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AltSchool: Strategic Conceptual Guidelines 03.23.15
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PREPARED BY:
Will Starks Head of Facilities AltSchool 1245 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Mark Miller Principal, Innovation Studio MKTHINK 1500 Sansome Street San Francisco, CA 94111
MKTHINK the IDEAS company for the built environment
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OVERVIEW The Strategic Conceptual Guidelines booklet is a tool to help lay out future AltSchool learning spaces. The Guidelines stem from a months-long assessment of Altschool’s four current campuses. The assessment evaluated quantitative data from AltSchool’s observational equipment, surveys and interviews with Altschool staff and instructors, and scheduled observations at each campus by the MKThink team. We took what we learned through the assessment and have created a strategy that will aid AltSchool in developing future spaces through the following steps:
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STEP 1: ASSESS BUILDING ENVIRONMENT
STEP 2: SELECT SPATIAL TYPOLOGIES
STEP 3: IDENTIFY ADJACENCIES
STEP 4: SET OPTIMAL LAYOUT
Once a new location has been identified, analyze the building environment of the new space and assess issues that could impact learning environments.
Determine what age group and type of activities that will be occurring in each space and select the appropriate typologies to support those activities.
Determine optimal adjacencies among learning zones and between learning zones and the existing structure of the space.
Based on the type of spatial typologies needed, their optimal adjacencies, and the constraints of the space identified, determine type of layout that is most appropriate for the space and for the overall day-to-day operations.
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Where is light entering the building? What are the surfaces of the space? How large is the space?
What age group will be occupying the space? • What activities will occur in the space? • Select learning zones based on types of activities. • Calculate total sqft of learning zones needed.
What types of activities will be occurring in the space? • What types of learning zones have you chosen? • Lay out learning zones based on optimal adjacencies.
What is the size of the space? • Can the space accommodate all learning zones needed? • Can certain learning zones be shared between classes? • Select layout that can optimize the spatial typologies chosen and their adjacencies within the given space. MKTHINK
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Step 1: Assess Building Environment MKTHINK
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VISUAL LESSONS LEARNED FROM CURRENT ALTSCHOOL SPACES
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LIGHTING/GLARE
LIGHTING/GLARE
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Poor wall surface quality in SOMA, Dogpatch and FortMason.
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Large amounts of glare; difficult to see wall materials.
Consider exterior shading devices such as louvers or awnings to modulate light from outside.
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Complaints from teachers regarding paint color and sheen in both Dogpatch and FortMason locations.
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Consider interior shading devices such as curtains or blinds to modulate light and provide additional soft surface material to absorb sounds.
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Consider ceramic frit or other glass patterning to modulate light and views inside and out.
VISUAL CLUTTER
VISUAL CLUTTER
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Visual clutter on the walls can over stimulate the visual cortex of young learners.
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Provide for multiple types of storage, from fully open shelves to closed shelves and cabinets, to closets.
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Visual clutter on the floor makes it more difficult for students to focus.
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Little to no coherence between the objects and furniture in a room.
Use fully or partially enclosed shelves to hide objects from view that can distract children as well as provide visual separation between different learning zones.
CURRENT BUILDING ENVIRONMENT STATS QUESTIONS TO ASK
Through on-site observations and discussions with teachers and staff, MKThink rated all campuses at 51% for light quality and visual coherence 6
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How is light entering the space?
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If there are multiple rooms - are rooms divided by opaque surfaces, such as walls, or transparent surfaces, such as windows?
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Is there adequate visual separation between the public street and the classroom?
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What type of lighting is currently being used in the space?
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What are the surfaces of the walls, floor, ceiling?
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL VISUAL ENVIRONMENT
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
Strong light creates glare on tables
Indirect lighting can brighten a space without causing glare
Strong light creates glare on vertical surfaces
Easily accessible open containers can create visual coherence in space
Books, bags, and paper on floor create visual clutter
Easily accessible closed containers can create visual coherence in space
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ACOUSTIC LESSONS LEARNED FROM CURRENT ALTSCHOOL SPACES
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SOUND ISOLATION
SOUND ISOLATION
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Noise levels were high throughout observation at all locations.
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Hard surfaces reflect sounds.
Apply acoustic paneling to hard opaque surfaces (walls) and moveable objects to create sound absorption
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Student’s distract one and other and need visual and acoustical separation in order to achieve focus during independent activities.
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Apply acoustic paneling to ceilings directly or hang from ceilings.
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Apply sound-absorbing material, such as carpeting, to the floor.
