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1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................4
2. DESIGNREVIEWANDAPPROVAL.....................................................................................................................5
2.1. Approvals......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Discrepancies................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.
ROOMDEFINITIONS
.........................................................................................................................................
6
3.1. Classroom: Traditional,LooseSeating............................................................................................................ 6
3.2. Classroom: Traditional/collaborative............................................................................................................. 6
3.3. Classroom: Seminar........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.4. LectureHalls.................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.5. Auditoriums..................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6. ComputerClassroom....................................................................................................................................... 7
4. GENERALAPPLICATIONS..................................................................................................................................7
4.1. Locations.......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Hallways/Corridors.......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3.Informal
Interaction
Spaces
............................................................................................................................
8
4.4. ADA.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.5. ApplicableProcurementRequirements.......................................................................................................... 8
4.6. ClassroomStorage........................................................................................................................................... 8
5. THECLASSROOMINTERIORS............................................................................................................................8
5.1. Design.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2. Door/RoomSecurity........................................................................................................................................ 9
5.2.1. DoorHardware.......................................................................................................................... 9
5.2.2. Doors.......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3. Windows.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.4.Flooring
..........................................................................................................................................................
10
5.5. WallsandCeilings.......................................................................................................................................... 10
5.5.1. Walls........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.5.2. WallProtection........................................................................................................................ 10
5.5.3. Ceilings..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.5.4. VerticalWritingSurfaces......................................................................................................... 11
5.6. Signage........................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.6.1. RoomIdentificationSign.......................................................................................................... 11
5.6.2. BulletinBoards......................................................................................................................... 11
5.6.3. MaximumOccupancySign....................................................................................................... 11
5.6.4.
University
Classroom
Pocket
Sign
............................................................................................
125.7. Colors/Finishes.............................................................................................................................................. 12
5.8. ReflectanceValues........................................................................................................................................ 12
5.9. DisplayofU.S.Flag,U.S.Constitution,andU.S.BillofRights....................................................................... 12
5.9.1. FlagLocation............................................................................................................................ 12
5.9.2. Constitution/BillofRights...................................................................................................... 12
6. FURNITURE....................................................................................................................................................13
6.1. WorkSurfaces/Tables.................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1.1. DesignStandard....................................................................................................................... 13
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6.1.2. Construction/Fabrication......................................................................................................... 13
6.1.3. Clearances................................................................................................................................ 14
6.1.4. ADA.......................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1.5. ReplacementAvailability/Warranty........................................................................................ 14
6.2. Seating........................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.1. DesignStandard....................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.2.Seating
Width
..........................................................................................................................
14
6.2.3. SeatingBackSupport............................................................................................................... 14
6.2.4. SeatingClearances................................................................................................................... 14
6.2.5. Appearance.............................................................................................................................. 14
6.2.6. ReplacementAvailability/EaseofMaintenance/Warranty..................................................... 15
6.2.7. Quality...................................................................................................................................... 15
6.2.8. ADA.......................................................................................................................................... 15
6.2.9. Versatility................................................................................................................................. 15
6.3. ComputerWorkstations................................................................................................................................ 15
6.3.1. DesignStandard....................................................................................................................... 15
6.4. InstructorClassroomFurnitureAccessories.................................................................................................. 16
6.4.1. DesignStandard....................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.2. TeachingStations(Lecterns).................................................................................................... 16
6.5. ADATablesMediation................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6. TypesofFurnituretoAvoid........................................................................................................................... 16
6.7. MiscellaneousClassroomItems.................................................................................................................... 16
7. LIGHTINGANDELECTRICAL............................................................................................................................17
7.1. LightingZones................................................................................................................................................ 17
7.1.1. EmergencyLights..................................................................................................................... 17
7.1.2. ColorTemperature.................................................................................................................. 18
7.1.3.Motion
Sensors
........................................................................................................................
18
7.2. Electrical........................................................................................................................................................ 18
7.2.1. WallOutlets............................................................................................................................. 18
7.2.2. CeilingOutlets.......................................................................................................................... 18
7.2.3. FloorOutlets............................................................................................................................ 18
8. HVAC&FIREPREVENTION.............................................................................................................................18
8.1. DiffuserLocation........................................................................................................................................... 18
8.2. LocationofAboveCeilingMechanicalEquipment........................................................................................ 18
8.3. Noise.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
8.4. FireStrobes.................................................................................................................................................... 19
9. ACOUSTICS....................................................................................................................................................19
10. MEDIATION...................................................................................................................................................19
10.1. NetworkRequirements................................................................................................................................. 19
10.2. TeachingStation............................................................................................................................................ 19
10.3. MediationPackages....................................................................................................................................... 19
10.4. Screens.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
10.4.1. Location................................................................................................................................. 20
10.4.2. SizeandAutomation............................................................................................................. 21
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10.5. WirelessAccessPoint.................................................................................................................................... 21
10.6. Infrastructure................................................................................................................................................. 21
10.7. SpecialConditions......................................................................................................................................... 21
10.8. FloorBoxes&Pokethrudevices................................................................................................................... 21
Figure1.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure2.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
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1. Introduction
Therearethreetypesofguidelinesthatimpacttheprogramming,design,andconstruction/renovationofa
classroom: ClassroomSpaceUtilizationGuidelines,ClassroomDesignGuidelines,andASUDesignGuidelines. The
ClassroomSpaceUtilizationGuidelinesareareportingtoolandaplanningtool. TheClassroomDesignGuidelinesare
overarchingprinciplestocreatefunctional,flexibleandaestheticallypleasingclassrooms.TheASUDesignGuidelines
are
a
roadmap
to
planning,
designing
and
constructing
Arizona
State
University
(ASU)
facilities.
The
Classroom
DesignGuidelinesarepartoftheASUDesignGuidelines.ThisdocumentistheClassroomDesignGuidelinesandit
incorporatestheClassroomSpaceUtilizationGuidelinesforcontext.
ClassroomSpaceUtilization
ThepurposeofClassroomSpaceUtilizationGuidelinesistoestimatetheoverallamountofclassroomspacethat
maybeneededbyaninstitutiontomeetthecurrentorprojectedconditionsforeachtypeofroom. TheGuidelines
areglobalinnature,institutionwide,andtypicallyusedinthepreparationoffacilitiesmasterplans,forsetting
capitalprojectpriorities,andforreportingutilizationtotheArizonaBoardofRegents(ABOR). Theestimated
amountofclassroomspaceiscomparedtotheactualinventoryofclassroomsoncampustodetermineneed.
TheseClassroomSpaceUtilizationGuidelinesarenottobetakenasabsolutestandards. Theyaretobeusedin
programmingspecific
classrooms.
They
are
balanced
with
the
needs
of
specific
programs
for
flexibility
and
modified
responsiblybythedesignconditionsofspecificprojects. AllapplicationsoftheClassroomSpaceUtilization
GuidelinesmustbeapprovedbyUniversityClassroomManagementgroup(UCL).
