The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland Reference Design Report
Section 01 Introduction
Section 01 - Introduction Foreword ELC Reference Design Foreword The decision to almost double the number of hours and extend the flexibility of free early learning and childcare in Scotland from 2020 is a significant opportunity to explore ways in which refurbished, extended and new facilities can create the additional physical capacity needed to deliver the ambition. Providing a high-quality experience in facilities specifically designed for young children was at the heart of this initiative. The development of three reference designs was very much a collaborative exercise. East Ayrshire Council, the Scottish Futures Trust, architects, consultants and contractors all brought a wealth of experience along with a willingness to consider new ideas and test alternative solutions. The Care Inspectorate has been consulted throughout and will continue to provide comments to East Ayrshire Council to support the development of these designs to provide the best possible outcomes for children.
incorporated in each of the reference designs have the potential to be taken on their own and used as part of a catalogue of ideas to inform options for any refurbishment, extension or new build early learning and childcare facility. This reference design initiative was made possible by the considerable commitment and dedication of all involved and the collaborative approach adopted provides a firm foundation to take the early learning and childcare expansion programme to the next stage.
Grant Robertson – Education Design Director – Scottish Futures Trust Alex McPhee – Depute Chief Executive and CFO Economy and Skills, East Ayrshire Council
As well as considering the experience for children indoors, the approach to this reference design work also embraces the many benefits that outdoor learning and play can offer in terms of health and wellbeing as well as physical and cognitive development. Across Scotland many new early years facilities will be developed which will reflect the needs of their local communities. These reference designs provide a platform to inform local choices as to how individual buildings can best respond to local needs and emerging operating models of early learning and childcare. They provide a reference point to show how space in particular models can be designed in an efficient and flexible manner to provide welcoming and accessible facilities for children, staff and families whilst working within Scottish Government’s Early Learning and Childcare Programme Baseline Planning Assumptions metrics for the area and cost of new build facilities. Many of the individual ideas and concepts that have been
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Section 01 - Introduction Contents Section 01 - Introduction 4
Section 03 - The Reference Design 22
Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire 67
Foreword 4 • ELC REFERENCE DESIGN FOREWORD 4 Contents 5 Preface 6 • 1.1 BACKGROUND 6 • 1.2 REFERENCE DEVELOPMENT WORK 7 • 1.3 OUTPUTS 7 The Team 8 • CLIENT TEAM 8 • DESIGN TEAM 8 Executive Summary 9
Introduction 22
Location 67 Site Access and Car Parking 68 Building Organisation and Massing 71 Landscape 74
Section 02 - Building the Brief 12 Introduction 12 • PROJECT OBJECTIVES 12 • BACKGROUND DEMAND SERVICE PROJECTIONS 13 • (PROJECTED CHILDREN NUMBERS AND BY AGE GROUP, ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS ETC.) 13 • PROPOSED OPERATING MODEL 14 • CONSULTATION 15 Development of a Strategic Brief 15 • SPACE TO GROW 17 Summary of Statutory Consultations 18
• BUILDING FOOTPRINT AND AFFORDABILITY CAP 22 • THE REGISTERED CAPACITY FOR THE REFERENCE DESIGN STUDY 22 • SPACE STANDARDS 22 • THE BRIEF 23 Building Organisation 29 Design Considerations 30 Creation of a Flexible Reference Design 32 Scalability 37 Indoor Experience + Environment 38 Programmatic Considerations 40 • CAR PARKING + DROP-OFF 40 • ENTRANCE + CLOAKS 40 • PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY 41 • PLAY 41 • ‘SPACE TO EAT’ 42 • SLEEP 42 • TOILETS 42 • STORAGE 43 • STAFF 43 • SCALE AND MASSING 44 • INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT 46 • MATERIALITY 47 External Fabric 47 Landscape 49 Landscape 50 Landscape 51 4.1 Civil/Structural 58 4.2 Mechanical and Electrical 60 4.3 Fire Consultant 61 4.4 Acoustic Consultant 62 4.5 Interior Consultant 63
Section 06 - Refurbishment Solutions 78 • INTRODUCTION 78 • CREATION OF A GALLERY OR UPPER LEVEL 78 • IMPROVING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN PLAYROOMS 78 • OUTDOOR SPACE SOLUTIONS – A MORE NATURAL APPROACH 79 • OUTDOOR SPACE SOLUTIONS – OPPORTUNITIES NEARBY 79 • ADDITION OF EXTERNAL SUPPORT PODS SUCH AS EXTERNAL TOILETS AND BOOT-ROOMS 80 • DINING PROVISION 80
Section 07 - Conclusion 83 Section 08 - Appendices 87
Appendix A - Stakeholder Engagement Appendix B - Civil & Structural Design Appendix C - Mechanical & Electrical Design Appendix D - Fire Engineering Appendix E - Interior Design Appendix F - Acoustic Design Appendix G- Outline Specification Appendix H - Stage 2 Cost Estimate Appendix J - Accomodation Schedule Early Years ProvisionA Pilot Project
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Section 01 - Introduction Preface
1.1 Background Over the past year SFT has been working with the Scottish Government and all 32 local authorities to support the development of local Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) expansion plans to meet the ambition to almost double the provision of free early learning and childcare in Scotland from 600 to 1140 hours by 2020. SFT wishes to encourage all stakeholders in the programme to consider new, innovative and affordable solutions for future ELC services. To deliver the forecast increase in registered capacity to reflect future service models and the anticipated demand for early learning and childcare services there is a significant pipeline of capital projects.
The priority for this reference design initiative was to develop early learning and childcare facilities that provide a high-quality environment specifically designed to address the needs of young children, ELC practitioners and parents in a manner that promotes the innovative and efficient utilisation of space. The designs were also required to respond to the requirements and guidance of Space to Grow, showing how suitable outdoor space can be accommodated as part of the design. Another key aspect of this reference design initiative was to provide an evidence base to show how high-quality ELC environments can be delivered in a manner that is compliant with the new build area and cost metrics as set out in the SG’s ELC Baseline Planning Assumptions.
Whilst local service planning priorities are rooted in making best use of existing assets, it is currently forecast that the ELC expansion programme will require around 140 new-build ELC facilities across Scotland. This expansion programme presents the opportunity for local authorities to collaborate and identify options for commonality in design and building layouts both for indoor and outdoor ELC environments. In support of this opportunity, SFT in partnership with East Ayrshire Council (EAC), has developed this reference design material for future ELC settings across Scotland. This work has been informed by consultation and engagement with the Care Inspectorate, Early Years Practitioners and parents of children who currently take up their funded ELC entitlement.
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Section 01 - Introduction Preface
1.2 Reference Development Work Following the submission of each local authorities’ initial ELC expansion plan in September 2017, SFT approached East Ayrshire Council to explore the potential to jointly develop reference design material for future ELC facilities. East Ayrshire Council and SFT agreed that this should be a collaborative exercise and that the outputs of this collaboration would be of benefit to the expansion programme as a whole. It was also agreed that the guidance and advice of the Care Inspectorate would be essential. The input of and guidance from the Care Inspectorate in the development of these reference designs has been greatly appreciated.
Key to the success of this reference design initiative has been the consultation and engagement of staff and parents. Throughout the design development process there has been on-going dialogue to ensure that proposed solutions reflect the envisaged operating model and deliver on the core objective to deliver a high-quality facility.
1.3 Outputs
To expose this reference design initiative to as many architectural practices as possible, it was decided to procure the required external support via the hub South West supply chain. Two separate architectural practices (which included input from specialist landscape architects) worked collaboratively to share concepts and ideas, but in turn, developed independent solutions for two separate new build projects currently being considered by EAC.
This Initiative has produced three separate reference designs. All three responded to the same core brief and EAC’s envisaged operating model but are slightly different in terms of the total registered capacity and age groups of the children they are designed for. All three designs have been developed architecturally to RIBA Stage 2 with supporting information from other consultants. All are compliant with the new build area and cost metrics as set out in the SG’s ELC Baseline Planning Assumptions of July 2017.
To complement this work EAC’s internal design team have also developed a third option. This reference design is not attached to any site but provides a further illustration as to how an early learning and childcare facility could be developed to provide a high-quality environment for children, staff and parents alike which in a manner that adopts a flexible and efficient use of space and embraces outdoor learning.
This report is one of three separate reports and it specifically relates to the reference design developed by NORR for the proposed facility at Netherthird in Cumnock.
For all three reference designs a cost consultant, civil/structural engineer, M&E engineer, an acoustician, fire engineer and interior designer were also appointed to inform the approach to design and the associated costs. A specialist illustrator was appointed to help communicate the designs and lessons learned.
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Section 01 - Introduction The Team Client Team
Design Team
Scottish Futures Trust facilitated the creation of the early years pilot project and provided expert advice and guidance throughout the process.
A full design team were procured by Hub South West to deliver the pilot project. Two architecture practices were appointed to develop separate pilot projects. These practices were each supported by a practice of landscape architects. A single team of consultants were appointed to work with each set of architects.
Hub South West generated the scope of services for the early years pilot project and procured all consultants required for its delivery. Hub South West also facilitated engagement with Tier 1 contractors to allow market testing of costs and provide construction advice.
Architects and Landscape Architect
Anderson Bell Christie and Hirst Landscape Architects
The Care Inspectorate were key participants in the process and had input throughout the design development of the early years pilot. This included contribution to brief building, design development and final proposals.
Architects and Landscape Architect
NORR and ERZ
Architects and Landscape Architect
EAC in-house and Hirst Landscape Architects
East Ayrshire Council provided full access to their Early Years, Capital Asset, Education, Design Services and Statutory Approvals teams. East Ayrshire Council also provided two sites to apply the pilot designs to. This provided a grounding for the projects and allowed all aspects to be thoroughly tested against a real world setting.
Cost Consultants
Faithful & Gould
Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
Max Fordham
Civil and Structural Engineers
Waterman
Fire Engineer
Jeremy Gardner Associates
Acoustician
RMP
Interior Design
Graven
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Section 01 - Introduction Executive Summary
Reflecting the Government’s national priorities of giving all children the best start in life, local authorities across Scotland are currently developing their Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Expansion Plans to meet the requirement to provide 1140 hours of free Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for all three and four year olds, and eligible two year olds, from August 2020. To meet this challenge, services will require to make the best of existing assets, and to provide a number of stimulating new build ELC facilities. These will be required across Scotland in order to meet the needs of the ELC Expansion Programme. Following the commission of Hub SW by East Ayrshire Council, and working closely with the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) this report is the output of an exercise to develop a Reference Design and supporting cost information to assist all Local Authorities in responding to the requirements of the Early Years Expansion Programme. NORR with ERZ Landscape Architects and Anderson Bell Christie with Hirst Landscape Architects and EAC in-house team with Simon Hirst, were subsequently appointed to develop an appropriate reference design. All teams, and their supporting consultants, have worked closely with East Ayrshire Council, the SFT and the Care Inspectorate (CI) to develop proposals which directly reflect the current requirements of the CI outlined in their recently published “Space to Grow” document. This report provides a framework which meets the learning and environmental requirements of Space to Grow, whilst also addressing the economic requirements of the metric and budget, demonstrating that the SFT’s spatial allocation of 5.8m2 per child and cost metric provision of £3,000/m2 are realistic, achievable and capable of delivering high quality environments. This has been done hand in hand with a full design team and wider stakeholder group, ensuring that a reasonable and prudent set of assumptions has been made.
All sites are however different and all have their own unique opportunities and constraints. Consequently 3 models have been developed, with each based on a set of components that can be configured in a variety of ways to suit the particular context and functional requirements. In this instance, the report goes on to test the framework in a ‘real’ context, in a project that East Ayrshire Council have identified as part of their current ELC Expansion Plans on a site in Cumnock. This output, together with site and budgetary considerations, has resulted in a simple, dynamic and efficient building design whilst also accommodating the various critical internal relationships required in order to achieve the optimum child focused environment within. The Reference Design study sought to achieve a comprehensive Stage 2 design. The design and content of this report therefore incorporates design team input to the project noted above. Engagement was also carried out with Statutory Authorities on various aspects of the proposal throughout the process. Whilst the Reference Design project is presented as a whole building solution, it can also be read as a collection of ideas that can be applied to a variety of settings, both new build and refurbishment. The main aim of the Reference Design was to ensure learning opportunities and outcome were at the heart of each project, they prioritise the children’s development throughout and aim to provide functional, fun learning spaces where pupils can feel at home whilst providing the opportunity for challenge and development. This has been achieved by ensuring a variety of spaces are provided within the schemes to cater for a multitude of learning experiences and encouraging free flow play to an enriched external landscape. Early Years ProvisionA Pilot Project
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Section 02 Building the Brief
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Introduction
The brief is arguably the most important aspect of any project; it is the foundation from which all other decisions flow. Consequently, the team has taken great care to develop the brief in close collaboration with East Ayrshire Council, the SFT, and the Care Inspectorate, all of whom have informed its development.
Project Objectives The Scottish Futures Trust outlined the project objectives as the following; • The reference designs should be innovative and efficient in space utilisation, and enable learning and childcare to take place in good quality stimulating environments which are specifically designed to address the needs of young children staff and parents and make them “feel happy” when they visit the building. • The designs should also respond to the requirements and guidance of the recently published Space to Grow document. Further detail on these requirements follows within this section. • The reference designs will be required to accommodate circa 80 children and be scalable (up and down) whilst demonstrating cost affordability within an overall area metric of 5.8 m2/ child (total building GIFA) and £3,000/m2 (all in rate including design and development costs as well as furniture, fixtures and equipment at 2Q 2018). A cost plan, based on the Nether-third proposal is included within Appendix.
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Introduction
Background Demand Service Projections (Projected children numbers and by age group, any requirements for children with additional needs etc.) The basis of the brief is developed from the total GIFA, utilising the area metric of 5.8m2/child, together with cost affordability of £3000/m2. This is outlined in the Scottish Government’s Expansion Programme Baseline Planning Assumptions for new build nurseries. These planning assumptions were issued to local authorities in July 2017 by the Scottish Government as part of a wider suite of capital and revenue cost and planning assumptions. The registered number of children utilising an Early Learning Care setting can be increased by recognition of the importance of outdoor, as well as indoor, learning and care. The Care Inspectorate, The Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust have recommended that a maximum increase of 20% of the total registered number of children is applicable dependent on the quality of outdoor space and plans for how it would be used. The reference design requires to provide a comfortable environment and be inclusive for all, and particularly for those with additional support needs. The reference design will strive to create a welcoming, comfortable and considerate design through each zone of the building; from the physical spaces themselves to the lighting, acoustics, surfaces and equipment therein.
“Children will be spending more time in early learning and childcare settings, and as such, the environment needs to be of a high quality to support positive outcomes for children. Research confirms that the environment can have both a positive impact on child development and improve learning outcomes for children. Early learning and childcare and out of school care settings must be provided from an environment which is fit for purpose and positively supports children to access play and learning opportunities that will impact on their development, health and well-being and happiness. The environment is also important to both parents and providers. This is a view which is supported by a recent survey carried out by the Care Inspectorate, where 69% of parents said the environment was one of the main factors when choosing the service for their child.” — SPACE TO GROW
“For almost any other special need, the classroom only becomes disabling when a demand to perform a given task is made. For the child with autism, disability begins at the door” — Handbury, M.(2007), Positive Behaviour Strategies to Support Children and Young People with Autism. London
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Introduction Proposed Operating Model The operating model may of course differ across local authorities and across different settings with a local authority. The current models being considered by East Ayrshire Council are set out below and will be delivered in either term time or full year centres which will operate from 9.00am - 3.00pm, or 8.00am - 6.00pm respectively.
Staffing It is currently proposed by East Ayrshire Council that staff who work in full year services will work shift patterns as follows: • 07.45hrs to 15.15hrs • 08.45hrs to 16.15hrs; and • 10.45hrs to 18.15hrs
Option 1 Monday to Friday 09:00 - 15.00 (6 hours) term time during the school year (38 weeks)
The number of staff required is based on the adult: child ratio, the model of delivery and the pattern of hours across a day and a week.
Option 2
The current proposed management structure of full year services will consist of a Head of Centre, Depute Manager, 2 x Senior early learning and childcare practitioners (ELCPs) and the number of ELCPs required to meet service delivery. There will also be an ELC support assistant and 2 x 20 hour clerical assistant posts to cover the hours of operation.
5 block sessions of 4 hours 45 minutes (08.00 to 12.45 or 13.15 to 18.00) per week for 48 weeks of the year, 5 mornings, 5 afternoons or a combination of mornings and afternoons can be chosen to create full daycare. Option 3 6 block sessions per week for 38 weeks term time for the school year. Additional hours during the holiday periods may be purchased in blocks of 4hrs 45 minutes, where there is capacity.
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Development of a Strategic Brief Consultation
“It is understood that good design continuously evolves, with innovative solutions constantly being sought as to how to enhance environments in areas such as space, maximising finite resources, the best use of outdoor space, sustainability and how the physical environment can genuinely help to contribute to the best outcomes for Scotland’s children. As such, it is anticipated that this guidance will also evolve as new solutions and new approaches to innovative delivery of settings are identified, allowing these to be incorporated and shared across all those working in this important sector.” — SPACE TO GROW
A Consultation day was held 02.02.18, at which a diverse range of stakeholders was invited to participate. These included key staff and parents from existing East Ayrshire Council facilities s, Local Authority stakeholders, the SFT, Hub SW, the Care Inspectorate and Hub SW Tier 1 Contractors. The day discussed what this reference design should be about with all of the relevant parties, all in order to establish an overall vision for the reference design initiative, whilst also allowing the designers to listen and to question everyone’s views as the discussion developed. The session began with a presentation on the requirement for 1140 hours and of the current model for the provision of these hours as developed by East Ayrshire Council for the facilities under consideration for this reference design initiative. The workshop then focussed on the need for the delivery and design of ELC to evolve, and on the need for the reference design to be flexible to accommodate the range of operating model that are likely to be required across Scotland. . Further sessions during the day focussed on both internal and external spaces; their design, relationships and functionalities. To commence the briefing and design process, various stakeholders were mixed at a number of tables, facilitating wider discussion on the various topics across each of the sessions. The day was split into 2 main workshops, outlined below, with particular questions raised to enable and encourage the discussion.
Workshop 2 Focused on the term “outcomes and experiences”. It is key to determining “quality” in particular for the external landscape environment but also for the learning experiences within the building itself. Core questions applied to each theme: • What are the learning outcomes indoors/outdoors? • What learning experiences should be provided indoors/ outdoors? • How could these be delivered indoors/outdoors? The day was energetic and full of optimism. There was generally a consensus of aspiration across all stakeholders, with the following aspects being considered key drivers which the reference design project requires to support: • The previous model doesn’t fit with parents returning to work • The building could become embedded into the community and used by the community after hours and weekends • Success equals happiness for children, parents and staff • The facility must be inclusive • The facility must provide opportunities for staff • The facility could be a social link for parents/carers and provide opportunities for families to access services
The following criteria were put to each group: Workshop 1 The day started with the fundamental, philosophical basis for the increased ELC provision: • What is the purpose of the increased ELC provision? • What should the impact be on learner experience? • What should the impact be on family experience? • What is success? • How to maximise benefits?
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Development of a Strategic Brief
General • The environment should provide a balance between learning experiences and opportunities inside and outside • The learning environment must engage children through space, light, noise, materials to stimulate and nurture • Designs should allow for free-flow between inside and outside – indeed boundary must be blurred • Outdoor space is key in the expansion of ELC and accommodation should be built around the outdoor space • Need for an external covered space to be used in all weathers • Need for flexible and a variety of spaces from small intimate spaces scaled for children and small groups to large spaces Outdoor space: • New early years education should provide a coherent and seamless indoor/outdoor environment. This is backed up by policy documents such as the Scottish Government’s ‘Play Strategy for Scotland - Action Plan’ (2013) and the Care Inspectorate’s ‘My World Outdoors’ (2016). • Interaction with nature has a meaningful impact on a child’s health and wellbeing, can promote more engagement from some children and enhance learning, collaboration and social skills • External space should be safe, but also offer appropriate challenges which encourage children to take more risks • Provide core outdoor activity of sand pit, mud kitchen, loop route for bikes and trikes, story-telling, loose parts play, performance space, shelter, sensory garden with raised beds & outdoor store.
A collation of the outcomes recorded at each of the engagement sessions can be found within Appendix A.
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Development of a Strategic Brief Space to Grow The quality of the external environment is fundamental in determining whether the particular ELC actually satisfies the requirements of Space to Grow and can therefore register up to 20% additional capacity. The development of outdoor settings has been increasing over recent years. Not all settings can provide solely outdoor provision, or a blended approach of outdoor and indoor learning and care in many settings. There are some existing early learning and childcare settings where account has already been taken of the quality of, and children’s use of, outdoor space and the number of registered places has been increased accordingly, all in acknowledgement of the positive experiences children have. There is no agreed standard for the provision of outdoor space. Consequently we have used parameters on the outdoor space to support registration of an increased number of children within an indoor/outdoor setting. The recommended maximum increase of 20% of the total registered number of children is considered as a guideline. This is however dependent on the suitability of the outdoor space and plans for how it would be consistently used. The quality of children’s experiences and their learning outcomes are of paramount importance in the design of external spaces. This reference design therefore seeks to deliver such quality.
