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02 Design Standards

CLASSROOMS
RECOMMENDED
DESIGN STANDARDS
INTENT
To facilitate and promote effective classroom-
based learning.

To provide adequate flexibility to allow for a

range of teaching styles.

To accommodate a variety of audio/visual Classrooms should range from a 1:1 aspect

presentations and interactive teaching ratio for large rooms to a 3:2 aspect ratio
technologies. for small rooms in order to optimize

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communication
To optimize the use of space through
classroom environments designed to
accommodate specific ranges of class sizes.
AVOID

DESIGN CRITERIA
A
Aspect ratio should not exceed 3:2

Slab to slab partitions with sound insulation to

maximize acoustic qualities
R
Visibility into classrooms through clear and
obscured glass. Rooms exceeding a 3:2 aspect ratio
§§ Side lites and/or lite in door result in long, thin spaces unsuitable for
D

effective group interaction

Prioritize natural light in classrooms over other
space types; specifically in small and medium
classrooms; windows should be operable

Dimmable and pre-programmed lighting with

assigned “lighting zones” to optimize room
flexibility and improve visibility (eg. disable
light fixtures at projection screen)

Natural white LED lighting (3500k is

recommended)

Classroom furniture should be movable for

quick reconfiguration of classrooms

Classroom with movable seating and multiple writing

surfaces is ideally suited to flexible configurations

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LIGHTING CLASSROOM TYPES

Daylight is the ideal way to bring light into
a space. It conserves energy and enhances
the learning environment by creating a
CLASSROOM TARGET AREA
connection between exterior and interior.
TYPE CAPACITY (SF)
Therefore, natural lighting is recommended
as a supplement to indirect artificial lighting XS Classroom 12 360
and should be prioritized in classrooms. All S Classroom 25 750
artificial lighting needs to be zoned, dimmable,
and programmed in to maximize visibility of M Classroom 45 1,125
projectors. L Classroom 85 1,993

XL Classroom 100 2,345

ACOUSTICS
The acoustical properties of a classroom are

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one of the most important factors contributing
to its usage. Unwanted sound must not enter
a classroom from adjoining spaces in order to
preserve audible control for effective teaching
experiences. At the same time, sound must
reverberate appropriately within the room to
ensure all students can hear the instructor,
A
audio/visual media, and other students.

FURNITURE
Movable tables and chairs offer the greatest
R

flexibility and comfort. They also allow for

quick reconfigurations of the classroom by the
instructor and students. Tablet chairs and fixed
seating should be avoided due to their limiting
D

proportions and lack of mobility that hinders

flexible arrangements.

TECHNOLOGY
Today’s classroom experience is constantly
evolving as new technologies enter the
classroom. As a baseline, all classrooms
should be equipped with a document camera,
presentation display (flat panel display or
projector), classroom computer, touch panel
control, and dvd player. All classrooms will be
outfitted with accessible Wi-Fi. In addition,
classrooms should be built to allow for
inexpensive future retrofits as technologies
change.

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CLASSROOMS
FURNITURE
–– Cable connectors to floor box or wall
DESKS outlets should be color-coded and
Moveable and reconfigurable minimal for ease of use
–– Surfaces space should be large enough
Classrooms should have either single occupant to place a laptop on
or dual occupant desks:
§§ Single: 29”h trapezoidal tables that seat §§ Lectern
one –– Adjustable height lectern for
presentations and lectures
§§ Dual: 24” x 60” rectangular tables that seat
two –– Surface space should be large enough
to place a laptop on

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Desks should not have modesty panels to allow
for group work and for students to sit on both
sides of a desk; maximizes flexibility
Faculty can use a student desk (no need for a
different style)
A
Moveable desks do not have built-in surface
electrical outlets (would conflict with desire for
flexibility)
R
AV CREDENZA
In Extra-Small classrooms where projectors
are not practical nor desired, there will be a
media credenza at the front of the room with
integrated AV equipment and a flat panel
monitor for presentations and demonstrations
AV equipment might include: computer, HDMI
and VGA laptop inputs, DVD/Blu-ray player,
document camera, and/or touch panel control

CHAIRS
Moveable and reconfigurable
D

FACULTY PODIUM/LECTERN
Moveable and reconfigurable

Minimal in size (reduced storage space needed

when not in use)

Standing height

Two components:
§§ AV Podium
–– Contains AV equipment (such as:
computer, flat panel monitor, hard-wired
microphone, HDMI and VGA laptop
inputs, DVD/Blu-ray player, document
camera, local room video matrix
switcher, touch panel control)