Universityclassroomsareroomsusedforscheduledclassesthatarenotlimitedintheirusetoaspecificsubjector
discipline. Universityclassroomsincludegeneralpurposeclassrooms,lecturehalls,seminarrooms,auditoriums,
andcomputerclassrooms.Inthecalculationofspaceutilization,classroomspaceisdefinedasthesquarefootage
withinthewallsincludingtheseatingarea,thecirculationspace,anyinstructor/demonstrationarea,and
storage/serviceareaassociatedwiththeroom. Thesquarefootageofeachclassroomisthenaggregatedcampus
wideandincludesassociatedsupportrooms.
Utilizationof
classrooms
is
defined
by
the
student
station
size,
room
use
in
terms
of
hours,
and
station/seat
occupancyrate. Spacescanvarybyinstitutionorcampus,dependingupontheexistingordesiredmixofclassroom
capacities,sizeoftheinstitution,hoursofuseandtypesofprograms. Thestation/seatspacefactorincludesan
allowanceforstudents,instructor,internalcirculationand5%service. Itcanvarybyroomsubtypesandtypeof
seating,anddependsuponthedesiredmixofroomcapacities.Architectsshouldtakeintoconsiderationthe
geometryoftheroom,sinceformcanalsoimpactthecapacityoftheroomrenderingalessefficientspace.
ThecurrentABORguidelineswereadoptedin1997,basedonthe1985CouncilofEducationalFacilityPlanners
InternationalSpacePlanningGuidelines.Theyareasfollows:
Roomtype WeeklyRoomUsage StationUtilization StationSize
Classrooms
35
65%
19square
feet
Lecturerooms 32 63% 17squarefeet
Collaborative/seminar 35 67% 22squarefeet
ComputerInstructional 32 75% 32squarefeet
Note: Toreviewtheformulathatwasusedforthetableabove,pleaseseetheSpacePlanningGuidelinesfor
InstitutionsofHigherLearningpublishedin1985bytheCouncilofEducationalFacilityPlannersInternational
(CEFPI)
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Classrooms:Classroomsaredefinedashavingbothtraditionaltabletarmchairconfigurationornarrowtableand
chairconfigurationprovidingaddedstudentworksurface.Roomcapacitiestypicallyrangefrom30to100stations.
Lecturerooms:Classroomsforlargeclasseswitheitherfixedtableandchairseatingortraditionaltheatertype
seating.Roomcapacitiestypicallyexceed100stations.
Seminar:Collaborative/Classroomswithmovabletablesandchairswhichprovidetheinstructorflexibilitytoarrange
theclassinsmalldiscussionteamsormeetwiththeclassasawhole.Thecategoryincludesseminarrooms,which
aretypicallysmallrooms,lessthan30stations,withconferencestyleseating.
Instructional:ComputerScheduledclassrooms/classlabsequippedwithcomputerterminalsateachstudentstation,
providingstudentstheabilitytoindividuallyaccessandmanipulateclassmaterialsstoredoncomputerfiles.The
roomsaretypicallyequippedwithstandarddesktopcomputerswhichsupportthetechnologyrequirementsfor
coursesinabroadrangeofacademicdisciplines.
ASUhasrefinedthedefinitionoflecturehalltodistinguishlecturehallsfromtheverylargeauditoriumstylerooms,
andaddressthespacerequirementsforlargetieredroomsthatarenotauditoriumfixedseatingtypes.
Pedagogyand
the
Learning
Environment
Technologicaladvancementandaccessibilityofmediationatalowercost,andsubsequentchangesinpedagogyall
placedemandsonthephysicalspace. Thereisstillaneedforlecturetyperoomswhereseatcountcanbe
maximizedbythenatureofthelearningmethod(instructorinfrontwithpresentationarea,rowsofseats). Yet,
thereisalsoanincreasingneedforroomsthatcanaccommodateavarietyofteachingmethods,quick
reconfiguration,andtechnology. Thesechangesinteachingpreferencesandtechnologicaladvancementshavenot
beenreflectedintheABORguidelineswhichwerebasedontheCEFPI1985publicationandadoptedin1997.
Recentprogrammingexercisesfornewbuildingsandsubsequentfeedbackontheuseofthecurrentclassrooms
haverenderedthefollowingvaluableinformation:
Facultydemandforflexiblespaceinclassrooms Facultyandstudentdemandforcollaborativeworkspaces Facultyandstudentdemandformediatedclassrooms Everincreasingdemandforspecialneedsstudentfurnishings.
Thequesttopreparestudentsforthecorporateworldwithexperimentalskillsandtheincreaseingraduate
populationrequireolderfacilitiestoperformdifferentlythanoriginallydesigned.Thenoncasteredtabletarmchairs
onceessentialinclassroomsdesignarenolongerviewedasappropriate. Theincreaseduseoflaptopscreatesa
needforlargerflatworksurfacetoaccommodatethetechnologyandbooks.Thechangesinteachingmethods
requireteam/collaborativework. Forthesereasons,andbasedonotherresearchcompletedbyorganizationsuch
asEducause,ASUsuggestedtheplanningguidelinesforeachtypeofclassroomsinSection3.
2. DesignReviewandApproval
2.1. Approvals
AllclassroomdesignsmustbeapprovedinwritingbyArizonaStateUniversitysUniversityClassroom
Managementgroup(UCL). ReviewsbyUCLwillberequiredateachstepoftheplanning,design,and
constructionprocess(conceptualdesign,schematicdesign,designdevelopment,construction
documents,andanyvalueengineeringorchanges).
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2.2. Discrepancies
AnydiscrepanciesbetweentheseClassroomDesignGuidelinesandtheASUDesignGuidelines,ASUs
AccessibilityStandards,ortheADAStandardsforAccessibleDesign,shallberesolvedwithOfficeofthe
UniversityArchitect(OUA).
3. RoomDefinitions
Differentpedagogicaltechniquesrequiredifferenttypesoflearningspaces. ASUhasdefinedsixbasicclassroom
typesthatareprevalentonitscampuses. Therecommendedsquarefootagerequirementsreflectthepedagogical
style,andtakeintoconsiderationthediversityofculturalvaluesregardingpersonalspace.
3.1. Classroom: Traditional,LooseSeating
Traditionalclassroomsareourmostcommonlearningspaces. Theyhavemovablefurniture,andare
veryflexible. Furniturecanberearrangedtoallowforlecture,seminar,groupwork,oranythingelsethe
instructormightrequire.
Traditionalclassroomscontain25to60nonfixedseats. Flatfloorsarerequired. Thefirstrowofstudentseatingshouldbeaminimumof1.5timesthewidthoftheprojectionscreenfromthefrontoftheroom. Example: projectionscreensize90Hx120W,firstrowof
studentseatingwouldbe150fromfrontofroom. Ifnotpossibletomaintainformula
outcome,allowaminimumof9feetfromthefrontoftheroomtothefirstrowofseats.
Theinstructorsstationwillrequire10squarefeet. 2022squarefeetperstudentaccommodatessomecollaborativefunctions.
