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Program Plan

Village Center - Dining and Community Commons

UCB Project Number PR007259

Williams Village

NOVEMBER 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECTION I

Executive Summary Page 1

Participants and Process

II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES SECTION II

Strategic Goals for the Project Page 3

Housing & Dining Services Goals Page 5

Other Project Goals Page 10

Relationship to Williams Village Master Plan Page 12

Consistency with Institutional Mission and Strategic Plan Page 15

III. FACTUAL DATA SECTION III

Existing Conditions Page 17

Summary of Programmatic Needs Page 22

Programmatic Description Page 23

IV. FACILITIES RESPONSE SECTION IV

Project Description Page 43

Adjacency Diagrams Page 43

Stacking Diagrams Page 46

Massing Diagrams Page 47

Temporary Facilities Page 49

Site Development Page 50

Utilities Page 57

Structural Page 60

Mechanical / Electrical Page 60

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Sustainability Page 67

Acoustical / Audio Visual / IT / Security Page 71

Acoustics Page 71

A/V Page 71

IT Page 71

Security Page 72

Building Page 73

Design Guidelines Page 73

Design Character Images Page 75

Building Codes Page 78

Project Alternatives Page 80

V. IMPLEMENTATION INFORMATION SECTION V

Budget Page 84

Schedule / Phasing Page 85

Funding Sources Page 87

VI. APPENDICES SECTION VI

Campus Location Map Page 88

Detailed Programmatic Needs Page 87

Acoustical / Audio / Visual / IT / Security Detailed Narratives Page 98

Acoustical Narrative Page 98

Audio Visual Narrative Page 103

IT Narrative Page 109

Security Narrative Page 116

Third Party Review Page 119

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Program Plan - Section I



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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Need for a new Village Center

The Darley Commons Dining Center was built in 1969 during the early decade of development on the Williams

Village Campus at the University of Colorado in Boulder. At the time it was a state of the art dining and student

center facility, but no longer. The art of food service has developed considerably and the existing building is not

well suited to accommodate this change. On top of this shift in the paradigm of dining services, Williams Village

has continued to evolve, with more expansion planned in the future. Darley Commons is too small, is function-

ally obsolete and the building itself has signifi cant defi ciencies. Renovation of the building was considered but

reconstruction costs would easily exceed the replacement cost.

Vision for the Project

The new Village Center is envisioned as the heart of the Williams Village campus. It will be a primary provider of

dining services for all students, staff and faculty. Like the very successful Center for Community (C4C), this fa-

cility will feature other amenities to create a one-stop-resource for students and staff. The Village Center will at-

tract people from the entire University and help to create an exciting destination for the Williams Village Campus.

Project Goals

The new Village Center will support the present and future needs of Williams Village. The 995-bed, Bear Creek

Apartments, originally operated separately from CU, are now a part of the University system and will take

advantage of the new facility. The Master Plan proposes an additional 500-bed residence hall plus town homes

for students and faculty. To accommodate the expanding community of residential beds, the dining center will

have a seating capacity of 700 people. Additionally the building will provide important student services includ-

ing several retail venues, off-hours dining, a health clinic, mail services, study lounges, offi ces for Residence Life

and Housing Information Technology staff, and year-round meeting spaces.

Project Site Design Goals

The proposed site for the project takes optimum advantage of the open ‘wedge’ of space created by the demo-

lition of Darley Commons. This site allows for a large building footprint. It is centrally located on the Williams

Village Campus and directly relates to the campus pedestrian and bicycle circulation paths. Numerous small

courtyards of social space and outdoor dining are available around this building site between Darley Towers,

Bear Creek apartments and the Bear Creek Rec Center Building. A driving force to the selection of the pro-

posed site is the very active loading dock requirements for a building with these functions. The proposed site

allows for the dock to be somewhere along the 30th / Apache public streets.

Project Requirements

The total gross square footage of the building is programmed to be 99,952 square feet. This report lists two

alternates which are recommended to be added to project; a greenhouse and a bookstore will directly support

the project vision and goals. An additional 6,700 square feet is required.

Base project 99,952 SF $31,766,084 Construction $45,950,000 Total project.

With alternates 106,652 SF $33,230,934 Construction $47,665,000 Total project.

The proposed schedule for the project would close Darley Commons in May of 2015 and complete the new

Dining Center in time for the start of the 2016 fall class schedule.


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Participants and Process

1. Program Plan Committee

a. Deborah Cook, Deputy Director, Housing & Dining Services

b. Curt Huetson, Director Facilities Planning & Operations, Housing & Dining Services

c. Steve Hecht, Assistant Director, Design and Project Group, Housing & Dining Services

d. Jon Keiser, Project Manager, Housing & Dining Services

e. Juergen Friese, Assistant Director, Dining Facilities and Operations

f. John Fox, Associate Director, Residence Life

g. Tom Goodhew, Facilities Architect & Planner, CU Facilities Management

2. Programming Planning Team

a. Clayton Cole, Principal, SLATERPAULL Architects

b. Len Segel, Project Manager, SLATERPAULL Architects

3. Consultant Planners

a. Martin Martin: structural and civil engineering analysis

b. Cator Ruma & Associates: Mechanical and Electrical analysis

c. CIVITAS: site planning and landscape architectural analysis

d. Bakergroup: Food Services analysis

e. Shen, Milsom & Wilke: Acoustical, A/V, IT, and Security analysis

f. Rider, Levett Bucknall: Cost Estimating Consultants

Process

The Program Planning team and consultants met 10 times from June 24, 2013 to September 20, 2013. Early

meetings involved determining the programmatic goals and requirements. Later meetings involved extensive

site planning and building diagramming to determine how the programmatic goals could reasonably be expect-

ed to come together on the site. Additional meetings were held with a diverse variety of stakeholders including

campus facility engineers, student representatives, Housing & Dining Directors, Residential Life Directors, Bear

Creek Management, food service managers, Housing Information Technology directors, and Wardenburg Health

leaders.

In order to get a clear picture of the existing facilities there were several tours arranged throughout the pro-

gram planning process. The focus at Williams Village included the layout of circulation, utilities and landscape

features. All of the existing buildings were looked at inside and out, especially looking at the features of Darley

Commons. There also were tours of the Center for Community on the main campus to learn about the suc-

cesses of that facility.


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II. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Strategic Goals for the Project

Housing & Dining Services (HDS) proposes to replace the aging Darley Commons with a new facility to support

the Williams Village Campus. The project will develop a new dining facility to serve all of Williams Village, ad-

dressing the functional obsolescence and declining student satisfaction of services associated with the existing

center. Additional facilities will be developed to replace other student service spaces in Darley Commons, creat-

ing a diverse community commons for Williams Village.

A primary goal for the new Village Center will be to create parity with similar facilities found on the central cam-

pus. Among students, there is a perception that Williams Village is a second tier campus. This viewpoint is in

part due to the physical location, but is compounded by the existing residential mono-culture of the community

and aging dining facilities that do not offer the same amenities and services as the main campus.

The dining operation at the Center for Community (C4C) has proven the strategic concept that offering a high

quality dining experience will attract additional campus constituencies and in doing so, increase revenues.

Faculty, staff and the Boulder community enjoy the C4C dining center. It has built a greater sense of community

and has enhanced the student experience through exposure to a rich social culture not provided in traditional

campus dining operations. A signifi cant goal of the new Village Center will be to create a different, but equally

attractive, dining experience which promotes a uniqueness to Williams Village. The new dining center can also

help to relieve some of the peak-time congestion from C4C.

Some of the key vision statements for this project made by the Housing & Dining leadership include:

• A One-Stop-Shop of amenities for the Williams Village community.

• The activity heart of Williams Village

• Become the ‘front door’ to Williams Village.

• Build a community of learners around the dining table involving students, faculty and staff.

With the development of the Williams Village North residence hall, a new environmentally and socially green/

sustainable community was established. The intent for the development of the new Village Center is to build a

dining and community commons facility promoting health and sustainable food practices via menu selections,

preparation methods, student life necessities, and operational practices of the facility. Proposed greenhouse

and bookstore alternates could enhance these practices. The building itself should be designed to the highest

practical LEED standards to enhance the sustainable practices at Williams Village.

The primary functional objective of this project is to provide an improved dining experience for the residents of

Williams Village. Food is an integral piece of human social interaction, thus making dining centers on a univer-

sity campus an important aspect of the student life experience. The intention is to create a dining facility that

promotes a sense of well-being and provides opportunities for students, faculty & staff to share academic and

life experiences.





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Secondary objectives of the project will be to diminish the perception of the community as not being part of the

CU Boulder campus by providing additional community amenities for the residents. These will include:

• A ‘front desk’ for multiple use by all residents of Williams Village.

• Access to Residence Life staff and spaces for the various activities of Residence Life and Bear Creek

residents.

• A central mail facility for the Williams Village Campus.

• A health clinic that is an annex of the Wardenburg Health Center.

• Retail facilities that include a Grab and Go operation, a convenience store and a casual restaurant.

These give students on-the-go a place for a quick meal, provide access to snacks and groceries, and

provide an alternative space for late night meals, socialization and study. Unassigned retail space is

also included for a potential bookstore outlet or other initiatives of the Entrepreneurial Retail Program.

• Larger venue spaces for student activities and summer conferences are included in the program.

• The Housing Department IT staff will be relocated from their temporary space in the Administrative and

Research Center into this building.

View of Williams Village looking west





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Housing & Dining Services Goals

VisionThe vision is to create a ‘village center’ that is the heart of the community and a destination for the broader

campus. It should enrich the experience of the residents and attract ‘meal plan students from throughout the

Williams Village campus community, including Bear Creek residents, nearby off-campus students, along with

faculty and staff. A facility that becomes a desired attraction for faculty, students, staff and visitors will contrib-

ute to a positive income stream.

The Village Center should promote a high level of pedestrian and bicycle connectivity such that it is the hub of

Williams Village. The new facility should be conveniently located on the way to and from central campus. In

addition, the ideal facility would contain the necessary functions to reduce the amount of trips students make to

central campus, or off campus.

The new Village Center should provide a variety of interesting dining settings including small groups, quiet

surroundings, outdoor dining, and casual lounge environments. Food venues should also present a variety of

choices and be fl exible to change when popularity of cuisine changes. The dining areas should provide a vari-

ety of views to outdoor vistas such as the Flatirons, recreation fi elds, gardens and other natural settings.