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CLASSROOMS
TOOLS + TECH
during lectures
TEACHING SURFACES
§§ Medium, Large, and Extra-Large rooms
Whiteboards may integrate a combination of projection
§§ Should be located at the front of the room screens and flat panel displays in order to
on the active teaching wall maximize visibility and student sight lines
–– Some rooms may have two active (repeater screens)
teaching walls (front and side of room)
and may utilize a combination of
whiteboards and idea paint PROJECTOR

§§ Preferably not located underneath/behind Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large

classrooms should have ceiling-mounted

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projector screen
projectors
§§ Should be magnetized so that teachers
can hang hooks or flip charts directly onto Large and Extra-Large classrooms may utilize
the board more than one projector and projected screen
§§ Medium, Large, and Extra-Large rooms in order to maximize visibility and student sight
should have sliding whiteboards to lines
maximize writing space
A
–– Idea paint can also be used to increase
amount of whiteboard space in a DOCUMENT CAMERAS
classroom
Used regularly; should be outfitted in every
classroom
Projection Screens
R

§§ Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large

classrooms should have projection screens COMPUTER

§§ Ceiling-mounted, motorized retractable Rooms should have an integrated computer

D

screens and flat panel display (located within AV

§§ Large and Extra-Large classrooms may
utilize multiple projector screens in order
to maximize visibility and student sight
lines
–– Repeater LCD screens may be used as
well (see Flat Panel Displays below)
Flat Panel Displays
§§ Extra-Small classrooms should utilize
a centrally located LCD monitor large
enough to be seen by the entire room
§§ Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large
rooms should have a flat panel display
integrated into AV Podium so that
teachers can see their own screens without
needing to refer to projection screen
Podium) with multiple, easily accessible USB
ports
Wireless mouse
AUDIO
Speakers integrated in ceiling or wall-mounted
speakers
VIDEO-CONFERENCING TOOLS
Video conferencing capabilities are not part
of the basic classroom technology package,
but can be added later if the need arises and
funding is available

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CLASSROOMS
TOOLS + TECH (cont.)
LECTURE-RECORDING TOOLS LIGHTING
Extra-Large Classrooms will have audio and Dimmable and pre-programmed lighting with
video recording capability assigned “lighting zones” to optimize room
flexibility and improve visibility (eg. disable
light fixtures at projection screen)
WALL CLOCK
One large wall clock located on the wall Natural white LED lighting (3500k is
opposite the primary teaching wall recommended)

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PHONE
Classrooms should have a phone for security
and communication

MOBILE TOOLS/TECH
These are tools/tech not integrated directly
A
into individual classrooms, but instead are
stored locally and can be provided to a given
room when required
§§ Mobile Lab
R
–– Mobile, lockable cart with laptops for an
entire class
–– Used for classes that require a large
number of computers (e.g. exam rooms)
D

–– A wifi enabled printer can be added to

the carts if there is a need and available
funding

§§ Smart Boards
–– Smart boards are not part of the basic
technology package, but a few can be
made available to classes upon request
if there is a need and available funding

POWER AND DATA

WIFI should be provided in an accessible
location with uninterrupted line of sight to all
areas of the classroom

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CLASSROOMS
UTILITIES
ACOUSTICS
Rooms should be acoustically separate; need
to hear everyone from every part of the room
without echoes and with minimal acoustic
interference

Volume of computer audio needs to be

adjustable and speaker placement needs to
provide clear and distributed sound

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Acoustic wall and/or ceiling panels should be
utilized when needed to improve acoustics

Glass used for storefronts and side lighting

should be acoustically treated

CLIMATE
A
All rooms should be climate controlled

Heat and air conditioning should be evenly

distributed throughout the room
R

WASTE
One small to large trash and recycle bin per
D

room dependent on room capacity

Additional trash, recycling, and compost bins

should be located in hallways adjacent to
classrooms in order to avoid promoting and
discourage eating in classrooms

STORAGE
A need to store small items like dry erase
markers and erasers within the AV Podium;
otherwise, storage within the classrooms is not
a major concern

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CLASSROOMS
MATERIALS + FINISHES
WALLS
Cleanable materials

If desired, wainscot should be used to protect

wall surfaces

Paint colors should be light and calming

In smaller classrooms one wall should be

painted with Idea Paint in order to create an

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interactive and dynamic whiteboard space
within the room

WINDOWS
When possible, classrooms should provide
natural light
A
All windows should have operable blinds or
shades

Door openings should have small adjacent

R
glass vision panels

FLOORING
D

Carpet tiles

CEILING
Ceilings considerations should primarily
support classroom acoustics

Appropriately sized classrooms should use

ceiling-mounted projectors and projector
screens

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A
R
D

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CLASSROOMS
EXTRA-SMALL
ALT. DESIGN INTENT