Meal Delivery It is envisaged that the proposals for food preparation and delivery will vary across local authorities to cover the delivery of a lunch and high tea, as well as snacks mid-morning and afternoon. The delivery of such meals requires careful consideration of the sequence of events around dining and the associated spatial implications, as well as the preparation/delivery to the settings and within the playroom. The model that East Ayrshire Council look to adopt is outlined within Section 3.0. Changing Places Through the consultation process with East Ayrshire Council and the Care Inspectorate it was confirmed that there was no requirement for inclusion of a Changing Places facility in the proposed reference design. An accessible WC is provided for all building users. Insurance Some local authority insurance providers have specific requirements that may influence the overall design; e.g. restriction on use of combustible cladding, such as timber weather boarding, or requirement to provide sprinklers for property protection and CCTV systems. Each local authority will require to seek appropriate advice in relation to each setting. Both sprinklers and CCTV are not a requirement in this classification of building in order to comply with the Building Standards Division Technical Guidance, and as such, these do not form part of the reference design.
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Section 02 - Building the Brief Summary of Statutory Consultations
Planning
Roads and Transport
As part of the development of the design specifically for the Nertherthird facility in Cumnock, NORR met with East Ayrshire Council Planning to discuss the existing site conditions and context, proposed building location and massing. This would be a normal procedure to be followed for all buildings with any local authority. The detail and extent of dialogue will depend entirely on site location and context.
Through consultation with East Ayrshire Roads Alliance, it was confirmed that car parking standards to be applied to this reference design are based on universal parking standards. There are exceptions to this where parking strategies are outlined as part of Local Plans. As with other Statutory Consultees it would be a normal procedure to meet with all those relevant to each particular site. Equally the detail and extent of dialogue will depend entirely on site location and context. Further specific detail on the reference design is covered under Section 3.0.
Technical Standards + Building Control All materials and works will require to comply with all relevant statutory regulations current at the time of construction (NB the cost plan is based on current Regulations May 2018). In particular all materials and works will comply with the Building (Scotland) Regulations and any amendments current at the time of application for building warrant. Where manufacturers are referenced this is to be assumed as or equal or approved.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Discussions/ meetings will take place during the next stage of the project.
A more detailed dialogue with Building Control will be arranged during the next stage. Meetings were held with the catering team to establish requirements for the Kitchen facility and food preparation.
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Section 03 The Reference Design
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Introduction
The opportunity presented by this reference design initiative has been to develop a high quality facility, specifically designed to meet the needs of young children, the envisaged operating model currently proposed by East Ayrshire Council and the requirements of the Care Inspectorate, whist at the same time working within the area and cost metrics for new build nurseries set out in Scottish Government’s ELC Baseline Planning Assumptions.
BUILDING FOOTPRINT AND AFFORDABILITY CAP
This equated to the following Affordability Cap for this reference design study;
The reference design initiative and the brief are based on an appropriate scale of ELC provision considered by East Ayrshire Council. Any increase, or decrease to the registered capacity would be subject to some of the aspects of the brief to be adjusted accordingly.
5.8m2 x 71 x £3000/m2 = £1,235,400
The key principles of the building’s overall footprint / permitted GIFA is based on an allocation of 5.8m2 per child. The affordability cap of the reference design is based on this area metric and a cost metric of £3,000/m2 (all in rate including design and development costs as well as furniture, fixtures and equipment at 2Q, 2018).
SPACE STANDARDS
THE REGISTERED CAPACITY FOR THE REFERENCE DESIGN STUDY Based on information provided by East Ayrshire Council and their envisaged operating model, the facilities has been designed for: • 64 no 3-5yr olds, 10 no 2-3yr olds, 9 no 0-2yr olds; 83 children in total • Staff allocations are based on these numbers. • In terms of building area, this corresponded to 71 no children, • The additional 20% of 2-5yr olds equates to 12 no total. In the instance of Cumnock this equates to 11 no 3-5yr olds and 1 no 2-3yr olds. • The 20% additional provision does not apply to 0-2yr olds due to the fact that they will spend less time out of doors.
The development of the cost plan for the building included in the .
The above provided the GIFA for the building and albeit a relatively small building, the brief and particularly the relationships between spaces is key to the success of the functionality of it. The minimum clear play-space area per child is out-lined in Space to Grow as; • Children up to two years – 3.7m2 per child minimum • Children aged two to three years – 2.8m2 per child minimum • Children aged three and over – 2.3m2 per child minimum It should be noted that this reference design includes the provision of 9 no. 0 – 2-year olds. The 1140 hours Expansion Programme does not cover the provision of early learning for 0 to 2 year olds. However, this reference design has sought to accommodate the additional play space area for 0-2 year olds within the overall building footprint of 5.8m2 pert child. Both East Ayrshire Council and the Care Inspectorate have worked flexibly and collaboratively with the design team to support innovation and improvement in the delivery of high quality Early Learning and Childcare. The brief as collated and outlined below was prepared during this process. Further support information to aspects of the brief is included within Space to Grow.
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Introduction THE BRIEF Various workshops were held with East Ayrshire Council and involved detailed dialogue with the Care Inspectorate and management teams from some of the existing EYCs. These focused sessions allowed the brief to be developed in more detail. The provision of support accommodation was outlined as below, although space standards were not stipulated, beyond their function; Entrance zone: • The entrance zone should be welcoming and clearly identifiable. • A single point of entrance is preferred to monitor comings and goings. • From the entrance children should be able to disperse to their groups.
Dining: • A central kitchen will provide food to the nurseries in East Ayrshire. • Dining refers to Lunch and High Tea. • Dining can happen indoors or outdoors. • Dining can overlap with other functions, such as the playroom. • Tables can be multi-functional, being used for messy play and dining, provided an oil cloth is used. • If dining overlaps with the playroom then a single sitting is required. • If dining overlaps with other spaces, then multiple sittings could be possible. • A single lunch sitting will start at 11.45
• Opportunities for conversations to take place between parents and staff should be afforded.
• If multiple sittings are required lunch would start at 11.30
• Access to an administration area / centre manager for sign-in purposes should be provided
• High Tea will be served after the PM session children have left at 16:00
• Storage space for children’s coats, bags, shoes should be provided with wet items having the opportunity to dry.
• High Tea will likely be sandwiches and or soup.
• Lunch will serve all 83 no children.
• Children to have the opportunity to sit while changing shoes.
• Opportunity for indoor seating for all children for dining in one sitting should be provided.
• Sufficient space for up to 83 children and their care giver(s) and siblings to access / egress.
• Additional tables and chairs may be required to be brought out for dining. These require to be stored in a store room.
• Parking should be at a reasonable walking distance from the entrance. (At Netherthird, in Cumnock parents may park in the former Primary School car park and walk to the new facility).
• A re-heat kitchen is required with cold and dry food storage, commercial dishwasher, food preparation area, reheat facility.
• There will be 3no periods of peak flow, 08.00-09.00 / 13.30-14.45 / 15:00-16:30 • The facility will accept children at any time of day, however outside of peak times numbers will be significantly reduced. • A room for private conversations and small meetings should be provided in close proximity of the entrance zone.
• Food will be taken out from the kitchen in larger containers for self-service. • 1no wash hand basin needs to be close to the dining areas. • 1no sink needs to be close to the dining areas for children to wash own dishes.
• EAC will provide wet weather gear for outdoor play.
• Children may wash their hands in the playroom A trough provides for faster turnaround for all children to wash hands before eating.
• Children must bring indoor shoes.
• All taps for children’s use to be sensor operated.
• Some buggies may be left at the facility all day, with storage provided for these.
• Adult taps to be lever operated.
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Snacks:
• A quiet space for non-playroom work is required.
• Snacks will be given between 9.30-10.30 and 13.45-14:15
• Space for staff to have a break in an adult environment is required.
• Snacks may be prepared in the playroom at a table by the children, or in the kitchen. • An area for preparation is required in the playroom, unless the main kitchen is immediately adjacent to the playroom and accessible through a hatch. • The full dining set up is not required for snack time. • No cooker is required for snack preparation. • A fridge is required in the playroom snack preparation area. • Storage space for a third pint of milk per child per day is required. • A domestic cooker is required within the kitchen for heating soup or for baking activities
• Staff are expected to work on shifts of 7.45 to 3.15 / 8.45 to 4.15 / 10.45 to 18.15. • Staff numbers will be at the maximum point in the middle of the day, between 10.45 and 15.15. • The maximum staff number in building at any one time is expected to be 24. • Staff break times will be staggered, with a maximum of 4no playroom staff and 2no management staff on break at any one time. • Staff admin times will be staggered, with a maximum of 2no staff on admin at any one time.
Milk Kitchen within 0-2 room:
• Staff parking of 24no spaces is required to EAC Roads Department Requirements.
• Two sinks, one hand-wash sink, one cleaning sink are required.
• 1no cube locker per staff member should be provided.
• Undercounter fridge for milk storage should be provided.
• A staff only place to hang coats should be provided.
• Kitchen unit style storage is also required.
• Space for staff training and CPD should be provided.
Staff: The building should provide an attractive environment to encourage staff into the profession and reduce turnover of existing staff. Estimated staff staff numbers based on East Ayrshire Council’s envisaged operating model the required staff to children ratios are set out below.
Netherthird, Cumnock For a 64 fte (3-5 yr) 10 FtE (2yr olds) and 9 fte (0-2): 1 x Head of Centre 1 x Depute Manager 2 x Senior Early Learning & Childcare Practitioners 17x Early Learning & Childcare Practitioners 1 x support assistant 2 x part-time clerical assistants
• A corporate workspace to accommodate all centre staff, with the exception of the Head of Service, should be provided. This should include 3no. hot desking spaces that will be shared. • Provision of a private place to make calls should be included. • There should be a private place to have small meetings of a sensitive nature. • An informal zone for meetings should be provided. • Space for staff breaks may be within the workspace provided it is visually and acoustically screened off. • Head of service should have an office with workspace and informal meeting area.
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Families and Community:
Playrooms:
• The design should provide opportunities for the family to access services within the building as well as opportunity to dwell and converse, providing a social link for parents / families.
The playroom sizes should be as set out in Space to Grow. A summary for this facility is given below.
• Access to a space for private discussion should be provided. • Opportunity to participate in play in the facility along with the provision of a Family and Community Room should be provided • An informal space with sofas and coffee table along with the provision for tea / coffee preparation is required. This space can be used by care givers in making applications using a tablet device. • Different family and community activities that could be provided at the facility include: Speech and Language Therapy, Baby Massage, Cookery Group, Parent & Toddler Group, Parents Group Sessions. Further it may be possible that supervised access facilitated by social work could be accommodated within the facility. Sleep: • Children will be able to choose where they sleep. • Children will be able to sleep when they are tired. • Control of light levels in different zones is required.
Netherthird, Cumnock 53 no 3-5yr @ 2.3m2 = 121.9m2 9 no 2yr @ 2.8 = 25.2m2 9 no 0-2yr @ 3.7 = 33.3m2 Total clear playroom area 180.4m2 Specific requirements for the playrooms include: • The adoption of a naturalistic approach employing the attributes of biophilic design. • A fun and nurturing environment that children are excited to return to each day. • Provision of a variety of spaces in terms of scale, light, sound. • Spaces that encourage active play and active learning. • An environment that provides challenge for children at different developmental stages. • Developmentally appropriate spaces for children, to manage their transition into the playroom.
• Provision of sleep matts for20 no 3-5yrs and 8 no 2-3yrs is required.
• Consider the building as the third teacher, as Reggio Emilia
• 9 no. coracles or cots will be provided within the 0-2yrs
• Space must have a consistent range of temperature in all weather conditions for it to be registered.
• Provision of opportunities for child led play.
• All surfaces must be durable and reflect the activities to be undertaken. • Quiet spaces for small group activities on literacy, numeracy and music are required. • The play rooms should be able to accommodate audio visual equipment, including 1no adjustable height interactive screen on moveable stand . • Acoustic control is important to minimise the sensory burden. Early Years ProvisionA Pilot | Page 25 Project
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• Freeflow play from inside to outside is required.
Outdoors:
• A transition space for children to put their own outdoor gear on is required.
• Redefine the outdoor space as a garden, a planned and structured environment.
• Wet clothes must be capable of drying.
• Learning outcomes and indoors should be the same.
• Storage is required of approximately 12m2 across all playspaces
• The external environment should be capable of accommodating all children that may be outside at one moment.
Different Play Areas required;
• 30% to 50% of time is anticipated to be spent outdoors.
The following play areas are required:
• The local authority will provide high quality outdoor clothing and footwear.
• Construction Area- Boxed up lego / duplo / megablocks. Large space required. • Role Play- Shop / Doctors / Vets • Snack Area- Children help to prepare their snacks. Also used for tooth brushing. • Messy Play Area- Dough / slime / water • Arts & Crafts- Takes up a lot of storage. Consideration should be given to storage built into walls and moveable units. The walls could become display spaces Easels / glue / paper. Hard vinyl or similar appropriate flooring is essential. • Small World Play - Dolls House / Cars / Railway • Many of these spaces can double up as they just require flexible space and storage. • EAC are not looking for a defined sleeping area. A smaller, quieter space could be used for any children that needed some quiet time. Comfy seating / bean bags should be allowed for.
• There is no metric to determine the minimum area of outdoor space. • Children to be clearly visible in all areas, unless in areas agreed for staff supervision. • Lighting is required to facilitate outdoor play during hours of darkness, especially important in winter months. • There should be challenge and risk for children in the environment. • There should be opportunity for warmth outdoors. • The use of fire is possible if risks are managed. • Water can be used but must be flowing and shallow. • Space for external storage is required which will allow items to dry. • Storage should be integrated into a structure and have ease of access.
• Play area should be an open, fun space with slides / ladders / nets etc.
• Food growing opportunities should be considered.
• The reading area should be different in nature to the activity and commotion of the rest of the nursery. Consideration should be given to smaller pods / lowered ceilings. This area doesn’t need formal seats.
• Opportunity for fauna should be considered.
• The outdoor space should be easily maintainable. • External access to toilet facilities are preferable.
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What should the Garden provide? The garden should provide opportunities for the following aspects and activities: • Arts & Crafts Painting & Making • Cooking & Food growing. Gardening vegetables. • Musical Noisy Play • Changes in level, slopes and stepping stones. • Embracing existing natural things – Trees / Vegetation / Slopes / Mini beasts & Bugs
• The garden as a sensory environment; Sensory plants / sounds / smells. • Wildlife – Birds / Hedgehogs / Foxes – using CCTV to watch visitors to the garden. • Rainwater harvesting / Wind turbines / Solar Panels. /Growing walls / Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables • Hills for rolling down / climbing up. Slides & Tunnels. • Canopies allow outdoor play all year round.
• Natural light throughout the year. Summer / Winter, artificial lighting may be providing in the evenings.
Toilets:
• Recycling and sustainability activities.
• Toilet provision for 71 no children is required indoors plus nappy change provision within the 0-2 and 2-3 room. This equates to 7no.
• The garden should be accessible and child friendly with access to toilets from the external space. Hand wash facilities and water for cleaning should also be required.
• All toilets are to be unisex.
• Heights to be provided relative to age group.
• Building structures – willow, bamboo, shelter
• 2-3s and 3-5s can share same WCs.
• Fire pit / Barbeque – Forrest School& Forrest School
• Toilet provision for 12 no children is required outdoors. This equates to 1no. toilet.
• Training of staff at the facility may be provided. • Events / Drama / Puppet Shows / Story Time / Education • Eating / Seating • Physical energetic play including bikes and jumps • Transitional areas outdoor to indoor, or boot room, drying rooms / cloak rooms / coat hooks • Outside power and water. • Water for play. • Like indoor spaces there should be a choice in terms of size and nature of space. • Mud kitchen – encouraging messy play. • Visiting pets – chickens / rabbits / guinea pigs • Shuttered off storage areas. • Potential for incorporation of a greenhouse
• Toilet provision for 24 no staff is required. 1no. staff toilet should be provided near the playroom and 1no. near the staff room. • Toilets for children within the playroom should not give access directly outdoors. • 1no nappy change is required within the baby room and 1 no within the 2-3 toilet zone. Hand wash facility for children and staff i.e. 2 no. • Nappy changing is to have an adjustable height changing table. Changing table 1.4m in length. • Storage for potties is to be provided. • Provision of a deep sink, or sluice for potty wash is required. • Children should be able to open doors unaided. • Finger guards should be provided to doors
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Ancillary Space: • A plantroom of 10m2 is required. Refer to M&E report for more details see Appendix C. • A cleaner’s cupboard of 5 to 8m2 is required. This should include a janitorial unit, dilution unit and space for floor buffers. Only one wall needs to be shelved. • A laundry room of long thin proportions are preferred. High quality domestic washing machine and tumble drier are to be provided. A sink with drainer and a separate wash hand basin is to be provided. Reference Documents: The following documents have been used as guide in further developing the brief and the reference design: • The Scottish Government - Building the Ambition • Care Inspectorate - Space to Grow • Care Inspectorate - Nappy Changing facilities in early years, nurseries and large child minding services • Care Inspectorate - My World Outdoors • Care Inspectorate - Hand Hygiene • BS8300 – Design of an accessible and inclusive built environment • Smarter Scotland: Pre-Birth to Three Positive Outcomes for Scotland’s Children and Families
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Building Organisation
The floor plans included within this document have been developed and reviewed in conjunction with East Ayrshire Council and the Care Inspectorate following the initial engagement sessions, with comments being incorporated as the layouts developed. Following the development of the reference design proposal in conjunction with East Ayrshire Council, we were asked to apply the principles to one of their proposed sites. This would allow the reference design to be tested in a local context. This is covered in Section 5.0. Throughout the briefing dialogue and in reviewing the Space to Grow guidance, the diagram below outlines the various accommodation requirements of the reference design. Each space as shown depicts the relative area required. Critical aspects in terms of adjacency at the initial stage as noted were the direct links to external space from each of the play-spaces, and requirement for the play-rooms to be accessed directly from the entrance.
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Design Considerations
The importance in relationship between inside and out in the expansion of reference design is key to the development of the building’s design. Both areas have equal importance in providing learning through play for the children, and it is expected that children will spend as much time outside as they do inside. The blurring of boundaries between both zones is also key in providing a seamless transition between all play-spaces. Extending the inside to the outside and alternatively extending the outside to the inside. Depending on each specific site and location, the nursery could add further extensions to the outdoor area, enabling the reference design to blend or share facilities with adjacent community assets or a play-space to an adjacent Primary School.
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servant space
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served space support
Blurred boundaries
indoor rooms + outdoor rooms protective convivial creates a sense of place equality between inside + out...
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Creation of a Flexible Reference Design
The ability of the reference design to be adaptable to reflect its’ context, orientation or location is critical to the success. During the evolution of the accommodation schedule our initial conceptual designs developed the simple idea of wrapping support or ‘servant’ spaces around the ‘served’ spaces. The wrapping or protection of the larger play-spaces could extend out to form a protected external space, again protected by support, active or sensory spaces. The balance of cellular or small spaces with larger play-spaces could allow this strategy to be developed. The benefit to a reference design is the flexibility this simple strategy provides in enabling the wrapping element and large spaces to change to be site specific.
These simple diagrams show various arrangements of the large flexible spaces in gold with the servant spaces wrapping it in blue. The difference between some services will be that a 0-2yr playroom is not required in some instances. This reference design allows this to be added simply as an extension to the servant space, permitting it to also have direct access to an external space.
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As a simple diagram, the main zones to be incorporated are as illustrated below. The area that each of these zones require, based on the briefing exercise, are also depicted in this diagram. The extent of support accommodation, the cellular nature of these spaces and the interconnection requirements between the spaces do not lend themselves to this linear form of building as readily as it would initially appear. This led us to adjust our developing approach to address these adjacency issues. Issues / commentary: • Remoteness of kitchen to 2-3 room • Cross over of 2-3 with 3-5s in accessing the WCs / nappy change and indirect provision of the adjacency • Requirement to pass through 2-3 zone to get to the 3-5 space and cross-over of each of these spaces for staff to access staff zone • Linear plan not conducive to every site • The same simple zoning diagram outlines the next variation to our approach.