The facility should encompass a variety of study spaces, meeting places and supportive Bear Creek and Resi-

dence Life functions. The combination of all of these amenities and services should make the Village Center an

appealing destination for all of CU, not just Williams Village.

Goals, Planning Assumptions & Observation – Highlights of the Dining Aspects

This narrative documents the planning team’s effort, observations and recommendations for creating student

oriented dining and hospitality options for the Williams Village Dining facility. It is intended that these recommen-

dations will contribute to the creation of the best possible solutions for the site, and for the University.

These recommendations address character, experience and operational interests of the University, as shared in

multiple planning sessions, and with the Program Plan design team.

Planning Assumptions & Observations—Highlights

• Williams Village Dining is a critical component to the enhancement of student life in the Williams Village

area of campus. It will be host to an active, dynamic dining program with food choices and ameni-

ties that are crafted to be consistently interesting and relevant to student interests. The dining options

should foster and reinforce the unique identity of the diverse Williams Village community in an outcome

that attracts both students and the broader University community to the site.

• It is strategically important that this facility becomes a desirable destination site for restaurant-level din-

ing, for non-meal period socialization and as a showpiece for campus tour groups.

• The food offerings and dining experience at Williams Village must differentiate itself from the balance

of the main campus food services (especially C4C) and appeal, specifi cally, to the students who live

and attend classes in Williams Village. The University’s desire is to create appealing and unique food





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choices for students, while maintaining a balance with the food service experiences and options

offered at other sites on the campus. This is also intended to be a destination for students who live

anywhere on the Boulder campus!

• Locally purchased, fresh, healthy, authentic, vegan and vegetarian menu options will offer important

life-style choices for students living in this area of campus. Additionally, more and more students are

requiring special diet options, such as gluten-free and nut-free meals.

• The use of authentic ingredients and preparation techniques in global cuisine food offerings will not

only engage and welcome these students, but will also provide cultural learning opportunities for all

students who will learn about various countries’ cuisines in fun, creative dining experiences.

• The planning is to emphasize variety in seating. This will be achieved by creating strategic adjacencies

between dining and service environments, and by incorporating a variety of seating types that vary in

both character and form.

• 700 seats will be provided in the main dining area (with 50 of these seats in a private dining room).

Outdoor ‘controlled’ dining spaces with up to 150 additional seats will be an attractive amenity to

students.

• Guests using this building will enjoy ease of circulation and logically located dining options. Signage,

traffi c fl ow and sightlines will be incorporated into the outcome.

• Where possible, dining room locations should leverage desirable views of the adjacent campus and

green spaces surrounding the complex. Windows with natural light will enhance the dining and social

environments. Views to the Flatirons are highly desirable.

• The building design and operational program will achieve at least a LEED Gold “Plus” certifi cation with

the goal to strive for LEED Platinum in a cost effective way.

• The dining program of spaces will be split up on two fl oor levels. Receiving, storage (cold and ambi-

ent), locker rooms, prep kitchen, and dining offi ces are planned to be on the lowest level, with the

dining rooms, micro-restaurant kitchens and local storage to be on the main level. This allocation of

space will require production support (cooking equipment and storage) within the micro-restaurants.

This space and service approach will enable staff to meet meal demand at peak service periods.





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• A convenient circulation connection (elevator and circulation stairway) between the main level produc-

tion kitchens and lower level support will be critical to the success of the dining operations.

• Activity in the dining rooms should be visible, inviting and easily accessible to the students passing the

building on their way to and from class.

• On-going operational costs, including labor, maintenance and energy are necessary to factor into the

design of the footprint of the building and building systems. Kitchen hood systems must be carefully

designed to reduce energy consumption while minimizing operational cleaning requirements.

• It is critical to balance customer traffi c and demand between dining operations. This balance reduces

workload -- in managing production processes, product fl ow, product costs, control and reduction

of food waste -- while simultaneously enhancing customer service. To that point: it is strategically

important that the cuisine concepts match with customer interests. Flexibility in menu offerings is

required to continually adjust to maintain a high level of satisfaction of the diners. The ability to open

up or shut down these dining concepts, without creating a “closed mall appearance”, is equally impor-

tant in adjusting to changes in numbers of customers to be served throughout the day, week and year.

• Temporary food service facilities are needed to support students during the construction of the new

Village Center. These will include a grab and go convenience store, located in the dining area of

Stearns Towers.

Functional Needs1. Dining Room

a. Indoor seating - 700, including 50 in private dining.

b. Outdoor seating – 100 - 150 seats that are in addition to the 700 seats inside; connected

to the main dining rooms with secured access. Plan for some of these additional areas of

informal seating in the nearby adjacent courtyards or on exterior decks.

c. There is a very strong preference to keep all dining services on the same fl oor, however the

back-of-house food preparation areas can be located on the fl oor below. If for some reason

the food service has to be split on two levels, service elevators and a communicating stair-

way would be required. This Program Plan proposes to place the food prep areas below the

main dining level to balance the size of the 1st ad 2nd fl oor plates. Other confi gurations can

be considered during design.

2. Restroom numbers will be reviewed and verifi ed by the Architect-of-Record. They must be readily

available to dining customers.

3. Backpacks are allowed into the dining areas; so no storage is required at the entrance.

4. Food Service Venues within the Dining Center are anticipated to be as follows:

a. Served:

i. Desserts

ii. Grill/BBQ/Comfort (World BBQ)

iii. Asian – there was discussion about keeping a more general Asian cuisine at C4C

and a more specifi c type like a “Curry Road” concept intertwining all curries.





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iv. Mediterranean - a variety of Mediterranean cuisines including pizza, pasta and

fl atbreads.

v. Latin – this concept needs to be more focused on South America, in order to

differentiate it from the C4C. Made to order burritos is something that will be pro-

vided elsewhere in the Grab and Go.

b. Self-Service:

i. Salad/Deli/Soup/Hot Cereal/Panini

ii. Beverages

iii. A-9 (Allergen-free foods could be integrated into the salad area or be separated)

5. Discussed the need for an organic natural station; most of these foods will be incorporated into the

menu at the various restaurants, so there is probably no need to have a separate venue.

6. Display kitchen and production spaces need to include adequate staging and landing areas for dirty

dishes. Also need space for adequate cold and ambient storage within each display kitchen venue.

7. Provide a warm freezer to store commissary items plus two emergency freezer / cooler rooms.

8. Provide a staging cooler next to the loading dock for dropped deliveries. It should be pallet acces-

sible.

9. More lockers are needed than were provided at C4C (5 to 6 times the number). There are 130 em-

ployees/shift at C4C. This Program Plan estimates the need for 100 lockers.

10. Provide centralized and fi ltered culinary water.

11. Storage for cleaning machines is needed; there should be adequate custodial closets (1 per area) and

support closets for salt and pepper, napkins, et cetera.

12. The dock will serve the entire building. Consider employee security. Recycling space at C4C is under-

sized.

13. Provide grease system (integrated throughout the building) and plan for a pulper system similar to

C4C.

14. Retail operations;

a. Provide a Grab and Go and a convenience store (Village Market) with a meal equivalency

transfer. Should be open late at night, perhaps until midnight.

b. Provide a ‘Grotto’ restaurant space that would be a late night hang-out with connection to

outdoors. Seating inside should accommodate 60 -70 people. Consider sun-side vs. shade-

side preference on location.

c. Make retail space available for an entrepreneurial retail space (business incubator)





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15. Areas that can be on a different level than the main dining area:

a. Storage (could be on ground fl oor)

b. Catering kitchen (adjacent to multi-purpose room)

c. Retail spaces (on ground fl oor)

d. Offi ces could be on lower or upper fl oors; concern about food smells permeating the offi ces

e. Grotto restaurant could be on the ground or upper fl oor. The upper level would be away

from crowds on the lower levels and the conferencing facilities would generate foot traffi c

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Other Project Goals

VisionEssential to the success of the new Village Center are the auxiliary functions which support the concept of a

“One-Stop” Community Commons. Quality student life programs and easy access to day-to-day needs and

services are necessary for Williams Village to become a true Village. A desire to live, play and learn at Williams

Village will be accomplished with the variety of services described as follows:

Functional Needs

1. Residence Life – Offi ce and support functions for the entire Williams Village Campus.

2. Multi-Use/Conference center

i. Large, multi-purpose space that can be subdivided into a minimum of three areas

ii. Meeting ‘break-out’ rooms

iii. Seating for 300 - 500 people in a lecture layout; fewer seats with other confi gura-

tions such as banquet or classroom activities.

iv. Consider this as the best audio/video space at Williams Village - Possibly a movie

venue or student performance space.

3. Housing & Dining Services Information Technology Staff – Currently this group of 28 staff and support

functions are located in leased space on east campus. Relocation of this group to the Williams Village

Center brings them into an HDS building, in a location where they can better serve HDS operations.





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4. Retail Facilities – There is a proposed suite of spaces that will provide much-needed support features

for the Williams Village community. They include:

a. A Grab-n-Go food service as well as a convenience store that is open to all residents of Wil-

liams Village on a “Campus cash” basis.

b. A lounge-type food service option in a casual dining restaurant that would be open for most

of the day including late evening. A small entertainment stage and casual customer seating

will allow students to remain on campus and enjoy social engagements with friends. The

Program Plan nicknames this “The Grotto.”

c. A central mail, postal and package center operation for the Williams Village campus. Locat-

ing this daily visited service in a retail suite will give students an opportunity to interact more,

rather than quickly checking a mailbox in their residence hall.

d. A CU Bookstore option could provide a small selection of what is available at the Central

Campus bookstore, but at a convenient location to all of Williams Village.

e. A Wardenburg Health Center annex, coupled with a small Counseling and Psychological

Services (CAPS) offi ce will provide Williams Village residents with a service that, presently,

they can only obtain by going to the Central Campus. The clinic could be run as an extend-

ed hours service of the Wardenburg Center, offering limited student health services during the

evenings and weekends at the Williams Village campus.





