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1 HEALTH & PHYSICAL February 2013 Document prepared by: Document prepared by: PAULIEN & PAULIEN & ASSOCIATES, ASSOCIATES, INC. INC Logan Logan St., St., Suite Suite Denver, Denver, CO CO (303) (303) Phone (303) Fax Fax

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3 Acknowledgements Document prepared by: PAULIEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. Denver, Colorado Frank Markley, Ph.D., Associate Principal Mark Berthold AIA, Senior Associate Shuli Steele LEED AP BD&C, Associate This document is the result of cooperation and assistance from the staff at Arapahoe Community College. Every person s contribution of information, time, and effort is sincerely appreciated. The consultant extends special thanks to the following individuals: Diana M. Doyle, Ph.D., President Diane Hegeman, Vice President of Instruction Linda Comeaux, Dean, Health, Sciences and Engineering Joseph Lorenzo, Chief Financial Officer John Grady, Facilities Analyst i

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5 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW...1 Executive Summary...1 Description of Academic Programs Being Affected...3 Relationship to the Facilities Master Plan...7 JUSTIFICATION...9 Existing Conditions...9 Current Program Enrollment... 9 Assessment of Space Functionality Current Space Utilization by Classroom/Lab Hours of Use and Percent Station Utilization Facilities Condition Index Specific Health/Life Safety Deficiencies Changes and Projections Enrollment Projections by Program or Department New or Modified Academic Programs/Instructional Methodology Changes to Class Sizes Total Space Requirements Planned Program Space Utilization Total ASF and GSF needed Alternative Analysis IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA...27 Spatial Relationships Diagrammatic Plans or Bubble-Diagrams Illustrating the Interaction and Working Relationships Between and Among Spaces Site Improvements and Requirements Design Requirements New Utilities Required Building systems and any Applicable Performance Criteria Architectural Design Features Project Schedule, Cost Estimates and Financial Analysis Project Schedule and Phasing Cost Estimates Financing Explanation APPENDICES...43 Supporting Documents Facility Condition Index Main Building Summary Building History/Analysis Audit Summary Architectural Mechanical: Electrical: Room Utilization Addendum Third Party Review iii

6 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW SECTION 1 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Executive Summary Paulien & Associates, Inc. was contracted by Arapahoe Community College (ACC) to provide space allocation planning services for the renovation of Health and Physical Science educational spaces on its Main Campus in Littleton, Colorado and at the Parker location. This program plan will provide better functionality for the Health and Physical Science classrooms and laboratories, create safe academic spaces and embrace innovative pedagogies and instructional technologies. These spaces are predicated on growth outlined in the Arapahoe Community College Facilities Master Plan dated November This plan showed enrollment numbers and anticipated growth as noted in Table 1. The 15.9% student FTE growth rate reflected an average of all academic programs at the main campus. Table 1 Facilities Master Plan March 2011 Predicted Growth Fall 2009 Horizon (Fall 2014) Percent Increase Main Campus Unduplicated Student Headcount Enrollment 5,925 6, % Fall Term Student FTE 3,140 3, % FTE/Headcount Ratio Full-time Faculty % Student FTE / Faculty FTE Ratio 32:1 32:1 Parker Campus Unduplicated Student Headcount Enrollment % Term Student FTE % Full-time Faculty % Source: ACC Campus Master Plan 1

7 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW In preparation for the Health and Physical Sciences classroom and laboratory space planning exercise, these projections were revisited. Anticipated FTE growth, for the academic programs under consideration was revised. Projected growth over a 10-year period was based on current enrollment, and population and occupational demand data. The growth rates for Health and Physical Sciences academic programs were found to be higher than the average shown in the Facility Master Plan FTE projections. Anticipated FTE enrollment growth by discipline for the Health and Physical Sciences disciplines is noted in Table 2. Table 2 Program Plan Enrollment Projections Annualized FTE 10 Year Projection Annulaized FTE Percent Change DISCIPLINE AST Astronomy % BIO Biology % CHE Chemistry % ENV Environmental Science % GEO Geography % GEY Geology % INT Integrated Sciences % MET Meteorology % PHY Physics % SUBTOTAL % HEALTH SCIENCES MOT Medical Office Technology % MLT Medical Laboratory Technology % MOR Mortuary Science % SUBTOTAL % TOTAL % Source: ACC Analysis The space allocation program plan for the Health and Physical Sciences classrooms and laboratories was created based on these revised growth projections, and with consideration for creating a plan that would fit within the existing third floor of the Main Building at the Littleton Campus. The proposed Parker campus multi-disciplinary laboratory will be housed on the second floor, in renovated rooms 204 and

8 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW The plan identifies classrooms, laboratories and office spaces totaling 27,168 assignable square feet (ASF) at the Littleton Campus and 1,308 ASF at the Parker Campus. The classrooms and laboratories are anticipated to be flexible spaces with moveable furnishings, and will be adaptable to emerging trends in pedagogy and instructional methodologies. The plan includes the academic spaces noted in Table 3. Table 3 Space Allocation Program Plan Summary Source: Paulien Analysis Ref No. of Functional Area No. Spaces ASF 1.00 General Purpose Classrooms 5 3, Teaching Laboratories 2.10 General Biology Laboratory 4 5, Chemistry Laboratory 2 3, Shared Support Space 1 2, Physics/Astronomy Laboratory 2 2, Geography / Geology / Meteorology / Env. Science / Integrated Sciences Laboratory 2 2, MLT Laboratory 1 1, MOT Laboratory Mortuary Science Laboratory Open Laboratories 3.10 Practicals Open Laboratory 2 1, Cadaver Laboratory/Exam/Prosection Student Resource Room Observatory Greenhouse Office & Office Support Space 5 1,120 Main Campus Subtotal 27, Parker Campus 1 1,308 Total Program ASF 28,476 Description of Academic Programs Being Affected The Health, Sciences and Engineering Division offers programs and course work towards Certificates and Associate of Applied Science degrees with coursework in the following areas: Astronomy Biology Chemistry Environmental Sciences Geography Geology Integrated Sciences Meteorology Medical Office Technology Certificate Program Medical Laboratory Technology Certificate Program Mortuary Science Phlebotomy Physics 3

9 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Presently, course content is taught in a combination of classroom and laboratory settings, and takes place throughout the campus. Lecture content is taught in classrooms throughout the Littleton Campus and at the Parker Campus. There are no classrooms identified specifically for these subjects. Students attend sessions on multiple floors in the Main Building as well as in other buildings at the Littleton Campus. Scheduled laboratory activity takes place on the third floor of the Main Building and the first floor of the Annex Building. The floor plans in Images 1, 2 & 3, note the existing locations of Health and Physical Science laboratories at the Littleton Campus and at the Parker Campus. Image 1 ACC Main Building Third Floor - Current Locations of Health and Science Programs Source: ACC Website 4

10 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Image 2 Annex Building First Floor - Current Location of Mortuary Science Program Source: ACC Website 5

11 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Image 3 ACC Parker Campus - Current Location of A&P Classroom, Second Floor Source: ACC Website 6

12 SECTION 1 OVERVIEW The total estimated cost for all phases including the Parker Campus is $14,551,466. The first phase is the renovation of the existing Biology and Chemistry laboratories, including the current lab preparation space and Practicals laboratory. The estimated cost for this phase is $7,349,270. The second phase is the renovation of existing classrooms and laboratories along the southern portion of the building, creating an Allied Health precinct. The estimated cost of phase two is $4,072,673. The third phase is the renovation of the remaining interior spaces to complete the Main Building Program Plan. The third phase is estimated to cost $2,479,961. The Parker Campus includes a single multi-disciplinary laboratory which is estimated to cost $649,563. Arapahoe Community College will attempt to secure funding for this project from the State, through financing of bonds and self funding through capital reserves. Final funding will depend on conversations and decisions made with representatives from the State Architect s Office and with the Colorado Community College System. Relationship to the Facilities Master Plan In November 2010, Paulien & Associates completed the Arapahoe Community College Facilities Master Plan. This document provided a quantitative analysis of space needs based on the future strategic plan and academic goals of the College. The Facilities Master Plan identified Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) to address the physical needs of the College. CF CIP-3: Main Building 3rd Floor and Annex 2nd Floor described proposed changes for Health, Science and Engineering: Space for physical sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) is currently located on the third floor of the Main Building. The space has not seen any major renovations since the original building was constructed in As a result, the existing science labs are outdated in terms of functionality and utilities and do not meet current building codes. The use of computer technology combined with innovations of instructional methods regarding the science curriculum results in inefficiencies and the inability of faculty to teach with the most current pedagogy. Students in the health science programs are required to take multiple physical science courses. Closer physical adjacencies between health programs and the sciences could benefit faculty to develop crossdisciplinary programs in the future. Arapahoe Community College proposes to remodel approximately 32,000 ASF on the third floor to accommodate growth in STEM related programs and the associated physical science laboratories and to provide state-of-the art science laboratories that meet the projected programmatic needs of the college. These newly remodeled laboratories would also benefit the students in health related programs. 7