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In providing an L-shape of support accommodation around the play-space zone we can begin to improve the connectivity with support spaces. This not only improves functionality but also begins to ‘wrap’ around the play-spaces; from a conceptual approach providing protection to the central spaces of the building. This arrangement could be applied to a 2-5 Early Learning Care setting, however this reference design requires to provide a 0-5 setting. The further intricacies of this arrangement required a further development of our strategy. Issues / commentary • Remoteness of kitchen to 2-3 room • Due to the location of the 0-2 room, cross-over of 2-3 with 3-5s in accessing the WCs / nappy change and indirect provision of the adjacency • Requirement to pass through 2-3 zone to get to the 3-5 space and cross-over of each of these spaces for staff to access staff zone • L-shaped arrangement can vary depending on site
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Creation of a Flexible Reference Design This variation as a simple diagram is shown below. The same wraparound of the central play-space is applied however to 3 sides of the central and largest part of the building’s accommodation. The 0-2 room is separated from that of the 2-5 play-spaces enabling direct links from all play-spaces both internally and to the external space. Issues / commentary • Requirement to pass through the 3-5 space to access the 2-3 space and vice versa staff • Good functionality and space around the entrance and staff support zones • Good link between the 2-3 space and the toilet zone • Configuration conducive to a variety of solutions depending on orientation and site • Doubling up of cloakroom function with 3-5 play-space in this solution required access to all play-spaces via the 3-5 demise.
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The final variation takes cognisance of the previous commentary, resolving the issues around the access to toilet zones from each of the play-spaces and ensures that cross-over of activities is controlled in moving the kitchen function to the entrance side of the layout. Further the cloakroom function is restricted to this whilst providing direct circulation to each of the play-spaces. Whilst there are further variations that can be derived from this solution, this arrangement is preferred by East Ayrshire Council and the Care Inspectorate due to the ability to provide a variety of different internal spaces within the overall 3-5 zone. We have designed a variety of spaces for the children to use over the course of their day; spaces for large or small groups where relationships can flourish and where children can be highly active, as well as providing spaces for children to be alone and relax. In providing flexibility in the spaces created will offer opportunity in their use during the reference design setting as well as outwith these times. The baby room is a separate space providing a different type of environment. The staff zone provides areas for working, relaxing, eating as well as private space to hold small meetings or make private calls. A family room, or community room can be used for a variety of purposes and therefore will be occupied frequently over the course of a day. Being essentially single storey provides a setting which is inclusive through the play spaces. There is space provision that would allow the addition of a platform lift to provide access to the small upper level of the play space.
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The reference design is readily extendable; whether to add a 0-2 play-space or increase the registerable space within the 2-3 or 3-5 play-spaces and associated support accommodation
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Indoor Experience + Environment
The bright airy space that welcomes you on arrival to the building continues throughout with the plentiful provision of natural light, together with a natural palette of internal materials, colours and finishes. Once you circulate within the building the external space unveils itself. The visual and physical linkages between inside and outside are clear for all users, enabling the blurring of the boundary between. Each playroom has been designed to have a variety of zones in which to play and provide different learning outcomes. These spaces are provided within a variety of different environments which can support the activity. It is envisaged that dining will be provided throughout the playroom. More detail is covered under this section. Similarly in the 2-3 zone a variety of play settings are designed. Free-flow access between the playrooms and the external space was a stipulation of the brief.
The area of each space as defined is based on the space standards referred to within the brief. The design utilises best practice thermal envelope, solar control, day-lighting and natural ventilation to minimise the need for energy and to minimise the reliance on mechanical and electrical installations. In maximising natural light, this is beneficial to the wellbeing of all users, as is natural ventilation. Windows are appropriately positioned to allow children of all ages to benefit from views out as well as ensuring control of sunlight where required. The level of noise within what will be a busy, vibrant space has been considered by an acoustic consultant. Details of this is included within section 4.0 of this report. It is proposed that underfloor heating is provided within the larger spaces, with radiators proposed to some of the more cellular spaces where appropriate.
The proposed single storey reference design is defined into 2 main zones; the support spaces which wrap around the central larger scale playrooms. Increasing the volume in the larger playrooms not only reflects the spaces within but offer the opportunity to bring natural light and ventilation into the deeper parts of the plan, whilst also introducing the possibility of the playroom to extend in 3-dimensions. This offers interest for children within their space and the ability to climb and explore the environment independently, as well as creating more intimate spaces; nooks and cubby holes within the active wall. The added benefit being of great visual interest and excitement on arrival at the setting. The FF+E as proposed is a combination of both Community Playthings settings and feature or designed in furniture which offers both functional and efficient use of the space.
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CAR PARKING + DROP-OFF
ENTRANCE + CLOAKS
Consultation was undertaken with East Ayrshire Roads Alliance with regard provision of car parking for this reference design project. It was confirmed that a minimum of 1 space per member of staff was required, and provision for drop-off, with accessible parking provision @ 5% of the total parking provision was also required. This equates to 24 no car parking space and 2 accessible parking spaces.
It is important that this zone can support the various functions and numbers that it requires to be accommodate. As a starting point a bright, welcoming and calming environment is of utmost importance to its’ success, as is the ability to accommodate the volume of people at peak times over the course of the day. The entrance is secure and controlled from reception of via videophone from the playrooms. During the day the reception will be manned providing further support and security for visitors and users of the building. At peak times the large door will be open providing a large open zone, improving circulation through from the entrance to the cloakroom zone to all of the playrooms. The cloakroom is shared between the 2-3 and 3-5 playrooms; each of which is accessible directly from this generous space. At peak times sliding doors between the cloakroom and the playrooms may be open to ease the flow of children with parents/carers. In providing these larger zones this will offer opportunity for parents to meet and chat with others.
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Programmatic Considerations Play PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY To encourage parents and the wider community to benefit from use of the ELC setting a number of facilities are incorporated into the reference design. There is provision for Visiting Services within the building which can provide direct support to parents. Additionally a family / community room is accessible from the main entrance which could be used to support a number of activities. Further this space could accommodate staff meetings or training.
The play spaces have been broken down to reflect age groups with spaces designed relative to their needs.
ability to be opened up to the 3-5 space should that be required during the course of the day.
This space has large opening doors and blinds to windows which allows it to adapt to the function it is beng used for
A small 0-2 play-space has been incorporated for a small group of children. This space has its own designated external space, milk kitches, changing area and storage. The 3-5 play-space is the largest space within the building, however it has been designed to create smaller spaces within the overall space which can be used by smaller groups. Different types of activity can be separated out within the overall volume. Additionally there is a quiet zone and intimate nooks to ensure the space provides options for all children. The play-space can also freely access the outdoors either via the bootroom or directly. The external covered zone ensures external activities all year round are possible below a protected area.
The 2-3 developmental playspace is accessed directly from the cloakroom and has its own WCs, nappy change, storage and acess to the external space and covered external space. It also have the
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Programmatic Considerations ‘SPACE TO EAT’ The proposed service model requires careful consideration of the sequence of events before and after dining and the associated spatial implications.
SLEEP It is proposed that in a single sitting the required additional tables would require to be stored within storage in the playrooms. A dual sitting potentially could be accommodated by utilising the tables permanently within the play spaces. This is the case for the 0-2 and 2-3 play spaces. East Ayrshire Council currently signal the point of change-over to the routine of the den by putting tablecloths on permanent tables in the playroom, which allows the playroom setting to be adjusted for lunch/mealtimes. The diagrams here illustrate two modes of operation; 1) play, and 2) dining.
The principle for this model is that a central kitchen will provide food to the ELC, with warm food being reheated in a regen kitchen before being taken into the playroom, food being prepared off site. It will be delivered to the facility each day from a central kitchen in portable appliances that keep the food at temperature. As a result the kitchen in the nursery is predominantly for reheat purposes and so can be smaller and significantly lower specification than a catering kitchen. The service model requires all children to be fed lunch. The number of sittings will be determined by East Ayrshire Council. Tables and chairs must be provided to accommodate all children dining indoors. It may also be facilitated outdoors, weather permitting. Each playroom must accommodate the children, in groups, each supervised by a member of staff. To have furniture for these numbers on the playroom floor at all times constricts the available space. Likewise it is unrealistic to require staff to bring all of the required furniture out every day. Each authority will require to review and confirm whether a single or dual setting will be provided. To facilitate the changeover children can be asked to play for a short period either outdoors or in the external transition space.
Due to the length of time some children will attend there will be a need for some to rest or sleep during the course of the day. It is expected that children may rest as they need and can be accommodated in some of the quieter and smaller zones of the space within both the 2-3 and 3-5 playrooms. There is no defined area within the 2-3 or 3-5 space, however sleep-mats will be provided. Cots or dream coracles will be provided within the 0-2 room.
TOILETS Toilets have been split across the floor-plan. Accessible from each of the playrooms, this not only prevents a need to cross another playroom to access them but also allows ease of access which ensures a child finds the experience as comfortable as possible. Further, all doors to and within the space are lightweight to encourage independence. The proposed toilets are unisex with age appropriate cubicles and sanitaryware. A nappy change is provided in both the 0-2 and 2-3 zones. An external toilet is also provided for use by all. Staff toilets are located within the entrance area and staff zone. There is statutory guidance that covers the provision required, and this is also covered in Space to Grow.
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Programmatic Considerations STORAGE The practicality of storage is critical within the reference design setting. The storage is distributed across the building’s footprint and playrooms in a variety of manners; from the buggy store at the main entrance, the cloakroom and boot room, to the storage zones within each playroom. There are 2 large stores within the 3-5 playroom for large equipment and roll away dining furniture,
STAFF together with a large storage wall which provides efficient storage of smaller items. This type of storage is also included within the 0-2 and 2-3 spaces.
The staff zone provides a permanent space for staff to take time off the floor within a small social space and kitchen facility. There are some lockers for staff to store their personal belongings and change. The office zone includes a flexible work zone as well as permanent admin staff space and reception with associated storage.
A small meeting room, or privacy booth is accessible from the main entrance area as it can also facilitate visiting services, which is a requirement of this facility. The Head of Centre will have their own office. The staff zone has access to its own external space.
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Section 03 - The Reference Design Building Form – functional, adaptable, sustainable, cost effective
SCALE AND MASSING
Various building forms have been assessed in relation to both internal adjacencies between the various aspects of the building, potential site constraints, orientation, the available budget and appropriate construction methodologies. (Some sketch examples are illustrated here). There are of course advantages and disadvantages to each of these approaches, all of which have different implications for quality, function and cost. In essence the support accommodation is in each case generally grouped around the perimeter of a central volume, the roof form of the latter varying depending on the particular site and context. A wide variety of permutations are available.
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INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT The sectional design is extremely important in a simple building, facilitating interesting relationships between not just the reference design internal spaces, but also in relation to their relationships with the external environment.
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Section 03 - The Reference Design External Fabric MATERIALITY The reference design’s external expression is based on a number of important considerations: • The provision of a convivial, welcoming form with a dignified and elegant civic presence. • Simple legibility through an honest expression of the building’s internal functions. • Manipulation of scale, especially in relation to younger children through the provision of a building form which is not too monolithic, but rather is clearly composed of smaller scaled elements. • The use of components which are conducive to speed and efficiency in their erection, thereby enhancing the contractors’ ability to meet EAC’s programme requirements. • The creation of a visual consistency within a contemporary aesthetic. • The creation of a powerful sense of place
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“Why are you sitting in a box?” “It’s not a box…” — Antoinette Portis, Not a Box, Harper Collins 2006 The nursery landscape is conceived as a flexible and adaptable series of child scaled boxes – defined spaces ready to be filled with action, imagination and creativity. Early years education provides a foundation for the Curriculum for Excellence, within which outdoor learning is recognised as fundamental. The early dialogue with stakeholders and user groups in East Ayrshire reinforced the need for useful, educational and stimulating outdoor spaces for the pilot nursery. The NORR/ erz scheme is conceived as an indoor/outdoor nursery where the space allocated and activities facilitated inside are reflected by the space and facilities outside, with a seamless flow between them. .
“Outdoor learning experiences are often remembered for a lifetime. integrating learning and outdoor experiences, whether through play in the immediate grounds or adventures further afield, provides relevance and depth to the curriculum in ways that are difficult to achieve indoors. Learning outdoors can be enjoyable, creative, challenging and adventurous and helps children and young people learn by experience and grow as confident and responsible citizens who value and appreciate the spectacular landscapes, natural heritage and culture of Scotland. The journey through education for any child in Scotland must include opportunities for a series of planned, quality outdoor learning experiences. Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning.”
— Learning and Teaching Scotland 2010
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NCIPLES
Landscape
This approach has been developed in dialogue with the Care Inspectorate and seeks to provide a suitably high quality of outdoor provision to allow the nursery to expand its capacity, by up to 20%. This would be entirely dependent of the quality of the outdoor spaces and what they offer children and staff in enhanced activity and environment. Care Inspectorate guidance for this says:
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This design seeks to maximise quality and usefulness of the outdoor space to increase the number of children in the nursery where possible. The following elements have been considered to support the provision of indoor/outdoor settings: • Consultation Dialogue with East Ayrshire Council Education department, nursery heads and staff, parents and children has fed into the development of these designs. The dialogue emphasised the value and need for good outdoor spaces and enabled Norr/erz to create a list of activities that were seen to be essential for a good nursery garden.
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Landscape
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Space to Grow suggests that if the external spaces are of a high enough qualityThe thendesign an additional 20% added toprinciples: the nursery follows thecan following role. This requires the outdoor space to be simultaneously sensory, active and offer•sanctuary. The space requirements fornursery such spaces The child’s experience of the should are open to interpretation, but previous guidance suggests progress from the formal (internally)9.3m2 and within per child.
the core nursery garden to the informal as they move In terms of our design the pilot scheme the space allowed is awayforfrom the building. 627m2. Of this, •approximately 40% is soft (255m2 of grass orbe shrubs) The core nursery garden should served by a and 60% hard (372m2 of timber deck and paving). The design of garden series of activity zone spaces around the the pilot nursery has been developed to create interesting and perimeter. The activity zones should provide the exciting, child scaled spaces – crammed full of sensory and spatial required spaces for the outdoor education and experiences. The space for the garden is shown as a workable activity strategy. minimum and other adjacent spaces could be adopted depending on the site: at Netherthird a strip of greenspace between the outdoor activity strategy is arranged as nursery and theThe boundary fence is adopted.
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The prototype is designed for 82 children. The total area shown 2. Outdoor STore for the garden is 627m2 which would compare with the 762m2 at Sensory garden terms, and space for growing a rate of 9.3Sq.M per3.child. In percentage this represents Sand pit 17% against the statutory a reduction in area 4. of approximately 5. Mud kitchen recommended minimum. It seems reasonable therefore to assume 6. 80% Separate babieswould area be sufficient to that as a general guide, of the 9.3Sq.M accommodate the range of facilitiesden and activities envisaged. 7. Covered
8. Flexibleboth area /a loose parts play This, however, presupposes high-quality garden Storey telling corner environment and a9.fluid relationship between indoors and 10.is aPerformance & climbing outside. Essential also wider landscape plan that examines 11. Landform and the potential connectivity of each site to level otherchanges good outdoor places: parks, schools, churchyards etcgreenspaces opening up a wide 12. Access to in therange community of other opportunities and tying the nursery into its community. At Netherthird, the primary school playground, the adjacent pitches and allotments, and access to a small local stream would all be assimilated into the nursery outdoor space network.
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• Design elements Consultation outcomes led us to include the following “shopping list essential items” which have been built into the nursery garden design: 1. Water play, with taps, troughs and flowing water 2. Outdoor store for toys and equipment 3. Sensory garden, sensory plants and space for growing 4. Sand pit and mud kitchen 5. Looping paths for trikes, scooters and tig 6. Separate babies’ area, protected and enclosed 7. Covered areas for dens and shelter 8. Flexible area / loose parts play/ adaptable spaces 9. Story telling corner/outdoor classroom 10. Changes in level for climbing, performing, showing off, rolling down etc 11. Big doors and easy access between inside and out – children in charge 12. Access to other greenspaces in the community – a garden gate and paths beyond the garden boundary To create a garden that enables the provision of all these items we have developed a structure that is an enclosed space flowing out from the building canopy. It is enclosed by a pergola structure on each side which creates a framework for a wide variety of spaces, additions and structures, whilst also bringing the scale of the spaces down immediately to child friendly size. Between the pergolas is a central adventure zone with decks, slopes and a tunnel. A network of paths connect spaces and create several different loops for running, scooting and trikes. A water rill channels the run off from rain and water play through the garden as a positive statement useful for play and learning. This terminates in a drainable puddle pond (with plug!). Design development sketches through the activity zones
Planting creates smaller richer pockets of smaller space, shifting light patterns, shelter, ecology and seasonal colour.
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES • Adaptability to weather Outdoor space in Scotland needs to be usable every day, so shelter from the weather is vital. This means that canopies are very important, and are integrated into the pergola design, but our tunnels and dens offer alternative wet day places. Puddles and celebrating water is also valuable – enjoying all sorts of weather. For this reason, lots of lawn is not a good solution and our design offers a range of surfaces from grass to self-binding gravel, deck and astro-turf carpet. • Microclimate The garden environment is also mediated by planting of trees and shrubs offering shelter from wind and bright sunshine and by the enclosed nature of the “walled garden” and the pergola. • Diversity The outside spaces should not replicate those found inside – certain activities are better outside: running, cycling, scooting, mud, sand, water, plants. Some activities can be done differently indoor and out – den building, eating, growing food etc. • Staff needs Grown-ups are important too and need to be enticed outside by the spaces provided. Seating, shelter and the capacity to make a mark on the space and adapt it each day to nursery needs are all essential. This design has an appealing scale and form, that suggests a garden rather than a play space, whilst offering a wide variety of activities and opportunities for creative, imaginative and active play and learning. • Enticement to go outside for staff and kids: The garden needs to have an appealing, enticing character – a place for fun and surprises, exploration and experiment: * The outdoor is conceived as a garden for learning and play and will look delightful and appealing to all ages, with an attractive pergola structure, shrub and woodland planting
Sketches showing the potential of the activity zones and how they could be used in practice (note: not all elements shown are costed in the proposal)
and eight mature trees. * Seating is built in for staff and kids, but can be supplemented EAST AYRSHIRE EARLY YEARS PILOT PROJECT, too, CARDONALD: Landscape Masterplan; Prepared by erz, April 2018 by moveable furniture such as outdoor beanbags, spinning chairs, wheeled toys etc. * Outdoor spaces are directly accessed from the playrooms. * Children can go outside independently when they choose to. * The outdoor area is as natural as possible, and offers a range of different surfaces, levels, sights sounds smells and textures to create a delightful and a stimulating environment. * Elements are included that promote challenge and provide elements of risk for children to manage, such as sloping
decks, steps, tunnels, rills of water, trees, cargo nets, puddles and roly-poly slopes. * Moveable canopies provide shelter, as do dens and tunnels. There is space to put up a tent or two. * The pergola is a very flexible structure from which to hang canopies, planting, artwork, cargo nets, den building equipment, bird feeders, flags, wind socks, wind chimes, solar lights etc. It also separates the garden into child sized comfortable spaces for different activities * At the end of the garden softer greener spaces are available for quiet time, story-telling and outdoor learning. The vegetation here will provide for mini-beasts, growing things and daisy-chains etc. Page 54 |
PRECEDENTS A wide range of precedents were explored in the research for the garden design. These included spaces that provided:
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* Water play with taps and troughs draining to a rill which inhabitable edges runs along the floor of the garden for dams, splashing and climbing boats. This in turn leads to a puddle pond, for jumping in. peeking The water is set up so you can use just the troughs and taps – or on a sunny day the whole system. Rainwater will also be performing channelled the rill for natural drainage and all-weather shade and into shelter water play.
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* A sand pit is generous and surrounded by seating – which also holds the sand in. The mud kitchen is adaptable to a range of messy play. * There is easy access to toilets, hand hygiene and to changing facilities in the interstitial space between the indoors and outdoors. A boot store is also provided under the shelter of the building canopy, as is an accessible outdoor toilet.
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• Planting design: The planting design will use resilient and hardy native trees and shrubs, which are non-toxic and where possible edible. Scratchy and thorny planting will be avoided. The planting palette will include a variety of sensory trees, shrubs, climbers and covers. This is a basic structural planting approach which will allow each nursery to customise with bulbs, flowers, special trees etc. Example v plants are: Shrewsbury Playground, Bangkok by SHMA Landscape Architects
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The garden design greatly extends the usability and scope for activity with the nursery, complementing and extending the rich internal environment. It is a unique and characterful set of spaces for play and learning, with potential for customisation by each nursery and capacity to develop over time.
Stachys lanata (lambs ears for texture) Vaccinium myrtillus (blueberries for fruit) Lonicera japonica (non toxic climbing honeysuckles)
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Section 04 Supporting Consultants
Section 04 - Supporting Consultants 4.1 Civil/Structural
Waterman Group were appointed to provide outline Structural Engineering input to the reference design. The engineers were asked to provide advice during the design exercise to the architectural team to inform the structural principles in terms of walls, floors, roofs and overall stability of the building framework, resulting in the most economic structural solution(s) to the proposed building design, assuming that ground conditions were favourable. Superstructure Frame The structural form of the building comprises primarily of a single storey structure to the building perimeter with a flat roof construction over. The central area rises above the main perimeter roof area to form a high level north light with the roof tapering from this north light to merge with the general flat roof to the rear area. The internal spaces around the building perimeter are generally cellular comprising a series of smaller rooms, the walls of which can be utilised as either loadbearing or can accommodate columns within the wall construction. However, the central play area is largely an open space with no internal walls or columns requiring a steel frame structure to support the roof structure and transfer loads back to the columns positioned around the perimeter of the area. The roof structure will act as a diaphragm transferring the horizontal loads to the external stability frames. The flat roof construction extends to the southern rear area and is supported on external colonnade columns creating a sheltered entrance from the external play space to the internal building floor space. The external play space is enclosed by a boundary fence on three sides with the main building to the north.
