Army Service Schools - index
Army Service Schools - ufc_4_171_02a0001
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) - ufc_4_171_02a0002
Foreword - ufc_4_171_02a0003
Foreword - Cont'd - ufc_4_171_02a0004
Foreword - Cont'd - ufc_4_171_02a0005
List of Figures - ufc_4_171_02a0012
List of Figures - Cont'd - ufc_4_171_02a0013
Purpose - ufc_4_171_02a0015
Emphasis - ufc_4_171_02a0016
Functional.
General - ufc_4_171_02a0018
Figure 2-1 U.S. Army Service School Organization Chart
Planning the Service School
Planning the Site.
Figure 2-2 DD Form 1391
Designing the Service School
Figure 2-3 School Siting, Sloped Terrain
Figure 2-5 Building Type/Climate Impact
Figure 2-6 School-Post Relationships
Figure 2-7 Siting for Expansion
Figure 2-10 Multi-Bay Shop Area Circulation
Figure 2-11 Siting Parking Areas
Figure 2-12 Planning Related Activities
Figure 2-13 Corridor Intersection
Figure 2-14 Group of Classrooms.
Figure 2-15 Recessed Room Exit.
Figure 2-16 Glass Shading, South Elevation.
Plumbing. - ufc_4_171_02a0035
Fire Safety.
Drawings.
Provision of User Information - ufc_4_171_02a0038
Figure 3-1 Repetitive General Instruction Space
Figure 3-2 Arrangement of Repetitive Space
Figure 3-3 Multiple Use of Repetitive Space
Figure 3-5 Change Frequency and Cost of Wall Systems
Figure 3-6 Lighting Glare and Reflections
Figure 3-7 Lighting Without Glare
Acoustic Considerations.
Figure 3-9 Visual Contact/Discussion Participation Relationship
Figure 3-10 Configurations of Audio-Visual Systems
Figure 3-11 Projection Screen Location Related to the Cone of Vision
Figure 3-12 Television Tube Screen Viewing Criteria
Figure 3-14 Comparison of Seating Areas, Front and Rear Screen Systems
Figure 3-15 Comparison of Total Space, Front and Rear Screen Systems
Figure 3-16 Comparison of Space Utilization Front and Rear Screen Systems
Figure 3-17 Comparison of Image Quality, Front and Rear Screen Systems.
Figure 3-18 Image Distortion.
Figure 3-19 Seating in Partial Viewing Sector
Figure 4-1 Types of Design Requirements.
Figure 4-2 Types of Design Requirements
Figure 4-3 Spaces Near Conference Classrooms.
Figure 4-4 24-Student Classroom.
Figure 4-5 50-Student Classroom Using Projection Methods of Presentation.
Figure 4-7 75-Student Classroom Using Projection Methods of Presentation.
Figure 4-9 125-Student Classroom Using Television Presentation Methods
Figure 4-11 150-Student Classroom.
Figure 4-12 200-Student Classroom.
Figure 4-13 70-Student Classroom.
Subdivided Classrooms.
Figure 4-14 Changeable Wall System.
Figure 4-15 Examples of Chalkboards and Tackboards
Figure 4-16 Interior Design Recommendations for Conference Classrooms.
Table 4-1 Criteria for Conference Classrooms.
Figure 4-7 Laboratory Classroom With Group Stations.
Figure 4-19 Laboratory Classroom for Standing Instruction.
Figure 4-20 Spaces Near Laboratory Classrooms.
Figure 4-21 Interior Design Recommendations for Laboratory Classrooms.
Table 4-2 Criteria for Laboratory Classrooms.
Figure 4-22 Design Considerations of Instructional Shop Spaces.
Space Utilization.
Figure 4-23 Spaces Near Instructional Shops.
Table 4-3 Criteria for Instructional Shops.
Figure 4-24 Interior Design Recommendations for Instructional Shops.
Self-Paced Instruction Rooms.
Figure 4-26 Spaces Near Self-Paced Instruction Rooms.
Figure 4-27 Carrel Layouts.
Figure 4-28 Interior Design Recommendations for Self-Paced Instructional Classrooms.
Table 4-4 Criteria for Self-Paced Instruction Classrooms.
Computer-Aided Instruction Rooms.
Figure 4-29 Human Design Factor Dimensions for Computer-Aided Instruction Carrels.
