Standards and Criteria for School Facilities in Abu Dhabi
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Educational Facilities
DESIGN MANUAL March 2012
Standards and Criteria for School Facilities in Abu Dhabi Infrastructure and Facilities Management Division
Table of contents A
Executive Summaryy and Introduction
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School Sites
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School Design
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Performance Standards
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Design Strategies and Processes
Welcome This Design Manual is intended to guide the professionals who are ultimately commissioned to create the architectural designs for a new generation of schools in Abu Dhabi. It touches on issues ranging from planning of the location of new schools, recommending the type of schools to build, to a detailed description of ADEC’s functional, construction, operational and aesthetical expectations. The language used herein is prescriptive and represents values that have to be met or exceeded within a predetermined budget. The standards and criteria presented in this Manual also serve as a “yard stick” against which the adequacy of existing school buildings can be assessed on how they materially support and compliment the ADEC mission. Also included in this Design Manual are a series of practical examples that could be taken at face value, or developed further according to the particular needs of each school design or community. ADEC’s Educational Facilities Design Manual is a continuously evolving document that captures and organizes current state-of-the-art ideas and practical solutions for ADEC school design. As requirements evolve and new materials and construction techniques come to the market, further updated’s will be issued. The underlying vision for this Design Manual is the result of intense interactions between ADEC’s professionals in the Infrastructure and Facilities Division and a very wide representation of the educational sector, ranging from curriculum development to school operations, as well as an international group of consultants. The theme of supporting Learning Communities as a new way of organizing learning spaces was the result of these discussions and has become one of the central elements to be materialized in all the new school designs.
Executive Summary
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Inspired by the transformation that the educational system is going through in Abu Dhabi, this Design Manual intends to support the process. The standards and criteria outlined in this document establish the expectations for the new facilities to be built and renovated, in support of a ne w way of teaching, learning and managing schools and other buildings. School designs that are based on the standards and criteria included in this document will represent a major step forward in meeting the promise outlined in the Abu Dhabi Education Council’s Strategic Plan for P‐12 Education. The successful application of the standards and criteria established in this Manual to site‐ specific projects, still requires a degree of innovation and creativity, for which ADEC count‐ ing on all parties involved in the design process. Included in this Design Manual are a se‐ ries of key performance indicators about making the school building healthier and more comfortable in order to create the conditions for every member of the school commu‐ nity to perform at their highest potential. By setting dimensions and characteristics of spaces, and establishing expectations for light, temperature, ventilation, and indoor air quality, ADEC intends to create environments that will not only be appropriate for learn‐ ing, but also be welcoming and stimulating for students, teachers, administrators and the community. The newly designed facilities will encourage and support a variety of individual, small group and large‐group learning modalities. These facilities will contain resources and spaces that will enhance the delivery of personalized educational programs and services to all stu‐ dents, encourage student‐to‐student, adult‐to‐student, and adult‐to‐adult collaboration. The new schools to be built will be places of culture and tradition that reach out to local communi‐ ties as multi‐functional local resources that encourage parents and families to become partners in the educational process. These new schools will embrace quality teaching and learning in ways that meet the aspirations of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and its fu‐ ture generations. Communities will have a space and a function in the new school designs. Using the pur‐ posely designed community meeting room as their base, parents are to be welcomed to the school in a variety of roles such as assisting in classes, meeting with teachers, plan‐ ning all‐school activities, or the like. After school hours, and subject to management agreements, different portions of the school building may be open to community mem‐ bers for educational and recreational activities including the gymnasium, swimming pool, auditorium, library, cafeteria, design and technology workshop, etc. It is expected that the design quality of the school buildings defined in this Manual, including aesthetics, functionality, durability, cost effectiveness, sustainability, and long term planned main‐ tenance, will be an asset for the local community and serve as an example to be fol‐ lowed by other government and private facilities in Abu Dhabi. ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
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Chapter A—Introduction ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
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Chapter A—Introduction
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The context for creating design standards for world class educational facilities for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi was influenced by many factors, including the Abu Dhabi Education Council’s Strategic Plan 2009‐2019, the Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 by the Urban Planning Council, and the Guidelines established by the Abu Dhabi Brand Office. Educational requirements are inspired by the educational transformation that ADEC is going through which establishes the following expected outcomes: • •
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Students receiving more individualized teaching; Teachers adapting their teaching strategies and techniques to meet Individualized teaching that will have positive effects on student motivation and satisfaction; Students prepared to enter top universities without a foundation year; Teachers with more options in the classroom and greater opportunities of higher performance.
The essence of ADEC’s vision is that education shall be organized around teaching and learning for individual students and small groups, in lieu of large classes and large groups where the teacher is the centre of attention. By considering the needs and interests of each student, teachers can address student readiness, motivation and satisfaction on a personal level and can significantly improve learning and thereby reduce the need for remedial studies and/ or a foundation year at the end of Cycle III. The new school model will expect teachers to treat each student individually, and to collaborate with each other to provide students a richer learning experience. Conventional ‘stand and deliver’ instruction, one subject at a time on a fixed schedule, severely limits individualized learning. The standards contained in this Design Manual, therefore, describe learning spaces that are organized around the philosophy of Learning Communities which must allow and encourage the use of varied modes of instruction suited to achieving exceptional outcomes for individual students and consequently to the whole school. ADEC’s essential aspirations for all students are: • • •
Student academic performance to be at international levels; Improving access to P‐12 education; Preparing of students to enter higher education immediately after
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Vision for Education and School Design in Abu Dhabi
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graduation from secondary school; Strengthening the cultural engagement and the development of active citizens.
To achieve these results, the educational facilities that are required to support the Emirate’s P‐12 students must be designed to sustain modern pedagogy and to provide a flexible, safe and stimulating learning environment which complements a highly effective teaching and learning process. Such facilities must provide a framework to support student‐ centred, technologically and resource‐rich learning across all curricular areas , and serve as a teaching and learning resource itself.
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ADEC’s Approach to School Design ADEC expects that all school facilities will be:
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Educationally Effective ‐ provide superior teaching and learning environments that accommodates present and future needs. Stimulating and Vibrant ‐ provide environments that stimulate creativity and provide vibrancy. Healthy and Productive ‐ enable students and teachers to achieve maximum potential by providing healthy, safe, and comfortable environments. Cost Effective ‐ provide facilities that save both, capital as well as operating costs over time by being efficient to build, maintain, and operate. Sustainable ‐ minimize environmental impacts and maximize the use of nonpolluting, renewable resources. Community Centred and Culturally Appropriate ‐ create schools that are integral parts of their surrounding communities.
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All the requirements and strategies defined in this Manual must be followed very closely, although creativity and innovation should also be an integral part of the design process. Design teams are encouraged to seek solutions that heighten educational effectiveness and provide long term value. Imagination should be put to work by looking at examples of other building types, solutions already adopted in other latitudes with similar climate and socioeconomic conditions, by a thorough review of the latest publications, and active participation in trade events. Inspiration about images, shapes, textures and colors should be drawn from the community and cultural context which the project will serve. Respect for local culture and natural environment are mandatory, though design solutions must also seek creative approaches to highlight and add value to the local context. By implementing both passive and active strategies it is expected that new facilities will minimize energy waste while also generating a significant portion of the energy they consume, on‐site. It is also intended that students and communities will have the opportunity to monitor these strategies and eventually become a leading force in spreading ideas and specific actions on the benefits of ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
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the design process. This will include setting all standards and criteria, as well as monitoring the entire process from inception to the final construction documentation for tender. The Facilities Management Division is responsible for: • Planning the number and location of schools to be built or renovated every year; • Overseeing construction and maintenance of infrastructure and school facilities • Developing and updating standards for school buildings, furniture, laboratories, etc. ; • Providing quality assurance and quality control, and overseeing the design process of government schools, ADEC professional staff will take an active role during the design process in order to: • Suggest options • Clarify expectation • Explain approved policies • Ensure coordination between the parties • Assist with cross referencing experiences among consultants • Alert teams about possible slippages of schedule or budget • Review design submissions for compliance with Design Manual and ADEC’s policies • Recommend the approval of each design phase
Chapter A—Introduction
sustainable school buildings throughout the Emirate and beyond.
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The Concept of Learning Communities The concept of learning communities have been evolving for decades under many different names: schools‐within‐a‐school, pods, houses, families, academies and
small learning communities. All share common characteristics and objectives: • •
Schools are subdivided into small groups/communities of teachers and students possibly serving one or multiple grade levels at the same time. The objective is to create an intimate environment in which teachers and students can work together over time and get to know each other well.
The drawing below represents three of the ten possible degrees of openness of the educational space provided by our consultants. We are currently adopting the Learning Studio Model (4) that could over time be transformed into a Learning Suite Model (7) by simply bringing down some strategically located partitions. The Student Advisory Model (9) is considered a superior level of integration that may possibly be achieved after we had a full evaluation of our designs. In a Learning Community: • Every student is well known by one or more teachers and their learning needs are treated individually. • The core disciplines are combined into an integrated learning program. • Students and teachers spend most of each day working within their learning community and go into the larger school for specialized studies such as physical education, the library and food services. • Teachers draw on their individual expertise/skills while collaborating across disciplines. Teachers have the proximity needed to conveniently talk about instruction and their students every day, or as needed. A10 ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
The teachers in each community collectively define how classroom space and time are to be used. Instructional methods, including technology, the sizes and nature of ever‐changing student groups, and how the disciplines within the community are to be integrated is facilitated by a building design that is flexible.
Typically, a Learning Community will be comprised of: • • • • •
Four to five classrooms One science/ art room A breakout space Teachers’ stations Storage and toilets.
Student/ teacher configurations could be as flexible as below: Outside learning areas provide additional opportunities for student and teacher interaction in a different setting.
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Content and Organization of the Manual This Design Manual contains design standards, criteria and minimum requirements to which the design of all new, renovated and expanded schools must adhere. It is used in site selection, the writing of the brief of each particular project, and it is given at the beginning of the design process, to the architectural design firms and project managers to guide the development of our school designs. Specific goals of this Design Manual are:
Establish optimal standards and criteria for school design. Provide design guidance through defining strategies for project design teams to work with. Ensure that requirements are followed through setting on specific processes and deliverable. The drawings contained herein are indicative of ADEC’s expectations under ideal circumstances. Site constraints or additional programmatic requirements may lead to slightly different solutions, in which case constant communication with ADEC will be required to assure the approval of any deviations from this Manual. A electronic copy of the Design Manual with possible updates and addendum can be found at:
For updates please go to: http://www.adec.ac.ae and follow Publications link.
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Chapter B School Sites
Chapter B—School Sites
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School Area of Influence
School buildings are to provide service to the surrounding community for which they have been strategically located, configured, and sized. To achieve this, a rational process that includes demographic and territorial analysis shall be followed. ADEC expects that approximately 1/3 of students will walk to and from school while travelling not more than 5 to 10 minutes on safe secondary streets; 1/3 of students will be dropped off and picked up by their parents by travelling no more than 10 to 20 minutes by private transport; and 1/3, depending on the age and maturity of the students, will arrive at school and return home in school buses by travelling between 20 to 30 minutes. These proportions may be different, community by community, and may change over time, depending on the availability and characteristics of public transportation. There is a great benefit in locating new school facilities centrally in the communities they serve. This is particularly important in new developments where exists an opportunity for planning school facilities at the same time as housing and other public facilities. The first step in determining the specific requirements for a new school facility is to establish the characteristics of the population it will serve, whether Emirati nationals, expats or a mixed population In each case the standards to be applied for these varied populations are different, and will affect the design of proposed structures. The second step is to conduct a study to establish the age composition of the community, and to establish what will be the demand for educational services in a planning horizon of at least five years.
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Ethnic and national lines, as well as physical disruptions such as highways, creeks, and other barriers, should be taken into consideration when determining the catchment area for a school facility. Potential differential in student yields and community expectations will also be important factors in school location decisions and territorial distribution. When private school services are available, or possible, in a certain given area, the demand on ADEC’s schools can be discounted to a rate which will be determined by ADEC on case by case basis. Unless otherwise indicated by ADEC, most of school facilities shall be planned for a single gender. This will require the design of an equivalent facility for the other gender to be located in the same community. For example, if in a given area there is a potential enrolment of 2500 students for Cycle I, a provision shall be made to have two schools for 1250 each, one for boys and one for girls. If the potential enrolment is 1250 students or less a two‐gender school is needed. Kindergartens will mix genders and be attached to girl’s Cycle 1 schools unless otherwise stipulated by ADEC. Two‐gender schools will require slightly bigger sites because of the duplication of some facilities and the need for segregation of access and egress. In densely consolidated urban settings, the option of using community facilities for school use should be considered while keeping in mind that student safety and security is paramount. Conversely, and provided the appropriate use agreements are in force, school facilities shall also be used by communities, after school hours. It is considered that having parents and family members in close relationship with the school.
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School Type and Size
The required dimensions of the school site will be determined by the following variables: • • •
The population of school age children living within the boundaries of the catchment area as determined by unobstructed travel distances. The type of school (Kindergarten, Cycle I, II, or III) needed in the community and its specific programmatic needs. Consideration of the efficient use of space, including an adequate allowance for expected growth.
In dense urban areas, the stacking of some educational space, administrative, and service areas will be permitted as to allow for other functional areas to be on the ground floor such as: kindergarten classrooms, classrooms for lower grades in Cycle I schools, kitchens and play fields. Preferably, Cycle I schools, will not exceed a ground plus one floor configuration and Cycle II and III schools will not exceed a
ground plus two floors configuration. In extreme situations, other configurations could be acceptable, but only after consideration is given to the possibility of providing underground parking, roof top physical education facilities, and/or the use for school purpose of nearby community facilities like auditoriums, swimming pools, etc. Cycle I school students will feed into Cycle II schools and subsequently Cycle II schools will feed students into Cycle III schools. Ideally, the three types of schools will be close to each other, and the same group of students will move seamlessly from one school to the next, As urban and regional networks are generally irregular, an overall approach should be adopted looking at the school network, as a whole, using geographic information systems to explore possible alternatives.
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The combination of schools of two or more different Cycles on one site is acceptable in areas where low student populations could lead to under utilized school facilities. In general terms, it is advisable to have a kindergarten on the same site as a Cycle I school. Stand‐alone kindergartens are acceptable where the service is not available within a reasonable walking or driving distance. Typically for a Cycle I school for 1250 students, the total built up area required would be 18,000 m2, and the site requirement for a ground plus one building is 30,400 m2. By using a configuration of ground plus two floors the site requirements may be reduced by about 2000 m2.
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Site Selection Criteria Site dimensions shall be sufficient to accommodate the building footprint to the most favourable orientations, adequate outdoor learning and physical education spaces, access to convenient parking, and have well designed pedestrian and vehicular paths, as well as ample green area. Except in densely populated urban areas school sites should provide for not less than a 30 % increase in the footprint against either possible growth or the addition of other facilities.
Site selection will start with the analysis of several possible options that are to be graded in consideration of safety, suitability and convenience. The cost of land shall not be a consideration for site selection. If no suitable site is found in a given community that needs a school, a change of land use and/or the demolition of existing structures in an appropriate location shall be addressed with the pertinent authorities. Characteristics of undesirable sites for school development include: • Sites within 3 km of an existing airport runway or a potential airport runway included in an airport master plan. The distance shall be measured from the nearest portion of the runway to the most adjacent portion of the school site. • Sites within potentially unsafe distances from high voltage power transmission lines. Distances are from the edge of the power line easement
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30 m from an easement for a 50‐133 kV line. 45 m from an easement for a 220‐ 230 kV line. 110 m from an easement for a 500‐550 kV line.
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Landfill or dump areas. Proximity to chemical plants, oil fields, refineries, fuel storage facilities, nuclear generating power plants. Agriculture areas where heavy use of pesticides or fertilizers have been heavily used.
