GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
DG 1110-3-112 May 1979
3-5 RELATED FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT
Final selection of equipment and furnishings will be based on the items identified and data developed
during the planning and programing process discussed in paragraph 2-6. During concept and final
design, previous requirements and data must be reviewed and coordinated again with the installation.
Data must then be updated using the latest mandatory source catalogs, and taking into account the
pertinent selection factors and procurement support required.
a. SELECTION FACTORS.
(1) Appearance. Furniture is an integral part of the overall building design and must be closely
coordinated with the selection of building colors and finish materials for consistency in appearance and
quality. Clear relationship between the furnishings finish schedule and the building finish materials
schedule should be evident. Similar attention should be given to the selection of equipment.
(2) Durability, Comfort, and Safety. Furnishings and equipment must be carefully selected to insure
that the types chosen conform to standards of durability, comfort and safety appropriate for the uses
they will receive. Being generally mobile, furniture and equipment items are subject to handling. Parts
that receive the most wear should be replaceable, and finishes should sustain regular cleaning.
Colors, textures, sizes, proportions, shapes and reflections are important comfort factors that should
be considered. Furniture and equipment must withstand loading conditions without damage. Edges
and surfaces should be smooth and rounded. Materials must be flame-retardant.
(3) Mobility and Interchangeability. Most furniture and equipment items should not be of a scale
which would require more than two persons to relocate them, or be so complicated as to require an
undue amount of time to assemble or disassemble. Whenever possible, choose multi-purpose
furnishings and equipment which are suitable for a variety of needs and activities. Stackable and
foldable items should be considered for reducing bulkiness in storage and transport where such
requirements exist.
b. PROCUREMENT SUPPORT. Separate layouts and schedules will be developed to distinguish
items which must be procured by the installation separately. Drawings and supporting data will be
sufficient to facilitate procurement, and be in a format that can be readily understood by installation
personnel who will be responsible for component placement and utilization after delivery. Placement
plans, catalog illustrations, material and color samples together with procurement lists, source data
and cost estimates should be developed as appropriate to accomplish this objective.
c. DELlVERY AND PLACEMENT. Once the procurement support material is complete, procure-
ment must be scheduled to assure delivery upon completion of construction, otherwise beneficial use
of the facility may be delayed. This is the responsibility of the installation. Delivery and placement of
the items are extremely important considerations and should be carefully managed by the installation.
Without such control, it will be difficult to assure quality, and execution of interior design intentions.
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