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Relationship to the Williams Village Master Plans

The University of Colorado has established the Williams Village Master Site Development Plan (MSDP) and the

Williams Village Micro-Master Plan (M-MP) documents. The Micro Master Plan of 1999, envisioned housing

expansion as apartment style, like Bear Creek. This style of housing did not require additional central dining

facilities. Campus planning initiatives since 1999 have directed new development to be residence hall type

housing (including the construction of the Williams Village North Hall completed a few years ago) and town-

homes east of Bear Creek for faculty and students. This change of 1,000 beds of housing from apartment style

to residence hall style housing was formally adopted with the 2011 Campus Master Plan. The Micro-Master

Plan did foresee a need for a central Community Center and designated Pod E for this use.

The Village Center Program Plan proposes to expand the area for the central Community Center to extend from

Pod E south and west to the nearby city street. The primary reason is to allow enough room for all of the com-

munity activities envisioned. This Program Plan focuses on food services and related student amenities. Other,

yet-to-be detailed activities for the Williams Village campus include expanding the recreation center and adding

academic spaces. The proposed siting of the new Village Center facility leaves Pod-E intact for additional com-

munity uses in the future as additional housing is developed at Williams Village.

Existing Williams Village Micro Master Plan - 1999





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There are several key statements from the Master Plans that are relevant for this new project. They are as fol-

lows;

1. Among the primary messages of the MSDP is this…. “….creating an environment where students and

faculty live, learn and recreate together in a village-like setting….” The University of Virginia, Aca-

demic Village concept was cited as an important precedent. A fully functioning Dining and Community

Commons, as envisioned in this Program Plan, would go a long way to create the environment where

students and faculty come together in a village-like setting.

2. The MSDP promotes the development of affordable housing for undergraduate and graduate students

plus staff and faculty and their families. This new facility will not only serve students, but over time,

staff, faculty, their families and even people from the adjacent neighborhoods.

3. The Master Plans explain the importance of the comprehensive open space system. A key aspect is

to preserve the large “Village Green”. The selected building site preserves all of this space, locating

the building on the periphery. The Master Plans also mention the importance of smaller-scaled, pas-

sive open spaces. The new development will take advantage of the existing ones and contribute new

ones as well.

4. New development should enhance the circulation paths, connecting buildings and open spaces. The

new Village Center will be at the hub of a network of pathways that lead throughout Williams Village

and beyond into the Boulder community

5. In future phases of development a loop road will be completed around Williams Village. The new Vil-

lage Center will take advantage of this route, especially for service access to the building.

6. A section of the MSDP calls for the need to provide academic facilities to serve the large residential

population at Williams Village and the entire University. This Program Plan calls for a series of confer-

encing facilities that would serve the existing RAP, Bear Creek, and Res Life activities.

Pre-planning for this Program Plan began with a goal-setting session with members of the CU project team and

the Design Team. Afterwards, a series of workshops were held with representatives from Housing & Dining

Services, Bear Creek, Residence Life, Facilities Management planners, architects and landscape architects,

Housing Information Technology staff, and students. These diverse user groups came up with the following

goals for success:

1. Have the Village Center serve as a catalyst to unite the Williams Village community.

2. The facility should be trend-setting and an asset for the entire University, not just Williams Village.

3. Preserve and take advantage of views to the Flatirons to the west.

4. Make the dining rooms / serveries different from the C4C, with their own personality.

5. The new Village Center should provide amenities that make it become ‘cool’ to live at Williams Village,

overcoming the feeling of being disconnected from the main campus.

6. Parking – minimize the amount of new parking. Attempt to replace any existing parking that is dis-

placed by the new building. There is existing parking capacity at Williams Village that is under utilized.





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7. Open Space – Minimize the reduction of open space in the center “Village Green”.

8. Topography - Take advantage of the level change in the ground plane from the upper plaza to the

lower ring road.

9. Site utilities – Work with the existing network of utilities and the central plant.

10. Provide ample and easy service access to the new building. Dining centers require frequent deliveries.

11. Bicycles - Provide easy access to bike paths and also several choices for bike parking. Based on

University standards there should be approximately 100 spaces for bicycle parking arrayed in several

locations around the new Village Center.

Planning for the Williams Village campus is an ongoing and iterative process. This Program Plan continues

the development of the potential for this community. The Village Center is envisioned to provide much needed

amenities for this expanding part of the University in Boulder. It will also serve as the catalyst for the continued

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Consistency with Institutional Mission and Strategic Plan

The University of Colorado has committed to several initiatives that guide the mission of the institution. Among

these that are referenced by this Program Plan are the Flagship 2030 Plan, the Residential Campus Vision 2020

Plan and the Housing and Dining Services Mission. These documents informed the approach for planning of

the Village Center facility. Key aspects of these initiatives are as follows:

1. Flagship 2030

a. “The University of Colorado Boulder will become a leading model of the “new fl agship

university” of the 21st century—by redefi ning learning and discovery in a global context and

setting new standards in education, research, scholarship, and creative work that will benefi t

Colorado and the world.”

b. “….the University will be a place that exemplifi es diversity, intercultural understanding, and

community engagement.”

c. “We will develop a new ‘university villages’ concept to guide plans for the build-out of major

university properties. Working in collaboration with community leaders, we propose creating

mixed-use, education-related spaces that meet the needs of the university, the community,

and the State.” “The ‘university villages’ concept will feature a village square surrounded

by spaces integrating student, faculty, and staff housing, along with educational, retail, and

service facilities. In particular, the villages will be designed to embrace and create diverse,

welcoming, and successful communities. All facilities will be constructed with materials and

methods emphasizing sustainability and environmental awareness, consistent with the uni-

versity’s longtime commitment to the environment.”

2. The Residential Campus Vision 2020 Plan

a. The Residential Campus Vision 2020 plan “advocates for a major transformation in the edu-

cational experience for students at the University of Colorado Boulder. The intent is to more

fully engage students as active learners in an environment that supports their intellectual and

personal growth.”

b. The primary motivation for the Vision 2020 Plan “is based on recent and recurring issues sur-

rounding student high risk behaviors related to alcohol, the need to improve the campus cli-

mate particularly related to diversity and most importantly, the opportunity to further engage

students in the academic experience resulting in a change in the campus culture.”





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c. “Residence Life involves connecting students to other students, helping students get in-

volved on campus, and supporting students to help them feel welcomed and part of the CU

community.”

i. “Develop spaces that enhance student learning and academic engagement.“

ii. “Design community, classroom, and social space that is attractive, engaging and

fl exible and also maximizes use for increased opportunities for instruction, intellec-

tual activities and community building.”

iii. “Create amenities which contribute to the development of smaller communities and

enhance the interrelationships of students, staff and faculty.”

3. Housing and Dining Services Mission:

a. “Housing & Dining Services (HDS) is an innovative and transformative organization that cre-

ates dynamic residential living and learning communities using practices that are socially

just and sustainable. We are characterized by our dedicated, knowledgeable, and caring

staff; our attractive facilities; exceptional dining experiences; state-of-the-art technology; and

quality conference services. We promote experiences to support and challenge students to

create the tools to build their lives and achieve academic success.”

All of these statements from these University initiatives should be kept in mind as the design of the new Village

Center is developed. In that way the new building will go well beyond the ‘bricks and mortar’ to create a setting

that can fulfi ll these inspirational goals.

Williams Village North Residence Hall


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III. FACTUAL DATA

Existing ConditionsThe Darley Commons facility was built in 1969 and has received only limited functional and life safety improve-

ments during the past 44 years. Building systems and equipment, including the kitchen, are past their antici-

pated life span. Extensive investment to address deferred maintenance is required to maintain existing opera-

tions. The existing building structure and space confi guration, which have the kitchen facilities two levels below

dining rooms, do not support current practices for effi cient dining operations or social pedagogies related to

student life.

In a marketplace where the physical appearance of campus facilities is tied to the perception of the value of

the institution’s academic credentials, aging, worn or dated building fi nishes and furnishings do not promote a

sense of student well-being or academic worth. The most distinctive feature of the building is also one of it’s

most limiting aspects. There are many ineffi ciencies that stem from the pyramid shape, rendering the second

and third fl oors unsuitable for programming uses. As currently confi gured, the shape does not offer daylight and

views from the upper level. Since the layout doesn’t work well as a dining center, the building was considered

for other uses. However it was determined that it would require signifi cant replacement of the interior construc-

tion in order to be effectively converted to another use. There are many closely spaced columns that severely

limit the adaptive reuse of the interior. The roof structure of the building shows warping and defl ection damage.

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Defective Roof

Water Damage

Column Blocking Views

Undersized Store

This program planning team determined that the building will be too costly to adapt to another use. Demolition

is therefore recommended.

Williams Village is the largest campus residential community, housing nearly a third for the on-campus under-

graduate students. With approximately 1,880 student beds in the fi ve residence halls, and an additional 995

beds in the Bear Creek apartments, the Village Center has a signifi cant role in establishing the character of the

Williams Village community. Planning for the Williams Village community foresees an additional 500 bed resi-

dence hall and potential for up to 200 additional apartment type units. The undersized capacity of the existing

Darley facility limits the ability of future residential development at the Williams Village campus.

Darley Commons provides 16% of the dining capacity for the HDS system while serving 28% of the residence

hall beds. The campus average provides approximately one dining seat for every three residence hall beds.

Current Darley capacity provides one dining seat for every 5.5 residence hall beds in the Williams Village com-

plex. Poor student perception of the Darley dining experience sends Williams Village residents by the bus load

to main campus dining halls, overloading the dining capacity there. Poor conditions of the Darley Commons

facilities are refl ected in student surveys of customer satisfaction which rank them far below those of other

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Undersized Servery

The existing dining center has a very good view of the Flatirons and surrounding landscape. Maintaining and

enhancing this aspect of the dining experience is one reason why the Programming Team selected the present

location of Darley Commons for the new Village Center.

Operational effi ciencies, required to control student expenses, demand that each of the dining centers at CU

provide adequate capacity and amenities to support the surrounding community. There is an effort to balance

demand amongst all of the facilities, while taking advantage of the effi ciencies of the central commissary offered

by the large scale operation at the C4C.

When Williams Village was initially programmed and developed back in the 1960’s, the model was to provide

each dormitory with a dedicated cafeteria. Cafeterias were built for both the Stearns and Darley residence halls.