Extra-Small Classrooms are designed for small,

interactive classes. The single movable desks
allow for countless configurations with a focus
single on small group work. The idea paint walls
trapezoidal
telephone desks (whiteboard surface) makes it an ideal room for
16’ small meetings or functional workshops

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idea paint

23’
faculty lectern

AV Credenza and
LCD Screen
A
R

CLASSROOM TARGET AREA

TYPE CAPACITY (SF)

XS Classroom 12 360
D

CLASSROOM FURNITURE + FINISHES

CREDENZA
LECTERN
FACULTY
PODIUM

BOARD
WHITE

PAINT
TYPE
DESK

IDEA

CLASSROOM
AV

AV

TYPE

XS Classroom single X X X X

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMED

AV LECTURE
FLAT PANEL
PROJECTOR

RECORDING
DOCUMENT
COMPUTER

SWITCHER

LIGHTING
CAMERA
DISPLAY

PLAYER

MATRIX
TOUCH

ZONES
PANEL

VIDEO

CLASSROOM
DVD

TYPE

XS Classroom X X X X X X X

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CLASSROOMS
SMALL
ALT. DESIGN INTENT

Small classrooms are the ideal seminar

room. With a target capacity of 25, mobile
two person desks, and two active teaching
telephone
walls, the room can be easily reconfigured to
accommodate numerous arrangements ranging
23’
from: standard lecture (pictured), breakout
groups, or roundtable discussions.
idea paint

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ceiling-mounted
projector

34’
faculty lectern

A
retractable whiteboard
projection
screen
R

CLASSROOM TARGET AREA

TYPE CAPACITY (SF)

S Classroom 25 750
D

CLASSROOM FURNITURE + FINISHES

CREDENZA
LECTERN
FACULTY
PODIUM

BOARD
WHITE

PAINT
TYPE
DESK

IDEA

CLASSROOM
AV

AV

TYPE

S Classroom double X X X X

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMED

AV LECTURE
FLAT PANEL
PROJECTOR

RECORDING
DOCUMENT
COMPUTER

SWITCHER

LIGHTING
CAMERA
DISPLAY

PLAYER

MATRIX
TOUCH

ZONES
PANEL

VIDEO

CLASSROOM
DVD

TYPE

S Classroom X X X X X X X

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CLASSROOMS
MEDIUM
DESIGN INTENT
27’

Medium classrooms are ideal for mid-

sized lectures. They provide a flexible
environment that can easily be reconfigured
41’ to accommodate lectures, discussions, or
breakout groups.

ALT.
whiteboard
telephone
faculty
lectern

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retractable
projection
screen

A
double
whiteboard

rectangular
desks

ceiling-mounted
projector
R

CLASSROOM TARGET AREA

TYPE CAPACITY (SF)

M Classroom 45 1,125
D

CLASSROOM FURNITURE + FINISHES

CREDENZA
LECTERN
FACULTY
PODIUM

BOARD
WHITE

PAINT
TYPE
DESK

IDEA

CLASSROOM
AV

AV

TYPE

M Classroom double X X X

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMED

AV LECTURE
FLAT PANEL
PROJECTOR

RECORDING
DOCUMENT
COMPUTER

SWITCHER

LIGHTING
CAMERA
DISPLAY

PLAYER

MATRIX
TOUCH

ZONES
PANEL

VIDEO

CLASSROOM
DVD

TYPE

M Classroom X X X X X X X

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CLASSROOMS
LARGE
33’ DESIGN INTENT

Large classrooms are intended for traditional

lectures or presentations in which the target
capacity of 85 is often focused on a single
55’ point in the front of the room. However,
the movable furniture allows for easy
reconfiguration for group breakouts.

While the room’s aspect ratio optimizes sight

lines and audibility, movable risers can be

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incorporated into the design.
ALT. telephone

ceiling-
mounted
projector
whiteboard

A
faculty
lectern
R
retractable projection screen

CLASSROOM TARGET AREA

TYPE CAPACITY (SF)

L Classroom 85 1,993
D

CLASSROOM FURNITURE + FINISHES

CREDENZA
LECTERN
FACULTY
PODIUM

BOARD
WHITE

PAINT
TYPE
DESK

IDEA

CLASSROOM
AV

AV

TYPE

L Classroom double X X X X

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMED

AV LECTURE
FLAT PANEL
PROJECTOR

RECORDING
DOCUMENT
COMPUTER

SWITCHER

LIGHTING
CAMERA
DISPLAY

PLAYER

MATRIX
TOUCH

ZONES
PANEL

VIDEO

CLASSROOM
DVD

TYPE

L Classroom X X X X X X X

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CLASSROOMS
EXTRA-LARGE

59’ DESIGN INTENT

Similar to large classrooms, extra-large

classrooms are intended for traditional
lectures, presentations, or large test groups.
40’
However, the movable furniture allows for easy
reconfiguration for group breakouts or multiple
room orientations.

