 University of Melbourne Teaching Space Design Guidelines
(amended version April 2000)
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objectives
1.2 Users of Teaching Spaces
1.3 Audio-Visual Unit
2 Theatres and Teaching Spaces
2.1 Lecture Theatres
2.2 Small Presentation Spaces
2.3 Collaborative Learning Spaces
2.4 Laboratories
2.5 Computer Laboratories
2.6 Videoconferencing Spaces (Teleteaching)
3 The Learning Environment
3.1 Ambience
3.2 Works of Art
3.3 Writing Boards
3.4 Projection Combinations
3.5 Lines-of-sight
3.6 Motorised Screens
3.7 Lifts For Video Projectors
3.8 Seating Rake, Aisles and Visibility
3.9 Lectern, Stages and Podia
4 Physical Access and Movement
4.1 Restraints on Room Envelope for Teaching Spaces
4.2 Access, Egress and Circulation
4.3 Foyers and Public Spaces
4.4 Doors
4.5 Lecture Note Racks
4.6 Public Access
4.7 Facilities For The Disabled
4.8 Floors and Carpets
4.9 Walls
4.10 Ceilings
4.11 Seating
4.12 Front of Theatre Seating
4.13 Equipment Cupboards
4.14 Lectern
4.15 Soft Furnishings
4.16 Design Considerations for Small Presentation Spaces
4.17 Design Considerations for Collaborative Learning Spaces
4.18 Design Considerations for Specialised Laboratories
5 Electrical & Lighting Services
5.1 Energy Management Issues
5.2 Power Supply
5.3 General Power Distribution Outlets
5.5 Provision of Auxiliary Sockets
5.6 Specialist Power Requirements
5.7 Lighting Planning
5.8 Lighting Control
5.9 Specialist Lighting
5.10 Lighting Maintenance Issues
5.11 Lighting for Small Presentation Spaces
5.12 Lighting for Collaborative Learning Spaces
5.13 Lighting for Computer and Specialised Laboratories
5.14 Performance Standards
6 Mechanical Services
6.1 User input to HVAC Controls
6.2 Fresh Air Supply
7 Acoustics
7.1 Reverberation
7.2 Ambient Noise
7.3 Isolation
8 Safety and Security
8.1 Emergency lighting and Exit lighting
8.2 Aisle lighting
8.3 Fire protection services
8.4 "LEC" keys and "TEC" keys
8.5 Storage
9 Sundry Issues
9.1 Clocks
9.2 Telephones
9.3 Graphics and Signage
9.4 Data Sockets
10 AUDIO VISUAL FACILITIES
10.1 Basic AV Facilities
10.2 Data Presentation Standard
10.3 Basic Sound Presentation Standard
10.4 Basic AV Features for Lecture Theatres
10.5 Additional AV Features
10.6 Special AV Features
10.7 AV Facilities for Computer Laboratories
10.8 AV Facilities for Specialised Laboratories
11 Video Teaching and Conferencing
11.1 Additional Design Considerations for Videoconferencing
11.2 Telelecturing Spaces
11.3 Videoconferencing Seminar Rooms
11.4 Videoconferencing Meeting Rooms
11.5 Video-linking Presentation Spaces
12 Computer Laboratories
12.1 Cables and Networking
12.2 Furniture
12.3 Security of Equipment
12.4 Security of Access
12.5 Print Services
12.6 Noticeboards
12.7 Technical Support
12.8 Audio Visual Equipment
12.9 Room Lay-out
12.10 Air-conditioning
13 Controls
13.1 Software Structure
13.2 Menu Structure
13.3 Dual Video Projection
13.4 Page Layout
13.5 Symbols
13.6 Functionality
14 Manuals & Guides
14.1 Equipment Operating Manuals
14.2 Quick Reference Guides
15_Reactive Maintenance Support
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