoustics issues. For additional guidance see DG 1110-3-123.

6. Illustrative Designs. Designs for new facilities for 45 per son and 65 person bands, and for renovation of two typi-cal existing facilities for band use. These are not intended as definitive designs, but rather to exemplify the planning, programming and design guidelines presented in this Design Guide.

1-5 Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the Project Development process for Army Band Training facilities are diagrammatically outlined in Figure 1-1. This represents the procedures for development of facili-ties funded under the Military Construction Army (MCA) program.

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Bend Personnel

Facility Engineer

Installation Commander

District Engineer (or A/E)

Major Command

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Figure 1-1. Band Training Facilities Project Development Process

A. Project Planning and Programming Prior to the steps shown in Figure 1-1, the Installation Planning Board (IPB) must approve an Installation Master-plan, including the site location for proposed Band Train-ing Facilities, and a priority list for new construction and renovation projects. Because of the unique nature of a musical ensemble like the band, and the inherent unique requirements, it is imperative that the Bandmaster ensure that those requirements are represented at every process level, from this very first stage, to effect appropriate prior-ity placement of the Band Training Facilities within the lPB-approved Master Plan.

The “site review” indicated in Figure 1-1 represents a review and possible revisions of previous siting decisions, based on the refined understanding of the specific project func-tional requirements. In addition, a Project Summary (PS) is prepared (see TM 5-800-3), to accompany the initial (one page) DD Form 1391, to provide preliminary information about the project to the MACOM.

1. Project Development Brochure. Upon notification that a Band Training Facility has a high probability of being included in the MACOM’s Short Range Construction Pro-gram (SRCP), the Facility Engineer arranges to have a detailed Project Development Brochure (PDB) prepared, as specified-in AR 415-20 and TM 5-800-3. The functional description of the PDB - the activities and operations of the programs to be included in the facility-is written by the Army Band Officer, with assistance from band personnel, within the guidelines of this Guide. The physi-cal requirements—siting, site development, general archi-tectural and technical aspects—are developed by the Facility Engineer, in interaction with the band personnel. The Facil-ity Engineer also has the option of asking assistance from the District Engineer in preparing the PDB.

The content of the PDB constitutes or summarizes an Architectural Program for the facility. Procedures and cri-teria for development of this are found in Chapter 2 of this Design Guide. The Architectural Program is the document which communicates to the design architects and engi-neers the requirements the building must satisfy: the func-tional program, the space requirements, and critical design criteria and site constraints.

2. Site Review. The site selected for the Band Training Facility in the Installation Master Plan should be reviewed by the Band Officer together with the Facility Engineer.

This review should reflect the considerations presented in

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Figure 1-2. Recently Constructed Army Band Facility (Brucker Hall, the U.S. Army Band and Chorus, Ft. Myer, VA)

Section 2-5 of this Guide. Any modifications desired must be proposed to the Installation Planning Board, for approval in accordance with AR 210-20, Masterplanning for Perma-nent Army Installations.

3. DD Form 1391. DD Form 1391, Military construction Project Data, with detailed justifications, is the essential documentation required for decisions on the project by the Major Command. Instructions for its completion are found in the AR 415-15 and in TM 5-800-3. Army Headquarters uses the DD Form 1391, with MACOM input, to further refine DA construction priorities. The DD Form 1391 is pri-marily the responsibility of the Facility Engineer, with input from band personnel, already largely developed in the PDB process. It is a detailed justification of the need for the project, including descriptions of the general physical charac-teristics of the facility, quantitative data, and cost estimates. The final submittal of DD Form 1391 will have the PDB attached.

B. Design For the remainder of the Project Development Process, primary responsibility shifts to the District Engineer’s office, or the activity charged with construction responsibility.