Sites within 100 m of cellular/ mobile telephone towers. Sites within 500 m of any facility that might emit or handle hazardous materials, substances or wastes. Distances are from the edge of the nearest portion of the facility site to the nearest portion of the school site. Sites with above or below ground unprotected pressurized gas, or gasoline pipelines. Sites within 500 m of an easement of an above ground or underground unprotected high‐pressure water pipeline. Sites within 100 m of major propane storage tanks or a gas station. Sites that are within 400 m of malls, movie theatres, universities, or other places of great attraction of people and cars. Sites near major highways, streets, rail tracks or stations that produce source of excessive levels of noise and/ or pollution. Sites with an excessive slope that would create an excessively high demand for costly design features such as retaining walls, earthwork removal or redistribution, ramps, or stepping. Sites within 300 m of major hospital or fire station. Distances are from the edge of the nearest portion of the facility site to the nearest portion of the school site. Sites within 800 m of major roadways where explosives might be carried and within 500 m where combustible or poisonous gases are transported. Sites that would adversely affect the local environment or would not be able to serve as an amenity to the local community. Sites with very irregular shapes, or unusable sectors.
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to the nearest portion of the school site. Restrictions are as follows:
Vision & Goals Chapter B—School Sites
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Site Security and Site Access Learning activities require securable sites that feature controlled access for the protection of the students, staff and visitors. The following are the most important requirements for all school projects:
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Perimeter walls and/or fences around school sites that provide security for the entire campus, including play fields and green areas. Fences and/or walls at boy’s schools maybe of a more open design which allow for views into the campus. Girl’s schools must have a more opaque design that prohibits views to the recreational and sports areas of the school campus. When possible, walls and fencing shall be integrated into architectural designs to enhance and compliment the characteristics of buildings that occupy the campus. Designers are encouraged to find interesting textures, colors and shapes for perimeter walls. Perimeter walls shall not block views to the entrance of the school and to the access to community facilities. Gates at access points for the loading dock area for kitchens and heavy equipment should have the shortest possible distance to public streets. Gates shall open the full width of the access drives and be the height of the adjacent perimeter walls. Service entries shall be away from main entrances provided for students and communities. Building façades shall to be designed and integrated visually with the
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Parking, Pick‐up and Drop‐Off Site designs for parking, pick‐up and drop‐off shall be developed in a manner that allows convenient access to the school building without the need for pedestrians to cross major flows of traffic, or to travel significant distances from the parking lot to the school entrance. The following are the primary requirements for parking, pick‐up and drop‐off: • Distances between parking and drop off areas and school main entrance, shall be as short as possible. • Staff and visitor parking spaces shall be shaded. • Clear signage for visitors from parking areas to pedestrian entry, bus drive, service entry, drop‐off/ pick‐up in shall be provided both Arabic and English.
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boundary wall and landscape. Specially marked entry locations into community use spaces shall be provided. Clear and safe routes for community use spaces from public ways and from parking areas shall be provided. Lighting systems to connect school entrances, walkways, and parking areas for night use by the community shall be designed. A well defined shaded pedestrian path shall be established from the parking and drop off areas to the main entrance. Conduct shade studies to ensure proper shading of pathways and drop‐off areas. Visual supervision of the main entry from administrative areas, shall be provided. Schools that integrate different Cycles into a single campus shall feature separate entrances for each Cycle group. School sites for more than 1500 students shall be considered as very exceptional and designs for these large campuses shall allow for multiple, smaller and distinct, entry areas for each cycle within the school. Blind spots that prohibit the ability of the staff to adequately supervise all areas of the site and within the school shall be avoided. Single riser change in level is a tripping hazard and is not allowed in any part of the site. If level difference is required, a minimum of two risers shall be provided. If the level difference is more than 450 mm, then fall protection like railings shall be provided. Provide swing type steel gate in certain locations to control access to parking lots and/or drop‐off areas. These would be studied and resolved on case by case basis in early site design. In some urban situations, two way communication at the gate may be needed.
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Traffic signage shall conform to both ADEC and local requirements. An accessible entry route for those with physical disabilities from handicapped parking spaces shall be provided. Avoid mountable curbs at entrances and drop‐offs to avoid unauthorized parking on pedestrian areas. Design curbs carefully so that they do not allow vehicles to park on the sidewalks and hardscapes. Use decorative planting and bollards, if needed. Pick‐up and drop‐off driveways shall be located off secondary roadways .
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Pick‐up and drop‐off driveways shall be located such that no student shall cross vehicular traffic when dropped off. Drop off lanes shall allow for a minimum queue of 10 cars and 4 school buses at any given time, but it is not intended that buses will park on school grounds. Parking spaces as per the Department of Transportation requirements shall be provided. Car and bus drop off and pick up areas shall be separated. Bus drop off shall be designed such that the buses do not need to back‐off.
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Landscape School facilities shall be designed from the inside out, giving primary importance to addressing functional issues derived from the needs of the learning process. Outdoor learning spaces should be inviting social, recreational and educational spaces that can be used to teach about the environment, natural science, as well as be safe places in which to do research and conduct experiments. Outdoor learning areas shall be designed as inviting places for students to read or conduct their study in a quiet setting. The most important requirements include:
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School facilities shall be designed giving the upmost importance to address functional issues derived from the learning process needs. Outdoor learning spaces are wonderful social, recreational and educational spaces that, used well can teach children not only about the environment, but also about science, research, experiments amongst other things enhancing science and literacy programs. Outdoor learning areas are great places to have students read stories and engage in their book in a quiet setting. Teachers can take students on “nature” tours, bug and leaf hunts, and learning about the outdoor world in an outdoor setting. School play grounds are very important for the development of a child and not just for play but for development of cognitive and motor skills for young growing bodies. The playground equipment should be age appropriate and properly designed to benefit the child’s development, encouraging children to exert themselves, build strength and improve lifetime benefits in improved health and fitness. Design building such that an internal shaded courtyard is created that may be used for assembly purposes for the whole school (or each gender in mixed gender school. Provide clear delineation of the main entry to the school which should re emphasize with architectural and decorative elements like murals and water fountains and well as shades and protection from the weather. Outdoor learning areas that are appropriately shaded. Designs that do not create excessively long narrow spaces between buildings and the perimeter walls or fences. Outdoor spaces should provide at least 5 meters clear distance between buildings and perimeter walls and fences, while limiting the length of such spaces to no longer than 30 meters in any straight parallel situation Should provide clear delineation of the main entry to the school which should be emphasized with architectural and decorative elements like murals, sculptures and water fountains, as well as shade and protect from the weather.
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Main academic areas shall be situated on areas of the site that offer the most privacy for students and teachers. Drop off and parking areas shall be out of the boundary walls as long as they are within the school site limits and there is visual adult supervision. Landscape design should enhance the visual quality of school campus while improving the microclimate and offering learning opportunities Local site vegetation shall be preserved. Non invasive, indigenous vegetation or adapted suitable vegetation shall be adopted. Age appropriate outdoor play ground equipment is required in all Cycle I schools. Physical education fields for students should be able to double up to be used
by communities for training and competition, but will not require bleachers unless by a specific community requirement and under special management agreements. Design the fields to accommodate bleachers in the future if needed.
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Community Integration Schools have the potential to be integral parts of community life. The involvement of families and prominent members of society in education, through the shared use of facilities can positively influence the culture of schools as well as impact positively on the surrounding society. Further, this will help to build a political constituency that shows support for public education and emphasize to educators their responsibility for ongoing improvements.
Parental cooperation increases confidence in teachers and administrators, reduces behaviour problems, and boosts student achievement; it also demonstrates to educators that parents specifically, and the adult community at large, are proactive participants in the education process.
Educational facilities shall be designed to meet a variety of community needs by: •
Helping meet some of the community’s educational, recreational, and wellness needs. • Being accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities. • Encouraging active parental involvement and presence in school activities. • Supporting relationships with local businesses that are productive to students and supportive of the local economy. • Promoting participation by members of the community in a variety of ways,
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Including mentorships, apprenticeships and other learning opportuni‐ ties based on work and service. Containing shared public spaces that are accessible year round, on al‐ ternate schedules. Being places where creative space configurations expand school use, where learning occurs after school, at night, and on weekends, and where school‐to‐school partnerships, links with businesses, and col‐ laborations with higher education are encouraged and supported.
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Chapter C Chapter C School Design School Design
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The educational program analysis is the basis for the space programming. Each educational space has an hourly availability which is the result of multiplying the number of periods a week, times the number of days in a week, which for ADEC’s school is either 35 or 45 hours per week. Such availability is usually discounted by a utilization factor that ranges between 80 to 90%. The use requirements for each space are determined by the number of periods a week that a particular subject is taught in a particular space, times the number of student groups that take a particular subject. The formula utilized to qualify the number of spaces for each specialize room is the following: Number of periods Number of groups/ per week taught in sections taking that that room. class Number of specialized = Number of periods Utilization Factor rooms per week that the room is available. Apply 86% utilization factor for all cycles and subjects. Periods per week per subject in Cycle I
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Optimal configurations Ideally the total enrolment of a school builds in increments of 20 for kindergartens and in increments of 25 for Cycle I and 30 for Cycle II and Cycle III. Therefore, full cohorts of students are multiples of 20, 25 or 30 times the number of grades per Cycle. Other configurations are acceptable as well, but they will require mixing grade levels in Learning Communities, or possibly having some additional classrooms out of the Learning Community configuration.
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The types and numbers of spaces required to support the educational program are determined in discussions and calculations done with the educators and school operators. For each particular project, site specific space program are determined by multiplying the number of students/ users/ groups by the unit area in m2 for each particular space. A typical example is provided below: Two gender Cycle I (1250 Students) plus KG
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Two gender Cycle I (1250 Students) plus KG (continued)
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Two gender Cycle I (1250 Students) plus KG (continued)
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Two gender Cycle I (1250 Students) plus KG (continued)
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Single gender Cycle II and III (1200 Students)
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Single gender Cycle II and III (1200 Students) (continued)
Single gender Cycle II, III
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Single gender Cycle II and III (1200 Students) (continued)
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Two gender Cycle I, II and III (920 Students)
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Two gender Cycle I, II and III (920 Students) (continued)
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Chapter C—School Design
Two gender Cycle I, II and III (920 Students) (continued)
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Chapter C—School Design
Space Analysis
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Learning Community. Kindergarten. Relationship diagram
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community. Kindergarten. Example with 4 Classes.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community. Cycle I,II,III Relationship diagram.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community. Cycle I,II,III Layout option
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Chapter C—School Design
Classrooms. Cycle I Example: Furniture arrangements
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Chapter C—School Design
Classrooms. Cycle II,III Example: Furniture arrangements
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Chapter C—School Design
Science‐Science/Art Room Cycle I,II,III Example: Furniture arrangements.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Functional Requirements The Learning Community is comprised of 4 or 5 Classrooms plus a larger multipurpose room for use as a laboratory, art, science or ICT as per the space program., plus a Teacher's Work Space, Storage and toilets.
Classrooms Function • •
Teaching, learning, in multiple modalities. Students, Teachers work in varied‐size groups and spaces for varied periods of time each day, 1 Teacher + 1 Aide per classroom in Cycle I.
Spatial Relationships • •
• •
Classroom accessible from the Breakout Space within each Learning Community. No direct access from school’s general circulation. Partition between Classroom and Breakout Space to be approximately 50% clear glass and operable to open/ connect two areas and facilitate movement and visual contact of students and teachers. Each Classroom shall be linked to the Breakout space by a transparent solid, sound resistant sliding or folding panel. Provide indirect access to Outdoor Learning Areas through the Breakout space in Grades 1 through 12. In Kindergarten classrooms, provide direct access from the Classroom to Outdoor Learning Areas.
Character & Ambiance • •
•
• • • •
Square or almost‐square room proportions. High degree of flexibility, fixed case work located along one wall for kindergarten and Cycle I classrooms. Base cabinet heights to be 65 cm for KG and 70 cm for Cycle I. Spaces within Classroom can be defined by area rugs, furniture that teacher/ students can rearrange. Natural light, view/ access to exterior/ Outdoor Learning Area. Natural light must be controlled architecturally (via orientation, overhangs, external shading devices) to minimize heat gain and glare within space. Design for comfort without any shades or blinds within the classroom Must be able to vary artificial light level within room ‐ dimmers and /or switching Provide two (2) marker boards with interactive whiteboard in the middle. Explore options wall surfaces for display of teacher & student materials. Or provide tack boards for display of student work. Each Classroom in a Learning Community must meet these criteria, but each can incorporate features to allow the students and teachers to be creative.
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Science/ Art Laboratory Function • • • •
Multipurpose space that may be used for all science (chemistry, physics, biology, etc.) and for student art and other project work. Highly flexible with perimeter case work and sinks. Loose tables and chairs in centre. Should be able to rearrange space for laboratory and lecture instructional configurations. Designated one laboratory as a chemistry laboratory in cycle III .
Spatial Relationships • • •
Accessible to Breakout Space and school circulation. Must be adjacent to Storage/Preparation Room. There will be 2 separate doors to the Science/ Arts Laboratory, one with access from the general school circulation to allow flexibility for students from other learning community to use the space.
Character & Ambiance • • •
• • • • • •
Rectangular space (1:2) with substantial perimeter for case work, display, with some visual connection to Breakout space. Base cabinet heights to be 70 cm high for Cycle I, 80 cm high for Cycle II and 85 cm high for Cycle III. Natural light, view/ access to exterior. Natural light must be controlled architecturally (via orientation, overhangs, external shading devices) to minimize heat gain and glare within space. Shall provide shades/ blinds within space to darken room for projections and experiments. Must be able to vary artificial light level within room with dimmers and/ or switching. Provide two (2) marker boards which may be used for projection Provide wall surfaces for display of teacher & student materials. Provide two (2) marker boards with interactive whiteboard in the middle. Explore options wall surfaces for display of teacher & student materials. Or provide tack boards for display of student work. Graphics and space for graphics about Arab achievements in science and art.
Storage / Preparation Room Function •
Storage, Prep Room to support instruction in Science, Art, Project Laboratory. One Cycle III Prep Room will be designated as the Chemistry Prep Room and will be required to meet local codes in addition to the requirements identified in the Interior Standards.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Functional Requirements (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Functional Requirements (continued) •
For storage of equipment and supplies, for teacher preparation of materials for classes in adjacent space.
Spatial Relationships •
Must be adjacent to, accessible from Laboratory, Science Rooms and Art Rooms.
Character & Ambiance •
Natural light/ windows preferred.
Breakout Space Function • • • •
Central space of Learning Community which links, organizes all other spaces, allows individual and team activities. Highly flexible space which houses multiple functions, modes of instruction, large/ small groups, individual study, project work and circulation. Space supervised by teachers from within the space, from the Classrooms and from the Teacher Work Space. Teaching/ learning employs multiple modes of instruction, occurs in Classrooms, and Breakout space. Students, teachers work in varied size groups and spaces for varied periods of time each day.
Cycle I Instructional activities can include:: • Whole group fine arts or storytelling activities. • Guest speakers and other presentations. • Integrated, multi‐ aged learning (eg., interviewing students from older/ younger grades, peer monitoring, peer tutoring). • Small group with teacher for differentiation (acceleration or remediation pull‐out groups for reading/math). Cycle II Instructional activities can include: • Small group research. • Interdisciplinary projects (humanities or math/ science collaborator study/ research. • Preparation area for student presentations. • Presentations of projects etc. by students, and guest presentations. • Instructional &/ or behavioural intervention or acceleration.
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Breakout (continued) Cycle III Instructional activities can include: • All of the above for Cycle I and II. • Project‐based learning. • Career investigation, interest‐based groups for guest speakers, research, etc. Professional Learning activities can include: • Peer observation and discussion for teachers. • Action research & collaborator exploration. • Professional learning communities (i.e., teachers meeting in groups of 3‐5 for across grades and/ or disciplines for study and honing their craft)
Character & Ambiance • •
Flexible space with natural light/glazing preferred. Columns within the space are not acceptable.
Outdoor Learning Function •
Multipurpose outdoor space for individual and group instruction. Science and Art projects experience and interaction.
Spatial Relationships •
Direct access from learning community breakout space.
Character & Ambiance • •
Shaded for optimum use. Flexible design.
Teacher Work Space Function •
Space for teacher planning, discussions, team teaching planning, discussions on student independent development plans (IDPs) etc.
Spatial Relationships •
Direct access from learning community breakout space.