3.2. Classroom: Traditional/collaborative
Collaborativeclassroomsareasubsetoftraditionalclassroomsinwhichtheteachingmethodsrequire
groupwork.Thefurnitureismovableandflexible.
Traditional/collaborativeclassroomscontain25 40nonfixedseats. Flatfloorsarerequired. 25 30squarefeetperstudentaccommodatesflexibilityinfurniturearrangementtomeet
mosttypesofpedagogy.
3.3. Classroom: Seminar
Seminarroomsgenerallyaccommodatesmallernumbersofstudentsseatedinanynumberofseating
configurations.
Seminarroomscontain19 25seats. Afacetofaceseatingarrangementispossible. Theinstructorsometimessitswithstudents. 25 30squarefeetperstudentaccommodatesthistypeofpedagogy.
3.4. LectureHalls
Lecturehallsarelargertieredclassrooms,usuallywitheitherfixedseatingorfixedtablesandmovable
chairs.
LectureHallscontain50 150seats Tieredfloors(aislesmaybeslopedbutseatingareasmustbetiered) Thedimensionsoftheseatingtierortraymusteasilyaccommodatemovementbehindseats Theaterstyleseatingwithattachedtabletsorfixedtableswithfreestandingchairs. Acurvedconfigurationispreferredwherepossible
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18 20squarefeetperstudentoverall,butatleast10.5squarefeetperstudentsfortheseatingarea,allowsforamplecirculationamongsttheseats.
Thesquarefeetperstudentratioisproportionatetothespaceassociatedwiththepodium/frontofroom,andamountofcirculationspacerequired. Ifthefunctionoftheroom
requiresalargestageareaorspecificcirculationpattern,theoverallsquarefeetperstudent
maybeoverguideline.
3.5. Auditoriums
Auditoriumscontainmorethan150seats Aislesmaybeslopedbutallseatingareasmustbetiered Theaterstyleseatingwithattachedtabletsareallowed Acurvedconfigurationisoptimum 18squarefeetperstudentoverall,butatleast6.5squarefeetperstudentintheseatingarea,
allowsforamplecirculationamongsttheseats.
Thesquarefeetperstudentratioisproportionatetothespaceassociatedwiththepodium/front
of
room,
and
amount
of
circulation
space
required.
If
the
function
of
the
room
requiresalargestageareaorspecificcirculationpattern,theoverallsquarefeetperstudent
maybeoverguideline.
3.6. ComputerClassroom
Computerclassroomsarespecifictotheprescribedinstructionmode.
32squarefeetperstudentaccommodatesthelargerstationsizesforequipmentandwritingspace,andgenerousaislewidthstoallowunobstructedinstructormovementbehindseated
students.
Designforfuture,andcurrentcablingandelectricalrequirements.
4. GeneralApplications
4.1. Locations
Classroomsshouldbelocatednomorethanoneflooruporonefloordownfromthemainentrancetothebuilding.
Insomeurbanbuildings,classroomsmaybeplacedonupperfloors,butthebuildingdesignshalprovideforeaseofaccessandforconvenientverticalmobilityofstudents. Insuchcases,
elevatorstudiesmustbeprovidedtosatisfymovementrequirementsespeciallybetweenclass
changes.
Classroomsshouldbelocatedawayfromnoisegeneratingareassuchasmechanicalrooms,elevators,vendingmachines,andrestrooms. Ifphysicalseparationisnotfeasible,increased
acousticaltreatments
may
be
needed.
4.2. Hallways/Corridors
Hallwaysshouldnotonlybepartofthebuildingdesignandaesthetics,butshouldalsobeviewedasanextensionofthelearningenvironment.Theyshouldalwaysbeasvisually
interestingaspossible.
Egresshallwaysshouldbesizedtoaccommodateatleastdoubletheloadsindentifiedincodeduetothelargenumberofstudentsleavingandenteringtherooms,andprovidegathering
spaceduringclasschanges.
Hallwaysshouldbeviewedasanopportunitytoimproveclassroomacoustics. Nonrecesseddoorsthatopenintothehallwaysaretobeavoided.
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4.3. InformalInteractionSpaces
Thedesignofadjunctteaching/learningspaceforsmalloroneononecollaborativeandinstructional
interactionisencouraged. Smallspacescanbeincorporatedwithinlobbies,hallwaysoranyother
architecturalopportunitiesthatmightbepresent.
4.4. ADA
DesignallclassroomstocomplywithADAStandardsforAccessibleDesignandASUsAccessibilityStandards,whichcanbefoundinASUsDesignGuidelines. Anydiscrepancy
betweentheADAStandardsandthisdocumentshallberesolvedindesignreview.
Provideaccessiblewheelchairseatingpositionsdistributedineachroomaccordingtochartbelow.
CapacityofSeating
inAssemblyAreas
NumberofRequired
WheelchairLocations
4to25
26to50
51to
300
301to500
1
2
4
6
over5006,plus1additionalspaceforeachtotal
seatingcapacityincreaseof100
4.5. ApplicableProcurementRequirements
ClassroomdesignandproductspecificationmustconformtoprocurementrequirementssetbytheASU
PurchasingDepartment.
4.6. ClassroomStorage
Thereis
often
aneed
for
asmall
storage
room
for
classroom
supplies
that
is
separate
from
the
audio/visualstorage.Itshouldbeapproximately100squarefeettostoreboardsupplies,movable
lecternsandadditionalchairs. Thisspacerequireslighting,alockabledoor,conditionedair,power,and
afewshelvingunitsforsmallsupplies.Itshouldhavenowindowandneedstobeequippedwitha
storeroomfunctionlock. Classroomstorageshouldbeaccessiblefromoutsidetheclassroom.
5. TheClassroomInteriors
5.1. Design
Classroomsshouldbedevelopedanddesignedfromtheinsideout. Thefollowingitemsshouldbe
considered
when
creating
a
new
classroom:
Theoptimumorientationandshapeoftheclassroomshouldbedeterminedbytheprimaryexpectedteachingstyle,thecapacityoftheroom,andthelevelofmediation.
Designingfortheflexibilityofroomuseisstronglyencouraged. Themoresquarefootageallottedtoeachstudent,thegreatertheopportunityforflexibility.
Thetotalsquarefootageofeachroomistobebasedonthetypeofclassroom,thespecificcapacityandthetypeofseating,asspecifiedinSection3,RoomDefinitions.
Classroomswithacapacityof49orlessaretobeassquareaspossibletoallowforgreaterflexibilityinfurniturearrangement,andbettersightlines.
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Generally,classroomsshouldbesizedina2:3or3:4widthtolengthratio.Long,narrow,railcarstyleroomsarenotacceptable.
Lecturehallswithcapacitiesabove60requiretieredseating. Acurvedconfigurationimprovesvisibilityandstudent/instructorconnectivity.
Everyseatmusthaveanunobstructedviewoftheteachingwall.NocolumnsorothervisualobstructionsareallowedinArizonaStateUniversityclassrooms.