Food selection and service hours were limited with students assigned to a specifi c dining room. Extending

hours and removing the assigned cafeteria requirements allowed for the closing of the Stearns cafeterias, creat-

ing more effi cient operations, but did not expand on the food choices or change the ambiance of the cafeteria

setting. Today’s students desire longer service hours and demand a broader choice of menu. Expansion of the

housing at Williams Village has maximized the capacity of the sit-down dining environment at Darley Commons.

It has reached a point that the operation is dependent on the community eating at other campus facilities. Out-

door dining is extremely popular in Colorado. The Darley Commons building has no outdoor dining except on

the upper level of dining where wood structure presents head-knocking hazards. Due to other hazards, such as

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The Darley Commons dining hall and kitchen is the last dining center on the list to be upgraded under the

Residential Campus 2020 Plan. The confi guration of the existing building layout has the kitchens below grade,

with dining areas and cafeteria-style serving lines placed two fl oors above. This confi guration prevents effi cient

operations by requiring both food and staff to travel vertically through the main level (Residence Life areas) to

access these two operational components. It requires some redundant equipment for cleaning and food warm-

ing. Serving areas are set in a cafeteria style arrangement, limiting the options for menu diversity.

Darley Commons Outmoded Kitchen

Kitchen equipment and mechanical systems are original to the facility and energy ineffi cient, with some equip-

ment being functionally obsolete due to changes in food preparation methods. Building system design char-

acteristics, including aging building fi nishes and equipment, lack of a grease trap on the building wastewater

discharge, and general building confi guration, create challenges in achieving required health standards. Build-

ing fi nishes and confi guration also present accessibility issues for disabled patrons. They must use a long ramp

which takes them to the main level where they must take a service elevator to the dining level. The roof dining

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The Programming Team interviewed a representative group of students who are the past and present leadership

of Residence Life at Williams Village. Their feedback for improvements that could show up in the new Village

Center included the wish to have more meeting, academic, tutoring and recreation spaces. They reinforced

the idea that the new facility should help to overcome the feeling that they aren’t ‘missing out’ on the University

lifestyle as compared to main campus. It should provide many venues for the ‘mixing’ of all ages of students

and staff. In terms of the interior appearance of the Village Center, they like the idea of natural elements with

good lighting that make the building not appear institutional. If the views to the Flatirons could be played up,

that would be great. The exterior appearance should be distinctive, though related to the Towers and the new

Williams Village North residence. Overall, the student input was closely related to what the program team heard

from other CU stakeholders at the management level. It highlighted the defi ciencies of the existing Darley Com-

mons and reinforced the need for a new facility.

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Summary of Programmatic Needs

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PROGRAMMATIC DESCRIPTION

The Village Center project is programmed to include not only a dining center, but other components which are

essential to the role of the new building as a community hub for Williams Village. The combination of these

programmatic needs will create a building about twice the size of the dining center alone. It is therefore a highly

effi cient building from a functional needs point of view, and also from a construction effi ciency perspective.

The programmatic needs can be seen in detail in the Appendix of this Report. The general requirements of

each component shown on the previous Summary page include the following:

ARRIVAL AND SEATING AREAS

AREA: PRE-ENTRY QUEUING AND ACCESS CONTROL

Intuitively located, there will be a single point of entry to the restaurants, on the second level of the building. The

access to the food service spaces will include the shaping of the spaces required to throttle incoming and exit-

ing traffi c through logical control points. These control points should enhance supervision of those entering and

exiting the spaces. It is also anticipated that these control points will include options for securing access.

Customers will use their meal plan to access the restaurant at point-of-sale terminals located at centralized

cashier stations. The pre-entry lobby areas should be able to handle the peak demand period, when there is

a potential for 150 to 200 diners to be in the queue waiting to enter the dining center. The entrances to the

restaurants should create an attractive ambiance and communicate menu options for the day.

Hydration stations, rest rooms and access to handwashing facilities are important components of the entry

area. The décor of the entry communicates to the customers that this will be a restaurant experience.





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AREA: DINING

A 650-seat dining center, divided into multiple dining areas will take advantage of the vistas to the mountains

and green spaces surrounding the complex and, of course, to natural light resulting from windows. As much as

possible, the dining areas will be developed to improve the connection with the adjacent campus environs, to

other building elements and to offer a view of the preparation of the fresh food.

A 50 - 75-seat private dining room shall be located near the access control stations and have a door accessible

from the queuing area or main corridor. This space should be provided with a/v equipment suitable for lecture

or similar presentation types. Both doors shall be securable, when one is open, the other is locked. The goal

is to provide a private dining area (or overfl ow dining space) for students using the main dining restaurants and

provide an option for those wishing to meet after hours or without a meal.

The dining areas should offer variety in both seating and table styles. This will have great appeal to the student

customer -- whether they are accompanied by friends, dining as individuals or in concert with a larger group.

Seating confi gurations will include intimate spaces, where students can enjoy a quieter moment, and active din-

ing places, where students can “see and be seen.”

Seating and table options should include community tables for up to 16 persons; rectangular tables for 2 and 4

people; bar counter seating at select restaurants; bar height tables; booths; community tables, and banquette

seating. In some areas of the dining spaces, the table arrangement will allow for the grouping of rectangular

tables to accommodate larger groups of students. This will encourage socialization and community building.

Dining: The decor of the seating area may relate to the character of adjacent Micro-Restaurants. In consideration of the menu items consumed in the dining areas, colors and materials should be selected for their resistance to staining and damage. It is preferred that all the chairs and stools have backs.

Variety is sought in material and fi nish selection. Specialty lighting should set the stage for the restaurant dining experience. Castle-scale lighting fi xtures in dining and servery areas should be considered. Carpeting is not desired for major dining areas.





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DISPLAY COOKING STATIONSFinishes for all Micro-Restaurants must be cleanable and durable, yet create restaurant character and appeal.

Each Micro-Restaurant is envisioned to have its own identity, each creating a unique destination within the facil-

ity. LED specialty lighting is a critical component of creating restaurant ambiance. Corner protection should be

used throughout the facility.

Energy Star® rated equipment should be selected for the project. Equipment for all restaurants may include

the following items, as appropriate:

• Production equipment: ranges, steamers, fryers, ovens, specialty equipment

• Assembly equipment: prep tables

• Holding equipment: warmers, speed racks, transport carts, Combi Therm for reheating cook/chill

items and Sous Vide

• Display and service equipment: soup wells, cold wells, hot holding display, breath protection, coun-

ters, plate/bowl dispensers/display

• Ventilation hoods and control systems

• Support equipment: walk-in refrigerator, reach-in and roll-in refrigerator/freezers, handsinks, prepara-

tion sinks, worktables, under counter dishwasher, storage racks, and other miscellaneous equipment

• Menu display (NIFEC)

• Workstation (NIFEC), data (NIFEC) and phone lines (NIFEC)

Supporting the micro-restaurants, the fi nishing kitchen extends the lower level kitchen production functionality

closer to where the foods are served. This consolidated production area will enable fi nal hot food production to

occur throughout meal service, creating high quality products, effi ciently. A range section with kettles, griddles,

fryers, broilers and supporting warming cabinets comprise the major elements of this fi nishing kitchen.

AREA: MEDITERRANEAN

A broad Mediterranean menu will be offered here, from tapas, antipasti, and shawarma, to breads, pizza and

pasta. A Meze bar (a selection of small dishes served in the Middle East) complete with side salads that com-

plement the entrees and hand-shaved meats for shawarma (fresh from the rotisserie), create an authentic cul-

tural experience. Pasta may be freshly made, extruded, cooked and either sautéed for made-to-order entrees

or used in a baked entree recipe. Made-to-order and possibly, make-it-yourself pizza and pasta options will be

available, with the pizza and pasta assembly and baking process occurring in front of the customer. Customers

will also be able to witness dough pressing, saucing, topping and brick oven baking. Hot, appealing pizzas and

baked pastas will emerge from the oven, visible to students.

This may include a long counter area within the restaurant for seating, demonstration, teaching and food dis-

play.

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AREA: SOUTH ASIA

An appealing menu showcasing freshly prepared Indian, Nepalese, and Southern Asia cuisine will be the basis

for this action station oriented menu. An assembled-for-you station featuring noodle and rice bowls will be

featured. Dal, momo, samosas, kebabs, curries, tandoori, stir fries and nan bread are a few of the items to be

featured on this small plates menu. Production of these menu items will occur in front of the customer. This

approach will reinforce the fresh, healthy and quality characteristics of the foods, and facilitate interaction be-

tween the customer and the chef preparing each menu item. A tandoori cook-show may be incorporated along

with the self-serve menu.

South Asia: This restaurant should have a traditional Southern Asian, Indian/Himalayan character with warm colors, texture, and ornate elements, such as arches, beads, and curtains.

AREA: GRILL, BBQ, COMFORT

The attraction of this restaurant will be its broad menu offerings of a traditional American fare: burgers, carved

smoked meats, macaroni and cheese, casseroles, rotisserie chicken, et cetera. Side salads and multiple condi-

ments and sauces will be conveniently located at this restaurant. Display preparation will be the focus, with

most of the range (char grill, griddles) equipment located in front of the customer. Staff will be supported by

equipment designed to store, hold and/or display fi nished and raw products. Customers will be able to place

orders or retrieve items from the cooked products displayed on heated and/or from chilled counters, as ap-

propriate.

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AREA: LATIN

The intent is to have a revolving menu refl ective of the varied cuisines of Mexico, the Caribbean Islands and

South America: Charassco, barbacoa, tamales, quesadillas, tacos, beans and rice, empanadas, may all be

featured in the Latin restaurant.

Latin: Representative of many Latin cultures, the restaurant should have broad cultural appeal with colorful, warm, and natural materials.

AREA: DESSERTS Students will enjoy ice cream, topped off with their favorite toppings, at a sundae bar. Market-style display of

fruits and cheeses, fresh baked desserts, and warm cookies contribute aromas and visual appeal to excite the

senses.

Desserts: A warm, rustic, and comfortable environment that reinforces home-made, locally-pro-duced fresh baked desserts.

