SPACE ORGANIZATION
DG 1110-3-112 May 1979
5-5 PRINCIPLES RELATED TO STRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT.
a. ORGANIZE SPACES TO MAXIMIZE ECONOMY OF STRUCTURE. Establish a standard
module (where applicable) which is efficient and economical for both the layout of structure and the
layout of ceiling and wall systems, lighting and air handling equipment. The structure must handle
critical floor loads and allow for possible multi-use. Overall, the building should be made as compact as
possible, to minimize both structure and HVAC support in terms of heat loss and/or gain.
b. ORGANIZE SPACE TO MINIMIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESISTIVE CONSTRUCTION
AND/OR EXTINGUISHMENT SYSTEMS. Group spaces requiring this type of protection.
c. ORGANIZE SPACES TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONES. Where fallout or
storm protection is required, spaces which employ resistive construction for other purposes (e.g., fire
protection) and those that may have built-in characteristics for providing such protections should be
organized where possible into dual-use protective zones.
d. ORGANIZE SPACE TO MAXIMIZE ECONOMY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
Spaces should be organized into comfort zones where different lighting and/or HVAC may be required
to support the activity in the space or group of spaces. (See chapter 4, Table 4-1 for a summary of
environmental criteria.) Spaces requiring plumbing services should be organized to minimize pipe
runs, for both supply and waste. Space for mechanical/electrical equipment requiring the attention of
facilities engineer personnel and communications officer such as for operation, maintenance and
repair purposes, should be located to provide both efficient service to respective groups of spaces, and
access from the outside.
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