In
classrooms
where
the
instructors
workstation
is
movable,
adequate
space
must
be
provided
toallowtheworkstationtobepositionedatleast3feetawayfromtheteachingwall. In
classroomswithfixedtablesand/orfixedseating,thefrontedgeoftheinstructorsworkstation
mustbeatleastsixfeetfromthefrontrow.
5.2. Door/RoomSecurity
5.2.1. DoorHardwareAllclassroomdoorsshallconformtoASUDesignGuidelines.
Additionallyclassroomdoorsshouldhavethefollowing:
Concavewallbumpersinstalledatanappropriateheighttoassurewallprotection. Doorsilencerstomufflethenoiseofthedoorclosing. Cardreaders(seeASUUTOsspecifications) ADAaccessibledoorsandhardwareasspecifiedinADAStandardsforAccessibleDesign.
5.2.2. Doors Doorsshouldbelocatedatthebackoftheclassroomtoensurethatstudentswhoare
enteringorexitingthespacewillnotdisruptinstruction. Exceptionsincludelargetiered
classroomsorauditoriums,sincethosekindsofspacescanrequiremultipledoors. In
roomsthatrequiretwoormoreegresspoints,thedoorsshouldbelocatedasfarfromthe
presentationareaaspossiblewhilestillmeetingcurrentbuildingcodes.
Eachdoorleaftobeaminimumof36wide,includingthoseusedinpairsatdoubledoorsNo
strike
mullion
on
double
doors.
Dooropeningforce,hardware,width,thresholdsandmaneuveringclearancesshouldcomplywithADAStandards.
Occupancywithintheclassroomshouldbeclearly(butdiscretely)visiblefromthehallwayAnyviewingdevicemustbepositionedtomeetADAstandards. Doorshallbeequipped
withavisionpanelmadeofshatterproofglassandtintedtoreducelighttransmission.
Theareaoftheglassshallnotexceed100squareinchesandshouldbedoublepanedwith
acousticallyratedseals. Doorswithoutvisionpanelsshallhaveeitheraviewerpeephole
installedtoprovideaviewintotheroomtocheckactivityorhaveaseparatesidelight.
5.3. Windows
Daylightis
an
important
part
of
most
learning
environments.
Windows
should
be
included
in
classroomswheneverpossible. WindowsmustcomplywiththeGlassandGlazingspecificationsin
ASUsDesignGuidelines.
Ifeasilyaccessible,windowcoveringscanbemanuallyoperable;otherwise,coveringsmustbemotorizedwithcontrolslocatedattheinstructorsworkstationontheAVtouchpanel.Where
applicable,thedepthofthewindowshouldbedesignedtoallowfortheinstallationof
motorizedshadetracks.
Verticalblindsanddrapesarenotdesired. Ifnecessary,theyaretohavenonplastic,heavydutyoperatingcomponents.
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UseofalightdiffusingrollershadeinconjunctionwitharoomdarkeningrollershadeisrequiredsuchasDraperDualRollerFlexshade. Percentagesoflightdiffusionwillbedeterminedforeach
windowbyevaluatingtheindividualwindowsorientationandtheintensityoftheexposure.
Allwindowtreatmentsarerequiredtohaveanonreflectivemattefinishandunlessotherwisespecified,thecolorselectionshouldmatchorblendwiththewindowframe.
5.4.
Flooring
Specifyanantistatic,hightraffic,commercialgradecarpettile. Nosolidorlightcolorsarepermitted.
AllcarpetmustconformtotheASUPurchasingDepartmentsgreenguidelines. Carpetshallhaveahighrecycledcontent. Alldemolishedcarpettoberecycledwhenrenovationsoccur.
ContactASURecyclingProgramManagerforadditionalinformation.
Afourinchorsixinchcovebasemustbeincludedwhencarpetisspecified. Ifcarpetcannotbeinstalledunderneathfixedseating,allaislesandotheropenareasmustbe
carpeted.
Allaislerisersmustbeofcontrastingcolortotheremainingfloortohighlightlevelchange. Aislerisersnosingstobemetalonly. Vinylandrubbernosingsarenotpermittedastheydonot
hold
up
in
high
traffic
areas
such
as
University
Classrooms.
5.5. WallsandCeilings
5.5.1. Walls Internalclassroomwallsshallrundecktodeck,withaSoundTransmissionCoefficient
(STC)ratingof50minimum.
FoldingormoveablewallsmustmeettheSTCratingof50andshouldbespecifiedforuniqueuseonly.
Wallsinlecturehallsshouldbedesignedtoprovidetheoptimumacousticalenvironment.(SeeAcousticalSection9)
Wallstobepaintedinaneggshellfinish. Nowallcoveringsshouldbeused. NoVOCpaintshouldbeusedtoimproveIndoorAirQuality(IAQ).5.5.2. WallProtection
ApplychairrailontherearandsidewallsofUniversityClassroomsthatarenonmasonrycontainingmovablestudentfurniture.
Chairrailmaterialshouldbewideenoughtoworkwithtablesandchairsofvaryingproportionsandmustbemountedataheightthatwillpreventdamagetowallsurfaces.
Typically,thechairrailwillbe610wideandthebottomedgewillstartapproximately
twentyfiveinchesabovethefinishedfloor. ApprovedrailsincludeInproCorp#1800
Silhouette8wallguardorapprovedequal. Railsshallmatchthedesignoftheroom.
Outside
wall
corners
(such
as
entry
recesses)
shall
receive
corner
guards
4
0
A.F.F.
appliedsothatstudentscannotworkthemloose.
5.5.3. Ceilings Toaccommodateclassroomlightingandtechnologyrequirements,theceilingheightofall
classroomsshouldbenolessthantwelvefeetabovethefinishedfloor.
Inlargeslopedortieredclassrooms,theceilingheightisdirectlyrelatedtothedistancefromthefrontoftheroomtothelastrowofseats.Ceilingsinlecturehallsshouldbeat
least9feethighattherear,andtheceilingheightatthefrontoftheroommust
accommodatetheappropriatescreensize.
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Thesurfaceoftheceilingmustbedesignedtoaccommodatetherequiredacousticalpropertiesoftheroom. CeilingpanelsshallhaveaNoiseReducingCoefficient(NRC)
between.65and.85,andaSTCof50.
Theceilingshouldactasasoundmirror,reflectingsounddownwardtoblendwithdirectsound.
Ceilingmaterialtobenonsagging(humidityresistant)layinacousticaltileformostceilingareas. Nominalsize24x24or24x48.
Accessforthemaintenanceoftechnology,power,etc.mustbeincludedwhereapplicable(ConsultUTOforcurrentspecifications.)
5.5.4. VerticalWritingSurfaces Ahighfired,ceramiccoveredsteel,drymarkerwritingsurfaceshallbeprovidedineach
classroom.
Fixedheightwhiteboardsshouldbemountedwiththebottomedgeat36inchesabovethefloor.
Eachwhiteboardshouldhaveacontinuousmarkertraybeloweachmarkerboard. Donotmountmarkerholdertowallduetomarkerbleedruiningwallfinish.
