Standards and Criteria For School Facilities in Abu Dhabi

DESIGN MANUAL
Standards and Criteria for

School Facilities in Abu Dhabi
Infrastructure and Facilities
Management Division
Educational Facilities
March 2012
Executive Summary and Introduction
School Design
School Sites
Performance Standards
Design Strategies and Processes
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This Design Manual is intended to guide the professionals who are ultimately commissioned
to create the architectural designs for a new generation of schools in Abu Dhabi. It touches on
issues ranging from planning of the location of new schools, recommending the type of schools
to build, to a detailed description of ADECs functional, construction, operational and
aesthetical expectations. The language used herein is prescriptive and represents values that
have to be met or exceeded within a predetermined budget.
The standards and criteria presented in this Manual also serve as a yard stick against which
the adequacy of existing school buildings can be assessed on how they materially support and
compliment the ADEC mission. Also included in this Design Manual are a series of practical
examples that could be taken at face value, or developed further according to the particular
needs of each school design or community.
ADECs Educational Facilities Design Manual is a continuously evolving document that captures
and organizes current state-of-the-art ideas and practical solutions for ADEC school design. As
requirements evolve and new materials and construction techniques come to the market, further
updateds will be issued.
The underlying vision for this Design Manual is the result of intense interactions between ADECs
professionals in the Infrastructure and Facilities Division and a very wide representation of the
educational sector, ranging from curriculum development to school operations, as well as an
international group of consultants. The theme of supporting Learning Communities as a new
way of organizing learning spaces was the result of these discussions and has become one of the
central elements to be materialized in all the new school designs.
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ExecutiveSummary
InspiredbythetransformationthattheeducationalsystemisgoingthroughinAbu
Dhabi,thisDesignManualintendstosupporttheprocess.Thestandardsandcriteria
outlinedinthisdocumentestablishtheexpectationsforthenewfacilitiestobebuilt
andrenovated,insupportofanewwayofteaching,learningandmanagingschools
andotherbuildings.Schooldesignsthatarebasedonthestandardsandcriteriaincluded
inthisdocumentwillrepresentamajorstepforwardinmeetingthepromiseoutlinedin
theAbuDhabiEducationCouncilsStrategicPlanforP12Education.
ThesuccessfulapplicationofthestandardsandcriteriaestablishedinthisManualtosite
specificprojects,stillrequiresadegreeofinnovationandcreativity,forwhichADECcount
ingonallpartiesinvolvedinthedesignprocess.IncludedinthisDesignManualarease
riesofkeyperformanceindicatorsaboutmakingtheschoolbuildinghealthierandmore
comfortableinordertocreatetheconditionsforeverymemberoftheschoolcommu
nitytoperformattheirhighestpotential.Bysettingdimensionsandcharacteristicsof
spaces,andestablishingexpectationsforlight,temperature,ventilation,andindoorair
quality,ADECintendstocreateenvironmentsthatwillnotonlybeappropriateforlearn
ing,butalsobewelcomingandstimulatingforstudents,teachers,administratorsand
thecommunity.
Thenewlydesignedfacilitieswillencourageandsupportavarietyofindividual,small
groupandlargegrouplearningmodalities.Thesefacilitieswillcontainresourcesandspaces
thatwillenhancethedeliveryofpersonalizededucationalprogramsandservicestoallstu
dents,encouragestudenttostudent,adulttostudent,andadulttoadultcollaboration.The
newschoolstobebuiltwillbeplacesofcultureandtraditionthatreachouttolocalcommuni
tiesasmultifunctionallocalresourcesthatencourageparentsandfamiliestobecome
partnersintheeducationalprocess.Thesenewschoolswillembracequalityteaching
andlearninginwaysthatmeettheaspirationsoftheemirateofAbuDhabianditsfu
turegenerations.
Communitieswillhaveaspaceandafunctioninthenewschooldesigns.Usingthepur
poselydesignedcommunitymeetingroomastheirbase,parentsaretobewelcomedto
theschoolinavarietyofrolessuchasassistinginclasses,meetingwithteachers,plan
ningallschoolactivities,orthelike.Afterschoolhours,andsubjecttomanagement
agreements,differentportionsoftheschoolbuildingmaybeopentocommunitymem
bersforeducationalandrecreationalactivitiesincludingthegymnasium,swimmingpool,
auditorium,library,cafeteria,designandtechnologyworkshop,etc.Itisexpectedthat
thedesignqualityoftheschoolbuildingsdefinedinthisManual,includingaesthetics,
functionality,durability,costeffectiveness,sustainability,andlongtermplannedmain
tenance,willbeanassetforthelocalcommunityandserveasanexampletobefol
lowedbyothergovernmentandprivatefacilitiesinAbuDhabi.
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ChapterA
Introduction

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A.1
VisionforEducationand
SchoolDesigninAbuDhabi
Thecontextforcreatingdesignstandardsforworldclasseducationalfacilitiesfor
theEmirateofAbuDhabiwasinfluencedbymanyfactors,includingtheAbuDhabi
EducationCouncilsStrategicPlan20092019,thePlanAbuDhabi2030bythe
UrbanPlanningCouncil,andtheGuidelinesestablishedbytheAbuDhabiBrand
Office.
EducationalrequirementsareinspiredbytheeducationaltransformationthatADECis
goingthroughwhichestablishesthefollowingexpectedoutcomes:
Studentsreceivingmoreindividualizedteaching;
Teachersadaptingtheirteachingstrategiesandtechniquestomeet
Individualizedteachingthatwillhavepositiveeffectsonstudentmotivation
andsatisfaction;
Studentspreparedtoentertopuniversitieswithoutafoundationyear;
Teacherswithmoreoptionsintheclassroomandgreateropportunitiesof
higherperformance.
TheessenceofADECsvisionisthateducationshallbeorganizedaroundteaching
andlearningforindividualstudentsandsmallgroups,inlieuoflargeclassesand
largegroupswheretheteacheristhecentreofattention.Byconsideringthe
needsandinterestsofeachstudent,teacherscanaddressstudentreadiness,
motivationandsatisfactiononapersonallevelandcansignificantlyimprove
learningandtherebyreducetheneedforremedialstudiesand/orafoundation
yearattheendofCycleIII.Thenewschoolmodelwillexpectteacherstotreat
eachstudentindividually,andtocollaboratewitheachothertoprovidestudentsa
richerlearningexperience.
Conventionalstandanddeliverinstruction,onesubjectatatimeonafixed
schedule,severelylimitsindividualizedlearning.Thestandardscontainedinthis
DesignManual,therefore,describelearningspacesthatareorganizedaroundthe
philosophyofLearningCommunitieswhichmustallowandencouragetheuseof
variedmodesofinstructionsuitedtoachievingexceptionaloutcomesfor
individualstudentsandconsequentlytothewholeschool.
ADECsessentialaspirationsforallstudentsare:
Studentacademicperformancetobeatinternationallevels;
ImprovingaccesstoP12education;
Preparingofstudentstoenterhighereducationimmediatelyafter
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graduationfromsecondaryschool;
Strengtheningtheculturalengagementandthedevelopmentofactive
citizens.
Toachievetheseresults,theeducationalfacilitiesthatarerequiredtosupportthe
EmiratesP12studentsmustbedesignedtosustainmodernpedagogyandto
provideaflexible,safeandstimulatinglearningenvironmentwhichcomplements
ahighlyeffectiveteachingandlearningprocess.Suchfacilitiesmustprovidea
frameworktosupportstudentcentred,technologicallyandresourcerichlearning
acrossallcurricularareas,andserveasateachingandlearningresourceitself.
A.1
ADECsApproachtoSchoolDesign
ADECexpectsthatallschoolfacilitieswillbe:
EducationallyEffectiveprovidesuperiorteachingandlearning
environmentsthataccommodatespresentandfutureneeds.
StimulatingandVibrantprovideenvironmentsthatstimulatecreativityand
providevibrancy.
HealthyandProductiveenablestudentsandteacherstoachievemaximum
potentialbyprovidinghealthy,safe,andcomfortableenvironments.
CostEffectiveprovidefacilitiesthatsaveboth,capitalaswellasoperating
costsovertimebybeingefficienttobuild,maintain,andoperate.
Sustainableminimizeenvironmentalimpactsandmaximizetheuseof
nonpolluting,renewableresources.
CommunityCentredandCulturallyAppropriatecreateschoolsthatare
integralpartsoftheirsurroundingcommunities.
Whilethedesignoftheschoolbuildingswillbecompletedbycontracted
architecturaldesignfirms,ADECstillhasaveryactiverolethroughoutallphasesof
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thedesignprocess.Thiswillincludesettingallstandardsandcriteria,aswellas
monitoringtheentireprocessfrominceptiontothefinalconstruction
documentationfortender.TheFacilitiesManagementDivisionisresponsiblefor:
Planningthenumberandlocationofschoolstobebuiltorrenovatedevery
year;
Overseeingconstructionandmaintenanceofinfrastructureandschool
facilities
Developingandupdatingstandardsforschoolbuildings,furniture,
laboratories,etc.;
Providingqualityassuranceandqualitycontrol,andoverseeingthedesign
processofgovernmentschools,ADECprofessionalstaffwilltakeanactive
roleduringthedesignprocessinorderto:
Suggestoptions
Clarifyexpectation
Explainapprovedpolicies
Ensurecoordinationbetweentheparties
Assistwithcrossreferencingexperiencesamongconsultants
Alertteamsaboutpossibleslippagesofscheduleorbudget
ReviewdesignsubmissionsforcompliancewithDesignManualand
ADECspolicies
Recommendtheapprovalofeachdesignphase
AlltherequirementsandstrategiesdefinedinthisManualmustbefollowedvery
closely,althoughcreativityandinnovationshouldalsobeanintegralpartofthe
designprocess.Designteamsareencouragedtoseeksolutionsthatheighten
educationaleffectivenessandprovidelongtermvalue.Imaginationshouldbeput
toworkbylookingatexamplesofotherbuildingtypes,solutionsalreadyadopted
inotherlatitudeswithsimilarclimateandsocioeconomicconditions,bya
thoroughreviewofthelatestpublications,andactiveparticipationintrade
events.Inspirationaboutimages,shapes,texturesandcolorsshouldbedrawn
fromthecommunityandculturalcontextwhichtheprojectwillserve.Respectfor
localcultureandnaturalenvironmentaremandatory,thoughdesignsolutionsmust
alsoseekcreativeapproachestohighlightandaddvaluetothelocalcontext.
Byimplementingbothpassiveandactivestrategiesitisexpectedthatnew
facilitieswillminimizeenergywastewhilealsogeneratingasignificantportionof
theenergytheyconsume,onsite.Itisalsointendedthatstudentsand
communitieswillhavetheopportunitytomonitorthesestrategiesandeventually
becomealeadingforceinspreadingideasandspecificactionsonthebenefitsof
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sustainableschoolbuildingsthroughouttheEmirateandbeyond.
A.2
TheConceptofLearningCommunities
Theconceptoflearningcommunitieshavebeenevolvingfordecadesundermany
differentnames:schoolswithinaschool,pods,houses,families,academiesand
smalllearningcommunities.Allsharecommoncharacteristicsandobjectives:
Schoolsaresubdividedintosmallgroups/communitiesofteachersand
studentspossiblyservingoneormultiplegradelevelsatthesametime.
Theobjectiveistocreateanintimateenvironmentinwhichteachersand
studentscanworktogetherovertimeandgettoknoweachotherwell.
Thedrawingbelowrepresentsthreeofthetenpossibledegreesofopennessof
theeducationalspaceprovidedbyourconsultants.Wearecurrentlyadoptingthe
LearningStudioModel(4)thatcouldovertimebetransformedintoaLearning
SuiteModel(7)bysimplybringingdownsomestrategicallylocatedpartitions.The
StudentAdvisoryModel(9)isconsideredasuperiorlevelofintegrationthatmay
possiblybeachievedafterwehadafullevaluationofourdesigns.
InaLearningCommunity:
Everystudentiswellknownbyoneormoreteachersandtheirlearning
needsaretreatedindividually.
Thecoredisciplinesarecombinedintoanintegratedlearningprogram.
Studentsandteachersspendmostofeachdayworkingwithintheirlearning
communityandgointothelargerschoolforspecializedstudiessuchas
physicaleducation,thelibraryandfoodservices.
Teachersdrawontheirindividualexpertise/skillswhilecollaboratingacross
disciplines.Teachershavetheproximityneededtoconvenientlytalkabout
instructionandtheirstudentseveryday,orasneeded.
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Theteachersineachcommunitycollectivelydefinehowclassroomspace
andtimearetobeused.Instructionalmethods,includingtechnology,the
sizesandnatureofeverchangingstudentgroups,andhowthedisciplines
withinthecommunityaretobeintegratedisfacilitatedbyabuildingdesign
thatisflexible.
Typically,aLearningCommunitywillbecomprisedof:
Fourtofiveclassrooms
Onescience/artroom
Abreakoutspace
Teachersstations
Storageandtoilets.
Student/teacherconfigurationscouldbeasflexibleasbelow:
Outside learning areas provide additional opportunities for student and teacher
interactioninadifferentsetting.
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A.3
ContentandOrganizationoftheManual
ThisDesignManualcontainsdesignstandards,criteriaandminimumrequirements
towhichthedesignofallnew,renovatedandexpandedschoolsmustadhere.Itis
used in site selection, the writing of the brief of each particular project, and it is
givenatthebeginningofthedesignprocess,tothearchitecturaldesignfirmsand
project managers to guide the development of our school designs. Specific goals
ofthisDesignManualare:
Establishoptimalstandardsandcriteriaforschooldesign.
Providedesignguidancethroughdefiningstrategiesforprojectdesignteamsto
workwith.
Ensure that requirements are followed through setting on specific processes
anddeliverable.
The drawings contained herein are indicative of ADECs expectations under ideal
circumstances.Siteconstraintsoradditionalprogrammaticrequirementsmaylead
to slightly different solutions, in which case constant communication with ADEC
willberequiredtoassuretheapprovalofanydeviationsfromthisManual.
AelectroniccopyoftheDesignManualwithpossibleupdatesandaddendumcan
befoundat:
Forupdatespleasegoto:http://www.adec.ac.ae
andfollowPublicationslink.
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B.1
SchoolAreaofInfluence
Schoolbuildingsaretoprovideservicetothesurroundingcommunityforwhich
theyhavebeenstrategicallylocated,configured,andsized.Toachievethis,a
rationalprocessthatincludesdemographicandterritorialanalysisshallbe
followed.
ADECexpectsthatapproximately1/3ofstudentswillwalktoandfromschool
whiletravellingnotmorethan5to10minutesonsafesecondarystreets;1/3of
studentswillbedroppedoffandpickedupbytheirparentsbytravellingnomore
than10to20minutesbyprivatetransport;and1/3,dependingontheageand
maturityofthestudents,willarriveatschoolandreturnhomeinschoolbusesby
travellingbetween20to30minutes.Theseproportionsmaybedifferent,
communitybycommunity,andmaychangeovertime,dependingonthe
availabilityandcharacteristicsofpublictransportation.
Thereisagreatbenefitinlocatingnewschoolfacilitiescentrallyinthe
communitiestheyserve.Thisisparticularlyimportantinnewdevelopmentswhere
existsanopportunityforplanningschoolfacilitiesatthesametimeashousingand
otherpublicfacilities.
Thefirststepindeterminingthespecificrequirementsforanewschoolfacilityis
toestablishthecharacteristicsofthepopulationitwillserve,whetherEmirati
nationals,expatsoramixedpopulationIneachcasethestandardstobeapplied
forthesevariedpopulationsaredifferent,andwillaffectthedesignofproposed
structures.Thesecondstepistoconductastudytoestablishtheagecomposition
ofthecommunity,andtoestablishwhatwillbethedemandforeducational
servicesinaplanninghorizonofatleastfiveyears.
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Ethnicandnationallines,aswellasphysicaldisruptionssuchashighways,creeks,
andotherbarriers,shouldbetakenintoconsiderationwhendeterminingthe
catchmentareaforaschoolfacility.Potentialdifferentialinstudentyieldsand
communityexpectationswillalsobeimportantfactorsinschoollocationdecisions
andterritorialdistribution.
Whenprivateschoolservicesareavailable,orpossible,inacertaingivenarea,the
demandonADECsschoolscanbediscountedtoaratewhichwillbedetermined
byADEConcasebycasebasis.UnlessotherwiseindicatedbyADEC,mostof
schoolfacilitiesshallbeplannedforasinglegender.Thiswillrequirethedesignof
anequivalentfacilityfortheothergendertobelocatedinthesamecommunity.
Forexample,ifinagivenareathereisapotentialenrolmentof2500studentsfor
CycleI,aprovisionshallbemadetohavetwoschoolsfor1250each,oneforboys
andoneforgirls.Ifthepotentialenrolmentis1250studentsorlessatwogender
schoolisneeded.KindergartenswillmixgendersandbeattachedtogirlsCycle1
schoolsunlessotherwisestipulatedbyADEC.
Twogenderschoolswillrequireslightlybiggersitesbecauseoftheduplicationof
somefacilitiesandtheneedforsegregationofaccessandegress.Indensely
consolidatedurbansettings,theoptionofusingcommunityfacilitiesforschool
useshouldbeconsideredwhilekeepinginmindthatstudentsafetyandsecurityis
paramount.Conversely,andprovidedtheappropriateuseagreementsarein
force,schoolfacilitiesshallalsobeusedbycommunities,afterschoolhours.Itis
consideredthathavingparentsandfamilymembersincloserelationshipwiththe
school.
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B.2
SchoolTypeandSize
Therequireddimensionsoftheschoolsitewillbedeterminedbythefollowing
variables:
Thepopulationofschoolagechildrenlivingwithintheboundariesofthe
catchmentareaasdeterminedbyunobstructedtraveldistances.
Thetypeofschool(Kindergarten,CycleI,II,orIII)neededinthecommunity
anditsspecificprogrammaticneeds.
Considerationoftheefficientuseofspace,includinganadequateallowance
forexpectedgrowth.
Indenseurbanareas,thestackingofsomeeducationalspace, administrative,and
serviceareaswillbepermittedastoallowforotherfunctionalareastobeonthe
groundfloorsuchas:kindergartenclassrooms,classroomsforlowergradesin
CycleIschools,kitchensandplayfields.Preferably,CycleIschools,willnotexceed
agroundplusonefloorconfigurationandCycleIIandIIIschoolswillnotexceeda
groundplustwofloorsconfiguration.Inextremesituations,otherconfigurations
couldbeacceptable,butonlyafterconsiderationisgiventothepossibilityof
providingundergroundparking,rooftopphysicaleducationfacilities,and/orthe
useforschoolpurposeofnearbycommunityfacilitieslikeauditoriums,swimming
pools,etc.
CycleIschoolstudentswillfeedintoCycleIIschoolsandsubsequentlyCycleII
schoolswillfeedstudentsintoCycleIIIschools.Ideally,thethreetypesofschools
willbeclosetoeachother,andthesamegroupofstudentswillmoveseamlessly
fromoneschooltothenext,Asurbanandregionalnetworksaregenerally
irregular,anoverallapproachshouldbeadoptedlookingattheschoolnetwork,
asawhole,usinggeographicinformationsystemstoexplorepossiblealternatives.
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ThecombinationofschoolsoftwoormoredifferentCyclesononesiteis
acceptableinareaswherelowstudentpopulationscouldleadtounderutilized
schoolfacilities.Ingeneralterms,itisadvisabletohaveakindergartenonthe
samesiteasaCycleIschool.Standalonekindergartensareacceptablewherethe
serviceisnotavailablewithinareasonablewalkingordrivingdistance.
TypicallyforaCycleIschoolfor1250students,thetotalbuiltuparearequired
wouldbe18,000m
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B.3
SiteSelectionCriteria
Sitedimensionsshallbesufficienttoaccommodatethebuildingfootprinttothe
mostfavourableorientations,adequateoutdoorlearningandphysicaleducation
spaces,accesstoconvenientparking,andhavewelldesignedpedestrianand
vehicularpaths,aswellasamplegreenarea.Exceptindenselypopulatedurban
areasschoolsitesshouldprovidefornotlessthana30%increaseinthefootprint
againsteitherpossiblegrowthortheadditionofotherfacilities.
Siteselectionwillstartwiththeanalysisofseveralpossibleoptionsthataretobe
gradedinconsiderationofsafety,suitabilityandconvenience.Thecostofland
shallnotbeaconsiderationforsiteselection.Ifnosuitablesiteisfoundinagiven
communitythatneedsaschool,achangeoflanduseand/orthedemolitionof
existingstructuresinanappropriatelocationshallbeaddressedwiththe
pertinentauthorities.
Characteristicsofundesirablesitesforschooldevelopmentinclude:
Siteswithin3kmofanexistingairportrunwayorapotentialairportrunway
includedinanairportmasterplan.Thedistanceshallbemeasuredfromthe
nearestportionoftherunwaytothemostadjacentportionoftheschool
site.
Siteswithinpotentiallyunsafedistancesfromhighvoltagepower
transmissionlines.Distancesarefromtheedgeofthepowerlineeasement
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tothenearestportionoftheschoolsite.Restrictionsareasfollows:
30mfromaneasementfora50133kVline.
Siteson,oradjacentto,sitescontainingtoxicorhazardoussubstances.
Restrictionsareasfollows:
Landfillordumpareas.
Proximitytochemicalplants,oilfields,refineries,fuelstoragefacilities,
nucleargeneratingpowerplants.
Agricultureareaswhereheavyuseofpesticidesorfertilizershavebeen
heavilyused.
Siteswithin100mofcellular/mobiletelephonetowers.
Siteswithin500mofanyfacilitythatmightemitorhandlehazardous
materials,substancesorwastes.Distancesarefromtheedgeofthenearest
portionofthefacilitysitetothenearestportionoftheschoolsite.
Siteswithaboveorbelowgroundunprotectedpressurizedgas,orgasoline
pipelines.
Siteswithin500mofaneasementofanabovegroundorunderground
unprotectedhighpressurewaterpipeline.
Siteswithin100mofmajorpropanestoragetanksoragasstation.
Sitesthatarewithin400mofmalls,movietheatres,universities,orother
placesofgreatattractionofpeopleandcars.
Sitesnearmajorhighways,streets,railtracksorstationsthatproducesource
ofexcessivelevelsofnoiseand/orpollution.
Siteswithanexcessiveslopethatwouldcreateanexcessivelyhighdemand
forcostlydesignfeaturessuchasretainingwalls,earthworkremovalor
redistribution,ramps,orstepping.
Siteswithin300mofmajorhospitalorfirestation.Distancesarefromthe
edgeofthenearestportionofthefacilitysitetothenearestportionofthe
schoolsite.
Siteswithin800mofmajorroadwayswhereexplosivesmightbecarriedand
within500mwherecombustibleorpoisonousgasesaretransported.
Sitesthatwouldadverselyaffectthelocalenvironmentorwouldnotbeable
toserveasanamenitytothelocalcommunity.
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B.3
SiteSecurityandSiteAccess
Learningactivitiesrequiresecurablesitesthatfeaturecontrolledaccessforthe
protectionofthestudents,staffandvisitors.Thefollowingarethemostimportant
requirementsforallschoolprojects:
Perimeterwallsand/orfencesaroundschoolsitesthatprovidesecurityfor
theentirecampus,includingplayfieldsandgreenareas.Fencesand/orwallsat
boysschoolsmaybeofamoreopendesignwhichallowforviewsintothe
campus.Girlsschoolsmusthaveamoreopaquedesignthatprohibitsviews
totherecreationalandsportsareasoftheschoolcampus.
Whenpossible,wallsandfencingshallbeintegratedintoarchitectural
designstoenhanceandcomplimentthecharacteristicsofbuildingsthat
occupythecampus.Designersareencouragedtofindinterestingtextures,
colorsandshapesforperimeterwalls.Perimeterwallsshallnotblockviews
totheentranceoftheschoolandtotheaccesstocommunityfacilities.
Gatesataccesspointsfortheloadingdockareaforkitchensandheavy
equipmentshouldhavetheshortestpossibledistancetopublicstreets.
Gatesshallopenthefullwidthoftheaccessdrivesandbetheheightofthe
adjacentperimeterwalls.Serviceentriesshallbeawayfrommainentrances
providedforstudentsandcommunities.
Buildingfaadesshalltobedesignedandintegratedvisuallywiththe
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boundarywallandlandscape.
Speciallymarkedentrylocationsintocommunityusespacesshallbe
provided.
Clearandsaferoutesforcommunityusespacesfrompublicwaysandfrom
parkingareasshallbeprovided.Lightingsystemstoconnectschool
entrances,walkways,andparkingareasfornightusebythecommunityshall
bedesigned.
Awelldefinedshadedpedestrianpathshallbeestablishedfromtheparking
anddropoffareastothemainentrance.
Conductshadestudiestoensurepropershadingofpathwaysanddropoff
areas.
Visualsupervisionofthemainentryfromadministrativeareas,shallbe
provided.
SchoolsthatintegratedifferentCyclesintoasinglecampusshallfeature
separateentrancesforeachCyclegroup.
Schoolsitesformorethan1500studentsshallbeconsideredasvery
exceptionalanddesignsfortheselargecampusesshallallowformultiple,
smalleranddistinct,entryareasforeachcyclewithintheschool.
Blindspotsthatprohibittheabilityofthestafftoadequatelysuperviseall
areasofthesiteandwithintheschoolshallbeavoided.
Singleriserchangeinlevelisatrippinghazardandisnotallowedinanypart
ofthesite.Ifleveldifferenceisrequired,aminimumoftworisersshallbe
provided.Iftheleveldifferenceismorethan450mm,thenfallprotection
likerailingsshallbeprovided.
Provideswingtypesteelgateincertainlocationstocontrolaccessto
parkinglotsand/ordropoffareas.Thesewouldbestudiedandresolvedon
casebycasebasisinearlysitedesign.Insomeurbansituations,twoway
communicationatthegatemaybeneeded.
B.4
Parking,PickupandDropOff
Sitedesignsforparking,pickupanddropoffshallbedevelopedinamannerthat
allowsconvenientaccesstotheschoolbuildingwithouttheneedforpedestrians
tocrossmajorflowsoftraffic,ortotravelsignificantdistancesfromtheparking
lottotheschoolentrance.Thefollowingaretheprimaryrequirementsfor
parking,pickupanddropoff:
Distancesbetweenparkinganddropoffareasandschoolmainentrance,
shallbeasshortaspossible.
Staffandvisitorparkingspacesshallbeshaded.
Clearsignageforvisitorsfromparkingareastopedestrianentry,busdrive,
serviceentry,dropoff/pickupinshallbeprovidedbothArabicandEnglish.
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TrafficsignageshallconformtobothADECandlocalrequirements.
Anaccessibleentryrouteforthosewithphysicaldisabilitiesfrom
handicappedparkingspacesshallbeprovided.
Avoidmountablecurbsatentrancesanddropoffstoavoidunauthorized
parkingonpedestrianareas.
Designcurbscarefullysothattheydonotallowvehiclestoparkonthe
sidewalksandhardscapes.Usedecorativeplantingandbollards,ifneeded.
Pickupanddropoffdrivewaysshallbelocatedoffsecondaryroadways.
Pickupanddropoffdrivewaysshallbelocatedsuchthatnostudentshall
crossvehiculartrafficwhendroppedoff.
Dropofflanesshallallowforaminimumqueueof10carsand4schoolbuses
atanygiventime,butitisnotintendedthatbuseswillparkonschool
grounds.
ParkingspacesaspertheDepartmentofTransportationrequirementsshall
beprovided.
Carandbusdropoffandpickupareasshallbeseparated.
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Landscape
Schoolfacilitiesshallbedesignedfromtheinsideout,givingprimaryimportance
toaddressingfunctionalissuesderivedfromtheneedsofthelearningprocess.
Outdoorlearningspacesshouldbeinvitingsocial,recreationalandeducational
spacesthatcanbeusedtoteachabouttheenvironment,naturalscience,aswell
asbesafeplacesinwhichtodoresearchandconductexperiments.Outdoor
learningareasshallbedesignedasinvitingplacesforstudentstoreadorconduct
theirstudyinaquietsetting.Themostimportantrequirementsinclude:
Schoolfacilitiesshallbedesignedgivingtheupmostimportancetoaddress
functionalissuesderivedfromthelearningprocessneeds.Outdoorlearning
spacesarewonderfulsocial,recreationalandeducationalspacesthat,used
wellcanteachchildrennotonlyabouttheenvironment,butalsoabout
science,research,experimentsamongstotherthingsenhancingscienceand
literacyprograms.
Outdoorlearningareasaregreatplacestohavestudentsreadstoriesand
engageintheirbookinaquietsetting.Teacherscantakestudentson
naturetours,bugandleafhunts,andlearningabouttheoutdoorworldin
anoutdoorsetting.
Schoolplaygroundsareveryimportantforthedevelopmentofachildand
notjustforplaybutfordevelopmentofcognitiveandmotorskillsforyoung
growingbodies.Theplaygroundequipmentshouldbeageappropriateand
properlydesignedtobenefitthechildsdevelopment,encouragingchildrento
exertthemselves,buildstrengthandimprovelifetimebenefitsinimproved
healthandfitness.
Designbuildingsuchthataninternalshadedcourtyardiscreatedthatmaybe
usedforassemblypurposesforthewholeschool(oreachgenderinmixed
genderschool.
Providecleardelineationofthemainentrytotheschoolwhichshouldre
emphasizewitharchitecturalanddecorativeelementslikemuralsandwater
fountainsandwellasshadesandprotectionfromtheweather.
Outdoorlearningareasthatareappropriatelyshaded.
Designsthatdonotcreateexcessivelylongnarrowspacesbetween
buildingsandtheperimeterwallsorfences.
Outdoorspacesshouldprovideatleast5meterscleardistancebetween
buildingsandperimeterwallsandfences,whilelimitingthelengthofsuch
spacestonolongerthan30metersinanystraightparallelsituation
Shouldprovidecleardelineationofthemainentrytotheschoolwhich
shouldbeemphasizedwitharchitecturalanddecorativeelementslike
murals,sculpturesandwaterfountains,aswellasshadeandprotectfrom
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Mainacademicareasshallbesituatedonareasofthesitethatofferthe
mostprivacyforstudentsandteachers.
Dropoffandparkingareasshallbeoutoftheboundarywallsaslongasthey
arewithintheschoolsitelimitsandthereisvisualadultsupervision.
Landscapedesignshouldenhancethevisualqualityofschoolcampuswhile
improvingthemicroclimateandofferinglearningopportunities
Localsitevegetationshallbepreserved.
Noninvasive,indigenousvegetationoradaptedsuitablevegetationshallbe
adopted.
AgeappropriateoutdoorplaygroundequipmentisrequiredinallCycleI
schools.
Physicaleducationfieldsforstudentsshouldbeabletodoubleuptobeused
bycommunitiesfortrainingandcompetition,butwillnotrequirebleachers
unlessbyaspecificcommunityrequirementandunderspecialmanagement
agreements.Designthefieldstoaccommodatebleachersinthefutureif
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CommunityIntegration
Schoolshavethepotentialtobeintegralpartsofcommunitylife.Theinvolvement
offamiliesandprominentmembersofsocietyineducation,throughtheshared
useoffacilitiescanpositivelyinfluencethecultureofschoolsaswellasimpact
positivelyonthesurroundingsociety.Further,thiswillhelptobuildapolitical
constituencythatshowssupportforpubliceducationandemphasizetoeducators
theirresponsibilityforongoingimprovements.
Parentalcooperationincreasesconfidenceinteachersandadministrators,reduces
behaviourproblems,andboostsstudentachievement;italsodemonstratesto
educatorsthatparentsspecifically,andtheadultcommunityatlarge,areproactive
participantsintheeducationprocess.
Educationalfacilitiesshallbedesignedtomeetavarietyofcommunityneedsby:
Helpingmeetsomeofthecommunityseducational,recreational,and
wellnessneeds.
Beingaccessibletopeopleofallagesandphysicalabilities.
Encouragingactiveparentalinvolvementandpresenceinschoolactivities.
Supportingrelationshipswithlocalbusinessesthatareproductiveto
studentsandsupportiveofthelocaleconomy.
Promotingparticipationbymembersofthecommunityinavarietyofways,
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Includingmentorships,apprenticeshipsandotherlearningopportuni
tiesbasedonworkandservice.
Containingsharedpublicspacesthatareaccessibleyearround,onal
ternateschedules.
Beingplaceswherecreativespaceconfigurationsexpandschooluse,
wherelearningoccursafterschool,atnight,andonweekends,and
whereschooltoschoolpartnerships,linkswithbusinesses,andcol
laborationswithhighereducationareencouragedandsupported.
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C.1
TheEducationalProgramAnalysis
Theeducationalprogramanalysisisthebasisforthespaceprogramming.Each
educationalspacehasanhourlyavailabilitywhichistheresultofmultiplyingthenumber
ofperiodsaweek,timesthenumberofdaysinaweek,whichforADECsschooliseither
35or45hoursperweek.Suchavailabilityisusuallydiscountedbyautilizationfactor
thatrangesbetween80to90%.Theuserequirementsforeachspacearedeterminedby
thenumberofperiodsaweekthataparticularsubjectistaughtinaparticularspace,times
thenumberofstudentgroupsthattakeaparticularsubject.Theformulautilizedto
qualifythenumberofspacesforeachspecializeroomisthefollowing:
Apply86%utilizationfactorforallcyclesandsubjects.
PeriodsperweekpersubjectinCycleI
PeriodsperweekpersubjectinCycleIIandIII
Numberof
specialized
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Numberofperiods
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Numberofgroups/
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Numberofperiods
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Optimalconfigurations
Ideallythetotalenrolmentofaschoolbuildsinincrementsof20forkindergartens
andinincrementsof25forCycleIand30forCycleIIandCycleIII.Therefore,full
cohortsofstudentsaremultiplesof20,25or30timesthenumberofgradesper
Cycle.
Other configurations are acceptable as well, but they will require mixing grade
levelsinLearningCommunities,orpossiblyhavingsomeadditionalclassroomsout
oftheLearningCommunityconfiguration.
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Spaceprograms
Thetypesandnumbersofspacesrequiredtosupporttheeducationalprogram
aredeterminedindiscussionsandcalculationsdonewiththeeducatorsand
schooloperators.Foreachparticularproject,sitespecificspaceprogramare
determinedbymultiplyingthenumberofstudents/users/groupsbytheunitarea
inm2foreachparticularspace.Atypicalexampleisprovidedbelow:
TwogenderCycleI(1250Students)plusKG
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LearningCommunity.Kindergarten.
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TheLearningCommunityiscomprisedof4or5Classroomsplusalargermultipurpose
roomforuseasalaboratory,art,scienceorICTasperthespaceprogram.,plusa
Teacher'sWorkSpace,Storageandtoilets.
Classrooms
Function
Teaching,learning,inmultiplemodalities.
Students,Teachersworkinvariedsizegroupsandspacesforvariedperiodsoftime
eachday,1Teacher+1AideperclassroominCycleI.