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Move loud activities such as using lockers to hallways or peripheries.
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Create zones for multi-media production and editing that benefit from acoustic isolation in breakout spaces or dens.
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Maximize distance between small group work areas to allow multiple groups to function at once.
CURRENT BUILDING ENVIRONMENT STATS
64% of survey responses rated the acoustics of all AltSchool campuses as somewhat or very uncomfortable
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Through on-site observations and discussions with teachers and staff, MKThink rated all campuses at 43% for acoustic comfort
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QUESTIONS TO ASK •
How tall are the ceilings?
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What are the wall surfaces?
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What is the flooring material?
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Are there any structural separations already found in the space (walls, columns, partitions)?
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
With multiple activities in a space, students raise their voices to be heard
Adding acoustic panelling to walls can dampen noise levels in open areas
With multiple activities in a space, students raise their voices to be heard
Adding acoustic panelling to ceilings can dampen noise levels in open areas
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Step 2: Select Spatial Typologies MKTHINK
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AT A GLANCE A matrix of 9 Spatial Typologies was developed to categorize and understand the different learning environments observed at AltSchool. Each typology has different structural characteristics that align with and support different modes of teaching and learning. Each spatial typology defines a learning zone area. Learning zones, when aggregated, make up a classroom. To select appropriate spatial typologies, first define what types of activities will occur in the space. Once you’ve identified the types of activities, then select the typologies that can accommodate them. Based on the suggested occupancy, determine how many of each typologies you will need per classroom, and document the square footage allotment you will need per typology. You will address both the number of typologies and the square footage allotment in step 4.
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WORKSHOP
POD
SEMINAR
CAPACITY: K-1: 2-6 students 75-225sf allow. 2-5: 3-6 students 120-240sf allow. 6-8: 2-6 students 120-360sf allow.
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Loud, guided and unguided activities Optimal Adjacency: Pods, Seminars
HARBOR
CAPACITY: K-1: 2-4 students 60-80sf allow. 2-5: 2-4 students 110-130sf allow. 6-8: 3-4 students 195-215sf allow.
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CAPACITY: K-1: 4-8 students 145-290sf allow. 2-5: 4-8 students 185-375sf allow. 6-8: 4-8 students 375-745sf allow.
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Loud, guided and unguided activities Optimal Adjacency: Workshops, Seminars Transformable to Seminars
FORUM
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Loud, guided and unguided activities Optimal Adjacency: Workshops, Pods Transformable to Pods
HUB
CAPACITY: K-1: 2-4 students 65-125sf allow. 2-5: 2-4 students 80-160sf allow. 6-8: 3-5 students 150-250sf allow. CAPACITY: K-1: 6-10 students 120-200sf allow. 2-5: 6-10 students 150-250sf allow. 6-8: 8-15 students 320-600sf allow. CAPACITY: K-1: 6-12 students 110-225sf allow. 2-5: 6-12 students 200-400sf allow. 6-8: 6-12 students 320-500sf allow.
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Semi-loud, un-guided collaborative space Optimal Adjacency: Hubs
Semi-loud, guided activities Optimal Adjacency: Hubs Not recommended for K-1
Semi-loud, guided activities Optimal Adjacency: Forums, Harbors Not recommended for 6-8
QUIET/CLEAN
SHELL
DEN
CAPACITY: K-1: 1-4 students 40-160sf allow. 2-5: 1-4 students 40-160sf allow. 6-8: 1-4 students 40-160sf allow. CAPACITY: K-1: 1-3 students 40-60sf allow. 2-5: 1-3 students 40-60sf allow. 6-8: 1-2 students 40-60sf allow.
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Quiet, guided and unguided activities Optimal Adjacency: Dens, Sanctuaries Transformable to Dens
SANCTUARY
CAPACITY: K-1: 1-4 students 30-65sf allow. 2-5: 1-4 students 40-80sf allow. 6-8: 1-3 students 25-75sf allow.
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Quiet, guided and unguided activities Optimal Adjacency: Dens, Shells
Quiet, guided and unguided activities Optimal Adjacency: Shells, Sanctuaries Transformable to Shells Not recommended for K-1 MKTHINK
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WORKSHOP WHAT IT IS: The Workshop is a student-focused, multi-purpose storage and workspace that encourages creativity and experimentation. This dynamic space supports a wide range of projects and provides access to storage for student’s innovative work. The Workshop promotes both individual and collaborative interactions including demonstrations, class discussions, and instructor-centered lectures. Characteristics: 1.