The District Engineer develops the design criteria, and either handles concept design, final design and construction administration in-house, or contracts the design to an out-side architect/engineer. Although these tasks take place away from the installation, they are based on the func-tional and operational requirements in the PDB and DD Form 1391. There is opportunity for review and approval of the Concept Design by the Facility Engineer and band personnel, and this is critical to insure satisfaction of the users’ projected needs. (see Figure 1-2)

1. Design Services. Architects and engineers selected for design of Army Band Training Facilities shoud be experi-enced in the design of band or music training and perfor-

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March 1983 Introduction mance facilities. They should be able to respond with imagination to the principles and considerations in this Design Guide, and to the individual post’s use program proj-ect criteria and site. The architects must integrate design quality, functional efficiency and cost control, with efficient projects procedures. They must be able to coordinate the technical engineering and other specialist services required, in particular the specialized acoustic engineer-ing capabilities essential to good band facility design.

AR 415-35, Minor Construction.

TM 5-800-3, Project Development Brochures.

TM 5-803-1, Installations Master Planning: Principles and Procedures.

C. Design AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives.

DG 1110-3-122, Design Guide for Interiors.

2. Concept Design. The designer prepares Concept Designs DG 1110-3-123, Architectural Acoustics.

(detailed schematic designs) to define all functional aspects of the facility, and to provide a firm basis for evaluat-ing the total building and site design. Designs are based on the PDB, on functional requirements submitted by the band personnel, on data in DD Form 1391, on prelimi-nary designs and cost estimates previously completed and approved, and on detailed consideration of the criteria in this Design Guide. Concept Designs are reviewed by the Band Officer and his personnel. Based on their recommen-dation, the Facility Engineer determines if the design is in compliance with the program and the criteria in this Design Guide, and communicates this to the District Engineer.

3. Final Design. Final Design is prepared based on the previously approved Concept Designs. This stage does not require approval by the installation personnel, but they should have the opportunity to review the in-process design before completion of Final Design. Upon comple-tion and receipt of appropriate directives from the Chief of Engineers, the District Engineering Office furnishes to the Using Service and the installation commander a copy of all bidding documents along with a notice that the Dis-trict Engineer intends to advertise the project for bids.

Thereafter the project proceeds into construction, under the responsibility of the District Engineering Office.

1-6 References The following references are important in understanding the functions of Army Band Training Facilities, the proce-dures for their planning, design and development as part of military construction programs, and the records to be trans-ferred to the using service upon completion of the project.

A. Functional Requirements.

AR 220-90, Army Bands.

FM 12-50, The Military Bands.

TRADOC PAM 525-13, U.S. Army Operational Concept and Use of Army Bands in Combat Areas.

B. Planning and Project Development.

DOD 4270.1-M, Department of Defense Construction Criteria.

AR 210-20, Master Planning for Permanent Army Installa-tions.

AR 415-15, Military Construction (Army) Program Development.

AR 415-17, Cost Estimating for Military Programming.

AR 415-20, Project Development and Design Approval.

EM 1110-1-103, Design for the Physically Handicapped.

ER 1110-345-100, Design Policy.

ER 1110-345-700, Design Analysis.

ER 1110-345-710, Drawings.

ER 1110-345-720, Specifications TM 5-785, Engineering Weather Data.

TM 5-800-1, Construction Criteria for Army Facilities.

TM 5-800-2, Preparation of Cost Estimates—Military Construction.

TM 5-803-5, Installation Design.

TM 5-805-4, Noise Control for Mechanical Equipment.

TM 5-805-10, Acoustical Treatment.

TM 5-807-10, Signage.

TM 5-809-1 through 5 and 8 through 11, Structural Design.

TM 5-810-1 through 6, Mechanical Design.

TM 5-811-1 through 4, Electrical Design.

TM 5-812-1, Fire Protection.

TM 5-813-1 through 5, Water Distribution Systems.

TM 5-814-1, Water Supply for Fire Protection.

TM 5-814-1, Sanitary Engineering TM 5-822-2 Design for Roads, Streets, Walks and Open Storage Areas.

TM 5-830-2 and 4, Planting Design.

D. Completion Records AR 415-10, General Provisions for Military Construction.

1-7 Glossary Presented below are definitions of technical terms used throughout this guide, with which all readers may not be familiar. These are practical definitions, designed to apply only to the usage of these terms in this document.

Absorption: absorption of sound, as by a material which soaks up sound energy so that less sound is reflected back into the room.