SpatialRelationships
ClassroomaccessiblefromtheBreakoutSpacewithineachLearningCommunity.No
directaccessfromschoolsgeneralcirculation.
PartitionbetweenClassroomandBreakoutSpacetobeapproximately50%clear
glassandoperabletoopen/connecttwoareasandfacilitatemovementandvisual
contactofstudentsandteachers.
EachClassroomshallbelinkedtotheBreakoutspacebyatransparentsolid,sound
resistantslidingorfoldingpanel.
ProvideindirectaccesstoOutdoorLearningAreasthroughtheBreakoutspacein
Grades1through12.InKindergartenclassrooms,providedirectaccessfromthe
ClassroomtoOutdoorLearningAreas.
Character&Ambiance
Squareoralmostsquareroomproportions.
Highdegreeofflexibility,fixedcaseworklocatedalongonewallforkindergarten
andCycleIclassrooms.Basecabinetheightstobe65cmforKGand70cmforCycle
I.SpaceswithinClassroomcanbedefinedbyarearugs,furniturethatteacher/
studentscanrearrange.
Naturallight,view/accesstoexterior/OutdoorLearningArea.Naturallightmustbe
controlledarchitecturally(viaorientation,overhangs,externalshadingdevices)to
minimizeheatgainandglarewithinspace.Designforcomfortwithoutanyshadesor
blindswithintheclassroom
Mustbeabletovaryartificiallightlevelwithinroomdimmersand/orswitching
Providetwo(2)markerboardswithinteractivewhiteboardinthemiddle.
Exploreoptionswallsurfacesfordisplayofteacher&studentmaterials.Orprovide
tackboardsfordisplayofstudentwork.
EachClassroominaLearningCommunitymustmeetthesecriteria,buteachcan
incorporatefeaturestoallowthestudentsandteacherstobecreative.
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Science/ArtLaboratory
Function
Multipurposespacethatmaybeusedforallscience(chemistry,physics,biology,
etc.)andforstudentartandotherprojectwork.
Highlyflexiblewithperimetercaseworkandsinks.Loosetablesandchairsincentre.
Shouldbeabletorearrangespaceforlaboratoryandlectureinstructional
configurations.
DesignatedonelaboratoryasachemistrylaboratoryincycleIII.
AccessibletoBreakoutSpaceandschoolcirculation.
MustbeadjacenttoStorage/PreparationRoom.
Therewillbe2separatedoorstotheScience/ArtsLaboratory,onewithaccessfrom
thegeneralschoolcirculationtoallowflexibilityforstudentsfromotherlearning
communitytousethespace.
Character&Ambiance
Rectangularspace(1:2)withsubstantialperimeterforcasework,display,withsome
visualconnectiontoBreakoutspace.
Basecabinetheightstobe70cmhighforCycleI,80cmhighforCycleIIand85cm
highforCycleIII.
Naturallight,view/accesstoexterior.Naturallightmustbecontrolled
architecturally(viaorientation,overhangs,externalshadingdevices)tominimize
heatgainandglarewithinspace.Shallprovideshades/blindswithinspacetodarken
roomforprojectionsandexperiments.
Mustbeabletovaryartificiallightlevelwithinroomwithdimmersand/orswitching.
Providetwo(2)markerboardswhichmaybeusedforprojection
Providewallsurfacesfordisplayofteacher&studentmaterials.
Providetwo(2)markerboardswithinteractivewhiteboardinthemiddle.
Exploreoptionswallsurfacesfordisplayofteacher&studentmaterials.Orprovide
tackboardsfordisplayofstudentwork.
GraphicsandspaceforgraphicsaboutArabachievementsinscienceandart.
Storage/PreparationRoom
Function
Storage,PrepRoomtosupportinstructioninScience,Art,ProjectLaboratory.One
CycleIIIPrepRoomwillbedesignatedastheChemistryPrepRoomandwillbe
requiredtomeetlocalcodesinadditiontotherequirementsidentifiedinthe
InteriorStandards.
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Forstorageofequipmentandsupplies,forteacherpreparationofmaterialsfor
classesinadjacentspace.
Mustbeadjacentto,accessiblefromLaboratory,ScienceRoomsandArtRooms.
Character&Ambiance
Naturallight/windowspreferred.
BreakoutSpace
Function
CentralspaceofLearningCommunitywhichlinks,organizesallotherspaces,allows
individualandteamactivities.
Highlyflexiblespacewhichhousesmultiplefunctions,modesofinstruction,large/
smallgroups,individualstudy,projectworkandcirculation.
Spacesupervisedbyteachersfromwithinthespace,fromtheClassroomsandfrom
theTeacherWorkSpace.
Teaching/learningemploysmultiplemodesofinstruction,occursinClassrooms,and
Breakoutspace.Students,teachersworkinvariedsizegroupsandspacesforvaried
periodsoftimeeachday.
CycleIInstructionalactivitiescaninclude::
Wholegroupfineartsorstorytellingactivities.
Guestspeakersandotherpresentations.
Integrated,multiagedlearning(eg.,interviewingstudentsfromolder/younger
grades,peermonitoring,peertutoring).
Smallgroupwithteacherfordifferentiation(accelerationorremediationpullout
groupsforreading/math).
CycleIIInstructionalactivitiescaninclude:
Smallgroupresearch.
Interdisciplinaryprojects(humanitiesormath/sciencecollaboratorstudy/research.
Preparationareaforstudentpresentations.
Presentationsofprojectsetc.bystudents,andguestpresentations.
Instructional&/orbehaviouralinterventionoracceleration.
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CycleIIIInstructionalactivitiescaninclude:
AlloftheaboveforCycleIandII.
Projectbasedlearning.
Careerinvestigation,interestbasedgroupsforguestspeakers,research,etc.
ProfessionalLearningactivitiescaninclude:
Peerobservationanddiscussionforteachers.
Actionresearch&collaboratorexploration.
Professionallearningcommunities(i.e.,teachersmeetingingroupsof35foracross
gradesand/ordisciplinesforstudyandhoningtheircraft)