13 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION JUSTIFICATION Existing Conditions During the academic year, Physical Science related programs generated annualized FTE, while the Health programs in consideration generated annualized FTE. Table 4 notes FTE, by discipline, for the programs that are included in this space allocation program plan. Current Program Enrollment Table 4 Current Program Enrollment by Discipline DISCIPLINE Annualized FTE AST Astronomy 81.5 BIO Biology CHE Chemistry ENV Environmental Science 20.4 GEO Geography 61.9 GEY Geology 22.4 INT Integrated Sciences 12.8 MET Meteorology 5.5 PHY Physics 41.2 SUBTOTAL HEALTH SCIENCES MOT Medical Office Technology 45.9 MLT Medical Laboratory Technology 29.3 MOR Mortuary Science 58.7 SUBTOTAL SUBTOTAL Source: ACC Analysis 9

14 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Assessment of Space Functionality Presently, scheduled classroom coursework for Health and Physical Science classes takes place throughout the campus and there is little, if any, connection between classrooms and laboratories. Short introductions of laboratory experiments are not possible as the classrooms are dry and offer no demonstration facilities, services, or storage. The existing classrooms are generic and not designed for content specific to Health and Physical Sciences subjects. They do not have storage space for materials or supplies specific to these disciplines and do not have furnishings that are conducive to displaying items (maps, rocks, etc.) for student observations. The College has two Chemistry laboratories, M3030 and M3040, that are adjacent to each other with a shared space for fume hoods located along the north back wall. The fume hoods are shared between the two laboratories, limiting availability for student use. The fume hoods are outdated and have older mechanical technology creating a very noisy atmosphere. There is little prep space allocated to the Chemistry laboratories. A portion of M3030 includes four Adjunct Faculty offices and rock storage for Geology, further reducing active student space within the laboratory. The College has four Biology laboratories. Laboratory M3070 is divided into two spaces, north (N) and south (S), by a movable wall that does not abate sound. As a result, scheduling of the spaces is usually limited to one at a time, since it is too noisy to lecture in M3070N and M3070S concurrently. The teaching laboratory utilization confirms this issue as Biology lab M3070S was scheduled only 17 weekly room hours during Fall M3070N was scheduled 34 weekly rooms hours, double the rate. These photographs illustrate the physical conditions of the existing laboratories, services and support spaces, and informal student study spaces. 10

15 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Laboratory M3120 and the associated areas for Practicals is small and doesn t allow for students to move easily within the space to see/perform best practices activity. In addition, there is no storage space located within this laboratory. Laboratory M3650, used for the Medical Office Technology program, has a temporary divider that creates a sizable space for subject lecture and study, but creates too small an area for the MOT laboratory bed and exam room. Students are limited in space and in line-of-sight to the educational bed station. All of the laboratories listed above have fixed wet bench seating, making it impossible to create flexible seating arrangements for small group activity or mediated presentations. This is an issue for faculty who want to use more contemporary pedagogies. There is a small open area that serves as a collaborative space for students, but it is not adjacent to resources, student work, objects of study, IT stations or other forms of learning support. Faculty offices are not close, so informal conversations cannot easily take place before/after classes. There is limited integration of technology in the existing classrooms and laboratories, making it difficult to adopt newer multi-media curricula. At the Parker Campus, room 220 is presently being used for general studies, and Anatomy & Physiology instruction. This room is 716 ASF, and is too small to house the necessary furnishings, fixtures and utilities to create a multidisciplinary laboratory to support Biology and Chemistry coursework. The space allocation program identified a need for 1,308 ASF for the laboratory and associated preparation, storage and supply space. These photographs illustrate the physical conditions of the existing laboratories, services and support spaces, and informal student study spaces. 11

16 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Current Space Utilization by Classroom/Lab Hours of Use and Percent Station Utilization The Colorado Community College System Space Utilization Guidelines for Master Planning are noted in Table 5. These guidelines were used in calculating the number of classrooms and laboratories needed for the program plan. Table 5 CCCS Space Utilization Guidelines Room Type Classroom Laboratory Station Size WRH SSO WRH SSO Classroom 19 ASF Lecture Room 17 ASF Seminar/Conference 22 ASF 42 68% 28 80% Computer 25 ASF Facilities: Daytime Use Only 30 68% 20 80% Academic Space Academic Support Space ASF/FTE Main Campus 55 Satellite/Branches 44 Source: CCCS 12

17 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Classrooms Table 6 shows Fall 2012 space utilization for the classrooms on the third floor of the Main Building. The average weekly room hours (WRH) for the classrooms on the third floor of the Main Building is 32 WRH. There are several issues affecting the current utilization as it relates to the Health and Physical Sciences curriculum. The utilization shown is for all classes taught in these rooms, and is not limited to the Health and Physical Science courses; these classrooms are shared with other subjects. In addition, Health and Physical Science classes are taught in classrooms in other buildings on the Main Campus, further complicating the classroom analysis. The CCCS guideline is 42 WRH. The proposed demonstration classrooms will be useful for all subjects, and will be sized to support newer teaching methods. Some of the existing classrooms could be taken off-line, allowing other classrooms to be utilized more heavily. The student station occupancy for classrooms is 71% and the current CCCS guideline is 68%. The consultants believe that 71% is acceptable for Community Colleges. The average ASF per student station is 26 ASF. This average is in line with current thinking for student stations but is skewed because of the recent addition of a team-based classroom with a unique approach to ADA compliance. This case study room is designed with an integrated ramp, required 39 ASF/student station. Excluding this room, the average is 24.7 ASF per student station which is below today s average in Higher Education for demonstration classrooms. Demonstration classrooms typically have between ASF/student station. Table 6 Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building Room Id Room Use Code Assignable Sq. Ft. No. of Stations Assignable Sq. Ft. Per Station Average Enrollment Weekly Student Contact Hours Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Main Building M , M M M M M M M M M , , % % 26 1, % % % % % % % % Building Average Building Total No. of Rooms % 9, , AVERAGE % TOTAL 9, , NO. OF ROOMS 10 Source: Paulien Analysis 13

18 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Teaching Laboratories The overall teaching laboratory utilization for the third floor laboratories was 24 WRH at 80% student station occupancy, as noted in Table 7. The weekly room hours is below the CCCS guideline of 28 WRH. The student station occupancy is in line with the CCCS guideline of 80%. Rooms M3030 and M3040 are Chemistry laboratories with an average of 23 weekly room hours at ~82% student station occupancy. These rooms are connected via two open walkways with hard surfaces. As a result the laboratories are noisy and scheduling concurrent sessions is avoided if possible. M3030 has an ASF per student station that is lower than depicted in Table 7 because a portion of the space is partitioned for adjunct faculty offices and another section is allocated to storage for Geology. Rooms M3070N, M3070S, M3090, M3110 are Biology laboratories. Rooms M3070N and M3070S are rarely used concurrently because of the moveable wall and noise issues. The utilization confirms this issue as Biology lab M3070S was scheduled only 17 weekly room hours during Fall M3070N was scheduled 34 weekly rooms hours, double the rate. Room M3640 is a Physics laboratory and the associated 40 weekly room hours greatly exceeds the guideline. Given high utilization of many laboratories combined with projected enrollment growth, additional laboratories will be needed to support the academic goals of the School. The space allocation program plan reflects this need for additional laboratories. Table 7 Teaching Laboratory Utilization Analysis by Building Teaching Laboratory Utilization Analysis by Building Room Id Room Use Code Assignable Sq. Ft. No. of Stations Assignable Sq. Ft. Per Station Average Enrollment Weekly Student Contact Hours Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Main Building M , M , M3070N 210 1, M3070S 210 1, M , M M M M Building Average 1, Building Total ASF 10,111 No. of Rooms 9 AVERAGE 1, TOTAL ASF 10,111 NO. OF ROOMS % % % % % % % % % % % Source: Paulien Analysis 14

19 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Facilities Condition Index The Facilities Condition Index for the Main Building is This number reflects the condition of the entire building and not specifically the conditions of the Health and Physical Science laboratories on the third floor. The complete report is included in the Appendices. The report points out that the Main Building has gone through several renovations and expansions, but none have addressed the Health and Physical Sciences laboratories. Improvements noted include: Overall The Chem/Bio makeup air unit needs replacement Architectural Repair VCT tile in Biology Department Replace seals on various windows (greenhouse) Repair lab table drawers in Chemistry/Biology area Repair lab tables in Chemistry/Biology labs Mechanical Rebalance the building HVAC system Replace hot water and chilled water pumps Replace cooling tower dampers going to the roof Install VFDs on all HVAC equipment Replace hot water return lines on the 3rd and 4th floors. Install isolation valves for domestic water on the east and west sides of building. Replace drain lines for Chem/Bio work tables Install new gas/water/vacuum/air fixtures in Chem/Bio area Electrical Install new light fixtures in greenhouse and Chemistry/Biology storage areas. Replace and rewire the 120/208 volt services to Chemistry/Biology lab tables. 15