SELF-SERVE STATIONS

AREA: DELI, SOUP, SALADS At this self-service area, students can make their own Panini, deli sandwiches, fresh tortilla wrap or assemble

their own salad. Soups, rolls, breads and other accompaniments will be available, as complements to the meal.

The salad making area will utilize lettuce crispers, chilled salad plates and hyper cold salad display. A walk-in

cooler with glass windows will provide visual storage support for this area. A production support area may be

included in view of the service area.

The salad bar may be located in a refrigerated salad “glass box”.

Deli, Soup, Salads: This restaurant should emit a farm-house feel with bowls of salad and fresh breads and platters of meats on display. Live herbs and greens may be incorporated into this area.

AREA: ALLERGEN Located within the Deli, Soup, Salads area, this restaurant niche provides support for those students who are

seeking options for select allergy contaminants. Dedicated equipment and a local under-counter dishwasher

will eliminate opportunity for cross-contamination with other products to occur in production and service.

AREA: CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Twenty-fi ve to thirty cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, and make-your-own waffl es and toast stations, complete with

toppings and spreads, create an all-day go-to station for students seeking a meal, or a snack. This area

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AREA: BEVERAGES (3 LOCATIONS)Today’s students expect a wide variety of beverage offerings. Self-serve beverage stations, located near the

dining areas, will offer soft drinks, juice, milk (cow’s, soy, and almond), brewed tea, non-carbonated specialty

beverages, coffee and condiments.

SUPPORT SPACES

AREA: PRODUCTION KITCHEN AREA

The kitchen will be primarily used for pre-preparation of foods, with most of the fi nal preparation occurring in

front of the customers in each micro-restaurant.

The kitchen will be developed with separate, designated work spaces, for hot and cold food production. The

kitchen will include larger walk-in cooler and freezer storage; dry storage; and cart storage. Wherever possible,

range cooking equipment will be located against the perimeter walls. This will improve sight lines and supervi-

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The kitchen is located adjacent to the servery/dining area of the building. Some storage will be located on a

different fl oor than production. An elevator will be utilized to transport products between the fl oors.

Production Kitchen: The interior fi nishes of the back of house spaces, including kitchen, ware wash-ing, and dock will be selected for ease of maintenance. The production kitchen and warewashing could have some fi nishes in colors, creating a more appealing work environment. Lighting levels throughout the back of house spaces will be bright and designed to reduce eye fatigue.

AREA: DISH ROOM / WASH AREA

The ware washing drop-off point will be conveniently located for ease of customer access. Students may be

asked to scrape their own plates and place their silverware directly into chutes that drop into silver soak tanks.

An accumulator will be used to transport the dishes from the drop-off point to the dish room. Wherever pos-

sible, sight lines to ware washing will be screened and acoustic challenges will be minimized. The dish washing

functions will be supported by equipment designed to facilitate the effi cient cleaning of dishes and pans and

include dishwasher, pot washer, and tray-washer. A pulping system with remote extractor will be utilized to

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Proper drainage, including fl oors that slope to the drains and away from walls, water resistant wall surfaces and

hose reels will enable staff to clean the equipment and room effi ciently and thoroughly.

AREA: DISHWARE STORAGE

Located between the clean end of the dishroom and the micro-restaurants, this area provides staging for clean

dishes which can then be distributed to the restaurant prior to meal service. Finishes and lighting for this area

should match the dishroom.

AREA: REFRIGERATION

Refrigeration walk-ins (both cooler and freezer) will be strategically distributed near production areas in the

micro-restaurants and kitchen. Reach-in and roll-in refrigerators will also be used to supplement the micro-

restaurant and kitchen storage needs.

Refrigeration systems will be on the building’s chilled water loop, meet current energy standards and utilize LED

lighting. It is desired to have each walk-in installed in a fl oor recess, so that ramps are not required.

LOWER LEVEL AREAS

AREA: OFFICES, STORAGE AND BUILDING SUPPORT

Offi ces to support the dining management team will be located on the lower level near the loading dock. Em-

ployee support spaces include locations for clocking in and out, accessing communication, water fountains,

changing rooms and lockers. Employee rest rooms will also be available. Additional support needs include a

small laundry for washing kitchen soft goods, and storage for uniforms and special event supplies.





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AREA: DOCK AND RECEIVING A centralized loading dock will be included as a part of the general support spaces for the building complex. It

will be designed to handle receiving and trash disposal functions for the food service and the balance of the

building occupants. This area will share some spaces with general building dock and receiving, but does need

separation for food safety. The dining dock should be physically separated, and securable from the general

building dock.

Pathways to the storage areas shall be oversized to accommodate cart storage along the pathway and storage

areas for fl oor cleaning machines and battery charging stations shall be included. Centralized water fi ltration,

walk-in staging and emergency coolers/freezers, CO2 and bag-in-box storage, an extractor room (for the pulp-

ing system), a power wash room and centralized oil systems may be located within this area. A workstation

with handsink located on the dock will facilitate the receiving and communication processes.

An oversized door ,located off of an ADA-compliant, sloped ramp, will accommodate deliveries made with

two wheeled dollies. Air curtains will assist in keeping pests from entering the building. Outdoor dock storage

needs include space for parking spots for service vehicles, trash, grease bins, compost bins, recycling bins,

cardboard collection and drainage.

See Housing ID description on page 39 and Building Support Functions on page 41, both of which will share

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AREA: CATERING KITCHEN This support space is adjacent to the multi-purpose room in order to facilitate the service of hot and cold foods

at the appropriate temperatures. There are ambient and cold storage needs as well as equipment storage.

Under counter ware washing capabilities are required along with warming equipment, water line and electricity

for coffee making. Most of the pre-production for catering will occur in the main production kitchen with fi nal

production, assembly, garnishing and perhaps, plating, occurring in the catering kitchen. Ice maker and a

beverage dispensing system (Pepsi) needs to be included in this space. The catering kitchen will be designed to

minimize acoustic challenges between the catering kitchen and the event spaces.

Catering Kitchen and Storage: The interior fi nishes of this space should match the back of house spaces. These fi nishes will be selected for ease of maintenance. The catering kitchen could have some fi nishes in colors, creating a more appealing work environment. Lighting levels throughout the back of house spaces will be bright, to reduce eye fatigue. However, lighting levels adjacent to the Multi-purpose room door openings should be dimmable.

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RETAIL FACILITIES

The use of the term ‘Retail Facilities’ is intended to imply a group of spaces where a Williams Village resident

can come to visit shops. Some of the options may require a cash payment. The Mail Services center for

Williams Village will be located here. It is programmed to have 3600 beds with one mail box per bed plus a

package shipping and receiving store. Two venues for small, entrepreneurial retail spaces are programmed but

are unassigned. One should be planned for the potential of food service including ventilation and waste water.

The Entrepreneurial Business program provides students a place to operate a retail venue as part of an ‘incuba-

tor’ class. An option for a branch of the central campus Book Store could provide students with basic needs

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AREA: CONVENIENCE STORE

Located on the ground level of the building, the concept for this destination is cash-based convenience store.

The C-store will have dry goods supplemented with groceries and snacks. Specialty coffees and teas might be

sold. A walk-in refrigerator and freezer with convenience doors provides display and storage support. A cash

counting room and safe provide safety and security for money handling. The C-Store would ideally be paired

with the Grab-n-Go. An additional character element is the requirement for visibility from Village walkways, par-

ticularly in the evening hours. Lighting needs will vary throughout the day, and include natural lighting, task light-

ing, and food and retail display lighting needs. The cashiering station will be optimally positioned to provide

sight lines throughout the store and a view of the entrance/exit.

C-Store: Character should emphasize fresh market, with food displays utilizing greenery, butcher block, wood tables, and perhaps, an overhead awning.





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AREA: GRAB AND GO

Modeled loosely after the Darley 2.1.3 operation and incorporating some elements of the C4C “CU on the Run”

concept, this quick-serve carry out operation will offer the ever-popular made-for-you burritos, custom-made

sandwiches, a salad bar, side dishes, condiments and beverages. This operation could be paired with the C-

Store and it would be desirable to have some seating adjacent to it.

Grab and Go: Assuming that Grab and Go is adjacent to the convenience store, the character for this area should be an extension of the convenience store.

AREA: GROTTO

An active, dynamic and yet, intimate space draws students in to socialize, study or just hang out. The Grotto is

a food service venue operated by HDS that will generally be open later at night than the meal-plan dining center.

The design may be similar to the WeatherTech Cafe in the C4C dining center. A ‘clubby’ lounge atmosphere is

desired with a small entertainment stage. A section of the 60-seat dining area can be converted into a stage for

karaoke, music or comedy performances. The menu includes specialty salads and sandwiches, pizza, grind-

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Two possible locations make sense for the Grotto. Students should see activity at the Grotto and be drawn to

the space. A location on the ground fl oor near the retail facilities would be highly visible, but a location on the

third level with open roof-top seating and views would also attract patrons.

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AREA: HEALTH CLINIC A small branch of the campus Health Clinic is programmed for this area. This area will have space to support

the CAPS/PHP programs. It will operate during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.





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Residence Life• Various offi ces and tutoring spaces are needed to support the work of Residence Life in a large hous-

ing complex such as Williams Village.

• A community safety operation is needed for Williams Village and will be located in the Residence Life

suite of spaces.

• An additional offi ce or two would be desired in the area coordinator suite for use as ‘hotelling’ space

for Res Life staff visiting from main campus and for future growth of programs with additional housing

development.

• It is ideal to have the Residence Life functions adjacent to other offi ce-based functions such as the

Housing IT offi ces. This allows for future fl exibility in assignment of offi ces spaces.





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Housing IT Office Suite• The suite of offi ces should be within a secure location due to the amount of computer hardware and

testing equipment used by the staff.

• Most of the offi ces have unique functional requirements for testing electronic equipment and spare

parts.

• The suite of spaces receives and stores a large number of computer boxes and other equipment. A

desired location is near the loading dock or adjacent to a freight elevator.

• The general requirements shown below require adjacency to the building loading dock and non-public

elevator. Frequent delivery of computers and other technical equipment require a place to store

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Meeting & Conference Facilities• This group of spaces is intended to serve summer conferencing programs but the spaces are of high

interest by HDS and Residence Life.