Character & Ambiance •
Pleasant, creative, open to breakout, direct communication with breakout, inviting to students.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Functional Requirements (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Interior Standards
Classroom FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring for Cycle I; Ceramic/ Porcelain/ terrazzo tiles for Cycle II, III. Area rugs in KG.
WALLS: • •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster, paint with at least two tack boards or tackable display surface. Ceramic tiles to 600 mm above counters. Opaque portions of any operable walls to be vinyl with adequate acoustical properties. Transparent parts of the operable partitions to be double pane, transparent glass. Operable walls to be with heavy duty hardware in brushed stainless steel.
CEILINGS: •
No drop ceilings. Acoustic ceiling, 3 m in height minimum. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: • • •
Doors to open to the outside of Classroom; 30 x 40 cm (min.) safety glass vision panel; prefer vision panel of width of the door with half the height of the door. One way privacy glass, insulated, low ‘e’ glazing in exterior windows with exterior shading device. No automatic door closers. Door to the learning community to have a hold open device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: • • • •
All furnishings to be flexible, moveable and age appropriate. Provide tables/ chairs that can be arranged in variable configurations. Provide 1 tall teachers cabinet and 8 linear meters of open base cabinets with shelves in Cycle I schools with counter height of 700 mm. Mount white boards and tack boards in Cycle I with bottom at 700 mm above finished floor and in Cycle II and III at with bottom at 850 mm off above finished floor; with solid surface, marble or granite counter top.
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Science/Art Laboratory FLOORS: • •
Heavy duty Ceramic/ porcelain tiles. Anti‐chemicals acid resistant ceramic flooring for the Chemistry laboratory in Cycle III
WALLS: • •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster, paint with at least two tack boards or tackable display surface. Ceramic tiles to 600 mm above counters. Base cabinet heights to be 70 cm high for Cycle I, 80 cm high for Cycle II and 85 cm high for Cycle III.
CEILINGS: •
No drop ceilings. Acoustic ceiling, 3 m in height minimum. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: • • •
Doors to open to the outside of Classroom; 30 x 40 cm (min.) safety glass vision panel; prefer vision panel of width of the door with half the height of the door. One way privacy glass, insulated, low ‘e’ glazing in exterior windows with exterior shading device. No automatic door closers. Door to the learning community to have a hold open device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: • • • • • • • •
Fixed cabinets with laboratory tops (epoxy resin) around perimeter with laboratory sinks at 700 mm for cycle I and 850 mm for cycle II & III. Provide tables and chairs that can be arranged in variable configurations. Provide one (1) mobile fume hood per floor in cycle II and III. Show location in all science laboratories. 1 emergency shower/eye wash station in the designated chemical laboratory. 12 linear meters of base cabinets minimum and six sinks minimum in each laboratory. Teacher demonstration table with water, power etc. in the one designated chemical laboratory in the cycle III schools. No piped gas is required for any classrooms. The one designated Chemistry laboratory in cycle III shall have card lock access.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Interior Standards (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Interior Standards (continued)
Science/Art Storage / Preparation Room FLOORS: •
Ceramic, porcelain or granite tiles.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster, Ceramic tile 600 mm over counter.
CEILINGS: •
Prefer no drop ceiling. Acoustic ceiling, 3 m in height, minimum Indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Door with 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glass windows with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: • •
Base cabinets with one sink at counter height with epoxy resin tops, sink, wall mounted upper cabinets (all cabinets lockable) along one wall and open shelving. Provide flat file storage for student art work, in storage rooms designated for art storage.
Breakout Space FLOORS: •
Non‐slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring for Cycle I; Ceramic/ Porcelain/ terrazzo tiles for Cycle II, III. Area rugs in KG.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster, with transparent walls/folding/sliding partitions between break‐out and classrooms.
CEILINGS: •
Prefer no drop ceiling. Acoustic ceiling, 3 m in height, minimum. Direct/ Indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
If provided, tinted, insulated glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Tables, chairs, some soft lounge seating. Some majlis seating groups. No fixed casework.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Interior Standards (continued)
Outdoor Learning FLOORS: •
Cycle I: Rubber tiles, Cycle II & III: Hardscape
WALLS: •
N/A
CEILINGS: •
Either self shade by building or shade structure or both.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: • •
Provide some educational plant materials, planters for student use and instructions, some flexible seating area with multi configurations for seating. Shaded seating area for at least 30 students.
Teacher Work Space FLOORS: •
Same as Breakout space
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster. No wall between breakout and teacher work space.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height min., indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Workspace to be open to breakout . If provided, windows to be tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Modular desks, chairs, casework for storage.
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Chapter C—School Design
Learning Community; Interior Standards (continued)
Learning Community Storage FLOORS: •
Same as Break‐ Out Space.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/low VOC plaster, paint
CEILINGS: •
Prefer no drop ceiling. Acoustic ceiling, 3 m in height, minimum.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
No windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Open shelving.
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Chapter C—School Design
Music. Relationship diagram
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Chapter C—School Design
Music. Example: seating arrangements.
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Music Room Function •
One for instrumental music instruction and other for vocal music instruction and practice in single gender schools. In two gender schools, set each up for both instrumental and vocal.
Spatial Relationships • •
Near to or directly accessible from Learning Communities. Near to or good access to Auditorium.
Character & Ambiance • •
Close to square shape space. Controlled natural light. Proper acoustics for music.
Instruments Storage Function • •
For storage and maintenance of musical instruments. Some large instruments may be stored in Music Room.
Spatial Relationships • •
Adjacent to and/ or accessible from Instrumental Music Classroom. Cycle II and III schools only.
Character & Ambiance •
Storage room.
Office Function •
Office for music teacher, music library/ storage.
Spatial Relationships •
Must be accessible from and with window to Music Room.
Character & Ambiance • •
Efficient office space with file cabinets for music storage. Office to have lockable door. Prefer with exterior window.
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Chapter C—School Design
Music; Functional Requirements
Chapter C—School Design
Music; Interior Standards
Music Room FLOORS: •
Carpet, Acoustic Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster and paint with appropriate acoustical treatment
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling with faceted panels to disperse sound, 3.6 m height. Direct/Indirect lighting
DOORS / WINDOWS: • •
Doors to open to the outside of Classroom; 30 x 40 cm (min.) safety glass vision panel; prefer vision panel of width of the door with half the height of the door. Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Chairs and stands for musicians, cabinet for sound system. Teacher desk and chair, smart board, white boards, tack boards.
Instruments Storage FLOORS: •
Resilient sheet flooring vinyl or linoleum.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling, 3 m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30x 40 cm (min) vision panels. No windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Storage shelving and instrument storage cabinets as appropriate to instruments.
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Chapter C—School Design
Music; Interior Standards (continued)
Office FLOORS: Resilient sheet flooring vinyl or linoleum.
WALLS: Block with non‐ toxic/low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height min. Indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Open to music room
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Desk and chairs.
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Chapter C—School Design
Information and Communication Technology. Relationship diagram
Information and Communication Technology. Example. Furniture Arrangements.
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ICT Classroom Function •
Computer Laboratories for learning and testing for Cycle II and III. Cycle I ICT is taught in classrooms and breakout spaces, using anywhere and anytime technology.
Spatial Relationships • •
Adjacent in direct relationship to the library. Accessible from general circulation.
Character & Ambiance •
Quiet intimate learning space, temperature control for equipment.
Information and Communication Technology; Interior Standards
ICT Classroom FLOORS: •
Carpet, Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring ( anti static). No floor boxes
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls.
CEILINGS: •
Prefer no drop ceiling. Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height. Indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: • •
Doors to open to the outside of Classroom; 30 x 40 cm (min.) safety glass vision panel; prefer vision panel of width of the door with half the height of the door. Upper Windows. Avoid direct impact of sun on windows. Prevent glare on computer screens.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Provide tables/ chairs that can be arranged in variable configurations. Provide 1 tall teacher cabinet. At least 2 tack boards; Provide cabling in heavy duty plastic raceways.
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Chapter C—School Design
Information and Communication Technology; Functional Requirements
Chapter C—School Design
Art. Relationship diagram
Art. Example. Furniture arrangements.
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Art Classroom Function • •
Multipurpose space that will be used to deliver most of the art curriculum. Highly flexible with perimeter case work and sinks. Loose tables and chairs in centre able to be configured to laboratory and lecture instructional configurations.
Spatial Relationships • •
Accessible to main calculation. Could be on second floor Must be adjacent to Storage/ Prep Rooms and Kiln Room
Character & Ambiance • • • •
Rectangular space (1:2) with substantial perimeter for case work, display, with some visual connection to outdoors High degree of flexibility with fixed casework only on long walls for sinks and equipment/ supplies storage. Properly controlled natural light and artificial light, view/ access to exterior. Provide shades/ blinds within space to darken room as required for digital projectors. Provide wall surfaces for teacher, student materials display
Kiln Function •
Kiln room for art projects.
Spatial Relationships •
Adjacent to with access from the Art Classroom.
Character & Ambiance •
The room should be well ventilated for quick drying of projects. Provide kiln exhaust hood vented to exterior
Art Storage Function •
Storage for supplies and projects for art.
Spatial Relationships •
Adjacent to with access from the Art Classroom.
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Chapter C—School Design
Art; Functional Requirements
Chapter C—School Design
Art; Interior Standards
Art Classroom FLOORS: •
Ceramic, terrazzo or coloured decorative concrete.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls. Ceramic tiles 600 mm above counters.
CEILINGS: •
Prefer no drop ceiling. acoustic panels. Direct/Indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: • • • •
2 doors at each end of classroom space opening to school circulation/breakout, Doors to swing to the outside of Classroom; 30 x 40 cm (min.) safety glass vision panel; prefer vision panel of width of the door with half the height of the door. Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device. Tinted, insulated, low ‘e’ glazing in exterior windows with exterior shading device
FURNITURE / MILWORK: • •
Fixed 12 m long counter and cabinets along one long wall with 3 utility sinks. min (45 cm x 60 cm x 30 cm deep). Provide tables and chairs that can be arranged in variable configurations.
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Chapter C—School Design
Design and Technology. Relationship Diagram Design and Technology. Example. Furniture Arrangements.
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Chapter C—School Design
Design and technology; Functional Requirements
Flexible D&T Studio Function • • • •
Open flexible bays for art, design and technology project work that extends what happens in Learning Communities. Possible use for robotics and other project based learning. Highly flexible to accommodate future career programs. Should be able to rearrange centre of space to suit varied needs.
Spatial Relationships • • •
Should be located close to the core academic areas of the school to be accessible to students from all Learning Communities. Must be adjacent to Storage, and Offices Should be able to get to dock area for supplies, but does not need to be adjacent to dock
Character & Ambiance • • • •
Rectangular space with substantial perimeter for case work, display. High degree of flexibility with fixed casework only on long walls for sinks and equipment/suppliers storage. Properly controlled natural and artificial light, view/ access to exterior. Provide shades/ blinds within space to darken room as required by projects. Provide wall surfaces for teacher, student materials.
Storage Function • •
Storage for supplies and projects related to DAT Studio. Easy access from the loading dock to bring larger supplies.
Spatial Relationships •
Adjacent to DAT Studio.
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Chapter C—School Design
Design and Technology; Interior Standards
Flexible D&T Studio FLOORS: •
Sealed concrete.
WALLS: •
Painted CMU. Ceramic tiles to 600 mm above counters.
CEILINGS: •
4 m (min.) clear height, exposed structure (paint) with pendant mounted fixtures, exposed duct work, piping, conduits, etc.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
1 Overhead door to facilitate large project movement into and out of room to the loading area. Other doors to be double doors and to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel Windows to be tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading devices.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Furnishings, equipment to vary with instructional programs to be housed.
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Chapter C—School Design
Special Education. Relationship diagram
Special Education. Example. Furniture Arrangements.
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Multipurpose Special Education Room Function •
Rooms for special education instruction employing multiple modes of learning.
Spatial Relationships • •
Distribute throughout the school with proximity to learning communities. Easy access to the disabled toilet with change table.
Character & Ambiance • • • • • •
Flexible arrangement for 6‐8 students, quiet reading area, computer area. Provide wet play area for KG and Grades 1, 2 and 3. Properly controlled natural and artificial light, view/ access to exterior. May provide shades/ blinds within space to darken room as required for digital projectors. Provide views into the adjacent circulation space. Provide three (3) marker boards which may be used for projection. Provide one (1) tack board. Provide wall surfaces for display of teacher & student materials.
Special Education/ Speech Therapy Classroom Function •
Office for 1 and Conference Room for 6 with credenza/storage.
Spatial Relationships • •
Accessible / Locate near at least one of the special education classrooms. Availaboratoryle for speech therapy Credenza / storage.
Character & Ambiance • •
Conference table for 6 and a small office work space. Provide windows to adjacent circulation with operable blinds.
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Chapter C—School Design
Special Education; Functional Requirements
Chapter C—School Design
Special Education; Interior Standards
Special Education Classroom /Multipurpose Office FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring in Cycle I schools and ceramic, porcelain or granite tile and base or colored concrete in Cycle II and III. Area rugs
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height min., indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Door to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
All furnishings to be flexible, moveable and age appropriate. Provide tables/ chairs that can be arranged in variable configurations.
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Chapter C—School Design
Library. Relationship diagram. Library. Example. Furniture arrangements.
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Chapter C—School Design
Library; Functional Requirements
Library Function • • • • •
Display, storage and distribution of books and other learning resources. Place for reading, research, learning library skills etc. Library space for school as well as community needs. The Library must allow for open and flexible access to resources and library services for individuals, small groups, and at least one group of 30 students at the time. Distribution of books to Classrooms.
Spatial Relationships • • • •
Should be centrally located in school to be accessible to students from all Learning Communities. Must be adjacent to Library Workroom/ Office and ICT Classrooms. Should be able to get to dock area for supplies, but does not need to be adjacent to dock. Controlled access after school hours.
Character & Ambiance •
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•
The Library should be welcoming, efficiently organized, exciting, and may include the following: • Soft seating for a majilis/reading area • Displays • Paintings, posters, and student work • Attractive color scheme • Other decorative features such as stuffed animals in Kindergarten and Elementary Schools • Adequate and appropriate signage Glass to main circulation. Computer area for a minimum 15 computers for in‐library research; 2 for online catalogue. Comfortable lay out for two students to use the same computer. Natural light, view/ access to exterior. Natural light must be controlled architecturally (via orientation, overhangs, external shading devices) to minimize heat gain and glare. Provide age‐appropriate environment. Group reading areas for smaller children, individual carrels for older students etc.
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Workroom/Office Function • •
Space will be used as an office and will also service as a workstation for the assistant. Activities including receiving, processing and distribution of materials; repairs, selection and ordering of materials, maintaining correspondence and records.
Spatial Relationships • •
Accessible from Library. Visual connection between Office and Library.
Character & Ambiance • •
Workroom/Office to be separate space with lockable door. Comfortable and flexible for use as an office as well as a workroom.
Library; Interior Standards
Library FLOORS: •
Carpet or non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster. Acoustic panels if required by acoustic calculation.
CEILINGS: •
Prefer no drop ceiling. Acoustic ceiling, 4.5 m in height, minimum. Direct and indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Glass double doors. Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading devices.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Circulation desk. Book shelves with appropriate heights for small children. Tables, chairs. Majlis reading, discussion area with special carpet, cushions.
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Chapter C—School Design
Library; Functional Requirements (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Library; Interior Standards
Work Room/Office FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m in height min., indirect lighting
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Door to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Window to library
FURNITURE / MILWORK: • • •
Cabinets and counters for work surfaces. Multipurpose table for working around as well as for small meetings. Workstation for Librarian
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Chapter C—School Design
Physical Education, Performance and support facilities Relationship diagram
Multipurpose Room. Layout—10mx12m or 12mx15m
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Chapter C—School Design
Multipurpose Gymnasium Layout
Multipurpose Gymnasium‐Auditorium Layout
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Chapter C—School Design
Multipurpose, and Gymnasium; Functional Requirements
Gymnasium Function • •
For Physical Education and training, no competition. Basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, exercise, etc.