Acoustics: The science of sound including its production, transmission and effects, and the qualities that determine the value of a room or enclosed space with respect to hearing.

Architectural Program (or Space Program): a list of all spaces required in a building, usually including informa-tion about the areas (square footages) and activities to be accommodated, and the design characteristics desired in each room.

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Attenuation: reduction; in this case, of sound level, especially by walls and other barriers between two rooms.

Auditory Health Hazard: sound of such loudness or fre quency as to cause injury to the ears and impair hearing, permanently or temporarily.

Batt Insulation, acoustical: fiberglass or other fibers, bonded loosely - specifically designed to absorb sound (as opposed to thermal insulation).

CFM: cubic feet per minute; a measure of the movement of a liquid or a gas (usually used to describe conditioned air), in quantities of one cubic foot of volume passing a given point in one minute.

Cast-in Place Concrete: concrete poured into forms in its final location; forms are subsequently removed; see Precast Concrete.

Clerestory Windows: windows inserted in the section of wall between an upper and lower roof.

Decibel: a unit for measuring the relative loudness of sound, equal approximately to the smallest degree of difference of loudness ordinarily detectable by the human ear (logarithmically related to the actual sound energy).

Diffusion: distribution of sound throughout the room under consideration; uniform distribution rather than focusing of sound in one place is the goal, and this is accomplished through varying the positions and types of surfaces, and the distribution of absorption within the room.

Earth Berm: a mound of earth, usually man-made.

Environmental Systems: equipment and assemblies to condition air in a building for human comfort or other tech-nical requirements; usually includes heating, cooling, ventilating, dehumidifying, and filtering impurities.

Flanking Path: a way for sound to circumvent a barrier; for example, a metal tube that goes around the end of a sound-isolating wall between two rooms, thus serving as a con-duit for sound to bypass the barrier.

Flutter echo: a ringing noise caused by a pattern of repeti tive sound reflections along the same path, such as between two parallel hard surfaces.

Frequency: the number of oscillations of sound waves per unit of time; the higher the frequency, the higher the pitch of the sound; a sound isolating or sound absorbing material has different effectiveness at different frequencies.

Gasket: a flexible strip of material which is compressed to make a tight seal; for example, a material pressed by a door against the door frame.

Gypsum Wallboard (GWB) gypsum plaster manufactured into stiff, paper-covered boards, which are attached to the building structure to make walls; joints between the boards are sealed and smoothed to form a continuous surface; also called sheetrock.

Glazing: glass, as installed in a window.

Hertz (Hz): the number of cycles of oscillation of sound waves per second; a measure of frequency.

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Installation Master Plan: an integrated series of documents which presents in graphic, narrative, and tabular form the present composition of the installation and the plan for its orderly and comprehensive development to perform its various missions in the most efficient and economical manner over a 20-year period.

Isolation: keeping noise either in or out of a room by means of constructions that reduce the amount of sound passing through; see also “Attenuation”.

Loudness: intensity of sound, which may be graded from soft to loud; loudness depends primarily on the sound power of the stimulus (source), but also on the frequency and wave form of the stimulus, as modified by the room surfaces:

sound can be absorbed that would otherwise be reflected back into the room to add to the loudness; measured in decibels.

Live Room: a room with an unusually small amount of sound absorption, and thus much reverberation; a “dead” room has a large amount of absorption, so sounds quickly die out.

Life Cycle Costing: estimating building costs for the entire expected useful life of the building, including operating and repair costs, in addition to the usual considerations for initial construction cost.

MCA Program: Military Construction, Army; including the planning, programming, designing, budgeting, construction, and disposal of major and minor construction of Army facilities, acquisition of real estate, and other supporting activities.

Noise Criteria (NC): a grading scale of levels of noise in — decibels, based on tests of speech interference and annoy-ance considerations; a room is assigned an NC rating, stating acceptable background noise, based on how criti-cal interference and annoyance by outside sounds will be; for example, a room that requires almost total silence should allow only a very small amount of interfering noise, and thus would have a low Noise Criterion.

Noise: unwanted sound.