Character&Ambiance
Flexiblespacewithnaturallight/glazingpreferred.
Columnswithinthespacearenotacceptable.
OutdoorLearning
Function
Multipurposeoutdoorspaceforindividualandgroupinstruction.ScienceandArt
projectsexperienceandinteraction.
Directaccessfromlearningcommunitybreakoutspace.
Character&Ambiance
Shadedforoptimumuse.
Flexibledesign.
TeacherWorkSpace
Function
Space for teacher planning, discussions, team teaching planning, discussions on
studentindependentdevelopmentplans(IDPs)etc.
Directaccessfromlearningcommunitybreakoutspace.
Character&Ambiance
Pleasant, creative, open to breakout, direct communication with breakout, inviting
tostudents.
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FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooringforCycleI;Ceramic/Porcelain/terrazzo
tilesforCycleII,III.ArearugsinKG.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,paintwithatleasttwotackboardsor
tackabledisplaysurface.Ceramictilesto600mmabovecounters.
Opaqueportionsofanyoperablewallstobevinylwithadequateacoustical
properties.Transparentpartsoftheoperablepartitionstobedoublepane,
transparentglass.Operablewallstobewithheavydutyhardwareinbrushed
stainlesssteel.
CEILINGS:
Nodropceilings.Acousticceiling,3minheightminimum.Direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
DoorstoopentotheoutsideofClassroom;30x40cm(min.)safetyglassvision
panel;prefervisionpanelofwidthofthedoorwithhalftheheightofthedoor.
Onewayprivacyglass,insulated,loweglazinginexteriorwindowswithexterior
shadingdevice.
Noautomaticdoorclosers.Doortothelearningcommunitytohaveaholdopen
device.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Allfurnishingstobeflexible,moveableandageappropriate.
Providetables/chairsthatcanbearrangedinvariableconfigurations.
Provide1tallteacherscabinetand8linearmetersofopenbasecabinetswith
shelvesinCycleIschoolswithcounterheightof700mm.
MountwhiteboardsandtackboardsinCycleIwithbottomat700mmabove
finishedfloorandinCycleIIandIIIatwithbottomat850mmoffabovefinished
floor;withsolidsurface,marbleorgranitecountertop.
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FLOORS:
HeavydutyCeramic/porcelaintiles.
AntichemicalsacidresistantceramicflooringfortheChemistrylaboratoryinCycle
III
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,paintwithatleasttwotackboardsor
tackabledisplaysurface.Ceramictilesto600mmabovecounters.
Basecabinetheightstobe70cmhighforCycleI,80cmhighforCycleIIand85cm
highforCycleIII.
CEILINGS:
Nodropceilings.Acousticceiling,3minheightminimum.Direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Onewayprivacyglass,insulated,loweglazinginexteriorwindowswithexterior
shadingdevice.
Noautomaticdoorclosers.Doortothelearningcommunitytohaveaholdopen
device.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Fixedcabinetswithlaboratorytops(epoxyresin)aroundperimeterwithlaboratory
sinksat700mmforcycleIand850mmforcycleII&III.
Providetablesandchairsthatcanbearrangedinvariableconfigurations.
Provide one (1) mobile fume hood per floor in cycle II and III. Show location in all
sciencelaboratories.
1emergencyshower/eyewashstationinthedesignatedchemicallaboratory.
12linearmetersofbasecabinetsminimumandsixsinksminimumineachlaboratory.
Teacherdemonstrationtablewithwater,poweretc.intheonedesignatedchemical
laboratoryinthecycleIIIschools.
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FLOORS:
Ceramic,porcelainorgranitetiles.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,Ceramictile600mmovercounter.
CEILINGS:
Prefernodropceiling.Acousticceiling,3minheight,minimumIndirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorwith30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Tinted,insulatedloweglasswindowswith
exteriorshadingdevice.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Basecabinetswithonesinkatcounterheightwithepoxyresintops,sink,wall
mounteduppercabinets(allcabinetslockable)alongonewallandopenshelving.
Provideflatfilestorageforstudentartwork,instorageroomsdesignatedforart
storage.
BreakoutSpace
FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooringforCycleI;Ceramic/Porcelain/terrazzo
tilesforCycleII,III.ArearugsinKG.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,withtransparentwalls/folding/sliding
partitionsbetweenbreakoutandclassrooms.
CEILINGS:
Prefernodropceiling.Acousticceiling,3minheight,minimum.Direct/Indirect
lighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Ifprovided,tinted,insulatedglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Tables,chairs,somesoftloungeseating.Somemajlisseatinggroups.Nofixed
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FLOORS:
CycleI:Rubbertiles,CycleII&III:Hardscape
WALLS:
N/A
CEILINGS:
Eitherselfshadebybuildingorshadestructureorboth.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Providesomeeducationalplantmaterials,plantersforstudentuseand
instructions,someflexibleseatingareawithmulticonfigurationsforseating.
Shadedseatingareaforatleast30students.
TeacherWorkSpace

FLOORS:
SameasBreakoutspace
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster.Nowallbetweenbreakoutandteacherwork
space.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3minheightmin.,indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Workspacetobeopentobreakout.Ifprovided,windowstobetinted,insulatedlow
eglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Modulardesks,chairs,caseworkforstorage.
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FLOORS:
SameasBreakOutSpace.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,paint
CEILINGS:
Prefernodropceiling.Acousticceiling,3minheight,minimum.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Nowindows.

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Music.
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MusicRoom

Function
Oneforinstrumentalmusicinstructionandotherforvocalmusicinstructionand
practiceinsinglegenderschools.Intwogenderschools,seteachupforboth
instrumentalandvocal.
NeartoordirectlyaccessiblefromLearningCommunities.
NeartoorgoodaccesstoAuditorium.
Character&Ambiance
Closetosquareshapespace.Controllednaturallight.
Properacousticsformusic.
InstrumentsStorage
Function
Forstorageandmaintenanceofmusicalinstruments.
SomelargeinstrumentsmaybestoredinMusicRoom.
Adjacenttoand/oraccessiblefromInstrumentalMusicClassroom.
CycleIIandIIIschoolsonly.
Character&Ambiance
Storageroom.
Office
Function
Officeformusicteacher,musiclibrary/storage.
MustbeaccessiblefromandwithwindowtoMusicRoom.
Character&Ambiance
Efficientofficespacewithfilecabinetsformusicstorage.
Officetohavelockabledoor.Preferwithexteriorwindow.
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MusicRoom

FLOORS:
Carpet,AcousticNonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooring.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplasterandpaintwithappropriateacoustical
treatment
CEILINGS:
Acousticceilingwithfacetedpanelstodispersesound,3.6mheight.Direct/Indirect
lighting
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Windowstohavetinted,insulatedloweglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Chairsandstandsformusicians,cabinetforsoundsystem.Teacherdeskandchair,
smartboard,whiteboards,tackboards.
InstrumentsStorage
FLOORS:
Resilientsheetflooringvinylorlinoleum.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling,3minheight.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min)visionpanels.Nowindows.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Storageshelvingandinstrumentstoragecabinetsasappropriatetoinstruments.
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Office
FLOORS:
Resilientsheetflooringvinylorlinoleum.
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3minheightmin.Indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Opentomusicroom

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Deskandchairs.
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InformationandCommunicationTechnology.
Relationshipdiagram
InformationandCommunicationTechnology.
Example.FurnitureArrangements.

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ICTClassroom
Function
ComputerLaboratoriesforlearningandtestingforCycleIIandIII.CycleIICTis
taughtinclassroomsandbreakoutspaces,usinganywhereandanytimetechnology.
Adjacentindirectrelationshiptothelibrary.
Accessiblefromgeneralcirculation.
Character&Ambiance
Quietintimatelearningspace,temperaturecontrolforequipment.
ICTClassroom
FLOORS:
Carpet,NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooring(antistatic).Nofloorboxes
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,paintwithtackboardontwowalls.
CEILINGS:
Prefernodropceiling.Acousticceiling3minheight.Indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
UpperWindows.Avoiddirectimpactofsunonwindows.Preventglareoncomputer
screens.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Providetables/chairsthatcanbearrangedinvariableconfigurations.Provide1tall
teachercabinet.Atleast2tackboards;Providecablinginheavydutyplastic
raceways.
InformationandCommunicationTechnology;FunctionalRequirements
InformationandCommunicationTechnology;InteriorStandards
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Art.
Relationshipdiagram
Art.
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ArtClassroom
Function
Multipurposespacethatwillbeusedtodelivermostoftheartcurriculum.
Highlyflexiblewithperimetercaseworkandsinks.Loosetablesandchairsincentre
abletobeconfiguredtolaboratoryandlectureinstructionalconfigurations.
Accessibletomaincalculation.Couldbeonsecondfloor
MustbeadjacenttoStorage/PrepRoomsandKilnRoom
Character&Ambiance
Rectangularspace(1:2)withsubstantialperimeterforcasework,display,withsome
visualconnectiontooutdoors
Highdegreeofflexibilitywithfixedcaseworkonlyonlongwallsforsinksand
equipment/suppliesstorage.
Properlycontrollednaturallightandartificiallight,view/accesstoexterior.Provide
shades/blindswithinspacetodarkenroomasrequiredfordigitalprojectors.
Providewallsurfacesforteacher,studentmaterialsdisplay
Kiln
Function
Kilnroomforartprojects.
AdjacenttowithaccessfromtheArtClassroom.
Character&Ambiance
Theroomshouldbewellventilatedforquickdryingofprojects.Providekilnexhaust
hoodventedtoexterior
ArtStorage
Function
Storageforsuppliesandprojectsforart.
AdjacenttowithaccessfromtheArtClassroom.
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ArtClassroom
FLOORS:
Ceramic,terrazzoorcoloureddecorativeconcrete.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,paintwithtackboardontwowalls.Ceramic
tiles600mmabovecounters.
CEILINGS:
Prefernodropceiling.acousticpanels.Direct/Indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
2doorsateachendofclassroomspaceopeningtoschoolcirculation/breakout,
DoorstoswingtotheoutsideofClassroom;30x40cm(min.)safetyglassvision
Tinted,insulated,loweglazinginexteriorwindowswithexteriorshadingdevice

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Fixed12mlongcounterandcabinetsalongonelongwallwith3utilitysinks.min(45
cmx60cmx30cmdeep).
Providetablesandchairsthatcanbearrangedinvariableconfigurations.
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DesignandTechnology.
RelationshipDiagram
DesignandTechnology.
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FlexibleD&TStudio
Function
Openflexiblebaysforart,designandtechnologyprojectworkthatextendswhat
happensinLearningCommunities.
Possibleuseforroboticsandotherprojectbasedlearning.
Highlyflexibletoaccommodatefuturecareerprograms.
Shouldbeabletorearrangecentreofspacetosuitvariedneeds.
Shouldbelocatedclosetothecoreacademicareasoftheschooltobeaccessibleto
studentsfromallLearningCommunities.
MustbeadjacenttoStorage,andOffices
Shouldbeabletogettodockareaforsupplies,butdoesnotneedtobeadjacentto
dock
Character&Ambiance
Rectangularspacewithsubstantialperimeterforcasework,display.
Highdegreeofflexibilitywithfixedcaseworkonlyonlongwallsforsinksand
equipment/suppliersstorage.
Properlycontrollednaturalandartificiallight,view/accesstoexterior.Provide
shades/blindswithinspacetodarkenroomasrequiredbyprojects.
Providewallsurfacesforteacher,studentmaterials.
Storage
Function
StorageforsuppliesandprojectsrelatedtoDATStudio.
Easyaccessfromtheloadingdocktobringlargersupplies.
AdjacenttoDATStudio.
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FlexibleD&TStudio
FLOORS:
Sealedconcrete.
WALLS:
PaintedCMU.Ceramictilesto600mmabovecounters.
CEILINGS:
4 m (min.) clear height, exposed structure (paint) with pendant mounted fixtures,
exposedductwork,piping,conduits,etc.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
1 Overhead door to facilitate large project movement into and out of room to the
loading area. Other doors to be double doors and to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view
panelWindowstobetinted,insulatedloweglazingwithexteriorshadingdevices.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Furnishings,equipmenttovarywithinstructionalprogramstobehoused.
DesignandTechnology;InteriorStandards
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SpecialEducation.
Relationshipdiagram

SpecialEducation.
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MultipurposeSpecialEducationRoom
Function
Roomsforspecialeducationinstructionemployingmultiplemodesoflearning.
Distributethroughouttheschoolwithproximitytolearningcommunities.
Easyaccesstothedisabledtoiletwithchangetable.
Character&Ambiance
Flexiblearrangementfor68students,quietreadingarea,computerarea.Provide
wetplayareaforKGandGrades1,2and3.
Properlycontrollednaturalandartificiallight,view/accesstoexterior.Mayprovide
shades/blindswithinspacetodarkenroomasrequiredfordigitalprojectors.
Provideviewsintotheadjacentcirculationspace.
Providethree(3)markerboardswhichmaybeusedforprojection.
Provideone(1)tackboard.
Providewallsurfacesfordisplayofteacher&studentmaterials.
SpecialEducation/SpeechTherapyClassroom
Function
Officefor1andConferenceRoomfor6withcredenza/storage.
Accessible / Locate near at least one of the special education classrooms.
Availaboratoryleforspeechtherapy
Credenza/storage.
Character&Ambiance
Conferencetablefor6andasmallofficeworkspace.
Providewindowstoadjacentcirculationwithoperableblinds.
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SpecialEducation
Classroom/MultipurposeOffice
FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooringinCycleIschoolsandceramic,porcelain
orgranitetileandbaseorcoloredconcreteinCycleIIandIII.Arearugs
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,paintwithtackboardontwowalls.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3minheightmin.,indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doortohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Windows,ifprovided,tohavetinted,
insulatedloweglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Allfurnishingstobeflexible,moveableandageappropriate.Providetables/chairs
thatcanbearrangedinvariableconfigurations.
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Library.
Relationshipdiagram.
Library.
Example.Furniturearrangements.

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Library
Function
Display,storageanddistributionofbooksandotherlearningresources.
Placeforreading,research,learninglibraryskillsetc.
Libraryspaceforschoolaswellascommunityneeds.
TheLibrarymustallowforopenandflexibleaccesstoresourcesandlibraryservices
forindividuals,smallgroups,andatleastonegroupof30studentsatthetime.
DistributionofbookstoClassrooms.
Should be centrally located in school to be accessible to students from all Learning
Communities.
MustbeadjacenttoLibraryWorkroom/OfficeandICTClassrooms.
Shouldbeabletogettodockareaforsupplies,butdoesnotneedtobeadjacentto
dock.
Controlledaccessafterschoolhours.
Character&Ambiance
The Library should be welcoming, efficiently organized, exciting, and may include
thefollowing:
Softseatingforamajilis/readingarea
Displays
Paintings,posters,andstudentwork
Attractivecolorscheme
Other decorative features such as stuffed animals in Kindergarten and
ElementarySchools
Adequateandappropriatesignage
Glasstomaincirculation.
Computer area for a minimum 15 computers for inlibrary research; 2 for online
catalogue.Comfortablelayoutfortwostudentstousethesamecomputer.
Natural light, view/ access to exterior. Natural light must be controlled
architecturally (via orientation, overhangs, external shading devices) to minimize
heatgainandglare.
Provide ageappropriate environment. Group reading areas for smaller children,
individualcarrelsforolderstudentsetc.
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Workroom/Office
Function
Spacewillbeusedasanofficeandwillalsoserviceasaworkstationforthe
assistant.
Activitiesincludingreceiving,processinganddistributionofmaterials;repairs,
selectionandorderingofmaterials,maintainingcorrespondenceandrecords.
AccessiblefromLibrary.
VisualconnectionbetweenOfficeandLibrary.
Character&Ambiance
Workroom/Officetobeseparatespacewithlockabledoor.
Comfortableandflexibleforuseasanofficeaswellasaworkroom.
Library
FLOORS:
CarpetornonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooring.
WALLS:
Block with non toxic/ low VOC plaster. Acoustic panels if required by acoustic
calculation.
CEILINGS:
Prefernodropceiling.Acousticceiling,4.5minheight,minimum.Directandindirect
lighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Glass double doors. Windows to have tinted, insulated low e glazing with exterior
shadingdevices.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Circulation desk. Book shelves with appropriate heights for small children. Tables,
chairs.Majlisreading,discussionareawithspecialcarpet,cushions.
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WorkRoom/Office
FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilient.
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7minheightmin.,indirectlighting
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doortohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Windowtolibrary

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Cabinetsandcountersforworksurfaces.
Multipurposetableforworkingaroundaswellasforsmallmeetings.
WorkstationforLibrarian
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PhysicalEducation,Performanceandsupportfacilities
Relationshipdiagram
MultipurposeRoom.
Layout10mx12mor12mx15m
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Layout
MultipurposeGymnasiumAuditorium
Layout
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Gymnasium
Function
ForPhysicalEducationandtraining,nocompetition.
Basketball,volleyball,gymnastics,exercise,etc.
Shouldbeaccessiblefrommainschoolcirculationandlockerrooms.
ControlledaccessafterschoolhoursfromGymnasiumtoschool.
Character&Ambiance
Ambiancetopromoteandenhancehealthandwellness.
Naturallightproperlycontrolled.
GymnasiumEquipmentStorage

Function
Storeequipment,furnishingswhichmaybeusedingymnasiumspace.
Directlyaccessibletogymandnearaccesstoadjacentoutdoorareas.
Character&Ambiance
Nowindowneeded.
MultipurposeRoom
Function
Large open room for exercise, play and informal physical activities. Can host up to
twogroupsofstudentsforalightexercise,starchingclass,yoga,etc.
Shouldbecloseoradjacenttogymandcafeteria.
Character&Ambiance
Naturallight,viewtoexteriorifpossible.
Brightspacewellventilated.
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Table&ChairStorage

Function
Store,furnishingswhichmaybeusedingymspaceandcafeteria.
Directlyaccessibletogymandcafeteriaandnearaccesstoadjacentoutdoorareas.
Character&Ambiance
Nowindowneeded.
InstructorsOffice
Function
Officework.
Accessiblefromgym.
Visualconnectionbetweengymandoffice.
Character&Ambiance
Officetobeseparatespacewithlockabledoor.Viewwindowtogymnasium.
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Gymnasium/MultipurposeGymnasium
FLOORS:
Resilientathleticflooring(min.6mm).Stripedforbasketballwith2crosscourtsand
volleyballwith2crosscourts.
Qualitytoallowforrollingwheelsofretractableseating,withoutdamage.
WALLS:
Painted,acousticalCMU.Acousticpanelsandsafetypaddingminimum1.6mhigh.
CEILINGS:
Exposedstructure/deckpainted.Minimumheighttobottomstructure/lights8.3
M.HIDlightsystemforsportsandPE.
Theatrelightsforusewiththestage.Generallightingforuseasauditoriumand
spectators.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubleglassdoorstotheinterior.Onlyescapedoorstooutside.Upperwindows.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Fixedspectatorseatingingymfor60students.Whenamultipurposegymnasium
withstage,provideretractableseatingfor1/3studentpopulationwith2rowsalways
open.
Wallmountedbasketballgoalsforcrosscourtsandceilingmountedgoalsformain
court.Freestandingremovablepolesvolleyball.Scoreboardonwalls
GymnasiumEquipmentStorage

FLOORS:
Sealedconcrete.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Nowindows.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Metalracks.
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MultipurposeRoom

FLOORS:
Resilientathleticflooring
WALLS:
Block with non toxic/ low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls. Foldable
doorononeside.Exposedpaintedblockmaybeused.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling4.5minheight,direct/indirectlight.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubleglassdoors.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Stainless steel mirrors on one wall, adequate power and receptacles for exercise
equipments.

TableandChairStorage
FLOORS:
Sealedconcrete.
WALLS:
PaintedCMU.
CEILINGS:
Exposedstructure/deckpainted,suspendedlights.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Nowindows.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
N/A
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InstructorsOffice
FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooring.
WALLS:
PaintedCMU
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3minheight,recessedtrofferlights.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doortohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.WindowtoGym
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Officefurniture,1deskandchairplus2visitorchairs,minimum.
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Pool
Layout
OutsideField
Layout
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SwimmingPool
Function
ForPhysicalEducationandtrainingand schoolcompetition.
Nodiving
Neargymnasium,outdoorarea.AccessiblefromShowers/Changerooms.
Accessibletocommunity(controlled)afterschoolhours.
Adjacenttopoolequipmentroom,storage,InstructorsOffice.
Character&Ambiance
Naturallightandprivacyismandatory.
Onlyantientrapmentpooldrainstobeused.Overflowdrainsrequired(not
skimmers).
PoolEquipmentRoom
Function
Tohousewatertreatment,pumpequipmentforpool.
Mustbeabletoaccessspaceforloadingwatertreatmentchemicals.
Immediatelyadjacenttopool.Maybelocatedbelowpooldeck.
Accessiblefrompoolarea.
Character&Ambiance
Nowindowsneeded.
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Showers,Lockers,Toilet

Function
Showers,lavatories,toiletsandlockers.
Accessiblefromgym,poolandfromsportsfields
Character&Ambiance
Ambiancetofeelclean.Easilywashablesurfaces.
OutdoorFields
Function
Forphysicaleducationandrecreation.
Nosoccerfieldsingirlsschool.Providemultipurposefieldforhandballand
volleyball.
Providemultipurposefieldwithfollowingdimensions.ForCycleIandIIallowfora
fieldof42mby69mincaseofverytightsite,theminimumsitesizemaybereduced
to18x27meters.ForCycleIIIschoolsallowforafieldof46mby73mtheminimum
sitesizemaybereducedto42mx69meters.Allowfora3meterssafetyzone
aroundallfields.
Provideabasketballcourtwithminimumdimensionsof15x28metersforCycleIII
schools.
Accessiblefromlockersandshowers.
Character&Ambiance
Forgirlsschoolprovideprivacyforthefieldsandcourts.
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AssemblyArea.