20 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Specific Health/Life Safety Deficiencies The existing laboratories pose several hazards to the students and to the building as a whole. The laboratory spaces are small and pose safety hazards because there is little space for circulation and movement of students, furnishings, equipment, materials, supplies, etc. Storage allocations are small, and many items need to remain in the rooms, rather than in the lab preparation spaces. The laboratory utilization shows an average of 41 ASF per student station, much lower than is commonly found in today s innovative laboratories. As noted in the section Current Space Utilization by Classroom/lab hours of Use and Percent Station Utilization, room M3030 is not fully available for student stations because of the storage for Geology and Adjunct Faculty office spaces in the same area. This value, 41 ASF, is below the CCCS teaching laboratory guidelines for Master Planning for General Science (55 ASF/student station), Chemistry & Physics (65 ASF/student station) and Health Sciences (100 ASF/student station) laboratories. Many of the support systems are poor. The Chemistry laboratory fume hoods were installed during the original construction and have aged significantly over time. They do not vent well, posing a health hazard, are acoustically noisy, imposing on the quality of audible instruction, and are shared between two laboratories creating communication issues and potential sequencing/safety issues. Lighting is poor and poses a safety risk when dealing with breakable materials or hazardous chemicals. The existing preparation/storage spaces are inadequate in terms of size and functionality for housing and preparing experimental studies for students. The photographs illustrate crowding issues and physical constraints of the existing laboratories. 16

21 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Safety: The floor tiles and bench surfaces have non-friable asbestos embedded in them and over years of use have worn down. There is not enough room between furniture and fixtures, and movement is often unsafe. The furnishings are old and pose hazards from their instability. The fume hoods are outdated and in poor condition. The ventilation systems for them are outdated. The acoustics and lighting are also outdated, making the setting one in which it is difficult to see and hear. The sinks are old, stained, cracked and do not drain well. Preparation and Storage: There is not enough storage space, and shelving is not designed for storing the types of items used in a contemporary laboratory. The spaces are small, and students do not have a place to store personal belongings. Ancillary storage is too small and not located adjacent to the labs. Preparation space is not located near some of the laboratories and movement of experimental setups is difficult for laboratories that are further away. Changes and Projections Enrollment Projections by Program or Department The full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment projections for Physical Science Programs were calculated based on several factors. First, a six year historical analysis of enrollments, at the departmental level, was reviewed. Program growth rates over the six year period ( ) ranged from 4% to 71% with an overall average of 18% for all disciplines/programs. Ten year projections were developed based on campus-wide enrollment projections completed for the Campus Master Plan, anticipated population growth in ACC s service area (2010 Census) and acknowledgement of increased national focus and demand for students to prepare for careers in STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, & Math) related areas. To develop Health Program enrollment projections, occupational market demand data combined with reports noting local employment opportunities and needs were used to assist in the analysis. Biology and Chemistry courses are prerequisites for many health related professions; enrollment growth in Health Programs will increase enrollment in these science disciplines as well. Growth rates for the sciences were also validated using a weighted moving average based on historical enrollment trends. Table 8, entitled Program Plan Enrollment Projections, illustrates that Arapahoe Community College is predicting FTE enrollments in Physical Science related disciplines to increase an average of 19% over the next ten years, while Health programs are expected to increase FTE by 20% over the same time period. Within the Health Sciences, Medical Office Technology is growing on average 20% and Mortuary Sciences at 23%. The anticipated growth in Mortuary Science is based on the fact that ACC has the only program in the State of Colorado and a substantial portion of the program is offered online; this attracts a larger geographic market. 17

22 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Table 8 Program Plan Enrollment Projections DISCIPLINE Annualized FTE 10 Year Projection Annulaized FTE Percent Change AST Astronomy % BIO Biology % CHE Chemistry % ENV Environmental Science % GEO Geography % GEY Geology % INT Integrated Sciences % MET Meteorology % PHY Physics % SUBTOTAL % HEALTH SCIENCES MOT Medical Office Technology % MLT Medical Laboratory Technology % MOR Mortuary Science % SUBTOTAL % TOTAL % Source: ACC Analysis New or Modified Academic Programs/Instructional Methodology Significant advancements in instructional methodologies have been made since 1974 when the laboratories were constructed. The existing laboratories support older pedagogies and do not allow for innovative methods and technologies as part of the learning experience. Today s team-based learning and mediated instruction approaches have made a substantial impact on Health and Physical Science instructional methodologies, recognizing studies which demonstrate that students retain what they learn when in peer-to-peer and mentoring modes. The current laboratory configurations don t support these methods of teaching and they are not flexible or adaptable to various modalities. The existing classrooms used for Health and Physical Sciences are dry, meaning there is no opportunity to demonstrate any aspect of a laboratory experience to students. As a result the time spent in the laboratories is often redundant with content covered in classroom instruction; experiments often need to be reintroduced each time students arrive for laboratory course work. The most innovative instructional technologies are not evident in the classrooms. Most classrooms have a single front of room and a single interactive white board and data projector. Few have choices for digital plasma screens, content sharing systems, student response units and capabilities for multiple displays of instructor and student content. Innovative instruction The laboratory benches are not designed for today s instructional delivery methods and make it difficult to provide mediated instruction. The seating arrangements are not conductive to team-based learning. There is no information technology available at the laboratory bench. The spaces are not flexible or adaptable. Students have little collaborative space to work 18

23 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION together informally. The faculty cannot easily collaborate or interact as there is a lack of collaborative spaces for them and students, and amongst themselves. The justification for renovating classrooms and Health and Physical Science laboratories, also centers on the age of the existing spaces. Classrooms throughout the Main Campus have a traditional, forward-facing layout with furnishing that are not easily mobile. The recent renovation of space and creation of three new technology-enhanced classrooms on the third floor, and their high usage, demonstrates a need for classrooms that offer larger spaces and greater flexibility in their support of team-based teaching. The proposed classrooms will be designed as flexible spaces to utilize instructional and distance learning technologies and enhanced student collaboration. The proposed laboratories will have sufficient IT connectivity and support necessary for the connection and display of video and interactive content. Changes to Class Sizes Enrollment for classroom activities fluctuates as high as 30 students and is somewhat challenging for team-based or small group learning. Twenty-four is recognized as ideal classroom participation as this supports groups of 2,3,4,6 and 8 for small group activity. Classrooms with 28 student stations allow for flexible seating and respond to natural attrition. Each of the demonstration classrooms will seat 28 students. 19

24 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Total Space Requirements Planned Program Space Utilization 1. Number of student stations required The number of student stations required in the demonstration classrooms is 28 allowing for flexible team-based learning. The number of student stations in the teaching laboratories ranges from 16 to 24 depending on the discipline. The Biology and Chemistry laboratories were allocated 24 student stations each, with space in the instrument room for one half of a class (12). The MLT laboratory and MOT laboratory are sized at 30 student stations and 25 student stations respectively, based on anticipated enrollment and current teaching methods. The Mortuary Sciences laboratory, with 16 student stations, is adjacent to a classroom and used during class time by a subset of the class. The number of student stations in the open laboratories ranges from 10 to 24 depending on discipline. The Practicals Open laboratory has 24 student stations, similar to the Biology and Chemistry laboratories. The Cadaver Room has ten student stations for standing observation. The Resource Room has seating for up to 20 students in various configurations. The Observatory and Greenhouse have 12 student stations each to support one half of each class. Table 9 summarizes student stations. Table 9 Student Stations per Functional Area Ref Student Functional Area No. Stations 1.00 General Purpose Classrooms 1.10 Demonstration Classroom Teaching Laboratories & Service 2.10 General Biology Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Shared Support Space Instrumentation Room Physics / Astronomy Laboratory Geography / Geology / Meteorology / Env. Science / Integrated Sciences Laboratory MLT Laboratory MOT Laboratory Mortuary Science Laboratory Open Laboratories & Service 3.10 Practicals Open Laboratory Cadaver Laboratory/Exam/Prosection Student Resource Room Observatory Greenhouse Parker Campus 24 Source: Paulien Analysis 20

