UHM CLASSROOM DESIGN GUIDELINES

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1 UHM CLASSROOM DESIGN GUIDELINES Created by the Instructional Innovation Working Group as part of the implementation plan of the University of Hawaii Strategic Plan: Achieving our Destiny July 2013

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 1 Classroom Design/Renovation Guidelines & Specifications... 2 Problem-Based - Small (up to 25)... 3 Problem-Based - Medium (26 to 50)... 5 Problem-Based - Large (51 and over)... 7 Flat, Flexible - Small (up to 25)... 9 Flat, Flexible Medium (26 to 50) Flat, Flexible Large (51 and over) Tiered - Medium (up to 50) Tiered - Large (51 and over) UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Table of Contents 1

3 Classroom Design/Renovation Guidelines & Specifications Small (up to 25) Medium (26 to 50) Large (51 and over) Collaborative p. 3-4 p. 5-6 p. 7-8 Flat, Flexible p p p Tiered N/A p p The classroom design/renovation guidelines summarized in this template were developed by the Instructional Innovation Working Group (IIWG) as part of the implementation process for Achieving Our Destiny. IIWG members reviewed best practices in innovative classroom design and instructional pedagogy and developed guidelines for the UHM campus that will facilitate design of new classrooms and renovation of existing classrooms to improve the classroom experience of our students, encourage active and engaged learning pedagogies, maximize flexible use of space, and reduce the cost of repair, maintenance, and equipment replacement over time. The IIWG adopted industry standards to identify classroom types and developed templates for each of the three types of classrooms (problem based, flat-flexible, and tiered) by capacity (small, medium and large). Classroom size categories were adopted after considering several factors including customary class sizes at UHM, practical implications of capacity differentials (e.g., visibility, seating configuration, etc. for 35 v. 45 students), and building standards. Examples of products, furniture, and seating configurations are provided to assist users of this template in their interpretation. The IIWG has not provided an exhaustive list of available products or furniture but has provided models that have been successfully tested and used at UHM (in the case of furniture and flooring) or elsewhere within academia (in the case of wall paint, A/V). Definitions: Collaborative classrooms are spaces configured to facilitate group work within a classroom environment. Flat, Flexible classrooms are spaces that can be easily and quickly reconfigured to accommodate different learning pedagogies. Tiered classrooms are spaces traditionally reserved for large lecture format classes that can be used more flexibly for engaged learning pedagogies if innovative furnishing and other design features are incorporated. General Considerations: Natural ventilation should be explored where feasible Acoustic thresholds for limiting outside noise should always be considered Acoustic mitigation for classrooms should be considered and always incorporated where necessary Minimum ceiling height calculated by determining projection screen size and viewing angle requirements. Users of this template who require information about innovative classroom spaces being brought online at UHM may contact Dr. Kathie Kane at or kok@hawaii.edu. Other questions, feedback or suggestions for additions/improvements should be directed to Dr. Susan Hippensteele at or hippenst@hawaii.edu. UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Classroom Design/Renovation Guidelines & Specifications 2

4 Problem-Based - Small (up to 25) Floor Walls Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in floor every 4-6 feet to accommodate electronics use without wall access, or for future reconfigurations Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE: of rubber/alternative (Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring Surface: Full-length writable / projectable surfaces should be used on walls EXAMPLES: Opti-write, Wall Talkers Introduce accent color below chair rail (work to eliminate UH white from palette) Windows Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Audio Visual Lighting Chair: Comfortable, compact, plastic/mesh, ergonomic, lightweight, stackable, durable, and ability to accommodate large range of body sizes Most with arms, four legs and casters. Include a small number without arms and casters in each classroom to accommodate students with disabilities and large in size Ability to hold personal items such as backpacks hung on seat back or stowed beneath AVOID: Tablet arm chairs, center pedestal roller, upholstery Table: Rectangular 24x60 modular tables preferred Moveable tables should not be wired for power to allow flexibility Fixed tables should be provided with power in table connected to floor mounted receptacles EXAMPLE: AVOID: Center mounted pedestals, monitors, or other visual obstructions Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Problem-Based - Small (up to 25) 3

5 Layouts 265 nasf / 10 seats = 26.5 sf/seat 625 nasf / 20 Seats = 31.3 nasf/seat Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Problem-Based - Small (up to 25) 4