Spatial Relationships • •
Should be accessible from main school circulation and locker rooms. Controlled access after school hours from Gymnasium to school.
Character & Ambiance • •
Ambiance to promote and enhance health and wellness. Natural light properly controlled.
Gymnasium Equipment Storage Function •
Store equipment, furnishings which may be used in gymnasium space.
Spatial Relationships •
Directly accessible to gym and near access to adjacent outdoor areas.
Character & Ambiance •
No window needed.
Multi ‐ purpose Room Function •
Large open room for exercise, play and informal physical activities. Can host up to two groups of students for a light exercise, starching class, yoga, etc.
Spatial Relationships •
Should be close or adjacent to gym and cafeteria.
Character & Ambiance • •
Natural light, view to exterior if possible. Bright space well ventilated.
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Chapter C—School Design
Multipurpose, and Gymnasium; Functional Requirements (continued)
Table & Chair Storage Function •
Store, furnishings which may be used in gym space and cafeteria.
Spatial Relationships •
Directly accessible to gym and cafeteria and near access to adjacent outdoor areas.
Character & Ambiance •
No window needed.
Instructor’s Office Function •
Office work.
Spatial Relationships • •
Accessible from gym. Visual connection between gym and office.
Character & Ambiance •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. View window to gymnasium.
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Gymnasium/Multipurpose Gymnasium FLOORS: • •
Resilient athletic flooring (min. 6 mm ). Striped for basketball with 2 cross courts and volleyball with 2 cross courts. Quality to allow for rolling wheels of retractable seating, without damage.
WALLS: •
Painted, acoustical CMU. Acoustic panels and safety padding minimum 1.6 m high.
CEILINGS: • •
Exposed structure/ deck painted. Minimum height to bottom structure/ lights‐ 8.3 M. HID light system for sports and PE. Theatre lights for use with the stage. General lighting for use as auditorium and spectators.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Double glass doors to the interior. Only escape doors to outside. Upper windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
•
Fixed spectator seating in gym for 60 students. When a multipurpose gymnasium with stage, provide retractable seating for 1/3 student population with 2 rows always open. Wall mounted basketball goals for cross courts and ceiling mounted goals for main court. Freestanding removable poles volleyball. Scoreboard on walls
Gymnasium Equipment Storage FLOORS: Sealed concrete.
DOORS / WINDOWS: No windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Metal racks.
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Chapter C—School Design
Multipurpose, and Gymnasium; Interior Standards
Chapter C—School Design
Multipurpose, and Gymnasium; Interior Standards (continued)
Multipurpose Room FLOORS: Resilient athletic flooring
WALLS: Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls. Foldable door on one side. Exposed painted block may be used.
CEILINGS: Acoustic ceiling 4.5 m in height, direct/ indirect light.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Double glass doors.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Stainless steel mirrors on one wall, adequate power and receptacles for exercise equipments.
Table and Chair Storage FLOORS: Sealed concrete.
WALLS: Painted CMU.
CEILINGS: Exposed structure/ deck painted, suspended lights.
DOORS / WINDOWS: No windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: N/A
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Instructor’s Office
FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring.
WALLS: •
Painted CMU
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height, recessed troffer lights.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Door to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Window to Gym
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Office furniture, 1 desk and chair plus 2 visitor chairs, minimum.
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Chapter C—School Design
Multipurpose, and Gymnasium; Interior Standards (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Pool Layout Outside Field Layout
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Swimming Pool Function • •
For Physical Education and training and school competition. No diving
Spatial Relationships • • •
Near gymnasium, outdoor area. Accessible from Showers/ Change rooms. Accessible to community (controlled) after school hours. Adjacent to pool equipment room, storage, Instructor’s Office.
Character & Ambiance • •
Natural light and privacy is mandatory. Only anti‐ entrapment pool drains to be used. Overflow drains required (not skimmers ).
Pool Equipment Room Function • •
To house water treatment, pump equipment for pool. Must be able to access space for loading water treatment chemicals.
Spatial Relationships • •
Immediately adjacent to pool. May be located below pool deck. Accessible from pool area.
Character & Ambiance •
No windows needed.
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Chapter C—School Design
Pool, and Outside Field; Functional Requirements
Chapter C—School Design
Pool, and Outside Field; Functional Requirements (continued)
Showers, Lockers, Toilet Function •
Showers, lavatories, toilets and lockers.
Spatial Relationships •
Accessible from gym, pool and from sports fields
Character & Ambiance •
Ambiance to feel clean. Easily washable surfaces.
Outdoor Fields Function • • •
•
For physical education and recreation. No soccer fields in girls’ school. Provide multipurpose field for handball and volleyball. Provide multipurpose field with following dimensions. For Cycle I and II allow for a field of 42 m by 69 m in case of very tight site, the minimum site size may be reduced to 18 x 27 meters. For Cycle III schools allow for a field of 46 m by 73 m the minimum site size may be reduced to 42 m x 69 meters. Allow for a 3 meters safety zone around all fields. Provide a basketball court with minimum dimensions of 15 x 28 meters for Cycle III schools.
Spatial Relationships •
Accessible from lockers and showers.
Character & Ambiance •
For girls’ school provide privacy for the fields and courts.
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Assembly Area. Function • •
Morning assembly for whole school or for one single gender in mixed gender school. For special event ceremonies, informal gathering space. Prefer that the space be doubled up as outdoor eating area, basketball, volleyball, athletics or other outdoor uses.
Spatial Relationships • •
Easy accessible area; and controlled access by the community after school hours. Outdoor area, accessible from bus and parent drop‐off, learning communities, sound control storage room and cafeteria.
Character & Ambiance • • • • •
Located in the back of the school within the boundary wall or as an internal courtyard within. If in the back create privacy using landscape trees, bushes or other means. Locate flag pole at a location to be selected during design. Provide for sound system, which will be stored in the storage room in close proximity when not in use. Min. 8 m high shaded area. Detail shade study shall be conducted for each location to ensure shade during school hours.
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Chapter C—School Design
Pool, and Outside Field; Functional Requirements (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Pool, and Outside Field; Interior/Finish Standards
Swimming Pool FLOORS: •
Ceramic tile in pool and slip resistant ceramic or porcelain tile at pool deck.
WALLS: •
Ceramic tile 2 m height, epoxy painted acoustical CMU above.
CEILINGS: •
Exposed structure/ deck painted with surface mounted lights, 7 m height. When exposed structure and ducting, make an observation on neatness and coordination.
DOORS / WINDOWS: • •
Windows, with privacy required. Views from the outside and lower levels on the inside should be blocked.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Fixed seating for 60 students.
Pool Equipment Room FLOORS: •
Sealed concrete.
WALLS: •
Painted CMU.
CEILINGS: •
Exposed structure/ deck painted.
Showers, Lockers, Toilets FLOORS: •
Slip resistant ceramic tile with recessed rubber drainage mats in front of the sinks in all student toilets .
WALLS: •
Ceramic tiles.
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Showers, Lockers, Toilets (continued) CEILINGS: •
Metal Acoustic ceiling 2.4 high minimum
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
No windows. Door closer.
•
FURNITURE / MILWORK:
•
Individual showers and dressing cubicles with doors. Water closets for girls and boys. No urinals. Lavatories with mirrors, solid surface counters; Electric hand dryers.
• •
Outdoor Fields FLOORS: •
Natural grass or suitable artificial turf with at least 10 year warranty, Rubber sport floor for basketball and volleyball courts.
WALLS: •
Provide screening for visual privacy for girls’ schools.
CEILINGS: •
Not needed, unless located in area of high buildings. In which case provide for privacy from high windows.
FIXTURES: •
Goals, posts. Provide space for spectator seating; no seating included.
Assembly Area FLOORS: •
Cement tiles or pavers or sports flooring, depending on the shared use.
CEILINGS: •
shade structure, if it is completely not shaded by the building.
FIXTURES: •
Flagpole; Podium (fixed or mobile for principal to address students.
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Chapter C—School Design
Pool, and Outside Field; Interior/Finish Standards (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Clinic; Nursery Relationship Diagram
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Entrance Hall Function. • • •
Primary entry for school. Serves as security vestibule through which everyone must pass to be admitted to interior of school beyond. Easy orientation within school. If more than one school, one cycle, one gender are on the same campus, if possible separate entry for each. Discuss with ADEC during design. Receptionist to welcome students, staff, visitors. Receptionist controls via electronic locks, access to school, Administrative and learning area.
Spatial Relationships •
Must be directly accessible from parking, bus parking, drop‐off driveway.
Character & Ambiance. • • •
•
Visually open from entry drive, parking. Space should represent the identity of the school. Incorporate school symbols, mascots, trophies, etc in interior design. Natural light important, but must be controlled architecturally (via orientation, overhangs, external shading devices) to minimize heat gain and glare. Incorporate space for art, student work exhibitions, etc. Possible double height. If any fire alarm panels and security panels etc are installed in the entrance hall, they must be hidden behind attractive fronts.
Community Meeting Room/Conference Room Function • •
Conference, project space for use of parents working in support of school. Provide space for 20 persons.
Spatial Relationships •
Locate near Administration area and reception desk.
Character & Ambiance •
Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Functional Description
Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Functional Description (continued)
Principal, General Manager Function • • •
Office for School Principal. Small meeting area within office Comfortable soft seating area for guests.
Spatial Relationships • •
Adjacent to other Administration offices. Centrally located to school, and close main entrance and school circulation. Toilet with direct access to the office.
Character & Ambiance • •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare.
Assistant/Vice Principal Function • • •
Office for Vice Principal. Small meeting area within office. Comfortable soft seating area for guests.
Spatial Relationships • •
Locate one of the Assistant/Vice Principal’s office on the upper floor, for better supervision. Toilet within the office.
Character & Ambiance • •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Functional Description (continued)
Head of Faculty Office Function • •
Office for 2‐4 Head of Faculty (see space program for exact number of workstations). Small meeting area within office.
Spatial Relationships •
Locate on the upper floor, for better supervision; can be close to the upper floor Assistant Principal’s Office.
Character & Ambiance • •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare.
Administration Manager Function •
Office for Administration Manager.
Spatial Relationships •
Adjacent to other Administration offices.
Character & Ambiance • •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Functional Description (continued)
School Counsellors/Social Workers Office Function •
Offices for School Counsellors or Social Workers.
Spatial Relationships • •
Maybe located on the upper level as a suite with its own little reception. Access from main school circulation to the small reception/waiting area.
Character & Ambiance • •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare.
Administration Office Function •
Office for accounting and administration. Flexible work area
Spatial Relationships •
Adjacent to other Administration offices.
Character & Ambiance • •
Office to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare.
Exams Control Room Function •
Exams control room and some file storage.
Spatial Relationships • •
Locate within Administration area. Accessible only from corridors within Administration. Access Archive Room through Exams Control Room.
Character & Ambiance • •
Room to be separate space with lockable door. Ideally no windows in this space.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Functional Description (continued)
Archive Room Function •
House school records, exams, clerical workstation.
Spatial Relationships •
Access Archive Room through Exams Control Room.
Character & Ambiance •
Room to be separate space with lockable door.
Teachers Work Room Function • •
Work room for Administration staff and faculty with printer, scanner, copier, supplies. Space within the room for teacher meeting, gathering, lounge.
Spatial Relationships • •
Centrally located to teachers activities. Sized to accommodate required equipment (dependent on size of school). Includes pantry
Character & Ambiance. • •
Ideally office has natural light, windows. Control light to minimize heat and glare. Counter with sink, provision for microwave, refrigerator, kettle and coffee maker.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Interior Standards Entrance Hall And Corridors FLOORS: •
Decorative non slip Marble, Ceramic, Porcelain, Granite tile or Colored concrete.
WALLS: •
Same as exterior of building. Link character of exterior through welcoming entry within school. Decorative paint, Opportunity for murals, art and displays.
CEILINGS: •
Exposed/ finished underside of slab with surface/ pendant mounted lights, if no services are there. If any services are present, decorative acoustic ceilings.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Double glass doors with air lock. Provide external shade structure/canopy at all glass into Main Entry.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
•
Reception desk. Comfortable/ lounge seating, tables/ chairs. Name of school should be prominently displayed in space. Recessed floor mat and entrance vestibules at all major entrances main, community, sports lobby. Explore built in display cabinets for trophies etc.
Community Meeting Room/Conference Room FLOORS: •
Carpet or Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum.
WALLS: •
Walls between room and corridor to be fully glazed with some obscured glass patterns for some privacy
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Glass doors in the glass wall to corridor/ circulation;
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FURNITURE / MILWORK: • •
Provide lockable base cabinets, work surface, cabinets/shelving above along one wall. Provide modular conference tables, chairs.
Principal, General Manager, Assistant/vice Principal FLOORS: •
Carpet or Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum.
WALLS: •
Walls between room and corridor to be fully glazed with some obscured glass patterns for some privacy.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height recessed troffer lights. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Glass doors in the glass wall to corridor/circulation;
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Office furniture. 1 desk, credenza and chair plus 2 visitor chairs, 2 couches and coffee table.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Interior Standards (Continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Interior Standards (Continued)
Administration Manager FLOORS: •
Carpet or Non‐slip PVC or Linoleum.
WALLS: •
Walls between room and corridor to be fully glazed with some obscured glass patterns for some privacy
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height recessed troffer lights. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Glass doors
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Office furniture. 1 desk and chair plus 2 visitor chairs.
School Counsellor/Social Worker FLOORS: •
Carpet or Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height recessed troffer lights. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Controlled privacy.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Office furniture as appropriate for each space. 1 desk and chair plus conference table for 4 people.
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Accountant FLOORS: •
Carpet or Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum.
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height recessed troffer lights. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Glass doors
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Office furniture. 1 desk and chair minimum.
Exams Control Room FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring or tiles in cycle II/III
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. No windows necessary
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
File cabinets, metal shelving. 1 desk and chair minimum.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Interior Standards (Continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Interior Standards (Continued)
Archive Room FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum or tiles .
WALLS: •
Walls between room and corridor to be fully glazed.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height,.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. No windows required.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Desk, file cabinets, metal shelving.
Work Room FLOORS: •
Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum or tiles
WALLS: •
Walls between room and corridor to be fully glazed.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights, direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. No need for windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Base cabinets, work surface, with cabinets/ shelving above. Provide space for copies. Space for foldable tables and chairs for workshops/meeting; small pantry and seating area for a staff lounge.
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Chapter C—School Design
Administration; Interior Standards (Continued)
Typical Rest Rooms FLOORS: Non‐slip Porcelain or Ceramic tile.
WALLS: Ceramic tile up to 100 mm above the false ceiling level.
CEILINGS: Metal tiles ceiling 2.5 m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: High windows to have obscured, tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device. View blocked from main circulation.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Toilet accessories (toilet paper dispensers, paper towel dispensers and receptacles, soap dispensers, mirrors, etc.)
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Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic Example for Two Gender School
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Clinic Reception/ Waiting Function • •
Reception, waiting space within Clinic. Provide chairs for waiting and health education (10‐15).
Spatial Relationships • •
Locate within Administration area, near reception desk. Easy access to circulation. Easy access to street through the school circulation, in case that an emergency evacuation may be needed.
Character & Ambiance. • • •
Ideally provide natural light into waiting area. Two reception areas in two gender schools. Displays for health education and healthy living.
Nurse’s Room Function •
Office for first screening and Nurse, files
Spatial Relationships •
Locate adjacent to, accessible from clinic reception
Character & Ambiance. • •
Provide windows so that Nurse can see into Waiting Room. Controlled privacy
Doctor Office Function •
Office, exam room for Doctor who will visit school on occasion. Rooms may not be staffed full time.
Spatial Relationships •
Locate adjacent to reception, near Nurse.
Character & Ambiance. • •
Provide natural light/ window if possible. Controlled privacy
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Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Functional Description
Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Functional Description (continued)
Nursery Reception Function • •
Reception for Nursery with controlled access to Nursery spaces and children. Counter for records.
Spatial Relationships • •
To be located close to one of the exterior access. Waiting area with seating
Character & Ambiance. •
sunlight, colourful space.
Indoor Play Room Function •
Play / learning space.
Spatial Relationships • •
Accessible from Nursery Reception. Access to Sleeping areas, and outdoor play areas.