Function
Morningassemblyforwholeschoolorforonesinglegenderinmixedgender
school.Forspecialeventceremonies,informalgatheringspace.
Preferthatthespacebedoubledupasoutdooreatingarea,basketball,volleyball,
athleticsorotheroutdooruses.
Easyaccessiblearea;andcontrolledaccessbythecommunityafterschoolhours.
Outdoorarea,accessiblefrombusandparentdropoff,learningcommunities,
soundcontrolstorageroomandcafeteria.
Character&Ambiance
Locatedinthebackoftheschoolwithintheboundarywallorasaninternal
courtyardwithin.
Ifinthebackcreateprivacyusinglandscapetrees,bushesorothermeans.
Locateflagpoleatalocationtobeselectedduringdesign.
Provideforsoundsystem,whichwillbestoredinthestorageroominclose
proximitywhennotinuse.
Min.8mhighshadedarea.Detailshadestudyshallbeconductedforeachlocation
toensureshadeduringschoolhours.

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FLOORS:
Ceramictileinpoolandslipresistantceramicorporcelaintileatpooldeck.
WALLS:
Ceramictile2mheight,epoxypaintedacousticalCMUabove.
CEILINGS:
Exposedstructure/deckpaintedwithsurfacemountedlights,7mheight.When
exposedstructureandducting,makeanobservationonneatnessandcoordination.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Windows,withprivacyrequired.Viewsfromtheoutsideandlowerlevelsonthe
insideshouldbeblocked.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Fixedseatingfor60students.
PoolEquipmentRoom
FLOORS:
Sealedconcrete.
WALLS:
PaintedCMU.
CEILINGS:
Exposedstructure/deckpainted.
Showers,Lockers,Toilets
FLOORS:
Slipresistantceramictilewithrecessedrubberdrainagematsinfrontofthesinksin
allstudenttoilets.
WALLS:
Ceramictiles.
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CEILINGS:
MetalAcousticceiling2.4highminimum
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Nowindows.Doorcloser.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Individualshowersanddressingcubicleswithdoors.
Waterclosetsforgirlsandboys.Nourinals.
Lavatorieswithmirrors,solidsurfacecounters;Electrichanddryers.
OutdoorFields
FLOORS:
Naturalgrassorsuitableartificialturfwithatleast10yearwarranty,Rubbersport
floorforbasketballandvolleyballcourts.
WALLS:
Providescreeningforvisualprivacyforgirlsschools.
CEILINGS:
Notneeded,unlesslocatedinareaofhighbuildings.Inwhichcaseprovidefor
privacyfromhighwindows.
FIXTURES:
Goals,posts.Providespaceforspectatorseating;noseatingincluded.
AssemblyArea
FLOORS:
Cementtilesorpaversorsportsflooring,dependingontheshareduse.
CEILINGS:
shadestructure,ifitiscompletelynotshadedbythebuilding.
FIXTURES:
Flagpole;Podium(fixedormobileforprincipaltoaddressstudents.
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Administration;Clinic;Nursery
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EntranceHall

Function.
Primaryentryforschool.Servesassecurityvestibulethroughwhicheveryonemust
passtobeadmittedtointeriorofschoolbeyond.Easyorientationwithinschool.
Ifmorethanoneschool,onecycle,onegenderareonthesamecampus,ifpossible
separateentryforeach.DiscusswithADECduringdesign.
Receptionisttowelcomestudents,staff,visitors.Receptionistcontrolsviaelectronic
locks,accesstoschool,Administrativeandlearningarea.
Mustbedirectlyaccessiblefromparking,busparking,dropoffdriveway.
Character&Ambiance.
Visuallyopenfromentrydrive,parking.
Spaceshouldrepresenttheidentityoftheschool.Incorporateschoolsymbols,
mascots,trophies,etcininteriordesign.
Naturallightimportant,butmustbecontrolledarchitecturally(viaorientation,
overhangs,externalshadingdevices)tominimizeheatgainandglare.Incorporate
spaceforart,studentworkexhibitions,etc.Possibledoubleheight.
Ifanyfirealarmpanelsandsecuritypanelsetcareinstalledintheentrancehall,they
mustbehiddenbehindattractivefronts.
CommunityMeetingRoom/ConferenceRoom
Function
Conference,projectspaceforuseofparentsworkinginsupportofschool.
Providespacefor20persons.
LocatenearAdministrationareaandreceptiondesk.
Character&Ambiance
Ideallyofficehasnaturallight,windows.Controllighttominimizeheatandglare
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Principal,GeneralManager

Function
OfficeforSchoolPrincipal.
Smallmeetingareawithinoffice
Comfortablesoftseatingareaforguests.
AdjacenttootherAdministrationoffices.Centrallylocatedtoschool,andclosemain
entranceandschoolcirculation.
Toiletwithdirectaccesstotheoffice.
Character&Ambiance
Officetobeseparatespacewithlockabledoor.
Ideallyofficehasnaturallight,windows.Controllighttominimizeheatandglare.
Assistant/VicePrincipal

Function
OfficeforVicePrincipal.
Smallmeetingareawithinoffice.
Comfortablesoftseatingareaforguests.
LocateoneoftheAssistant/VicePrincipalsofficeontheupperfloor,forbetter
supervision.
Toiletwithintheoffice.
Character&Ambiance
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HeadofFacultyOffice

Function
Officefor24HeadofFaculty(seespaceprogramforexactnumberof
workstations).
Smallmeetingareawithinoffice.
Locateontheupperfloor,forbettersupervision;canbeclosetotheupperfloor
AssistantPrincipalsOffice.
Character&Ambiance
AdministrationManager

Function
OfficeforAdministrationManager.
AdjacenttootherAdministrationoffices.
Character&Ambiance
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SchoolCounsellors/SocialWorkersOffice

Function
OfficesforSchoolCounsellorsorSocialWorkers.
Maybelocatedontheupperlevelasasuitewithitsownlittlereception.
Accessfrommainschoolcirculationtothesmallreception/waitingarea.
Character&Ambiance
AdministrationOffice

Function
Officeforaccountingandadministration.Flexibleworkarea
AdjacenttootherAdministrationoffices.
Character&Ambiance
ExamsControlRoom

Function
Examscontrolroomandsomefilestorage.
LocatewithinAdministrationarea.Accessibleonlyfromcorridorswithin
Administration.
AccessArchiveRoomthroughExamsControlRoom.
Character&Ambiance
Roomtobeseparatespacewithlockabledoor.
Ideallynowindowsinthisspace.
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ArchiveRoom

Function
Houseschoolrecords,exams,clericalworkstation.
AccessArchiveRoomthroughExamsControlRoom.
Character&Ambiance
Roomtobeseparatespacewithlockabledoor.
TeachersWorkRoom

Function
WorkroomforAdministrationstaffandfacultywithprinter,scanner,copier,supplies.
Spacewithintheroomforteachermeeting,gathering,lounge.
Centrallylocatedtoteachersactivities.
Sizedtoaccommodaterequiredequipment(dependentonsizeofschool).Includes
pantry
Character&Ambiance.
Counterwithsink,provisionformicrowave,refrigerator,kettleandcoffeemaker.
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EntranceHallAndCorridors
FLOORS:
DecorativenonslipMarble,Ceramic,Porcelain,GranitetileorColoredconcrete.
WALLS:
Sameasexteriorofbuilding.Linkcharacterofexteriorthroughwelcomingentry
withinschool.Decorativepaint,Opportunityformurals,artanddisplays.
CEILINGS:
Exposed/finishedundersideofslabwithsurface/pendantmountedlights,ifno
servicesarethere.Ifanyservicesarepresent,decorativeacousticceilings.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubleglassdoorswithairlock.Provideexternalshadestructure/canopyatallglass
intoMainEntry.

FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Receptiondesk.Comfortable/loungeseating,tables/chairs.Nameofschoolshould
beprominentlydisplayedinspace.Recessedfloormatandentrancevestibulesatall
majorentrancesmain,community,sportslobby.
Explorebuiltindisplaycabinetsfortrophiesetc.
CommunityMeetingRoom/ConferenceRoom

FLOORS:
CarpetorNonslipPVCorLinoleum.
WALLS:
Walls between room and corridor to be fully glazed with some obscured glass
patternsforsomeprivacy
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7m(min)height,recessedtrofferlights.Direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Glassdoorsintheglasswalltocorridor/circulation;
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FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Providelockablebasecabinets,worksurface,cabinets/shelvingabovealongonewall.
Providemodularconferencetables,chairs.
Principal,GeneralManager,Assistant/vicePrincipal

FLOORS:
WALLS:
patternsforsomeprivacy.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7m(min)heightrecessedtrofferlights.Direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Glassdoorsintheglasswalltocorridor/circulation;
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Officefurniture.1desk,credenzaandchairplus2visitorchairs,2couchesandcoffee
table.
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AdministrationManager

FLOORS:
WALLS:
patternsforsomeprivacy
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Glassdoors
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Officefurniture.1deskandchairplus2visitorchairs.
SchoolCounsellor/SocialWorker

FLOORS:
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Controlledprivacy.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Officefurnitureasappropriateforeachspace.1deskandchairplusconferencetable
for4people.
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Accountant

FLOORS:
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Glassdoors
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Officefurniture.1deskandchairminimum.
ExamsControlRoom

FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooringortilesincycleII/III
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7m(min)height.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Nowindowsnecessary
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Filecabinets,metalshelving.1deskandchairminimum.
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ArchiveRoom

FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumortiles.
WALLS:
Wallsbetweenroomandcorridortobefullyglazed.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7m(min)height,.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Nowindowsrequired.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Desk,filecabinets,metalshelving.
WorkRoom

FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumortiles
WALLS:
Wallsbetweenroomandcorridortobefullyglazed.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7m(min)height,recessedtrofferlights,direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Noneedforwindows.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Basecabinets,worksurface,withcabinets/shelvingabove.Providespaceforcopies.
Spaceforfoldabletablesandchairsforworkshops/meeting;smallpantryandseating
areaforastafflounge.
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TypicalRestRooms

FLOORS:
NonslipPorcelainorCeramictile.
WALLS:
Ceramictileupto100mmabovethefalseceilinglevel.
CEILINGS:
Metaltilesceiling2.5minheight.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
High windows to have obscured, tinted, insulated low e glazing with exterior shading
device.Viewblockedfrommaincirculation.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Toiletaccessories(toiletpaperdispensers,papertoweldispensersandreceptacles,soap
dispensers,mirrors,etc.)
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MedicalClinic
ExampleforTwoGenderSchool
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ClinicReception/Waiting

Function
Reception,waitingspacewithinClinic.
Providechairsforwaitingandhealtheducation(1015).
LocatewithinAdministrationarea,nearreceptiondesk.
Easyaccesstocirculation.Easyaccesstostreetthroughtheschoolcirculation,in
casethatanemergencyevacuationmaybeneeded.
Character&Ambiance.
Ideallyprovidenaturallightintowaitingarea.
Tworeceptionareasintwogenderschools.
Displaysforhealtheducationandhealthyliving.
NursesRoom

Function
OfficeforfirstscreeningandNurse,files
Locateadjacentto,accessiblefromclinicreception
Character&Ambiance.
ProvidewindowssothatNursecanseeintoWaitingRoom.
Controlledprivacy
DoctorOffice

Function
Office,examroomforDoctorwhowillvisitschoolonoccasion.Roomsmaynotbe
staffedfulltime.
Locateadjacenttoreception,nearNurse.
Character&Ambiance.
Providenaturallight/windowifpossible.
Controlledprivacy
MedicalClinicandNursery;FunctionalDescription
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NurseryReception

Function
ReceptionforNurserywithcontrolledaccesstoNurseryspacesandchildren.
Counterforrecords.
Tobelocatedclosetooneoftheexterioraccess.
Waitingareawithseating
Character&Ambiance.
sunlight,colourfulspace.
IndoorPlayRoom

Function
Play/learningspace.
AccessiblefromNurseryReception.
AccesstoSleepingareas,andoutdoorplayareas.
Character&Ambiance.
Sunlitcolourfulspace.
Ageappropriateinteriordesign.
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Sleepingarea

Function
Spacesforinfants/toddlertonap.
Nearto/accessiblefromNurseryPlayRoom.

Character&Ambiance.
Quietspace.Controlleddaylight.
Indirectlighting.
NurseryKitchenette

Function
Foodpreparationforinfants/toddlers.
Nearto/accessiblefromNurseryPlayRoom.

Character&Ambiance.
OpentoNurseryPlayRoom.
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ClinicReception

FLOORS:
Ceramic,PorcelainorGranitetile
WALLS:
Glasswallwithsomeobscuringpatterntothemainschoolcirculation.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling2.7m(min)height,recessedtrofferlights;direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Glassdoors/wallsinwaitingarea.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Receptionistworkstation,comfortableseating.
NursesRoom

FLOORS:
Ceramic,PorcelainorGranitetilesincycleII/IIIandnonslipPVC/IinoleumcycleI
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster/washablepaint.Tilestoupto2min
examinationarea.
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Windows,ifprovided,tohavetinted,
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Providealong1wall,basecabinetswithworksurface,handwashingsink,cabinets
above.Allmustbelockable.Providerefrigerator.Providechairsandexamtables.
Workstationswithfiles
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DoctorsOffice

FLOORS:
Ceramic,PorcelainorGranitetileincycleII/IIIandnonslipPVC/IinoleumcycleI
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Deskandchair,doctorsexamtable.Cabinetswithhandwashingsink,storage.
Workstationwithfiles.
NurseryReception

FLOORS:
Multipurposecushionedrubberflooring
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Receptiondesk,counterwithworksurfacebehind,seatinginwaitingarea.
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NurseryPlayRoom

FLOORS:
Multipurposecushioned(Rubbermultipurposesportsflooringmin6mmthickwith
weldedseams).
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,protectionpadsto1m.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3m(min)height,recessedtrofferlights;direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)visionpanel.Windowstohavetinted,insulatedlow
eglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Shelvingwithmanipulative,tables/chairs,playequipment,arearugs.
SleepingArea
FLOORS:
Multipurposecushioned(Rubbermultipurposesportsflooringmin6mmthickwith
weldedseams).
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3m(min)height,recessedtrofferlights;dimmableindirectlighting.
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DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Windowstohavetinted,insulatedlow
eglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice.Interiorshadesinsleepingarea.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Cribs,infantbeds.
NurseryKitchen

FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooringortiles.
WALLS:
Paintwithceramictilebacksplash.Opentotheplayarea.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3minheight,recessedtrofferlights.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Small kitchen with cabinets, sink, dishwasher, range with exhaust, microwave,
refrigerator.
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LunchArea

Function
Largedininghallforstudents.Thedininghallisplannedforabout1/3rdthenumber
ofstudents,toallowforthreeservingshifts.Thehallshallbedesignedtobemulti
functionalanduseableforlargemeetings,prefunctionspaceforauditoriumand
gymnasiumetc..
MustbeongroundleveladjacenttotheFoodPreparation/Kitchen.
Musthaveeasyaccesstowastemanagementfacilitiesrecycle,garbageetc.

Character&Ambiance.
Musthaveaccesstonaturallightandpleasantambiance.
Kitchen

Function
Thekitchenshallbedesignedtobeflexible.ItmaybefittedouttobeaFood
reheatingspaceforstudentdiningwithsomesimplepreparationORitmaybefitted
outtobeaspaceforpreparingandservingoutschoollunches.
Inthebeginning,thespaceshallbedeignedtobeaservingspace,withoutany
reheatingorpreparation.
AdjacenttoDining,DryStorage,CoolerandFreezerspaces

Character&Ambiance.
Readytobefittedoutasaprofessionalfoodservicespace.
FollowthesectioninChapterDPerformanceStandards,
Serving

Function
Servingspaceforstudentdining.
SpatialRelationshipsandCharacter
AdjacenttoFoodPreparationandLuncharea.

AccessisclearlyvisiblefromLunchareaandwellplannedtoallowstudentstoflow
throughservinglines.
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LunchArea

FLOORS:
Sealedconcrete,PorcelainorQuarryTile
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster,ceramictileto2m.Providewall&cornerguards
atcolumns&wallsthatmaybesusceptibletodamagebycartsandtrolleys.Allowfor
spaceforart,healthylivingmessagesetc.
CEILINGS:
4.5mheightminwithAcousticTreatment.Direct/indirectlighting.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubledoors.Windowstohavetinted,insulatedloweglazingwithexteriorshading
devicesasneeded.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Servingcounterwithacashcounter,completewithnetworkandpowerconnections.
Kitchen

FLOORS:Sealedconcrete,PorcelainorQuarryTile
WALLS:Ceramictile,fullheightorupto100mmabovethefalseceilinglevel.Provide
wall&cornerguardsatcolumns&wallsthatmaybesusceptibletodamagebycartsand
trolleys.
CEILINGS:
Washablevinylfacedormetalsuspendedceilingtiles,3mheightmin.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubledoors.Windows,ifprovided,tohavetinted,insulatedloweglazingwith
exteriorshadingdevices.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Receivingdesk,filestorage.
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DryStorage

FLOORS:
WALLS:
Ceramictile,fullheight.
CEILINGS:
Washablevinylfacesuspendedceilingtiles,2.4mheight,min.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Nowindowsnecessary.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Stainlesssteelshelvingfordrystorage,carts2/PLCstainlesssteel.
Receiving/Trash

FLOORS:
WALLS:
Ceramictile,fullheight.
CEILINGS:
Washablevinylfacedormetalsuspendedceilingtiles,2.4minheight,min.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Receivingdesk,filestorage.
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Auditorium

Function
Performance,largegroupInstructionspace.Seatingproportionaltonumberof
students.
Stageforsmallmusical/theatricalperformances,forpresentationsandlectures.
InstructionandperformancesvaryforeachCycle.
Theauditoriummaybeastandalonefunction/spaceoritmaybeamultipurpose
spacesharedwithgymnasium.
Controlledaccessafterschoolhours.Controlledaccesstotherestoftheschool.
AdjacenttoChairStorage(ifincluded),SetPreparation,Rehearsal,Dressingand
Toilets.
NeartoMusicRoom,notnecessarilyadjacent,variesforeachCycle.
LocatenearCafeteriatoallowforCafeteriatoserveasprefunctionspaceforthe
Auditorium.
SmallAVroomattheendforcontrollinglightsandprojectionsetc.

Character&Ambiance.
Minimumceilingheight5mwithspecialAcousticTreatment
Squaretorectangulartrapezoidalorshape
Slopedfloor
Auditoriumtobedesignedastheprideofthecommunity.Richerfinishes,special
ceilingandatreatments,caregiventolightingandacoustics.
Nowindowsornaturallight.
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Stage

Function
Stageforsmallmusical/theatricalperformances,forpresentationsandlectures.
AccessiblefromAuditoriumseatingarea(mustprovidestepsandramporlift)and
fromadjacentset,rehearsalanddressingareas.
NeartoMusicRoombutnotnecessarilyadjacent.

Character&Ambiance.
Minimumprosceniumheight4meterswidth12m.Minimumheighttolightgrid
abovestage5meters.SpaceabovegridforA/C,sprinklers.
Noflyloft.
Stagerelativelyshallow.Operablecurtain.projectionscreen,backdroptraveller,
sidebays.
DressingRooms

Function
Dressing,makeuparea.
AccessiblefromRehearsalRoom.

Character&Ambiance.
Simpleroom.
Privatefromsurroundingspaces.
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SetPreparation&Storage

Function
Work,storagespaceforsets,propsrelatedtostage.
Servicecirculationspace.
Accessiblefromexteriorormajorcirculationtofacilitatemovingmaterials,props.