25 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION 2. Room areas needed by function General Purpose Classrooms The detailed space program plan contains five centrally scheduled demonstration classrooms with 28 stations each. Each station has 25 assignable square feet (ASF) per student for a total of 700 ASF per classroom. The demonstration classrooms will include a demonstration island with sink for the instructors to demonstrate/conduct science experiments during lecture time. These rooms will be used to conduct lectures and demonstrations before students move into the laboratories. This gives students an opportunity to view laboratory content prior to their scheduled laboratory section without requiring scheduled use of laboratory space. Each demonstration classroom will be furnished with movable tables and chairs to provide for a collaborative group-learning environment. The flexibility afforded with movable seating results in fungible classrooms that can be scheduled for any type of instruction and are not limited to Health and Physical Science disciplines. Cabinets for in-class materials, equipment and supplies will be needed. A pull-down document camera could be mounted from the ceiling in the front of the room to provide more detailed views of demonstration techniques. Large flat screen monitors (size to be determined during physical planning) could be wall mounted on each side of the front of classroom or a data projector located off center. Additional spot and flood illumination may need to be provided over the demonstration stations. Exhaust and specialty mechanical systems should not be required. Teaching Laboratories General Biology Laboratory Four Biology laboratories were allocated with 24 student stations each at 55 ASF per student station for a total of 1,320 ASF. The laboratories should be as flexible in layout as possible. Each laboratory should have appropriate plumbing for purified water, natural gas, air and vacuum as well as appropriate safety shower/eyewash systems. Current innovative laboratories place utilities along the perimeter of the room with open, flexible seating in the central floor area. An alternative is to provide utilities from a grid suspended from the ceiling. The utilities can be grouped in twos for team-based activity. Sinks should be wide and deep enough to accommodate buckets and other larger containers. As in the demonstration classrooms, tables and chairs will be moveable to accommodate mediated instruction as well as team-based discussion. These same tables and chairs should be able to reside adjacent to the perimeter utilities during experimentation. Sturdy, standing-height two-student tables should match the height of the peripheral counter tops so students can perform laboratory work standing or seated on stools. There should also be a moveable demonstration table for faculty instruction. No casework will be on the central floor. Creating laboratories that are flexible in nature supports the College s sustainability goal. As teaching methodologies evolve, these flexible spaces will remain valuable and pertinent to new methods of instruction. As flexibility of a space increases, so does the longevity of its usage and applicability to advancements in teaching pedagogies. To accommodate student backpacks, coats, and other personal items, stacked storage was allocated in each laboratory. Open front cubicles are not assigned to students but can be used during class time to place coats and backpacks in a safe location clear of the instructional space. For added security, this student storage should be placed inside the laboratories and not in the corridor or public areas. Chemistry Laboratory Two Chemistry laboratories were allocated with 24 student stations each at 65 ASF per student station for a total of 1,560 ASF per laboratory. The layout is similar to the Biology laboratories in that the utilities and fume hoods will reside along the perimeter of the room with open, flexible seating in the central floor area. Each laboratory should have appropriate plumbing for purified water, natural gas, air and vacuum as well as appropriate safety shower/eyewash systems. Twelve transparent fume hoods for student use and one chemical fume hood for instructor use or waste were included for each lab. These wet laboratory environments will require chemical-resistant counter tops and floors, and 100% outside air. They will be outfitted with fixed casework beneath the utilities, around the perimeter of the room. Plumbing and casework should be verified during physical design. 21

26 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION One important change that has occurred in the design of Chemistry laboratories is that furniture, in addition to being chemically resistant, must be designed with computer use in mind. For example, furniture must accommodate the electrical requirements necessary for PCs or laptop computers. Ports and outlets should be located to accommodate multiple furniture layouts. Movable tables should be modular so that they can be added to or rearranged consistent with the fixed casework and the laboratory equipment to meet criteria for the space. Each room should also be equipped with data projector, projection screen and ample interactive white boards. To accommodate student backpacks, clothing, and other personal items, stacked storage was allocated in each laboratory. Open front cubicles are not assigned to students but can be used during class time to place coats and backpacks in a safe location clear of the instructional space. For added security, this student storage should be placed inside the laboratories and not in the corridor or public areas. Shared Support Space Laboratory support space includes stock, storage and preparation rooms for both General Biology and Chemistry. The shared preparation area should have a direct adjacency to the Physical Science laboratories. A total of two fume hoods are anticipated in this area. Access to the stock room should be from the laboratories and an exterior corridor. Doors should be of ample width to accommodate prep carts and oversized equipment. To reduce space requirements, it is suggested that the support space be equipped with modular shelving. Two cold rooms are shared among the Sciences and with the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. The typical cold room is a prefabricated, tight-tolerance environmental walk-in room that is easy to install. The circulation system, temperature ranges, and program controls should be specified during physical design. Laboratory support spaces include an Instrumentation Room, which could house a confocal microscope. Bench-mounted confocal microscopes have a wide variety of applications in Science and Technology. Vibration sensitivity is a function of magnification, vibration direction and support conditions. When a typical facility is designed, it is common to base the vibration criteria for the bulk of the building on the needs of the most commonly used equipment. Thus, most advanced technology buildings are designed for microscope use unless intended for equipment with more stringent requirements. Typical Science buildings for Higher Education do not generally fall in this category. As a result, vibration must be controlled at the bench level. Over the last ten years the use of NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) spectroscopy has grown considerably to become probably the most important analytical tool available in the field of organic chemistry. Most NMR equipment is sensitive and demanding in terms of its location and environment. The fact that the measurements being undertaken are very small means that they can be very susceptible to error through all kinds of external influences such as vibration, temperature, and stray magnetic or radio interference. The NMR equipment enclosures should be constructed to specifications and tolerances such that vibrations and radio waves don t affect operations. All NMR equipment, and particularly the new generation of super magnets, creates very powerful magnetic fields, which influence physical design and location. Ways of shielding magnets are being incorporated by manufacturers. While lessening some of the problems, there will always be issues particularly with the higher-field magnets. The laboratory preparation area should have two sinks near the Chemistry preparation area and an eye wash. There are accommodations for three office areas designated for laboratory technicians. Each office is 90 ASF. Physics/Astronomy Laboratory The Physics/Astronomy space requirements are primarily driven by the sizes of the general Physics course sections and their associated bench space requirements per student station. Two general Physics/Astronomy laboratories with 24 student stations each at 45 ASF per student station were allocated; each laboratory is 1,080 ASF. Movable bench tables allow students to work in groups of 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8, depending on the activity. Multiple fronts of room should be outfitted with technology that could include interactive white boards and data projectors. A large, mobile demonstration table should be available for faculty instruction. Computers could be placed on the periphery of the rooms so they are within easy reach for data collection and analysis but not in the way of experiments. With flexible furniture, the program ASF per station provides ample space in the middle of the room for large scale experiments if needed. Each laboratory should have one sink for 22

27 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION shared use, and stacked cubbies for student storage. The Prep Room/Storage Space of 600 ASF (300 ASF per lab) is located adjacent to the laboratories providing access from each laboratory. Geography/Geology/Meteorology/Integrated Science Laboratory Two Multi-Disciplinary laboratories were programmed with 24 student stations each at 45 ASF per student station for a total of 1,080 ASF. These laboratories contain movable bench tables that allow students to work in groups depending on the learning activity. The front of the room should be outfitted with interactive white boards, data projector, and a large demonstration table, and the concept of multiple fronts of room should be considered for displaying instructional content. Computers could be placed on the periphery of the rooms so they are within easy reach for data collection and analysis but not in the way of experiments. While some cabinetry could be placed in these rooms, most equipment and supplies will be housed in the storage area. Each laboratory should have one sink for shared use, an eye wash, and stacked cubbies for student storage. Academic storage space was allocated at 560 ASF (280 ASF per lab) and should be located adjacent to the labs. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Laboratory A single Medical Laboratory Technician Lab space was programmed with 30 student stations at 48 ASF per student station for a total of 1,440 ASF. Similar in purpose to the Biology laboratory, the MLT laboratory space should be flexible with no raised utilities provided in the central floor area. No casework should be on the central floor. Tables and chairs will be moveable to accommodate mediated instruction as well as team-based discussion. These same tables and chairs should be able to reside adjacent to the perimeter utilities during experimentation. Sturdy, standing-height two-student tables should match the height of the peripheral counter tops so students can perform laboratory work standing or seated on stools. There should also be a moveable demonstration table for faculty instruction. The utilities will reside along the perimeter of the room and can be grouped in twos for team-based activity. To accommodate student backpacks, clothing, and other personal items, stacked storage was programmed into each laboratory. Open front cubicles are not assigned to students but can be used during class time to place coats and backpacks in a safe location clear of the instructional space. For added security, this student storage should be placed in the laboratory and not in the corridor or public areas. A storage and preparation area of 480 ASF should be adjacent to the laboratory. Medical Office Technology (MOT) Laboratory The MOT Program is designed to provide students with the specialized skills necessary to prepare them for employment in a medical office and to develop students office skills along with specialization directed toward medical terminology, medical insurance and medical office procedures. For lecture, MOT courses can be taught in a general purpose classroom. The MOT laboratory should be adjacent to a classroom, alleviating the need for a full, dedicated laboratory. Instead, a mock treatment/exam room with a single bed station and room for 25 students, a sink, an eye wash, and computer stations for electronic records management, is included in the space program. This laboratory is 500 ASF and will have a 150 ASF adjacent, lockable storage area for supplies and equipment. Mortuary Science Laboratory The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Mortuary Science includes studies in business management, natural sciences, legal, ethical and regulatory concerns, and clinical requirements associated with the Mortuary field. The curriculum combines coursework in Mortuary Science with a general education component. Similar to the MOT program, lecture courses can be taught in a general purpose classroom with an adjacent Mortuary Sciences component. The space program includes a 400 ASF laboratory with funeral merchandising components for 16 students, a dedicated restorative arts area, and a small area with tables and chairs for student role playing for bereavement sessions. The space allocation includes cabinets for supplies and a hand washing sink. This laboratory should have direct adjacency to a classroom with a door system that allows full access during instructional time. 23