Character & Ambiance. • •
Sunlit colourful space. Age‐appropriate interior design.
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Sleeping area Function •
Spaces for infants/ toddler to nap.
Spatial Relationships •
Near to/ accessible from Nursery Play Room.
Character & Ambiance. • •
Quiet space. Controlled daylight. Indirect lighting.
Nursery Kitchenette
Function •
Food preparation for infants/ toddlers.
Spatial Relationships •
Near to/accessible from Nursery Play Room.
Character & Ambiance. •
Open to Nursery Play Room.
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Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Functional Description (continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Interior Standards
Clinic Reception FLOORS: •
Ceramic, Porcelain or Granite tile
WALLS: • •
Glass wall with some obscuring pattern to the main school circulation. Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights; direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Glass doors/ walls in waiting area.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Receptionist work station, comfortable seating.
Nurse’s Room FLOORS: •
Ceramic, Porcelain or Granite tiles in cycle II/III and non slip PVC/ Iinoleum cycle I
WALLS: •
Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster/ washable paint. Tiles to up to 2 m in examination area.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights; direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Provide along 1 wall, base cabinets with work surface, hand washing sink, cabinets above. All must be lockable. Provide refrigerator. Provide chairs and exam tables. Workstations with files
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Doctor’s Office FLOORS: •
Ceramic, Porcelain or Granite tile in cycle II/III and non slip PVC/ Iinoleum cycle I
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights; direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Desk and chair, doctor’s exam table. Cabinets with hand washing sink, storage. Workstation with files.
Nursery Reception FLOORS: •
Multipurpose cushioned rubber flooring
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 2.7 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights; direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Reception desk, counter with work surface behind, seating in waiting area.
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Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Interior Standards (Continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Interior Standards (continued)
Nursery Play Room FLOORS: •
Multipurpose cushioned (Rubber multipurpose sports flooring min 6mm thick with welded seams).
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster, protection pads to 1m.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights; direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40c m (min.) vision panel. Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Shelving with manipulative, tables/ chairs, play equipment, area rugs.
Sleeping Area FLOORS: •
Multipurpose cushioned (Rubber multipurpose sports flooring min 6mm thick with welded seams).
WALLS: •
Block with non‐toxic/ low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m (min) height, recessed troffer lights; dimmable indirect lighting.
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Administration; Interior Standards (Continued) DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device. Interior shades in sleeping area.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Cribs, infant beds.
Nursery Kitchen FLOORS: •
Non‐slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring or tiles.
WALLS: •
Paint with ceramic tile backsplash. Open to the play area.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height, recessed troffer lights.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Small kitchen with cabinets, sink, dishwasher, range with exhaust, microwave, refrigerator.
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Chapter C—School Design
Medical Clinic and Nursery; Interior Standards (Continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Cafeteria; Functional Description
Lunch Area Function •
Large dining hall for students. The dining hall is planned for about 1/3rd the number of students, to allow for three serving shifts. The hall shall be designed to be multi‐ functional and useable for large meetings, pre‐function space for auditorium and gymnasium etc..
Spatial Relationships • •
Must be on ground level adjacent to the Food Preparation/Kitchen. Must have easy access to waste management facilities—recycle, garbage etc.
Character & Ambiance. •
Must have access to natural light and pleasant ambiance.
Kitchen Function •
•
The kitchen shall be designed to be flexible. It may be fitted out to be a Food reheating space for student dining with some simple preparation OR it may be fitted out to be a space for preparing and serving out school lunches. In the beginning, the space shall be deigned to be a serving space, without any reheating or preparation.
Spatial Relationships •
Adjacent to Dining, Dry Storage, Cooler and Freezer spaces
Character & Ambiance. • •
Ready to be fitted out as a professional food service space. Follow the section in Chapter D –Performance Standards,
Serving Function •
Serving space for student dining.
Spatial Relationships and Character • •
Adjacent to Food Preparation and Lunch area. Access is clearly visible from Lunch area and well planned to allow students to flow through serving lines.
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Lunch Area FLOORS: Sealed concrete, Porcelain or Quarry Tile
WALLS: Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster, ceramic tile to 2 m. Provide wall & corner guards at columns & walls that may be susceptible to damage by carts and trolleys. Allow for space for art, healthy living messages etc.
CEILINGS: 4.5 m height min with Acoustic Treatment. Direct/indirect lighting.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Double doors. Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading devices as needed.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Serving counter with a cash counter , complete with network and power connections.
Kitchen FLOORS: Sealed concrete, Porcelain or Quarry Tile
WALLS: Ceramic tile, full height or up to 100 mm above the false ceiling level. Provide wall & corner guards at columns & walls that may be susceptible to damage by carts and trolleys.
CEILINGS: Washable vinyl faced or metal suspended ceiling tiles, 3 m height min.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Double doors. Windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading devices.
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Chapter C—School Design
Cafeteria; Interior Standards
Chapter C—School Design
Cafeteria; Interior Standards (Continued)
Dry Storage FLOORS: Sealed concrete, Porcelain or Quarry Tile
WALLS: Ceramic tile, full height.
CEILINGS: Washable vinyl face suspended ceiling tiles, 2.4 m height, min.
DOORS / WINDOWS: No windows necessary.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Stainless steel shelving for dry storage, carts 2/ PLC stainless steel.
Receiving / Trash FLOORS: Sealed concrete, Porcelain or Quarry Tile
WALLS: Ceramic tile, full height.
CEILINGS: Washable vinyl faced or metal suspended ceiling tiles, 2.4 m in height, min.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Windows to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Receiving desk, file storage.
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Auditorium Function • • •
Performance, large group Instruction space. Seating proportional to number of students. Stage for small musical/ theatrical performances, for presentations and lectures. Instruction and performances vary for each Cycle.
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The auditorium may be a standalone function/space or it may be a multipurpose space shared with gymnasium. Controlled access after school hours. Controlled access to the rest of the school. Adjacent to Chair Storage (if included), Set Preparation, Rehearsal, Dressing and Toilets. Near to Music Room, not necessarily adjacent, varies for each Cycle. Locate near Cafeteria to allow for Cafeteria to serve as pre‐function space for the Auditorium. Small AV room at the end for controlling lights and projections etc.
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Minimum ceiling height 5 m with special Acoustic Treatment Square to rectangular trapezoidal or shape Sloped floor Auditorium to be designed as the “pride” of the community. Richer finishes, special ceiling and a treatments, care given to lighting and acoustics. No windows or natural light.
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Auditorium / Theatre; Functional Standards
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Auditorium / Theatre; Functional Standards (Continued)
Stage Function •
Stage for small musical/ theatrical performances, for presentations and lectures.
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Accessible from Auditorium seating area (must provide steps and ramp or lift) and from adjacent set, rehearsal and dressing areas. Near to Music Room but not necessarily adjacent.
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Minimum proscenium height 4 meters width 12 m. Minimum height to light grid above stage 5 meters. Space above grid for A/C, sprinklers. No fly loft. Stage relatively shallow. Operable curtain. projection screen, backdrop traveller, side bays.
Dressing Rooms Function •
Dressing, makeup area.
Spatial Relationships •
Accessible from Rehearsal Room.
Character & Ambiance. • •
Simple room. Private from surrounding spaces.
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Set Preparation & Storage Function • •
Work, storage space for sets, props related to stage. Service circulation space.
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Accessible from exterior or major circulation to facilitate moving materials, props.
Character & Ambiance. •
Direct access to stage
Rehearsal Function •
Rehearsal space for events (plays, music performances, dances etc.) that will be held in auditorium.
Spatial Relationships • •
Accessible from Stage, dressing area. Direct access to stage
Character & Ambiance. • •
Room square in proportions with flexible furniture arrangements. Simple room.
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Auditorium / Theatre; Functional Standards (Continued)
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Auditorium / Theatre ; Interior Standards
Lobby / Concessions FLOORS: •
Decorative Marble, Ceramic, Porcelain or Granite tile and base or colored concrete.
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Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster. Space for art, student work displays
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling, 4.5 m in height at Lobby, 3 m height in Concessions. Recessed troffer lighting and direct/indirect lighting, both spaces.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Double glass doors.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Base cabinets along back wall of Concessions, sink, open shelving above base cabinets.
Auditorium Seating FLOORS: •
Decorative, high traffic carpet.
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High sound rating, sound seals on door. Walls should have acoustical treatment to minimize reverberation.
CEILINGS: •
Acoustics treatment. Variety of dimmable light sources (wall sconces, pendant, recessed)
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Double doors. No windows.
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Auditorium / Theatre ; Interior Standards (Continued) FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
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Fixed seating, Middle seats in first row to be VIP seating. Dimmable general house lights, provide track/pipe with power for lights related to stage, provide speakers for sound system from stage. If a multipurpose space (shared with Gymnasium), provide either retractable bleachers and/or movable chairs, according to the budget.
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Dark painted wood.
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Concrete masonry units with plaster and painted flat black.
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Light grid with curtain battens open to structural deck/s laboratory above.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Open to rehearsal and dressing
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Stage lights mounted on pipe rails with power above, controlled by panel in stage wing, provide control panel for speaker system in wing.
Set Preparation, Storage FLOORS: •
Sealed concrete.
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Concrete masonry units with plaster and paint.
CEILINGS: •
Exposed structure, paint. Suspended lights.
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Auditorium / Theatre ; Interior Standards (Continued)
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Auditorium / Theatre ; Interior Standards (Continued)
DOORS / WINDOWS: Double doors. No windows.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Storage shelving , work counters for set preparation.
Rehearsal FLOORS: Dark painted wood, per stage.
WALLS: Block with non‐ toxic/low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls. Must have high STC rating.
CEILINGS: Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. No windows necessary
FURNITURE / MILWORK: None.
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Dressing Rooms FLOORS: Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring.
WALLS: Fixed interior partitions to be metal studs/gypsum board, or block with painted finish.
CEILINGS: Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: If provided, windows to be tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device as needed. Interior shades for privacy.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Lockers, benches, makeup tables with mirrors, lights.
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Auditorium / Theatre ; Interior Standards (Continued)
Chapter C—School Design
Prayer; Functional Standards
Entry Lobby Function •
Foyer/ vestibule to Prayer room. A transitional space.
Spatial Relationships •
Accessible from Administration & Learning Communities.
Character & Ambiance. • •
Quiet, contemplative space with indirect lighting.
Ablution Function •
Area to wash before entering Prayer Room.
Spatial Relationships •
Accessible from Prayer Room Lobby
Character & Ambiance. •
Will require water supply and drains, Clean & well‐ventilated.
Prayer Room Function •
Campus prayer space for praying, religious and cultural instruction
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Accessible from school circulation.
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Quiet, contemplative space with natural light and indirect artificial lighting. Warm colours, soft carpet with pattern/ bands to indicate direction. Make sure that the Quibla is in a direction, away from the entry door.
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Entry Lobby FLOORS: Non‐ slip PVC or Linoleum resilient flooring or Ceramic, Porcelain or Granite tile.
WALLS: Block with non‐ toxic/low VOC plaster.
CEILINGS: Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: Provide shoe racks along one wall, 2 to 3 levels .
Ablution FLOORS: Non‐ slip Porcelain or Ceramic tile. With rubber drain mats.
WALLS: Ceramic tile finish to 1500 mm.
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Acoustic metal ceiling 2.7m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Doors if provided to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have obscured, tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device as needed.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Provide stainless steel seating, recessed drainage mats & stainless steel disposable towel dispenser.
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Prayer; Interior Standards
Chapter C—School Design
Prayer; Interior Standards (Continued)
Prayer Room FLOORS: Carpet with pattern to indicate direction. •
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Block with non‐ toxic/ low VOC plaster and paint with appropriate acoustical treatment
CEILINGS: •
Acoustic ceiling 3 m in height.
DOORS / WINDOWS: •
Double doors to have 30 x 40cm (min.) vision panel. Ensure door in to the prayer room is away from the direction of Quibla. Indicate direction of Quibla on floor plan to help review prayer room design. Clearstory windows, if provided, to have tinted, insulated low ‘e’ glazing with exterior shading device.
FURNITURE / MILWORK: •
Provide power point in the “MIHRAB” area (centre wall facing the direction of Qibla).
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Chapter D Performance Standards
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Goals of Performance Standards
Performance standards are meant to provide school designers targets to meet or exceed in providing the materials and systems for school design projects, within the project budget. Design decisions will be made by taking into consideration the information in this Design Manual and, when necessary, through computer simulation models, as well as a life‐cycle cost analysis for each project and site specific conditions. If during the design process it is established that alternative options may be more appropriate, the architectural design firm will request a written approval for a possible substitution from ADEC. In addition to these requirements, all school building designs will have to meet or exceed the latest version of: • The Estidama requirements for achieving level as per project brief. • ADEC’s sustainability requirements to be discussed during concept and schematic design phases. • Building Code for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. • All specific Municipal and local regulations.
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Water Service • Water services and plumbing shall be designed to save at least 25% of water •
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compared to a benchmark to be provided by ADEC. Distribute plumbing fixtures throughout the building to support program use and convenience for students and staff with higher concentration and in circulations and areas where students and staff gather. Provide 1 WC per 25 students of Cycle I; 1 WC per 30 students in Cycle II, and III. For KG provide 1 per 20 students. Provide 2 lavatories per 3 water closets. Provide 1 drinking fountain per 75 students, distributed throughout the facility. Provide 1 per 300 students in the lunch area. Try to locate drinking fountain close to toilet areas. Student toilets shall be accessible from the Learning Community, main school circulations and areas where students gather in large numbers. Provide one visitor toilet for every 100 spectators using the Auditorium Use low flow and high efficiency plumbing fixtures. All toilet fixtures shall be with flush valves. Hot water is not necessary for either students or teacher’s toilets. Base size of water storage tank upon the required fire suppression volume for a two‐hour episode in a single zone plus 10%. Provide hose bibs in mechanical spaces for maintenance procedures. Water piping shall be located a minimum of 3 m from electrical switchboards and panel boards.
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systems. Provide booster pump for each service. Provide roof‐mounted water tanks for domestic water and fire suppression system back‐up. All water storage tanks shall be hot pressed GRP sectional type or RCC with GRP lining. Any water storage tank over 700 litres shall have a man‐way for maintenance access. Provide a reduced pressure zone valve backflow preventer on the incoming domestic water service to be located within the building mechanical room. Provide a double detector check valve on the incoming fire line service. Locate the check valve in the building mechanical room. Locate water meter in service yard of building and coordinate with other incoming utilities. Connect to BMS. Provide an automated irrigation system with timed control. Evaluate the use of re‐use water, centrally supplied or on‐site treated for each project, and make recommendations to ADEC. Stack plumbing areas vertically for cost efficiency where possible. Provide a screened entrance to toilet areas Perform a fixture count analysis for the sizing of domestic water and sanitary sewer service.
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Sewer Service • Minimum sanitary sewer size pipe exiting the building shall be 10 cm. • Provide double 2 way clean‐out at all sanitary lines exiting the building, and
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space them every 15 meters, and at every major change (90 degree) in direction. Route sanitary sewer lines under grade beams, and avoid contact of grade beams with any piping. Avoid sleeve grade beams with any piping. Utilize piping approved for acid waste and provide an acid dilution tank for chemistry prep room and chemistry lab in Cycle II and III schools only. Provide anti–clog floor drain art room near Kiln room entrance, to prevent any clay from clogging the drain. Locate all cleanouts and manholes away from main circulation rates, functional and educational spaces.