Adequate lighting
2. Effective Interior Acoustic Control 3. Access to appropriate facilities such as water 4. Sufficient enclosure to support focus 5. Line of Sight to instructor 6. Sharable vertical space for storage & display
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
3 – 1
K-1 2-5 6-8
114sf – 65sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 2-6 students 75-225 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
Recommended capacity: 3-6 students 120-240 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 2-6 students 120-360 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL WORKSHOP TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
This workshop uses tables, easels and vertical storage to support student innovation.
This workshop contains designated floor space for creativity and low storage shelves.
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POD WHAT IT IS: The Pod is an adaptive space within an instruction-based setting designed to inspire knowledge sharing. A Pod is often collocated near other Pod and enables students to engage in small groups around an instructor.
Characteristics: 1.
Comfortable and ergonomic.
2. Group-focused 3. Conducive for both guided and unguided activities 4. Students are visible at all times 5. Able to transform into a seminar learning zone
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
3 4 5
K-1 2-5 6-8
70sf 45sf 206sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 2-4 students 60-80 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
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Recommended capacity: 2-4 students 110-130 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 3-4 students 195-215 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL POD TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
Above are several pods collocated within a lower elementary classroom setting.
Collocated pods support multiple groups of students engaged in collaborative work.
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SEMINAR WHAT IT IS: A Seminar is an ideal setting for a communal work table for structured classroom activities. It is supported by access to appropriate furniture, material, and surfaces. The Hall can accommodate the school population and incites students to interact in small groups.
Characteristics: 1.
Adequate lighting
2. Line of sight 3. Clearly defined focal point 4. Effective interior acoustic control 5. Inter space noise control
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
4 5 3
K-1 2-5 6-8
145sf 233sf 280sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 4-8 students 145-290 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
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Recommended capacity: 4-8 students 185-375 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 4-8 students 375-745 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL SEMINAR TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
The Seminar above supports large gatherings around a clearly defined focal point.
This seminar allows for large gatherings as well as opportunities to breakout.
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HARBOR WHAT IT IS: A Harbor is an unstructured, alcove that encourages student connections. It is often located along a path of travel or a frequently occupied region and can be designed for mobility and technological support. It provides students a sense of privacy using physical boundaries. This active nook fosters engagements as students move between other activities by taking advantage of visual connections between open gathering spaces. Characteristics: 1.
Effective interior acoustic control
2. Sufficient enclosure to evade distractions 3. Comfortable and ergonomic. 4. Visual boundaries for individual and group focus. 5. Inter space noise control
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
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Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
3 2 3
K-1 2-5 6-8
96sf 81sf 153sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 2-4 students 65-125 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
Recommended capacity: 2-4 students 80-160 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 3-5 students 150-250 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL HARBOR TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
This Harbor gives a student a sense of privacy without visual boundaries.
This Harbor provides students with a comfortable environment for interacting.
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FORUM WHAT IT IS: The Forum is an integral space that upholds the school community. It is designed to support presentations and performances by staff as well as students. This space is defined by a clear focal point and a designated space for sitting or standing. The Forum promotes leader-focused interactions.
Characteristics: 1.
Adequate lighting
2. Line of sight 3. Clearly defined focal point 4. Effective interior acoustic control
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
6 5 10
K-1 2-5 6-8
140sf 132sf 395sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 6-10 students 120-200 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities Lecture/forum style set up not recommended for K-1
Recommended capacity: 6-10 students 150-250 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 8-15 students 320-600 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL FORUM TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
The Forum above provides structured seating with leader focused interactions.
This Forum contains directional seating as well as a projector facing a whiteboard.
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HUB WHAT IT IS: A Hub is an intrinsic space that is used for unstructured gatherings. The space is designed for communal, casual conversations. It supports a display of student work and allows pupils to show of their particular strengths. The Plaza promotes connections between both staff and students and facilitates engagement of all sizes. Characteristics: 1.
Adequate lighting
2. Line of sight 3. Clearly defined focal point 4. Effective Interior Acoustic Control
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
6 10 0
K-1 2-5 6-8
113sf 340sf 170sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 6-12 students 110-225 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
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Recommended capacity: 6-12 students 200-400 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities
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Recommended capacity: 6-12 students 320-500 sf allowance Collaborative guided and unguided activities Not recommended; more appropriate for younger students
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL HUB TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
This is a Hub within the lower elementary. It is unstructured gathering space, surrounded by displays of student work.
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SHELL WHAT IT IS: A Shell is partially removed environment that supports productions and group collaboration. The surrounding structure houses elements that support appropriate technology for centrally located tasks. Attention and visibility is focused within the space due to a surrounding physical elements and acoustic components.