Noise Control: the manipulation of mechanical system noises that result from the conditioning of the space, so they are not objectionable, or so they provide an even back-ground sound level.

Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC): a rating scale for the effectiveness of sound absorbers, measured at the four mid-dle frequencies; high numbers indicate high absorptivity.

The coefficient may be misleading as it does not consider the low frequencies generated by many band instruments.

Plenum: a space above or below a room, into which pres-surized conditioned air is directed, to then pass to the rooms above or below through registers.

Precast Concrete Plank: factory-made concrete planks, delivered to a building site and set by crane on a frame-work to form a floor or roof; to reduce-weight, hollow spaces usually run the length of the plank.

Project Development Brochure (PDB): documents prepared, in two phases, as part of the project develop-

1-6 ment process, which provide the data necessary to program, budget, and initiate design of proposed army construction projects.

Proprietary : item or assembly offered as a package by one manufacturer only, whose performance is guaranteed.

Reflectivity: the ability to redirect, back into a space, sound waves that strike a surface, as opposed to absorbing the waves.

Renovation: construction modification of an existing building for reuse.

Resilient Attachment: a method of attachment to stop transfer of sound and vibration from one material to another; provides superior sound isolation.

Reverberation: persistence of sound in a room after the source has stopped.

Reverberation Time: for a given frequency, the time required, after the source has stopped, for the average sound pressure level, originally in a steady state, to decrease 60 decibels (in other words, to decrease to one millionth of its initial value).

Room Acoustics: The acoustical qualities—loudness, reverberance, etc. — of a room, as determined by its size, shape and finishes; not to be confused with Isolation or Noise Control.

Sealant, Acoustical: a manufactured, permanently flexi-ble material used to fill linear gaps in construction, such as those at joints between two materials, to eliminate openings in sound-isolating barriers.-

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Slab-on-grade Construction: a concrete slab poured on a prepared ground surface, as opposed to a floor slab above the ground surface (with space underneath).

Sound Lock: a vestibule, with two doors, between a music room and another space, designed to isolate noise.

Sound Transmission Class (STC): rating scale for the effectiveness of sound-isolating constructions, based on their attenuation at many different frequencies to arrive at one comparative number; however, like NRC, STC does not consider low-frequency sound as produced by bands.

Splayed Wall: a wall at an oblique angle to another; used for acoustic purposes to diffuse sound and break up unwanted echoes.

Standing Wave: an accentuation of sound at specific frequencies caused by room dimensions that are equal to or multiples of each other.

STC-Rated Ceiling: an assembly consisting typically of a metal support grid hangers and acoustical tiles, proprietary to a particular manufacturer, whose performance as a sound attenuator has been tested by an independent labora-tory and found to be in the range of STC 35-44.

Suspended Acoustical Ceiling: an assembly consisting of a metal support grid, hangers and mineral fiber or fiber-glass tiles; always NRC-rated, but not always STC-rated.

Zoning: dividing a building design or building site design into areas of some functional similarity for planning purposes.

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Chapter 2:

Architectural Programming

Contents 2-1 Using this Chapter 2-2 Programming Process 2-3 Functions Program

A. Overall Functions B. Specific Functions

2-4 Space Program 2-5 Site and Building Selection

A. Site Evaluation Criteria B. Building Suitability Criteria page

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2-1 Using this Chapter This chapter provides guidance for developing the Architec-tural Program for the Band Training Facility, and criteria for selecting an appropriate site for new construction or an existing building to renovate.

Included are discussion of the steps and considerations involved in the programming process, a description of the functions the building is to accommodate and their requirements, and the recommended set of spaces. The chapter provides recommended space programs including square footage allocations for all spaces, for the two stan-dard size facilities. This programming process is primarily the work of the band personnel with assistance from the Facility Engineer. The product of this process—the Architec-tural Program—directs the engineers and designers in the requirements the facility design must meet, and pro-vides the basis for development of the DD Form 1391 and Project Development Brochure (see Paragraph 1-5 of this Guide, AR 415-15, and AR 415-20).