28 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Open Laboratories Practicals Laboratory The Practicals laboratory is a space allocated for group study where students can work on learning concepts and/or projects together, or be separated for examination of practical skills. Two laboratories were allocated with 24 student stations each at 24 ASF per student station for a total of 576 ASF each. Furniture in this space should be flexible for multiple types of seating arrangements and should contain several computer stations for student use. Resource study materials and display models should be easily accessible for the students to conduct auto-tutorials on various subject matters. A 180 ASF storage area was programmed and should be directly adjacent to this room or in close proximity. When not being used for Practicals, these rooms could be used for Student Study. Cadaver Laboratory/Examination Arapahoe Community College has two human, full body cadavers. The space allocation plan includes two Cadaver laboratories with secure space to store the cadavers when not in use. OSHA requires that the cadaver lab door not be open to a public hallway. The Cadaver laboratory should have a close adjacency to the Biology laboratories with security system or keycard for entrance. Two laboratories of 10 students each provide space for the cadaver and standing room for students to observe and work. A hand washing sink should be located in each laboratory with one eyewash station (per OSHA guidelines). While the cadavers need no refrigeration, rooms should have independent thermostat control, and a specially designed exhaust system that pulls fumes below the table. Rooms should have heavy-duty, durable flooring for cleaning purposes. Consideration should be given to using wide steel doors that allow easy entry/exit for both students and cadavers and specialty lighting above the cadaver tables for easy viewing. Student Resource Room To help promote collaborative learning and a continued closeness between the science students and faculty, a 480 ASF Student Resource Room has been programmed for nonscheduled use. The area is meant to provide options for a student to select a study environment that best suits their learning style or specific class assignment. The space should be comfortable with multiple seating choices and areas with group study tables where students can work on learning concepts or projects together. Other areas may have casual seating with interactive white boards on the walls where students can work through assignments in a collaborative setting. Clusters of computer stations should be included throughout the space; they do not need to reside in a single location. The room should also be equipped with a substantial number of electrical outlets for student laptops. A 140 ASF storage area has been included to house furniture or equipment unique to this area. Observatory A freestanding 16-foot diameter or greater fiberglass clamshell dome or similar system is envisioned as part of the Astronomy Program. The 16-foot dome typically arrives as an integrated unit and includes a powered opening system that allows push button control or computer interface for remote operation. It should open to many configurations for celestial viewing. The space allocated for the observatory is 288 ASF. This Observatory could be placed on the third floor patio area of the Main Building. Greenhouse As part of Biology coursework, a modular Greenhouse of 480 ASF along with the associated head house of 90 ASF is programmed as a replacement for the existing Greenhouse space located in the Main building. A water source and appropriate sink facilities will be needed in the head house as well as watering system and electricity for fans in the greenhouse. The Greenhouse could be placed on the third floor patio area of the Main building. 24

29 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Office and Office Support Existing Faculty Offices on the third floor of the Main building will remain in place and are not included in this program. Based on anticipated FTE growth, the space allocation plan includes five offices of 100 ASF each for new faculty, as the Health and Physical Science program enrollments continue to grow. The College has adopted the DIRTT modular wall systems in several office areas with plans to use this system for new faculty offices. One office area of 160 ASF has been programmed for multiple adjunct faculty stations. A conference room with seating for 12 occupants (240 ASF) and a faculty resource room (220 ASF) will serve the needs of Health and Physical Science faculty on the third floor. Arapahoe Community College Parker Campus Arapahoe Community College Parker Campus serves the residents of Parker and other Douglas County communities. The Parker Campus is located on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, 3 ½ miles east of I-25, near the corner of Chambers Road and Brookstone Drive in Parker, CO. The Parker Campus provides many Higher Education course opportunities, such as gaining new computer skills, becoming an early childhood teacher or preparing for a Bachelor s degree. The facility was originally constructed without General Science laboratories, due to cost and program focus. As a result, student at this location cannot fulfill any Science laboratory coursework, and must attend the Main Campus in Littleton to complete these studies. The only Science related classes taught at the Parker location are courses in Human Anatomy & Physiology, and these occur in general classrooms. The goal is to convert existing spaces into a multidisciplinary Science laboratory similar to the Biology and Chemistry laboratories described above. Storage space will align one wall and fume hoods will be located on the opposite side. The remaining perimeter will host sinks and utilities, leaving the central area clear for mobile furnishings. Currently room 220 houses the Anatomy and Physiology classes, but this space is too small to support a full multi-disciplinary laboratory with preparatory and storage space. Rooms 204 and 205 total 1,403 ASF, and will support a laboratory, preparation and storage space. Total ASF and GSF needed The total ASF needed for the Health and Physical Science Program Plan at the Main Campus is 27,168 square feet and at the Parker Campus is 1,308 square feet. With a grossing factor of 1.65, the GSF needed at the Main Campus is 44,827 square feet. The third floor total GSF is 45,954 square feet. The Parker Campus will not require the same grossing factor, as the single laboratory and support space will fit within existing rooms 204 and 205, and not require significant changes to circulation, mechanical, etc. The single laboratory is programmed at 1,308 ASF. A new mechanical system to support the multidisciplinary laboratory will be part of the remodel, and will be sized to accommodate a second laboratory for future growth. Space allocation program plans for the Main Campus and the Parker Campus are summarized in Table 10. Alternative Analysis The analysis phase included discussions about the different types of instructional modalities and classroom layouts. The space allocation plan presented here is the most efficient use of existing space while adhering to the goals of delivering quality Sciences and Health Education. Given the age of facilities and safety concerns, there are no alternatives to this renovation project. 25

30 SECTION 2 JUSTIFICATION Table 10 Space Allocation Program Plan Ref No. Functional Area Student ASF per ASF per Total Space No. of Subtotal Stations Occupant Space ASF Spaces ASF TOTAL ASF 1.00 General Purpose Classrooms 3, Demonstration Classroom , Teaching Laboratories & Service 13,224 19, General Biology Laboratory 5,418 Workstations , ,280 Animal/Plant Display Eyewash Cubbies/Lockers Chemistry Laboratory 3,188 Workstations , , Fume Hoods Safety Shower/Eye Wash Station Cubbies/Lockers Shared Support Space 2,142 Lab Preparation (Biology and Chemistry) Instrumentation Room Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph, NMR, Mass Spec Storage Hazardous Chemicals Storage Organic Materials Fume Hoods (2) Equipment Room Cold Room Stock Room Technician's Office Physics/Astronomy Laboratory 2,760 Workstations , ,160 Storage Space Geography/Geology/Meteorology/Env. Science/Integrated Sciences Laboratory 2,720 Workstations , ,160 Storage Space MLT Laboratory 1,930 Workstations , ,440 Safety Shower Preparation/Storage/Supplies MOT Laboratory 650 Bedstation with student stations Preparation/Storage/Supplies Mortuary Science Laboratory Workstations/Storage Space/Sink/Caskets (2) Open Laboratories & Service 2,302 3, Practicals Open Laboratory 1,332 Workstations ,152 Storage Space Cadaver Laboratory/Exam/Prosection 530 Workstations Sink/Safety/Shower/Eyewash 2 Cadaver Storage Cadaver Supplies (Housed in Bio/Chem Preparation Room) 3.30 Student Resource Room 620 Workstations Storage Space Observatory 288 Observatory w/ Multiple Telescopes Storage (Housed with Physics/Astronomy Lab) 3.50 Greenhouse 570 Greenhouse Headhouse Office & Office Support Space 1,120 Full Time Faculty Offices Adjunct Faculty Offices Conference Room Faculty Resource Room MAIN CAMPUS PROGRAM ASF TOTAL 27,168 Greenhouse and Observatory ASF (Outside of 3rd Floor) 858 Total Program Space Need (ASF) 26,310 Existing Assignable Square Feet (3rd Floor) 29,565 Available for Other Use 3,255 Unassignable 6,819 Total GSF 3rd Floor 45,954 Efficiency Ratio 64.34% 5.00 Parker Campus 1,308 General Science Laboratory , ,008 Prep Storage/Supplies PARKER CAMPUS PROGRAM TOTAL 1,308 ASF = Assignable Square Feet 26