• A large multi-purpose room can serve anywhere from 300 – 500 people, depending on how it is

divided and confi gured. Residence Life is eager to have a space where an entire residence hall can be

assembled for activities. The space can be used for movies, lectures, or entertainment as well.

• A catering kitchen will be adjacent to the multi-purpose space.

• Break-out rooms are needed for both summer conferences as well as Residence Life programs.





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• This large room should be proportioned so that it can be subdivided into at least three smaller spaces

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Building Support

This area of the Program Plan provides space for general building functions that support all space users.

• Central building arrival space with a lounge and possible receptionist is included.

• Central Custodial Operations and Offi ce is needed.

• Central Facilities Management storage is required.


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IV. FACILITIES RESPONSE

Project DescriptionThe programming process for the new Village Center included many meetings with the University project man-

agers and the Design Team to determine the components of the new facility. Every room was discussed with

stakeholders to consider optimum sizes, adjacencies, and qualities. In the previous section all of the activi-

ties that will be housed in the building were graphically represented. These diagrams accurately describe the

components of the new Village Center. They will serve as the road map for decisions related to funding the

project and for the future architect-led team to carry out the design of the facility. In this section the rooms are

organized into diagrams that propose linkages on each of the fl oor levels.

Partial Use of the Existing Darley Commons Building

The re-use of the entire Darley Commons Building was determined to not be economical. However, this evalu-

ation lead the Programming Team to the conclusion that the lower level of the building is suitable for re-use.

Retaining the lower level saves demolition costs and costs associated with new foundation construction. The

existing lower level (20,070 square feet) has a signifi cant grid of columns but many of the functions proposed

on the following pages to go on the lower level have small square footage requirements. The building would be

demolished down to the cast-in-place concrete main level deck.

Adjacency Diagrams

Within the program for the Village Center there are 7 primary groupings of spaces, as follows:

1) Dining Facilities

2) Residence Life

3) Housing Information Technology Staff

4) Retail Facilities

5) Health Clinic

6) Meeting / Conference

7) Building Support (Miscellaneous spaces)

Each of these groups has specifi c relationships of proximity. What follows are diagrams that have been proposed by the client group that depict the important adjacencies and suggested circulation, both vertical and horizontal.





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1.) Dining Facilities





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Stacking Diagrams

The program of spaces is envisioned to be laid out on 3 fl oor levels. The all-important dining areas and display

cooking venues set the footprint size of the building. The University project leaders and the Design Team

determined that these items (the serveries and food preparation) must be laid out on one level to achieve

optimal functionality. The vertical placement for this level is to be set to provide the most direct access

coming from the quad located east of Darley towers. This placement is about one full fl oor level above the

grade on the south side of the building providing excellent opportunities for secure outside dining decks. The

preparation kitchen functions are acceptable on the lower level below dining, provided a non-public elevator

and a circulating stairway are provided to the main dining level. The level below will also have the loading dock

and spaces that must be located in close proximity to the back-of-house kitchen operations. The lower-level

provides easy fl ow-through access for the retail and Residence Life spaces. The Multi-purpose spaces will

be located on the fl oor level above the dining rooms. This keeps these spaces away from the busy activities

below, providing a quieter setting for the meeting, education and conference activities that will take place here.

The stacking concept attempts to minimize the lower two fl oor plates for economy of construction. This results

in placement of the HIT offi ce spaces on the third level. There is fl exibility to move the Grotto restaurant to the

top level.

The fi rst fl oor will have the shortest fl oor-to-fl oor height of 13 to 15 feet. The second and third fl oors will have

more generous heights (17 to 19 feet fl oor-to-fl oor) in order to be proportionately - scaled to the large open

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Massing Diagrams

The University project leaders and the Design Team discussed how the new Village Center should be com-

posed within the existing Williams Village building blocks and site features. The Center should have a strong

presence to relate to the sculptural towers and the large Bear Creek apartment buildings nearby. Existing court-

yards are to be respected and utilized in the massing of the new building. Though the building will be shorter

than its neighbors, the footprint is signifi cantly large. The Village Center should have it’s own sense of architec-

tural character while relating to the sculptural massing in the neighborhood.

Massing concepts resulted in placing only minimal new square footage to the east of the existing Darley Com-

mons to maximize the Pod-E footprint for future development.

It was determined that the main entrance should access from the quad east of Darley Towers and the plaza

west of the Rec center and from the recreation fi elds at a lower elevation. The building will lay out in an east /

west axis, reaching from the loading dock on the west to the main entrance on the east. This has the advan-

tage of working with the existing change in topography as well as the best orientation for solar considerations.

The 3rd level is smaller in fl oor area than the levels below and can step back from the lower footprint leaving the

possibility for roof decks that orient to the mountain views to the south and west. The Design team prepared

a very basic massing diagram for purposes of seeing how the building might fi t on the site. The intention is to

suggest a possible massing for this building rather than to prescribe a specifi c design solution.





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Temporary FacilitiesDuring the program planning process there was signifi cant discussion about locating the new facility where the

current Darley Commons sits. The old building was determined to be too costly to retrofi t for the intended new

uses envisioned for the new Village Center. Also, the available site is too small to construct the new facility and

demolish the Darley Commons building after the new Village Center opens. Consequently temporary facilities

will need to be in operation during the construction of the new facility. These facilities include the following:

1. Grab-n-Go plus a convenience store

2. Mail Boxes

3. Residential Life offi ces

These facilities may be located in the Stearns Central building taking advantage of the building layout there.

The intention is to make the services suffi cient for all residents by creating an expanded Grab-n-Go operation. Incentive concepts are being considered to offer residents full-meal options at the main campus dining facilities, along with other operational modifi cations which will be utilized to address the temporary dining needs in lieu of providing a full-service, on-site dining facility.





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Site Development

SITE DESIGN GOALS

Developing a new Williams Village Center creates the opportunity for solving functional disadvantages of Darley

Commons while signifi cantly improving the quality of experience for students and enhancing the physical envi-

ronment of that campus During the programming process, fi ve core site goals emerged that were important to

the new facility.

• Service and loading access should be highly functional and minimally obtrusive.

• The new building should be physically central and visually prominent to Williams Village.

• Views to the Flatirons should be preserved and enhanced, as should internal views to open space.

• A variety of outdoor dining and social spaces should be created with multiple orientations and with

access to views.

• Pedestrian connections should be enhanced within the Williams Village community and to the main

campus via bicycle, bus, and walking.

In addition, there are healthy and mature trees within the site and on the perimeter along 30th Street and

Apache that should be preserved. Plant selection for the project should build on the existing urban forest and

enhance the campus arboretum palette. Replacing Darley Commons will impact access to the dumpster serv-

ing Bear Creek apartments, creating the opportunity to relocate to a less visually and functionally prominent site.

SITE SELECTION

Four locations were assessed for the siting of the new Village Center with three given serious consideration.

The 2001 Williams Village Master Plan was the basis for selecting the sites, combined with studies of physical

conditions of each potential site including service access, site visibility and prominence, views to and from the

site, potential phasing, potential reuse of Darley Commons and the impact on the Bear Creek Commons (rec

center) building.

POD E

NORTHWEST SITE

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The main objectives of the site selection process were the following; to increase the urban character and den-

sity of under utilized spaces along the edges of campus; to provide fl exibility for future development; to provide

effi cient and properly sized loading access; allow for views to the Flatirons; provide outdoor dining and social

spaces for all seasons and orientations; provide strong connections to the main campus, Williams Village open

spaces, and the surrounding neighborhood; and design for high building visibility.

The Northwest Site is considered a signifi cant front door to the main campus with its visibility from Baseline

Road and access to transit. Although this site could provide a connection between both residential towers

allowing for one point of entry, it also presents many challenges due to circulation, phasing, impact on the resi-

dential towers during and after construction, effi ciency of space and limited future expansion. Tieing the dining

operation to one Res Hall does not support the goal of a common Village Center.

The Pod E Site is the most central location in Williams Village and has good access from transit and the central

pedestrian spine. However, due to its small size and interior location, it limits future expansion and requires

many entry points, precluding a clear a main entry point. Service dock access creates signifi cant impacts on

pedestrian movement, is highly exposed, and potentially cost prohibitive. Funding is not allocated in the Village

Center program for demolishing or relocating the Bear Creek Commons Recreation Center. It was concluded

that Pod E should be preserved for future recreational or academic needs. This site falls off the table due to

land use ineffi ciency, high cost, impact of loading access, and limitations of future options.

The Southwest Site provides a larger, more fl exible site along the edge of the campus. It was concluded that

this site was the most viable option due to the phasing effi ciency, service / loading access options, cost and

land use effi ciency, visibility and views.

RECOMMENDED SITE

The Southwest site is recommended for the new Village Center. This property effectively satisfi es the site

design goals with minimal impact on the Bear Creek Commons recreation building and preserves Pod E for a

future student centric facility. The site provides simple and direct access from 30th Street for service and deliv-

eries with minimal impact on student pedestrian movement and the primary entrances. Preservation of existing

trees on 30th and Apache will give an immediate sense of maturity to the site and integrate the building with the

campus landscape. The building site comfortably addresses existing open spaces, including the small quad-

rangle defi ned by Darley Towers and the Bear Creek Commons building and the open spaces at the heart of

Williams Village. Existing pedestrian connections will require minimal enhancements to provide a natural fl ow to

the northeast front door adjacent to the large recreation fi eld, to connect existing open spaces and to improve

access to the bicycle trail along Highway 36. The building site also provides exceptional opportunity for upper

level views to the Flatirons and fl exibility for locating a greenhouse with a southern exposure near both indoor

and outdoor dining. Building design considerations should address noise generated from traffi c on Highway 36,

visibility of the loading dock and service area, and ensure that all entries are fully accessible.





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Urban Planning: Locating the new Village Center along the perimeter of the campus preserves the open space

in the middle. It also reinforces the urban massing of the builidngs along the edges.