Figure 4-30 Comparison of Angular and Rectangular Carrels
Figure 4-31 Spaces Near Computer-Aided Instructional Classrooms.
Figure 4-32 Interior Design Recommendations for Computer-Aided Instructional Classrooms.
Storage.
Figure 4-33 Seminar Classroom.
Table 4-5 Criteria for Computer-Aided Instructional Classrooms.
Figure 4-34 Spaces Near Seminar Classrooms.
Figure 4-36 Interior Design Recommendations for Seminar Classrooms. - ufc_4_171_02a0095
Figure 4-36 Interior Design Recommendations for Seminar Classrooms. - ufc_4_171_02a0096
Table 4-6 Criteria for Seminar Classrooms.
Figure 4-37 Spaces Near Auditoriums and Theaters.
Figure 4-39 Types of Rows
Figure 4-40 Typical Three-Bank Layouts.
Figure 4-41 Interior Design Recommendations for Auditoriums and Theaters.
Table 4-7 Criteria for Auditoriums and Theaters.
Figure 4-42 Instructor Preparation Areas.
Figure 4-43 Spaces Near Instructor Preparation Areas.
Figure 4-44 Interior Design Recommendations for Instructor Preparation Areas.
Table 4-8 Criteria for Instructor Preparation Areas.
Figure 4-45 Spaces Near Instructor Rehearsal Rooms.
Figure 4-46 Instructor Rehearsal Room.
Figure 4-47 Interior Design Recommendations for Instructor Rehearsal Rooms.
Table 4-9 Criteria for Instructor Rehearsal Rooms.
Figure 4-48 Spaces Near Counseling Spaces.
Figure 4-49 Interior Design Recommendations for Counseling Spaces.
Table 4-10 Criteria for Counseling Spaces.
Figure 4-50 Spaces Near Remedial Instruction Spaces.
Table 4-11 Criteria for Remedial Instruction Spaces.
Figure 4-51 Spaces Near the Technical Library.
Figure 4-52 Typical Heights for 3-Foot-Wide Storage Units
Figure 4-53 Interior Design Recommendations for a Technical Library.
Table 4-12 Criteria for a Technical Library.
Figure 4-54 Spaces Near Study Areas.
Figure 4-55 Interior Design Recommendations for Study Areas.
Table 4-13 Criteria for Study Areas.
Figure 4-56 Spaces Near Projection Rooms.
Table 4-14 Criteria for Projection Rooms.
Figure 4-57 Open Office Space Planning.
Figure 4-59 Spaces Near Administrative Offices.
Figure 4-60 Interior Design Recommendations for Administrative Offices.
Table 4-15 Criteria for Administrative Offices.
Figure 4-61 Spaces Near Administrative Conference Rooms.
Figure 4-62 Interior Design Recommendations for Administrative Conference Rooms.
Table 4-16 Criteria for Administrative Conference Rooms.
Figure 4-63 Spaces Near Student Lounges.
Figure 4-64 Interior Design Recommendations for Student Lounges.
Table 4-17 Criteria for Student Lounges.
Figure 4-65 Spaces Near Snack Bars and Vending Areas.
Figure 4-66 Snack Bar Facility.
Figure 4-68 Interior Design Recommendations for Snack Bars and Vending Areas.
Table 4-18 Criteria for Snack Bars and Vending Areas.
Table 4-19 Criteria for Bookstores.
Figure 4-69 Spaces Near Restrooms.
Environmental Conditions.
Figure 4-70 Toilet Partition Types.
Figure 4-71 Interior Design Recommendations for Restrooms.
Table 4-20 Criteria for Restrooms.
Figure 4-72 Spaces Near Janitor Rooms.
Table 4-21 Criteria for Janitor Rooms.
Table 4-22 Criteria for Storage Rooms.
Table 5-1 Functional Affinity Matrix
Figure 5-1 Walking Distances and School Planning
Table 5-2 Suggested STC Ratings for Acoustic Separation
Figure 5-3 Corridor Separation of Class and Shop Areas.
Figure 5-4 Corridor and Storage Separation of Shop and Class Areas.
Figure 5-5 Separate Department Organization
Figure 5-7 Department Location in School
Figure 5-9 Locating Intense Noise Sources.
Figure 5-10 Internal Corridor Separations
Figure 5-11 Expansion of Large Schools.
