STEM Informal Learning Spaces - Design Guidelines Architectural Elements
Atria/Commons
Small Group Study
Artificial Lighting
Timed Light Controls Flexible lighting systems Uplighting, Flexible lighting systems Full-spectrum lighting Full-spectrum lighting Flexible lighting systems Flexible lighting systems LEDs Full-spectrum lighting Flexible lighting systems
Ceilings
Exposed Structural/Mechanical Systems
Communication Technology
Electronic info. signage/ Screen/Projector display of current Wired for networking, student/faculty projects Smart Board/tablet
wifi, Smart Board/tablet wifi, Smart Board/tablet wifi, electronic signage/ wifi, natural display of current materials student/faculty work
Handicap access/ universal design
Handicap access/ universal design
Handicap access/ universal design
Equipment/Furniture
Deployable, Movable, Display frames/shelves
Deployable, Movable, Deployable, Movable, Deployable, Movable, Deployable, Movable, Large working surfaces, Large working surfaces, Large working surfaces, Large working surfaces, Display frames/shelves Display frames/shelves Display frames/shelves Display frames/shelves
Floors
SmartSlab, pre-wired, floor graphics
Low VOC carpet
Low VOC carpet
Low VOC carpet, or SmartSlab
Low VOC carpet
Geothermal, Natural materials, anti-static/ anti-microbial properties
HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, & Cooling
Exposed systems (pedagogical tool), Natural Ventilation
Exposed (pedagogical tool)
Exposed (pedagogical tool)
Exposed (pedagogical tool)
Exposed (pedagogical tool)
Geothermal, passive, natural ventilation, Stack Effect
Natural Lighting
Operable windows, south Skylights/Clerestory, window treatment, High operable shading R-value
Skylights/Clerestory
Skylights/Clerestory, operable shading
Skylights/Clerestory
Operable windows, south window treatment, shading, passive solar
Exposed, signage (diagrams)
Exposed systems
Exposed systems
Exposed systems
Exposed systems
Cistern - re-use water for toilets, fountain cooling wall
Electric - Solar Power
Electric - Solar Power
Electric - Solar Power
Electric - Solar Power
Electric - Solar Power
Solar PV panels
Signage, color-coded system
Signage, color-coded system
Signage, color-coded system
Signage, color-coded system
Signage, color-coded system
Natural materials, Solar powered
Storage
Modular Units, public and private storage, secured
Floor-to-ceiling wall units (modular parts, flexible)
Shelving, secured
Modular Units, public and private storage, secured
Modular Units, public and private storage, secured
Natural Materials
Walls & Display
Varying natural materials, Wall mounted tech. Flexible wall partitions self-expressive (Smart Boards), varying material surfaces
Interactive surfaces
Embedded shelving in walls for display
Natural Materials for insulation, passive energy use (solar)
Power Security
Acoustic Tiles/Panels
Acoustic Tiles/Panels
Green Tech.
Acoustic Tiles/Panels, interconnected sound system - speakers
Plumbing
Acoustic Tiles/Panels, movable soundproof partitions
Departmental Lounge
Acoustics/Sound Attenuation
Egress
Acoustic Tiles/Panels,
Faculty/Student Lab Write-Up Breakout
Grid system/space frame Grid system/space frame Grid system/space frame Acoustic ceiling tiles, Skylights to hang objects to hang objects to display work, Exposed Systems Exposed Systems Exposed Systems
Handicap access/ universal design
Handicap access/ universal design
Acoustic Panels/ Soundproofing made of natural materials
Skylights/Glass Ceiling
Solar-powered elevator Natural Materials, Flexible, repurposed
Figure 95: Table - Design Guidelines
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