Character&Ambiance.
Directaccesstostage
Rehearsal

Function
Rehearsalspaceforevents(plays,musicperformances,dancesetc.)thatwillbe
heldinauditorium.
AccessiblefromStage,dressingarea.
Directaccesstostage

Character&Ambiance.
Roomsquareinproportionswithflexiblefurniturearrangements.
Simpleroom.
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Lobby/Concessions

FLOORS:
DecorativeMarble,Ceramic,PorcelainorGranitetileandbaseorcoloredconcrete.
WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplaster.Spaceforart,studentworkdisplays
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling,4.5minheightatLobby,3mheightinConcessions.Recessed
trofferlightinganddirect/indirectlighting,bothspaces.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubleglassdoors.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
BasecabinetsalongbackwallofConcessions,sink,openshelvingabovebase
cabinets.
AuditoriumSeating

FLOORS:
Decorative,hightrafficcarpet.
WALLS:
Highsoundrating,soundsealsondoor.Wallsshouldhaveacousticaltreatmentto
minimizereverberation.
CEILINGS:
Acousticstreatment.Varietyofdimmablelightsources(wallsconces,pendant,
recessed)
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubledoors.Nowindows.
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FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Fixedseating,MiddleseatsinfirstrowtobeVIPseating.Dimmablegeneralhouse
lights,providetrack/pipewithpowerforlightsrelatedtostage,providespeakersfor
soundsystemfromstage.
Ifamultipurposespace(sharedwithGymnasium),provideeitherretractable
bleachersand/ormovablechairs,accordingtothebudget.
Stage

FLOORS:
Darkpaintedwood.
WALLS:
Concretemasonryunitswithplasterandpaintedflatblack.
CEILINGS:
Lightgridwithcurtainbattensopentostructuraldeck/slaboratoryabove.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Opentorehearsalanddressing
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Stage lights mounted on pipe rails with power above, controlled by panel in stage
wing,providecontrolpanelforspeakersysteminwing.
SetPreparation,Storage

FLOORS:
Sealedconcrete.
WALLS:
Concretemasonryunitswithplasterandpaint.
CEILINGS:
Exposedstructure,paint.Suspendedlights.
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DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doubledoors.Nowindows.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Storageshelving,workcountersforsetpreparation.
Rehearsal

FLOORS:
Darkpaintedwood,perstage.
WALLS:
Block with non toxic/low VOC plaster, paint with tack board on two walls. Must have
highSTCrating.
CEILINGS:
Acousticceiling3minheight.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doorstohave30x40cm(min.)viewpanel.Nowindowsnecessary
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
None.
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FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooring.
WALLS:
Fixedinteriorpartitionstobemetalstuds/gypsumboard,orblockwithpaintedfinish.
CEILINGS:

DOORS/WINDOWS:
Ifprovided,windowstobetinted,insulatedloweglazingwithexteriorshadingdevice
asneeded.Interiorshadesforprivacy.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Lockers,benches,makeuptableswithmirrors,lights.
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EntryLobby

Function
Foyer/vestibuletoPrayerroom.Atransitionalspace.
AccessiblefromAdministration&LearningCommunities.

Character&Ambiance.
Quiet,contemplativespacewithindirectlighting.

Ablution
Function
AreatowashbeforeenteringPrayerRoom.
AccessiblefromPrayerRoomLobby

Character&Ambiance.
Willrequirewatersupplyanddrains,Clean&wellventilated.
PrayerRoom

Function
Campusprayerspaceforpraying,religiousandculturalinstruction
Accessiblefromschoolcirculation.

Character&Ambiance.
Quiet,contemplativespacewithnaturallightandindirectartificiallighting.
Warmcolours,softcarpetwithpattern/bandstoindicatedirection.
MakesurethattheQuiblaisinadirection,awayfromtheentrydoor.
Prayer;FunctionalStandards
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FLOORS:
NonslipPVCorLinoleumresilientflooringorCeramic,PorcelainorGranitetile.
WALLS:
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doors to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to have tinted,
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Provideshoeracksalongonewall,2to3levels.
Ablution

FLOORS:
NonslipPorcelainorCeramictile.Withrubberdrainmats.
WALLS:
Ceramictilefinishto1500mm.
CEILINGS:
Acousticmetalceiling2.7minheight.
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Doors if provided to have 30 x 40 cm (min.) view panel. Windows, if provided, to
have obscured, tinted, insulated low e glazing with exterior shading device as
needed.
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
Provide stainless steel seating, recessed drainage mats & stainless steel disposable
toweldispenser.
Prayer;InteriorStandards
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FLOORS:
Carpetwithpatterntoindicatedirection.

WALLS:
Blockwithnontoxic/lowVOCplasterandpaintwithappropriateacoustical
treatment
CEILINGS:
DOORS/WINDOWS:
Double doors to have 30 x 40cm (min.) vision panel. Ensure door in to the prayer
roomisawayfromthedirectionofQuibla.IndicatedirectionofQuiblaonfloorplan
tohelpreviewprayerroomdesign.Clearstorywindows,ifprovided,tohavetinted,
FURNITURE/MILWORK:
ProvidepowerpointintheMIHRABarea(centrewallfacingthedirectionofQibla).
Prayer;InteriorStandards(Continued)
ChapterD
Performance
Standards
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D2ADECEDUCATIONALFACILITIESDESIGNMANUALMarch2012
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D.1
GoalsofPerformanceStandards
Performancestandardsaremeanttoprovideschooldesignerstargetstomeet
orexceedinprovidingthematerialsandsystemsforschooldesignprojects,
withintheprojectbudget.Designdecisionswillbemadebytakinginto
considerationtheinformationinthisDesignManualand,whennecessary,
throughcomputersimulationmodels,aswellasalifecyclecostanalysisfor
eachprojectandsitespecificconditions.Ifduringthedesignprocessitis
establishedthatalternativeoptionsmaybemoreappropriate,thearchitectural
designfirmwillrequestawrittenapprovalforapossiblesubstitutionfrom
ADEC.Inadditiontotheserequirements,allschoolbuildingdesignswillhaveto
meetorexceedthelatestversionof:
TheEstidamarequirementsforachievinglevelasperprojectbrief.
ADECssustainabilityrequirementstobediscussedduringconcept
andschematicdesignphases.
BuildingCodefortheEmirateofAbuDhabi.
AllspecificMunicipalandlocalregulations.
D.2
WaterService
Waterservicesandplumbingshallbedesignedtosaveatleast25%ofwater
comparedtoabenchmarktobeprovidedbyADEC.
Distributeplumbingfixturesthroughoutthebuildingtosupportprogramuse
andconvenienceforstudentsandstaffwithhigherconcentrationandin
circulationsandareaswherestudentsandstaffgather.
Provide1WCper25studentsofCycleI;1WCper30studentsinCycleII,andIII.
ForKGprovide1per20students.
Provide2lavatoriesper3waterclosets.
Provide1drinkingfountainper75students,distributedthroughoutthefacility.
Provide1per300studentsintheluncharea.
Trytolocatedrinkingfountainclosetotoiletareas.
StudenttoiletsshallbeaccessiblefromtheLearningCommunity,mainschool
circulationsandareaswherestudentsgatherinlargenumbers.
Provideonevisitortoiletforevery100spectatorsusingtheAuditorium
Uselowflowandhighefficiencyplumbingfixtures.Alltoiletfixturesshallbe
withflushvalves.
Hotwaterisnotnecessaryforeitherstudentsorteacherstoilets.
Basesizeofwaterstoragetankupontherequiredfiresuppressionvolumefor
atwohourepisodeinasinglezoneplus10%.
Providehosebibsinmechanicalspacesformaintenanceprocedures.
Waterpipingshallbelocatedaminimumof3mfromelectricalswitchboards
andpanelboards.
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Provideseparatewaterservicesfordomesticwateruseandfiresuppression
systems.Provideboosterpumpforeachservice.
Provideroofmountedwatertanksfordomesticwaterandfiresuppression
systembackup.AllwaterstoragetanksshallbehotpressedGRPsectional
typeorRCCwithGRPlining.
Anywaterstoragetankover700litresshallhaveamanwayformaintenance
access.
Provideareducedpressurezonevalvebackflowpreventerontheincoming
domesticwaterservicetobelocatedwithinthebuildingmechanicalroom.
Provideadoubledetectorcheckvalveontheincomingfirelineservice.Locate
thecheckvalveinthebuildingmechanicalroom.
Locatewatermeterinserviceyardofbuildingandcoordinatewithother
incomingutilities.ConnecttoBMS.
Provideanautomatedirrigationsystemwithtimedcontrol.
Evaluatetheuseofreusewater,centrallysuppliedoronsitetreatedforeach
project,andmakerecommendationstoADEC.
Stackplumbingareasverticallyforcostefficiencywherepossible.
Provideascreenedentrancetotoiletareas
Performafixturecountanalysisforthesizingofdomesticwaterandsanitary
sewerservice.
D.3
SewerService
Minimumsanitarysewersizepipeexitingthebuildingshallbe10cm.
Providedouble2waycleanoutatallsanitarylinesexitingthebuilding,and
spacethemevery15meters,andateverymajorchange(90degree)in
direction.
Routesanitarysewerlinesundergradebeams,andavoidcontactofgrade
beamswithanypiping.
Avoidsleevegradebeamswithanypiping.
Utilizepipingapprovedforacidwasteandprovideanaciddilutiontankfor
chemistrypreproomandchemistrylabinCycleIIandIIIschoolsonly.
ProvideanticlogfloordrainartroomnearKilnroomentrance,topreventany
clayfromcloggingthedrain.
Locateallcleanoutsandmanholesawayfrommaincirculationrates,
functionalandeducationalspaces.
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D.4
ElectricalService
Allmain,submainandfinaldistributionboardsshallbedesignedfor20%
excessloadforfutureexpansion.
Aphotovoltaicsystemcouldbeused,whenrequiredbythedesignbriefto
provideelectricitytoclassroomsandlaboratoriesinsomeparticularcases.
Excesselectricitywillberedirectedtoutilitygrid,whenpossible.
Provideacircuitbreakerdistributionsystemfordualvoltagesystem.
Locatetheincomingelectricalservice,utilitytransformer,andmeterwithin
thefacilityserviceyardwitheasyaccessfromstreet.
Provideforamainswitchboardwithamaximumofdisconnectsandasolid
statedigitalmeterwithcurrent,potential,anddemandpowerrecorder.
Providetieredtransientvoltagesurgesuppressionatmainswitchboard,all
distributionpanels,andbranchcircuitpanelsofcriticalloads.
Providefilteruninterruptedpowersuppliesfornetworkdistributionrooms
HVAC,lighting,andgeneralpowerforeachdesignatedareaorwingofthe
building.
Linkenergymetersofelectricaldistributionpanelsofeachbuildingzonetoa
flatpaneldisplayinthatareatoallowlifemonitoringofenergyuse.
Evaluatealternativeenergysourcesforeachprojectandmakea
recommendationtoADEC.
Donotlocatepumps,motors,orotherequipmentrequiringroutine
maintenanceinhardtoreachplaces.
Allmaterials,equipmentandsystemsshallbesuitableforoperating
satisfactorilyatanambienttemperatureof50degreesCandrelativehumidity
of100%.
Teachingspacesshallbeprovidedwithaminimumeightreceptaclesfor
generaluse,computer,videoandprojector.
Avoidlocatingreceptaclesclosetowherestudentssittingatdeskscanreach
themconsiderputtingthemonandwallsonly.
Incorridorsreceptaclesshallbespacedmaximumat15meterapart.
Officeareashallbeprovidedwithaminimum4receptaclesperstation.
Conferenceroomsshallbewithaminimum4receptacles.
Teacherworkroomsshallprovidedwithaminimum6receptacles.
Eachspaceorroom,suchasstoragerooms,electricalroomsandmechanical
equipmentspacingshallbeprovidedwithaminimumoftwo13Amp
receptacles.
Basesizeofincomingfireserviceuponlocalcodeorlatesteditionofthe
InternationalFireCode.
Allutilitydrawingsandspecificationshallbedoneinconjunctionwithlead
architecturaldesignfirmtoensurecoordination.
Investmentandoperationcostsshallbereviewedateachdesignphase.
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PVCconduitsareacceptableinallconcealedlocationsandinareasabovefalse
ceilings.Inareaswheretheconduitsarevisibletotheusers,theconduitsshall
beGI.
Inincidenceswherethereisnofalseceilingtohidetheelectricalservices,all
conduits,cabletraysetc.shallbelocatedinanaestheticallypleasingmanner.
Requireapprovalofengineeronthelayoutoftheservices.
D.5
Lighting
Lightingdesignbothnaturalandartificialshallprovideasafe,healthycreative
andconduciveatmospheretolearningandallschoolactivities,aswellascost
effectiveandenvironmentallyresponsible.
Lightingdesignshallcomplywithinternationalstandardspreviouslyapproved
byADEC.
Provideallclassrooms,commonareasandassemblyareaswithoccupancy
sensorsforlightingcontrol.
Wherenaturallightisprovidedbyarchitecturaldaylighting,providedaylight
harvestingsystemtodimgeneralilluminationinthepresenceofnaturallight
aspermittedbythebudget.
Controlexteriorlightingthroughaphotocellinitiatedtimeclock.
Usefixtureswithefficiencyhigherthan80%andLED,T5andT5HOlamps.
Fluorescentballastshallbeelectronicprogrammedrapidstart.HIDballast
shallbepulsestarttype.
DesigntoIESNAstandards,exceptasnotedbelowachievethefollowing
illuminationlevels:

Lightshouldbeadequatelydistributedthroughoutwalls,teachingsurfaces
anddesklevels.Accentlightmaybeforsomewallsandteachingsurfaces.
Spaces IlluminationLevelsinLux
AllEducationalareas 500luxin20%spaces,400luxinthebal
ance
Administrative,clinic,auditorium,swim
mingpool,lunchareaandserviceareas
300lux
Toilets 200lux
Kitchen,gymnasium,music,art,design
andtechnology
500lux
Internalcirculations 250lux
Emergencylightingincommonareasand
corridors
10lux
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Designallinstructionalspacestoprovideacombinationofdiffused,indirect
anddirectilluminationdependingoneducationalneeds.
Supplementnaturallightasnecessarywithelectriclightingtosatisfyminimum
comfortlevelrequirements.
FluorescentfixturestubeshallbeT5lampswithhighfrequencyelectronic
ballasts,andColorRenderingIndex(CRI)notlessthan85.
Allfixturesshouldbelowmaintenanceandwithsuitableprotectiongradefor
dustandwater.
Lightfixturesshallnotbelocatedoverstairwellsorhardtoreachplaces.Use
wallmountedlightfixturestolightstairwells.
Warmwhitelightmetalhalidefixtureswithcolorcorrectedlampsand
automaticrestrikemaybeusedingyms,multipurposerooms,highcorridors
andhighlibraryceilings.
Whenfixturesareusedwhichrequireawarmup,switchesneedtobelocated
toassureagainstaccidentalormaliciousswitching.Iftheswitchescannotbe
locatedinasecurelocation,thenlockingswitchesarerequired.
Exteriorlightingshallbeprovidedforbuildingentrances,outdoorstorage
areas,loadingdocks,busdropoff,coveredwalkwaystotheentrances,
exteriormechanicalroomdoors,sportsfieldsandotheroutdoorareaswhere
lightingisrequiredfornightfunctions,securityorsafetylightsaswellas
outdoorlights.
Exteriorfacadeand/orboundarywalllightingshallbeprovideatcertain
locationsreviewonsitebysitebasiswithADEC.
Vandalresistantmaterialsormetalguardsshallbeusedtoprotectfixtures
andequipmentwithinreachoffloorsandalloutdoorlocationsandin
gymnasiums.
Thecentralbatterysystemandassociatedslaveluminarieswillcoverthe
emergencyandexitluminariesandescaperoutesigns.
LEDexitsignsshallbeused.
Exitsignsanddirectionalsignsshouldbewallmountedwherepossible.
Exitsignsandescaperoutesignsdirectionalsignsrelatedtheretoshallbe
providedwithpowerfromtwosources.Theprimarysourcemaybe
connectedatanypointwithinthenormallightingsystem.Thesecondary
sourceshalloperateautomaticallyuponinterruptionoftheprimarysource
andshalltransfertheexitsignsandescaperoutesignstothebatterybacked
supply.
Exitsignsanddirectionalsignsrelatedtheretoshallbeprovidedatallexit
doorsandasrequiredtomarkescaperoutes.
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EmergencylightingshallbepoweredfromIPS/Invertersystemwith90min
batterybackup.
Useadaylightinganalysistooltoguidethedesignprocess.Thisanalysis,ei
thercomputationalsimulationorphysicalmodel,shallbeutilizedtoevaluate
andoptimizetheamountofnaturalilluminationthatcanbepracticallyachieved
inthedesign.ThisanalysisshouldbeconductedattheSchematicDesign
phase.
Considerusinglightshelves(solidhorizontalelementsplacedaboveeye
level,butbelowthetopofthewindow)toreflectdaylightdeepintoaroom.
Considerslopedceilingsand/orlightcoloredceilingsurfacestohelpreflect
daylightwithintheroom.
Avoidglareespeciallyinroomswherecomputersareuse,forwhichupper
windowsmaybeconsidered.
Considerthecolorandreflectivityofmaterials&finishes,usedonsurfaces
nearwindowsinordertotakeadvantageofdaylight.
D.6
ThermalComfortandVentilation
ThebuildingsHVACsystemmustbedesigned,installed,andoperatedtoenhancethe
learningandtheteachingbyeliminatingthermaldistractions.Theeffectivedesignfor
thermalcomfortmustcontrolthreevitalindicatorsofahealthyeducationalenviron
ment:temperature,humidity,andventilation.
Temperature:Designconditionsforspacetemperaturesshallbe:Summer:21
to24degreesC;Winter:noartificialheatingrequired.
Humidity:Designconditionsfortherangeoftemperatureslistedaboveshall
bebetween40%and60%relativehumidityforoccupiedareas.
Ventilation:Designconditionsshallbe:
Space Freshair Exhaustair