31 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Spatial Relationships Diagrammatic Plans or Bubble-Diagrams Illustrating the Interaction and Working Relationships Between and Among Spaces The bubble-diagrams illustrated in Image 4 represent the classroom, laboratory, support and offices spaces proposed, and are preliminary ideas of interactions and adjacencies within particular areas. They address concerns with the existing laboratory furnishings and layouts, as the existing spaces are outdated and not conducive to efficient usage or circulation. The existing faculty and staff offices are not adjacent to student spaces, making before/after class conversation challenging. Prep space is not adjacent to each of the labs creating a less than ideal scenario for moving prepared experiments to their respective laboratories. Image 4 Bubble Diagrams Biology & Chemistry Labs with Support Space Corridor Coats/ Backpacks Biology Lab Biology Lab Chemistry Lab Corridor Coats/ Backpacks Coats/ Backpacks Storage Technician s Offices Common Lab Preparation Room Fume Hood Fume Hood Storage Coats/ Backpacks Coats/ Backpacks Biology Lab Biology Lab Chemistry Lab Corridor Coats/ Backpacks IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 27

32 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Physics/Astronomy Labs Corridor Storage Space Corridor Physics/Astronomy Lab Physics/Astronomy Lab Storage Space Geography / Geology / Meteorology / Environmental Sciences / Integrated Sciences Labs Corridor Geography / Geology / Meteorology / Env. Sciences / Integrated Sciences Labs Storage Space Storage Space Geography / Geology / Meteorology / Env. Sciences / Integrated Sciences Labs Corridor MLT Lab Corridor Safety Shower MLT Lab Storage Space IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 28

33 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA MOT Lab Corridor Flat Screen Flat Screen Demonstration Classroom Bed Station Prep/ Storage/ Supplies Mortuary Sciences Lab Corridor Flat Screen Flat Screen Restorative Arts Demonstration Classroom Workstations/ Storage/ Sink/ Caskets Practicals Lab, Cadaver Lab, Exam, Prosection & Student Resource Room Practicals Lab Prep/ Storage/ Supplies Practicals Lab Corridor Safety Shower Safety Shower Student Resource Room Storage Cadaver Lab Cadaver Lab Cadaver Cadaver IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 29

34 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Observatory & Greenhouse Greenhouse Headhouse Corridor Observatory Adjunct and Common Office Areas Corridor Faculty Offices Faculty Offices Faculty Offices Faculty Resource Room Faculty Offices Faculty Offices Conference Room Adjunct Faculty Offices IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 30

35 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Site Improvements and Requirements Enclosure of the patio on the third floor will increase the total assignable square footage available on the third floor. The Greenhouse and Observatory are ideally suited for this space as they each would benefit from the southern orientation and exposure to sunlight and/or the night sky. Moving the existing Greenhouse and service space will make available 545 ASF on the third floor. No other site improvements are planned. Design Requirements New Utilities Required New utilities required will be both temporary and permanent. In order to continue providing laboratory curricula for the Health and Physical Sciences, temporary spaces will need to be set up on the premises for students during renovation. Temporary laboratories, housed in trailers to be located on the Main Campus grounds, will require hookup, distribution, and collection for various utilities. Electrical and IT lines to the proposed trailer site exist today and will need to be hooked up. Temporary utilities will include purified water, natural gas, air and vacuum as well as a safety shower/eyewash system. The supply and return for these utilities, including sewer and drainage, will need to be put in place and/or enhanced. Containment for laboratory grey water will need to be included in the temporary laboratories. Permanent utility requirements will include the electrical, IT and plumbing services necessary for the renovated laboratories and demonstration classrooms. At the Main Campus, the supply and return air units on the east side will be replaced during Phase 1. New air handling units will be installed on the south side during Phase 2. No HVAC systems upgrades are planned in Phase 3. At the Parker Campus, a new air handling package unit will be installed to support the proposed laboratory with enough capacity to support a second one. These rooftop units and air distribution handling systems will help create zones for the floors and better ambient settings for its occupants. IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 31

36 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Building systems and any Applicable Performance Criteria 1. Planned green building goals Arapahoe Community College s strategic plan includes five key elements that are evident in each decision made at the College: Student Success Communication Technology Partnership Sustainability The School s commitment to sustainability and green initiatives is an integral part of their strategic plan, and as plans move forward for innovative classrooms and laboratories for the Health and Physical Sciences disciplines, green building concepts and products will be considered for all decisions. Sustainable initiatives have advanced dramatically in recent years and change frequently. Arapahoe Community College will look at the newest products on the market as close to decision-making as possible in order to take advantage of these advancements. Key areas to consider will be: Programmable HVAC systems for setback schedules during holidays and weekends Electrical systems with occupancy sensors for automatic shutoff when a room is vacant for a certain period of time Auto sensors for sink water and low flow fixtures and waterless urinals Low intake chemistry fume hoods Architectural Design Features The orientation of the renovated rooms will be taken into account during the design phase and maximization of natural daylight will be considered. Within the classrooms and laboratories, the goal will be to design spaces with as much flexibility as possible, creating fungible spaces and supporting current pedagogies. Minimizing fixed seating and central utilities will allow students to move their seating and surfaces for team-based activity. Instructional white boards and other vertical display technologies will be incorporated into the design of the spaces, supporting small group activity. Outside the classrooms and laboratories, informal collaborative spaces and student study areas should be a feature of the design. These informal spaces allow for peer-to-peer communication, promoting higher retention of subject matter. ACC has adopted the DIRTT system for offices in other parts of the Main Building, and for the adjunct faculty offices located in the Chemistry laboratory on the third floor. DIRTT recently announced a DIRTT living green wall as part of their functionally agile wall system. This is an innovative design feature, blending greenhouse activity with typical space delimiters and features similar to this should be considered during the design phase. IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 32

37 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Project Schedule, Cost Estimates and Financial Analysis Table 11 Project Schedule and Phasing The project schedule shown in Table 11 is a preliminary estimate of the tasks needed to complete this project and duration. The phases are presented sequentially, but the Parker Campus renovation could take place concurrently with renovations at the Main Campus. Once approved for funding, the program could be completed over a period of slightly less than three years. As the college is planning to phase construction, the overall project schedule could be extended based on available resources. Science Laboratory Program - Project Schedule and Phasing Project Schedule Duration Planning Phase Approval of Program Plan and Funding 4 Weeks Architectural Selection Process 6 Weeks Award of Architectural Contract 1 Week Design Phase 4 Months Order Portables 2 Weeks Order Furnishings for Portables/Reuse 2 Weeks Bidding of Project 6 Weeks Award of Construction Contract 1 Week Installation of Utilities for Portables 2 Weeks Receipt and Setup of Portable Laboratories 1 Week Utilities Setup 2 Weeks Delivery and Installation of Furnishings for Portables 4 Weeks Phase One Renovation Order Furniture and Fixtures 1 Week Setup and Removal of Asbestos Fixtures 4 Weeks Demolition 2 Weeks Renovation of Phase One Science Laboratory Spaces 7 Months Inspection & Close-out 3 Weeks Install Furniture and Fixtures 4 Weeks Deinstallation of Some Portables 2 Weeks Phase Two Renovation Order Furniture and Fixtures 1 Week Demolition 2 Weeks Installation of New HVAC for Phase Two Area 3 Weeks Renovation of Phase Two Health Laboratory Spaces 3 Months Inspection & Close-out 2 Weeks Install Furniture and Fixtures 4 Weeks Phase Three Renovation Order Furniture and Fixtures 1 Week Demolition 2 Weeks Renovation of Phase Three Classroom & Office Spaces 3 Months Inspection & Close-out 2 Weeks Install Furniture and Fixtures 4 Weeks Parker Renovation Order Furniture and Fixtures 1 Week Demolition 1 Week Renovation of Parker Laboratory Space 6 Weeks Inspection & Close-out 2 Weeks Furniture and Fixtures for New Laboratory 2 Weeks Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month Month 1 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 33

38 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Phase 3 Phase 1 Nursing Excluded Phase 2 MLT / MOT Practicals IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 34

39 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 207 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 35

40 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Cost Estimates The project will be implemented in a phased approach. Project costs are divided into four estimates, based on multiple phases at the Main Campus and renovation of the Parker Campus. These costs include professional services, demolition, renovation, equipment and furnishings, and miscellaneous costs for the classrooms, laboratories, offices, and enclosure of the third floor patio for the Observatory and Greenhouse. The total estimated cost for all phases including the Parker Campus is $14,551,466. The first phase is the renovation of the existing Biology and Chemistry laboratories, including the current lab preparation space and Practicals laboratory. The estimated cost for this phase is $7,349,270. The second phase is the renovation of existing classrooms and laboratories along the southern portion of the building, creating an Allied Health precinct. The estimated cost of phase two is $4,072,673. The third phase is the renovation of the remaining interior spaces to complete the Main Building Program Plan. The third phase is estimated to cost $2,479,961. The Parker Campus includes a single Multi-Disciplinary laboratory which is estimated to cost $649,563. IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 36

