DG 1110-3-106
Change Frequency
Relative
Partition Type
cost
Hourly
Daily
Monthly
Yearly
Fixed (non-load bearing)
6 " CMU
No
Yes
6" GWB
1
No
No
Possible
1.8
No
No
Yes
Moveable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Accordian
2.6
Yes
No
Possible
Yes
Portable
3.2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Folding Panel
5.4
Yes
Figure 3-5
Change Frequency and Cost of Wall Systems
distribution panel on the corridor side and a chase
G. Support Systems.
panel on the room side with connections to ceiling and
For flexibility in the use of modular spaces,
intra-wall conduit runs.
mechanical and electrical systems must be designed to
adapt to changes in room function. Specific
(5) The minimal wiring distribution system must
considerations include the following:
provide signal and line voltage power. Depending upon
(1) Separate lighting controls shall be provided for
the instructional program, additional power distribution
each 750 sq. ft. space. These controls should be
may be required for unusual voltage, phasing, or
located near the entrances to provide separate control
frequency demands.
of the two 750 sq. ft. component spaces within.
(6) Each 750 sq. ft. space should have separate
(2) In addition to meeting the visual criteria prescribed
temperature controls. Subdivisions other than 750 sq.
below, room lighting should be designed to provide
ft. spaces will require room heating and cooling system
flexibility in lighting levels and arrangements. Lighting
revisions. These revisions must be economical and
should be capable of being adjusted to classroom
simple to accomplish.
activities (uniform 70 foot-candle illumination), self-
paced learning (uniform background illumination of 30
3-3 Design of Learning Environment
foot-candles, local task illumination of 70 foot-
candles), and audio-visual presentations (screen area
A. Balanced Sensory Stimulation.
darkened, other areas at 30 foot-candles).
The functional and learning capabilities of students are
influenced by the sensory stimuli of their environment.
(3) The lighting design should also be easily adapted to
Providing the appropriate sensory background for a
spatial divisions other than two 750 sq. ft. areas.
positive learning environment is not a matter of
simply minimizing sensory stimulation. There are
(4) All activity spaces should be provided with
optimum levels of stimulation to complement learning
mechanical chases at door recesses. These chases
activities. For example, a background noise level of
should be easily accessible, of sufficient size to allow
approximately 35 decibels of full-spectrum or "white"
additions to services and should feature an electrical
sound produces optimum alertness and muscle tonus
for learning. It has also been shown that people hear
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