Classrooms,Scienceroom,
artroom,musicroomand
library
5L/sperpersonand0.60
L/sperm2
4changesperhour
Gym,multipurposehall
andotherassemblyspaces
10L/sperpersonand0.90
L/sperm2
6changesperhour
Toilets 8to10changesperhour
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SwimmingPoolsrequireaspecialitydesignfortheHVACsystemtoprovide
humiditycontrolandtominimizeevaporation.Airtemperaturesinpoolarea
shouldbemaintained1to2degreesCabovethewatertemperaturesyear
round.Relativehumidityinthepoolareashouldbemaintainedat50to60%.
Suggestedwatertemperatureforrecreationalpoolsis24to29degreesC.
Thebasebuildingcoolingsystemshallbeachilledwatersystem.Thesystem
shallhavefullloadandpartload.
Provisionsshallbemadeforconnectiontocitychilledwatergridifserviceis
available.
ComputerhubroomsmaybeservedbyindividualDXsystemsfor
supplementalneedsifnecessary.
Thecoolingsystemsshallbesizedandzonedtoallowafterhouroperationof
designatedareas.Theassociatedairdistributionsystemsfordesignatedafter
hourandcommunityuse,shallbedesignedseparatelyfromotherbuilding
systemssuchthattheoperationofthesedesignatedareaswillnotresultinor
requiretheoperationofnondesignatedareasandsothattheservicesmaybe
billedbeseparately.
Recoverairconditioningsystemcondensateandstoreinlocalizedcisterns
withgravityfeddripirrigationforadjacentplanting.
Ventilationairshallbesuppliedtoeachseparateairdistributionsystem.
Demandcontrolventilationschemesshallbeimplementedineachsystemand
ventilationairvolumeshallbemodulatedtomaintainamaximumcarbon
dioxidelevelof700PPMaboveambientforeachzone.
Allexhaustventsshallbelocatedaminimumof5metersfromallventilation
intakesandbuildingopenings.
AllHVACsystemswithinafacilityshallbecontrolledthroughadirectdigital
control,programmable,facilitymanagementsystem.AllHVACequipment
shallbesuppliedwithmanufacturersuppliedorfieldinstalledinterface
suitableforcommunicationandcontrolbycentralfacilitymanagement
system.Provideanindividualpointofcontrolofspaceconditionsforeach
classroom,laboratory,andgrouplearningarea.Individualcontrolsshallbefor
controlwithinacoupleofdegreerangeoftemperatureonly.
Airhandlingequipmentandairdistributionsystemsshallbeprovidedfiltration
withaMinimumEfficiencyReportingValueof8witha70%minimumefficiency
atcapturingparticles,sized3.010.0microns.
Thelocationandelevationofallmechanicalequipmentandoperable
accessories(valves,damper,etc)shallbedesignedwitheffective
maintenanceandserviceaccess.
Allrooftopequipmentshallbescreenedfromgroundlevelandfirstlevel
views.
Ademandpurgeexhaustsystemat46airchanges/hourandanemergency
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utilityshutoffsystemshouldbeprovided.
Ventilationairshallbecooledanddehumidifiedbeforeintroductionintothe
conditionedspace.
Permanentmeansofroofaccesswillneedtobeprovidedtoaccessany
equipmentlocatedontheroof.
InstallpermanentcarbondioxidemonitoringAtaminimum,oneCO2sensor
mustbeinstalledateachreturnpoint.TheCO2levelmustnotbeallowedto
exceed1000ppm.
Freshairintakesshallbelocatedsuchasnottointakeimpureairfromthe
surrounding.Locatefreshairintakesataminimumof5.00mawayfrom
sanitarysewerventoutlets,exhaustoutletsandtruckandbusloadingareas.
Mainelectricalroomshouldbeairconditionedandventilatedtoprevent
excessivelyhightemperature.
Allspaceswhichproducedust,shallbenegativelypressurizedtoassistin
reducingtheinfiltrationofdusttoadjacentspaces.Also,themechanical
systemsforthesespacesshouldhaveeasilyreplaceablefiltrationsystems.In
addition,forthosespacesprogrammedtohaveadustcollectionsystem,the
controlsshallbedesignedtohaltairconditioningwhenthedustcollection
systemisengaged.
Provisionshallbemadetoavoidsoundtransmissionthroughanycommon
ductsystemservingmorethanonearea,suchasbetweenadjoining
classroomsandeducationalspaces.
TheHVACsystemsshallbeprovidedwithcompletelabellingsystemsforall
equipment,starters,piping,valves,controlpanelsanddevices,dampers
rotationvalvemovements,andanyothersystemcomponentsTheequipment
labelsshallbescrewedonlaminatedplasticwiththename,(hotwaterpump
no.1,etc.),Number,modelnumber,capacityandanysequenceofoperation
thatisapplicable.
Specifyfencingaroundalloutdooraircooledchillers,coolingtowersand
condensingunits.Gatesshallbelargeenoughforservicevehiclestoremove
equipmentifnecessary.Specifydrainsforallcoolingtowerlocations.Area
insidefenceshallbeconcreteproperlysloped,withfencepostslocatedwithin
perimeterofpad.
Allrooftoporoutdoorequipmentshallbeadequatelyshaded.
Locateallcoolerandfreezercondensersoutsidebuildingonreinforced
concretepadonground,protectedandformaximumventilation.Condensers
shallnotbelocatedonroof.
Hotwaterreliefvalves,refrigerantreliefdevices,andsteampopoffsafety
valvesmustbepipedtolocationtominimizedangertopersonnelorstudents
uponrelief.Hotwaterreliefvalvesshouldbepipedtoexteriorortofunnel
typefloordrainslocatedneartheequipment.
Filtersforallairhandlingequipmentshallbemountedin50mmthick
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permanentmetalframeswith25mmthickpolyestermedia.Filteraccessmust
bereadilyaccessibleandrequirenotoolstochange.Specifythatany
questionablemeansofaccesstoequipmentandfiltershallbereplacedatno
additionalcosttoADEC.
Allmajoritemsofmechanicalequipmentthatemployanysolidstate
electroniccomponentsshallbefullyprotectedfromelectricalsurgesand
lighting.
Forallhydrauliccoolingsystems,providemanualshutoffvalvesatpoint
wheremainsupplyandreturnlinesleavethecentralmechanicalroom,where
pipingleavesand/orentersabuildingandinmainssuchthatclassroomwings
canbeisolated.
Providemanufacturerrecommendedexhaustsystemforkilns.
AllselectedairdistributiondevicesshallberatedataNoiseCriteriarating
underNC30.Airdevicesinsoundsensitiveareassuchasassemblyareas,
auditoriums,performingarts,musicandpracticeroomsshallbeselecteda
NoiseCriteriaratingunderNC20.
Utilizeabuildingloadcalculationcomputerprogramtodeterminetheheating
andcoolingloadsforthreedesignconditions:peak(2.5%)coolingseasondesign
drybulbtemperature,peak(2.5%)coolingseasonwetbulbtemperature,and
peakheating(1%)drybulbtemperature.Theloadsummaryshouldincludethe
followingdata:totalload,thesensibleload,thesupplyairvolume,theunit
dischargeairtemperature,andthedesignsupplyairtemperature.Load
summariesshouldbeprovidedfortheentirefacility,eachseparatesystem,and
eachindividualroomorzone.
Thetemperatureofreturnwatertochillersshallbe12to14.5degreescelsius.
Linkenergymetersofelectricaldistributionpanelsofeachbuildingzonetoa
flatpaneldisplayinthatareatoallowlifemonitoringofenergyuse.
ProvideforbuildingandHVACsystemscommissionandaoneyearre
commissioningofthebuildingsystemswithinthecontract.
Designfirmsshallsubmitaconceptualdesignnarrativeatdesign
developmentsummarizingthedesigndirectionandincludingthefollowing
criteria:
Ambientdesignconditionsforpeakdrybulbandpeakwetbulbanalysis.
Spacedesignconditionsoftemperatureandhumidityforallareasofthe
building.
Proposedcoolingandheatingsystemwithapproximatecapacityand
efficiencyofeach.
Proposedventilationairsystems.
Proposedexhaustsystems.
Proposedfacilityenergymanagementcontrolsystem.

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Recommendedenergyconservationandenergyefficientequipment,
systems,andoperationaltechniques
Proposedductwork,piping,andinsulationmaterialsforallsystems.
Summaryofmechanicalandelectricalspaceswithrequiredareaand
suggestedlocationforeach.Thisshouldincludebutnotbelimitedto
mechanicalrooms,electricalrooms,technologyequipmentrooms,above
ceilingspace,andchases.
Performenergymodelcomputersimulationofthebuildingenvelopeand
proposedsystemsearlyinthedesignprocesstodevelopthemostefficient
buildingandsystemoptions.Provideasummaryofanticipatedyearlytotal
andmonthlyenergyusageforheating,cooling,domesticwaterheating,
lighting,andmiscellaneousloads.
Inanybuildingwherefutureexpansionisdefinitelyplanned,asconveyedby
ADEC,thearchitecturaldesignfirmshallprovideadequateadditionalcapacity
andconnectionpointsinthemechanicalsystemsasdirectedbytheADEC.
Theadditionalcapacityshallbeclearlynotedonthefrontsheetofthe
drawings.
Specifyachillercontrolpackagewhichstagesandcontrolstheentirechilled
watersystemandallequipmentincludingthechillers,primaryandsecondary
chilledwaterpumps,condenserwaterpumps,andcoolingtowerfans.
Utilizestrategieslikeasolarthermalandheatrecoverychillertoprovide
waterheatingforswimmingpools.
Alternativesystemscouldbeconsideredacceptableforschoolbuildings,subject
tofurtherinvestigations,theenergymodellingresultsanddetaildiscussion
withADECpossiblesystemstoconsiderare:geoexchangesystem,building
thermalmass,radiantcooling,directingcooledairthroughslabsandwalls,
etc.
D.7
Acoustics
Acousticallyhighperformingwalls,floors,doors,andwindowassembliesare
neededbetweencoreinstructionspacesandotherlikespaces,orspaces
wherenoisetransmissionwillcausedisruptionofteachingandlearning.
Donotlocatemusic,auditorium,gym,andindoorpoolroomsdirectly
adjacenttocorelearningspaces.
Avoidlocatingcorelearningspacesadjacenttoairconditioning/ventilation
equipmentorotherbuildingservicesandutilitiesthatcouldbenoisy,
distractingorannoying.
Backgroundnoiselevelsandmaximumreverberationinlearningspacesshall
belimitedasperANSIS12.60.2002atthelevelsnotedbelow:

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Theminimumsoundtransmissionclass(STC)ratingsforsingleorcomposite
wall,floor/ceiling,androof/ceilingassembliesthatseparateenclosedspaces
fromadjacentspacesasshownbelow:
Designmechanicalductssothattheairflowspeedallowsforminimum
generationofnoise.
AllgrillesanddiffusersshouldbeselectedtohaveacatalogueNoiseCriteria
(NC)ratingofNC18orless.
AcousticaldesignshallbedesignedtointernationalstandardslikeANSI
S12.60.2002orequivalent.

D.8
InformationandCommunicationTechnology
AllICTStandardsarebasedonthecurrentstateoftechnologyandeducationin
AbuDhabi.Thesestandardsarecontinuallyreviewedandchangedas
appropriate.
Datadropsandelectricaloutletsshallbecoordinatedwiththefurnitureand
equipment.
TheprimarymissionofICTistheenhancementandsupportofthelearning
process,byprovidingahardwiredandwirelessenvironmentthroughoutthe
school.
Cautionisadvisedindefininginformationandtechnologyneedsforanew
orexistingschoolbuilding.Suchtechnologiesarealwaysafunctionofthe
educationalcontent,deliverymethodsandteacherstrainingandnotafactor
onitself.Besides,technologyequipmentandsoftwareevolveveryquickly
makingobsoletewhatshorttimeagoseemedtobeanabsolutemusthave
Forthesereasons,thedesignofthetechnologynetworksshouldallow
maximumflexibilityandadaptability,andthedecisionontheactual
equipmenttopurchase,shouldbedelayedasmuchaspossible.
ArchitecturaldesignfirmsshouldworkverycloselywithADECinthisregard,
makingsurethatthetechnologiestobeprescribedwillbeutilizedatitsfullest,
forthebenefitofthestudentsandcommunities.
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Asnewoptionsofsystems,possibleconfigurationsandintegrationsare
constantlycomingtothemarket,informationandcommunicationtechnology
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D.9
FireAlarmSystem
Analogueaddressablefirealarmsystemshallbeprovidedandtocomplywith
CivilDefenceAuthorityrequirement.
Mainfirealarmpaneltobelocatedinthemainreceptionarea.
Allexitdoorstohavelocksystemthatisintegratedintothefirealarmsystem
sothatincaseoffireallexitdoorsareunlocked.
Allequipmentproposedandplannedforuseshallhaveproperlistingand/or
approvalfromeitherofthenationallyrecognizedagencies.
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D.10
PublicAddressSystem
The emergency call system will be used as a public address system which
providing communications used for all call and emergency announcement.
This system shall incorporate a master program clock used to generate tone
signals for class change. Allow for a minimum of 2 Tone signals to allow for
mixedgenderSchools.
The public address system to allow selective programmable paging function
with a minimum 3 programmable messages. Allow for announcements from
receptionandprincipalsofficeandbeintegratedtothebuildingmanagement
system.
Musicsystemtobemutedduringfireorotheremergencies.
Public address system shall cover all classrooms, breakout, corridors, offices,
outdoorareas,Library,Gymnasium,cafeteria.
Separatestandalonesoundsystemshallbeprovidedinthefollowingareas:
Auditoriumwithcompleteaudiovideosystem
Gymnasiumintegratedwithscoreboard
DiningArea
Outdoor assembly point at the playfield for singing of the National
Anthemandotherevents,checkwithADECforlocation.
SwimmingPool
As new options of systems, possible configurations and integrations are