Figure 5-13 Distribution of Primary Utilities.
Figure 5-14 Integration of Utilities and Structure
Figure 5-15 Visual Interest in Corridors
Figure 6-1 Illustrative Plan, 30,000 Sq. Ft. School.
Figure 6-2 Illustrative Plan, 150,000 Sq. Ft. School (Primary Instruction Space; Classroom).
Figure 6-3 Illustrative Plan, 150,000 Sq. Ft. School (Primary Instruction Space; Shop).
Figure 6-4 Illustrative Plan, 400,000 Sq. Ft. School (Equal Classroom and Shop Area).
Figure 6-5 Illustrative Plan, 400,000 Sq. Ft. School (Three Phase Construction)
Form
Utilities Requirements for Illustrative Designs
Water - ufc_4_171_02a0168
General.
Factors Affecting Project Urgency
Table 7-1 Characteristics of Existing Operations.
Figure 7-2 Example Rating of Existing Operations.
Table 7-3 Upgrading Potentials.
Table 7-4 Project Feasibility guidelines
Project Funding.
Establishing Project Requirements.
Table 7-6 Potential Upgrading Alternatives.
Table 7-7 Upgrading Requirements for Individual Functional Activities.
Determining Building/Site Suitability
Table 7-8 Physical Development Factors.
Table 7-8 Physical Development Factors - Cont'd
Figure 7-1 Typical Location Considerations.
Figure 7-3 Square Building Size and Form Considerations.
Figure 7-6 Desirable Space Configuration
Table 7-9 Space Layout Checklist.
Figure 7-7 Building and Size Configuration.
Establishing Design Requirements.
Landscape Planting - ufc_4_171_02a0188
Figure 7-8 Site Elements
Existing Utility support
Figure A-1 Color Scheme A
Figure A-2 Color Scheme B
Figure A-3 Color Scheme C
Figure A-4 Color Scheme D
Table A-1 Color Scheme for Space Types.
Selected Bibliography
Furniture and Instructional Equipment Audio-Visual
Environmental Requirements (Heat, Lighting, Acoustics)
Building Systems - ufc_4_171_02a0199
Specific Planning Programs.
Army Service Schools - ufc_4_171_02a0001
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) - ufc_4_171_02a0002
Foreword - ufc_4_171_02a0003
Foreword - Cont'd - ufc_4_171_02a0004
Foreword - Cont'd - ufc_4_171_02a0005
List of Figures - ufc_4_171_02a0012
List of Figures - Cont'd - ufc_4_171_02a0013
Purpose - ufc_4_171_02a0015
Emphasis - ufc_4_171_02a0016
Functional.
General - ufc_4_171_02a0018
Figure 2-1 U.S. Army Service School Organization Chart
Planning the Service School
Planning the Site.
Figure 2-2 DD Form 1391
Designing the Service School
Figure 2-3 School Siting, Sloped Terrain
Figure 2-5 Building Type/Climate Impact
Figure 2-6 School-Post Relationships
Figure 2-7 Siting for Expansion
Figure 2-10 Multi-Bay Shop Area Circulation
Figure 2-11 Siting Parking Areas
Figure 2-12 Planning Related Activities
Figure 2-13 Corridor Intersection
Figure 2-14 Group of Classrooms.
Figure 2-15 Recessed Room Exit.
Figure 2-16 Glass Shading, South Elevation.
Plumbing. - ufc_4_171_02a0035
Fire Safety.
Drawings.
Provision of User Information - ufc_4_171_02a0038
Figure 3-1 Repetitive General Instruction Space
Figure 3-2 Arrangement of Repetitive Space
Figure 3-3 Multiple Use of Repetitive Space
Figure 3-5 Change Frequency and Cost of Wall Systems
Figure 3-6 Lighting Glare and Reflections
Figure 3-7 Lighting Without Glare
Acoustic Considerations.
Figure 3-9 Visual Contact/Discussion Participation Relationship
Figure 3-10 Configurations of Audio-Visual Systems
Figure 3-11 Projection Screen Location Related to the Cone of Vision
Figure 3-12 Television Tube Screen Viewing Criteria
Figure 3-14 Comparison of Seating Areas, Front and Rear Screen Systems
Figure 3-15 Comparison of Total Space, Front and Rear Screen Systems
Figure 3-16 Comparison of Space Utilization Front and Rear Screen Systems
Figure 3-17 Comparison of Image Quality, Front and Rear Screen Systems.