BUILDING MASS BUILDING MASS (FUTURE)

LARGE OPEN RECREATIONAL FIELD

BEAR CREEK COMMONS

BUILDING MASS

BUILDING MASS

BUILDING MASS

“GAP” IN THE PERIMETER

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Environmental Analysis: Advantages:

• excellent solar access... the land slopes to the south

• great views ot the mountains, to the quad to the north and the rec fi elds to the east

• excellent visibility from Highway 36

• mature trees along the local streets

Constraints:

• noise from Highway 36

CONCEPTUAL BUILDING PROPERTY LINE

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Vehicular Circulation: Advantages:

• easy access from the 30th street / Apache Road frontage

• adjacent to an existing large fi eld of parking

• excellent visibility from Highway 36

• on established emergency vehical routes

• probably can utilize the existing curb cuts

Constraints:

• vehicle access is somewhat limited until Apache Road is extended as a through street

CONCEPTUAL BUILDINGPROPERTY LINE

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Parking: Advantages:

• The designated uses of this building do not require parking.

• The site has the advantage of providing a small number of visitor parking places at the entrance drive

between the new Village Commons building and the Bear Creek Apartments.

• Presently, street parking is available along some portions of 30th Street and Apache Road.

• Large and small delivery and service vehicle parking should be accommodated at or very near the

loading dock.

Constraints:

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Pedestrian Circulation: Advantages:

• building can knit into the existing network of sidewalks

• close to the Williams Village bus stop

• easy tie-ins to existing bike paths and pedestrian walkways to main campus

Constraints:

• entrances are at multiple levels

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Site Design Ideas:

• Develop primary entrance plazas on the north, east and south sides of the property

• Extend the existing Bear Creek courtyard on the east side

• Add to the existing trees to create an outdoor room on the west and buffer the building from the noise

of the Highway

• Provide a drop-off drive at the south side of the building

• Take advantage of the drop in the topography to develop an upper level entrance and a lower level

one.

• Provide bike parking (to accommodate 15% of peak occupancy plus 11% of staff) around the building.





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UTILITIES

Existing Conditions

The existing project site is served by all typical utilities. These utilities include: gas, electricity, telecommunica-

tion, potable water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer. High pressure steam and chilled water service/return lines

also serve the existing project site and are located within the existing tunnel system as well as directly buried

within the William’s Village campus. High pressure steam and chilled water lines serve the Darley Commons

building via the existing tunnel under the Darley Plaza, entering Darley Commons from the north. The alignments

of the direct bury steam and chilled water lines lie east and north of the Darley Commons Building and serve the

Bear Creek Apartments.

Wet Utilities:

Potable Water: There is an existing 6” water line located on the west side of the Darley Commons building. The

building is currently served by a 2” water line. The potable water for the William’s Village campus is looped with

a series of “master meter” connections to the adjacent City water supply.

Fire Protection: There are 2 existing fi re hydrants located within 100’ of the Darley Commons building and there

are 5 existing fi re hydrants within 300’ of the Darley Commons building.

Sanitary Sewer: There is an existing 6” sewer line directly east of the Darley Commons building. There are

multiple 4” sanitary services extending from the 6” main line to the Darley Commons building on the east and

north sides. The 6” sewer line runs north and east, serving the other buildings in the Williams Village area before

it ultimately leaves the site under Baseline Road towards the east and then connects into the trunk line located

in 38th Street.

Storm Sewer: There is an existing 8” line located directly east of the Darley Commons building. There are sev-

eral 4” storm lines serving the east side of the building that connect into the 8” storm line. We would anticipate

these to be roof drain connections. The 8” storm line continues to the north, increasing in size up to a 12” line

before connecting into the City’s 15” storm line located in Baseline Road. The City’s storm line in Baseline Road

continues east where it appears to discharge to Bear Creek just south of the intersection of 38th Street and

Baseline Road.

Project Requirements

As noted previously in the Existing Conditions section, all typical utilities currently serve the project site.

High Pressure Steam/Chilled Water: The proposed dining facility should connect to the aforementioned existing

tunnel that resides in the Darley Plaza. High pressure steam and chilled water lines within the existing tunnel

should be connected to the proposed dining facility, as well as other existing service lines where possible.

Potable Water/Fire Protection: The proposed dining center location will lie directly over the existing 6” water line

network and several fi re hydrant locations. The existing water line and impacted fi re hydrants will be demolished





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and new water infrastructure will need to be installed around the outside of the proposed building footprint. We

would anticipate the installation of an 8” water loop between the existing 6” water lines that are currently north

and south of the Darley Commons building to better serve the demands of the larger proposed dining center.

The new connections will be made within the existing campus loop and will not be connected to the adjacent

City water lines that lie in the 30th Street/Apache Drive ROW. Please refer to the Williams Village Utility Plan

located in the Appendix for a graphical representation of the proposed water line location.

The same number of fi re hydrants must be provided for the proposed building as what currently exists for the

Darley Commons building. The location of the relocated fi re hydrants in proximity to the proposed building will

need to comply with current fi re code requirements.

Sanitary Sewer: The proposed dining center location will cover a portion of the existing 6” sanitary main and

several manholes. It appears the proposed facility will impact 2 existing manholes and 2 lengths of 6” sewer

main, as well as the existing 4” services that connect to the 6” main. There is an existing sewer manhole located

directly north of the northeast corner of the Darley Commons building which does not appear to be impacted

by the proposed dining center footprint.

We understand the existing sewer mains serving the Williams Village campus are near capacity. It is recom-

mended to implement low fl ow plumbing fi xtures with the intent to keep the effl uent discharged from the pro-

posed building at or below the rate of the existing building. If the proposed facility exceeds existing rates, then

discussions with the Cist regarding upgrading the downstream sewer system may be required.

New sewer infrastructure should be provided, extending from the existing northern sewer manhole that will

remain to serve the proposed building.

Storm Sewer: Although there is an existing storm sewer line located in the immediate vicinity of the proposed

dining center location, UCB standards must follow LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) pro-

gram stormwater requirements for all new site improvements. The LEED credits that need to be adhered to for

new construction are Credit 6.1 – Stormwater Quantity Control and Credit 6.2 – Stormwater Quality Control.

The existing site area appears to be more than 50% impervious surfaces, substantially comprised of asphalt,

concrete, building roof tops, etc…As a result, LEED Credit 6.1, Stormwater Quantity Control, requires a 25%

reduction of the existing stormwater runoff from the 2-year 24-hour design storm, therefore, only 75% of the

2-year 24-hour design storm (existing development condition) can be released from the proposed development.

This is usually accomplished by reducing the overall imperviousness of the site. If the overall imperviousness

of the site cannot be reduced by 25%, then the design team must reduce the volume of runoff leaving the site

by 25%. Alternatives for reducing the volume of runoff by 25% include capturing stormwater and infi ltrating it

into the ground via porous pavers or infi ltration chambers. Another alternative includes engineering proof that

demonstrates the downstream conveyances will not be adversely impacted by the sites runoff.

LEED Credit 6.2, Stormwater Quality Control, requires 90% of the stormwater runoff to be treated before it is

released offsite. This can be accomplished via a water quality detention pond, which is a typical and naturally

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The existing Williams Village Campus has two water quality and detention ponds. The designer should review

the drainage analysis accompanying these ponds to see if redevelopment of the Dining Hall was included. If

not, the designer should investigate the viability of enhancing these ponds to accept fl ows from the Dining Hall.

A conceptual storm line and pond improvement area can be seen on the Williams Village Utilities Plan located in

the Appendix.





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Structural Engineering Narrative:

The anticipated structural systems for the new building are as follows:

• Foundations: We believe the geotechnical report will recommend straight shaft concrete drilled piers,

ranging in diameter between 18” and 36” and an estimated average length of approximately 25’-35’,

depending on location and loading. Assuming the University is amenable to some ground slab movement

similar to other building on the Williams Village site, we recommend a 4” thick reinforced concrete slab-on-

grade for the lowest level fl oor slab. We anticipate the Geotechnical Report will recommend some over

excavation of about 3’ below the ground slab to condition the sub-grade. A 12” wide x 36” deep grade

beam on a 4” deep void will be placed around the building perimeter.

• Core & Shell Structure: We recommend a steel beam and column core & shell supporting a concrete slab

on metal decking spanning between the beams. We anticipate the typical spans to be about 30’-40’ for

typical beam framing and about 30’ for the perimeter column spacing. Lateral wind and seismic loading

could be resisted using concrete core walls around stair and elevator shafts and augmented with steel

braced frames in other locations that coordinate with the interior space layout.

• Floor-to-fl oor height for the lower level will likely be the same as the existing Darley Commons lower level,

proposed to remain. The new lower level could be 1 - 2 feet lower than the existing Darley Commons

elevation. The new main and upper levels should have fl oor-to-fl oor heights of 17 - 19 feet to provide for

proper acoustical volumes and installation of infrastructure.

• Exterior Walls: Light gage metal stud framing (non-load bearing) supporting stone or brick veneer.

Mechanical/Electrical

Mechanical:

General:

The new dining building is anticipated to total approximately 100,000 square feet. Interior spaces will include

dining, kitchen, food preparation, food displays, servery, shipping/receiving areas, offi ces, conference rooms,

retail sales, health clinic, and mechanical/electrical system spaces. The proposed Energy Use Intensity for this

building is 50,000 Btu/sf/yr.

HVAC:

The following is a conceptual description of HVAC systems that are proposed for the dining facility.

See Sustainable Mechanical Design Section for the variable air volume (VAV) exhaust system. The HVAC

system that works in conjunction with the exhaust system will need to be VAV. This VAV HVAC system will have

reheat coils for on-peak make-up air/exhaust conditions.

There will be three AHU’s, one serving the offi ces, one serving the kitchen and one serving the remainder of the

building. Note: Final AHU fi t to the building will be layout dependent.





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Outside air intake and exhaust locations will need to be coordinated to avoid entrainment issues as well as

avoid nuisance air intake concerns.

Perimeter spaces with substantial glass will have a perimeter heating system.

Provide a make-up air system implementing evaporative cooling with supplemental chilled water cooling (see

Sustainable Mechanical Design Section). Heating at the air handling unit serving the dining/kitchen will be ac-

complished via a tube-in-tube steam (centrifeed) coil. The heating and cooling water systems will have redun-

dant pumps.

The air handling systems that serve traditional supply/return air spaces (offi ces etc) will have shut-off VAV with a

perimeter heating system. See the Sustainable Mechanical Design Features section for air handling systems.

The design must meet the University of Colorado noise and vibration standards.