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Electrical Service • All main, sub main and final distribution boards shall be designed for 20% •
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excess load for future expansion. A photovoltaic system could be used, when required by the design brief to provide electricity to classrooms and laboratories in some particular cases. Excess electricity will be re directed to utility grid, when possible. Provide a circuit breaker distribution system for dual voltage system. Locate the incoming electrical service, utility transformer, and meter within the facility service yard with easy access from street. Provide for a main switchboard with a maximum of disconnects and a solid state digital meter with current, potential, and demand power recorder. Provide tiered transient voltage surge suppression at main switchboard, all distribution panels, and branch circuit panels of critical loads. Provide filter uninterrupted power supplies for network distribution rooms HVAC, lighting, and general power for each designated area or wing of the building. Link energy meters of electrical distribution panels of each building zone to a flat panel display in that area to allow life monitoring of energy use. Evaluate alternative energy sources for each project and make a recommendation to ADEC. Do not locate pumps, motors, or other equipment requiring routine maintenance in hard to reach places. All materials, equipment and systems shall be suitable for operating satisfactorily at an ambient temperature of 50 degrees C and relative humidity of 100%. Teaching spaces shall be provided with a minimum eight receptacles for general use, computer, video and projector. Avoid locating receptacles close to where students sitting at desks can reach them consider putting them on and walls only. In corridors receptacles shall be spaced maximum at 15 meter apart. Office area shall be provided with a minimum 4 receptacles per station. Conference rooms shall be with a minimum 4 receptacles. Teacher workrooms shall provided with a minimum 6 receptacles. Each space or room, such as storage rooms, electrical rooms and mechanical equipment spacing shall be provided with a minimum of two 13 Amp receptacles. Base size of incoming fire service upon local code or latest edition of the International Fire Code. All utility drawings and specification shall be done in conjunction with lead architectural design firm to ensure coordination. Investment and operation costs shall be reviewed at each design phase.
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Lighting • Lighting design both natural and artificial shall provide a safe, healthy creative
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Illumination Levels in Lux
All Educational areas
500 lux in 20% spaces, 400 lux in the bal‐ ance
Administrative, clinic, auditorium, swim‐ ming pool, lunch area and service areas
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Toilets
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Kitchen, gymnasium, music, art, design and technology
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Internal circulations
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and direct illumination depending on educational needs. Supplement natural light as necessary with electric lighting to satisfy minimum comfort level requirements. Fluorescent fixtures tube shall be T‐5 lamps with high frequency electronic ballasts, and Color Rendering Index (CRI) not less than 85. All fixtures should be low maintenance and with suitable protection grade for dust and water. Light fixtures shall not be located over stairwells or hard to reach places. Use wall mounted light fixtures to light stairwells. Warm white light metal halide fixtures with color corrected lamps and automatic re‐strike may be used in gyms, multi‐ purpose rooms, high corridors and high library ceilings. When fixtures are used which require a warm‐up, switches need to be located to assure against accidental or malicious switching. If the switches cannot be located in a secure location, then locking switches are required. Exterior lighting shall be provided for building entrances, outdoor storage areas, loading docks, bus drop off, covered walkways to the entrances, exterior mechanical room doors, sports fields and other outdoor areas where lighting is required for night functions, security or safety lights as well as outdoor lights. Exterior facade and /or boundary wall lighting shall be provide at certain locations review on site by site basis with ADEC. Vandal‐resistant materials or metal guards shall be used to protect fixtures and equipment within reach of floors and all outdoor locations and in gymnasiums. The central battery system and associated slave luminaries will cover the emergency and exit luminaries and escape route signs. LED exit signs shall be used. Exit signs and directional signs should be wall‐mounted where possible . Exit signs and escape route signs directional signs related thereto shall be provided with power from two sources. The primary source may be connected at any point within the normal lighting system. The secondary source shall operate automatically upon interruption of the primary source and shall transfer the exit signs and escape route signs to the battery backed supply. Exit signs and directional signs related thereto shall be provided at all exit doors and as required to mark escape routes.
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battery backup. Use a daylighting analysis tool to guide the design process. This analysis, ei‐ ther computational simulation or physical model, shall be utilized to evaluate and optimize the amount of natural illumination that can be practically achieved in the design. This analysis should be conducted at the Schematic Design phase. Consider using light shelves (solid horizontal elements placed above eye level, but below the top of the window) to reflect daylight deep into a room. Consider sloped ceilings and/or light colored ceiling surfaces to help reflect daylight within the room. Avoid glare especially in rooms where computers are use, for which upper windows may be considered. Consider the color and reflectivity of materials & finishes, used on surfaces near windows in order to take advantage of daylight.
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Thermal Comfort and Ventilation
The building’s HVAC system must be designed, installed, and operated to enhance the learning and the teaching by eliminating “thermal distractions”. The effective design for thermal comfort must control three vital indicators of a healthy educational environ‐ ment: temperature, humidity, and ventilation. • Temperature: Design conditions for space temperatures shall be: Summer: 21 to 24 degrees C; Winter: no artificial heating required. • Humidity: Design conditions for the range of temperatures listed above shall be between 40% and 60% relative humidity for occupied areas. • Ventilation: Design conditions shall be:
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Classrooms, Science room, 5 L/s per person and 0.60 art room, music room and L/s per m2 library
Exhaust air 4 changes per hour
Gym, multipurpose hall 10 L/s per person and 0.90 6 changes per hour and other assembly spaces L/s per m2 Toilets
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utility shut‐off system should be provided. Ventilation air shall be cooled and de‐humidified before introduction into the conditioned space. Permanent means of roof access will need to be provided to access any equipment located on the roof. Install permanent carbon dioxide monitoring At a minimum, one CO2 sensor must be installed at each return point. The CO2 level must not be allowed to exceed 1000 ppm. Fresh air intakes shall be located such as not to intake impure air from the surrounding. Locate fresh air intakes at a minimum of 5.00 m away from sanitary sewer vent outlets, exhaust outlets and truck and bus loading areas. Main electrical room should be air conditioned and ventilated to prevent excessively high temperature. All spaces which produce dust, shall be negatively pressurized to assist in reducing the infiltration of dust to adjacent spaces. Also, the mechanical systems for these spaces should have easily replaceable filtration systems. In addition, for those spaces programmed to have a dust collection system, the controls shall be designed to halt air conditioning when the dust collection system is engaged. Provision shall be made to avoid sound transmission through any common duct system serving more than one area, such as between adjoining classrooms and educational spaces. The HVAC systems shall be provided with complete labelling systems for all equipment, starters, piping, valves, control panels and devices, dampers rotation valve movements, and any other system components The equipment labels shall be screwed on laminated plastic with the name, (hot water pump no. 1, etc.), Number, model number, capacity and any sequence of operation that is applicable. Specify fencing around all outdoor air cooled chillers, cooling towers and condensing units. Gates shall be large enough for service vehicles to remove equipment if necessary. Specify drains for all cooling tower locations. Area inside fence shall be concrete properly sloped, with fence posts located within perimeter of pad. All rooftop or outdoor equipment shall be adequately shaded. Locate all cooler and freezer condensers outside building on reinforced concrete pad on ground, protected and for maximum ventilation. Condensers shall not be located on roof. Hot water relief valves, refrigerant relief devices, and steam pop‐off safety valves must be piped to location to minimize danger to personnel or students upon relief. Hot water relief valves should be piped to exterior or to funnel‐ type floor drains located near the equipment. Filters for all air handling equipment shall be mounted in 50 mm thick
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permanent metal frames with 25 mm thick polyester media. Filter access must be readily accessible and require no tools to change. Specify that any questionable means of access to equipment and filter shall be replaced at no additional cost to ADEC. • All major items of mechanical equipment that employ any solid state electronic components shall be fully protected from electrical surges and lighting. • For all hydraulic cooling systems, provide manual shut off valves at point where main supply and return lines leave the central mechanical room, where piping leaves and/or enters a building and in mains such that classroom wings can be isolated. • Provide manufacturer recommended exhaust system for kilns. • All selected air distribution devices shall be rated at a Noise Criteria rating under NC 30. Air devices in sound sensitive areas such as assembly areas, auditoriums, performing arts, music and practice rooms shall be selected a Noise Criteria rating under NC 20. Utilize a building load calculation computer program to determine the heating and cooling loads for three design conditions: peak (2.5%) cooling season design dry bulb temperature, peak (2.5%) cooling season wet bulb temperature, and peak heating (1%) dry bulb temperature. The load summary should include the following data: total load, the sensible load, the supply air volume, the unit discharge air temperature, and the design supply air temperature. Load summaries should be provided for the entire facility, each separate system, and each individual room or zone. • The temperature of return water to chillers shall be 12 to 14.5 degrees celsius. • Link energy meters of electrical distribution panels of each building zone to a flat panel display in that area to allow life monitoring of energy use. • Provide for building and HVAC systems commission and a one year re commissioning of the building systems within the contract. • Design firms shall submit a conceptual design narrative at design development summarizing the design direction and including the following criteria:
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• Recommended energy conservation and energy efficient equipment,
systems, and operational techniques • Proposed ductwork, piping, and insulation materials for all systems. • Summary of mechanical and electrical spaces with required area and suggested location for each. This should include but not be limited to mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, technology equipment rooms, above ceiling space, and chases. Perform energy model computer simulation of the building envelope and proposed systems early in the design process to develop the most efficient building and system options. Provide a summary of anticipated yearly total and monthly energy usage for heating, cooling, domestic water heating, lighting, and miscellaneous loads. In any building where future expansion is definitely planned, as conveyed by ADEC, the architectural design firm shall provide adequate additional capacity and connection points in the mechanical systems as directed by the ADEC. The additional capacity shall be clearly noted on the front sheet of the drawings. Specify a chiller control package which stages and controls the entire chilled water system and all equipment including the chillers, primary and secondary chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps, and cooling tower fans. Utilize strategies like a solar thermal and heat recovery chiller to provide water heating for swimming pools. Alternative systems could be considered acceptable for school buildings, subject to further investigations, the energy modelling results and detail discussion with ADEC possible systems to consider are : geo exchange system, building thermal mass, radiant cooling, directing cooled air through slabs and walls, etc.
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Acoustics • Acoustically high performing walls, floors, doors, and window assemblies are
needed between core instruction spaces and other like spaces, or spaces where noise transmission will cause disruption of teaching and learning. • Do not locate music, auditorium, gym, and indoor pool rooms directly adjacent to core learning spaces. • Avoid locating core learning spaces adjacent to air conditioning/ ventilation equipment or other building services and utilities that could be noisy, distracting or annoying. • Background noise levels and maximum reverberation in learning spaces shall be limited as per ANSI S12.60.2002 at the levels noted below:
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wall, floor/ceiling, and roof/ceiling assemblies that separate enclosed spaces from adjacent spaces as shown below:
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generation of noise. • All grilles and diffusers should be selected to have a catalogue Noise Criteria (NC) rating of NC 18 or less. • Acoustical design shall be designed to international standards like ANSI S12.60.2002 or equivalent.
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Information and Communication Technology • All ICT Standards are based on the current state of technology and education in
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Fire Alarm System • Analogue addressable fire alarm system shall be provided and to comply with
Civil Defence Authority requirement. • Main fire alarm panel to be located in the main reception area. • All exit doors to have lock system that is integrated into the fire alarm system so that in case of fire all exit doors are unlocked. • All equipment proposed and planned for use shall have proper listing and/or approval from either of the nationally recognized agencies.
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Public Address System • The emergency call system will be used as a public address system which
providing communications used for “all call” and emergency announcement. This system shall incorporate a master program clock used to generate tone signals for class change. Allow for a minimum of 2 Tone signals to allow for mixed gender Schools. The public address system to allow selective programmable paging function with a minimum 3 programmable messages. Allow for announcements from reception and principal’s office and be integrated to the building management system. Music system to be muted during fire or other emergencies. Public address system shall cover all classrooms, breakout, corridors, offices, outdoor areas, Library, Gymnasium, cafeteria. Separate stand‐alone sound system shall be provided in the following areas :
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Anthem and other events, check with ADEC for location. • Swimming Pool
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constantly coming to the market, public address system will be fully specified 6 months before the scheduled date for commissioning and included as a provisional sum in the contract.
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Security and Access Control • CCTV cameras shall be located at reception, accesses, externally for all gates,
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bus and student drop off areas and building entrances. Internally provide surveillance for all entrances and main corridors leading to entrances. CCTV shall be monitored from the control room and principal room. Allow provision for future IBMS. Access control system to be equipped with security card reader located near the door entrance and push button release on the other side. Hand wired access control system to control the access to the server room, telecom room and BMS room and main control room. At least two readers shall be added for attendance system. Areas to be controlled by the system shall be defined by the architectural firm and approved by ADEC All school activity will be recorded in the server in the control room for at least
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30 days. • Access Control System, CCTV system, lighting control system, fire alarm system and BMS should have provision to be all integrated with IBMS on the same TCP/ IP platform, and every system can work as a stand‐alone.
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Building Automation Systems • A building automation system will be established to monitor the performance
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of the most critical systems in the school building, with the intention of be able to address operation issues on a timely manner. The building control system shall be a digitally controlled, web based and will be controlled locally and remotely from a central location in future. Specify lightning and surge protection on all building automation system panels and telephone modems associated with these systems. Specify momentary contact push button for night override in a flush mounted panel located in the administrative area corresponding to mounted panel located in the administrative area corresponding to zones in plans and specifications. All temperature sensors shall be flush mount. Points to be controlled through a building automation system, shall be:
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Surge protection Water tank Water and electrical meters Chillers Temperature Pumps and water pressure Leak detection Ventilation Alarms
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Landscape and Outside Learning Area • Quality local site vegetation shall be preserved. • Non‐invasive, indigenous vegetation or adaptive drought resistant and saline
tolerant vegetation shall be adopted. • Provide plant material that is non‐poisonous and non‐spiny to avoid any danger to the students. • A good amount of green areas are required, however, these have to be designed to use species that required little water and comply with the water usage requirements of the Abu Dhabi authorities. • Any enclosed planters must have minimum 25 mm weep holes every 1500 mm. D16 ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
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calculations and the possibility of using gray water for irrigation. Boundary walls are meant to provide safety and privacy to school activities , but not to hide the school building from the community environment. They shall be placed in a way that they will not obscure the main entrance to the building, parking areas, and community access. Boundary walls shall be at least 2.40 m in height and made of precast concrete with decorative motifs to be approved by ADEC. All concrete seating , planters, steps in all areas of the School accessible by students shall be smooth, without sharp corners. Fabric for shade structures shall be HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) with minimum 20 year warranty and SRI (Solar Reflective Index) of 29. No loose gravel or pebbles shall be used for landscaping in areas accessible to students. Following the requirements for play ground spaces and equipment: • Kg to Grade 2: the play ground should be located as an extension of the classroom. Grades 3 to 5: they should be appropriately located near the corresponding learning community and slightly away from the outdoor learning areas. • Playground for KG and Cycle I shall be 100% sun shaded and accessible for special needs students. • Provide impact padding flooring and maintain an obstacle free safety zone around all equipment. • Play equipment is not only for recreation but also to support physical development, Practical Learning and develop student social interaction • Nurseries: Provide play ground adjacent to indoor play area. • Learning equipment shall allow children to play alone and to experience with touch , sight and sound . Different play in sand. • KG to Grade 2: Students tend to play in groups to develop their social awareness, and they enjoy playing with abstract elements, benches, swings and slides and movable equipment • Grade 3 to 5 : Students in this age group tend for activities which involve movement and action. Play equipment should enable students to develop organization and physical skills and test their dexterity with elements such as ‐ nets , climbing equipment and other more or less complex structures that call upon different motor responses . • Play ground equipment shall be under adult supervision during use hours. Provide one bike rack per classroom near the main entrance of the school building for C II and C III schools. Three 10 m stainless steel, illuminated flag poles per school in the front of the
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school and one flag pole at assembly point which could be indoors or outdoors. Confirm location with ADEC during design reviews.
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Roofing • Standing seam roofing is the preferred roof system for medium pitched roofs. • Minimum slope to point of discharge shall be 1.5%. • Modified bitumen torch on membrane roofs are preferred for flat (sloped to • • • • •
drain) roofs. Provide adequate protection based on accessible and non‐accessible areas. Use reflective coating on roofs to reduce heat gains. Provide insulation thickness as required to meet specified thermal resistance, and base flashing. Materials and types of roof systems and installation procedures shall be adopted only with approval of ADEC. Roof parapet for accessible roof shall be 1,20m min.
