CHAPTER 6
EXAMPLE DESIGNS
DG 1110-3-112 May 1979
6-1 GENERAL
This chapter demonstrates the application of criteria in developing concept alternatives for different
ACES Center projects to serve the given military strength of 6,000, 10,500 and 21,000 persons. One
example is given for each size military strength in Schemes A, B and C. Scheme A, discussed in para
6-2, most fully illustrates the planning and programing process. Schemes A-1, B-1 and C-1 follow as
alternative designs to illustrate the affect of different site conditions on space organization. The
procedure, as well as the information, is in abbreviated form to illustrate the most important
considerations. An in-depth analysis with detailed information from each particular installation will be
required in planning and designing an actual project.
6-2 EXAMPLE DESIGN-SCHEME A FOR 6,000 MILITARY STRENGTH
a. SITUATION. The project is located on an installation in the Midwestern United States. The
existing ACES activity is housed in two separate structures which were converted from barracks and
are both inefficient and unable to meet current needs. A relatively small rectangular site is identified on
the master plan for a new ACES Center, and the installation commander has requested that a new
facility be provided. The project site is within walking distance of the Exchange and main Library. It is
gently sloping to the southwest and is defined by a secondary road on the south. The site has no
significant features or views.
The existing program has a fairly constant semester enrollment of 700 people that utilize facilities at
different times during the week. The activity operates five days per week from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
with some classes occasionally meeting in the evening from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Although classes are not
held on weekends, some space is used for recreational activities such as movies and lectures in order
to supplement a relatively small and already over-burdened Recreation Center.
b. PLANNING DATA
(1) Authorized Space Allowance. A 6,000 person (military strength) installation is allowed (Table
2-1) up to 16,920 GSF, excluding mechanical space, for an ACES Center.
(2) Staffing. Authorized staffing is shown in Table 6-1.
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