Atthetopofthewhiteboard,atackboardstripandclipsfordisplaymaterialsarerequired.
Thewhiteboardshouldhaveanattachedflagholdertoaccommodatea2x3flag. Multipleboardsmayberequireddependingonprogramming. Boardsshouldbelocatedonatleasttwodifferentwalls. Aboardmustalwaysbeinstalled
onthefrontteachingwall;theotherwall/wallsshouldbeselectedasappropriatetothe
layoutoftheroom.
Sizes
Capacityofroom MinimumWritingSurfaceDimensions
025 12ftwidex4fthigh
2575 20ftwidex4fthigh
75100
30
ft
wide
x4ft
high
may
be
tiered
Lecturehall Determinedbasedonspaceavailablebutatleast3
sectionsof12ftx4ftwithtiers
NOTE: Singleboardsmaynotbelongerthan12feet(accessibilitytoclassroomsthrough
doorsandelevators)
5.6. Signage
5.6.1. RoomIdentificationSignEachroomwillhaveastandardroomidentificationsignmountednearthedooronthelockset
side(exterior
of
room),
mounted
at
aheight
as
indicated
by
The
ADA
Standards
for
Accessible
Design. StandardroomIDsignisamodularsignproducedbyASUSignShopconsistingof(3)3
x9panelsand(1)9x11clearplasticpageholder.
5.6.2. BulletinBoards Provideatleastone48x48bulletinboardineachroom. Locationandfinishesofthebulletinboardswillbedeterminedatdesign. UCLreservestherighttoreviewallpostingandremoveanythingUCLdeems
inappropriatesuchaspostingsforotheruniversities,nonASUsponsoredevents&for
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5.6.3. MaximumOccupancySignProvidemaximumoccupancysigntobemountedinrearofroomataheighthighenoughto
discouragestudentsfromremovingit. Sizetobe8x11minimum.
5.6.4. UniversityClassroomPocketSign (4)pocketroomsigntobemountedininteriorofroomneartheentrydoor. Leftpocket(81/2x11)forUTOpostings. Centerpocket(81/2x11)forclassroom
furnitureconfigurationandgeneralroominformation. Toprightpocket(81/2x3)for
BuildingStreetAddress. Bottomrightpocket(81/2x7)forASURecyclingProgram
posting. BackgroundcolortobeDoveGrey.
5.7. Colors/Finishes
Accentwallsaredesired. Avoidusingaccentcoloronfrontwallorwallsthatmightreflectontoprojectionscreen.
Specifyhighlydurablefinishesthatareeasytomaintain. Useofapprovedgreenproductsinallapplicationsisrequired(SeeASUPurchasing
Departmentspecifications)
5.8. ReflectanceValues
TheEngineeringSocietyofNorthAmericarecommendsthefollowingreflectancevaluesforfinish
materials.
Ceilings80%orhigher Nonaccentwalls between50%and70% Floors between20%and40%
Reflectancevaluesofpaints,laminateandotherfinishmaterialsshouldbeselectedtoenhanceambient
illuminationandtheilluminationattheinstructorsandstudentsworkareas. Recommendedvalue
between40%and60%.
5.9. DisplayofU.S.Flag,U.S.Constitution,andU.S.BillofRights
InaccordancewithARSHB2583,AllclassroomsintheStateofArizonaaretobeequippedwithaUnited
StatesflagandcopiesoftheConstitutionoftheUnitedStatesandtheBillofRights. UnitedStatesflags
mustbemanufacturedintheUnitedStatesandbeatleasttwofeetbythreefeet. Hardwaremustbe
providedtoappropriatelydisplaytheUnitedStatesflag.Flagsinclassroomsshallbedisplayedin
accordancewithTitle4oftheUnitedStatesCode. ThelegiblecopyoftheConstitutionoftheUnited
StatesandtheBillofRightsmustbemanufacturedintheUnitedStates,andshallbedisplayedadjacent
totheflag.
5.9.1. FlagLocation Flagsshouldbehunginthefrontofeachroomintheholderprovidedonwhiteboardsorinaseparateholderattacheddirectlytowall. Theflagshouldnotinterferewiththescreen,thewritingsurface,oranyotherclassroom
activity.
5.9.2. Constitution/BillofRights TheConstitutionandtheBillofRightsaretwoseparatedocuments,whichareproduced
inhousebyASU.
Installthedocumentsnexttothewritingsurfaceinthefrontofeachroom,behindtheinstructor,adjacenttothewallmountflagorasappropriateforthelayoutoftheroom.
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6. Furniture
ConsulttheASUPurchasingDepartmentforallcurrentfurnishingspecifications.
6.1. Tables/WorkSurfaces
Typicalwork
surfaces
found
in
most
teaching
classrooms
are
inadequate
for
today's
university
student.
Thetabletarmchairsuseddonotallowstudentstotakenoteswhilereferencingtextbooksorothers
materials.Also,withoutspeciallyconfiguredchairs,alefthandedstudentmustcontortthemselvesto
utilizethetablet. Therefore,amuchlargersurfaceareamustbeprovidedtocomfortablyaccommodate
basicneedsofleftorrighthandedstudents.
6.1.1. DesignStandard Tablescanbefor1,2,or3studentsallowingaminimumof30perstudent. Thenumber
ofstudentspertableisflexibleandisdeterminedbythetypeofclassroomandthe
configurationoftheclassroom.
Toallowfornotetakingandreferencematerialstheminimumworksurfaceareashouldbe
3.75
square
feet
per
occupant.
Depthsoftablevaryfrom1824basedonroomlayout. Modestypanelsareallowed. Fixedtableswithcantileveredpivotarmseatsarenotallowed. Iffixedtablesareinstalled
providelooseseatingwithcasters.
Furnituremustbeabletointerfacewithtechnology(i.e.pathwayforpower/data),basedonUTOsNewConstructionSpecifications.
Tabletarmsshouldbeconsideredonlyrelatedwiththeatreseating. Providedtabletsizeshouldbeequaltoorlargerthan12inchx15inch(1.25square
feet).
10% 15%ofthetabletworksurfacesshouldhavealefthandedorientation.
Matrixoftypesofseatinginclassrooms
Tiered Fixed
Seat
Fixed
Table
Moveable
Seat
Moveable
Table
Tablet
Seminar N/A N/A N/A X X N/A
Classroom O N/A O X X N/A
Lecture X N/A X X N/A N/A
Auditorium X X N/A N/A N/A O
X Preferred O Acceptable N/A NotAcceptable
6.1.2. Construction/Fabrication Laminatedworksurfacesshallbeconstructedofhighpressureplasticlaminateappliedtosolidwoodorhardwoodplywood. Topsshallhaveanonglare.Mediumtonesurfaceto
reduceeyestrain.
Thelegsoffixedtablesshouldnotblockthestudentskneespacewithinthe30inchworkspaceallotment. Tablelegsshouldnotimpedeconfigurationsthatallowadditional
studentstoworkcollaboratively.
