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<br />d Building finishes (cleanability, consistency, durability, aesthet-
<br />ics, expression of college image, etc.)
<br />e Communication systems (data, telecomm, TV, radio, CCTV,
<br />etc.) infrastructure standards (wiring closets, cable trays,
<br />wiring, podiums, control panels, AV equipment, etc.) Also,
<br />large capacity conduit (inter -duct) should be considered
<br />between buildings.
<br />f Adequate square footage and equipment be allocated for cus-
<br />todial and maintenance functions.
<br />g Generic classrooms and "Technology" classrooms (finishes,
<br />furnishings, lighting, controls, instructor podiums, electronic
<br />equipment, etc.)
<br />h Space use (square footage per station in classrooms, labs and
<br />offices)
<br />i All remodeling, additions and additions shall consider
<br />USGBC (United States Green Building Council) and LEED
<br />(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) provisions
<br />for design and construction methods. Each individual project
<br />shall be reviewed from a cost/benefit analysis perspective.
<br />This approach also will serve as support for the college's edu-
<br />cational programs, as well as instilling an attitude for respon-
<br />sible resource use in its students, staff and faculty.
<br />j All remodeling and additions shall meet or exceed standards
<br />required by: Minnesota State Building Code, DNR, OSHA,
<br />ASHRAE, AHERA, and the American with Disabilities Act.
<br />11 Develop a set of 'Design Guidelines in which new buildings,
<br />additions and remodelings will use a consistent palette of materi-
<br />als, colors and forms (internal as well as external). Building
<br />height and massing should also be a major consideration in the
<br />design vocabulary and campus fabric. Keep in mind that the
<br />college's image is a powerful marketing tool. Materials used can
<br />affect many aspects: maintenance costs, initial cost versus "life
<br />cycle" cost, consistency with architecture on campus, safety, etc.
<br />12 Consider developing a system of "allocating costs" (heating,
<br />cooling, electrical, telecomm, maintenance, repairs, equipment,
<br />etc.) for space use in respective departments and user groups that
<br />will reflect true departmental facility operational costs. (Keep
<br />in mind that the cost structure needs to be balanced against the
<br />college's mission, culture and "whole" student.)
<br />13 Building Space Utilization:
<br />To help mitigate the shortage of classroom and lab space, cen-
<br />tralized space management. (academics, performances, athletics,
<br />support functions, etc) will help maximize existing space.
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