We would comment on each form of construction as follows; Timber Frame Construction (Designed in accordance with BS EN1995 and UK NAs) Advantages Off-site construction leading to increased quality control Faster on site erection Can be fabricated and erected by single contractor Lightweight construction/reduced high point loads to foundations Disadvantages Reduced flexibility for future alterations. Internal shear/racking walls Central play space requiring additional steel framing. Steel Frame Construction (Designed in accordance with BS EN1993 and UK NAs) Advantages Increased quality control through European CE marking Pitched roof can be formed in steel with secondary steel framing Flat roofs can be formed in steel with secondary steel framing Faster on site erection
We have considered viable construction options for the superstructure framework comprising the following construction forms:
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Positioning of vertical bracing to suit wall build up
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Infill panels (Masonry/timber/Cold Rolled Steel) between steel columns by secondary subcontractor
Vertical bracing co-ordination with door/window openings
Typical layouts of each are shown in the appending drawings.
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Substructure No Geotechnical/Environmental assessment information, or information relative to mineral stability of the site, has been provided on the site and as such no assessment has been made of the building substructure beyond what could reasonably be considered as normal ground conditions with an allowable safe bearing capacity of 75kN/m2. Accordingly foundations have been assumed to be traditional pad and strip footings placed at shallow depth commensurate with the building loads. Similarly the ground floor construction has been assumed to be that of a lightly reinforced concrete slab formed on compacted hardcore. A steel frame has been incorporated at this time in the reference design, with the outline envelope design developed coordinating these requirements. The structural design of the building would develop during the next stage of the design process, initially in assessment of a site investigation exercise to establish ground conditions and therefore foundation requirements, together with a drainage design. Similarly the structural design options would be considered more fully and coordinated with the building design as the Design Team would work towards submission of Building Warrants, tender packages and production information. Full details of the structural options are available within the Appendix B.
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Section 04 - Supporting Consultants 4.2 Mechanical and Electrical
Max Fordham were appointed to provide outline Mechanical and Electrical Engineering input to the reference design. The engineers were asked to provide advice during the design exercise to the architectural team in relation to ventilation, day-lighting, thermal comfort, heating, domestic water, lighting, M+E distribution, plant requirements as well as requirements in order to meet the Technical Standards. The key requirements of the design are to ensure compliance with Technical Standards at the time of collation of the report, ensure the M+E design meets the requirements of Space to Grow whilst also ensuring the proposals are in line with the cost plan. The reference design is considered to be generic so it does not take account of local issues such as external noise, pollution, site contamination, or exposed locations such as wind or sea. Availability of utility supplies such as gas, water, electric, data etc. need to be considered. Local council risk assessments, planning requirements and aspirations need to be considered for each individual site.
The design of the envelope of the reference design incorporates good target u-values, with the design developed to account for building orientation, ensuring good provision of natural daylight and ventilation throughout the building. The proposed heating strategy is reflective of recommendations within Space to Grow. The M+E design of the building will develop further during the next stage of the design process, and take account of each of the specific site related items noted above. Similarly the M+E proposals will be considered more fully and coordinated with the building design as the Design Team would work towards submission of Building Warrants, tender packages and production information. Full details of the Mechanical and Electrical outline proposals are available within the Appendix C.
The proposed design will utilise best practice thermal envelope, solar control, day-lighting and natural ventilation to minimise the need for energy and to minimise the reliance on mechanical and electrical installations. The mechanical and electrical installations use contemporary products and solutions that are generally available and avoids overly sophisticated controls or technology. These are more intuitive to use, easily understood and can be maintained by local teams. The designs can be used as part of the early years learning experience about environmental and sustainable design.
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Section 04 - Supporting Consultants 4.3 Fire Consultant
Jeremy Gardner Associates were appointed to provide a Fire Engineering Review of the proposed reference design and provide commentary on the key points of the fire strategy. The key requirements of the exercise were to highlight any areas of potential non-compliance of the Technical Handbook where Fire Engineering could be developed in order to support the reference design proposals. For the purpose of the reference design, no site issues that would affect the design of the envelope or building’s orientation have been assumed. The review of the reference design has reviewed the size of the building with proposed number of occupants in relation to capacity and means of escape, any compartmentation requirements and requirement for provision for fire fighting and automatic fire detection, sprinklers and alarm systems. As the proposed building is essentially single storey with a number of external doors from each of the areas, there is no requirement for fire engineering within the building. Each local authority may have fire safety requirements which will require to be incorporated as necessary. The next stage will be to review the site plan before preparing a Fire Strategy Report (if required) summarising the proposed fire strategy. The full summary of the results of the review with regards to the key fire strategy issues is included within the Appendix D.
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Section 04 - Supporting Consultants 4.4 Acoustic Consultant
Robin Mackenzie Partnership were appointed to provide a review of the acoustic design requirements for the reference design in line with the guidance provided in the department for education building bulletin BB93 ‘Acoustics design of schools: performance standards 2015 v17’. Providing a building with the appropriate acoustic environment to enhance children’s ability to develop and learn is a key project aim. For the purpose of the reference design, no site specific acoustic issues that would affect the design of the envelope or building’s orientation have been assumed. The acoustic design of the building covers four areas. Requirements for each aspect as necessary within the reference design are outlined below: 1. Control of external noise; The proposal is to naturally ventilate the building through open-able windows. In order to control rain noise on the roof structure the roof build up incorporates mineral fibre insulation slabs. Proposed roof-lights are double glazed. 2. Control of reverberant sound to enable good listening and communication Class C or better absorbent ceiling tiles are proposed to offices, meeting rooms and kitchen areas. Class A absorbent ceiling tiles are proposed to the 0-2 room. A combination of Class A absorbent ceilings tiles and Class C perforated wall or ceiling absorption is proposed to the larger nursery play-space with agreement to also supplement in provision of a cushioned vinyl flooring and rugs to cover approximately 25% of the floor area (note the loose rugs are not incorporated within the cost plan).
3. Sound insulation between spaces; Acoustic ratings of proposed partitions have been incorporated to reflect the requirements of the acoustic consultants report – Rw52dB to partitions separating noise sensitive rooms, Rw40dB to partitions to corridors, Rw50dB to plant room. Glazed screens to be Rw40dB. Doors to noise sensitive spaces to be Rw30dB, with doors between noise sensitive spaces being Rw35dB. 4. Control of building services noise; Any building services serving the offices and nursery spaces will be designed to control noise to below LAeq 35 dB. This includes any non-natural ventilation, heating system and lighting.
The starting point for the next stage will be to carry out an acoustic site survey to quantify the acoustic environment. The design criteria and strategy adopted to achieve an appropriate acoustic environment is set out in further detail within the Acoustic Report, Appendix F.
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Section 04 - Supporting Consultants 4.5 Interior Consultant
Graven were asked to respond to the architecture by developing creative and practical interior design proposals that will support the objectives. In doing so they established their key considerations for this type of building as; safety, durability, sensory stimulation, flexibility and noise attenuation. Each of these are in consideration of the range of functions and users, including staff and families. Elements of the proposals have been incorporated into the current design. • Tactile textures and surfaces invite curiosity and help inform use • Natural materials such as timber and cork add warmth • Organisation of colours & materials helps to visually define areas and their uses • A restrained colour palette means that strong colours can be introduced with loose furniture items & the children’s creativity • Pin board surfaces support the easy display of artworks, and other information • Writeable surfaces support creative play • Suspended & wall mounted acoustic shapes help to control sound and add visual interest • Modular products give flexibility including tables and carpet tiles Graven prepared an outline interior finishes proposal which will be developed in more detail with the client as part of the development of the next stage. The design proposals and strategy are set out in further detail within the Appendix E.
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Aerial view - Nether-third, Cumnock
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Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire Site Access and Car Parking
The proposed ELCC is located on the eastern edge of Cumnock, East Ayrshire, on the site of the former Netherthird Primary School and Early Years Centre. The main access road to the site, Craigens Road is accessed directly from Glaisnock Road which runs northsouth through the town of Cumnock. The former school is now un-occupied, with a new school proposed to be constructed in the next few years, however the existing Early Learning Centre remains in operation. The proposed location occupies the eastern edge of the site, with direct access from Craigens Road. Car Parking and drop-off will be accommodated within the existing Primary School car park. In due course this car parking provision will require to be incorporated into the proposed car park to be formed as part of the new school. Aerial View from South East
View of Site from West
The site is part of the former Nether-third Primary School’s external grassed play-space. There are a number of public or community green-spaces close to the site including community allotments to the south of the site, with an existing active relationship with the school and Early Learning Centre, and sports pitches on the area immediately to the east. The majority of the existing site is grass and marsh with levels falling gradually towards the south and east. A level change exists between the existing car park and the proposed building of 0.5m. A palisade fence provides the existing boundary to the existing site. There is little planting or features in and around the site. Although the location of the site is exposed to the wind, the aspect of the site is such that the proposed garden space should benefit from being to the southern side of the proposed building.
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Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire Development strategy
The available land for the site is restricted by the proposal to demolish the existing school and rebuild in a similar location. The available site for the Early Years facility is a north-south orientated strip at the eastern edge. It is proposed that the new Early Years Centre will occupy the northern edge and form a gateway and entrance to the site. The building and garden will be orientated roughly north - south. This will ensure the garden will have excellent sun throughout the day. The orientation and footprint of the site directly relates to the original conceptual designs that NORR tabled for the pilot project but how did this manifest itself into an actual proposal?
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Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire Development Strategy
One of the many very interesting challenges for the project is in achieving efficiency and matching the challenging budget whilst also delivering a building appropriate to the functional requirements and overall aspirations of East Ayrshire Council. These aspects have been very carefully considered in the initial development of the conceptual approach. The strategic approach to the basic building form is inherently cost-effective. Allowing that each site has its’ own opportunities, orientation, context and constraints the form can be developed appropriately to reflect its’ location. This is no different for the Cumnock site. Positioning the building to the north edge of the site allows the entrance of the new building to physically address the vehicular and formal visitor entry-point to the site, whilst also, in the context of the proposed master-plan for the overall site, addressing the proposed new Primary School (albeit this will not be constructed until after the completion of the ELC).
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Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire Building Organisation and Massing
The combination of the physical footprint of the accommodation, the various functional requirements and relationships, and of course the site, has resulted in the organisation of the building diagram as below. The proposed entrance is from the west and proposed car park side of the building, which will address the forecourt and entrance of the proposed Primary School. The service access to the kitchen of the ELC is also on the west enabling delivery of meals etc. A secure buggy store is located at the main entrance for ease of use by parents/carers. The servant spaces wrap around the main playrooms, essentially on two sides, ensuring all three of the playrooms to have direct access to the external space to the south. The requirement for a 0-2 room at this facility required the ‘pilot’ to adapt to incorporate this. Due to the scale of the space this is readily achieved in extending the servant space further, again ensuring that the room has direct access to the external garden space. A private garden space is provided from the 0-2 room, within the overall external play area. The staff spaces also benefit from direct access to its’ unique external space.
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Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire Building Organisation and Massing
The building is essentially single storey. However, due to the resultant deep plan nature of the space the sectional design can allow natural light to penetrate to the deeper parts of the building plan. Incorporating high level opening windows also means that the building can be fully naturally ventilated. The proposed form of the building is a direct result of this, and the orientation at Cumnock; retaining a single storey mass to the perimeter servant spaces, increasing the volume to the larger play-spaces and opening up of the building section to the north allows natural light and ventilation to the centre of the building. This not only ensures the building works simply from an environmental perspective, it also creates opportunity to design unique play features within the spaces within a dynamic building form.
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We have proposed a simple palette of materials for the building, both internally and externally which meets the constraints of the affordability cap. A simply detailed profiled cladding panel will wrap the building, complementing the scale of the building. Contextually, in order to tie into the proposed Primary School palette of external materials, we have incorporated a panel of brickwork at the main entrance, which also defines the entry point to the building. Internally the building will be robust, providing surfaces that ensure a quality environment, suitable for its’ purpose and acoustically. Each site will have different constraints which the pilot will require to adapt to accordingly. The site at Cumnock has few constraints that we are currently aware of. EAC insurance providers have specific requirements that have had some influence on the pilot design. Combustible cladding, such as timber weather boarding, is not a preference of the insurers. Other local authorities may not have the same constraints. EAC insurance providers also have requirements for the provision of sprinkler and CCTV systems.
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Section 05 - How the Pilot Works in East Ayrshire Landscape
The landscape design at Netherthird follows the reference design. The external space is located to the southern side of the proposed building, therefore has a great orientation. Additionally this ELC will benefit from its’ location in that it is located next to a proposed new Primary School. In their co-location and the proposed masterplan for the site, this will allow the ELC to potentially benefit from use of a larger external play-space at points through the day. Additionally the site is located adjacent to existing allotments and a large playing field. The existing ELC facility currently works with the community at the allotments, which will continue once the new building is completed.
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Section 06 - Refurbishment Solutions
Introduction It is recognised that a large proportion of the delivery of 1140hrs will be through existing premises. In some cases refurbishment or alteration work will be required to meet the requirements of Space to Grow. The pilot design, although for a new build setting, provide a pool of ideas to draw upon for a refurbishment project. In this section we have outlined some of those that are worth consideration when developing a strategy for an existing premises.
Creation of a Gallery or Upper Level The pilot designs show that registerable play area can be created on an upper level. Where existing facilities enjoy the benefit of tall floor to ceiling heights it may be possible to insert a mezzanine or gallery. Creative use of a volume can generate great learning and dynamic play spaces. Consideration should be given to the available height above and below a proposed mezzanine / gallery and how appropriate this is. Every condition will require a different solution and providers should seek professional advice on technical aspects, for instance fire escape strategy and detection and alarm systems is a key consideration.
Improving the learning environment in playrooms Internally there are potentially many aspects that could be considered as part of a refurbishment of an existing setting, and will vary vastly depending on current condition. Considering aspects such as improving provision of natural light and acoustics, and considering decoration and surfaces can improve the comfort and wellbeing for the children and staff. It may be that improvements to provide suitable kitchen and back of house areas will be required in order to meet the service demand of a space, or tackling storage issues in order to accommodate dining furniture for the increased ELC provision. Page 78 |
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Outdoor space solutions – A more natural approach Achieving up to 20% additional capacity through outdoor play needs full assessment of the learning outcomes and experiences provided outside. Many existing premises have outdoor play areas dominated by hard surfaces and so limit the experiences outdoors. While it is important to retain some hard surface for wheeled play equipment, art and all weather play, consideration should be given to natural environment. Before action is taken, learning outcomes and experiences from the outdoor environment needs to be planned. This will then tell providers what action is required to meet those needs. This should form the basis of a design brief for the space. It may be beneficial to seek professional advice on the viability of achieving more natural environment in each location. My world outdoors is a useful document that should be read in conjunction with this process to inform decisions.
Outdoor space solutions – Opportunities nearby Learning and play outcomes may be supplemented by looking beyond the boundaries of the nursery facility. Providers should make an assessment of what is locally available and easily accessible. This may be a beach, a park, allotments, museums, woodland and so on. If there is sufficient value in the learning experiences and outcomes then a service may wish to consider how this process could be resourced and managed.
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Addition of external support pods such as external toilets and boot-rooms Achieving up to 20% additional capacity through outdoor play needs to be accompanied by suitable provision of supporting accommodation. Principal among the functional requirements is an external toilet. Further support can be provided through a means to store and dry outdoor gear such as waterproofs and wellies. This needs to be considered in tandem with the ability to provide suitable learning experiences and outcomes from the outdoor environment. If these outcomes and experiences are unlikely to be delivered then this may not be a viable approach.
sitting, its impact on the day and the availability of appropriate numbers of staff. Decisions here may also have an implication on the quantity of tables and chairs needed. This in turn may generate a need for additional storage within the setting. The quality of the dining experience for the children is paramount and should be regarded as the over-arching factor when taking these strategic and practical decisions.
In those instances where outdoor experiences are likely to support the addition provision, it should be considered if minor alterations would facilitate the inclusion of an externally accessible toilet. If it is not possible then one solution could be to introduce a new build toilet support pod. A boot room is a useful addition to ease the flow of children to the outdoors during inclement weather. It also provides the opportunity for outdoor gear to dry out. This makes the experience of going outdoors in all weathers more pleasant, as you always have access to dry waterproof clothing and wellies. Where possible it should be considered if minor alterations would facilitate the inclusion of a boot room or heated and ventilated cloaks. If it is not possible then one solution could be to introduce a new build boot room support pod.
Dining Provision
Dining provision in refurbishment settings will require careful consideration. Thought will need to be allocated to the suitability of catering facilities. Providers should consider whether their kitchen will offer a reheat or full catering provision. The spatial implications of each approach need to be weighed against the ability to achieve the requirements in each setting. Consideration will also need to be given to the number of children to dine in one
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Section 07 - Conclusion
The design process for this Early Years Reference Design has been a very positive one based on creative collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders, all of whom have helped to shape a convivial proposal fit to meet the growing needs of Early Years educational provision in Scotland. At the heart of our design is the experience of children. A variety of appropriately scaled spaces which stimulate the experiential development of very young people, both internally and externally, have formed the core of our proposal, and all of these spaces have been contained within a simple, flexible and adaptable envelope conducive to change. Many external influences, including planning requirements or unusual site constraints, can of course shape the final outcome of any particular project, however this reference design does demonstrate that a stimulating proposal can be delivered which blends quality and economy in a very positive manner. Crucially, the nature of the external play spaces provided not only allows additional registration capacity, but delivers further sensory experiences for the children at the heart of our design. Ultimately, flexibility in form combined with the use of common components can deliver interesting solutions to a national debate.
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Section 08 Appendix A Stakeholder Engagement
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Workshop 1 Early Learning and Childcare Provision Workshop
The Delivery and design of service delivery must change. Model needs to be flexible.
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1140 Hours 55% of parents will sign up for a term timetable 45% of parents will sign up for a calendar year timetable.
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Of 72 child spaces at the nursery: 40 children will be there for the full day session 32 children will be there for an AM half day session 32 children will be there for a PM half day session.
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Longer hours give a less broken up, fragmented day for children.
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Workshop 1 Question 1 - What is the Purpose of 1140 Hours?
Giving kids the best possible start and take parents along this route too.
balance safety concerns over outdoor activities while allowing children to explore outside.
Countering deprivation and creating equal opportunities.
The outdoors can promote more engagement from some kids and enhance collaboration, learning and social skills. Also promotes the use of parks and outdoor space – teaching children how to be outdoor adults.
Helping struggling parents. Previous model doesn’t fit the need of parents who wish to go back to work. Parents more economically active.
Counters an over reliance on indoor pursuits such as xbox etc. Challenging the dominance of social media.
Giving children confidence to “Take on the world!” Giving children more choices/freedom and developing risk awareness. Self-directed learning.
Nursery should be installing a knowledge/awareness of growing vegetables etc. Ability to produce seasonal varieties throughout the year. Improves health and wellbeing.
Self-risk assessment: involving kids in health and safety. Have to
Lunches: Social setting for each. Promoting healthy eating food
growing and cooking. Involving kids in preparation of food. Should provide access to facilities outside of school hours. With the loss of many community facilities, the nursery could provide a social function in evenings/weekends. A place to go… A community café? Embedding the facility into the community will make it more likely to be looked after. Community buy in. Gives staff longer to know and support children, from the age of 2. Does this counter parents getting to know their children? Will this lead to an over reliance of the council to nurture/develop/ provide care.
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Workshop 1 What is success?
Success is happiness for Children, Parents & Staff EYC Delivery and Design Must Change Must be Inclusive – providing deeper learning opportunities, experiences (blurring lines between indoor and outdoor), security Must provide opportunities for staff. A balance in work/life experience. Better facilities will make it easier to recruit and retain staff. Something that is difficult at the moment, a continual turnover of staff. Should provide opportunities for the family to access services within the building. Aims of the new facility Build confidence / Life skills / Variety of experiences / Learning to care / Sustainability / Outdoor Rooms Free Play – Indoor / Outdoor – Child decides where to play.
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Starting at 2 years of age for eligible kids. = An early intervention for speech/language and social interaction. Also provides support for parents. ROVIDE A SOCIAL LINK FOR PARENTS, many of whom may be isolated and not have many opportunities to engage with others. Could a café provide a social space for parents to mingle while their kids are in nursery? At the moment there is a parent’s room which is well used. Parents can get involved in activities with the group, observing care delivery that could be adopted at home. Café could become a flexible meeting space used by visiting groups, eg baby massage/teeth cleaning. Could café operate later to allow parents to stay after pick up? Supper club? A query over the kind of kitchen being provided, most likely a regen type kitchen. Could this be used to prepare vegetables grown on site? Kitchen could prepare lunches for the children throughout the day whilst also preparing food for a community café.
DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS FOR KIDS - Confidence/ Language/Caring/Play
In comparison to what is available currently. This should be something different!
How do we nurture confidence? Giving children the confidence to take on the world! The learning environment will go a long way to engaging children: Space/Light/Noise/Materials
What is fun? Slides/Steps/Tunnels/Climbing (Has to be inclusive and accessible.)
The graduation between indoor and outdoor will be crucial. Trying to blur the lines between each. Indoor Space > Covered Outdoor Space > External Space. Boot room/transition space required to clean off outdoor clothes. Large, airy, bright spaces that can be as flexible as possible. Smaller, more intimate spaces will be required for children that can find noise problematic. A variety of spaces that encourage exploring and discovery. Smaller spaces to rest/sleep/calm down/read. The nursery should be a stimulating space and most importantly, it should be a fun place that is appealing to the children. Interesting spaces… Angles and curves.
Colours and materials will be carefully considered. Not just austere white plasterboard walls. Types of play: Creative/ Discovery/Exploration/Role Play/ onstruction & Maths Digital learning is on wheels and can be used flexibly. Role of the Care Inspectorate should be understood and engaged with as early as possible. The focus will be on the quality of outcomes for children
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Workshop 1 Question 2 – How to Maximize Benefits
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Workshop 1 Question 2 – How to Maximize Benefits ENTRANCE Should be welcoming and attractive. Bright and airy. Should not be intimidating to the parent and especially not to the child. Parents/children should feel uplifted upon entering the facility. Should entrance route go past the external play area? An active/ joyous environment. Or would this be problematic for children seeing their parents leaving if they are not fully settled? External play area should be the back garden for children. Should be an alternative social space at the entrance for parents to engage with other parents/teachers etc. Would like parents to engage with the nursery as a whole, not just dropping off children and leaving. A café that could link the nursery to the community, providing a social space for parents to converse. Kitchen could provide lunch to nursery as well as to a small snack/coffee shop. Could just be a larger covered space at the entrance to encourage lingering. Does encouraging parents to stay and join in put working parents at a disadvantage? Parents invited to group time once a month, making them more comfortable coming into the facility. Welcoming with appropriate storage for coats and shoes (allows drying of outdoor wear) Where should this be located? An external covered zone may make this area less crushed. Combine this area with the outdoor clothes zone. Families bringing children in makes it a busy space. Toilets available for visitors & parents in foyer? A quiet room off of the reception would be good for upset children.
Security has to be considered. Challenge the care commission on usable space – making space work harder thus generating other spaces for the community and staff. 2 year olds - Separate room from older kids / Snooze room or space. / Own access to outside.
the room throughout the rest of the day. Would mean there would have to be separate coats to be worn into the external play space. Positioning the cloaks at the threshold to the garden would bring the parents deeper into the nursery, however that means that the activity and disruption of pick up times are brought further into the building too! If kids are to wear their own coats etc it develops a sense of ownership and looking after their things.
ARIVAL Parking/Park and Stride/Walking/Cycling/Taxi Drop off – Will longer hours result in more arriving by car?
Nursery currently has a multipurpose space that is heavily used throughout the week: Speech and Language Therapy - Tuesday Baby Massage - Wednesday
Currently a security door within a community centre. A very tight entrance if you are bringing in a buggy. Also, many parents may have more than one child at the nursery so it can be very congested and hectic getting coats/hats/groves on and off.
Cookery Group - Wednesday Parent & Toddler Group - Thursday Parents Group Sessions - Friday
Could entrance and dining double up as the same space? Might not work depending on clash with morning kids leaving unless lunchtimes were timetabled. Thought to be a good idea to introduce a (loose) structure to the day.
Don’t currently have any fixed kitchenette but would make such a difference if they did.
Need to consider the process of arrival/drop off. Where to position the cloak room? At the front door? Large flexible space, could close off the coat storage and reuse
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Workshop 1 Question 2 – How to Maximize Benefits
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Workshop 2 Internal Spaces Different Play Areas required •
Construction Area - Boxed up lego/duplo/megablocks. Large space required.
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Snack Area - Children help to prepare their snacks. Also used for tooth brushing.
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Arts & Crafts - Takes up a lot of storage. Easels/glue/paper. Hard flooring essential.
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Small World Play - Dolls House/Cars/Railway
Walls should not be white plasterboard throughout. Liked idea of using veneered ply in order to provide warmth and texture as well as a robust long lasting finish that is economical as well. Liked the precedent of Hazelwood School for the visually impaired, using cork to clad a central wayfinding wall. Again, a tactile, warm finish. Materials should be selected with acoustic performance in mind. Nurseries are very noisy places and too much noise can be problematic to some children.
Library A quiet space. Different in nature to the activity and commotion of the rest of the nursery. Smaller pods/lowered ceilings. Somewhere to retreat to. Doesn’t need formal seats. Better to have large cushions / bean bags that can be pulled out on the floor.
Many of these spaces can double up as they just require flexible space and storage. Not looking for a defined sleeping area. A smaller, quieter space could be used for any children that needed some quiet time. Comfy seating/bean bags. Play area should be an open, fun space with slides/ladders nets etc Art / Wet Play Area – Requires an amount of storage. Built into walls? Moveable units? Could the walls become display spaces? Flooring would have to be vinyl or similar. Hard wearing / easily maintained flooring throughout. As soon as you start using different kinds of flooring, you are limiting the flexibility of an area.
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Workshop 2 Internal Spaces Wellbeing
Storage
Provision of quiet areas away from the rest of the children in which to have a break. Children should be able to let off steam – Drumming Sessions / Shouting / Running Around
Always an important consideration.
Toilets – Centrally located and available for all age groups with changing facilities if required. Query was raised about whether the handwashing area could double as the wet play area? Concerns over privacy / dignity. Heights to suit the ages attending the nursery. Inclusion cubicle. Location of toilets is critical. Direct access from the playroom is key. Changing facilities for the 2-3 year olds and those with additional support needs. 2 WCs for every 12 children. Toilets should be accessible from inside and out along with changing Facilities. Some changing facilities directly off of play spaces to avoid ‘Walk of Shame’.
Outdoor toys tend to be larger items so a large container type unit accessed from the garden. Play furniture – Kitchens / Bedrooms / Hospital / Santa’s Workshop Ability to change the environment from time to time. An amount of storage in each room allows a practitioner to supervise while accessing new equipment. Currently the nursery has one large central store.
Staff Accommodation Staff room •
Got to provide a working space. Staff get 5 hours a week to write up and plan lessons. Require a location to do this away from the children. Lounge type idea with flexible spaces and kitchenette.
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Working / Talking / Eating A workplace for the future. National recruitment campaign while retaining best staff. A place is required for staff to get together as a group (CTD Room). Currently use a play room before kids arrive.
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Workshop 2 External Spaces GARDEN Covered Transitional space to the garden. Should provide shade as well as cover. This space is key to the project. Blurring the line between inside and out. How does a free flow between inside and out manifest itself? A Semi heated space? Should include a boot room to store & dry off outdoor gear. Toilet facilities that span the inside / outside divide so that you can access from both sides. 50% of time to be spent outside under new 1140 hours provision. Outside space just as important as inside space in terms of design and materiality. May be the only external experience some children get from day to day. Create contours on a flat site to provide interest. Does the landscape have a theme specific to its site? Ground maintenance, encourage community support to maintain. Should be able to see in and see out. No aversion to being an open asset. Will help embed the facility within the community. Furniture that encourages play and imagination. Furniture should have built in storage, be weatherproof and of good quality. Should be adaptable and not fixed in terms of use and location. Changes in level can be negotiated by ladders/nets/chutes/ climbing walls. Avoid synthetic materials such as rubber ground cover. Shouldn’t have to go through play area to enter the building. Play area should be the ‘back garden’ to the facility. Play space should be maximized at the expense of support spaces such as offices and kitchens that should be made to work harder. A covered garden to allow outdoor play in inclement weather. Good Drainage is essential to allow outdoor play all year round. Page 10 |
Workshop 2 External Spaces What should the Garden provide? •
Woodwork - Arts & Crafts Painting & Making
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Events / Drama / Puppet Shows / Story Time / Education
Rainwater harvesting / Wind turbines / Solar Panels / Growing walls / Herbs, Fruits and Vegetables
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Outside power and water. Water for play.
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Workshop 2 External Spaces Outcomes
A set of buildings in a garden
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Modular buildings that link together. Using native trees and vegetation. Fill with woodland and carve spaces out. Get away from one solid building and one defined external space. Adopt a series of pods / shelters. The whole site as a learning environment. Indoor / Outdoor / Shelter. Open, easy access between each. Make moving between them fun – tunnels / slides / nets.
Views & Communication with the external space Roof gardens – Using available space / Take advantage of great views. In terms of practitioners a more external based learning would have benefits: Male / Female balance – perhaps an outdoor environment will attract more men to the profession. Beneficial to mental health being in the fresh air. Practitioners have to buy into the new ideas of working outside – Seating / Comfort / Attractive / Sheltered. Outdoor materials – Pods – Moveable structures – Flexible materials.
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Section 08 Appendix B Civil & Structural Design
Early Years Reference Design Study Civil & Structural Scope of Works
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4.1 CIVIL & STRUCTURAL Waterman Structures were appointed to provide outline Structural Engineering input to the reference design. For the purposes of a reference design the we were requested to provide advice during the design exercise to the architectural team, to stage 1 (stage C), to inform the structural principles in terms of walls, floors, roofs and overall stability of the building framework, resulting in the most economic structural solution(s) to the proposed building design, assuming that ground conditions were favourable.
4.1.1 Superstructure Frame The structural form of the building comprises primarily of a single storey structure to the building perimeter with a flat roof construction over. The central area rises above the main perimeter roof area to form a high level north light with the roof tapering from this north light to merge with the general flat roof to the rear area. The internal spaces around the building perimeter are generally cellular comprising a series of smaller rooms, the walls of which can be utilised as either loadbearing or can accommodate columns within the wall construction. However, the central play area is largely an open space with no internal walls or columns requiring a steel frame structure to support the roof structure and transfer loads back to the columns positioned around the perimeter of the area. The roof structure will act as a diaphragm transferring the horizontal loads to the external stability frames. The flat roof construction extends to the southern rear area and is supported on external colonnade columns creating a sheltered entrance from the external play space to the internal building floor space. The external play space is enclosed by a boundary fence on three sides with the main building to the north.
We have considered viable construction options for the superstructure framework comprising the following construction forms: • •
Timber Frame Construction Steel Frame Construction
Typical layouts of each are shown in the appending drawings. We would comment on each form of construction as follows; Timber Frame Construction (Designed in accordance with BS EN1995 and UK NAs) Advantages Off-site construction leading to increased quality control Faster on site erection Can be fabricated and erected by single contractor Lightweight construction/reduced high point loads to foundations Disadvantages Reduced flexibility for future alterations. Internal shear/racking walls Central play space requiring additional steel framing. Steel Frame Construction (Designed in accordance with BS EN1993 and UK NAs) Advantages Increased quality control through European CE marking Pitched roof can be formed in steel with secondary steel framing Flat roofs can be formed in steel with secondary steel framing Faster on site erection Disadvantages Vertical bracing co-ordination with door/window openings Positioning of vertical bracing to suit wall build up Infill panels (Masonry/timber/Cold Rolled Steel) between steel columns by secondary subcontractor
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Substructure
No Geotechnical/Environmental assessment information, or information relative to mineral stability of the site, has been provided on the site and as such no assessment has been made of the building substructure beyond what could reasonably be considered as normal ground conditions with an allowable safe bearing capacity of 75kN/m2. Accordingly foundations have been assumed to be traditional pad and strip footings placed at shallow depth commensurate with the building loads. Similarly the ground floor construction has been assumed to be that of a lightly reinforced concrete slab formed on compacted hardcore. A steel frame has been incorporated at this time in the reference design, with the outline envelope design developed coordinating these requirements. The structural design of the building would develop during the next stage of the design process, initially in assessment of a site investigation exercise to establish ground conditions and therefore foundation requirements, together with a drainage design. Similarly the structural design options would be considered more fully and coordinated with the building design as the Design Team would work towards submission of Building Warrants, tender packages and production information. Full details of the structural options are available within Appendix A.
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CONTENTS 1.0
M&E Summary Scope of Works 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
Incoming Services Building Envelope Equipment Disposal Systems Water & Gas Distribution Heating & Cooling Ventilation Electrical Power, Distribution and Lighting Communications, Security & Control Systems
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M&E SUMMARY SCOPE OF WORKS
The following table details the current maximum area weighted average Uvalues required for new buildings as set out in Section 6 from the Scottish Building Standards and our target values for best practice for this new building:
Incoming Services
The proposals described below are subject to final agreement with the suppliers. Allowance has been made for points of connection for the following mains utilities. It has been assumed that there is existing capacity in the network. LV Power A new 3 Phase low voltage electrical supply is required circa 100kVA supply if all electric heating, or about 60kVA if all gas heating. This assumes that a transformer is not required. This needs to be checked in the next stage of the design development. Gas A new, metered, circa 60kW gas supply is required to the new building to terminate in a meter in the plantroom. This load needs to be checked in the next stage of the design development. Water It is assumed that the domestic water supply can be direct from the street mains without any domestic cold water storage, water treatment or filtration. If EAC require storage or the infrastructure cannot deliver a direct supply then water storage will need to be added. This assumption and available mains pressure, quality and flow need to be checked in the next stage of the design development. Telecomms Telephone and data services will be required to the offices. Details to be checked in the next stage of the design development.
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Building Envelope
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2017 Area Weighted 2 Av / U-value (W/m /K)
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Air permeability testing has not been enforced under the Building Standards for new developments; however design issues are likely to be required so as to achieve the current 43% reduction in carbon dioxide as set out within the Regulations and it is recommended that buildings be designed to achieve a 3 2 value of 10m /hr/m @50Pa.or better. We recommend reducing this target to 3 2 5m /hr/m @50Pa as it will reduce the quantity of renewables required. Use accredited construction details rather than default PSI values as this will reduce the quantity of renewables required.
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Equipment
N13 Sanitary Appliances / Fittings Sanitaryware will be assessed and selected based on performance, suitability, efficiency of water use and running costs. For example, where possible, sanitaryware such as low flush toilets and sensor controlled taps will be used to minimise water usage. Fixtures and fittings in the children’s toilet area must be sufficiently robust to avoid vandalism. Size and fixing height of sanitaryware must be appropriate for its location and must incorporate the needs of disabled persons.
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All appliances will be provided with local service valves and all range of appliances will be provided with isolation valves. Sensor flow taps to wash hand basins.
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Disposal Systems
R10 Rainwater Installation DESIGN PARAMETERS • The Scottish Building Standards 2017- Section 3 (Environment) • CIBSE Guide G: Public Health and Plumbing Engineering :2014 • BS EN12056 • Rainfall Design Intensity: to be confirmed SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A complete rainwater installation will be provide to convey water from the roof to the below ground drainage points provided by others. The system will be designed in accordance with BS EN 12056 with the design rainfall intensity dependent on the final design of the building. If internal rainwater pipework is installed it will be in uPVC and insulated to control noise and condensation. R11 Above Ground Drainage DESIGN PARAMETERS • The Scottish Building Standards 2017 - Section 3 (Environment) • CIBSE Guide G: Public Health and Plumbing Engineering :2014 • Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS): The Water Regulations Guide, Information and guidance notes • BS EN12056, BS8000 part 13, BS8301 and all other relevant British Standards SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A complete above ground drainage installation will be provided to convey wastewater from all sanitary and other devices within the building to below ground drainage points provided by others. All above ground drainage will be PVC where enclosed or chrome plated copper where exposed
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Water & Gas Distribution
S10 Hot and Cold Water Services DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 3 (Environment) & Section 6 (Energy) The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 97/23/EC, implemented in the UK through the Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 CIBSE Guide G: Public Health and Plumbing Engineering :2014 CIBSE Commissioning Code W: Water Distribution Systems CIBSE TM 13: Minimising the Risk of Legionnaires’ Disease Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) Variable flow Water Systems ‐ Design, installation and commissioning guidance AG16/2002 Commissioning Water Systems application procedures for buildings, AG 2/89.3 Guide to Legionellosis ‐ Operation and maintenance Log Book BAG BG/58/2015 Guide to Legionellosis ‐ Risk assessment BAG BG/57/2015 Cold Water Storage Tanks TN13/98 Water Regulations Advisory Scheme (WRAS): The Water Regulations Guide, Information and guidance notes The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Scotland Byelaws 2014 British Standards: BS EN806, BS8558, BS7291, BS EN 1057 BS EN 12828 HSC L8 - Legionnaires' Disease - Control of Legionella Bacteria in Water Systems ACOP + HSG274 IOP Plumber's Engineering Services Design Guide 2002 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION It is assumed that the domestic water supply can be direct from the street mains without any domestic cold water storage, water treatment or filtration. A new metered water supply will be provided to the nursery building. Assume an indirect pressurised hot water cylinder in the plantroom for hot water production. The hot water system will be a sealed system with secondary circulation return (note that trace heating is an alternative if the council prefer). J6429 Early Years Pilot Study M&E Summary of Scope of Works RIBA Stage 2 17 May 2018 / page 5 of 16
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Hot water will be distributed at least 60 C for control of legionella. Provide TMV3 approved mixing valves. All hot and cold water services will be distributed to appliances in either copper or cross linked polyethylene pipework installed in service risers and voids. All pipework will be insulated for control of condensation, heat gain and heat loss.
Health & Safety ‐ The Gas safety (Installation and Use) regulations 1994 (Amendment) 2018 British Standards: BS 6400‐1, PD CEN/TR 16061, BS EN 1775, BS EN 15001‐1, BS 6173, BS EN 12279, BS EN 13611, BS 6891
Available gas pressure: TBC
S14 Irrigation
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A new metered gas supply will be provided to a utilities meter (location to be agreed). Gas supplies will be provided to the plantroom only.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Allow for two external taps provided around the building perimeter for external wet play and garden use. External taps will be key operated. Provide backflow protection in accordance with WRAS and water supply regulations.
All internal gas pipework will be medium grade screwed steel painted yellow run within ventilated spaces. A shut off solenoid valve will be provided on the supply to the plantroom to isolate the entire building on fire alarm (TBC as it can be a nuisance). An emergency shut off button will be provided to the plantroom.
S17 Rainwater Reclamation System It is assumed there will be no rainwater collection and storage.
S60 Fire Fighting Equipment Portable fire fighting equipment (Extinguishers, etc,) are to be provided by others.
S32 Natural Gas DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire), Section 3 (Environment), Section 4 (Safety) The Gas Safety (installations and use) Regulations 1998 (Amendment) 2018Health & Safety Commission ‐ Approved Code of Practice and Guidance IGE Gas Measurement (GM) and General Procedures Regulations: IGE/TD/3 & IGE/TD/4 Gas Safe good practice recommendations British Gas Guide to the safe use of gas in buildings Gas Safe Technical Bulletin TB008 Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996 ‐ Design, construction and installation of gas service pipes, L81. CORGI Regulations Institute of Gas Engineers Publication IGE/UP/2 Gas Installations for Educational Establishments UP11, published by the Institute of Gas Engineers & Managers, 2010.
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It is assumed that no new fire hydrants are required on site (to be checked in the next stage of the design development.). Fire strategy and provision for fire fighting to be confirmed by fire consultant JGA. S63 Sprinklers THE FIRE STRATEGY CONSULTANT HAS CONFIRMED THAT SPRINKLERS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY CURRENT BUILDING REGULATIONS. INDIVIDUAL COUNCILS MAY REQUIRE SPRINKLERS. DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire) NFPA 13 CIBSE TM13 and the HSE’s Approved Code of Practice L8 British Standards: BS EN 12845, BS EN 12259‐1
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION New standalone nursery buildings do not require sprinklers due to their type classification. New standalone nursery buildings may require sprinklers depending on their design. The reference designs have been assessed by architects/JGA fire consultants and are assumed not to require sprinkler systems. Nurseries provided as part of a new school building will require a sprinkler system due to their classification. All cases need to be assessed individually.
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Heating & Cooling
T10 - Gas Boilers DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire), Section 3 (Environment), Section 4 (Safety) Pressure Equipment Directive (PED)2014/68/EU , implemented in the UK through the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 Environment Act 1995, Pollution Prevention & Control Act 1999, Pollution & Prevention Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012, , Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010 Clean Air Act 1993 and Clean Air Act Memorandum The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (Amendment) 2018 CIBSE: Commissioning Code B 2002, CIBSE B guide, CIBSE AM14 NonDomestic Hot Water Heating Systems, CIBSE KS07 Variable Flow Pipework Systems, CIBSE KS09 Commissioning Variable Flow Pipework Systems BSRIA: ‒ Energy Efficient Pumping Systems (BG12/2011) ‒ Commissioning Water Systems (BG 2/2010) ‒ Pre-Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems (BG 29/2012) ‒ Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG50/2013). ‒ Variable Flow Water Systems ‐ Design, installation and commissioning guidance (AG16/2002) Max Fordham LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership Registered in England and Wales Number OC3000
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Selection of Control Valves in Variable Flow Systems (BG 51/2014) British Standards: BS 5440-2, BS 5546, BS 5854, BS 6880, BS EN 12828, BS EN 12831, BS EN 14336
Design flow temperature for heating system:
70°C max
Design return temperature for heating system: temperature will be higher for hot water calorifier.