6 Problem-Based - Medium (26 to 50) Floor Walls Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in floor every 4-6 feet to accommodate electronics use without wall access, or for future reconfigurations Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE: of rubber/alternative (Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring) Surface: Full-length writable / projectable surfaces should be used on walls EXAMPLES: Opti-write, Wall Talkers Introduce accent color below chair rail (work to eliminate UH white from palette) Windows Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Audio Visual Chair: Comfortable, compact, plastic/mesh, ergonomic, lightweight, stackable, durable, and ability to accommodate large range of body sizes Most with arms, four legs and casters. Include a small number without arms and casters in each classroom to accommodate students with disabilities and large in size Ability to hold personal items such as backpacks hung on seat back or stowed beneath AVOID: Tablet arm chairs, center pedestal roller, upholstery Table: Circular, D-shaped or other shaped tables accommodating 7-9 seats Moveable tables should not be wired for power to allow flexibility Fixed tables should be provided with power in table connected to floor mounted receptacles EXAMPLE: AVOID: Center mounted pedestals, monitors, or other visual obstructions Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Document camera: Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Problem-Based - Medium (26 to 50) 5

7 Lighting Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) Layouts 1,215 nasf / 40 seats = 30.4 nasf/seat 1,655 nasf / 48 seats = 34.5 nasf/seat Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Problem-Based - Medium (26 to 50) 6

8 Problem-Based - Large (51 and over) Floor Walls Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in floor every 4-6 feet to accommodate electronics use without wall access, or for future reconfigurations Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE: of rubber/alternative (Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring) Surface: Full-length writable / projectable surfaces should be used on walls EXAMPLES: Opti-write, Wall Talkers Introduce accent color below chair rail (work to eliminate UH white from palette) Windows Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Audio Visual Chair: Comfortable, compact, plastic/mesh, ergonomic, lightweight, stackable, durable, and ability to accommodate large range of body sizes Most with arms, four legs and casters. Include a small number without arms and casters in each classroom to accommodate students with disabilities and large in size Ability to hold personal items such as backpacks hung on seat back or stowed beneath AVOID: Tablet arm chairs, center pedestal roller, upholstery Table: Circular, D-shaped or other shaped tables accommodating 7-9 seats Moveable tables should not be wired for power to allow flexibility Fixed tables should be provided with power in table connected to floor mounted receptacles EXAMPLE: AVOID: Center mounted pedestals, monitors, or other visual obstructions Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Document camera- Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Problem-Based - Large (51 and over) 7

9 Lighting Audio: Microphone- Wireless voice amplification and (IR-type) assistive listening system. Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) Layouts 1,394 nasf / 72 seats = 19.4 nasf/seat 3,470 nasf / 117 Seats = 29.7 nasf/seat 3,190 nasf / 126 Seats = 25.3 nasf/seat Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Problem-Based - Large (51 and over) 8

10 Flat, Flexible - Small (up to 25) Floor Walls Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in floor every 4-6 feet to accommodate electronics use without wall access, or for future reconfigurations Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE: of rubber/alternative (Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring) Surface: Full-length writable / projectable surfaces should be used on walls EXAMPLES: Opti-write, Wall Talkers Introduce accent color below chair rail (work to eliminate UH white from palette) Windows Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Audio Visual Chair: Comfortable, compact, plastic/mesh, ergonomic, lightweight, stackable, durable, and ability to accommodate large range of body sizes Most with arms, four legs and casters. Include a small number without arms and casters in each classroom to accommodate students with disabilities and large in size Ability to hold personal items such as backpacks hung on seat back or stowed beneath AVOID: Tablet arm chairs, center pedestal roller, upholstery Table: Rectangular 24x60 modular tables preferred Moveable tables should not be wired for power to allow flexibility Fixed tables should be provided with power in table connected to floor mounted receptacles EXAMPLE: AVOID: Center mounted pedestals, monitors, or other visual obstructions Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Document camera- Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Flat, Flexible - Small (up to 25) 9

11 Lighting Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) Layouts 265 nasf / 10 seats = 26.5 sf/seat 625 nasf / 20 Seats = 31.3 nasf/seat Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Flat, Flexible - Small (up to 25) 10

