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Continuing Education Systems.Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported
to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completionfor non-AIA members are available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may
be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of
handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be
addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this program participants will be able to:
1. Incorporate Wayfinding and Planning methodologies into their systems.
2. Improve Design with provided tools for evaluation and processes for design development.
3. Understand the impact of ADA laws, regulations as they impact signage and the changes taking place regarding new ADAAG legislation and adoption.
4. Meet “Green” objectives by looking for particular attributes within a sign system.
1. Wayfinding & Sign Planning
2. Designing Sign Systems
3. How the New ADA Will Impact Your Design
Key Points We’ll Cover
4. “Green” Design Ideas
Determining the scope of
Sign PlanningJobs
1. Renovations to Existing Buildings
2. A Major Expansion Project
3. A New “Green Field” Project
Types ofSign Planning
Work
1. Office Buildings
2. Schools / Universities
3. GSA / Government
3. Hospitals
Thinking through the wayfinding at the beginningof a project allows you to identify and address potential problems before the first grading has begun.
When should sign-planning begin? Wayfinding should begin with the initial construction documents
What Should a Comprehensive Plan Include?
Interior Codes:Life Safety / Fire CodesOSHA, JCAHO & ADA
What May Also be Required? Exterior Codes:Life Safety / Fire CodesLocal, State and NationalZoning Regulations
* Sign location plans
* Message Schedules
* System Design
* Compliance with all Codes that Impact Signage
* Pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic flow analysis
* Photographic Site Surveys
* Zoning / Permitting Research
* Distance visibility analysis
* Variance Hearings & Submittals
Zoning “Smarts”
Zoning required a sealed engineering drawing andpermit for any signsover 6 square feet in size
Savings: * Permitting costs for 32 free standing and 18 light pole mounted signs
FinalSize: 30” x 28.75”
Top View
OriginalSize: 30” x 30”(6.25 Sq. Ft.)
Top View
Exterior Traffic Flow Analysis Campus Entrances:A. Visitor
B. Staff / Service
Building Entrances & Parking:
Visitor Paths:
A. Main Entrance
B. Emergency Entrance
Visitor Decision Points:
Staff Parking:
Main Visitor Lot
ED Lot
C. Staff / Service Entrances
To include:* Sign Number* Sign Type* Message on sign* Notes about sign / location
Sign #
01
Sign Type Message Notes
A2 SidedInternally IlluminatedMulti-Panel Base Mount
Side A(Logo)Memorial Hospital(AL) EMERGENCY(AL) Patient / Visitor Entrance
Side B(Logo)Memorial Hospital(AR) EMERGENCY(AR) Patient / Visitor Entrance(AU) Receiving
Stone Base by GCTo match stone onbuilding facade
02 B2 SidedInternally IlluminatedSingle PanelPost Mount.
Side A(AL) EMERGENCY(AU) Patient / Visitor Entrance(AL) Ambulances
Side B(AR) EMERGENCY(AU) Exit
Because of grade,final placement tobe based on best line of site.
03 C2 SidedNon-IlluminatedSingle Panel Post Mount.
Side A(AL) Patient / Visitor Entrance(AU) Employee Parking
Side B(AU) EMERGENCY(AU) Exit
Exterior Message Schedule
Location 1:Illuminated Base MountPrimary Visitor Destinations
Location 2:Illuminated Post MountPrimary Visitor Destinations
Location 3:Illuminated Post MountPrimary Visitor Destinations
Location 4:Illuminated Bldg. GraphicsPrimary Visitor Destinations
Location 5:Illuminated Bldg. GraphicsPrimary Visitor Destinations
Location 6:Non-Illuminated Post MountStaff Destinations
Determining Size & Design Visitor Path
Staff Path
Break Down Elements
* Determine public destinations & entrances
* Verify hospital names for services. This will give you the directional listing. * Determine public hallways
FutureMOB
* Plan for patient room numbering
Interior Traffic Flow Analysis
Number signs logically and sequentially, this helps in 2ways:
1. Number Directional Signs
* Makes reviewing the plan with the hospital much easier
* Saves time & money on the installation of the signs
Create 2 Separate Numbered Plans
2. Number Room Identification Signs
To include:* Sign Number* Sign Type* Message on sign* Notes about sign / location
Sign #
01
Sign Type Message Notes
FFreestandingArcadiaDirectionalStanchion
(Header with Logo)(AR) Administration Cafeteria / Vending Courtyard Human Resources Marketing Registration (blank)(AL) Cardiopulmonary Dept. Diagnostic Imaging Emergency Laboratory Patient Rooms Restrooms Social Services Stork Stopp Surgery (blank) (blank) (blank)
Main directionalas visitors enter hospital
02 H(Sides A & B)Projection WM
Chapel
Directional Message Schedule
03 J630(Sides A & B)Ceiling MountedSign
Registration
To include:* Sign Number* Sign Type* Message on sign* Notes about sign / location
Sign #
1000
Sign Type Message Notes
PSV4 White vinyl applied to exterior surface of glass
Room ID Message Schedule
Arch#
C101 (Logo - Carthage)This Entrance Open6:30am - 8:00pmFor after hours entryplease use Emergency Entrance
1001 C C140 CHAPEL
1002 C1 C144 CONFERENCEROOM
1003 C C153 ADMINISTRATION
1004 B3 C145 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD)
1005 B3 C148 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD)
1006 B3 C147 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD)
1007 B3 C148 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD)
Begin with an overview of system
Exterior System Design
* Helps to present the relationship between signs and allows the customer to more easily see the system as a whole.