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Walls Exterior walls will be designed to provide a visual separation and protection from outside elements, such as heat, rain or moisture, dust and noise. • The maximum level of heat transmission acceptable through the building envelope is 0.30 BTU/H per Sf per degree. • Use of load bearing wall construction will be allowed only in special circumstances approved by ADEC. • Where masonry walls supported by elevated floor construction meet ground supported walls, control joints shall be installed. • At all interior and at exterior expansion joints adjacent to high traffic areas vandal resistant metal covers shall be provided. • Flush masonry wall construction is preferred. Special shape (sloping) units shall be used at projecting courses. No horizontal ledges will be allowed. • Areas of exterior masonry where through‐wall flashing is not required should have “clear waterproofing sealant” applied. • Types of walls shall be kept to a minimum. • Cavity wall (masonry veneer on concrete masonry unit back‐up) and veneer wall (masonry veneer on steel stud back‐up with cavity space) construction is strongly recommended at exterior masonry walls. • Specifications shall include the following quality requirements:
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areas, maintaining visual connection and the passage of light. Provide at least one operable window in every room with windows. Windows in upper floors should have restricted operation to prevent accidents. Exterior windows shall be designed in conjunction with all other components of the building envelope for thermal comfort. Exterior windows as well as attached and detached shades should be studied and coordinated to provide a pleasing view of the elevations. For operable windows the opening in cycle I Schools shall not exceed 150mm clear and in Cycle II and III shall not exceed 230mm. Design operable windows for ease of operation without using ladders of special equipment. Exterior window and window‐wall construction shall be high performance insulating glass in aluminium frames with the exception of sidelights and transoms adjacent to entrance doors where hollow metal frames is used. All exterior frames shall be thermally proven. Single hung is the preferred operable window type. Sliding windows are not acceptable, unless there is clear data showing the air infiltration performance within building envelope performance criteria. Sill height and window size should consider size of students, preventing students sitting to be able to see the outside. Sill height for computer rooms and
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impurities and substances are acceptable . • High level of workmanship special in wall with exposed blocks, bricks or stone. • Particular attention to the design and installation of through wall flashing. • Special attention shall be paid to all masonry specified as block with paint finish. Autoclaved concrete blocks or panels (AAC) are an acceptable alternative material for all block work. Prefabricated metal or concrete cladding with dry fix is acceptable. All masonry details shall be provided appropriate scale at design development phase. U values to be achieved in exterior walls and roofs shall be an input to the energy model to be used for estimating air conditioning loads. ?????? Wall finishes, ceiling and floor schedules will be provided to architectural design firm by ADEC. Architectural design firms to submit proposal of colours and textures at schematic design phase.
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computer areas in the libraries should be at least 1.4 m height. One of the longitudinal walls of the library should be at least 60% glazed. There shall not be any special, complex or large glass designs. A horizontal frame approximately 750 mm above finish floor shall be provided at sidelights to guard students against walking into glass. Vandal resistant systems shall be used. A non‐absorbent, easily cleanable surface shall be provided at windowsills. Mechanically anchored slate and polymer stools are acceptable. Wood, plastic laminate, metal and concrete masonry unit stools shall not be used. Classroom windows shall be designed for both, daylighting and views. The sill heights to be appropriately designed for both. Interior shades will not be used in classrooms. Interior shades are only to be used in science labs, art rooms and design and technology workshops. All glazing shall be toughened. All classrooms, workshops, labs and teacher’s stations should have inside windows for views and providing connectivity. Depending on school design, the separation between classroom and learning communities could be an operable glazed panel. Glass partitions should be used for the corridor wall in administrative spaces. Skylights are to be avoided.
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and most of its components. Materials to be used for door leafs, hardware and frames differ according to the function of each space. In high traffic areas, heavy duty hollow metal doors of 45 mm thick and 2100 mm in height are required with corresponding heavy duty metal frames, and magnetic holders. Generally door design shall be full flush, honey combed with heavy duty hardware. Classroom and other educational spaces doors should open to the outside, without the door leaf intruding into circulation areas. Entrance doors shall have large vision panels or be full glass, interior stair/ corridor doors shall have vision lights as allowed by the International or Abu Dhabi Building Code, whichever is more stringent. Double doors with air lock should be used for school main doors. Exterior sliding glass doors shall not be used: swing open glass doors are acceptable. Architectural design firms shall provide permanent room numbering system for door keying and signage. All hardware and fittings shall be heavy‐duty extruded stainless steel
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Guardrails and Handrails • All interior guardrails and handrails in student and public areas shall be • • • • • •
stainless steel. All interior guardrails and handrails in student and public areas shall be finished in “cool touch” coating to prevent any burns from hot metal. All level difference in floors of 45cm or more shall be protected by a guardrail. All guardrails in staircase shall be a minimum of 1200mm even though code may allow lower heights. Guardrails in student use areas like corridors learning communities shall be minimum 1400mm heights. Guardrail shall not have any horizontal elements that can facilitate climbing between 100mm to 1300mm above finished floor. If vertical baluster are used distance between these shall not exceed 100mm.
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Toilets Rooms Changing Rooms and Showers • Student toilets shall be distributed thought the school building and located no
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construction with satin finish. • In general, following hardware shall be required: • Classrooms, science, art, music rooms etc. : Key locks ‐ lockable from inside and outside only with a key. Push‐pull roll latch with a push plate on the push side and stainless steel U pull handle on the pull side. The hinges shall be such that they can stay in a fully open position. • Offices: In glass doors—Brushed stainless steel lever handles and locks and heavy duty stainless steel hinges. Large push/pull handle in stainless steel. • KG toilet cubicles: No locks, flip latch, operable from inside and outside. Self‐closing hinges shall not be used. • Cycle I, II and III toilet doors—U‐pull handle, brushed stainless steel; turn latch , operable from outside with a tool, if accidentally locked in. • General uses —Lever brushed stainless steel handles and heavy duty stainless steel hinges. Lockable with key. • Panic devices shall be heavy duty institutional grade. All exterior exit doors shall be “lockable” with an interlock switch that unlocks automatically when the fire alarm system goes off. • Door stops shall be provided in all locations, where the door is likely to hit and damage a wall.
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that 4 fixtures. Marble thresholds shall be provided at doorways of all toilet rooms Washbasins should be mounted over a support counter on steel frame from wall. Fixture heights shall be age appropriate. Counter heights for KG shall be 600mm, Cycle 1 shall be 700mm and Cycle II & III shall be 850mm above finished floor. Floor under washbasin shall have a 1 cm recess in floor to accommodate a rubber mat of 1.20 m. WCs shall be wall hung with flush valves for all schools. For KG use floor mounted with flush valves. Hot water shall be provided only in showers, and kitchens. All faucets in toilet rooms shall have spring loaded push valves. Toilet shall be equipped with paper towel dispensers, spring loaded soap dispensers made of stainless steel, and impact resistance mirrors. No urinals will be provided A spray hose for personal use shall be provided at every toilet. Hardwired vandal resistant smoke detectors in all toilets for monitoring smoking by students and staff. Doors are required for all shower cubicles and changing rooms. Provide enough area and hooks etc. Within shower cubicles for dressing. Shower stalls shall have non‐slip and hammered marble or granite flooring, no trap and handicap accessible. Shower floor to drain away from cubicle edges to prevent water to go thru under partition. Solid surface partitions shall be used between toilets in KG and Nursery. Toilet partition in all cycle I , II and III shall be block and plaster. They shall be 200mm above furnished floor and door shall be 50mm above finished floor. A definitive count of water consumption needs is required at schematic design level.
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Cafeteria, Food Serving and Kitchen • All kitchen and serving equipment to be electrically operated, not gas. • Allow for a cooler, freezer and dry storage area in accordance to the space
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containers in insulated trolleys to keep the food warm or cool. Allow for easy access for delivery from off‐site location by van to kitchen. • Include area within the kitchen to store and plug in the trolleys. Allow for approximately 1 kg of food per student on the trolleys. • Include area for checking, arranging and/or transferring of prepared food as needed. • Allow for regeneration and reheat of food and bread. Include following cooking/reheating equipment:
• 2‐combination steamer, multi‐ program cookers for regeneration, light
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cooking, cooking and holding, and baking (20 trays). • 4‐ burner cook top. • Microwave oven. • 1‐ double fryer. Include a small area for preparation for baking breads and/or cookies using frozen/refrigerated dough using the combination cooker. Include a small area for cleaning, preparation and cutting of some vegetables like lettuce for salads. Include a small counter with adequate plug‐ins for a food processor, mixer, electric kettle and a coffee maker. Serving area shall allow for easy circulation for the students. Serving areas shall provide distinctive spaces for trays and cutlery, fruits, desserts, salads and cold meal items, beverages and hot meals. Include:
• 2‐4 well hot food counters and • 2‐4 well cold food counter with 2 shelves
• Include counter for cash station connected to the network. • Allow for easy locations of dirty dishes trolleys that shall be loaded by the
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students. Allow for containers for food waste, recycling and trash near the dirty tray trolley area. There are two to three shifts for dining. It is assumed that all tables will be cleared and cleaned as soon as a student is finished eating. There is not likely to be any time in‐between seating for all tables to be cleaned at one time. The loaded trolleys shall be wheeled into the dish washing areas by staff. In the dishwashing area, the food waste will be dropped into organic waste containers and any waste separated into trash and recycling as needed. Dirty trays etc. shall be flushed before entering the dish washing machines. Any food containers shall also be washed in the dish washing machine.
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kitchen waste into organic, recyclable and trash. Allow on site composting of organic waste and use it for educational purposes. Automatic dry‐type fire‐extinguishing systems shall be in stalled in all hoods. Upon activation of the extinguishing system, all fuel shall be shut off, whether gas or electric, and will include fuel to all equipment under the hood, including fryers, broilers, griddles, and ranges. Make‐up air shall be shut off, but exhaust fans shall continue exhausting. All kitchen hoods shall have 80% minimum outside make up air delivered at perimeter of hoods. Exterior entrances to kitchens shall be equipped with a fly fan with automatic switch geared to opening and closing of door. Location of fan on interior of building with air directed down and outward is preferred. Architectural design firm will receive specific requirements and specifications for kitchen management from ADEC at schematic design phase.
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Identifying Devices and Signage • Follow ADEC Signage Design Guidelines and ADEC branding requirement for •
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all interior and exterior signs An exterior sign shall be placed close to main entrance of the building and additional signs will be placed at bus drop off area, community and service entrances indicating Abu Dhabi Education Council both in Arabic and English, plus the name and the cycle of the school. Provide a building directory in an area immediately visible from the main building entry, secondary doors and at the end of each stair cases, indicating “you are here”. Building directories should be flush or recessed, rather than projecting. Letters and numbers should be simple in style and easy to change. Identify with signs areas such as grade levels, learning communities, art area, music area, cafeteria, etc. Emergency and Regulatory: Various codes require signage that informs the user population of prohibited activities or safety requirements, such as:
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resist vandalism. • Every room shall have a designation and a number. On signs that require names, the number should appear first. • Two spaces shall not receive the same number even though they may be connected by a doorway. They shall receive the number of the main room with a letter after it. For example a storage room with access through an office 2232 shall be called 2232A or 2232B depending on how many rooms open through office number 2232. • If a single space has more than one door, all doors shall have the same number. • Number rooms in each area of the building to aid in way‐finding. For example, the administrative wing could be 0100‐0199, first grade learning community could be 0200 etc. For the first floor the number would be 1100‐1199, 1200‐ 1299 etc. The designation ending in 00 would be corridors/circulation area in each wing. • Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms must have a room number and be designated mechanical, electrical etc. • Identifying devices and signage shall be consistent on each school campus, demonstrate sensitivity to the wide range of ages, and be effective for all building users.
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Structural Systems • Modular grid • Large, short spans. • Justification of system selected.
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Sustainability
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making design decisions. Opportunities should be taken to utilize passive and active energy systems which will demonstrate prudent environmental stewardship to students and the community. Incorporate shades as much possible into the design of outdoor learning areas and circulation spaces throughout the campus. Options include, but are not limited to: overhangs, awnings, trellises, and sail or fabric type shade structures. All windows shall be protected from the direct incidence of the sun. Capture cooling breezes and block hot winds. Design walls with thermal masses high enough to prevent heat gain within its perimeter. Reduce heat islands by the use of high albedo roof and wall surfaces and paving. Consider low slope roofs with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of at least 78. Consider paving systems with a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of at least 29. Consider use of vegetated roofs for some portions of the building. Incorporate, when possible, traditional passive systems such a falaj irrigation system, earth tubes and wind towers or barjeels. Design outdoor water features and garden spaces that are appropriately scaled, that create a soothing ambiance, provide positive effects on the microclimate and which may also provide learning opportunities for students. Provide all hot water needed for changing rooms and kitchen with a sustainable solar water heating system appropriate to the local climate. Reduce as economically possible the need for electricity from off site sources. Integrate sustainable electrical strategies such as incorporation of photovoltaic panels and wind turbines for the generation of electricity on site. Investigate the use of cylindrical turbines in urban areas where buildings create swirling wind patterns. Explore strategies for capture of rainwater for small‐scale building or irrigation use. Submit an Estidama progress report at each phase, providing assurance that all previsions have been taken during the design phase to guarantee that the required rating will be obtained.
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• Sustainable design requirements and strategies are not limited to this section,
but also can be found in the following sections: landscape, utilities, lighting, thermal comfort, day lighting, energy efficiency, constructability and durability. • A computer generated, 30 year life cycle cost analysis shall be performed for all school buildings over 2,000 m2 and shall be submitted to ADEC at the schematic design stage, along with a final recommendation of the type of HVAC system to be used. • The above analysis shall include several alternatives along with integrated studies of construction costs, the effects of building construction materials, building orientation, lighting, usage schedules, fuels, HVAC equipment, maintenance costs, and other factors that relate to the initial capital cost of the building versus the annual operating costs. ADEC authority will stipulate which alternatives are to be studied. • The life cycle costs study shall include (but not necessarily be limited to) the initial cost of the mechanical system, including electrical work and miscellaneous building costs related to the mechanical system. It shall also include first year utility costs for, Cooling energy, Interior building lighting, Domestic hot water, All other energy sources.
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Accessibility • ADEC schools will provide access and inclusion for all students with special
educational needs and non‐severe disabilities. • Designs shall allow for equal access for all students to the entire range of the curriculum, school life and the physical environment by including both ramps and stairs for students with mobility difficulties where there are small changes in floor elevations. • Provision should be made for appropriate space for pupil support, whether educational (for instance through small‐group rooms), therapeutic, social or medical. • Allow students with special needs to own or share use of speciality and classroom spaces in the school, such as: • multi‐ purpose small‐group rooms for specialist teaching and pupil support. • a medical and therapy room for peripatetic staff and health professionals. • an interview room next to the entrance that can be used by parents and care givers, as well as ADEC agency support staff.
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students, staff, and visitors with physical disabilities the freedom to move freely within the school. Provide 5% height‐adjustable desks and chairs. Integrate accessible seating throughout all areas of the school including auditoriums, cafeterias, libraries, etc. Centrally locate key services such as food service, bathrooms, and especially elevators to minimize travel distances. Provide bathrooms with the appropriate accessories (grab bars, 815mm wide min. doors, etc.) that are at the age appropriate heights (toilet seats between 430‐485mm high, top of lavatories at 865mm, bottom of mirror reflective surface at 700mm to 1015mm, grab bars between 840‐915 mm, etc) Provide handrails and guardrails at stairs and ramps and other changes in elevation where railing would be required. Handrails should be between 32‐ 38mm in diameter and 38mm from wall. Spread special education spaces throughout the facility. Plan how parents with special needs will access the facility. Design outdoor learning environments and/or play areas so that students with disabilities can access and enjoy these environments. Provide appropriate handicapped parking, within the school plot Provide adequate signage that complies with general accessibility requirements (height, etc.). Ensure signage is provided at all relevant areas including parking, common areas, restrooms, etc. Architectural design firms should consult with the appropriate department within ADEC for current policies regarding students with disabilities.
