MOVEMENT IN CAMPUS DESIGN

STUDY OF IMPORTANCE OF CIRCULATION SPACES AND ITS

ELEMENTS IN A CAMPUS.

SINDHUJA.S
13 AR 65
IX SEM B SEC
DEPT OF ARCH,TCE.
1. TOPIC
1.1.INTRODUCTION
Circulation refers to the way people move through and interact with a building.
Its a perceptional thread that links any space of a building.
In Campus, the circulation network is also a key driver of Spatial Organization.
1.2NEED FOR THE STUDY
In order to acquire a legible and functionally efficient planning, designing of
circulation space is an important factor to be considered.
In current scenario, there have been many compromises in proper/efficient planning
of circulation spaces.
This study supports to emphasis the significant role of circulation space in buildings
and to elevate its gradually decreasing importance
1.3.WHY CAMPUS??
One could say that the word uni-versity means One including all, a single, unified
community of individuals of different experience living, cooking and studying together
to assimilate knowledge, improve skills and develop character.
2. PROJECT
2.1.AIM AND OBJECTIVE
Understanding the behavior pattern of people-through questionnaire.
To identify the factors to be considered for effective planning of circulation spaces.
To produce a comparative analysis of the case studies, to infer on the pros and
cons in planning of its circulation spaces.
2.2.METHODOLOGY
STAGE 1:
What are circulation spaces?
What is the importance of its planning in a building?
What are the various pedestrian circulation elements, for horizontal and vertical
circulation?
What are the various parts of the building that is included under circulation ?
spaces.
What are the spatial standards and dimension standards for circulation paths and
spaces?
STAGE 2:
Data collection with respect to circulation in campus designing.
Literature study of international case examples of campus designs.
Preliminary analysis and inference.
STAGE 3:
Framing questionnaire for occupancy research and analysis, for campus.
Live case studies on campus designs, solve questionnaires.
Analysis of the issues and potentials of the circulation spaces in the case study.
Comparison of International case example to live case example in India.
STAGE 4:
Summarize the inferences from the analysis made in both the case study and
literature study.
Conclusion on the importance and probable effects of circulation planning in
buildings.
 MOVEMENT IN CAMPUS DESIGN

ON SPLITING
ACCESSIBILITY PROXIMITY ACCESSIBILITY &
CONNECTIVITY FUNCTIONAL EFFICIENCY
NAVIGATION STANDARDS
SEQUENCES AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR-
INTERVALS EXPERIENCE
STANDARDS HORIZONTAL CIRCULATION
VERTICAL CIRCULATION
HUMAN SERVICE AREA
BEHAVIOUR
OCCUPANTS VISITORS
2.2.SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
The main scope would be framing design principles for designing flexible circulation
to provided a feasible design principles.
The study is mainly based on connections between the different parts of campus
and to establish the continuous fabric to avoid disturbance of pedestrians and
vehicles.
3.STUDY AND DATA COLLECTION
3.1.EVOLUTION OF CAMPUS DESIGN

1897 Campus in a park, 1927 In a closed space, 1975 Rapid growth and
expansion, 2006 Growing and greening the campus.
INTRODUCTION : Since we move in Time ,Through a Sequence Of Spaces
APPROACH
The Distant View
ENTRANCE
From Outside to inside
CONFIGURATION OF THE PATH
The Sequences of Spaces
PATH-SPACE RELATIONSHIPS
Edges, Nodes, and Terminations of the Path
FORM OF THE CIRCULATION SPACE
Corridors, Halls, Galleries, Stairways and Rooms
APPROACH
FRONTAL (approach is clear)
A Frontal approach leads directly to the entrance of a building along a straight, axial
path.

OBLIQUE (prolong the sequence of the approach)

An oblique approach enhances the effect of perspective on the front facade and form
of a building
SPIRAL
A spiral path prolongs the sequence of the approach and emphasizes the three-
dimensional form of a building as we move around its perimeter.

ENTRANCE
Entrance is a place of entering like a gate or door, one space from another and
separates, where you are, from where you are going.
CONFIGURATION OF THE PATH
Alignment of path
LINEAR
A Straight path, can be the primary organizing element for a series of spaces.
RADIAL
A Radial configuration has linear paths extending from or terminating at a central,
common point
SPIRAL
A Spiral configuration is a single, continuous path that originates from a central point,
revolves around it and becomes increasingly distant from it.
GRID
A Grid configuration consists of two sets of parallel paths that intersect at regular
intervals and create square or rectangular fields of space.
NETWORK
A Network configuration consists of paths that connect established points in space.
COMPOSITE
In reality, a building usually employs a combination of the different paths.

PATH -SPACE RELATIONSHIPS

Paths may be related to the spaces they link in a number of ways Pass by Spaces.

PASS THROUGH SPACES

TERMINATE IN A SPACE
FORM OF THE CIRCULATION SPACE
Spaces for movement form an integral part of any building organization and occupy
a significant amount of the volume of a building.
The form of a circulation space varies according to how:
Its boundaries are defined
Its form relates to the form of the spaces it links
Its qualities of scale, proportion, light and view are articulated
Entrances open onto it
It handles changes in level with stairs and ramps
A circulation space may be:
Enclosed
Forming a public galleria or private corridor that relates to the spaces it links
Open on One Side
Forming a colonnaded passageway that becomes a physical extension of the space
it passes through.
Stairs and stairways provide for our vertical movement between the levels of a
building or outdoor space
The slope of a stairway, determined by the dimensions of its risers and treads,
should be proportioned to fit our body movement and capability.
There are several basic ways in which to configure the runs of stairs
Straight run stair
L shaped stair
U shaped stair
Circular stair
Spiral stair
Geometric stair

Landings interrupt the run of a stair and enable it to change direction

Landings also provide opportunities for rest and possibilities for access and outlook
from the stairway.
SPATIAL STANDARDS
Lobby length:
Where swing doors are used, a minimum clear length of:
1570 mm should be provided for general traffic access,
4100 mm should be provided for bed/trolley access.
Lobby width:
For lobbies with single doors for general traffic, a minimum clear width of 1500 mm
is recommended.
For lobbies with double doors (sliding or swing) for patient trolley/bed access, a
minimum clear width of 2150 mm is required.
Internal stairs:
Rise and goings should be uniform through out the flight . Riser 150 170 mm.
Thread 280 300 mm.
Landing area:
A landing area should be provided at the top and bottom of the stairs (1200 mm).
Nosing:
Depth 50 to 60 mm.
Ramps:
Ramps may be provided in place of steps in some situations, in particular to
facilitate egress of wheelchair users or those with push chairs.
Area under the staircase:
If enclosure is not possible, two rails one at 1000 mm and one at 200 mm above
floor level or some other barrier should be provided.
Lifts:
Minimum internal dimension 1100 mm x 1400 mm accommodating at least 8
people (630 kg).
Entrance 8 m to 12 m to receive an increasing crowd.
Corridors 2.5 m 4 m. ( 3m will be optimum).
Railing height 0.9 m.
Emergency exits 5 m 7 m.