Figure 3-18 Image Distortion.
Figure 3-19 Seating in Partial Viewing Sector
Figure 4-1 Types of Design Requirements.
Figure 4-2 Types of Design Requirements
Figure 4-3 Spaces Near Conference Classrooms.
Figure 4-4 24-Student Classroom.
Figure 4-5 50-Student Classroom Using Projection Methods of Presentation.
Figure 4-7 75-Student Classroom Using Projection Methods of Presentation.
Figure 4-9 125-Student Classroom Using Television Presentation Methods
Figure 4-11 150-Student Classroom.
Figure 4-12 200-Student Classroom.
Figure 4-13 70-Student Classroom.
Subdivided Classrooms.
Figure 4-14 Changeable Wall System.
Figure 4-15 Examples of Chalkboards and Tackboards
Figure 4-16 Interior Design Recommendations for Conference Classrooms.
Table 4-1 Criteria for Conference Classrooms.
Figure 4-7 Laboratory Classroom With Group Stations.
Figure 4-19 Laboratory Classroom for Standing Instruction.
Figure 4-20 Spaces Near Laboratory Classrooms.
Figure 4-21 Interior Design Recommendations for Laboratory Classrooms.
Table 4-2 Criteria for Laboratory Classrooms.
Figure 4-22 Design Considerations of Instructional Shop Spaces.
Space Utilization.
Figure 4-23 Spaces Near Instructional Shops.
Table 4-3 Criteria for Instructional Shops.
Figure 4-24 Interior Design Recommendations for Instructional Shops.
Self-Paced Instruction Rooms.
Figure 4-26 Spaces Near Self-Paced Instruction Rooms.
Figure 4-27 Carrel Layouts.
Figure 4-28 Interior Design Recommendations for Self-Paced Instructional Classrooms.
Table 4-4 Criteria for Self-Paced Instruction Classrooms.
Computer-Aided Instruction Rooms.
Figure 4-29 Human Design Factor Dimensions for Computer-Aided Instruction Carrels.
Figure 4-30 Comparison of Angular and Rectangular Carrels
Figure 4-31 Spaces Near Computer-Aided Instructional Classrooms.
Figure 4-32 Interior Design Recommendations for Computer-Aided Instructional Classrooms.
Storage.
Figure 4-33 Seminar Classroom.
Table 4-5 Criteria for Computer-Aided Instructional Classrooms.
Figure 4-34 Spaces Near Seminar Classrooms.
Figure 4-36 Interior Design Recommendations for Seminar Classrooms. - ufc_4_171_02a0095
Figure 4-36 Interior Design Recommendations for Seminar Classrooms. - ufc_4_171_02a0096
Table 4-6 Criteria for Seminar Classrooms.
Figure 4-37 Spaces Near Auditoriums and Theaters.
Figure 4-39 Types of Rows
Figure 4-40 Typical Three-Bank Layouts.
Figure 4-41 Interior Design Recommendations for Auditoriums and Theaters.
Table 4-7 Criteria for Auditoriums and Theaters.
Figure 4-42 Instructor Preparation Areas.
Figure 4-43 Spaces Near Instructor Preparation Areas.
Figure 4-44 Interior Design Recommendations for Instructor Preparation Areas.
Table 4-8 Criteria for Instructor Preparation Areas.
Figure 4-45 Spaces Near Instructor Rehearsal Rooms.
Figure 4-46 Instructor Rehearsal Room.
Figure 4-47 Interior Design Recommendations for Instructor Rehearsal Rooms.
Table 4-9 Criteria for Instructor Rehearsal Rooms.
Figure 4-48 Spaces Near Counseling Spaces.
Figure 4-49 Interior Design Recommendations for Counseling Spaces.
Table 4-10 Criteria for Counseling Spaces.
Figure 4-50 Spaces Near Remedial Instruction Spaces.
Table 4-11 Criteria for Remedial Instruction Spaces.
Figure 4-51 Spaces Near the Technical Library.
Figure 4-52 Typical Heights for 3-Foot-Wide Storage Units
Figure 4-53 Interior Design Recommendations for a Technical Library.
Table 4-12 Criteria for a Technical Library.