The site selection criteria are to be applied in the site review process described in Paragraph 1-5, Responsibilities in the project development process (see also AR 210-20).

Because many bands are accommodated in reused facilities, criteria for evaluation of existing buildings are emphasized. These site and building selection delibera-tions should involve joint consideration by the band person-nel and the Facility Engineer/lnstallation Masterplanner.

2-2 Programming Process The steps involved in developing an Architectural Program for the band facility are shown in Figure 2-1. This is a part of the project development process presented in Para-graph 1-5 and Figure 1-1 of this Design Guide, leading to the DD Form 1391 and Project Development Brochure outputs. While this process and the considerations involved are generally applicable, each post may adapt the proc-

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Architectural Programming ess and modify the recommended function and space pro-grams presented in this chapter, as appropriate to local band operations and planning requirements. The key steps of the process include:

A. Functional Description and Analysis. In this phase, band personnel develop a complete picture of the local Army Band training activities required to be accommodated, within the guidelines of this Guide. This includes consider-ation of the list of functions in which the band is involved and required for its support, the numbers and types of peo-ple involved in each, their schedules, equipment require-ments, and specific activity flows.

Paragraph 2-3 presents the issues to consider in this task and a model Functions Program, which is the product of this phase. The functions included in this model, and the standards provided in R 220-90, must be considered in light of the specific local band function pattern, in developing the program for the individual post.

B. Spatial Implications. This involves consideration of the space accommodation issues of the functions program developed above—both overall facility criteria and individ-ual activity needs, and priorities to be applied when necessary. Analysis is required of dimensional and quan-tity needs, desired spatial characteristics and relationships, and critical technical issues, in support of each of the activi-

March 1983 ties to be accommodated. Guidance in these considera-tions is given in Chapter 3, General Design Considerations, and Chapter 4, Individual Space Criteria.

C. Space Program. The outcome of the above considera-tions is an articulated space and performance require-ments program for the facility. This includes the proposed set of function-spaces and, for each, the proposed size, number, spatial character, relationships, critical dimensions, furnishings and equipment, acoustic and other technical criteria. Paragraph 2-4 presents summary space programs with function-spaces and area requirements. Chapter 4 provides the criteria for full development of the space-by-space program requirements.

D. Site/Building Selection. Once the space program is developed and the overall building and site area require-ments are known, site selection and evaluation of exist-ing buildings for renovation to meet these requirements can take place. Criteria for consideration in these evaluations are presented in Paragraph 2-5.

E. Test by Design. Initial sketch designs test the validity of the functional analyses and space proposals made in the programming process. This should be done on the basis of the site selected for construction or existing build-ing chosen for renovation, with its particular constraints and potentials. The sketch designs permit analysis of the

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Figure 2-1. Space Programming Process

2-2 match to local band requirements and broaden the under- 1. Rehearsal. Space is required for rehearsal of the diverse standing of the space needs and use. This may result in range of performance groups: (see Figure 2-2) revisions to the space program, prior to initiation of facil-ity design and development.

2-3 Functions Program The description presented here of the general and specific functions an Army Band Training Facility must accommo-date is generally valid for Active and Reserve Component Bands. While it is recognized that each band may have slightly different operating practices, only minor variations in the functions program should be made for a specific band facility. Substantive program changes may hinder future changes in mission operations emphases.

The Band Officer and his senior personnel—Associate Commander, Enlisted Bandleader, performance group leaders, etc.—should review the functions description pre-sented here and note minor differences in their local operation. These local notes should be incorporated into the Architectural Program, to inform the facility designers of the accommodation requirements as explicitly as possible, Concert Band-full band strength, including brass, woodwind, and percussion sections.

Marching Band-full band strength, including brass, woodwind, and percussion sections.

Stage Band-approximately 18 to 25 members; typically two per band; for dance-band music.

Show Band-approximately 12 members; may be more than one; play popular music.

Jazz Combo-5-6 members.

Various Ensembles-popular music groups, brass choir, percussion, bluegrass, etc.; varies by post.

Chorus-typically included in a 65 person band and not in a 45; drawn from same full band strength.

