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Hampshire Department of Education, planning and construction of School

Building. The instructional elements of the school are to provide guidance for
school planners in making decisions with regard to specific types of learning
spaces. For the Kindergarten Rooms should provide a minimum of 50 square feet
per pupil. Limit of 20 pupils per group, minimum size room would be 1000 square
feet. Furniture and equipment should be child-oriented and child-sized
Kindergarten room should have its own washroom. Should have an audio-visual
area for listening activities, a game center and individual carrels for independent
work. The general purpose of classroom in English Sections of the room can be
arranged to provide for a reference center, reading table, displays, individualized
material kits. Have small stage or platform for dramatics and public speaking
activities. Extra bulletin boards are necessary, should have an audio and video
recorder and unabridged dictionary with stand and Sufficient video projectors. In
Mathematics Flexible design to permit both large and small group instruction is
recommended. Social studies Should contain a variety of printed and audio-visual
resources. Furniture should be movable to allow for a variety of working
arrangements. Should be equipped with a DVD/VCR player and video projector
wall display area for maps, posters etc. is required. Languages Laboratories, this
area must be sound proofed. For science elementary- require sink with hot and
cold water and protected electrical outlets. The reading center, in every school
should have a well-equipped, attractive area to which students may go for help to
become better readers. Larger than usual storage space. Good lightning is
important. Provide marker boards and bulletin board. Should be I the library-media
center area. The General Purpose of classrooms, Computer laboratories Install
computer work stations along the walls of the room work stations in rows facing
one direction with a teaching station at the front. Another configuration such as
wireless mobile computer cart which can be moved from one room to another.
Visual arts 30 square feet of work space per pupils must be approved Art room
should located in the first floor. A 250 square foot darkroom is recommended.
Library Media Center, should be located and easily accessible from instructional
materials. The design should simplify supervision while recognizing efficient flow
of traffic to minimize disturbance. Minimum size of a school library center is 40
square feet per pupil. Special Education There should space for that purpose that
provides privacy, the space should be flexible. A sink and private washroom are
recommended other configuration such as wireless mobile computer cart which
can be moved from one room to another. Support spaces in schools serve to
accommodate the non-classroom needs of student and staff. The Administrative
This facility should be centrally located where it will be easily accessible to the
public. Principal’s office, it must be sound proof should be large enough for
conference with teacher Adequate filing and storage facilities. An
intercommunication system within the school. Durable, comfortable, attractive
furniture. Good lightning for all areas. Air conditioning should be considered. Ample
electrical outlets for office equipment’s, students or other groups. The central office
should include the following, the guidance Should be near the library/ media
center. One counselor’s office for every 500 pupils for elementary and 300 for high
schools. The office should be 100 square feet size One conference room large
enough to seat twelve people comfortably storage space for testing materials.
Conference or meeting room or for private meetings with students and parents.
Should be at least one conference room with seating ten people in every school.
Larger school should have several meeting rooms. Faculty Facilities a minimum of
64 square feet should be provided. For teacher share classrooms. Teachers also
need a place to consume and possibly prepare meals. place of teacher to relax
and socialize during breaks. School health facilities, the space should be located
near the guidance office and the administrative office. Space requirement vary
according to the enrollment 625 square feet is recommended for a school of 750-
1000 students. The health area should provide the following Reception and waiting
area. Office and record storage for the school nurse, Resource library with
materials for health instruction, Comfortable washrooms, Conference room for
consultation, Storage for first aid supplies, Rest area equipped with cots. The
Auditoriums It may use for community programs and public meetings. Can provide
excellent facilities for the school’s performing groups in music, drama, public
speaking etc. School lunch Facilities Requires two major kinds of space for
preparation, Dining and Each child must be provided with a seat. Wash room and
locker room, NO more than five flushing fixtures be installed. Schools do not
include mirrors in student’s washroom. Washroom without doors are
recommended. Toilet partitions should be installed at least 12 inches above the
floor and 5-1/2 feet in height. Play Grounds, they also require sufficient play areas
to support daily play time and possibly physical education and other activities.
Equipment Consultant, Engaging a consultant with expertise in the area. Architect
must work closely with the equipment consultant. BLUE- Is cooling and
tranquilizing, Green- Is cooling and acts as a sedative, Yellow- Is cheerful,
luminous, and stimulating, Red- Is exciting and stimulates the brain. Architect may
employ an interior designer to develop the color patterns to be used throughout
the school. Procedures of Bid for Furnishing Area Solicited. Advertise- Inform as
many suppliers and manufactures as possible. Bidding Documents- prepare
concise drawings and specifications. Bidding Openings- Establish time and place
to open and read bids. Bid Evaluations-see proposals comply with specifications.
Comply any alternative proposals. Furnishing Review- ask all qualified bidders to
present samples, catalogs o meet to answer questions Contract Award- it should
be awarded. Site Evaluation Evaluate and document site conditions that can
impact IAQ. General climate, seasonal norms and extremes of temperature,
relative humidity, wind speeds and directions. Local ambient air quality. Nearby
contaminant sources relative to building site and wind patterns. After Construction
Check the building envelope, Flood test flat roof systems for leaks, inspect flashing
for signs of leakage., Inspect doors and windows for operation and weather-
stripping and Inspect windows and solar equipment. For the fire safety, the fire
alarm system must automatically notify the fire department when activated Stages
must have a stand pipe for fire protection. School construction plan must review
and approved by the State Fire Marshal. Safety During Construction, involve
school staff in the planning Inform staff, students and parents of the construction
schedule. Keep students informed of progress. Ensure that students and staff are
kept well clear from the possibility of objects falling from the roof or scaffolding.
Safety in portable classrooms, intended to be a temporary solution to a space
shortage problem. Required to meet the state fire code and building code. Electric
power needs to be connected by a licensed master. Smoke detectors and fire
alarms are required Construction cost. The cost of the project consists of the cost
for labor and materials and the builder’s profit and overhead. Lump Sum- the
supplier agrees to provide specified services for a specific price. The receiver
agrees to pay the price upon completion of the work or negotiate payment
schedule. Unit Price- seldom used for entire major construction project but they
are frequently used for agreements with sub-contractors. Guaranteed Maximum
Price- the contractor estimates the cost just like in a lump sum bid, but profit is
limited to a specified amount. Cost Plus- contractor’s profit is set at fixed amount.
Design-bid-build- work designed by a team of architects and engineers and then
advertise the plan to solicit bids from the construction firms. Advantages- method
allow plenty of time to consider alternatives and to complete a thorough integrated
design that involves all occupants and design team member. Disadvantages- takes
the greatest time to complete the designers and builders can become antagonist
when the build Construction Management- New method of delivery in which owner
hires a construction professional early in the design phases. Hampshire seldom
use construction manager as an advisor. Advantages- Emphasis teamwork, the
builder involved in the design and the decision-making process almost from the
start. Disadvantages- the builder must be paid for his participation in the design
and the owner should expect to have more meetings’ is unable to understand or
even unable to build what has been designed.