Characteristics: 1.
Adequate lighting
2. Line of sight 3. Effective interior acoustic control 4. Sufficient enclosure to support focus 5. Sharable vertical space for display 6. Able to transform learning zone
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
2 2 1
K-1 2-5 6-8
85sf 50sf 40sf
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 1-4 students 40-160 sf allowance Individual guided and unguided activities
Recommended capacity: 1-4 students 40-160 sf allowance Individual guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 1-4 students 40-160 sf allowance Individual guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL SHELL TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
The Shell above supports student collaboration, focus and creativity.
This Shell supports focus through visual boundaries that also double as storage.
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DEN WHAT IT IS: A Den is a removed space that stimulates conversation and supports collaboration. The enclosing configuration houses elements to sustain technology relevant to interior functions. It is a gathering space separated through acoustic and/or visual borders. This dynamic atmosphere connects students in an environment that will not disturb others. Characteristics: 1.
Clearly defined focal point
2. Effective interior acoustic control 3. Sufficient enclosure to evade distractions and support individual focus 4. Sharable vertical space for storage and display 5. Able to transform learning zone
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
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K-1 2-5 6-8
– 45sf –
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2-5
Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 1-3 students. 40-60 sf allowance Individual sometimes collaborative activity Students should be visible to staff members
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 1-3 students. 40-60 sf allowance Individual sometimes collaborative activity Allows for individual breakout and small group space
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Recommended capacity: 1-2 students. 40-60 sf allowance Individual/ collaborative activities; both guided and unguided Provides a sense independence
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SANCTUARY WHAT IT IS: A Sanctuary is an adaptive niche that upholds a students desire for quiet and concentration. It offers a sense of seclusion and supports focus by providing separation from distractions. The private space promotes individual reflection and restoration.
Characteristics: 1.
Effective Interior acoustic control
2. Inter space noise control 3. Sufficient enclosure for privacy 4. Comfortable and ergonomic 5. Visual boundaries support individual
CURRENT DISTRIBUTION
RECOMMENDATIONS
Observed Occupancy
Observed Area
K-1
Grade
Avg. Occ.
Grade
Avg. Area
K-1 2-5 6-8
3 – –
K-1 2-5 6-8
48sf – –
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Observed Utilization K-1
2-5
Recommended capacity: 1-4 students 30-65 sf allowance Individual guided and unguided activities
Recommended capacity: 1-4 students 40-80 sf allowance Individual guided and unguided activities
6-8
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Recommended capacity: 1-3 students 25-75 sf allowance Individual guided and unguided activities
DRAFT CURRENT ALTSCHOOL SANCTUARY TYPOLOGY
FUTURE OPPORTUNITY
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Step 3: Identify Adjacencies MKTHINK
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AT A GLANCE Through the assessment we’ve learned that certain typologies work well together. Sometimes a large area is needed for messy group work and sometimes a quiet space is needed for quiet work. Based on the typologies that you’ve selected, the following pages will help you identify where in your space they should be located, as well as optimal adjacencies or transformations.
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Optimal Adjacency: Pods, Seminars Acceptable Adjacency: Harbors and Hubs Un-advised Adjacency: sanctuaries, dens and shells (non-collaborative/quiet spaces).
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Recommended: adjacent to water source.
WORKSHOP
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Optimal Adjacency: Hubs Acceptable Adjacency: Forums, Pods, Seminars, Workshops, Harbors, Sanctuaries, Dens, Shells
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Unguided, collaborative space
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Optimal Adjacency: Hubs Acceptable Adjacency: Pods, Seminars, Workshops, Harbors, Sanctuaries, Dens, Shells
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Guided activities
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Optimal Adjacency: Forums, Harbors Acceptable Adjacency: Pods, Seminars, Workshops, Sanctuaries, Dens, Shells
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Guided Activities
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Optimal Adjacency: Dens, Sanctuaries Acceptable Adjacency: Harbors, Hubs, Forums Un-advised Adjacency: Workshops, Pods, Seminars (highly collaborative/loud spaces).
HARBOR • • •
Optimal Adjacency: Workshops, Seminars Acceptable Adjacency: Harbors and Hubs Un-advised Adjacency: sanctuaries, dens and shells (non-collaborative/quiet spaces).
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Transformable to Seminars
POD
FORUM • • •
Optimal Adjacency: Pods, Workshops Acceptable Adjacency: Harbors and Hubs Un-advised Adjacency: Sanctuaries, Dens, Shells (non-collaborative/quiet spaces).