Tableedgetobeaheavydutyextremelydurablematerial. EdgebandingcanbeTmoldorgluedintoplaceaslongastheapplicationissufficienttopreventremovalbyaknifeor
othersharpobjectastudentmayhave.
Tablestowithstandloadingof300lbsofsuperimposedload(peoplesittingontable)perlinearfoot.
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6.1.3. ClearancesWidthsbetweenaislesoftablestorangefrom3036dependingonroomlayoutandnumber
ofstudentsservicedperaisle.
6.1.4. ADAIn
cases
where
fixed
tables
and
loose
chairs
are
used
or
where
fixed
seating
with
tablet
arms
is
used,adjustableheightADAtablesmustbeprovidedaccordingtoASUAccessibilityStandards.
Insurethat36clearbehindtableismaintainedforaccess.
6.1.5. ReplacementAvailability/Warranty Worksurfaces/Tablesshallbeprocuredfrom"namebrand"manufacturersthat
demonstrateproventrackrecordsinthemarketplace,andmaintainstocklevelsthat
insurereplacementcanbemadewithouttimelybackorderdelays.
Providewrittenwarrantyforallproposedfurniture. ASUprefers10yearorlongerwarrantyonallfurnitureitems.
6.2. Seating
Seatingshouldbeselectedthatwillmeetminimumcomfortstandardsandstillsatisfytherequirements
ofUniformBuilding/FireCodes,cost,durability,functionalcomfort,appearance/finish,andperformance
overtime. Chairsshouldbecomfortableforusebypeopleranginginsizefromthe5thpercentile(411
tall,approximately113lbs)tothe95thpercentilemale(62tall,approximately246lbs).
6.2.1. DesignStandardWhenselectingseatinginordertoachieveminimumstandardsofcomfort,aspectssuchas
widthofseat,typeoflumbarsupport,appearance,versatilityofseating,replacement
availability/easeofmaintenanceandcostshouldbeconsidered.
6.2.2. SeatingWidth Seatwidthcomfortwillrangefrom20to22inchesforlooseseatingsuchasstackers,
sledbasechairs&chairswithcasters(4legorstarbase).
Auditoriumfixedseatwidthtobeat24inchesunlessrestrictedbyrowcurve. Theselectionofseatingwidthshouldbebaseduponthecriteriasetforthforthetypeof
seatingutilized.
6.2.3. SeatingBackSupport Allseatingshallhaveproperlumbarsupport. Thebackshouldhaveasloperangingfrom12to30degreesforclassroomseating. Theheightofthebackshouldnotexceed34inchfromthefloorlevel.
6.2.4. SeatingClearancesToensureadequatecirculationthroughthelearningspaces,minimumclearancesmustbe
maintainedasreferencedinSection3.
6.2.5. Appearance Theappearanceshallbecoordinatedwiththeinterioroftheclassroomandmeetthe
acousticalrequirementsforthespace. Lightcolorsarediscouraged.
Upholsteredseatingshallbeusedinlargeauditoriumsorlecturehallsonlywherereverberationofsoundisaproblem. Allotherroomstohavenonupholsteredseating.
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Theconstructionandmaterialsshouldbeselectedsothattheircolorandsurfaceareconsistentwiththeotherfurnishingwithintheclassroom.
6.2.6. ReplacementAvailability/EaseofMaintenance/Warranty Chairsshallbeprocuredfrom"namebrand"manufacturersthatdemonstrateproven
trackrecordsinthemarketplace,andmaintainstocklevelsthatinsurereplacementcan
bemadewithouttimelybackorderdelays.
Chairs
shall
be
selected
that
facilitate
cleaning
of
the
floor
surface,
and
require
minimummaintenanceoftheseatcovering(ifapplicable).
Providewrittenwarrantyforallproposedfurniture. ASUprefers10yearorlongerwarrantyonallfurnitureitems.
Whencastersarespecifiedonseating,insurethatthecastersarethecorrecttypeofthefloorfinish(carpet,VCT,etc)
6.2.7. QualityHighqualityseatingshallbepurchasedtominimizethelongtermlifecyclecostssincefunding
forequipmentreplacement,repair,andmaintenancearebecomingincreasinglydifficultto
obtain.
6.2.8. ADAADAaccessibleseatinginclassroomsshouldcomplywithASUAccessibilityStandards.
6.2.9. Versatility Fixedseatingshallbeprovidedinalllargelecturehalls,andshallbeconstructedofcast
ironorsteelframes.Auditoriumseatingshallhaveretractabletabletarms.
Nontheatrelectureseatingrequiresfreestanding,chairswithcasters. Inlectureroomswhereprogramswilltypicallyexceed2hours,paddedseatsandbacks
shouldbeselected.
Fixedauditoriumseatingmayrequireelectrical/dataoutlets,basedonprogrammingneeds.
6.3. ComputerWorkstations
ComputerworkstationsareusedforteachingmethodswhichrequireUniversityprocured
computers/laptops. Computerworkstationsshouldaccommodatecomputerequipment,plusthe
necessaryspaceforstudentmaterials.
6.3.1. DesignStandard Allowforaminimumsurfaceareaofsixandonequarter(6.25)squarefeettobe
provided.
Furnitureselectionforcomputerworkstationsshallhaveprovisionsforsecuringtheequipment
and
the
furniture
in
the
room.
Computerworkstationclassroomsshallhaveprovisionsforincreasedventilationandconditionedairsupplyduetotheincreasedheatloadproducedbythecomputers.
Provisionsforelectricalfiresshouldbeconsideredforcomputerworkstationequippedclassrooms.
Furnituremaybearrangedinaroworincollaborativepods. ADAtablesmustbeprovidedaccordingtoASUAccessibilityStandards. Computerclassroomfurnitureisanextensionoftheprogrammingrequirementand
shouldconformtoUTOsClassroomSpecifications.
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6.4. InstructorClassroomFurnitureAccessories
Teachingclassroomsshouldbeequippedwithproperlecterns,podiums,andtables.Inprovidingthis
equipment,attemptsshouldbemadetomaintainaestheticandfunctionalcompatibilitywiththeoveral
decoroftheroom.
6.4.1. DesignStandard Smallandmediumsizedroomswithlessthan40seatswithseminartables. Provideatabletoplecternwhichcanbeeasilyplacedontheseminartable. Smallandmediumsizedroomswithlessthan100seats. Provideatablewith
detachablelecternandastooltobeplacedatthefrontoftheroom.
Largeroomswithmorethan100seats. Provideaninstructorspodiumandavailabilityofaseminartablewithlecternandstool.
6.4.2. TeachingStations(Lecterns)Seminar Classroom Lecture Auditorium
P PorF PorF F
P Portabletabletype F Floortype
Room TableTop Tablewith
Lectern
Podium Stage
Seminar X O
Classroom O X O
Lecture O X
Auditorium X O
O Acceptable X Preferred
6.5. ADATablesMediation
AllADAtablesmustcomplywiththeADAStandardsforAccessibleDesignandASUsAccessibility
Standards,whichcanbefoundinASUAccessibilityStandards.
