DATA
COLLECETION
MICRO-SCHOOL
BY
RAJUWAN CHOUDHARY
SUMMARY
The micro school is a community-based, non-profit,
and informal educational initiative. It provides an
inclusive environment where individuals of all ages
can come together to learn and share knowledge
collaboratively. An environment that values creativity,
self-expression, and mutual support, the micro
school aims to cultivate lifelong learning and
empower people from diverse backgrounds to build
skills, confidence, and community connections.
music and art room
standards 400–600 ft² (37–56 m²)
music and art teaching Rooms for drawing
should have uniform natural light, if
possible from the north. Music rooms
should have an appropriate layout and
sound insulation to avoid disturbing other
facilities.
Ceiling Height: Minimum 9 ft (2.7 m)
Clear walking aisles: ≥ 3 ft (0.9 m)
DESK DIMENSIONS
doors
All clear openings must meet a minimum of
850 mm to ensure full wheelchair access.
2'6" – 3'0"
Group/Collab Area
10–15 ft² (0.9–1.4 m²)
Recommended Size per Person
15–30+
7'0"
Ideal Group Size
300–500 ft² (28–46 m²)
Total Area
Most common: 2'8" x 7' (32" x 84")
fire safety norms
item requirement
Minimum Exits per Room 1 exits if room
Fire Extinguishers 1 per room/every 75 ft travel distance
Fire Alarm System audible signals in all rooms
Smoke Detectors Mandatory in all rooms
Accessible Egress Routes: At least one
must be wheelchair accessible from every
zone
"EXIT" signs: LED illuminated, red or green,
mounted at 80 inches from floor
Safe Assembly Zone: Designated outdoor
area for each classroom (minimum 50 ft
from building)
Circulation &
Furniture & Desks Mobility
Desk height: 28–34"; at least 1 Corridors: Minimum 3 ft wide (4 ft
adjustable desk per 10 students preferred)
Knee clearance: 27" H × 30" W × 19" D Turning Radius: 5 ft (60") diameter for
Open shelving: Between 15"–48" height wheelchairs
Door Width: 32" clear minimum, 36"
preferred
accessibility
guidelines
Door: 36" wide, outward swing
Signage: Large, high-contrast sans-serif
Turning space: 5 ft diameter
text
Sink height: Max 34" with 27" knee space
Icons: Use universal symbols + pictograms
Grab bars: 33–36" above floor
Auditory alarms: Include flashing strobes
Accessible Restroom
Visual & Auditory Access
structural guidelines
Floor Load Capacity: Wall Types:
Classrooms: ≥ 40 psf (pounds per square foot) Non-load-bearing partitions should be
Commons / Multipurpose: ≥ 60 psf modular/demountable
Load-bearing walls must be clearly marked
in floor plans
Openings & Glazing:
All glass must be tempered or laminated
Ceiling Height: (especially below 3 ft height)
10–12 ft preferred for shared/active areas
MEP
[mechanical, electrical, plumbing]
mechanical norms: electrical norms:
Classroom Temp. - (20-23 degree) Lighting - LED, 3000-4000K
ventilation rate - (10-15 CFM per person) AV support - smart board/projector wiring
HVAC noise limit - (max 35 db in learning areas) switch heights - 36-48" from floor
zoning - (separate HVAC zones per functions wiring - concealead or in tamper proof
raceways
plumbing norms:
restroom - 1 toilet + 1 sink per 15 student
sink heights - 34" max(standard)
water supply - hot + cold in restroom,staff,science, and
art rooms
drainage - floor drains in wet zones, proper venting
per IPC
sustainability
Materials & Resources :
Low-VOC Materials: Use paints, adhesives, and finishes
with low volatile organic compounds to improve indoor
air quality.
Recycled Content: Prioritize furniture, flooring, and
panels made from post-consumer or post-industrial
materials.
Modular & Repairable: Choose furniture and systems
that can be easily disassembled, upgraded, or repaired.
Energy Efficiency :
LED Lighting: Use energy-efficient lighting with daylight
sensors and occupancy-based controls.
Natural Daylighting: Maximize window placements, light
shelves, and skylights to reduce artificial lighting needs.
Smart Controls: Implement automation for lights, fans, and
HVAC to reduce energy waste.
sustainability
Water Conservation :
Low-flow Fixtures: Install sensor-based taps and dual-flush
toilets
Leak Detection: Include auto shutoff valves and monitor usage for
early fault detection.
Harvest and reuse rainwater for landscape irrigation and toilet
flushing
NBC GUIDLINES
Minimum plot size: 1000 m² for primary schools; 4000 m² for secondary
Setbacks: As per height, fire access, and land use
Occupant Load: 1 student per 1.9 m² of carpet area (min)
Classroom Size: Minimum 7 m² per student
Staircase Width: Min. 1.5 m; must accommodate safe evacuation
NEUFERT GUIDLINES
Classroom Size: 50–60 m² for 25–30 students
Desk Spacing: Min. 60–75 cm depth, 90–100 cm between rows
Ceiling Height: Min. 2.75 m (recommended 3 m for learning comfort)
Lighting: Natural light from left, 20–30% window-to-floor area ratio
Toilets: 1 WC per 10 girls, 1 WC + 1 urinal per 20 boys
Thank you.