Simultaneous rehearsals of two or more of any of the medium-sized groups or sections may need to be held.

Rehearsals sometimes include visitors and additional players in small numbers, beyond the band personnel themselves.

Practice. (see Figure 2-3)and should be reflected in a modified, Iocally appropriate 2. .. , , .

space program.

A. Overall Function The overall function of the facility is that of rehearsal and practice for an Army Band. The building is for the band personnel and their serious musical activities, and support functions required for operation of the band. Recreation and relaxation activities take place, before or after prac-tice and performance functions, as part of the band’s active daily schedule. Performance and visitor use of the facility is minor. Rehearsal and practice are always the priority functions to accommodate.

There are two required sizes of Active Duty Bands, to which this Design Guide is directly addressed—45 person and 65 person. At times, a band may not have its full complement of personnel, but the facilities should be designed for these sizes, which are the required levels.

While not directly addressed here, the functions of the larger Premier Bands and of National Guard and Army Reserve Bands are similar in many ways to those presented in this section.

Each Army Band has a multiplicity of diverse performance groups, outlined in 2-3.B.1, below. While the array and size of performance groups are relatively standardized from post to post, local variations exist in performance emphases, schedule and frequency of activities or differ-ent groups, and specific types of small combos, which will effect the use of the building spaces. Each installation’s facility must accommodate the various rehearsal, practice and support needs of its local band.

B. Specific Functions Specific functions to be accommodated in the Army Band Training Facility, and critical issues about their operation, include:

● For individuals or small groups, and sections of perfor-mance groups (2-6 persons).

● Some have large, difficult to set-up or transport instru-ment requirements (e.g., percussion, piano).

3. Performance.

● Not a likely or essential function in Band Training

Facilities, for most line bands; although some bands do have, for small audiences.

● Performances generally take place elsewhere on-post or off-post, as commitments require.

4. Recording. (see Figure 2-4)

● Recordings are made for band training (playback and study), internal Army use, and promotion (such as recruiting). They are mostly on tape, but sometimes records are cut for distribution.

● Not assumed to be professional-quality recording activity,

5. Library. (see Figure 2-5)— .

Music storage and retrieval, for concert-size and marching-size music.

Music layout and distribution for performances and rehearsals.

Music arrangement and copying.

Music sorting and cataloging, care and maintenance.

Reference books and educational materials storage and retrieval.

Phonograph record storage, lending and maintenance.

Library administration.

6. Administration and Operations. (see Figure 2-6)

● Activities of Bandmaster (Commander), Associate Band-master (for 65 person bands only), Enlisted Bandleader, and Non-Commissioned Officers.

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Figure 2-2. Band Rehearsal (The U.S. Army Band and Chorus; Brucker Hall, Ft. Myer, Vs.)

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Operations activities of performance group leaders (brass, ● Refreshments-food vending, coffee, drinks.

woodwind, percussion).

● Mail distribution (optional function; not in all facilities).

Administrative activities, including: transportation, operations, information, training, recruiting/re-enlistment, 8. Storage and Supply (see Figure 2-8) performance commitments, personnel, budget, issues, ● general clerical.

Charge-of-Quarters (CQ) activities (see 9. Transition, below).

Information/communication, within band and externally.

Personal Support. (see Figure 2-7)

Individually-issued uniform and instrument storage.

Instrument cleaning.

Uniform pressing. ●

Showers and changing, before and after or between performances. ●

Toileting.

Relaxation and recreation during break times; lounging, ● cards, table games, magazine reading, pool, ping pong, ● table hockey, etc.

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Unit Supply administration and operation.

Receipt, storage, maintenance, issue and collection, for:

non-issued instruments and uniforms; instrument cases;

equipment, including lighting, electronic equipment, porta-ble generators, etc.; heraldic regalia; expendable musi-cal supplies (reeds, wax, strings); musical instrument repair parts; general and office supplies; and linens (possibly in Band Training Facility; may be handled at barracks, by HQ command or otherwise).

Security is a critical concern, especially for high-cost instru-ments and equipment.

Uniform cleaning-collection and distribution; cleaning typi-cally done out of facility.

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