6.6. TypesofFurnituretoAvoid
Tabletarmchairsinnontheatrestyleseatingapplications Pivotarmseats Pedestalseatsthatareboltedtothefloor
6.7. MiscellaneousClassroomItems
Clocksarerequiredineachclassroom.Theyshouldbelargeandeasytoreadwithasimpleblackframe. Itshouldbeplacedonthebackorsidewallinalocationvisibletotheinstructor. Never
locatetheclockatthefrontoftheclassroom. Batteryclocksarerequiredbutmustbenoise
free.
Recyclingandtrashreceptaclesarerequiredinallrooms.SeeASUPurchasingGuidelines.Containersshallnotencroachoncirculationpath.
ASUsEmergencyResponsewallmountGuidemustbedisplayedinthefrontofallclassroomsneartheinstructorsstation.
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7. LightingandElectrical
7.1. LightingZones
Asarule,allclassroomspaceswillhavelightingorganizedintoanumberofzones. Thesezonescanbe
combinedanddimmedtocreateanynumberofdifferentlightingscenarios. Classroomlightingshould
includedaylighting,multimodallighting,controllability,andoptimizeenergyperformance. Aroomcan
be
zoned
based
on
the
amount
of
day
lighting
available,
with
each
fixture
responding
to
the
amount
of
lightatanytimeandlocation.
Thezonesdescribedbelowarefunctionalzones. Therearefivefunctionallightingzonesinmost
classrooms:
Zone1Mainclassroomlighting(studentseatingarea)thiszoneservicesstudentsandallowsthemto
readandtakenotesinclass.Usemultidirectionalrecessed(layin)fixturesthatcastamodest
amountoflightdownward(35%)andalargeramountoflighttowardtheceiling(65%),
providesacomfortableoveralllightingwithrelativelyhighefficiency. Avoidpendantmount
fixtures.
Zone2Instructionarea(frontofclassroomandlecternarea). Designwhiteboardanddemonstration
tablelightingtoprovidevisibilitywhentheroomlightsareatfullintensity.Thefootcandlesis
thisareashouldbeconsistentwiththeoveralllightingoftheroom.
Zone3Nonprojectionwhiteboard(boardthatisnotobscuredbyaloweredprojectionscreen).
LightingofwhiteboardsduringconcurrentAVpresentationsallowsinstructortowriteonthe
boardwhileinprojection,withoutlightbleedingoverontotheprojectedimage.
Zone4Projectionwhiteboard(boardthatisobscuredbyaloweredprojectionscreen)Usethesame
requirementsasZone3duringnonprojectionmode.
Zone5Instructorworkstation.TheinstructorshouldbeabletoreadnotesanduseanboardAV
equipmentwithlowlightconditionsofprojectionmode
FootCandle
(fc)
Guidelines*
DayLightingMode GeneralMode/ Non
DayLighting
AVMode
Studentdesk 30fcmin150200
max
30fcmin
70fcmax
10fcmin
Whiteboard 30fcverticalmin 30fcverticalmin na
Screen na na 8fcverticalallow8:1video
imagewith3000lumen
projector
Walls
10fc
vertical
10
fc
vertical
na
*BasedontheIESNALightingHandbookReferenceandApplication,NinthEdition
Inlargerauditoriums,installadownlightinalocationthatwillprovideadequateilluminationon
thefaceofthesignlanguagefacilitatorwhentheAVmodelightingisinplace.
7.1.1. EmergencyLightsIsolateemergencylightradiationawayfromtheprojectionscreen.
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7.1.2. ColorTemperatureThecolortemperatureforalllightfixturesshouldbethesame. Thecolortemperaturegoalis
3200degreeKelvin. Colortemperaturerangeof30003500degreeKelvinisacceptableaslong
asallofthefixturesarethesame.
7.1.3. MotionSensors:Motion
sensors
are
preferred
in
all
rooms.
When
installing
motion
sensors,
be
sure
to
set
timer
tomaximumtoavoidlightshutoffduringlowmotionactivitiessuchastesttaking.
7.2. Electrical
7.2.1. WallOutlets Placeoutletsonwallsoftheclassroomsat6intervalsorasnecessarytoallowfor30%
studentutilization.
Walloutletintervalsinthelecturehallsarenotascritical. Followcodetodeterminetheappropriatenumber.
Installonephonejack,onedataport,andoneelectricaloutletadjacenttotheinstructors
workstation
(Figure
1).
Installone2gangAVwallbox(min2D)atleast18inchesabovethefinishedfloor.Installtwo1conduitstuboutsabovetheceiling(iftheexistingwallishollow,
conduitmaynotbenecessary).
7.2.2. CeilingOutlets InstalloneACpowerquadoutletattachedbyflexibleconduittoaJbox locatedabove
thesuspendedceilingtoallowforthefutureinstallationofadataprojector. Thisquad
shouldbesited1215fromthescreen.
Installonesinglegangdataoutletabovetheceiling1215fromthescreen. Provide120VpowercappedataJboxlocatedabovethesuspendedceilingtoallowfor
thefuture
installation
of
alow
voltage
motorized
screen
controller.
7.2.3. FloorOutlets Provideflooroutletsforeveryclassroomtoensureoptimumflexibility. FloorboxesaretoaccommodateAV,ACpower,data. Thenumberofflooroutletsisdeterminedbythesizeoftheroom,thecapacity,andthe
function.
8. HVAC&FirePrevention
8.1. DiffuserLocation
Diffusersshould
be
located
as
to
avoid
any
movement
of
the
screens
which
would
be
caused
by
air
flow.
8.2. LocationofAboveCeilingMechanicalEquipment
Accesstomechanicalequipmentforthebuildingshouldnotbelocatedwithinaclassroom.
8.3. Noise
Excessivebackgroundnoiseorreverberationinclassroomsinterfereswithspeechcommunicationand
thuspresentsanacousticalbarriertolearning.Inallphasesoftheclassroomdesignandconstruction
process,carefulattentionmustbepaidtoacoustics.Locateallmechanicalequipmentasfarfromthe
classroomaspossible. Ifadjacencyisunavoidable,provideforsoundattenuationmethodsatdoors,
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lightfixtures,andallotherceilingorwallbreaches. Systemcomponents(fans,ductwork&diffusers)
shallbeselectedtomeetsoundcriteriaofNC20toNC25.
8.4. FireStrobes
Locatefirestrobesawayfromprojectionscreentopreventsightlineobstructionswhenscreenis
extended.
9. Acoustics
Whenclassroomsarelocatedwithincloseproximitytofunctionsthatgeneratesignificantnoiselevels,higherSTC
ratingsandspecialwallconstructiondetailsmustbeincludedforallinteriorwalls,elevatedslabs,floorsandexterior
walls(includingdoorsandwindows). Provideforsoundattenuationtocontainnoisegeneratedfromadjacent
locationsandfrombothaboveandbelowtheclassroomlocation.