constantlycomingtothemarket,publicaddresssystemwillbefullyspecified
6 months before the scheduled date for commissioning and included as a
provisionalsuminthecontract.
D.11
SecurityandAccessControl
CCTVcamerasshall belocatedatreception,accesses,externallyfor allgates,
bus and student drop off areas and building entrances. Internally provide
surveillanceforallentrancesandmaincorridorsleadingtoentrances.
CCTVshallbemonitoredfromthecontrolroomandprincipalroom.
AllowprovisionforfutureIBMS.
Access control system to be equipped with security card reader located near
thedoorentranceandpushbuttonreleaseontheotherside.
Hand wired access control system to control the access to the server room,
telecomroomandBMSroomandmaincontrolroom.
Atleasttworeadersshallbeaddedforattendancesystem.
Areastobecontrolledbythesystemshallbedefinedbythearchitecturalfirm
andapprovedbyADEC
Allschoolactivitywillberecordedintheserverinthecontrolroomforatleast
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30days.
AccessControlSystem,CCTVsystem,lightingcontrolsystem,firealarm
systemandBMSshouldhaveprovisiontobeallintegratedwithIBMSonthe
sameTCP/IPplatform,andeverysystemcanworkasastandalone.
D.12
BuildingAutomationSystems
Abuildingautomationsystemwillbeestablishedtomonitortheperformance
ofthemostcriticalsystemsintheschoolbuilding,withtheintentionofbeable
toaddressoperationissuesonatimelymanner.
Thebuildingcontrolsystemshallbeadigitallycontrolled,webbasedandwill
becontrolledlocallyandremotelyfromacentrallocationinfuture.
Specifylightningandsurgeprotectiononallbuildingautomationsystem
panelsandtelephonemodemsassociatedwiththesesystems.
Specifymomentarycontactpushbuttonfornightoverrideinaflushmounted
panellocatedintheadministrativeareacorrespondingtomountedpanel
locatedintheadministrativeareacorrespondingtozonesinplansand
specifications.
Alltemperaturesensorsshallbeflushmount.
Pointstobecontrolledthroughabuildingautomationsystem,shallbe:
Surgeprotection
Watertank
Waterandelectricalmeters
Chillers
Temperature
Pumpsandwaterpressure
Leakdetection
Ventilation
Alarms
D.13
LandscapeandOutsideLearningArea
Qualitylocalsitevegetationshallbepreserved.
Noninvasive,indigenousvegetationoradaptivedroughtresistantandsaline
tolerantvegetationshallbeadopted.
Provideplantmaterialthatisnonpoisonousandnonspinytoavoidany
dangertothestudents.
Agoodamountofgreenareasarerequired,however,thesehavetobe
designedtousespeciesthatrequiredlittlewaterandcomplywiththewater
usagerequirementsoftheAbuDhabiauthorities.
Anyenclosedplantersmusthaveminimum25mmweepholesevery1500mm.
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Thesportsfieldturfcouldbenaturalorartificialdependingonwater
calculationsandthepossibilityofusinggraywaterforirrigation.
Boundarywallsaremeanttoprovidesafetyandprivacytoschoolactivities,
butnottohidetheschoolbuildingfromthecommunityenvironment.They
shallbeplacedinawaythattheywillnotobscurethemainentrancetothe
building,parkingareas,andcommunityaccess.Boundarywallsshallbeat
least2.40minheightandmadeofprecastconcretewithdecorativemotifsto
beapprovedbyADEC.
Allconcreteseating,planters,stepsinallareasoftheSchoolaccessibleby
studentsshallbesmooth,withoutsharpcorners.
FabricforshadestructuresshallbeHDPE(HighDensityPolyethylene)with
minimum20yearwarrantyandSRI(SolarReflectiveIndex)of29.
Noloosegravelorpebblesshallbeusedforlandscapinginareasaccessibleto
students.
Followingtherequirementsforplaygroundspacesandequipment:
KgtoGrade2:theplaygroundshouldbelocatedasanextensionofthe
classroom.Grades3to5:theyshouldbeappropriatelylocatednearthe
correspondinglearningcommunityandslightlyawayfromtheoutdoor
learningareas.
PlaygroundforKGandCycleIshallbe100%sunshadedandaccessible
forspecialneedsstudents.
Provideimpactpaddingflooringandmaintainanobstaclefreesafety
zonearoundallequipment.
Playequipmentisnotonlyforrecreationbutalsotosupportphysical
development,PracticalLearninganddevelopstudentsocialinteraction
Nurseries:Provideplaygroundadjacenttoindoorplayarea.
Learningequipmentshallallowchildrentoplayaloneandtoexperience
withtouch,sightandsound.Differentplayinsand.
KGtoGrade2:Studentstendtoplayingroupstodeveloptheirsocial
awareness,andtheyenjoyplayingwithabstractelements,benches,
swingsandslidesandmovableequipment
Grade3to5:Studentsinthisagegrouptendforactivitieswhichinvolve
movementandaction.Playequipmentshouldenablestudentsto
developorganizationandphysicalskillsandtesttheirdexteritywith
elementssuchasnets,climbingequipmentandothermoreorless
complexstructuresthatcallupondifferentmotorresponses.
Playgroundequipmentshallbeunderadultsupervisionduringuse
hours.
Provideonebikerackperclassroomnearthemainentranceoftheschool
buildingforCIIandCIIIschools.
Three10mstainlesssteel,illuminatedflagpolesperschoolinthefrontofthe
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schoolandoneflagpoleatassemblypointwhichcouldbeindoorsor
outdoors.ConfirmlocationwithADECduringdesignreviews.
D.14
Roofing
Standingseamroofingisthepreferredroofsystemformediumpitchedroofs.
Minimumslopetopointofdischargeshallbe1.5%.
Modifiedbitumentorchonmembraneroofsarepreferredforflat(slopedto
drain)roofs.
Provideadequateprotectionbasedonaccessibleandnonaccessibleareas.
Usereflectivecoatingonroofstoreduceheatgains.
Provideinsulationthicknessasrequiredtomeetspecifiedthermalresistance,
andbaseflashing.
Materialsandtypesofroofsystemsandinstallationproceduresshallbe
adoptedonlywithapprovalofADEC.
Roofparapetforaccessibleroofshallbe1,20mmin.
D.15
Walls
Exteriorwallswillbedesignedtoprovideavisualseparationandprotectionfrom
outsideelements,suchasheat,rainormoisture,dustandnoise.
Themaximumlevelofheattransmissionacceptablethroughthebuilding
envelopeis0.30BTU/HperSfperdegree.
Useofloadbearingwallconstructionwillbeallowedonlyinspecial
circumstancesapprovedbyADEC.
Wheremasonrywallssupportedbyelevatedfloorconstructionmeetground
supportedwalls,controljointsshallbeinstalled.
Atallinteriorandatexteriorexpansionjointsadjacenttohightrafficareas
vandalresistantmetalcoversshallbeprovided.
Flushmasonrywallconstructionispreferred.Specialshape(sloping)units
shallbeusedatprojectingcourses.Nohorizontalledgeswillbeallowed.
Areasofexteriormasonrywherethroughwallflashingisnotrequiredshould
haveclearwaterproofingsealantapplied.
Typesofwallsshallbekepttoaminimum.
Cavitywall(masonryveneeronconcretemasonryunitbackup)andveneer
wall(masonryveneeronsteelstudbackupwithcavityspace)constructionis
stronglyrecommendedatexteriormasonrywalls.
Specificationsshallincludethefollowingqualityrequirements:
Allconcretemasonryunitsshallbekeptfreefromcoalcinder
aggregate,wasteproducts,organicimpurities,andanyother
deleterioussubstancethatwillcauserusting,stainingorpopouts.
Blendedandlightweightconcretemasonryunitsfreefromtheabove
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impuritiesandsubstancesareacceptable.
Highlevelofworkmanshipspecialinwallwithexposedblocks,bricks
orstone.
Particularattentiontothedesignandinstallationofthroughwall
flashing.
Specialattentionshallbepaidtoallmasonryspecifiedasblockwith
paintfinish.
Autoclavedconcreteblocksorpanels(AAC)areanacceptablealternative
materialforallblockwork.
Prefabricatedmetalorconcretecladdingwithdryfixisacceptable.
Allmasonrydetailsshallbeprovidedappropriatescaleatdesigndevelopment
phase.
U values to be achieved in exterior walls and roofs shall be an input to the
energymodeltobeusedforestimatingairconditioningloads.??????
Wall finishes, ceiling and floor schedules will be provided to architectural
designfirmbyADEC.
Architecturaldesignfirmstosubmitproposalofcoloursandtexturesat
schematicdesignphase.
D.16
WindowsandGlazing
Windowsandglazingaremeanttoprovideprotectionandseparationbetween
areas,maintainingvisualconnectionandthepassageoflight.
Provide at least one operable window in every room with windows. Windows
inupperfloorsshouldhaverestrictedoperationtopreventaccidents.
Exteriorwindowsshallbedesignedinconjunctionwithallothercomponentsof
thebuildingenvelopeforthermalcomfort.
Exteriorwindowsaswellasattachedanddetachedshadesshouldbestudied
andcoordinatedtoprovideapleasingviewoftheelevations.
ForoperablewindowstheopeningincycleISchoolsshallnotexceed150mm
clearandinCycleIIandIIIshallnotexceed230mm.
Design operable windows for ease of operation without using ladders of
specialequipment.
Exterior window and windowwall construction shall be high performance
insulating glass in aluminium frames with the exception of sidelights and
transomsadjacenttoentrancedoorswherehollowmetalframesisused.
Allexteriorframesshallbethermallyproven.
Singlehungisthepreferredoperablewindowtype.
Slidingwindowsarenotacceptable,unlessthereiscleardatashowingtheair
infiltrationperformancewithinbuildingenvelopeperformancecriteria.
Sillheightandwindowsizeshouldconsidersizeofstudents,preventingstudents
sittingtobeabletoseetheoutside.Sillheightforcomputerroomsand
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computerareasinthelibrariesshouldbeatleast1.4mheight.
Oneofthelongitudinalwallsofthelibraryshouldbeatleast60%glazed.
Thereshallnotbeanyspecial,complexorlargeglassdesigns.
Ahorizontalframeapproximately750mmabovefinishfloorshallbeprovided
atsidelightstoguardstudentsagainstwalkingintoglass.
Vandalresistantsystemsshallbeused.
Anonabsorbent,easilycleanablesurfaceshallbeprovidedatwindowsills.
Mechanicallyanchoredslateandpolymerstoolsareacceptable.Wood,plastic
laminate,metalandconcretemasonryunitstoolsshallnotbeused.
Classroomwindowsshallbedesignedforboth,daylightingandviews.Thesill
heightstobeappropriatelydesignedforboth.
Interiorshadeswillnotbeusedinclassrooms.Interiorshadesareonlytobe
usedinsciencelabs,artroomsanddesignandtechnologyworkshops.
Allglazingshallbetoughened.
Allclassrooms,workshops,labsandteachersstationsshouldhaveinside
windowsforviewsandprovidingconnectivity.
Dependingonschooldesign,theseparationbetweenclassroomandlearning
communitiescouldbeanoperableglazedpanel.
Glasspartitionsshouldbeusedforthecorridorwallinadministrativespaces.
Skylightsaretobeavoided.
D.17
Doors
Doorsaremeanttoprovideclosure,privacyandsafetytotheschoolbuilding
andmostofitscomponents.Materialstobeusedfordoorleafs,hardwareand
framesdifferaccordingtothefunctionofeachspace.
Inhightrafficareas,heavydutyhollowmetaldoorsof45mmthickand2100
mminheightarerequiredwithcorrespondingheavydutymetalframes,and
magneticholders.
Generallydoordesignshallbefullflush,honeycombedwithheavyduty
hardware.
Classroomandothereducationalspacesdoorsshouldopentotheoutside,
withoutthedoorleafintrudingintocirculationareas.
Entrancedoorsshallhavelargevisionpanelsorbefullglass,interiorstair/
corridordoorsshallhavevisionlightsasallowedbytheInternationalorAbu
DhabiBuildingCode,whicheverismorestringent.
Doubledoorswithairlockshouldbeusedforschoolmaindoors.
Exteriorslidingglassdoorsshallnotbeused:swingopenglassdoorsare
acceptable.
Architecturaldesignfirmsshallprovidepermanentroomnumberingsystem
fordoorkeyingandsignage.
Allhardwareandfittingsshallbeheavydutyextrudedstainlesssteel
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constructionwithsatinfinish.
Ingeneral,followinghardwareshallberequired:
Classrooms,science,art,musicroomsetc.:Keylockslockablefrom
insideandoutsideonlywithakey.Pushpullrolllatchwithapushplate
onthepushsideandstainlesssteelUpullhandleonthepullside.The
hingesshallbesuchthattheycanstayinafullyopenposition.
Offices:InglassdoorsBrushedstainlesssteelleverhandlesandlocks
andheavydutystainlesssteelhinges.Largepush/pullhandlein
stainlesssteel.
KGtoiletcubicles:Nolocks,fliplatch,operablefrominsideand
outside.Selfclosinghingesshallnotbeused.
CycleI,IIandIIItoiletdoorsUpullhandle,brushedstainlesssteel;
turnlatch,operablefromoutsidewithatool,ifaccidentallylockedin.
GeneralusesLeverbrushedstainlesssteelhandlesandheavyduty
stainlesssteelhinges.Lockablewithkey.
Panicdevicesshallbeheavydutyinstitutionalgrade.Allexteriorexit
doorsshallbelockablewithaninterlockswitchthatunlocks
automaticallywhenthefirealarmsystemgoesoff.
Doorstopsshallbeprovidedinalllocations,wherethedoorislikelyto
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D.18
GuardrailsandHandrails
Allinteriorguardrailsandhandrailsinstudentandpublicareasshallbe
stainlesssteel.
Allinteriorguardrailsandhandrailsinstudentandpublicareasshallbe
finishedincooltouchcoatingtopreventanyburnsfromhotmetal.
Allleveldifferenceinfloorsof45cmormoreshallbeprotectedbyaguardrail.
Allguardrailsinstaircaseshallbeaminimumof1200mmeventhoughcode
mayallowlowerheights.
Guardrailsinstudentuseareaslikecorridorslearningcommunitiesshallbe
minimum1400mmheights.
Guardrailshallnothaveanyhorizontalelementsthatcanfacilitateclimbing
between100mmto1300mmabovefinishedfloor.
Ifverticalbalusterareuseddistancebetweentheseshallnotexceed100mm.
D.19
ToiletsRoomsChangingRoomsandShowers
Studenttoiletsshallbedistributedthoughttheschoolbuildingandlocatedno
furtherthat30mfromanyareausedbystudents.
Plumbingfixturesandmountingsshouldbeheavydutyandvandalresistant.
Shutoffvalvesshallbeusedforeachplumbingfixtureorgroupfornotmore
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that4fixtures.
Marblethresholdsshallbeprovidedatdoorwaysofalltoiletrooms
Washbasinsshouldbemountedoverasupportcounteronsteelframefrom
wall.
Fixtureheightsshallbeageappropriate.CounterheightsforKGshallbe
600mm,Cycle1shallbe700mmandCycleII&IIIshallbe850mmabove
finishedfloor.
Floorunderwashbasinshallhavea1cmrecessinfloortoaccommodatea
rubbermatof1.20m.
WCsshallbewallhungwithflushvalvesforallschools.ForKGusefloor
mountedwithflushvalves.
Hotwatershallbeprovidedonlyinshowers,andkitchens.
Allfaucetsintoiletroomsshallhavespringloadedpushvalves.
Toiletshallbeequippedwithpapertoweldispensers,springloadedsoap
dispensersmadeofstainlesssteel,andimpactresistancemirrors.
Nourinalswillbeprovided
Asprayhoseforpersonaluseshallbeprovidedateverytoilet.
Hardwiredvandalresistantsmokedetectorsinalltoiletsformonitoring
smokingbystudentsandstaff.
Doors are required for all shower cubicles and changing rooms. Provide
enoughareaandhooksetc.Withinshowercubiclesfordressing.
Showerstallsshallhavenonslipandhammeredmarbleorgraniteflooring,no
trapandhandicapaccessible.
Shower floor to drain away from cubicle edges to prevent water to go thru
underpartition.
SolidsurfacepartitionsshallbeusedbetweentoiletsinKGandNursery.
ToiletpartitioninallcycleI,IIandIIIshallbeblockandplaster.Theyshallbe
200mmabovefurnishedflooranddoorshallbe50mmabovefinishedfloor.
Adefinitivecountofwaterconsumptionneedsisrequiredatschematicdesign
level.
D.20
Cafeteria,FoodServingandKitchen
Allkitchenandservingequipmenttobeelectricallyoperated,notgas.
Allow for a cooler, freezer and dry storage area in accordance to the space
program near the receiving area of the kitchen with easy access to the
deliveryarea.
Alsoincludeanicemakerataconvenientlocationinthekitchen.
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Hotfoodshallbereceivedfromthecateringcompanyinstainlesssteel
containersininsulatedtrolleystokeepthefoodwarmorcool.Allowforeasy
accessfordeliveryfromoffsitelocationbyvantokitchen.
Includeareawithinthekitchentostoreandpluginthetrolleys.Allowfor
approximately1kgoffoodperstudentonthetrolleys.
Includeareaforchecking,arrangingand/ortransferringofpreparedfoodas
needed.
Allowforregenerationandreheatoffoodandbread.Includefollowing
cooking/reheatingequipment:
2combinationsteamer,multiprogramcookersforregeneration,light
cooking,cookingandholding,andbaking(20trays).
4burnercooktop.
Microwaveoven.
1doublefryer.
Includeasmallareaforpreparationforbakingbreadsand/orcookiesusing
frozen/refrigerateddoughusingthecombinationcooker.
Includeasmallareaforcleaning,preparationandcuttingofsomevegetables
likelettuceforsalads.
Includeasmallcounterwithadequatepluginsforafoodprocessor,mixer,
electrickettleandacoffeemaker.
Servingareashallallowforeasycirculationforthestudents.
Servingareasshallprovidedistinctivespacesfortraysandcutlery,fruits,
desserts,saladsandcoldmealitems,beveragesandhotmeals.Include:
24wellhotfoodcountersand
24wellcoldfoodcounterwith2shelves
Includecounterforcashstationconnectedtothenetwork.
Allowforeasylocationsofdirtydishestrolleysthatshallbeloadedbythe
students.Allowforcontainersforfoodwaste,recyclingandtrashnearthe
dirtytraytrolleyarea.
Therearetwotothreeshiftsfordining.Itisassumedthatalltableswillbe
clearedandcleanedassoonasastudentisfinishedeating.Thereisnotlikely
tobeanytimeinbetweenseatingforalltablestobecleanedatonetime.
Theloadedtrolleysshallbewheeledintothedishwashingareasbystaff.
Inthedishwashingarea,thefoodwastewillbedroppedintoorganicwaste
containersandanywasteseparatedintotrashandrecyclingasneeded.
Dirtytraysetc.shallbeflushedbeforeenteringthedishwashingmachines.
Anyfoodcontainersshallalsobewashedinthedishwashingmachine.
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Includethreecompartmentsinkforhandwashingdishes,traysifneeded.
Includesingleundercounterdishwasherforsmallloadsofdishes.Separateall
kitchenwasteintoorganic,recyclableandtrash.
Allowonsitecompostingoforganicwasteanduseitforeducational
purposes.
Automaticdrytypefireextinguishingsystemsshallbeinstalledinallhoods.
Uponactivationoftheextinguishingsystem,allfuelshallbeshutoff,whether
gasorelectric,andwillincludefueltoallequipmentunderthehood,including
fryers,broilers,griddles,andranges.Makeupairshallbeshutoff,butexhaust
fansshallcontinueexhausting.
Allkitchenhoodsshallhave80%minimumoutsidemakeupairdeliveredat
perimeterofhoods.
Exteriorentrancestokitchensshallbeequippedwithaflyfanwithautomatic
switchgearedtoopeningandclosingofdoor.Locationoffanoninteriorof
buildingwithairdirecteddownandoutwardispreferred.
Architecturaldesignfirmwillreceivespecificrequirementsandspecifications
forkitchenmanagementfromADECatschematicdesignphase.
D.21
IdentifyingDevicesandSignage
FollowADECSignageDesignGuidelinesandADECbrandingrequirementfor
allinteriorandexteriorsigns
Anexteriorsignshallbeplacedclosetomainentranceofthebuildingand
additionalsignswillbeplacedatbusdropoffarea,communityandservice
entrancesindicatingAbuDhabiEducationCouncilbothinArabicandEnglish,
plusthenameandthecycleoftheschool.
Provideabuildingdirectoryinanareaimmediatelyvisiblefromthemain
buildingentry,secondarydoorsandattheendofeachstaircases,indicating
youarehere.
Buildingdirectoriesshouldbeflushorrecessed,ratherthanprojecting.
Lettersandnumbersshouldbesimpleinstyleandeasytochange.
Identifywithsignsareassuchasgradelevels,learningcommunities,artarea,
musicarea,cafeteria,etc.
EmergencyandRegulatory:Variouscodesrequiresignagethatinformsthe
userpopulationofprohibitedactivitiesorsafetyrequirements,suchas:
Fireexits
Handicappedaccessibility
EnvironmentalHealth
Allsignsshallbebilingual,bothinArabicandEnglishwithpictogrammeeting
internationalstandardsfortoiletsandaccessibility.
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Allsignsmustbesecurelyattachedmadeofdurablematerialsandableto
resistvandalism.
Everyroomshallhaveadesignationandanumber.Onsignsthatrequire
names,thenumbershouldappearfirst.
Twospacesshallnotreceivethesamenumbereventhoughtheymaybe
connectedbyadoorway.Theyshallreceivethenumberofthemainroom
withaletterafterit.Forexampleastorageroomwithaccessthroughanoffice
2232shallbecalled2232Aor2232Bdependingonhowmanyroomsopen
throughofficenumber2232.
Ifasinglespacehasmorethanonedoor,alldoorsshallhavethesame
number.
Numberroomsineachareaofthebuildingtoaidinwayfinding.Forexample,
theadministrativewingcouldbe01000199,firstgradelearningcommunity
couldbe0200etc.Forthefirstfloorthenumberwouldbe11001199,1200
1299etc.Thedesignationendingin00wouldbecorridors/circulationareain
eachwing.
Mechanicalrooms,electricalroomsmusthavearoomnumberandbe
designatedmechanical,electricaletc.
Identifyingdevicesandsignageshallbeconsistentoneachschoolcampus,
demonstratesensitivitytothewiderangeofages,andbeeffectiveforall
buildingusers.
D.22
StructuralSystems
Modulargrid
Large,shortspans.
Justificationofsystemselected.
ChapterE
DesignStrategies
andProcesses
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ADECEDUCATIONALFACILITIESDESIGNMANUALMarch2012 E3
E.1
Sustainability
Designersshouldconsidertheenvironmentalimpactoftheschoolwhen
makingdesigndecisions.Opportunitiesshouldbetakentoutilizepassiveand
activeenergysystemswhichwilldemonstrateprudentenvironmental
stewardshiptostudentsandthecommunity.
Incorporateshadesasmuchpossibleintothedesignofoutdoorlearningareas
andcirculationspacesthroughoutthecampus.Optionsinclude,butarenot
limitedto:overhangs,awnings,trellises,andsailorfabrictypeshade
structures.
Allwindowsshallbeprotectedfromthedirectincidenceofthesun.
Capturecoolingbreezesandblockhotwinds.
Designwallswiththermalmasseshighenoughtopreventheatgainwithinits
perimeter.
Reduceheatislandsbytheuseofhighalbedoroofandwallsurfacesand
paving.
ConsiderlowsloperoofswithaSolarReflectanceIndex(SRI)ofatleast78.
ConsiderpavingsystemswithaSolarReflectanceIndex(SRI)ofatleast29.
Consideruseofvegetatedroofsforsomeportionsofthebuilding.
Incorporate,whenpossible,traditionalpassivesystemssuchafalajirrigation
system,earthtubesandwindtowersorbarjeels.
Designoutdoorwaterfeaturesandgardenspacesthatareappropriately
scaled,thatcreateasoothingambiance,providepositiveeffectsonthe
microclimateandwhichmayalsoprovidelearningopportunitiesforstudents.
Provideallhotwaterneededforchangingroomsandkitchenwitha
sustainablesolarwaterheatingsystemappropriatetothelocalclimate.
Reduceaseconomicallypossibletheneedforelectricityfromoffsitesources.
Integratesustainableelectricalstrategiessuchasincorporationofphotovoltaic
panelsandwindturbinesforthegenerationofelectricityonsite.Investigate
theuseofcylindricalturbinesinurbanareaswherebuildingscreateswirling
windpatterns.
Explorestrategiesforcaptureofrainwaterforsmallscalebuildingorirrigation
use.
SubmitanEstidamaprogressreportateachphase,providingassurancethatall
previsionshavebeentakenduringthedesignphasetoguaranteethatthe
requiredratingwillbeobtained.
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Sustainabledesignrequirementsandstrategiesarenotlimitedtothissection,
butalsocanbefoundinthefollowingsections:landscape,utilities,lighting,
thermalcomfort,daylighting,energyefficiency,constructabilityand
durability.
Acomputergenerated,30yearlifecyclecostanalysisshallbeperformedforall
schoolbuildingsover2,000m2andshallbesubmittedtoADECattheschematic
designstage,alongwithafinalrecommendationofthetypeofHVACsystemto
beused.
Theaboveanalysisshallincludeseveralalternativesalongwithintegrated
studiesofconstructioncosts,theeffectsofbuildingconstructionmaterials,
buildingorientation,lighting,usageschedules,fuels,HVACequipment,
maintenancecosts,andotherfactorsthatrelatetotheinitialcapitalcostofthe
buildingversustheannualoperatingcosts.ADECauthoritywillstipulatewhich
alternativesaretobestudied.
Thelifecyclecostsstudyshallinclude(butnotnecessarilybelimitedto)the
initialcostofthemechanicalsystem,includingelectricalworkand
miscellaneousbuildingcostsrelatedtothemechanicalsystem.Itshallalso
includefirstyearutilitycostsfor,Coolingenergy,Interiorbuildinglighting,
Domestichotwater,Allotherenergysources.
E.2
Accessibility
ADECschoolswillprovideaccessandinclusionforallstudentswithspecial
educationalneedsandnonseveredisabilities.
Designsshallallowforequalaccessforallstudentstotheentirerangeofthe
curriculum,schoollifeandthephysicalenvironmentbyincludingbothramps
andstairsforstudentswithmobilitydifficultieswheretherearesmallchanges
infloorelevations.
Provisionshouldbemadeforappropriatespaceforpupilsupport,whether
educational(forinstancethroughsmallgrouprooms),therapeutic,socialor
medical.
Allowstudentswithspecialneedstoownorshareuseofspecialityand
classroomspacesintheschool,suchas:
multipurposesmallgrouproomsforspecialistteachingandpupil
support.
amedicalandtherapyroomforperipateticstaffandhealth
professionals.
aninterviewroomnexttotheentrancethatcanbeusedbyparents
andcaregivers,aswellasADECagencysupportstaff.

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Storagespaceforeducationalandmobilityequipment.
Classroomslargeenoughtoallowformovementbydisabledpupils.

UseUniversalDesignPrinciplestominimizephysicalbarriersandthusprovide
students,staff,andvisitorswithphysicaldisabilitiesthefreedomtomove
freelywithintheschool.
Provide5%heightadjustabledesksandchairs.
Integrateaccessibleseatingthroughoutallareasoftheschoolincluding
auditoriums,cafeterias,libraries,etc.
Centrallylocatekeyservicessuchasfoodservice,bathrooms,andespecially
elevatorstominimizetraveldistances.
Providebathroomswiththeappropriateaccessories(grabbars,815mmwide
min.doors,etc.)thatareattheageappropriateheights(toiletseatsbetween
430485mmhigh,topoflavatoriesat865mm,bottomofmirrorreflective
surfaceat700mmto1015mm,grabbarsbetween840915mm,etc)
Providehandrailsandguardrailsatstairsandrampsandotherchangesin
elevationwhererailingwouldberequired.Handrailsshouldbebetween32
38mmindiameterand38mmfromwall.
Spreadspecialeducationspacesthroughoutthefacility.
Planhowparentswithspecialneedswillaccessthefacility.
Designoutdoorlearningenvironmentsand/orplayareassothatstudentswith
disabilitiescanaccessandenjoytheseenvironments.
Provideappropriatehandicappedparking,withintheschoolplot
Provideadequatesignagethatcomplieswithgeneralaccessibility
requirements(height,etc.).Ensuresignageisprovidedatallrelevantareas
includingparking,commonareas,restrooms,etc.
Architecturaldesignfirmsshouldconsultwiththeappropriatedepartment
withinADECforcurrentpoliciesregardingstudentswithdisabilities.
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Theseguardrailheightsshowthestandard.Inplacesaccessibletostudents
withaleveldifferenceofmorethan1.2m,provideguardrailsofminimum1.2
mhighandwithoutanyprojections/railsthatareclimbable.
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E.3
ConstructabilityandDurability
Buildingsshouldbedesignedtohavehighlifecycleperformance(durability)in
allcomponentsandbeeasilyconstructible.Designteamsareencouragedto
exploresolutionsthatminimizeconstructionduration.
Acceptabledesignsshallpromotealongbuildinglifebyprotectingitscompo
nentsfromcondensation,wateringress,improperdrainageandthroughthepro
tectionofvulnerableareasofthebuildingenvelopeandsurroundings.
Awelldesignedbuildingenvelopeisveryimportantfromtwoperspectives.
First,thedurabilityofabuildingisdirectlyimpactedbythethermalmovement
andvapourmigrationwithinthebuildingenvelope.Secondly,theenergyper
formanceofabuildingand,therefore,thedesignoroverdesignoftheHVAC
systemisdirectlyinfluencedbytheperformanceofthebuildingenvelope.
Provideproperpositivedrainageofallsiteareas,particularlyawayfrombuild
ings.
Nothermalbridging(whereheattransfercanoccur)inallroofandwallas
sembliesbyprovidingadequatethermalbreaks.
Placevapourbarriersontheexteriorsideofanyinsulation.Theschoolbuilding
wallassembliesshallbedesignedtokeeptheinteriorsidefullypermeableand
locatebothanairbarrierandwatervapourbarrierattheexteriorside.
Providegoodqualityweathersealsandthresholdsatallexteriordooropen
ings.
Designthebuildingenvelopeairinfiltrationrateatorbelow3.64l/s/m2at75
Pa,oratlocalcodewhicheverismorestringent.
Insulateallductsandcoldandhotwaterpipestoavoidcondensationanden
ergyloss.
Evaluatelongtermlifecyclewhenevaluatingallfinishmaterials.
Evaluatemaintenancerequirementswhenevaluatingallfinishmaterials.
Wherepossibleinvestigateandprovidelocallyharvested,processedandmanu
facturedmaterialsandsystems.
Wherepossible,stackrestrooms/plumbingverticallyforgreatereconomy.
SelectfinishmaterialandsystemsthatareeasilyavailableintheUAEmarket
placeforreplacement.
Providedesignstrategiesthatprovideflexibilityforfutureexpansionorreno
vationofspace.
E.5
IntegratedDesignApproach
Architecturaldesignfirmsshallleadthedesignprocessandintegratethecol
laborativeinputsofallengineeringdisciplinesandotherspecializedconsult
ants.Costcontrol,coordinationofdisciplinesandconstructabilityshouldal
waysbeacentralpartofthedesignprocess,andnotanafterthought.
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Designcharretteswithownersrepresentativesareencouragedasawayof
capturingallstakeholderscontributionsthroughtheanalysisofallpossible
options.Formalandinformalreviewsareexpectedtohavealltheappropriate
designteammembersinputandnodesigndecisionshouldbemadewithouta
fluiddialoguebetweenallpartiesinvolved.
Earlyinvolvementofbuilders,constructionmanagersandfacilitymanagerswill
enrichthediscussionswithdesignerstominimizeconstructioncomplications,
thusensuringamorepredictableresult.
Someofthebenefitsexpectedfromanintegrateddesignapproachare:
Simplifyandcorrectlysizethestructuralsystem.
Havemoredirectroutesandtherightsizingforsubsystemssuchas
HVAC,lighting,plumbing,andpower.
Minimizethebuildingenergyloads.
Bettercoordinatethedrawingsofdifferentdisciplines.
Engagealldesignteammembersearlyinthedesignprocessandsubmit
toADECtheirnamesandqualificationsalongwithaworkplanthat
clearlyidentifiesrelationshipsandflowofinformationbetweenteam
members.
Thedesignprocessmustberecordedfromtheinitialgoalsetting
session,toestablishingalldesignintentions,definingprojectconditions,
andthroughcaringoneveryphaseofdesign.Allmembersofthedesign
teammustbeequallyengagedandinformedthroughtheentireprocess.
Arecordshallbekeptofallmajordesigndecisionsandoptionsanalysis,
whichwillconstituteafinaldocumenttobesubmittedtoADECwiththe
finaldesigndocumentation.

