UFC 4-740-20
1 May 2006
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
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GENERAL
This chapter provides general design and material guidance, including detailed
requirements for the site, plus building exterior and interior areas. The focus of this
information is for library specific issues. General professional knowledge with which
A/Es are familiar is not addressed. These guidelines address design considerations for
site and building layout, architectural character, function, circulation, and facility
systems. Information is provided regarding the preferred materials and finishes that
deliver the required durability, yet are still aesthetically pleasing. Functional diagrams
and other guidance regarding potential layout configurations for different styles of
building design are provided to illustrate how the functional area could potentially be
organized.
Facility systems information is also provided regarding structural considerations,
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing, electrical, fire
protection, life safety, communications, audio/visual requirements, alarm/security
systems, and acoustical requirements. Special considerations for Library Extension
Service (LES) facilities, Learning Resource Centers (LRC) and the renovation of
existing facilities are also addressed to help facilitate the preparation of design
specifications and contract documents which meet or exceed the AFSVA Golden Eagle
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General Design Process
Design drawings and data are submitted in a series of stages, typically including:
Concepts
Early and Regular Preliminaries
Final Working Drawings
Based on the space program defined in Chapter 2, general guidance for the design
phase is addressed as part of this Chapter. Chapter 4 provides detailed design
guidance for each functional area. Concept designs should conform to the design
considerations provided in this chapter. Preliminary and working drawings should
address this information, plus the specific space criteria, technical issues, and functional
area requirements provided in Chapter 4. The illustrative designs in Appendix B help
explain the programming and design guidance of the preceding chapters through
example application to prototypical building floor plans.
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SITE DESIGN
Site the library so that the main entrance is clearly visible and the architecture provides
intuitive wayfinding cues to guide visitors to the main entrance. Preserve and utilize
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