41 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Table 12 3rd Floor Main Building Renovation - Phase 1 Science Labs Cost Estimate UNIT PRICE or SQ FT ITEM TOTAL TOTAL A. Land/Building Acquisition Land/Building Acquisition - - $0.00 $0.00 Total Land/Building Acquisition $0.00 B. Professional Services 1. Master Planning etc. 2. Site Surveys, Investigations, Reports Existing space surveys, systems investigation, testing , $23, $23, Architecture/Engineering Basic Services A&E, consultant fees, interiors ,496, $989, $989, Code Review/Inspection Code review fees , $15, $15, Construction Management Construction management fees ,496, $82, $82, Advertisements Advertising Costs (A&E, bidding, close out) , $7, $7, Other Total Professional Services $1,118, C. Construction or Improvement 1. Infrastructure a. Service/Utilities b. Site Improvement Subtotal $ Structure/Systems/Components Demolition of existing space & haul away (includes safe-off) , $81, Asbestos abatement & removal for Science Lab 9x9 tile floors , $112, Asbestos abatement for Science Lab bench tops ($/sf) , $32, Demolition of existing restrooms (surfaces & fixtures) $5, Subtotal $231, Construction site/dust protection and plastic installation , $7, New TI build-out of 3rd Floor Science Labs (exist core & shell) , $3,010, New restrooms finishes (tile, fixtures, faucets, partitions, hardware, etc.) $99, Roof penetrations (re-use existing and new penetrations) $9, New make-up air units , $125, HVAC tie-in and retrofit of ductwork systems for new HVAC runs , $36, New services distribution tie-in: water, gas, electric, air , $25, Utility sewer lines for sinks , $50, New emergency shut-off switches for all systems (6 labs) , $21, New 48" Laminar Science Hoods (24 student + 2 instructor) , $72, New 72" Laminar Science Hoods (2 Biology prep hoods) , $7, Fire alarm retrofit and Installation , $30, Move out and relocation costs , $27, Move in and equipment set up costs , $70, Subtotal $3,593, Other 10 Temporary trailers ($1800/mo for each) 18,000/mo , $216, Restroom trailer , $21, Temporary hook-up of trailers (gas, air, water, elect.) , $24, Tie-in to existing utility services at trailer location , $7, Temp trailer disconnect of 6 trailers at end of project (4 stay) , $2, Data cabling through trailers and tie-in ($1500/trailer est.) , $15, Subtotal $286, Total Construction or Improvement $4,111, D. Equipment/Furnishings/Communications 1. Explain Instructional & special IT/AV equip (flat screens, projectors) ,010, $451, New Science Lab equipment (re-use some existing) ,010, $752, Data communications material and installation ,010, $180, Subtotal $1,384, Total Equipment/Furnishings/Communications $1,384, E. Miscellaneous 1. Art in Public Places ,615, $66, Explain Total Miscellaneous $66, G. Project Contingencies (5% New, 10% Renovation - B, C, D, E only) ,681, $668, Total Project Contingencies $668, Phase Total $7,349, IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 37

42 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Table 13 3rd Floor Main Building Renovation - Phase 2 Classroom / Lecture Hall Renovation Cost Estimate UNIT PRICE or SQ FT ITEM TOTAL TOTAL A. Land/Building Acquisition Land/Building Acquisition $0.00 Total Land/Building Acquisition $0.00 B. Professional Services 1. Master Planning etc. 2. Site Surveys, Investigations, Reports Existing space surveys, systems investigation, testing , $6, $6, Architecture/Engineering Basic Services A&E, Consultant Fees, Interiors ,875, $431, $431, Code Review/Inspection Code Review fees , $11, $11, Construction Management Construction Management Fees ,875, $43, $43, Advertisements Advertising Costs (A&E, bidding, close out) , $7, $7, Other Total Professional Services $499, C. Construction or Improvement 1. Infrastructure a. Service/Utilities b. Site Improvement Subtotal $ Structure/Systems/Components Demolition of Existing Space & Haul Away (includes safe-off) , $56, Asbestos Abatement & Removal (None included) $0.00 Asbestos Abatement for lab bench tops (None included) $0.00 Subtotal $56, Construction Site/Dust Protection and Plastic installation , $5, New TI renovation of 2 labs, classrooms and lecture hall , $1,332, Roof Penetrations (Re-use existing and new penetrations) $1, New roof top package unit (7 ton) and crane lift , $90, HVAC rework and new duct runs through labs and classrooms , $78, New services tie-in: water, gas, electric, air , $29, Runningpipes and shutoff valves , $25, Utility sewer lines for sinks (access from floor below) , $15, New Emergency shut-off switches for all systems (2 labs) , $7, New 72" Laminar Science Hood , $3, Fire Alarm Retrofit and Installation , $15, New greenhouse structure & systems on existingpatio sf 20'x40'' $400, New observatory and telescope with required systems , $300, Move out and relocation costs , $16, Move in and equipment set up costs , $19, Subtotal $2,340, Other 5 Temporary Trailers for 6 months ($1800/mo for each) 9,000/mo , $54, Restroom Trailer , $10, Temporary Hook-up of Trailers (Previous phase) , $0.00 Tie-in to existing utility services at trailer location (Previous phase) , $0.00 Temp trailer disconnect at end of project $ Data cabling through trailers and tie-in (Previous phase) , $0.00 Subtotal $65, Total Construction or Improvement $2,462, D. Equipment/Furnishings/Communications 1. Explain Instructional & Special IT/AV Equip (Flat Screens, Projectors) , $99, New Science Lab Equipment (2 labs) , $166, Equipment (Shelving, Stor. Cab. Chairs, Furniture, White boards ) , $66, Data Communications Material and Installation ,332, $79, Total Equipment/Furnishings/Communications $413, E. Miscellaneous 1. Art in Public Places ,337, $63, Explain Total Miscellaneous $63, G. Project Contingencies (5% New, 10% Renovation - B, C, D, E only) ,337, $633, Total Project Contingencies $633, Phase Total $4,072, IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 38

43 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Table 14 3rd Floor Main Building Renovation - Phase 3 Classrooms and Offices Cost Estimate UNIT PRICE or SQ FT ITEM TOTAL TOTAL A. Land/Building Acquisition Land/Building Acquisition - - $0.00 Total Land/Building Acquisition $0.00 B. Professional Services 1. Master Planning etc. 2. Site Surveys, Investigations, Reports Existing space surveys, systems investigation, testing , $39, $39, Architecture/Engineering Basic Services A&E, consultant fees, interiors ,861, $279, $279, Code Review/Inspection Code review fees , $15, $15, Construction Management Construction management fees ,861, $27, $27, Advertisements Advertising costs (A&E, bidding, close out) , $7, $7, Other Total Professional Services $370, C. Construction or Improvement 1. Infrastructure a. Service/Utilities b. Site Improvement Subtotal $ Structure/Systems/Components Demolition of existing space & haul away (includes safe-off) , $83, Asbestos abatement & removal (none included) - - $0.00 Asbestos abatement for lab bench tops (none imcluded) - - $0.00 Subtotal $83, Construction site/dust protection and plastic installation , $7, New TI renovation of labs, classrooms and 18 offices , $1,244, Roof penetrations (re-use existing and new penetrations) $0.00 HVAC tie-in and retrofit of duct work , $39, New services tie-in: water, gas, electric, air , $2, Running pipes and shutoff valves , $5, Utility sewer lines for sinks , $10, Fire alarm retrofit and installation , $23, Move out and relocation costs , $12, Move in and equipment set up costs , $31, Subtotal $1,378, Other 3 Temporary trailers for 6 months ($1800/mo for each) 5,400/mo , $32, Restroom trailer - 1, $0.00 Temporary hook-up of trailers (previous phase) - 24, $0.00 Tie-in to existing utility services at trailer location (previous phase) - 7, $0.00 Temp trailer disconnect at end of project $ Data cabling through trailers and tie-in (Previous phase) - 1, $0.00 Subtotal $32, Total Construction or Improvement $1,495, D. Equipment/Furnishings/Communications 1. Explain Instructional & special IT/AV equip (flat screens, projectors) 160, $0.00 New student study station furniture , $35, New Science lab equipment (2 labs) , $95, Equipment (shelving, storage, cabinets, chairs, furnishings, white bo ,244, $149, Data communications material and installation ,244, $87, Total Equipment/Furnishings/Communications $366, E. Miscellaneous 1. Art in Public Places ,232, $22, Explain Total Miscellaneous $22, G. Project Contingencies (5% New, 10% Renovation - B, C, D, E only) ,254, $225, Total Project Contingencies $225, Phase Total $2,479, IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 39