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Constructability and Durability • Buildings should be designed to have high life cycle performance (durability) in
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all components and be easily constructible. Design teams are encouraged to explore solutions that minimize construction duration. Acceptable designs shall promote a long building life by protecting its compo‐ nents from condensation, water ingress, improper drainage and through the pro‐ tection of vulnerable areas of the building envelope and surroundings. A well designed building envelope is very important from two perspectives. First, the durability of a building is directly impacted by the thermal movement and vapour migration within the building envelope. Secondly, the energy per‐ formance of a building and, therefore, the design or over design of the HVAC system is directly influenced by the performance of the building envelope. Provide proper positive drainage of all site areas, particularly away from build‐ ings. No “thermal bridging” (where heat transfer can occur) in all roof and wall as‐ semblies by providing adequate thermal breaks. Place vapour barriers on the exterior side of any insulation. The school building wall assemblies shall be designed to keep the interior side fully permeable and locate both an air barrier and water vapour barrier at the exterior side. Provide good quality weather seals and thresholds at all exterior door open‐ ings. Design the building envelope air infiltration rate at or below 3.64 l/s/m2 at 75 Pa, or at local code whichever is more stringent. Insulate all ducts and cold and hot water pipes to avoid condensation and en‐ ergy loss. Evaluate long term life cycle when evaluating all finish materials. Evaluate maintenance requirements when evaluating all finish materials. Where possible investigate and provide locally harvested, processed and manu‐ factured materials and systems. Where possible, stack rest rooms/ plumbing vertically for greater economy. Select finish material and systems that are easily available in the UAE market‐ place for replacement. Provide design strategies that provide flexibility for future expansion or reno‐ vation of space.
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Integrated Design Approach • Architectural design firms shall lead the design process and integrate the col‐
laborative inputs of all engineering disciplines and other specialized consult‐ ants. Cost control, coordination of disciplines and constructability should al‐ ways be a central part of the design process, and not an afterthought.
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capturing all stakeholder’s contributions through the analysis of all possible options. Formal and informal reviews are expected to have all the appropriate design team members input and no design decision should be made without a fluid dialogue between all parties involved. • Early involvement of builders, construction managers and facility managers will enrich the discussions with designers to minimize construction complications, thus ensuring a more predictable result. • Some of the benefits expected from an integrated design approach are: • Simplify and correctly size the structural system. • Have more direct routes and the right sizing for sub‐systems such as HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and power. • Minimize the building energy loads. • Better coordinate the drawings of different disciplines. • Engage all design team members early in the design process and submit to ADEC their names and qualifications along with a work plan that clearly identifies relationships and flow of information between team members. • The design process must be recorded from the initial goal setting session, to establishing all design intentions, defining project conditions, and through caring on every phase of design. All members of the design team must be equally engaged and informed through the entire process. A record shall be kept of all major design decisions and options analysis, which will constitute a final document to be submitted to ADEC with the final design documentation. The tasks to be completed in each design, construction, and occupancy phase are identified below:
Pre‐ Design Phase: • Analyze site conditions and feasibility of space program. • Establish investment cost limits. • Define energy consumption goals. • Determine the life expectancy of the school building.
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• Use building information modelling, incorporating and expanding on the
specifications provided by ADEC. • Specify the need for adequate commissioning.
Bidding and Construction • Monitor the construction process to ensure full compliance with design intentions and to allow for possible substitutions when necessary (only with written approval from ADEC). Occupancy • Ensure through specifications the timely submittal of operation and maintenance manuals. • Allow for post‐occupancy evaluation and training sessions in coordination with ADEC.
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Building Information Modelling • ADEC recommends the use of Building Information Modelling in order to
generate and manage building data during its life cycle. • Building information modelling is a technique by which all of the distinct building elements are combined to make up a building design that can coexist in a single ‘project database’, or ‘virtual building’, which represents everything known about the building. A building information model is built to provide a single, logical, consistent source for all information associated with the building. • ADEC requires BIM models to be constructed using at the minimum following information: • Length, width and height of each building component • Specifications • Unit costs • Schedules • During the Construction Phase • As‐built Information • Manufacturers’ data • Schedules • RFIs, Change Orders etc. • Architectural design firm to keep the BIM model updated, and incorporate it in with every design submission. • BIM model shall be submitted as part of the as‐built/record documentation. E10 ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
Process Description and Deliverables • The requirements and strategies contained in this Design Manual are meant to
provide architectural design firms guidance in understanding ADEC’s expectations as well as to serve as an instrument that can be used to verify that the results generated are in line with the goals initially set for the proposed project. Architectural design firms will take into consideration the latest design concepts approved by ADEC when working on site specific designs. • ADEC will be available for consultation at every step of the process and will conduct formal reviews at the following phases: concept, schematics, design development and before the construction are sent for tender. • Prior to starting a project, ADEC will provide to architectural design firms, all site information available and a preliminary space program for review and feedback. ADEC will also organize, when needed, a community consultation to discuss all project information. • During tender and construction process, ADEC shall be consulted if changes are deem necessary to these Standards and Criteria of the final set of construction drawings.
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All information collected, plus a description of ADEC’s vision for each particular project, will be summarized into a Project Brief. Within one week of being appointed, the architectural design firm will submit to ADEC an Inception Report containing; but not limited to:
• Team composition and contact information. • Proposed list of drawings. • Proposed review schedule. • Feedback on space program. Program Analysis. • Site and utilities information and observations. • Understanding of the ADEC design Requirements.
• At any point during the design process the architectural design firm should be
prepared to produce drawings and reports and to make presentations to the Higher Authority or their designated representative as determined by the Infrastructure and Facilities Division. Documents required for presentation shall include: models, mounted and colour site plans, floor plans, elevations and presentation perspectives. • All formal communications between an architectural design firm and ADEC must be in writing, dated and numbered. All submissions to ADEC will be done in at least two paper copies and two CDs containing all drawings in PDF, Word, DWG and other editable formats. • The following are the minimum deliverable required for each design phase: Project Inspection Phase. Concept Design Phase This phase will focus on: • Analyzing possible growth alternatives and options for flexibility. • The design of internal functions, human, vehicle and material flow patterns. • General space allocations; detailed analysis of operating functions; studies of adjacency, vertical and horizontal affinities. • Outline descriptions of major building components and systems. The minimum deliverable for this phase are: 1. Site plan at scale 1:250 2. Floor plans at scale 1:200 3. Roof plan.
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• Although formal structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs will
not be required at this point, the architectural design firm will demonstrate through graphics and text that the proposed solutions take into consideration all related disciplines holistically. The conceptual designs should result in high quality educational buildings that are also economical, easy to maintain, fast to build and qualify for Three Pearls in the Estidama grading system. Schematic Design Phase
This phase will focus on: • Incorporating the feedback from ADEC for the conceptual design phase. • Schematic design solutions to function, contractibility and aesthetics. • Review of programmed versus actual areas. • Analysis of structural, MEP and all systems, construction methods, materials and work to be included in the construction contracts. • Sustainability analysis defining strategies for obtaining every point.
The minimum deliverables for this phase are:
A. Architectural B. Plans at 1:100 scale showing complete building layout, and identifying areas, room by room, showing areas in square meters with comparisons to space program provided. C. Building sections and elevations that indicate location and size of fenestration. D. Preliminary color scheme and finishes. E. Preliminary furniture layouts. F. Site plan with building located and overall grading plan with a minimum of 2 m contour lines. G. All major site development such as orientation, access road paving, walls and outside support buildings, structured parking facilities, programmed play areas, and paved parking lots should be shown. H. Landscape concept drawings and report. ADEC—EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES DESIGN MANUAL —March 2012
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4. At least two cross sections. 5. Four elevations. 6. Five presentation quality renderings to be printed in an A1 format. 7. All necessary supporting drawings showing typical details or solutions that enhance or better explain the value of the proposed concept. 8. The sustainability report outlining the strategies planned. 9. A concept design report.
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I. Gross and net area calculations separated to show conformance with the Space Program provided by ADEC . J. Preliminary International Building Code Summary
B. Structural A. Diagrams and narrative of structural system recommended (precast, structural steel with composite deck, structural steel with bar joists, etc). B. Identification of foundation systems recommended (fill requirements, piles, caissons, spread, footings, etc.). C. Structural narrative report.
C. Mechanical A. Diagrams and narrative of block heating, ventilating and cooling loads calculations including skin versus internal loading. B. Single‐line drawings of all piping and ducts. C. Location of shafts, duct chases and pipe chases. D. Location and preliminary dimensions of all major equipment in allocated spaces E. Location of all service entrances. F. Mechanical narrative report.
D. Electrical A. B. C. D.
E. F. G. H. I.
Diagrams and narrative of lighting strategy. Lighting fixtures roughly scheduled showing types of fixtures to be used. Major electrical equipment estimations that indicate size and capacity. Complete preliminary one‐line electrical distribution diagrams with indications of final location of service entry, transformers and emergency generator, if required. Preliminary dimensions of electrical rooms. Diagrams and narrative of specialized electrical systems (fire alarm, intercom, voice/data, MATV). Legend showing all symbols used on drawings. Projected energy use broken down in major building components. Electrical narrative report.
Other deliverables are: • • • • •
Preliminary construction cost estimates in format provided by ADEC. Preliminary construction program. At least two interior and one exterior 3D models. Acoustics report. Sustainability report.
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Design Development Phase This phase will focus on incorporating the feedback from ADEC for the schematic design phase, as well as develop and document detailed design solutions. If project not meeting budget, value engineering by an independent third party may be required before starting this phase. The minimum deliverable, as applicable, for this phase are:
A. Architectural 1. 2. 3. 4.
Project phasing plan. International Building Code, summary sheet. Life safety plans showing all fire walls and egress calculations. Floor plans (at 1:100 scale) with final room locations including all openings. 5. Roof plan (at 1:100 scale) indicating structural slope, drainage areas and drain locations. 6. Wall sections showing final dimensional relationships, materials and component relationships. 7. Identification of all fixed and loose equipment, furniture, and furnishings. 8. Room inventory data sheets showing locations of furniture and equipment for each room. 9. Finish schedule identifying all finishes per room. 10. Preliminary door and window and hardware schedule showing final quantity plus type and quality levels. 11. Site plan including grading and drainage. 12. Preliminary development of details, including millwork details and large scale blow‐ups. 13. Legend showing all symbols used on drawings. 14. Reflective ceiling development including ceiling grid and all devices that penetrate the ceiling (i.e., light fixtures, sprinkler heads, ceiling register or diffusers, etc.).
B. Structural 1. Plan and section drawings with all structural members located and sized. 2. Foundation drawings.
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D. Mechanical 1. Cooling load calculations for each space and major duct or pipe runs sized to interface structural. 2. Major mechanical equipment scheduled indicating size and capacity. 3. Ductwork and piping substantially located and sized. 4. Above ceiling and/or mechanical room layouts to verify all, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems fit in available spaces. 5. Devices in ceiling located. 6. Legend showing all symbols used on drawings. 7. Completed life cycle cost analysis.
E. Electrical 1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.
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Point of access, substations located and sized. All power consuming equipment and load characteristics. Total electric load. Major electrical equipment (switch gear, distribution panels, emergency generator, transfer switches, UPS system, etc) dimensioned and drawn to scale into the space allocated. Preliminary site lighting design coordinated with the power company. Lighting, power, telecommunications and office automation devices and receptacles shown in plan. Preliminary light fixture schedule. One line diagram of specialized electrical systems (fire alarm, intercom, voice/data, MATV) showing location of control equipment/panels and devices. Interior electrical loads estimate for systems furniture, receptacles, lighting, food service equipment, and any other special use areas, etc.
F. Fire Protection 1. Provide flow test information. 2. Narrative of proposed fire protection system. 3. Plans and sections as needed.
Other deliverable are: • Updated preliminary construction cost estimates in format provided by
ADEC. • Updated preliminary construction program which includes construction phasing and packaging strategy.
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• Preliminary commissioning plan. • Updated interior and exterior 3D models. • Outline of all materials to be specified in the Construction Documents
phase. • Color boards and finishing sample boards. • Sustainability update. • Design Development report. Construction Documents Phase
This phase will focus on: • Incorporating the feedback from ADEC for the design development
phase. • Preparation of all documents necessary for tender and construction. • Review and incorporating into construction documents: Conditions of the Contract, Advertisement for Tender, Instructions to Tenderers, and Construction Proposal Forms and Agreement (s).
The minimum deliverables as applicable, for this phase are:
A. General 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Complete index of drawings. Vicinity plan. International Building Code summary. Life safety plans. Energy data. Accessibility summary.
B. Civil / Landscaping 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Copy of the site survey. Site plan satisfactory for site plan approval. Site demolition plan. Grading plan. Site utility plan. Storm drainage plan, details and schedule. Paving plans and details. Landscaping plans and details, plant schedule.
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C. Architectural 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Demolition plans. Key plans with final room numbers as approved by ADEC. Critical sections and details identified and drawn. Roof plan with all penetrations. Kitchen layout and equipment schedule. Exterior elevations with control joints located. Enlarged toilet rooms layout details with all fixtures and dimensions. Reflected ceiling plan with all fixtures located and ceiling height identified. 9. Bulkhead and lintel details. 10. Finish plan and schedule. 11. Door and hardware schedule, elevations, and head and jamb details. 12. Masonry details. 13. Roof details. 14. Stair details. 15. Elevator sections and details if applicable. 16. Furniture layout. 17. Casework details and cabinet details. 18. Water‐proofing details.
D. Structural 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Demolition plans. Footing plans and details. Concrete plans and details. Reinforcing steel plans. Structural steel plans.
E. Plumbing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Demolition plan. Fixture schedule. Plumbing plans. Enlarged toilet room plans. Riser diagrams for waste and vent, water, storm drainage, and gas. Plumbing site plan. Plumbing details.
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F. Mechanical 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Demolition plan Ductwork and piping completely located and sized Complete equipment schedules Mechanical room enlarged plans and sections Schematic control diagrams Mechanical details
G. Electrical 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Demolition plan Fixture schedule Electrical site plan Power plan with panels located and identified Lighting plan Complete plans for auxiliary systems including but not limited to, fire alarm, voice/data, intercom, MATV, and security 7. Riser diagrams for all systems 8. Panel schedule
H. Fire Protection 1. Demolition plan 2. Fire protection plan with location of all hose and valve cabinets identified 3. Preliminary fire protection design calculations
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Priced bill of quantities. Specifications shall be prepared using the US Construction Specifications Institute 16 division format. Sustainability update indicating where in drawings, specifications and bills of qualities, each sustainability requirements have been incorporated. Updated preliminary construction program based on required construction time including one month for furnishing and equipment and two months for commissioning. Also including construction phasing and packaging strategy. Commissioning plan.
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This Design Manual was produced by the Infrastructure and Facilities Division of the Abu Dhabi Education Council, working in close collaboration with all ADEC’s educational areas, school management, teachers and students. The concept of Learning Communities was generated through discussions with a team of international consultants who also provided in depth knowledge and experience in benchmarking criterion and standards which were adapted to the particular needs of the Abu Dhabi education system. The international teams were:
• Fielding Nair International (FNI) is an education innovation leader that has
worked closely with national, regional and local governments in 29 countries on 5 continents. Their work has been featured in leading global journals and won numerous awards including the prestigious CEFPI Mac Connell Award and International Planner of the Year. They have published extensively and written a highly regarded book titled, The Language of School Design. Principals of the firm have been directly involved with the creation of Design Standards for other major jurisdictions including New York City for over 1,100 schools, The Republic of Azerbaijan for over 4,000 schools and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico for over 1,500 schools. • SHW Group’s interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners and
educators are dedicated to studying, defining and crafting environments that inspire creativity and drive student potential. SHW was established in Texas in 1945 and now serves clients throughout the United States and beyond. The firm’s portfolio includes more than 4,000 educational projects of varied size and complexity, ranging from small additions and renovations to new multi‐ million dollar educational super‐developments. Those projects, many award‐ winning, have included a wide variety of facilities such as K‐12 and university learning environments, fine arts complexes, maintenance and transportation facilities, multi‐ story administrative office buildings, career and technical education centres, and a variety of stadiums and natatoriums. With 8 offices in Texas, Michigan, Virginia and Maryland, SHW has earned the honour of being named one of the United States’ leading educational facility design firms. Perspectives belong to projects developed for ADEC by international and locally based firms such as: Studio E, Lumiset, Planar/ Broadway Malyan, Dewan and KEO.
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