Figure 4-54 Spaces Near Study Areas.
Figure 4-55 Interior Design Recommendations for Study Areas.
Table 4-13 Criteria for Study Areas.
Figure 4-56 Spaces Near Projection Rooms.
Table 4-14 Criteria for Projection Rooms.
Figure 4-57 Open Office Space Planning.
Figure 4-59 Spaces Near Administrative Offices.
Figure 4-60 Interior Design Recommendations for Administrative Offices.
Table 4-15 Criteria for Administrative Offices.
Figure 4-61 Spaces Near Administrative Conference Rooms.
Figure 4-62 Interior Design Recommendations for Administrative Conference Rooms.
Table 4-16 Criteria for Administrative Conference Rooms.
Figure 4-63 Spaces Near Student Lounges.
Figure 4-64 Interior Design Recommendations for Student Lounges.
Table 4-17 Criteria for Student Lounges.
Figure 4-65 Spaces Near Snack Bars and Vending Areas.
Figure 4-66 Snack Bar Facility.
Figure 4-68 Interior Design Recommendations for Snack Bars and Vending Areas.
Table 4-18 Criteria for Snack Bars and Vending Areas.
Table 4-19 Criteria for Bookstores.
Figure 4-69 Spaces Near Restrooms.
Environmental Conditions.
Figure 4-70 Toilet Partition Types.
Figure 4-71 Interior Design Recommendations for Restrooms.
Table 4-20 Criteria for Restrooms.
Figure 4-72 Spaces Near Janitor Rooms.
Table 4-21 Criteria for Janitor Rooms.
Table 4-22 Criteria for Storage Rooms.
Table 5-1 Functional Affinity Matrix
Figure 5-1 Walking Distances and School Planning
Table 5-2 Suggested STC Ratings for Acoustic Separation
Figure 5-3 Corridor Separation of Class and Shop Areas.
Figure 5-4 Corridor and Storage Separation of Shop and Class Areas.
Figure 5-5 Separate Department Organization
Figure 5-7 Department Location in School
Figure 5-9 Locating Intense Noise Sources.
Figure 5-10 Internal Corridor Separations
Figure 5-11 Expansion of Large Schools.
Figure 5-13 Distribution of Primary Utilities.
Figure 5-14 Integration of Utilities and Structure
Figure 5-15 Visual Interest in Corridors
Figure 6-1 Illustrative Plan, 30,000 Sq. Ft. School.
Figure 6-2 Illustrative Plan, 150,000 Sq. Ft. School (Primary Instruction Space; Classroom).
Figure 6-3 Illustrative Plan, 150,000 Sq. Ft. School (Primary Instruction Space; Shop).
Figure 6-4 Illustrative Plan, 400,000 Sq. Ft. School (Equal Classroom and Shop Area).
Figure 6-5 Illustrative Plan, 400,000 Sq. Ft. School (Three Phase Construction)
Form
Utilities Requirements for Illustrative Designs
Water - ufc_4_171_02a0168
General.
Factors Affecting Project Urgency
Table 7-1 Characteristics of Existing Operations.
Figure 7-2 Example Rating of Existing Operations.
Table 7-3 Upgrading Potentials.
Table 7-4 Project Feasibility guidelines
Project Funding.
Establishing Project Requirements.
Table 7-6 Potential Upgrading Alternatives.
Table 7-7 Upgrading Requirements for Individual Functional Activities.
Determining Building/Site Suitability
Table 7-8 Physical Development Factors.
Table 7-8 Physical Development Factors - Cont'd
Figure 7-1 Typical Location Considerations.
Figure 7-3 Square Building Size and Form Considerations.
Figure 7-6 Desirable Space Configuration
Table 7-9 Space Layout Checklist.
Figure 7-7 Building and Size Configuration.
Establishing Design Requirements.
Landscape Planting - ufc_4_171_02a0188
Figure 7-8 Site Elements
Existing Utility support
Figure A-1 Color Scheme A
Figure A-2 Color Scheme B
Figure A-3 Color Scheme C
Figure A-4 Color Scheme D
Table A-1 Color Scheme for Space Types.
Selected Bibliography
Furniture and Instructional Equipment Audio-Visual
Environmental Requirements (Heat, Lighting, Acoustics)
Building Systems - ufc_4_171_02a0199
Specific Planning Programs.