40°C max (return
Maximum system working pressure:
3.5bar
Gas Boiler NOx Levels
less than 20mg/kWhr
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The heat source for space heating and hot water will be gas fired wall hung condensing boilers. Provide at least two boilers to provide continuity of heat during maintenance. Alternate the lead and sequence the starting to meet the load. The boilers will be provided with individual shunt pumps circulating water through a low loss header. Temperature compensation will be provided to maximise system efficiency. T31 Low Temperature Hot Water Heating DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017 : Section 3 (Environment), Section 6 (Energy) Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) 2014/68/EU, implemented in the UK through the Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 Environment Act 1995, Pollution Prevention & Control Act 1999, Pollution & Prevention Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012, , Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010 Clean Air Act 1993 and Clean Air Act Memorandum
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (Amendment) 2018 CIBSE: Commissioning Code W 2010, CIBSE A guide, CIBSE B guide, CIBSE C guide, AM14 Non-Domestic Hot Water Heating Systems, KS07 J6429 Early Years Pilot Study M&E Summary of Scope of Works RIBA Stage 2 17 May 2018 / page 7 of 16
Variable Flow Pipework Systems, KS09 Commissioning Variable Flow Pipework Systems, KS14 Energy Efficient Heating BSRIA: ‒ Commissioning HVAC Systems: Guidance on the division of responsibilities (TM 1/88.1) ‒ Commissioning Water Systems (BG 2/2010) ‒ Commissioning Management (AG 5/2002) ‒ Energy Efficient Pumping Systems (BG 12/2011) ‒ Variable Flow Water Systems ‐ Design, installation and commissioning guidance (AG 16/2002) ‒ Commissioning of Pipe Work Systems (AG 20/95) ‒ Pre‐Commission Cleaning of Pipework Systems (BG 29/2012) ‒ Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems (BG 50/2013). ‒ Selection of Control Valves in Variable Flow Systems (BG 51/2014) British Standards: BS 5422, BS 6880, BS EN 12828, BS EN 12831, BS EN 14336
Internal Design Temperature Teaching spaces Internal Design Temperature Offices /staff room Internal Design Temperature Circulation Internal Design Temperature stores External Design Temperature (Note this is location specific) Infiltration rate (unoccupied) Infiltration rate (occupied) Heat emitter warm up margin LTHW flow temp LTHW return temp
21°C 21°C 19°C 16°C ‐6°C 1.0 AC/H 5l/s/person 10% Max: 80°C Max 70°C
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A sealed pressurised LTHW system will be provided. Twin head variable speed pump will circulate water from the low loss header to all LST heat emitters in the building. Separate pumped circuit to serve underfloor. All pipework will run in service voids and risers with zone valves provided to zone the building. All internal pipework will be either steel, copper or cross linked polyethylene with integral oxygen diffusion barrier.
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All low level or accessible heat emitters for the building will be sized to operate at surface temperatures of max 43°C. It is proposed that heating will be provided to the play spaces using underfloor piped water heating and LST radiators in all other areas. The underfloor heating will be in a thin screed construction or light weight timber floor construction to minimise the reaction time. Vinyl or Marmoleum floor finish or other equivalent product is anticipated. It is proposed that temperature control will be via local thermostatic radiator valves to radiators and multiple temperature sensors to control the underfloor heating. Provide simple timeclock heating and HWS control for each circuit. Compensated flow to radiator circuits with outdoor temperature sensor. Underfloor heating control by adjustable temperature set point to enable management to adjust the set point within limits. Building is intended to be used only five days a week so the LST radiator timeclock and the underfloor heating timeclock need to be separate to reflect their different reaction times. T60 Air Conditioning A small IT cabinet will be provided (1.2m high) installed in an area of the office but this is not anticipated to require air conditioning (TBC). All areas would be served by a wireless hub. This means that there are no areas requiring air conditioning.
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Ventilation
U10 General Supply and Extract Ventilation DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire), Section 3 (Environment), Section 6 (Energy) Environment Act 1995, Pollution Prevention & Control Act 1999, Pollution & Prevention Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012, , Air Quality Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2010 Clean Air Act 1993 and Clean Air Act Memorandum
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CIBSE: Commissioning Code A 2006, CIBSE A guide, CIBSE B guide, CIBSE C guide, AM10 Natural Ventilation in Non‐Domestic Buildings, AM13 Mixed Mode Ventilation, KS17 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation BSRIA: ‒ Commissioning HVAC Systems: Guidance on the division of responsibilities (TM 1/88.1), Commissioning Management (AG 5/2002) ‒ Building & Engineering Services Association BESA (formerly B&ES and formerly HVCA ‒ DW143 Guide to Good Practice – Ductwork Air Leakage Testing ‒ DW144 Specification for Sheet Metal Ductwork ‒ DW154 Specification for Plastics Ductwork ‒ TR19 Guide to Good Practice ‐ Internal Cleanliness of Ventilation Systems British Standards: BS 476‐24, BS 5422, BS 8233, BS 9999, BS EN 13779, BS EN 15423 Building Bulletin 87, 93, 101 The School Premises Scotland Regulations Comply with the objectives, all relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice, and the IEE Regulations (BS7671:2008) For guidance on ventilating catering kitchens see the following publications: Health and Safety Executive (2000), Catering Information Sheet No 10 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cais10.pdf Health and Safety Executive (2000), Catering Information Sheet No 11 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cais11.pdf
Area
Ventilation Rate
WCs/nappy change
10 air changes per hour.
Laundry/cleaners stores
10 air changes per hour.
Kitchen
Control heat and remove the products of combustion DW172
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The building will be predominantly naturally ventilated. All accommodation will have openable windows under user control. Acoustically attenuated ventilation paths will be provided to allow cross ventilation through into the corridors/open plan space. Local mechanical extract ventilation will be provided to all WCs and wet areas. Low speed constant background setting with timeclock control of boost for normal hours of use. Electric only oven, hob and microwave/reheat facilities with extract filter hood over hob will be provided as part of the FFE. Provide ducted mechanical extract from hood in kitchen. Provide natural make up air ventilation to lobbies or ducted make up air where controllable natural ventilation is not practical. It is understood from the fire strategy consultant that motorised automatic smoke vents are not required.
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Electrical Power, Distribution and Lighting
V10 Electrical Generation Plant DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017 ‐ Section 6 (Energy) CIBSE: CIBSE F guide, CIBSE J guide, CIBSE K guide, KS15 Capturing Solar Energy, TM38 Renewable Energy Sources for Buildings BSRIA: BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000), Design Checks for Electrical Services ‐ A quality control framework for electrical engineers (BG 3/2006) Energy Networks Association: Connection of Generation > 3.68kW (G59) th British Standards: BS 7430, BS7671 Wiring Regulations 18 Edition July 2018, BS EN 60947‐6, BS IEC 62548 ECA Guide to the Installation of PV Systems – 3rd Edition
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION At this stage it is proposed that a photovoltaic system is installed to meet the council planning requirements for on-site renewable energy generation. Current proposals are for a system just short of 10kWp (to ensure that the present 4kWp-10kWp Feed-In-Tariff band is met), made up of 30No. 270W PV panels, 2 taking up approximately 50m of the proposed south facing pitched roof. This requires an option study and modelling to determine the optimum solution. V20 Low Voltage Distribution DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) The Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations rd 1989 (HSR25 3 Edition 2015)) IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, July 2018 (BS7671:2008+AMD1:2011+AMD2:2013+AMD3:2015) CIBSE: CIBSE K guide, CIBSE TM39: Building Energy Metering 2009 BSRIA: ‒ BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000) ‒ Design Checks for Electrical Services - A quality control framework for electrical engineers (BG 3/2006) HSG85 Electricity at work: Safe working practices NICEIC Technical Guidance British Standards: BS 7430, BS 7671, BS EN 50085-1, BS EN 50085-2-1, BS EN 50085-2-2, BS EN 60947-6 Incoming supply, approx 60kVA 415V, to be checked in the next stage of the design development. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A new utilities supply will be provided to the supply authorities meter head within the plant room.
basket or tray. Multicore XLPE insulated armoured cable will be used for internal sub-mains with separate CPC’s. V21 General Lighting DESIGN PARAMETERS The Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (the Memorandum) IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, July 2018 (BS7671:2008+AMD1:2011+AMD2:2013+AMD3:2015) The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) CIBSE: ‒ CIBSE Guide F: Energy Efficiency in Buildings ‒ CIBSE Guide K: Electricity in Buildings ‒ CIBSE Commissioning Code L: Lighting ‒ SLL Lighting Guides ‒ SLL Code for Lighting 2013 ‒ TM39 Building Energy Metering 2009 BSRIA: Design Checks for Electrical Services (BG3/2006), BSRIA Power Quality Guide (AG2/2000) NIC/EIC: Technical Guidance British Standards: BS 7671, BS EN 50085-1, BS EN 50085-2-1, BS EN 50085-2-2, BS EN 60598-1 BB87 & BB90 The uniformity ratio (min/average) across the classrooms, excluding a perimeter zone of 0.5m from the walls, must not be less than 0.6 at desk height. Uniformity over each task area must not be less than 0.8 at desk height. The illuminance of the immediate surrounding area must be related to the illuminance of the task area, with a uniformity of not less than 0.5. The installation shall be designed to achieve a glare index of no more than 19.
A new MCCB will be provided adjacent to the supply head for supplies to local MCB boards, control panels and any dispersed loads such as a lift. A final circuit panel board will be provided within plant room for final circuits. All internal sub-mains will run in service risers and voids on heavy duty cable
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An intermediate colour temperature of about 4000K and a colour rending index greater than 80 would be preferable for the play/class room areas and CAT 2 glare free diffusers for the offices and teaching spaces. Lighting efficiency shall be >= 80 lumens/W (internal) or >= 70 lumens/W (external) and classroom general lighting shall be <= 3 W/m2 per 100 lux. Note that 60 lamp lumens per circuit Watt is currently the minimum requirement in building regulations March 2018. This is to be confirmed and developed in more detail at the next stage as there may be flexibility on efficiencies for display lighting. Lighting levels tabulated below are at work surface level, unless stated otherwise:
In areas with false ceilings such as sanitary areas, lighting will be recessed LED downlights. Appropriately rated IP rated covers will be provided to areas such as changing areas where water spray is likely. Feature lighting will be required at entrances and displays. Stairs will be lit by wall mounted circular fittings or similar The main kitchen will be lit by recessed fittings with appropriately IP rated and wipeable diffusers. Stores and plantrooms are to be generally lit by shatterproof bulkhead style LED fittings. Circulation and other spaces will generally be provided with high efficiency LED downlighters supplemented with localised feature lighting.
Play and Teaching Spaces Generally
300lux
Circulation
150-200lux
Admin and offices
300lux
CONTROL REQUIREMENTS The light fittings will be split into zones to allow separate control of the play/teaching/demonstration space. Each play/teaching space zone and space will be provided with simple on/off switches at low level to encourage use by staff and children as part of the learning experience. Provide a key switch for testing the emergency lighting in each area.
Kitchen
500lux
V22 General LV Power
Store rooms
100lux
Plant Areas
150-200lux
DESIGN PARAMETERS The Memorandum of guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations rd 1989 (HSR25 3 Edition 2015 () IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition, July 2018 (BS7671:2008+AMD1:2011+AMD2:2013+AMD3:2015) The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) CIBSE: CIBSE K guide, CIBSE TM39: Building Energy Metering BSRIA: Power quality guide (AG 2/2000), Design Checks for Electrical Services - A quality control framework for electrical engineers (BG 3/2006) NICEIC: Technical Guidance British Standards: BS 7430, BS7671 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition (July 2018), BS EN 50085-1, BS EN 50085-2-1, BS EN 50085-2-2, BS EN 60947-6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Lighting will be provided by high efficiency LED lamp sources. Lighting in play/teaching spaces and admin areas will be predominantly linear LED tube light fittings with up/downlight distribution. This will be further developed at the next stage. Lighting to other areas will generally be as follows:
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION LV power will be provided from distribution boards to light fittings and electrical accessories with MCB/RCBO protection.
Consideration will be given to various wiring systems on the basis of whole life costs and to enable flexibility in use. Wiring systems to be considered include; -
LSF singles in trunking and conduit
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Multicore sheathed cables on cable basket tray.
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Pre-wired modular wiring systems
LV power will be provided from the distribution boards to light fittings and electrical accessories with MCB/RCBO protection. Generally LV containment will run in service risers and voids at high level. Dado trunking will be used within the offices only for power and distribution. Provide power to powered doors and windows and rooflights. Provide power to plantroom frost protection heater. Includes provision of plant room electric heater. Automatic temperature control frost protection to plant room. Provide power to all controls, communications systems, CCTV, access, security, fire, refuge and disabled alarms. V32 Uninterruptible Power Supply There is no requirement for uninterruptible power supplies, surge protection or power factor correction. V40 Emergency Lighting DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) CIBSE: ‒ CIBSE Guide F: Energy Efficiency in Buildings ‒ CIBSE Guide K: Electricity in Buildings ‒ CIBSE Commissioning Code L: Lighting ‒ SLL Lighting Guides Max Fordham LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership Registered in England and Wales Number OC300026
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‒ SLL Code for Lighting 2013 Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) ‒ ICEL 1001:1999: Scheme of Product and Authenticated Photometric data Registration for Emergency Luminaires and Conversion Modules. ‒ ICEL 1004:2014: The use of Emergency Lighting Modification Units ‒ ICEL 1006:2012: Emergency Lighting Guide Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA): ‒ Design Checks for Electrical Services (BG3/2006) ‒ BSRIA Power Quality Guide (AG2/2000) British Standards: BS 5266-1, BS 5499-4, BS 7671, BS 9991, BS 9999, BS EN 1838, BS EN 50172, BS EN 60598-1, BS EN 60598-2-22, BS EN 62034, BS EN 50200, BS5489
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION It is not a requirement of building standards to provide emergency lighting in areas of schools or nurseries with natural daylighting and only used during normal school working hours. However, it is proposed to provide emergency lighting throughout the building to enable flexibility for extended working hours and community use. Emergency lighting will be provided throughout the building. Emergency light fittings will be self-contained dedicated emergency LED fittings. Keyswitches will be provided adjacent to the MCB boards for testing.
V41 External Lighting DESIGN PARAMETERS Comply with the performance objectives and: The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) All relevant British Standards and Codes of Practice including BS EN 13201-2: 2015, BS 5489-1:2013, BS 7671:2008 (IEE Regulations) Guidance Notes for the Reduction of Light Pollution’, The Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILE), GN01 2011, www.ile.org.uk. Lighting and Crime’, The Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILE), GN01 2011,, www.ile.org.uk.
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Lighting the Environment – A Guide to Good Urban Lighting’, ILE/CIBSE. The guidelines in the CIBSE code for Exterior Lighting Guide to the Lighting of Urban Areas’, Commission Internationale De L’Eclairage (CIE), 2000, CIE 136-2000. Recommendations for the Lighting of Roads for Motor and Pedestrian Traffic’, Commission Internationale De L’Eclairage (CIE), 1995, CIE 1151995. Guide on the Limitation of the Effects of Obtrusive Light from Outdoor Lighting Installations’, Commission Internationale De L’Eclairage (CIE), 2003, CIE 150-2003. Guidelines for Minimising Sky Glow’, Commission Internationale De L’Eclairage (CIE), 1997, CIE 126-1997. Guidelines for Minimising Urban Sky Glow near Astronomical Observatories’, International Astronomical Union (IAU) / Commission Internationale De L’Eclairage (CIE), 1980, Publication IAU/CIE No1:1980. ‘Secured by Design Principles’, 2014 inc. guidance for New Schools ACPO System Description
W12 Public Address System & Sound Amplification We have assumed no voice alarm, message system or bell system to be installed. W15 Facilities for the Disabled DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire), Section 4 (Safety) CIBSE D Guide BS 8300: 2009 Building Bulletin 77, 91, 94 DDA Act 1995, SENDA Act 2001 Equality Act 2010
The extent of external lighting proposed will provide background and wayfinding lighting on the building to the playground areas to provide a secure, lit route to the entrance gate.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Disabled alarms will be provided in each disabled toilet. The disabled alarm will comprise a simple pull switch located inside each disabled toilet which when operated, will activate an alarm (buzzer) and warning light outside the toilet and a call controller with on-board audible and visual indication of call and reset, in the reception or other dedicated points.
Extent and ownership of any lighting to the access road and car park areas to be confirmed by the nursery or Council.
The alarm will stay activated until acknowledged or re-set by the single call controller or a reset button in the disabled WC.
The external lighting installation will be designed to minimise light pollution and impact to neighbouring properties, while still supporting natural surveillance of the site and operation of CCTV.
Induction Loops Allow for one number portable induction loop
All lighting to paths, car park areas and decorative lighting control will be controlled by means of daylight sensors and timeclocks to allow lighting to be switched off between 11pm and 7am to limit light pollution and energy use.
1.9
Communications, Security and Control Systems
W11 Staff Paging/Location It is not proposed to install any paging system.
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W20 Radio/TV/CCTV
DESIGN PARAMETERS Data Protection Act 1998 + GDPR (Reguaiton (EU) 2016/679) The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 4 (Safety) CIBSE K Guide BSRIA: Guidance and Specification for Electronic Security Systems (FMS3/98) National Security Inspectorate (NSI): Code of Practice NCP 104 for the design, installation and maintenance of CCTV systems IEC 60728 CCTV installations to BS EN 50132 and BS 8220 BS 8418. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION TV & RADIO No TV or radio distribution will be provided. It is assumed that any audio/TV/projector/screen systems will be part of the FF&E. CCTV No CCTV will be required W21 Projection We understand that a mobile interactive screen will be required. We assume that any audio/TV/projector/screen systems will be part of the FF&E. W23 Clocks We assume that any clocks will be part of the FF&E. W40 Access Control DESIGN PARAMETERS BS EN 50133 The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire), Section 4 (Safety) CIBSE K Guide BSRIA: Guidance and Specification for Electronic Security Systems (FMS3/98)
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British Standards: BS 7273-4, BS 7671, BS 8300, BS EN 50486, BS EN 60839-11-1, BS EN 60839-11-2
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Provide video door entry control to the main entrance monitored in reception. W41 Security, Detection and Alarm DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2015: Section 2 (Fire), Section 4 (Safety) CIBSE K Guide BSRIA: ‒ BSRIA Power Quality Guide (AG2/2000) ‒ Design Checks for Electrical Services (BG3/2006) ‒ Guidance and Specification for Electronic Security Systems (FMS3/98) British Security Industry Association (BSIA): Technical Guidance British Standards: BS 7273-4, BS 7671, BS 8300, BS EN 50486, BS EN 60839-11-1, BS EN 60839-11-2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION There will be an intruder alarm system for the building with magnetic contacts on external doors and PIR detectors to ground floor corridors, staircases and perimeter rooms. The system will be controlled by a central panel with a remote keypad for staff to set and unset the system and will be zoned to allow for various parts of the building to be separately alarmed. The control panel will incorporate a digital communicator to transmit alarm signals to a manned central monitoring station. Wiring will be laid on cable tray or in conduit chased into walls. W50 Fire Detection & Alarm DESIGN PARAMETERS The system shall comply with the requirements of the following standards and regulations:
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The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 2 (Fire), Section 4 (Safety) CIBSE: E Guide, K Guide BSRIA: AG2/2000, BG3/2006, FMS3/98 Fire Industry Association: Technical Guidance British Standards: BS 7671, BS EN 54, BS 9999 British Standard BS 5839 Part 1:2017 and Part 4, systems for Life safety class L2; British Standard BS 7443 Specification for sound systems for emergency purposes; The British Fire Protection Systems Association Code of Practice for the design, installation and servicing of voice alarm systems associated with fire detection systems; The requirements of Building Control and the local Fire Officer
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The installation will comprise an analogue addressable system with smoke or heat detectors with combined sounders and xenon beacons in all areas of the building(s) and with break glass units at final exits as required by BS5839.
BSRIA: BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000), Design Checks for Electrical Services - A quality control framework for electrical engineers (BG 3/2006) Health and Safety Executive: HSG85 Electricity at work: Safe working practices, 2013 NICEIC: Technical Guidance Energy Networks Association: Engineering Recommendation: Guidelines for the Provision of Low Voltage Connections to Multiple Occupancy Buildings (G87/2015), Distribution Code: Engineering Recommendation G12/4 (Requirements for the application of protective multiple earthing to low voltage networks) – a review of Engineering Recommendation G12/3 British Standards: BS 7430, BS 7671, BS EN 62305-1, BS EN 62305-2, BS EN 62305-3, BS EN 62305-4, BIP 2118 Local Electricity Utility supplier requirements (inc. PME Requirements) Electricity Association Engineering Recommendation G12/4 Local Authority and other statutory requirements Electricity at Work Regulations
A single system control and power supply panel will be provided in the main entrance.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION To protect occupants and equipment from the effects of short circuits and fault currents.