* Allows for easy changes of typestyles / colors to give customer choices
Exterior System Design
Preliminary Design Questions
* Should changeable panels be incorporated into the design to allow for future growth?
* Would the hospital prefer internal or external illumination?
* What speed and distance will the copy be viewed from? This will help determine copy size requirements
* Should the overall “look” of the system coordinate with the exterior esthetics or match the print graphics?
Details for Production
Exterior Specification
* Scaled drawing with correct typestyle, color and sizing specified.
Aluminum Accent
Standard PolySign
Large “AG” Graphics
Fins- Architectural Detail
Exterior Signage
Building a Better Design
Final Installation
Working out all construction details prior to fabricationmakes the final installationperfect
Begin with an overview of system
Interior System Design
* Helps to present the relationship between signs and allows the customer to more easily see the system as a whole.
* Allows for easy changes of typestyles / colors to give customer choices
Interior System Design
Preliminary Design Questions
Would the customer like to be able to update their signs in house where possible?
Will this project require multiple languages?
Should the overall “look” of the system coordinate with the interior esthetics or match the print graphics?
Would the customer prefer front of the house / back of the house finishes for the system?
Design “Smarts”
Front of the HouseHigh End Finishes
Back of the HouseVisually differs
Reasons For 2 Systems
* Saves Customer Money* Gives Visitor Visual Cue
Decorative Shape with Pattern
Customizing a Modular System
Building a Better Design
Standard Modular Directional
Wood Accent for Warmth
Header Shape with Pattern
Final Installation
Working out all construction details prior to fabricationmakes the final installationperfect
Know the Codesin Place for
Your Project’s Location
ADANew ADA(ADAAG)
Primary Changes that Will Effect
Signage Designand Placement
Old rulesOld ADA Font Requirements are Vague
Fonts & Braille Placement
• Simple serif typestyle
•No inter-character spacing requirements
•Size: 5/8” – 2” in heightNew ADAAG Tactile Font Requirements
* San Serif Fonts only* Thin Stroke Width
* Open Kerning
New rules limit thetactile typestyles that
Are acceptable
Old rulesAllowed for braille to be located anywhere on sign
Fonts & Braille Placement
Old ADA Didn’t Specify Braille Placement
Braille Must be placed 3/8” below tactile copy
New ADAAG More Specific New RulesSpecific RequirementFor Braille placement
Tactile / Visual Copy Requirements
This is a good solution to the new ADAAG’s thin stroke, widely spaced characters thatmake legibility more difficult
Visual MessageWhen separated from tactileyou will have MANY more typestyle choices
Separate Tactile MessageWith BrailleTactile Characters can beas small as 1/2” if separatevisual Message is provided
Old rulesSeparate tactile & visual information was allowed, but separate tactile information still had to be a minimum of5/8” high
Long messages wouldn’t fit
New Rule Allows for:Separate Visual and tactile information
Signs were to be mounted 60” on center above floor
Old ADA Mounting Requirements
Problem:
Different sized signs along the same hallway are mounted at different heights above the floor
Visually uneven and sloppy
New ADAAG Mounting RequirementsTactile graphics (not whole sign) to be mounted
within a range, between 48” - 60” above floor
New Rule Benefit:Signs can be mounted atsame top height throughouta facility.
Old RulesMinimum copy height 3” regardless of viewingdistance
New ADAAG Ruling:Allows for 2” copy height, providing sign is no higher than 10’ above floor.
Minimum characterheights established based on viewing distance
Ceiling or Projection Wall Mount Sign Copy Height Rules
States Using the Original / Current
These states are using the current ADAAG ratified in 1991 by the Justice Department
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming
States Using the New ADAAG
These states are using an ANSI or IBC that parallels the new ADAAG currently being reviewed by the Justice Department
Alaska No enforcement
Connecticut
Idaho
Indiana Pending DOJ Certification
Maine Pending DOJ Certification
Michigan
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah Pending DOJ Certification
Virginia
New Mexico
New York
Washington Pending DOJ Certification
Wisconsin
States Using Unique Building Codes
States using codes that differ from the ADAAG, ANSI or IBC codes
California
Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Minnesota
Tennessee
Texas
CA Title 24 of the State Bldg Code
1997 KY Bldg Code
Code of MD Regulations 05.02.02
Rules & Reg.s of the Architectural Access Board CM521 & Supplement 301
NC State Bldg Code Vol. 1-C
Chapter 1341 of MN State Bldg Code
Based on North Carolina
TX Architectural Barriers Act (TABA)using TX Accessibility Standards (TAS)Substantially follows 1991 ADDAG withsmall changes
To download current ADAAG code recommendations:www.access-board.gov
ADA White Paper:www.segd.org member section
Technical questions:[email protected]
Informational links and numbers
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Additional factors
Mounting Methods
Energy EfficientLighting Sources
Manufacturing Process
Green Choice:Mechanical Fasteners
Green Choice:LED & Fluorescent
Tubes
“Green” Finishes* Low-pressure, high-volume & water-based paints
* Low volatile organic compound paints & sealants