12 Flat, Flexible Medium (26 to 50) Floor Walls Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in floor every 4-6 feet to accommodate electronics use without wall access, or for future reconfigurations Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE: of rubber/alternative (Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring) Surface: Full-length writable / projectable surfaces should be used on walls EXAMPLES: Opti-write, Wall Talkers Introduce accent color below chair rail (work to eliminate UH white from palette) Windows Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Chair: Comfortable, compact, plastic/mesh, ergonomic, lightweight, stackable, durable, and ability to accommodate large range of body sizes Most with arms, four legs and casters. Include a small number without arms and casters in each classroom to accommodate students with disabilities and large in size Ability to hold personal items such as backpacks hung on seat back or stowed beneath AVOID: Tablet arm chairs, center pedestal roller, upholstery Table: Various shaped modular tables should be used Moveable tables should not be wired for power to allow flexibility EXAMPLE: AVOID: Center mounted pedestals, monitors, or other visual obstructions Audio Visual Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Document camera- Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Flat, Flexible Medium (26 to 50) 11

13 Lighting Layouts Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) 980 nasf / 36 seats= 27.2 nasf/seat Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Flat, Flexible Medium (26 to 50) 12

14 Flat, Flexible Large (51 and over) Floor Walls Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in floor every 4-6 feet to accommodate electronics use without wall access, or for future reconfigurations Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE: of rubber/alternative (Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring) Surface: Full-length writable / projectable surfaces should be used on walls EXAMPLES: Opti-write, Wall Talkers Introduce accent color below chair rail (work to eliminate UH white from palette) Windows Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Chair: Comfortable, compact, plastic/mesh, ergonomic, lightweight, stackable, durable, and ability to accommodate large range of body sizes Most with arms, four legs and casters. Include a small number without arms and casters in each classroom to accommodate students with disabilities and large in size Ability to hold personal items such as backpacks hung on seat back or stowed beneath AVOID: Tablet arm chairs, center pedestal roller, upholstery Table: Circular or D-shaped tables accommodating 7-9 seats or collaborative linkable tablet chairs Moveable tables should not be wired for power to allow flexibility EXAMPLE: AVOID: Center mounted pedestals, monitors, or other visual obstructions Audio Visual Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Document camera- Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Flat, Flexible Large (51 and over) 13

15 Lighting Layouts Inspiration Audio: Microphone- Wireless voice amplification and (IR-type) assistive listening system. Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Flat, Flexible Large (51 and over) 14

16 Tiered - Medium (up to 50) Floor Walls Windows Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in the work surface to accommodate electronics use without wall access Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE of rubber/alternative: Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring Surface: Writable surfaces where feasible, including access aisles EXAMPLE of dry erase paint: WhiteyBoards Dry Erase Paint Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture Audio Visual Lighting Layouts General: Fixed curved desk surfaces with integrated power Movable seating, either fixed with pivot arm or chair with caster and swivel Accessible (ADA) seating at entry level Access aisles are key to walking/talking among students; 8-10 seats maximum per row Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Document camera- Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Tiered - Medium (up to 50) 15

17 Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Tiered - Medium (up to 50) 16

18 Tiered - Large (51 and over) Floor Walls Windows Power: Where feasible, power should be installed in the work surface to accommodate electronics use without wall access Flooring: Where feasible, rubber or alternative resilient non-carpet flooring should be used to reduce sound transfer, improve comfort, reduce maintenance (as opposed to carpet) EXAMPLE of rubber/alternative: Dinoflex Evolution Commercial Flooring Consider removing stage area if slope allows for clear visibility for instructor Surface: Acoustic wall treatments to reduce ambient noise in group work Coverings: Blackout capability (shades or other) Will not collect dust (ie. rolling blinds as opposed to louvered) Furniture General: Fixed curved desk surfaces with integrated power Fixed pivoting seats to enable work with row behind (fixed seating prevents evacuation issues associated with disarrayed chairs) Accessible (ADA) seating at entry level-entire row or more of ADA seating in large rooms Access aisles are key to walking/talking among students; 8-10 seats maximum per row Audio Visual Lighting Layouts Video: High Definition or better wide-screen projection capabilities Projection Screen Size Measure the distance between the screen and furthest viewer, divide by 6 to obtain the minimum image height. Multiply image height by 1.6 yields image width. Bottom of projection screen should be at least four feet off the floor. Consider mirrored projection screens Document camera- Elmo Connection: HDMI cabling standard (audio and video) and BYOD (bring your own device) Where specialized hardware/drivers are required, provide a computer in the room Audio: Microphone- Wireless voice amplification and (IR-type) assistive listening system. Fixtures: Variable (dimmable) light fixtures with occupancy and daylight sensing capability Bank lighting away from primary focus wall (projection surface) UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Tiered - Large (51 and over) 17

19 Inspiration UHM Classroom Design Guidelines Tiered - Large (51 and over) 18