It is understood from the fire strategy consultants that an L2 system is required. (The client or clients insurers may require an L1 system).
W52 Lightning Protection
W51 Earthing and Bonding DESIGN PARAMETERS The entire LV distribution system shall be designed, installed, tested and commissioned in accordance with the requirements of the IEE Wiring regulations (18th Edition (July 2018), BS 7671:2008) and the following other standards:
The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) CIBSE K guide
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DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 6 (Energy) CIBSE: CIBSE K guide, CIBSE TM39: Building Energy Metering BSRIA: BSRIA Power quality guide (AG 2/2000), Design Checks for Electrical Services - A quality control framework for electrical engineers (BG 3/2006) Health and Safety Executive: HSG85 Electricity at work: Safe working practices NICEIC: Technical Guidance Energy Networks Association: Engineering Recommendation: Guidelines for the Provision of Low Voltage Connections to Multiple Occupancy Buildings (G87/2010), Distribution Code: Engineering J6429 Early Years Pilot Study M&E Summary of Scope of Works RIBA Stage 2 17 May 2018 / page 15 of 16
Recommendation G12/4 (Requirements for the application of protective multiple earthing to low voltage networks) – a review of Engineering Recommendation G12/3 British Standards: BS 7430, BS 7671, BS EN 50171, BS EN 62305-4
Hard wired data connections will be provided to the server rack in the office and from the rack to four data points in the office and to the nominated position in the play area for the mobile interactive screen. All active IT equipment will be provided by the client as part of the ICT fit out.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The building fabric will be utilised as far as possible as the lightning protection system. This means that structural steel and concrete reinforcement will all be bonded together and bonded to the ground floor slab, which will in turn be bonded to lightning protection ground termination network. The air termination will be by a metal roof or by aluminium air terminations if a suitable metal roof is not installed. The earth resistance of the ground termination network will be tested to check less than 10ohms, as required by BS EN 62305. A provisional sum should be included in the construction contract for the inclusion of earth rods if further measures are required to bring the resistance to earth down to this level. Earth resistivity needs to be tested on site during ground investigations. W60 Building Management System There is no requirement for a Building Management System. Relay building alarms to a council central monitoring facility W70 Structured Cabling Network DESIGN PARAMETERS The Scottish Building Standards 2017: Section 4 (Fire), Section 6 (Energy) ANSI/E1A/T1A 568: Commercial Building Telecommunications Wiring Standard TSB OSI/IEC 11801: Information Technology - Generic Cabling BS 50174 BS 6701 Pts 1 & 2, BS 7718 and BS 7671 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION At present it is assumed telephony will mainly be by voice over IP technology and a separate phone lines will not be installed. Direct phone lines to critical devices including the lifts, fire and security alarms and security will be provided.
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Section 08 Appendix D Fire Engineering
Jeremy Gardner Associates Technical Note Scottish Future Trust Early Years Centre – Cumnock Fire Engineering Review
Ross McEwan rmcewan@jgafire.com Tel: 0131 226 1661 www.jgafire.com
CGS322/rm/19nor 16 May 2018
We have completed our Fire Engineering Review of the proposed single storey Early Years Centre in Cumnock. Please find below a summary of the results of our review with regards to the key fire strategy issues. This Fire Engineering Review is intended to inform design development and is not suitable for submission to the approving authorities.
OVERHEAD PLATFORM
The overhead platform currently proposed may require additional fire safety measures, depending on its design and the Building control Officer’s interpretation of the Technical Handbook. If it is an enclosed platform, it will be considered a storey and therefore a stair enclosed in 60 minutes fire resistance with final exits to outside should be provided. However, for the overhead platform to be served by an open stair as drawn, the platform should not be enclosed and travel distances to the furthest point of the platform measured from the foot of the open stair at ground floor are no more than 15m in a single direction. Even though this complies with the recommendations of the Technical Handbook, some stakeholders may be concerned about the possibility of children being present on a walkway where they are likely to be affected by smoke from a fire sooner than the rest of the building. Therefore, as a minimum, adequately trained staff should be on the overhead platform to provide extra supervision at all times when children are present. Management procedures should be in place to ensure that staff evacuate any children on the walkway within a short period of time when the fire alarm is raised. We recommend that some high level smoke vents are allowed for at this stage to address any potential concerns of children using the open platform.
MEANS OF ESCAPE
Occupancy Number & Escape Capacity
The occupancy of the building can be established either by using the occupancy load factors provided in the Technical Handbook, or by providing a written occupancy statement of the occupancy capacity of the room/space. The Technical Handbook provides occupancy load factors for some areas of the proposed building, e.g. kitchen, office and staff room areas. However, recommended occupancy load factors are not provided for other areas, such as Playrooms. The nursery will be designed to accommodate 71 children and 24 members of staff. Flexibility is required to provide an additional 20% capacity for outdoors, i.e. 12 children. To achieve enough escape capacity for a total occupancy of 107, the sliding doors opening into the garden and at the main entrance should be designed with a clear width of at least 850mm.
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We understand that flexibility is required for community use within the building; therefore, these sliding doors should be designed as automatic doors which fail open and open automatically from any position when the fire alarm is raised. As an alternative to providing automatic sliding doors, pass doors could be used instead if they are located adjacent to the manual sliding doors. The external gates from the garden should be designed for escape and open in the direction of escape with a width of at least 850mm. This would provide capacity for 225 occupants, which will exceed the maximum number of occupants expected in the building.
Inner Room Escape
The Technical Handbook recommends that escape should only need to be made through one access room. As drawn, the Head of Centre/Manager room is currently an inner-inner room as the play room will be an occupied space with fire loads. We understand that the Open Plan Admin Space will be provided with a door to outside, therefore, the escape sequencing from the Centre/Manager room will be in line with the Technical Handbookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations.
Travel Distances
Travel distances within a nursery should be limited to within 15m in a single direction and 32m where more than one direction of travel is available. These travels distances are applicable after fit-out. As drawn, travel distances measured to the sliding door opening into the garden, sliding door to the main entrance, and the door from the 0-2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room to outside are achieved within 15m in a single direction and 32m overall. As flexibility is required for community use within the building, any doors/gates provided with locking mechanisms should be provided with suitable panic exit ironmongery.
Enclosed Nursery Garden Area
In order for the enclosed Nursery Garden area beyond the exit from the building to be considered a place of safety; there should be exits provided from the enclosed Nursery Garden area to an unenclosed area beyond that are of a width equivalent to the same width of the final exits. Based on the low occupancy of the building, an 850mm gate designed for escape should be sufficient.
COMPARTMENTATION & STRUCTURE
On the basis that the building is single-storey and forms a single compartment, it should not be necessary to fire rate the structure. However, if the structure supports any fire rated walls, the structure should achieve at least the same fire resistance period of the fire rated construction it supports. If the plant room contains any equipment that would make it a place of special fire risk, the plant room should be enclosed with 60 minute fire rated construction.
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FIRE FIGHTING
Fire Appliance Access
Based on the building’s area and perimeter, fire appliance access need only be to one elevation of the building. The elevation in which the fire appliance should be able to access is where the principal entrance to the building is located. Fire appliance access can be confirmed once a site plan has been received; and will need to be discussed and agreed with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Fire Hydrants
A fire hydrant should be provided at the front of the building. This should be located at least 6m from the building, adjacent to the fire appliance parking position and within 60m of all elevations.
AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
Based on the occupancy of the building not being more 300 occupants, at least a Category L2 automatic fire detection and alarm system should be provided throughout the building.
EXTERNAL FIRE SPREAD
If the building is to be located close to other buildings around its perimeter, a detailed analysis would need to be carried out to determine whether or not the building’s façades need to be fire rated to prevent external fire spread to opposing building. This can be confirmed once a site plan has been received.
FURTHER WORK
The next stage will be for us to review the site plan before preparing a Fire Strategy Report (if required) summarising the proposed fire strategy.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Intention of Review and Design Guidance
This Fire Engineering Review is intended to inform design development and is not suitable for submission to the approving authorities. In line with the above, this Fire Engineering Review should be read in conjunction with Section 2: Fire of the Non-Domestic Technical Handbook. Unless otherwise noted, the fire strategy should be designed in line with the Technical Handbookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance. A standalone nursery building is not considered a school as it is not a building that provides primary or secondary education; as explained in Section 2.15.0 of the Non-Domestic Technical Handbook. Therefore, it is not a mandatory requirement to provide sprinklers to a standalone nursery building.
Drawing Information Used
This review is based on the drawings received on the 15 May 2018.
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Section 08 Appendix E Interior Design
East Ayrshire Early Years Centre Netherthird Cumnock Initial concept document
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The project involves the design of an Early Years pilot project for 2 to 3 year olds and 3 to 5 year olds. Graven has been asked to respond to the architecture by developing creative and practical interior design proposals that will support the objectives. Our key considerations are: • • • • •
Safety Durability Sensory stimulation Flexibility Noise attenuation
All of these are in consideration of the range of functions and users, including staff and families. • Tactile textures and surfaces invite curiosity and help inform use • Natural materials such as timber and cork add warmth • Organisation of colours & materials helps to visually define areas and their uses • A restrained colour palette means that strong colours can be introduced with loose furniture items & the children’s creativity • Pin board surfaces support the easy display of artworks, and other information • Writeable surfaces support creative play • Suspended & wall mounted acoustic shapes help to control sound and add visual interest • Modular products give flexibility including tables and carpet tiles • Marmoleum flooring is used, with the correct slip resistance and suitable for the underfloor heating system
• Marmoleum is cove formed and runs up to dado height for lower wall durability, and ease of cleaning • Baux wall tiles are used to help sound absorption and reduce reverberation times • Fitted joinery formed in solid colour Valchromat panels give durability of fitted elements. Some of these may be perforated to add tactile variety • Modular tables to allow re-formatting of the space for lunches and play time avoiding excessive movement and storage of furniture elements • Modular carpet tiles can be swapped out easily if they become damaged • Suspended fabric “clouds” add visual interest to the ceiling and provide sound absorption The following pages illustrate the proposals
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Section 08 Appendix F Acoustic Design
16th May 2018 R-8104A-RGM-MI
HUB SOUTH WEST SCOTLAND LTD SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST, EARLY YEARS REFERENCE DESIGN ACOUSTIC DESIGN STRATAGY FOR SINGLE STORY OPTION Providing a building with the appropriate acoustic environment to enhance children’s ability to develop and learn is a key project aim. The acoustic design of the building will follow the guidance provided in the department for education building bulletin BB93 ‘Acoustics design of schools: performance standards 2015 v17’. The acoustic design of the building covers four areas: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Control of external noise Control of reverberant sound Sound insulation between spaces Control of building services noise
The design criteria and strategy adopted to achieve an appropriate acoustic environment is set out below. Control of external environmental noise As part of the detailed design of the building, an acoustic site survey will be required to quantify the acoustic environment, establishing the presence of transport noise sources, industrial sources and specific environmental sources such as strong prevailing winds, which can be a factor on exposed sites.
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The proposal is to naturally ventilate the building through openable windows. In order to achieve the internal criteria of LAeq 35 dB the external facade noise level will need to be below L Aeq 55 dB. Any facades exposed to higher noise levels will require acoustically attenuated ventilation or a mechanical ventilation system, to avoid excessive noise ingress when windows are opened to provide ventilation. The control of rain noise on the roof structure is also important to avoid excessive internal noise levels. The pitched and flat roof build up will incorporate either mineral fibre insulation slabs or ridged plastic insulation combined with an acoustic dampening membrane to control rain noise. All roof lights will be specified as double glazed units with a laminated glass layer to the outside. Within the development site, the building orientation and external landscaping should be designed to provide a play area with a noise level below LAeq 55 dB. The design stage external site survey will determine the influence the external noise environment will have on site design. Control of reverberant sound The control of reverberant noise levels is key to providing a quiet learning environment where the children can listen and communicate easily. Controlling noise build up will also ensure good speech intelligibility and help to avoid staff voice strain. The nursery spaces should have a reverberation time of under 0.6 seconds. Offices and meeting rooms should be under 1.0 seconds and ancillary spaces such as kitchens can be under 1.5 seconds. Within offices, meeting rooms and kitchens, the level of reverberation will be adequately controlled through the specification of an absorbent tiled ceiling of at least Class C. The 0-2 years room will be a minimum of Class A tiles. Within the main nursery space, it is proposed to control the reverberation time by specifying minimum 60m2 Class A acoustic tiles suspended from the ceiling.
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The ceiling rafts will not provide enough absorption on its own to achieve the design target. Therefore additional absorption will be provided in the main nursery space using a cushioned vinyl on the floor and rugs covering approximately 25% of the floor area. Additional Class C perforated plasterboard will be provided to available upper wall and ceiling areas, particularly in the double height space. Ideally an additional Class C equivalent absorption area of 80m2 should be achieved within the main nursery space. Sound insulation between spaces It is important to provide a space within the nursery were private conversations can be held. A quiet room for children and families should also be available. In addition noise spill from the main nursery area into the adjacent noise sensitive spaces should be controlled. Partitions separating noise sensitive rooms will have a minimum acoustic rating of Rw 52 dB. Partitions to corridors and separating room interconnected by doors will have a minimum acoustic rating of R w 40 dB. The plant room wall should have a minimum acoustic rating of Rw 50 dB. All acoustic partitions should be taken to the underside of the roof, such that flanking over the partition head is avoided. Glazed screens in walls between noise sensitive spaces will have a minimum acoustic rating of Rw 40 dB. Doors to noise sensitive spaces will have a minimum acoustic rating of Rw 30 dB. Interconnecting doors between noise sensitive spaces should have a minimum acoustic rating of Rw 35 dB. All acoustic doors will require perimeter acoustic seals. Sliding doors between noise sensitive spaces will required acoustic seals and ironmongery specifically designed for this application to achieve Rw 35 dB.
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Control of building services noise Any building services serving the offices and nursery spaces will be designed to control noise to below L Aeq 35 dB. This includes any non-natural ventilation, heating system and lighting. Any external noise from building services equipment should be controlled to meet the local authorities planning guidelines for noise.
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Section 08 Appendix G Outline Specification
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT
OUTLINE ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATION East Ayrshire Council Early Years Pilot Project â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Netherthird, Cumnock STAGE 2 SUBMISSION 17.05.18
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT Introduction The design of the new facility generally utilises the following guidance specification for architectural elements. All materials and works shall be supplied and installed to good industry practice. Statutory Regulations All materials and works will comply with all relevant statutory regulations current at the time of construction. In particular all materials and works will comply with the Building (Scotland) Regulations and any amendments current at the time of application for building warrant.
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT Performance Specification Air Tightness
Thermal Insulation
Air permeability testing has not been enforced under the Building Standards for new developments; however design issues are likely to be required so as to achieve the current 43% reduction in carbon dioxide as set out within the Regulations and it is recommended that buildings be designed to achieve a value of 10m3/hr/m2 @50Pa.or better. We recommend reducing this target to 5m3/hr/m2 @50Pa as it will reduce the quantity of renewables required. Use accredited construction details rather than default PSI values as this will reduce the quantity of renewables required.
Generally the building elements u-values are to adhere to the 2013 Non-Domestic Technical Standards. Based on the Section 6 modelling for the building, the maximum uvalues are as follows; Walls Roof Glazing Exposed floors and Ground Floor
0.15W/m2K 0.15W/m2K 1.5W/m2K 0.16W/m2K
SUPERSTRUCTURE
Refer Structural Engineerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design.
UPPER FLOOR
Timber construction. Refer Structural Engineer.
ROOF
Timber frame construction to single storey element, with steel frame to double height space. Refer Structural Engineer, or Steel frame construction with timber joists.
Roof Coverings
Single ply finished roof; Construction comprising: specialist fabricatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; specification and detail, timber roof building up with integral insulation and vapour barrier, high performance mechanically fixed single ply membrane with
associated fixings and supports. Installation to include for all matching flashings, seals, fillers and fixings. Installation to have a minimum design life of 20 Years. Flat roof areas to be a minimum 1.5 degree pitch. Aluminium metal cladding to pitch roof over double height volume; Minimal requirement for access onto and across roof surfaces.
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT Rainwater Goods
Roof edge gutters will be membrane lined heavy gauge aluminium with warning overflows; and will be installed and discharged to polyester powder coated aluminium heavy gauge anti-climb rainwater down pipes and hoppers. All down pipes will be connected directly to the below ground drainage system and incorporate a rodding eye at the foot of each down pipe. Straight roof verge and parapet edges will be formed in polyester powder coated aluminium flashings to a consistent width profile. The design rate of rainfall from roof areas for gutter and down pipe design will be in accordance with the British Standard requirements for building category, return period and storm duration appropriate to each building location.
Soffits
To external covered space; 1.2mm profiled aluminium sheeting from roof sheeting manufacturer on hanger system supported from roof structure.
Rooflights
Mono-pitch roof-lights, double glazed, thermally broken PPC aluminium units. Pre-fabricated roof-light units Contractor’s Design. Kerb up-stands to be pre-formed in timber with rigid insulation core and covered with single ply membrane. Roof-lights and glazing at roof level to be partially openable as required by M+E for ventilation to internal office spaces. Windows to comply with the appropriate current British Standards for manufacture and assembly; weather tightness; wind loads; and operation and strength characteristics. Double glazed units will be British Standard kite marked and incorporate safety glass where required by Building Regulation standards. Glass thickness and specification will be selected to optimise thermal performance; solar gain reduction on selected elevations; and acoustic performance standards. The
complete window component assembly will have an overall U-value to achieve the building envelope energy conservation target required by Building Regulation standards. Composite cladding, with associated flashings etc. to side walls of Linear Roof-lights to u-value as required for external walls. EXTERNAL WALLS
Wall to achieve the u-value and air seal as noted in this document. 15mm durable plasterboard on vapour barrier, (all joints lapped and taped), on metal framing. Sinusoidal insulated cladding panel, cladding rails packed with 200mm mineral wool insulation, vapour control layer as required. Facing brick base to building. Cavity barriers as required.
CURTAIN WALLING
Curtain Walling to achieve a u-value and air seal as noted within this document. PPC aluminium system, standard cap and T-shaped cap, system to incorporate tilt-and-turn windows. System comprises: •
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Double glazed insulating units to BS 5713, with toughened glass to all external panes and laminated glass to all internal panes. Glass thickness to be designed by the curtain walling fabricator to reflect:- Wind loads to BS 6399-2, Barrier loads (where the curtain walling system acts as a guard rail). Glass type and cavity width/fill to be designed to provide an overall average u-value for the curtain walling system. Glass type to be selected to eliminate the risk of thermal fracture.
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External Doors Generally
Solar control glass as required and demonstrated by thermal model. Top/side hung opening lights to be incorporated as required EPDM bands to be glazed in to the perimeter of all curtain wall panels. In addition to the specification contained under Aluminium Windows above the complete curtain walling component assembly will have an overall U-value to achieve the building envelope energy conservation target required by Building Regulation standards and the curtain walling system will be compliant with the latest edition of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) standard for curtain walling. To Curtain Walling; Doors to match glazing system – Doors to match glazing system – Aluminium doorsets PPC coated or equal with toughened / laminated double-glazing as required. Main entrance doors require to have a minimum clear effective opening width of 900mm. Doors / Door sets to be fully weather sealed and have flush door thresholds with a maximum weathering upstand of 25mm. Installation to include for all ironmongery including locks (including electromagnetic) and internal emergency release mechanism as required. Proprietary solid or louvered panel PPC alum doorsets to be used. Doors to be fully weather sealed and provided with flush door thresholds with a maximum weathering upstand of 15mm. Doors require to have a minimum clear effective opening width of 900mm. Doors / Doorsets to be fully weather sealed and have flush door thresholds with a maximum weathering upstand of 15mm. Installation to include for all ironmongery including locks (including
electromagnetic) and internal emergency release mechanism as required. Louvered doors to plant areas to be installed with fly mesh screens behind louvres. Ironmongery
External doors will be fitted with standardised ironmongery set packs. To be satin stainless steel and supplied by the door system manufacturer / fabricator. All components are to be classed for severe duty usage particularly lock cases and latches. Door handles will be selected for ease of use by disabled persons and will generally comprise lever action handles and d-section pull handles. Overhead door closers will generally be used in favour of floor spring closers and overhead door closers will be selected for robustness and variability of force settings.
STAIRS
play-space climbing features; MDF or plywood to Structural Engineer’s specification and and to Contractor’s Design. For stair finishes, refer finishes section.
BALUSTRADES
Walkway; Cargo net barrier to form enclosure to walkway to upper platform to Specialist’s design.