While the room’s aspect ratio optimizes sight

lines and audibility, movable risers can be

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incorporated into the design.
ALT. ceiling-mounted projector
telephone
faculty lectern
whiteboard

A
R
retractable projection screen

CLASSROOM TARGET AREA

TYPE CAPACITY (SF)

XL Classroom 100+ 2,345

D

CLASSROOM FURNITURE + FINISHES

CREDENZA
LECTERN
FACULTY
PODIUM

BOARD
WHITE

PAINT
TYPE
DESK

IDEA

CLASSROOM
AV

AV

TYPE

XL Classroom double X X X

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMED

AV LECTURE
FLAT PANEL
PROJECTOR

RECORDING
DOCUMENT
COMPUTER

SWITCHER

LIGHTING
CAMERA
DISPLAY

PLAYER

MATRIX
TOUCH

ZONES
PANEL

VIDEO

CLASSROOM
DVD

TYPE

XL Classroom X X X X X X X X

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CLASSROOM FURNITURE + FINISHES

CREDENZA
LECTERN
FACULTY
PODIUM

BOARD
WHITE

PAINT
TYPE
DESK

IDEA
CLASSROOM

AV

AV
TYPE

XS Classroom single X X X X

S Classroom double X X X

M Classroom double X X X

L Classroom double X X X

XL Classroom double X X X

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
FT
A
PROGRAMED

AV LECTURE
FLAT PANEL
PROJECTOR

RECORDING
DOCUMENT
COMPUTER

SWITCHER

LIGHTING
CAMERA
DISPLAY

PLAYER

MATRIX
TOUCH

ZONES
PANEL

VIDEO
CLASSROOM
DVD

TYPE
R

XS Classroom X X X X X X X

S Classroom X X X X X X X

M Classroom X X X X X X X
D

L Classroom X X X X X X X

XL Classroom X X X X X X X X

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ACADEMIC
PROGRAM SUMMARY
CLASSROOM TYPES

THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM

CLASSROOM TARGET AREA
TYPE CAPACITY (SF) This page contains the future academic
XS Classroom 12 360
program for the new academic facility at 333
Golden Gate Avenue. The final program was
S Classroom 25 750 arrived at by synthesizing findings from the
M Classroom 45 1,125
2015 Utilization and Occupancy Study, the
classroom design standards, and extensive
L Classroom 85 1,993 feedback from UC Hastings’ faculty, students,

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XL Classroom 100 2,345
and staff.

198 MCALLISTER REPLACEMENT

198 MCALLISTER 333 GOLDEN GATE

XS - -
A
S 10 14

M - 2

L 1 4
R
XL 6 1

Total 17 19

Area (sf) 17,897 23,067

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Cap. 874 880

FUTURE INVENTORY BY BUILDING

100 MCALLISTER 200MCALLISTER 50 HYDE 333 GOLDEN GATE TOTAL

XS - - - - -

S 1 2 - 14 17

M - 1 1 2 4

L - - - 4 4

XL - - 3 1 4

Total 1 3 4 21 29

Area (sf) 1,427 2,506 6,444 23,067 31,44

Cap. 58 78 364 880 1,380

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FUTURE INVENTORY BY ROOM

ROOM TARGET CLASSROOM AREA

NUMBER BUILDING CAPACITY TYPE (SF)
100 McA 404 100 McA 20 S 396

620A 200 McA 20 S 603

200 McA

620B 200 McA 20 S 613

640 200 McA 38 M 1,290

M120 50 Hyde 32 M 1,041

F 50 Hyde 100 XL 1,726

50 Hyde

G 50 Hyde 116 XL 1,835

H 50 Hyde 116 XL 1,842

MCR* 50 Hyde 96 XL 1,947

s_1 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_2 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

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s_3 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_4 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_5 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_6 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_7 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

A
s_8 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_9 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

333 Golden Gate

s_10 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_11 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

R

s_12 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_13** 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

s_14** 333 Golden Gate 25 S 750

D

m_1 333 Golden Gate 45 M 1,125

m_2 333 Golden Gate 45 M 1,125

l_1 333 Golden Gate 85 L 1,990

l_2 333 Golden Gate 85 L 1,990

l_3 333 Golden Gate 85 L 1,990

l_4*** 333 Golden Gate 85 L 1,990

xl_1 333 Golden Gate 100 XL 2,345

*The MCR in the 50 Hyde Annex is not included in the academic program calculations
**Two Small classrooms will be located adjacent to clinical programs in order to replicate existing adjacencies in 100
McAllister.
***Can be divided into two medium classrooms

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