Thereviewofacousticalrequirementsforclassroomsbyanacousticalconsultantisrecommendedwheneverpossible.
MinimumNCratings:059seats:NC3035orless;60to149seats:NC2530orless;150+seats:NC2025orless.
Inallcases,wallsinclassroomsshouldhaveaminimumsoundtransmissionclass(STC)of50asrecommended: ANSIS1.41983(R2006). Individualequipmentsuchasfans,ductworkanddiffusersshallhaveratingsnotexceedingNC25
throughouttheloadrangeasrecommended:ANSIS12.602002.
10.Mediation
ASUclassroomdesigncontinuestoevolveastechnologyenhancesteachingandaslearningcapabilitiesbecome
available. Asidefromactuallyinstallingtechnologyinclassrooms,ASUstrivestoensureproperinfrastructureis
providedforclassroomsinordertoserviceupcomingtechnologieswithoutincurringfutureconstructioncosts.
ASUspecifiesroomlayout,powerlocations,dataconnections,andaudiovisualinfrastructureroomlayout.This
documentidentifiesgeneralelementsASUconsiderswhenplanninganeducationalspace. ASUrecommends
providingBasic
Mediation
(laptop
projection)
in
any
classroom.
10.1. NetworkRequirements
Wireddataconnectionsareneededattheteachingstationarea,theprojector,thewebcam,andtothe
fixedstudentcomputersifapplicable. Wirelessnetworksareconsideredasupplementtotheclassroom
network. Presently,ourwirelessnetworkswillnotprovideguaranteedsharedmultiuserandrichmedia
overanetwork. PleaserefertoUTOsnewconstructionguidelinesforcurrentcablespecifications.
10.2. TeachingStation
Theteachingstationcanbewallfedorfloorfedthoughafloorboxdependingonroomsizeand
requirements.Whenpokethrudevicesarenotfeasibleduetostructurallimitationsorcostly
abatement,use
Extron
Electronics
AVTrac
low
profile
floor
mount
raceway
system
or
equivalent.
With
theproperconduitinfrastructureinplace,theteachingstationcanrangefromasimpletablehousinga
laptopconnectiontoapermanentPCstationofferingrackmountequipment,microphone,document
cameras,interactivemonitor,audienceresponsesystem,classcapture(podcast),andvideoconference
gear. ASUusesAMXcontrolsystemstostandardizeandsimplifyroomcontrolaswellasprovide
networkadministrativefunctionssuchasequipmentstatus.
10.3. MediationPackages
ASUstrivestoprovidethebasicmediationpackageineachclassroom. Thelevelofmediationprovided
isbasedonsuchvariablesassizeandshapeoftheroom,teachingstyleanddisciplinebasedneed.
ContactASUUniversityTechnologyOffice(UTO)forcurrentspecificationsforallofthefollowingitems.
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Mediationpackageoptionsareasfollow:
BasicMediationPackageVideoprojector(basedonroomsize)
Projectionscreen(sizebasedonroomsize)
AudioSystem(basedonroomsize)
ControlSystem
(based
on
rooms
size)
Datawallorfloorboxes(basedonroomsize)
Wirelessconnectionsforstudents
Teachingstation,consistingof:
o Laptopconnectiono Audiospeakersandcontrolso Auxiliaryvideoconnection
InstructorMediationPackageBasicMediationPackage
PLUS
PCprovidedontheteachingstation
StudentMediationPackageInstructorMediationPackage
PLUS
StudentPCs
Wireddataconnections
Capacityand/orDisciplineSpecificRequirementsmayinclude:Microphonesforlargecapacityrooms(over40capacity)
Documentcamera
Slideprojector
Assistedlistening
(over
40
capacity)
Multipleprojectors/screens
Stereoaudio
Videoconferencing
Classcapture
Classstreaming
Annotativemonitor
10.4. Screens
10.4.1. Location Multiplescreensmayberequired.Thetypeofseating,thecapacity,theroom
configurationandtheprimaryinstructionstyledictatetheoptimumnumber.
Thenumberofscreensrequiredisbasedontheseatingcapacity,theconfigurationoftheroom,andtheprimaryinstructionstyle.
Wherepossible,ASUrecommendsanglingthescreeninthecorneroftheclassroomtobothmaximizetheviewingangletotheaudienceandincreasefreewhiteboardwriting
space.Anglemountingthescreenmusttypicallyaddressedinbuildingplanningstages
sinceitusuallyrequiresdetailingreflectedceilingplantoaddressceilinggridand
lighting. Ifanglemountingthescreenisunfeasible,screenplacementshouldstill
remainoppositefromtheteachingstationareaontheteachingwalltomaintain
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whiteboardsurface. (PleaseseeFigures1and2). Ceilingheightisalsocriticalwhen
planningthelayoutofaClassroom. ASUrecommendsaminimumof12ftfinished
ceilingheighttoaccommodatebothlightingandtechnology.
Thehighertheceiling,thelargerthescreenandimagesizeitcanaccommodate.Screensshoulddropnolowerthan48inchesfromthefloor.
10.4.2. SizeandAutomation Tocalculatethedistancefromtheprojectionscreentotheseatsthefollowingformulas
areadequate:
Minimumdistancetofrontrow=2xtheimagesize
Maximumdistancetobackrow=6xtheimagesize
Allprojectionscreensmustbetabtensionedwithaspectratiosof16:10toaccommodatehighdefinitionformat.
10.5. WirelessAccessPoint
Enclosureshouldberequiredwithinceiling orwallmountedenclosuredependentuponroomlayoutandceilingheightaccess.
CAT6cabling&POEEthernetaccordingtoASUUTOspecifications.10.6. Infrastructure
PleasereferenceASUUTOsdesignspecifications.
10.7. SpecialConditions
Theremayberoomsthatwillrequiredisciplinebasedequipmentoradditionaltechnology,suchas
mediasystems,notlistedintheseguidelines. PleaseconsulttheUniversityTechnologyOfficefor
guidance.
10.8. Floorboxes&Pokethrudevices
PokethrudevicetobeWiremold/Legrand8ATCGY(orequivalent)withthefollowingaddonfeatures(required). InteriorDeviceconfigurationtoinclude#682A(deviceplatetoacceptupto
2portsofcommunicationdevices),#68REC(proprietary20ampduplexpowerreceptacle),
#8AAP(mountingplatetoacceptupto4ExtronAAPSeriesdeviceplates,ACT6A(mounting
platetoacceptupto6portsofcommunicationdevicesinanyoneof3ganginthecenterarea).
UndersideDeviceConfigurationtoinclude#5PTHA(1/2gangpassthroughhousingassembly),
#1PTHA(1gangpassthroughhousingassembly)CHA(1/2gangconduithousing
assembly). Covercolortobegrey.
FloorboxtobeWiremold/LegrandRFB9(forretrofitfloorcuts)andRFB11(preconstructionandwheredepthpermits).
PleasereferenceASUUTOsdesignspecificationsforadditionalinformation.
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Figure 2