INTERNAL WALLS
Proprietary metal stud internal wall system with one/two layers of impact resistant boarding and glass mineral wool insulation to achieve stated sound reduction levels and durability as required by BB93. Joints and junctions taped and filled to achieve smooth seamless finish. Partitions to receive paint finish. Partitions to be specified to take account of Structural, Fire and Acoustic requirements. Proprietary Glazed Partitioning; Internal screens to be fire rated as applicable. Fire rated to BS 476-22. Sound
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT painting. Doors and glazed openings will be formed using non-acoustically tested constructions. Door leafs to be 926mm door leaf size to provide a clear opening width exclusive of door handles of 850mm. Vision panels to be clear glazed vision panels as required to BS 8300 and fire rating of door. Glazing extent to be maximum allowable by manufacturer / Fire Test Certificate. Doorsets to be fitted with (per leaf) 3 no. washered steel hinges, 1 no. set of bolt through Pull Handles, 1 no. push plates, 2 no. “Fire Door Keep Shut Signs”, 1 no. overhead door closers, 1 no. kickplate. All ironmongery to be satin anodised aluminium.
insulation of complete screen system in accordance with BB93/as recommended by Acoustician. Screen system to be PPC aluminium frame incorporating door where required. Glazing to be laminated safety glass with manifestations. INT. DOORS Solid laminated timber core doors / hollow-core where noted, faced with high pressure bonded laminate complete with hardwood lippings to all four edges, suitable for painting, smoke seals and intumescent strips as required, fire certification markings; hardwood/softwood doorset frames and facings for painting. Door leafs typically to be 926mm door leaf size to provide a clear opening width exclusive of door handles of 850mm. Vision panels to be clear glazed vision panels as required to BS 8300 and fire rating of door. Door installation to include (per leaf) 3no. steel hinges, lever handles, latch, cylinder dead lock with thumb-turn to inside, overhead door closer and 2no. “Fire Door Keep Shut” signs if required. All ironmongery to be satin anodised aluminium. Doors and glazed openings will be formed using non-acoustically tested constructions. to corridors; Fire rated solid laminated timber core doors faced with high pressure bonded laminate complete with hardwood lippings to all four edges, suitable for painting, full height fire rated clear laminated vision panels, beading system as recommended by fire Test Certificate, smoke seals and intumescent strips as required; fire certification markings; and hardwood/softwood doorset frames and facings for
IRONMONGERY
Internal doors will be fitted with standardised ironmongery set packs. To be satin stainless steel from Laidlaw or equal. All components are to be classed for severe duty usage, particularly lock cases and latches. Door handles will be selected for ease of use by disabled persons and will generally comprise lever action handles and d-section pull handles. Overhead door closers will generally be used in favour of floor spring closers and overhead door closers will selected for robustness and variability of force settings.
CEILINGS
Cellular spaces: 600x600 module white demountable suspended mineral fibre tiled ceiling; Class A acoustic absorption with integrated service fittings, proprietary edge trim. Support structure to be as recommended by Ceiling Manufacturer.
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT Circulation ceiling; MF Ceiling System with 12.5mm wallboard, taped and filled joints and drywall sealer/primer finish ready for decoration. complete with integrated service fittings, proprietary edge trim. Toilets / changing areas; MF Ceiling System with 12.5mm moisture resistant wallboard, taped and filled joints and drywall sealer/primer finish ready for decoration. complete with integrated service fittings, proprietary edge trim. Kitchen, Laundry Ceiling; 600mm x 600mm demountable hygiene ceiling 100% RH resistant, washable tiles in an exposed grid system, Class A acoustic absorption complete with integrated service fittings, proprietary edge trim. Support structure to be as recommended by Ceiling Manufacturer. Feature ceilings to playspaces, (as required for acoustic treatment); MF Ceiling System with 12.5mm gyptone wallboard, taped and filled joints and drywall sealer/primer finish ready for decoration, complete with integrated service fittings, proprietary edge trim. Class A Acoustic Rafts as required to provide acoustic absorption. FLOOR FINISHES
Sheet Vinyl floor coverings / dry area; Sheet vinyl flooring with a thickness of 2.5mm – or equal approved. Joints to be net fit seam and sheet laid on approved epoxy DPM (if RH of screed is too high and approved by screed and
flooring in and flooring installers) and water based smoothing / levelling compound. Sheet Vinyl floor coverings / Wet Areas; Non slip heavy duty vinyl sheet providing slip resistance to R10 achieving >36 on the TRRL Pendulum 4S (wet) test with a thickness of 2.0mm. Joints to be hot seam welded and sheet laid on approved epoxy DPM (if RH of screed is too high and approved by screed and flooring installers) and water based smoothing / levelling compound. Flooring installation to toilets, laundry areas and cleaner’s stores to be complete with coving to walls 150mm high with capping strip and cove former. Plant spaces and external stores; High performance floor paint compliant with January 2010 VOC levels and suitable for internal and external use – Dulux Trade high performance floor paint. Carpeting Generally; Heavy duty tufted cut pile carpet with recycled PVC backing complete with proprietary contrasting aluminium nosing with rubber insert and edge trims, coordinated nosings and trims. Joints to be as per manufacturer’s recommendations and sheet laid on approved epoxy DPM (if RH of screed is too high and approved by screed and flooring installers) and water based smoothing / levelling compound as required. Entrance lobbies; Primary barrier matting 12mm thick complete with proprietary spacer strips and ramping strips to exposed edges. Joints to be as per manufacturer’s
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT recommendations and sheet laid on approved epoxy DPM (if RH of screed is too high and approved by screed and flooring installers) and water based smoothing / levelling compound as required. WALL FINISHES
All paints used to be compliant for VOC levels. Walls generally; All office, corridor and general walls to be finished with 3no. coats eggshell or equal with colour from Manufacturers Standard Range. Acoustic wall panels; as required to play-spaces. Feature Wall Linings: to be Class 1 FR birch Ply with a suitable sealer. Walls to toilet areas and other damp areas including shower area low walls; Splashbacks - Glazed White Ceramic Tiles 150 x150mm module with matching colour perimeter / edge and corner trims. Non-tiled walls; All non-tiled walls to be finished with 3no. coats eggshell paint or equal with colour from Manufacturers Standard Range. Walls to kitchen areas; All Walls to be finished in 2.5mm thick PVCU Whiterock or equal. Installation to be applied / bonded directly to 12.5mm WBP Plywood backing in accordance with manufactures recommendations with joints sealed with PVC Flexi Joints. Installation to include for all perimeter sealing. Plasterboard casings and enclosures to builderswork, ducts; Moisture resistant boards to all toilets, showers and kitchen areas.
WOODWORK
Internal architraves, door frames, linings, trims, sills, architraves and stops; To be prepared and primed in accordance with paint manufacturers recommendations and finished with one coat Undercoat and 2no. coats glaze satin finish varnish or equal with colour from Manufacturers Standard Range. Skirtings and Miscellaneous Trims; To be prepared and primed in accordance with paint manufacturers recommendations and finished with one coat Undercoat and 2no. coats glaze satin finish varnish or equal with colour from Manufacturers Standard Range.
SANITARY INSTALLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N Cleaners Sink; Birch with grate, overflow, brackets and legs. Exposed wall mounted pipework and taps. Disabled Toilets; Doc M Standard pack comprising high rise back to wall WC, spacer box, exposed cistern, flushpipe and front cistern lever assembly, plastic seat, Domex screws, handrinse basin with lever operated thermostatic mixer, plastic strainer waste, plastic bottle trap, concealed hangers, 4 x 60cm grab rails, 45cm grab rail, back rest rail and cushion support, hinged arm support and semi-recessed toilet roll holder. To be compliant with the current version of BS 8300 and to be complete with all required handrails and grab bars. Staff Toilets; Full width half height vanity unit with upstand, back to the wall WC, concealed cistern, flushpipe and front cistern lever assembly, plastic seat, Domex screws, semi countertop sink with 2no. lever operated aerated taps, overflow, chainstay and plug and complete
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL EARLY YEARS PILOT with plastic strainer waste and plastic bottle trap, mirror over sink. Installation to be complete with toilet roll holder, soap dispenser and paper towel holder. General toilets; Cubicles and doors; High Density Solid Grade laminate (SGL) with decorative face each side. All edges radiused and polished (black). Height: available with two different heights of door and shaped partitions: Size A: 1000mm: 1250mm from FFL to lowest point including 150mm ground clearance. Size B: 1200mm: 1350mm from FFL to lowest point including 150mm ground clearance. Full height IPS system to WCs, half height vanity unit with upstand, back to the wall WC, concealed cistern, flushpipe and front cistern lever assembly, plastic seat, Domex screws, semi countertop sink with 2no. lever operated aerated taps, overflow, chainstay and plug and complete with plastic strainer waste and plastic bottle trap, mirror over sink. Installation to be complete with toilet roll holders, soap dispensers and paper towel holder. Above ground waste pipework; All above ground drainage to be concealed with moisture resistant MDF pipe boxes. IPS: Laminate IPS cubicle WC duct systems, and WHB vanity units; HPL. SIGNAGE
Proprietary way-finding / directory systems / decorative Graphics
FF+E
Specification to meet the requirements of the brief by specialist supplier.
ENTRY SYSTEM
Entry control entrance system linked to reception and playspaces.
Section 08 - Appendices Sub-Chapter Title
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Executive Summary ................................................................................ 3
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Analysis of Area Metric ........................................................................... 4
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RIBA Stage 2 Cost Estimate benchmarked against Cost Metric............ 5
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Cost Plan Commentary & Clarifications ................................................. 6
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Commentary ........................................................................................... 6
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Items Assessed and not Required for this Pilot Reference Design ........ 9
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Executive Summary
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Our current estimated total project cost for Norr Architect’s RIBA Stage 2 Reference Design is £1,223,493.
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The total project cost is inclusive of Main Contractor Preliminaries, Overheads and Profit, Design Team fees, HUBCo fees and Risk.
1.3
The design has produced a Gross Internal Floor Area of 408m2 against the target area metric of 412m2.
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The total project cost represents a cost metric of £2,999/m2 against the target cost metric of £3,000/m2.
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Costs are current and indexed at 2Q2018 rates and prices.
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Analysis of Area Metric
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Scottish Government “Space to Grow” publication June 2017 references Care Inspectorate expectations around spatial metrics and area compliance. Emphasis is placed on the balance between indoor/outdoor settings and the context of this to calculate the target area of any particular Early Years facility, where “it is recommended that a maximum increase of 20% of the total registered number of children is considered as a guideline”.
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To calculate the guideline gross internal floor area (GIFA) for the Netherthird campus, designed by Norr Architects, we have applied the following calculation: Registered Capacity
83 nr
20% allocation Outdoor (2-3yrs + 3-5yrs only) 80% allocation Indoor (2-3yrs + 3-5yrs only) 100% indoor (0-2yrs)
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1. where 5.8m2 is considered the optimum area per child. 2. Where 412m2 is therefore the optimum GIFA for the facility. 2.3
The actual GIFA of the Norr Architects design is 408m2; 4m2 below the target area metric.
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RIBA Stage 2 Cost Estimate benchmarked against Cost Metric
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The cost metric established for the Early Years Reference Design is £3,000/m2 excl. VAT.
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Our current estimated cost for the proposed RIBA Stage 2 Concept Design for the Netherthird campus is detailed below: Element Substructure Superstructure Internal Finishes Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment Services Complete Buildings and Building Units Works to Existing Buildings External Works
£75,000
£184
£904
Average %age 6.13%
£298,300
£731
£3,594
24.38%
£38,900
£95
£469
3.18%
Amount (£)
Cost (£/m2)
£51,800
£127
£624
4.23%
£224,500
£550
£2,705
18.35%
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£0
£0
£0
0.00%
£162,400
£398
£1,957
13.27%
Facilitating Works
£0
£0
£0
0.00%
Prime Cost Total
£850,900
£2,086
£10,252
69.55%
Main Contractor’s Preliminaries
£137,904
£338
£1,661
11.27%
Main Contractor’s Overheads & Profit Construction Sub-Total Project/Design Team Fees
£44,496
£109
£536
3.64%
£1,033,300
£2,533
£12,449
84.45%
£125,443
£307
£1,511
10.25%
Other Development/Project Costs
£6,489
£16
£78
0.53%
Risk Allowance
£58,262
£143
£702
4.76%
Inflation Total
£0
£0
£0
0.00%
£1,223,493
£2,999
£14,741
100.00%
The overall Internal Gross Floor Area (GIFA) is 408m² with a registered capacity of 83nr children. 3.3
Appendix A enhances the above breakdown and presents this in full NRM1 elemental format.
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Cost Plan Commentary & Clarifications
4.1
Commentary Facilitating Works
No allowance for demolitions. The Early Years programme is a new build and not a replacement programme, therefore any demolition enabling works do not form part of the cost metric calculation.
Substructure
We have assumed pad and strip foundation solution. There are no allowances for abnormal foundations such as piling, vibro compaction, trench fill etc.
There is no allowance for any gas intervention measures such as gas membranes, void protection etc.
We have made an allowance for under slab drainage using a cost/m2 approach.
Superstructure - Frame
We have used structural steel design and tonnage information provided by Watermans.
Superstructure – Upper Floors
Non-Applicable.
Superstructure – Roof
We have allowed for a single ply membrane flat roofing system with a KS1000 insulated panel system at the pitched roof zone and rooflights per Norr design; allowing for 2nr actuator opening vents to main rooflight.
We have made an allowance for roof rainwater drainage using a cost/m2 approach.
Superstructure – Stairs
There is an allowance of £14,500 for the feature staircase/slide within play zones.
Superstructure – External Walls
We have allowed for Sinusoidal insulated wall cladding with facing brick at the interface of the ground floor slab.
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Superstructure – Windows and External Doors
No comments.
Superstructure - Internal Walls and Partitions
No comments.
Superstructure – Internal Doors
No comments.
Internal Finishes – Wall Finishes
Generally, emulsion paint finish throughout with hygienic wet wall to splashback only.
Internal Finishes – Floor Finishes
Low/medium grade Forbo vinyl throughout, with exception of plant room.
Internal Finishes – Ceiling Finishes
Gyptone acoustic ceiling finish to play and movement space; otherwise wallboard and demountable suspended ceilings throughout.
Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment
FF&E allows for fixed and loose fittings.
There is an allowance of £20,000 for all loose fittings within play zones.
There is an allowance of £5,000 for domestic kitchen fitout only, with standard white goods and hob/extract unit.
There is an allowance of £800 for tea prep area within parents room.
There is an allowance of £500 for waste bins, storage, pin-boards, battery clocks etc.
There is an allowance of £2,200 for internal and external signage.
Services
We have market tested the M&E installation based on MaxFordham Stage 2 design. We have analysed the market intelligence we have gleaned and produced a normalised cost/m2 allowance of £550/m2 for full services installation.
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No allowance for sprinklers, public address system, CCTV, BMS, TV, projection and/or visual hardware (promethean boards etc), automated clock system, access control throughout the campus. The cost of these installations do not form part of the cost metric calculation.
We have assumed an L2 Fire detection and alarm system.
External Works
The cost assumes no contamination present.
The cost assumes CBR results will produce a positive outcome with no requirement for structural capping fill below roads/footpaths.
The cost allows for a nominal earthworks exercise, retaining and utilising all site won material from excavations within the site development.
The cost allows for 24nr new car parking spaces.
No allowance for any loose FF&E externally.
There is no allowance for barrier pipework for incoming water pipework.
There is an allowance for external fixtures: mud kitchen, pergola, water play and the likes.
We have made an allowance for site wide drainage using a cost/m2 approach.
We have made an allowance for Point of Connection for all mains utilities. We have assumed there is capacity within the existing network with no allowance for infrastructure upgrades such as substations etc.
No allowance for utility/service diversions.
Preliminaries
Preliminaries allowance has been established as 15% of the prime cost. This is commensurate with the market intelligence we have gathered. We appreciate the appetite of the market will dictate the level of preliminaries to be applied to a tender submission.
Overheads and Profit
We have included an allowance of 4.5% of Prime Cost + Preliminaries for Overheads and Profit. This is commensurate with the market intelligence we have gathered. We appreciate the appetite of the market will dictate the level of margin to be applied to a tender submission.
Design Team Professional Services Fees
We have included an allowance of 12.14% for Professional Fees.
We have also allowed 0.56% fee for HUBCo fees.
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Risk / Contingency
We have included an allowance of 5% for Risk; commensurate with the end of a Stage 1 HUBCo gateway cost estimate.
Inflation
4.2
No inflation allowed for. Costs are current and indexed at 2Q2018 rates and prices.
Items Assessed and not Required for this Pilot Reference Design .1
Survey costs such as topographical and geotechnical and the like.
.2
Asbestos surveys and associated removal costs.
.3
Statutory and technical fees and charges.
.4
Demolition costs.
.5
Abnormal foundations such as piling, vibro compaction, trench fill etc.
.6
Gas intervention measures such as gas membranes, void protection etc.
.7
Public address system.
.8
CCTV.
.9
BMS.
.10 TV, projection and/or visual hardware (promethean boards etc). .11 Automated clock system. .12 Access control throughout the campus. .13 Sprinkler Installation to comply with EAC specific insurers requirements. Note we anticipate the cost of a sprinkler installation inclusive of sprinkler heads, distribution pipework, sprinkler tank, pump set, GRP enclosure and sprinkler tank plinth would be in the region of £55,000 excl. VAT. .14 Removal of ground obstructions. .15 Removal of contaminated material. .16 Structural fill resulting from unfavourable CBR test results. .17 Importing and/or exporting materials to form levels. Contains sensitive information 9
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.18 Utility and Scottish Water upgrades. .19 Barrier pipework. .20 Ecological surveys and associated works. .21 Arboriculturalist surveys and associated works. .22 Additional car parking requirements out with the 24nr car parking provision (and associated drop off, accessible parking and motorbike spaces) allowed for within the cost estimate. .23 Any service diversions within and out with the site boundary. .24 Legal fees and charges. .25 Financing fees and charges. .26 VAT.
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Appendices Appendix A
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Faithful+Gould Stage 2 Elemental Cost Plan.
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Appendix A
Faithful+Gould Stage 2 Elemental Cost Plan.
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EARLY YEARS REFERENCE DESIGN NORR ARCHITECTS - STAGE 2 Elemental Cost Plan 0 Facilitating works 1 Substructure 2 Superstructure 2A Frame 2B Upper Floors 2C Roof 2D Stairs 2E External Walls 2F Windows and External Doors 2G Internal Walls and Partitions 2H Internal Doors 3 Internal finishes 3A Wall Finishes 3B Floor Finishes 3C Ceiling Finishes 4 Fittings, furnishings and equipment 5 Services 6 Prefabricated buildings and building units 7 Work to existing buildings 8 External works 9 Main contractor's preliminaries 10 Main contractor's overheads and profits Construction Sub-Total 11 Project/Design Team Fees 12 Other Development/Project Costs 13 Risk Allowance 14 Inflation Total
Cost £
0.00 75,000.00 298,300.00
48,500.00 0.00 80,000.00 14,500.00 59,100.00 37,500.00 38,500.00 20,200.00
Cost per m2
0.00 183.82 731.13
118.87 0.00 196.08 35.54 144.85 91.91 94.36 49.51 38,900.00
8,900.00 13,800.00 16,200.00
95.34 21.81 33.82 39.71
51,800.00 224,500.00 0.00 0.00 162,400.00 137,904.00 44,496.00 1,033,300.00 125,443.00 6,489.00 58,261.00 0.00 1,223,493.00
126.96 550.25 0.00 0.00 398.04 338.00 109.06 2,532.60 307.46 15.90 142.80 0.00 2,998.76 Faithful+Gould
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Section 08 Appendix J Accommodation Schedule
Early Years Pilot
No. of Rooms
Area of each room m²
Grouping
Space
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n p q
Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support Support
Plant Room Staff WC Admin Space Head of Centre Visiting Services Staff breakout / tea prep Accessible WC Family and Community Room 0-2's Nappy Change 2-3's WC / Nappy Change Laundry Cleaner's Cupboard Kitchen Kitchen Staff WC, Cloaks 3-5 WCs IVS
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
10.2 2.4 18.7 5.2 5.7 9.2 4.3 13 8 9.3 5.3 3.3 16.2 4.2 15.6 3.3
r s t u v
Playroom Playroom Playroom Playroom Playroom
0-2 Playroom Milk Prep Area 0-2 Storage 2-3 Playroom 2-3 Storage 3-5 Playroom including upper platform and walkways
1 1 1 1 1
34.3 1.3 0.9 28 0.9
1
124
w x
Playroom
y z
Playroom Playroom Playroom
3-5 Storage Boot room Cloaks
1 1 1
11 4.8 19
aa bb cc dd
Circulation Circulation Circulation Circulation
Entrance, Foyer, Crush and Waiting Zone Draught lobby Staff IVS corridor Corridor to 0-2, 2.3 room
1 1 1 1
18 5 4.1 3
TOTAL ACCOMMODATION % CIRCULATION % SUPPORT % PLAYROOM SPACE
388.2 30 134 186
7.35% 32.80% 45.50%
GIFA N.B. Baseline area provision is based on 71 no children @ 5.8m2/child which equates to 412m2
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