44 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Table 15 Parker Campus - Classroom Change to Science Lab Renovation Cost Estimate UNIT PRICE or SQ FT ITEM TOTAL TOTAL A. Land/Building Acquisition Land/Building Acquisition - - $0.00 $0.00 Total Land/Building Acquisition $0.00 B. Professional Services 1. Master Planning etc. 2. Site Surveys, Investigations, Reports Existing space surveys, systems investigation, testing , $3, $3, Architecture/Engineering Basic Services A&E, consultant fees, interiors , $101, $101, Code Review/Inspection Code review fees $2, $2, Construction Management Construction management fees , $10, $10, Advertisements Advertising Costs (A&E, bidding, close out) , $5, $5, Other Total Professional Services $122, C. Construction or Improvement 1. Infrastructure a. Service/Utilities b. Site Improvement Subtotal $ Structure/Systems/Components Demolition of existing space & haul away (includes safe-off) , $5, Asbestos abatement & removal (none included) - - $0.00 Ceiling removal and HVAC/duct portions , $ Room protection installation and construction prep , $ Subtotal $7, New build out for science lab , $119, Roof penetrations (cut in, sleeve and patch) $3, New roof top package unit (10 ton) and crane lift , $90, HVAC tie-in and retrofit of duct work , $22, New services tie-in: water, gas, electric, air , $2, Running pipes and shutoff valves , $15, Utility sewer lines for sinks , $30, New emergency shut-off switches for all systems , $3, New 72" Laminar Science hoods (8 fume hoods + 1 instructor hood) , $32, Fire alarm retrofit and installation , $2, Move out and relocation costs , $2, Move in and equipment set up costs , $3, Subtotal $327, Other No temporary trailers - - $0.00 No restroom trailer - - $0.00 No temporary hook-up of trailers - - $0.00 Tie-in to existing utility services for construction , $1, Temp utility systems disconnect $ Subtotal $2, Total Construction or Improvement $336, D. Equipment/Furnishings/Communications 1. Explain Instructional & special IT/AV equipment (flat screens, projectors, etc.) , $15, New Science lab equipment , $35, Equipment (shelving, storage, cabinets, furniture, white boards, etc. ) , $30, Data communications material and installation , $ Total Equipment/Furnishings/Communications $80, E. Miscellaneous 1. Art in Public Places , $9, Explain Total Miscellaneous $9, G. Project Contingencies (5% New, 10% Renovation - B, C, D, E only) ,007, $100, Total Project Contingencies $100, Phase Total $649, IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 40

45 SECTION 3 IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA Financing Explanation Arapahoe Community College will attempt to secure funding for this project from the State, through financing of bonds and self funding through Capital Reserves. Final funding will depend on conversations and decisions made with representatives from the Office of the State Architect and with the Colorado Community College System. IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 41

46 SECTION 4 APPENDICES SECTION 4 APPENDICES APPENDICES Supporting Documents Facility Condition Index Arapahoe Community College Facility Audit Program April 2012 Main Building Summary FCI: Building History/Analysis The Main Building is a 4-story facility that was completed in The Main Building is a poured on-site concrete building with a fifth story penthouse for mechanical systems. The building has housed various departments and programs over the years and changes uses as other facilities are built or acquired. The permanent department facilities housed in the Main Building are Records/Admissions, LRC, Cafeteria, Student Life, Chemistry/Biology Department, Science Lecture Hall, Student Center, Bookstore, Counseling, Accounting and Public Safety. The Main Building also contains the majority of general classrooms. The Main Building has provided many years of useful service and in 2001 underwent a Library expansion and classroom renovation funded with Capital Construction funds. ADA and Fire Alarm System upgrades have also been performed. The Main Building is structurally sound and overall in good-to-excellent condition; however, a few areas that need attention are: The roof needs replacing and non-used HVAC equipment needs removal (completed January 2013). The glass walkway needs heating/cooling, new storefront glass panels and replacement of the glass roof with a solid metal roof and run-off protection. Recessed hallway lighting fixtures need to be lowered to provide adequate light levels for safety. The west bus duct and feeders should be replaced. The original 2 elevators need safety/code upgrades, motor replacement, cab upgrades and control replacement. The Chem/Bio makeup air unit needs replacement The kitchen drain and steam lines need replacing. The roof top block walls need sandblasting, primer and paint. M1010 (general classroom) and the Electronics labs (M1020-M1029) need the heating system replaced and the addition of adequate cooling (completed March 2012; area changed to IT department). IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 43

47 SECTION 4 APPENDICES Some Controlled Maintenance projects that have been completed since the building was constructed include: 1. Roof replacement (1984) 2. Carpet replacement 3. East bus duct and feeder replacement 4. Lighting additions 5. Boiler addition 6. Absorber & cooling tower replacement 7. Cafeterias exhaust system replacement 8. ADA upgrades 9. Cleaning supply/return ductwork. 10. Main switchgear replacement. 11. Exterior concrete repair (Phase 1) east side and (Phase 2) west side 12. High voltage panel replacement 13. Chem/Bio isolated exhaust system installed 14. Boiler replacement Audit Summary The following listing of building improvement recommendations are based on inspectors findings as detailed in the Facility Audit Inspection Reports. Recommendations are grouped in three major categories: Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical. Architectural 1. Replace the roof and remove unused HVAC equipment 2. Reinforce expansion joints between the theater and the Main Building 3. Sandblast rust stains at various locations 4. Sandblast and paint all exterior cinder block walls on the 5th floor roof 5. Replace expansion joint caulk at all expansion joints 6. Repair minor concrete spalling by the west patios 7. Repair quarry tile in east and west stairwells 8. Repair damaged quarry tile at service entrance 9. Repair damaged quarry tile in the main lobbies of the 1st and 2nd floors 10. Repair cracks in concrete honeycombs 11. Repaint all hallways 12. Repair VCT tile in Biology Department 13. Repair ceiling tiles in various locations 14. Install new grid and tile on 1st floor east of elevator lobby 15. Spray paint waffle concrete ceiling in 1st and 2nd floor elevator lobbies 16. Install 4 high impact resistant wainscoting material on all hallway walls 17. Replace glass walkway storefront; install metal roof and run-off protection 18. Repair cracked glass on north side of the new LRC 19. Replace seals on various windows 20. Replace missing weather strip on west entrance doors 21. Install new door, threshold and hardware at roof access 22. Replace cooling tower doors on west side of roof 23. Replace service drive doors 24. Oil and finish doors on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors 25. Replace six 3 x 8 doors on 2nd and 3rd floors 26. Repair lab table drawers in Chemistry/Biology area 27. Repair lab tables in Chemistry/Biology labs IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 44

48 SECTION 4 APPENDICES Mechanical: 1. Replace all pneumatic mixing boxes 2. Rebalance the building HVAC system 3. Replace hot water and chilled water pumps 4. Replace cooling tower dampers going to the roof 5. Install VFDs on all HVAC equipment 6. Need more new routers for Energy Management Equipment 7. Balance the supply air system. 8. Replace hot water return lines on the 3rd and 4th floors. 9. Replace condensate return lines for the hot water heat exchanger. 10. Repair the offset on the drain line in the cafeteria. 11. Replace the kitchen pass-thru warmer. 12. Replace the kitchen pass-thru (two door) cooler. 13. Replace steam tank for dishwasher 14. Repair/replace faulty automatic faucets in the restrooms. 15. Repair the roof drain system on the 3rd floor patio area. 16. Replace kitchen drains 17. Replace main shutoff valves on the men s urinals. 18. Install isolation valves for domestic water on the east and west sides of building. 19. Replace drain lines for Chem/Bio work tables 20. Repair Ice Melt System 21. Install new gas/water/vacuum/air fixtures in Chem/Bio area Electrical: 1. Install new light fixtures in greenhouse and Chemistry/Biology storage areas. 2. Increase size of west bus riser and install new feeders. 3. Install two additional distribution panels on east side of 3rd floor. 4. Replace and rewire the 120/208 services to Chemistry/Biology lab tables. 5. Add and relocate existing light fixtures in boiler room, cooling tower and supply/return rooms. 6. Install emergency lights in penthouse and elevator room. 7. Replace light fixtures in all hallways constructed with pan ceilings. 8. Install battery emergency lights in stairs, classrooms, offices, and labs. 9. Replace all T-12 light fixtures 10. Replace all 6 and 8 light fixtures with energy efficient fixtures Room Utilization Addendum Room Utilization is included in Section 2, Current Space Utilization by Classroom/Lab Hours of Use and Percent Station Utilization. Third Party Review Third party review will occur independently of this program plan report. IMPLEMENTATION & DESIGN CRITERIA 45