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Transformable to Pods
SEMINAR
HUB
QUIET ZONES • • •
Optimal Adjacency: Dens, Sanctuaries Acceptable Adjacency: Harbors, Hubs, Forums Un-advised Adjacency: Workshops, Pods, Seminars (highly collaborative/loud spaces).
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Transformable to Dens
SHELL
SANCTUARY • • •
Optimal Adjacency: Shells, Sanctuaries Acceptable Adjacency: Harbors, Hubs, Forums Un-advised Adjacency: Workshops, Pods, Seminars (highly collaborative/loud spaces).
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Collaborative Spaces
Non-Collaborative Spaces
(Active/Loud/Messy)
POD
SEMINAR
(Solitary/Quiet/Clean)
FORUM
HUB
DEN
SHELL
SANCTUARY
WORKSHOP HARBOR
Solid/Opaque or Translucent/Transparent Surfaces
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Step 4: Set Optimal Layout MKTHINK
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OVERVIEW: LAYOUT OPTIONS Now that you have defined your space, selected your typologies, and identified their adjacencies, you need to select an optimal layout. The following three options offer advantages and disadvantages and trade-offs between categories such as spatial efficiency and ease of operation. OPTION 1: OPTIMAL TYPOLOGY DISTRIBUTION: Operationally easy, spatially inefficient. This scheme shows a layout that would include all needed typologies per classroom with no overlap/flexibility in the space and considers typology adjacency only. OPTION 2: MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY: Spatially efficient, operationally intensive. This scheme shows a layout that would optimize typologies and allow for flex between certain typologies based on adjacencies. OPTION 3: SHARED TYPOLOGIES: Spatially efficient, operationally intensive. This scheme shows a layout that has less learning zones and optimizes adjacencies by allowing for flex between certain typologies. Typologies that have low utilization would break out into separate spaces and would be shared by other classes.
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OPTION 1: OPTIMAL TYPOLOGY DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONALLY EASY, SPATIALLY INEFFICIENT. This scheme shows a layout that would include all needed typologies per classroom with no overlap/flexibility in the space and considers typology adjacency only.
ADVANTAGES
FORUM SEMINAR
DEN
• All typologies set up and ready for use at any time • Collaborative and Un-collaborative spaces can be physically separated more easily
DISADVANTAGES
POD
HUB
SHELL
• Large portions of the classroom could go unused throughout the day, wasting space. • Higher cost in setting up rooms as spaces would not share furniture/ amenities • Requires more acoustic separation as space is larger
RECOMMENDED SPACES
WORKSHOP HARBOR
SANCTUARY
• Spaces with structural separation already built into space to aid acoustic separation • Large spaces
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OPTION 2: MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY SPATIALLY EFFICIENT, OPERATIONALLY INTENSIVE. This scheme shows a layout that would optimize typologies for flexibility. Typologies would be designed with flexibility top of mind an made to quickly convert into other typologies based on structural similarities. ADVANTAGES
FORUM
SEMINAR /POD
HUB WORKSHOP
HARBOR
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SANCTUARY
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• Flexing spaces allows for more efficient and utilized spaces throughout the day. • Smaller spaces can accommodate more learning zones • Lower cost in setting up rooms; spaces will share furniture/amenities • Smaller space requires less acoustic separation
DISADVANTAGES • More set-up will be required to flex between space • Students may want to use learning zone occupied by another learning zone type • Quiet and loud spaces closer together
RECOMMENDED SPACES • Smaller spaces where more efficient layout is required to accommodate all activities
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OPTION 3: SHARED TYPOLOGIES SPATIALLY EFFICIENT, OPERATIONALLY INTENSIVE. This scheme creates ‘homerooms’ for classes based on the highest utilized typologies. Typologies that have low utilization are shared between classes.
ROOM 1
SEMINAR /POD
HARBOR
SHARED
SEMINAR OR WORKSHOP
FORUM OR HUB
SANCTUARY
ROOM 2
• Acoustic and visual separation are optimized • More efficient utilization of spaces as multiple classrooms will share same spaces
SEMINAR /POD
DISADVANTAGES
HARBOR
RECOMMENDED SPACES
SANCTUARY SANCTUARY
ADVANTAGES
• Coordination required between classrooms on scheduling shared spaces • Space may be occupied/ unavailable for use when a student would like use it
• Locations with small, multiple rooms • Spaces with structural separation already built into space • Large spaces that can be partitioned to acommodate larger shared zones
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