Thetaskstobecompletedineachdesign,construction,andoccupancyphaseare
identifiedbelow:
PreDesignPhase:
Analyzesiteconditionsandfeasibilityofspaceprogram.
Establishinvestmentcostlimits.
Defineenergyconsumptiongoals.
Determinethelifeexpectancyoftheschoolbuilding.
Design:
Optimizeonsiteresourcesandorientations.
Seekhighestpossibledaylightwithoutunnecessarysolarheatgain.
Employcomputergeneratedmodelstoanalyzestructural,mechanicaland
electricalloads.
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Usebuildinginformationmodelling,incorporatingandexpandingonthe
specificationsprovidedbyADEC.
Specifytheneedforadequatecommissioning.
BiddingandConstruction
Monitortheconstructionprocesstoensurefullcompliancewithdesign
intentionsandtoallowforpossiblesubstitutionswhennecessary(onlywith
writtenapprovalfromADEC).
Occupancy
Ensurethroughspecificationsthetimelysubmittalofoperationand
maintenancemanuals.
Allowforpostoccupancyevaluationandtrainingsessionsincoordination
withADEC.
E.6
BuildingInformationModelling
ADECrecommendstheuseofBuildingInformationModellinginorderto
generateandmanagebuildingdataduringitslifecycle.
Buildinginformationmodellingisatechniquebywhichallofthedistinct
buildingelementsarecombinedtomakeupabuildingdesignthatcancoexist
inasingleprojectdatabase,orvirtualbuilding,whichrepresentseverything
knownaboutthebuilding.Abuildinginformationmodelisbuilttoprovidea
single,logical,consistentsourceforallinformationassociatedwiththe
building.
ADECrequiresBIMmodelstobeconstructedusingattheminimum
followinginformation:
Length,widthandheightofeachbuildingcomponent
Specifications
Unitcosts
Schedules
DuringtheConstructionPhase
AsbuiltInformation
Manufacturersdata
Schedules
RFIs,ChangeOrdersetc.
ArchitecturaldesignfirmtokeeptheBIMmodelupdated,and
incorporateitinwitheverydesignsubmission.
BIMmodelshallbesubmittedaspartoftheasbuilt/record
documentation.

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E.7
ProcessDescriptionandDeliverables
TherequirementsandstrategiescontainedinthisDesignManualaremeantto
providearchitecturaldesignfirmsguidanceinunderstandingADECs
expectationsaswellastoserveasaninstrumentthatcanbeusedtoverify
thattheresultsgeneratedareinlinewiththegoalsinitiallysetforthe
proposedproject.Architecturaldesignfirmswilltakeintoconsiderationthe
latestdesignconceptsapprovedbyADECwhenworkingonsitespecific
designs.
ADECwillbeavailableforconsultationateverystepoftheprocessandwill
conductformalreviewsatthefollowingphases:concept,schematics,design
developmentandbeforetheconstructionaresentfortender.
Priortostartingaproject,ADECwillprovidetoarchitecturaldesignfirms,all
siteinformationavailableandapreliminaryspaceprogramforreviewand
feedback.ADECwillalsoorganize,whenneeded,acommunityconsultationto
discussallprojectinformation.
Duringtenderandconstructionprocess,ADECshallbeconsultedifchanges
aredeemnecessarytotheseStandardsandCriteriaofthefinalsetof
constructiondrawings.

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Allinformationcollected,plusadescriptionofADECsvisionforeach
particularproject,willbesummarizedintoaProjectBrief.Withinoneweekof
beingappointed,thearchitecturaldesignfirmwillsubmittoADECan
InceptionReportcontaining;butnotlimitedto:
Teamcompositionandcontactinformation.
Proposedlistofdrawings.
Proposedreviewschedule.
Feedbackonspaceprogram.ProgramAnalysis.
Siteandutilitiesinformationandobservations.
UnderstandingoftheADECdesignRequirements.
Atanypointduringthedesignprocessthearchitecturaldesignfirmshouldbe
preparedtoproducedrawingsandreportsandtomakepresentationstothe
HigherAuthorityortheirdesignatedrepresentativeasdeterminedbythe
InfrastructureandFacilitiesDivision.Documentsrequiredforpresentation
shallinclude:models,mountedandcoloursiteplans,floorplans,elevations
andpresentationperspectives.
AllformalcommunicationsbetweenanarchitecturaldesignfirmandADEC
mustbeinwriting,datedandnumbered.AllsubmissionstoADECwillbedone
inatleasttwopapercopiesandtwoCDscontainingalldrawingsinPDF,Word,
DWGandothereditableformats.
Thefollowingaretheminimumdeliverablerequiredforeachdesignphase:
ProjectInspectionPhase.
ConceptDesignPhase
Thisphasewillfocuson:
Analyzingpossiblegrowthalternativesandoptionsforflexibility.
Thedesignofinternalfunctions,human,vehicleandmaterialflow
patterns.
Generalspaceallocations;detailedanalysisofoperatingfunctions;
studiesofadjacency,verticalandhorizontalaffinities.
Outlinedescriptionsofmajorbuildingcomponentsandsystems.
Theminimumdeliverableforthisphaseare:
1. Siteplanatscale1:250
2. Floorplansatscale1:200
3. Roofplan.
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4. Atleasttwocrosssections.
5. Fourelevations.
6. FivepresentationqualityrenderingstobeprintedinanA1format.
7. Allnecessarysupportingdrawingsshowingtypicaldetailsorsolutions
thatenhanceorbetterexplainthevalueoftheproposedconcept.
8. Thesustainabilityreportoutliningthestrategiesplanned.
9. Aconceptdesignreport.
Althoughformalstructural,mechanical,electricalandplumbingdesignswill
notberequiredatthispoint,thearchitecturaldesignfirmwilldemonstrate
throughgraphicsandtextthattheproposedsolutionstakeintoconsideration
allrelateddisciplinesholistically.Theconceptualdesignsshouldresultinhigh
qualityeducationalbuildingsthatarealsoeconomical,easytomaintain,fast
tobuildandqualifyforThreePearlsintheEstidamagradingsystem.
SchematicDesignPhase
IncorporatingthefeedbackfromADECfortheconceptualdesignphase.
Schematicdesignsolutionstofunction,contractibilityandaesthetics.
Reviewofprogrammedversusactualareas.
Analysisofstructural,MEPandallsystems,constructionmethods,
materialsandworktobeincludedintheconstructioncontracts.
Sustainabilityanalysisdefiningstrategiesforobtainingeverypoint.
Theminimumdeliverablesforthisphaseare:
A. Architectural
B. Plansat1:100scaleshowingcompletebuildinglayout,andidentifying
areas,roombyroom,showingareasinsquaremeterswithcomparisons
tospaceprogramprovided.
C. Buildingsectionsandelevationsthatindicatelocationandsizeof
fenestration.
D. Preliminarycolorschemeandfinishes.
E. Preliminaryfurniturelayouts.
F. Siteplanwithbuildinglocatedandoverallgradingplanwithaminimum
of2mcontourlines.
G. Allmajorsitedevelopmentsuchasorientation,accessroadpaving,walls
andoutsidesupportbuildings,structuredparkingfacilities,programmed
playareas,andpavedparkinglotsshouldbeshown.
H. Landscapeconceptdrawingsandreport.
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I. Grossandnetareacalculationsseparatedtoshowconformancewiththe
SpaceProgramprovidedbyADEC.
J. PreliminaryInternationalBuildingCodeSummary
B.Structural
A. Diagramsandnarrativeofstructuralsystemrecommended(precast,
structuralsteelwithcompositedeck,structuralsteelwithbarjoists,etc).
B. Identificationoffoundationsystemsrecommended(fillrequirements,
piles,caissons,spread,footings,etc.).
C. Structuralnarrativereport.
C.Mechanical
A. Diagramsandnarrativeofblockheating,ventilatingandcoolingloads
calculationsincludingskinversusinternalloading.
B. Singlelinedrawingsofallpipingandducts.
C. Locationofshafts,ductchasesandpipechases.
D. Locationandpreliminarydimensionsofallmajorequipmentinallocated
spaces
E. Locationofallserviceentrances.
F. Mechanicalnarrativereport.
D.Electrical
A. Diagramsandnarrativeoflightingstrategy.
B. Lightingfixturesroughlyscheduledshowingtypesoffixturestobeused.
C. Majorelectricalequipmentestimationsthatindicatesizeandcapacity.
D. Completepreliminaryonelineelectricaldistributiondiagramswith
indicationsoffinallocationofserviceentry,transformersandemergency
generator,ifrequired.
E. Preliminarydimensionsofelectricalrooms.
F. Diagramsandnarrativeofspecializedelectricalsystems(firealarm,
intercom,voice/data,MATV).
G. Legendshowingallsymbolsusedondrawings.
H. Projectedenergyusebrokendowninmajorbuildingcomponents.
I. Electricalnarrativereport.
Otherdeliverablesare:
PreliminaryconstructioncostestimatesinformatprovidedbyADEC.
Preliminaryconstructionprogram.
Atleasttwointeriorandoneexterior3Dmodels.
Acousticsreport.
Sustainabilityreport.
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DesignDevelopmentPhase
ThisphasewillfocusonincorporatingthefeedbackfromADECfortheschematic
designphase,aswellasdevelopanddocumentdetaileddesignsolutions.If
projectnotmeetingbudget,valueengineeringbyanindependentthirdparty
mayberequiredbeforestartingthisphase.Theminimumdeliverable,as
applicable,forthisphaseare:
A. Architectural
1. Projectphasingplan.
2. InternationalBuildingCode,summarysheet.
3. Lifesafetyplansshowingallfirewallsandegresscalculations.
4. Floorplans(at1:100scale)withfinalroomlocationsincludingall
openings.
5. Roofplan(at1:100scale)indicatingstructuralslope,drainageareasand
drainlocations.
6. Wallsectionsshowingfinaldimensionalrelationships,materialsand
componentrelationships.
7. Identificationofallfixedandlooseequipment,furniture,andfurnishings.
8. Roominventorydatasheetsshowinglocationsoffurnitureand
equipmentforeachroom.
9. Finishscheduleidentifyingallfinishesperroom.
10. Preliminarydoorandwindowandhardwarescheduleshowingfinal
quantityplustypeandqualitylevels.
11. Siteplanincludinggradinganddrainage.
12. Preliminarydevelopmentofdetails,includingmillworkdetailsandlarge
scaleblowups.
13. Legendshowingallsymbolsusedondrawings.
14. Reflectiveceilingdevelopmentincludingceilinggridandalldevicesthat
penetratetheceiling(i.e.,lightfixtures,sprinklerheads,ceilingregister
ordiffusers,etc.).
B.Structural
1. Planandsectiondrawingswithallstructuralmemberslocatedandsized.
2. Foundationdrawings.
C.Plumbing
1. Pointsofaccessanddrainagelocated.
2. Piping,fixturesandequipmentsubstantiallylocatedandsized.
3. Tanks,treatmentplantslocatedandsized.
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D.Mechanical
1. Coolingloadcalculationsforeachspaceandmajorductorpiperuns
sizedtointerfacestructural.
2. Majormechanicalequipmentscheduledindicatingsizeandcapacity.
3. Ductworkandpipingsubstantiallylocatedandsized.
4. Aboveceilingand/ormechanicalroomlayoutstoverifyall,structural,
mechanical,plumbing,electricalandfireprotectionsystemsfitin
availablespaces.
5. Devicesinceilinglocated.
6. Legendshowingallsymbolsusedondrawings.
7. Completedlifecyclecostanalysis.
E.Electrical
1. Pointofaccess,substationslocatedandsized.
2. Allpowerconsumingequipmentandloadcharacteristics.
3. Totalelectricload.
4. Majorelectricalequipment(switchgear,distributionpanels,emergency
generator,transferswitches,UPSsystem,etc)dimensionedanddrawn
toscaleintothespaceallocated.
5. Preliminarysitelightingdesigncoordinatedwiththepowercompany.
6. Lighting,power,telecommunicationsandofficeautomationdevicesand
receptaclesshowninplan.
7. Preliminarylightfixtureschedule.
8. Onelinediagramofspecializedelectricalsystems(firealarm,intercom,
voice/data,MATV)showinglocationofcontrolequipment/panelsand
devices.
9. Interiorelectricalloadsestimateforsystemsfurniture,receptacles,
lighting,foodserviceequipment,andanyotherspecialuseareas,etc.
F.FireProtection
1. Provideflowtestinformation.
2. Narrativeofproposedfireprotectionsystem.
3. Plansandsectionsasneeded.
Otherdeliverableare:
Updatedpreliminaryconstructioncostestimatesinformatprovidedby
ADEC.
Updatedpreliminaryconstructionprogramwhichincludesconstruction
phasingandpackagingstrategy.
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Preliminarycommissioningplan.
Updatedinteriorandexterior3Dmodels.
OutlineofallmaterialstobespecifiedintheConstructionDocuments
phase.
Colorboardsandfinishingsampleboards.
Sustainabilityupdate.
DesignDevelopmentreport.
ConstructionDocumentsPhase
IncorporatingthefeedbackfromADECforthedesigndevelopment
phase.
Preparationofalldocumentsnecessaryfortenderandconstruction.
Reviewandincorporatingintoconstructiondocuments:Conditionsofthe
Contract,AdvertisementforTender,InstructionstoTenderers,and
ConstructionProposalFormsandAgreement(s).
Theminimumdeliverablesasapplicable,forthisphaseare:
A.General
1. Completeindexofdrawings.
2. Vicinityplan.
3. InternationalBuildingCodesummary.
4. Lifesafetyplans.
5. Energydata.
6. Accessibilitysummary.
B.Civil/Landscaping
1. Copyofthesitesurvey.
2. Siteplansatisfactoryforsiteplanapproval.
3. Sitedemolitionplan.
4. Gradingplan.
5. Siteutilityplan.
6. Stormdrainageplan,detailsandschedule.
7. Pavingplansanddetails.
8. Landscapingplansanddetails,plantschedule.
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C.Architectural
1. Demolitionplans.
2. KeyplanswithfinalroomnumbersasapprovedbyADEC.
3. Criticalsectionsanddetailsidentifiedanddrawn.
4. Roofplanwithallpenetrations.
5. Kitchenlayoutandequipmentschedule.
6. Exteriorelevationswithcontroljointslocated.
7. Enlargedtoiletroomslayoutdetailswithallfixturesanddimensions.
8. Reflectedceilingplanwithallfixtureslocatedandceilingheight
identified.
9. Bulkheadandlinteldetails.
10. Finishplanandschedule.
11. Doorandhardwareschedule,elevations,andheadandjambdetails.
12. Masonrydetails.
13. Roofdetails.
14. Stairdetails.
15. Elevatorsectionsanddetailsifapplicable.
16. Furniturelayout.
17. Caseworkdetailsandcabinetdetails.
18. Waterproofingdetails.
D.Structural
1. Demolitionplans.
2. Footingplansanddetails.
3. Concreteplansanddetails.
4. Reinforcingsteelplans.
5. Structuralsteelplans.
E.Plumbing
1. Demolitionplan.
2. Fixtureschedule.
3. Plumbingplans.
4. Enlargedtoiletroomplans.
5. Riserdiagramsforwasteandvent,water,stormdrainage,andgas.
6. Plumbingsiteplan.
7. Plumbingdetails.
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F.Mechanical
1. Demolitionplan
2. Ductworkandpipingcompletelylocatedandsized
3. Completeequipmentschedules
4. Mechanicalroomenlargedplansandsections
5. Schematiccontroldiagrams
6. Mechanicaldetails
G.Electrical
1. Demolitionplan
2. Fixtureschedule
3. Electricalsiteplan
4. Powerplanwithpanelslocatedandidentified
5. Lightingplan
6. Completeplansforauxiliarysystemsincludingbutnotlimitedto,fire
alarm,voice/data,intercom,MATV,andsecurity
7. Riserdiagramsforallsystems
8. Panelschedule
H.FireProtection
1. Demolitionplan
2. Fireprotectionplanwithlocationofallhoseandvalvecabinetsidentified
3. Preliminaryfireprotectiondesigncalculations
I.OtherDeliverables
Pricedbillofquantities.
SpecificationsshallbepreparedusingtheUSConstructionSpecifications
Institute16divisionformat.
Sustainabilityupdateindicatingwhereindrawings,specificationsand
billsofqualities,eachsustainabilityrequirementshavebeen
incorporated.
Updatedpreliminaryconstructionprogrambasedonrequired
constructiontimeincludingonemonthforfurnishingandequipmentand
twomonthsforcommissioning.Alsoincludingconstructionphasingand
packagingstrategy.
Commissioningplan.
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ThisDesignManualwasproducedbytheInfrastructureandFacilitiesDivisionoftheAbu
Dhabi Education Council, working in close collaboration with all ADECs educational
areas, school management, teachers and students. The concept of Learning
Communities was generated through discussions with a team of international
consultants who also provided in depth knowledge and experience in benchmarking
criterion and standards which were adapted to the particular needs of the Abu Dhabi
educationsystem.Theinternationalteamswere:
Fielding Nair International (FNI) is an education innovation leader that has

worked closely with national, regional and local governments in 29 countries
on 5 continents. Their work has been featured in leading global journals and
wonnumerousawardsincludingtheprestigiousCEFPIMacConnellAwardand
InternationalPlanneroftheYear.Theyhavepublishedextensivelyandwritten
a highly regarded book titled, The Language of School Design. Principals of
thefirmhavebeendirectlyinvolvedwiththecreationofDesignStandardsfor
other major jurisdictions including New York City for over 1,100 schools, The
Republic of Azerbaijan for over 4,000 schools and the Commonwealth of
PuertoRicoforover1,500schools.
SHW Groups interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, planners and

educatorsarededicatedtostudying,definingandcraftingenvironmentsthat
inspirecreativityanddrivestudentpotential.SHWwasestablishedinTexasin
1945 and now serves clients throughout the United States and beyond. The
firms portfolio includes more than 4,000 educational projects of varied size
and complexity, ranging from small additions and renovations to new multi
million dollar educational superdevelopments. Those projects, many award
winning, have included a wide variety of facilities such as K12 and university
learning environments, fine arts complexes, maintenance and transportation
facilities, multi story administrative office buildings, career and technical
educationcentres,andavarietyofstadiumsandnatatoriums.With8officesin
Texas,Michigan,VirginiaandMaryland,SHWhasearnedthehonourofbeing
namedoneoftheUnitedStatesleadingeducationalfacilitydesignfirms.
Perspectives belong to projects developed for ADEC by international and locally based
firmssuchas:StudioE,Lumiset,Planar/BroadwayMalyan,DewanandKEO.

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