HVAC controls will be a full Building Automation System (BAS) which will need to be networked to the University

of Colorado system. The BAS must comply with the University of Colorado Standards. The BAS sequences

must include static pressure reset and discharge air reset, and time of day programming of HVAC equipment

and lighting to maximize system performance.

Central Plant:

It is anticipated that the chilled water and steam campus loops will be extended to this building. The chilled

water system will serve the AHU’s to satisfy cooling on high humidity days and provide process cooling. The

steam system will have a pressure reducing station to convert the pressure to a useable building steam pres-

sure.

The budgeted heating and cooling loads for the building are 5,200 MBH heating and 300 tons cooling

Plumbing:

The plumbing system will include the following: a grease interceptor located outside (gravity fed if physically

possible) and a combined water/fi re protection entry room. The water entry room will include proper backfl ow

prevention devices. The water heater (steam instantaneous) will be located in the water entry room. See Sus-

tainable Mechanical Design Section for additional plumbing criteria.

Fire Protection:

The fi re protection system will consist primarily of a wet sprinkler system, fi re suppression system for the cook-

ing hoods and an appropriate system for the loading docks either dry or freeze proof sidewall sprinklers. It is

anticipated that a fi re pump will not be required.

Codes and Standards:

The University of Colorado standards for HVAC, plumbing and fi re protection design and construction will be the

basis of design for this project. In addition the following standards will be used for this project: NFPA 13, 14

and 96, ASHRAE 90.1, SMACNA, UL and ASPE. Current building codes will be used for this project.





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Sustainable Mechanical Design Features:

Provide a variable air volume (VAV) exhaust system for the kitchen hoods to allow for reduced airfl ow (energy

use) during unoccupied hours. The associated make-up air system will be variable air volume. A heat recovery

system on the kitchen hoods have proven unreliable on campus. If this type of heat recovery is to be consid-

ered the approach needs to be approved by the University of Colorado. Ultra violet hoods have proven to have

extremly high maintenance costs.

Provide a direct/indirect evaporative (supplemented with chilled water) cooling system for all air handling sys-

tems and direct evaporative (supplemented with chilled water) cooling system for the make-up air system.

Provide a pre-heat loop coupled with the water cooled refrigeration equipment (walk-in refrigerators etc.). The

“pre-heat” loop will allow for energy recovery from a substantial heat dissipater (walk-in refrigerators).

Provide ultra low water use plumbing fi xtures.

The HVAC and plumbing design must meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1 2012.

Electrical:

General:

The new dining building is anticipated to total approximately 100,000 square feet. Interior spaces will include

dining, kitchen, food preparation, food displays, servery, shipping/receiving areas, offi ces, conference rooms,

retail sales, health clinic, and mechanical/electrical system spaces. The proposed Energy Use Intensity for this

building is 50,000 Btu/sf/yr.

Electrical Distribution:

A new electrical service is anticipated to be provided from the existing 13.2kV, medium voltage underground

primary distribution system with a new 13.2kV-480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire, liquid fi lled utility transformer for the

new building. The utility transformer primary feeders are anticipated to be routed within the existing utility tun-

nel, with the transformer located above or in close proximity to the existing utility tunnel. The utility transformer

will serve an approximate 2000- 2500-amp, 480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire main distribution center (MDC). The

MDC will be equipped with a 2000-2500-amp adjustable trip main GFI circuit breaker and surge protective

device (SPD). The MDC will be fed underground from the utility transformer with seven (7) sets of 4#500 kcmil

copper conductors in 4” conduit.

It is anticipated that 480-120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire transformers will be supplied from the MDC and feed

120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire branch circuit panelboards located throughout the facility as required for the loads

being served. A 225kVA, 120/280V, 3-phase 4-wire transformer is anticipated to be fed from the MDC and will

serve an 800-amp, 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire kitchen equipment distribution panelboard (KDP). The KDP will

serve approximately (6) 225-amp, 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 84-circuit individual kitchen equipment branch

circuit panelboards. It is anticipated that the kitchen equipment branch circuit panelboards will be contained

within a branch electrical closet located near the kitchen area. Several 480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire lighting and

mechanical equipment distribution boards and branch circuit panelboards will be fed from the MDC and located

throughout the facility in electrical closets. The quantity and locations of lighting, mechanical, and general

power panelboards will depend on the lighting and equipment density requirements. A dedicated 480-volt,

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A diesel driven,480V, 3-phase emergency stand-by generator is anticipated to provide emergency power for

building lighting, freezers, fi re alarm equipment, security equipment, and mechanical equipment. The generator

and emergency distribution system will be sized according to the equipment loads. The generator is anticipat-

ed to be in the range of 800-1000kW (rated at the site elevation) and equipped with a skid mounted fuel tank.

The generator fuel tank will be sized to provide approximately 4-hours of continuous operation, under full load

conditions. Separate life-safety and standby, automatic transfer switches (ATS) are anticipated to provide emer-

gency power to these loads upon loss of normal utility power. The life-safety distribution system will consist of

480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire and 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire panelboards and associated transformers located

throughout the facility for connection of emergency lighting and life safety equipment loads. The standby

distribution system will consist of 480/277V, 3-phase, 4-wire and 120/208V, 3-phase, 4-wire panelboards and

associated transformers located throughout the facility for connection of standby equipment loads, such as

freezers, coolers, security equipment, mechanical equipment, and other equipment as required. The elevator

located near the food service area is anticipated to be connected to the generator distribution system through a

dedicated ATS. The generator is anticipated to be located outside the building, requiring a skin-tight, weather-

proof, sound attenuated enclosure and critical exhaust silencer(s).

The design of the normal and emergency electrical distribution systems will be coordinated and confi rmed with

the University of Colorado during the design.

Interior Lighting:

Various lighting solutions are anticipated throughout the building. Light emitting diode (LED) sources are antici-

pated to be utilized as much as possible for dining, food preparation, back-of-house servery, offi ces, shipping/

receiving, circulation, support, mechanical/electrical spaces and the like. Light levels in all food preparation and

servery areas will be a minimum of 50-footcandles as set forth by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and

State Health Department. Luminaires located in the food preparation and servery areas will be equipped with

lenses per the State Health Department and prevailing codes. The servery spaces are anticipated to utilize LED

sources to highlight the various food service stations.

Designated emergency egress luminaires will be connected to the emergency life safety distribution system to

provide Code required illumination over the paths of egress.

Refer to the Sustainable Design section for interior lighting requirements and controls.

Exterior Lighting:

It is anticipated that the exterior lighting system will primarily consist of pedestrian and building accent light-

ing. LED luminaires will be specifi ed to meet the current University of Colorado Standards. Additionally, access

areas and shipping/receiving areas will be adequately illuminated for the required functions. Luminaires will

be mounted on the building to provide Code minimum light levels for general security and emergency egress

illumination.

Refer to the Sustainable Design section for exterior lighting controls information.

Lighting Controls:

The overall interior lighting system will comply with the requirements of the 2012 International Energy Conserva-

tion Code (IECC) in order to apply for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifi cation. In





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order to meet these requirements, a distributed technology lighting control system will be provided to control

lighting throughout the facility. The following system features and components will be utilized for lighting control:

• Time clock control

• Occupancy sensing

• Daylight harvesting - Dimming (Interior)

• Photocell (exterior)

• Manual override switches

• Dual-level/Zone control

• Audio/visual system interface

The exterior lighting system will comply with the “dark sky” requirements as set forth by LEED, the City of Boul-

der and the University of Colorado.

The following lighting control matrix defi nes the anticipated control intent, in general terms. This matrix does not

include all building area types.

Control Method

Building Area Type

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Corridors X X X X

Common Areas X X X X

Lobbies X X X X

Dining (Interior zones) X X X

Dining (Exterior zones) X X X X X

Food Service X X X

Kitchens X X X

Offi ces (Interior zones) X X X

Offi ces (Exterior zones) X X X X X

Utility rooms

Mech/Elec/IT/Shipping/ReceivingX

Storage X X

Conference Rooms X X X X X

Study Rooms X X

Retail Sales X X X

Health Clinic X X X

Exterior Lighting X X





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General Power:

General power will be provided as required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) and equipment requirements,

including mechanical equipment, kitchen equipment, other equipment, security equipment, etc.

Fire Alarm System:

The facility will be equipped with a Simplex-Grinnell or Notifi er combination Fire Alarm/Mass Notifi cation system

to meet the current University of Colorado Construction Standards and the requirements of the National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA). The fully addressable, mass notifi cation fi re alarm system will be capable of

providing local fi re alarm notifi cation and emergency announcements. The fi re alarm system will be networked

and connected to the central campus system.

The system will consist of initiating appliances, notifi cation appliances, kitchen hood fi re suppression systems,

etc. Duct smoke detectors are anticipated for building air handling equipment and will shut down all air han-

dling equipment in accordance with the NFPA. Upon a fi re alarm condition, door hold open devices will release

to allow fi re/smoke doors to close. Initiating appliances will be located in elevator hoistways, elevator lobbies,

and elevator machine rooms as required by the NFPA. The building fi re alarm control panel (FACP) will be ca-

pable of transmitting a system alarm signal to the campus monitoring facility.

Lightning Protection System:

A lightning protection system is not anticipated for this project at this time.

Sustainability Measures:

LED light sources will be utilized to reduce the overall lighting power density (LPD) and to reduce the mainte-

nance impacts of the lighting system.

A photovoltaic (PV) system, consisting of solar panels and inverters, is anticipated to be located on the roof and

connected to the electrical distribution system. The size and capacity of the system will be dependent upon the

available roof space. As a minimum provide pathways and space for invertors for future PV.

Overall Electrical System:

The electrical design for this project will conform to the most current University of Colorado Design and Con-

struction Standards.

Codes and Standards:

The University of Colorado Design and Construction Standards for electrical and fi re alarm systems will be the

basis of design for this project. In addition the following standards will be used for this project:

• 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)

• 2012 International Building Code (IBC)

• 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

• Current version of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72, 101, and 110.





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Sustainability Narrative:

1. During the project design phases, sustainability advising will be provided by the University’s consultant.

The design architect may need to engage their own sustainable design consultant to study alternative

design options.

2. This narrative addresses the methods for meeting the sustainability guidelines from the 2011 Campus Mas-

ter Plan, which states that the project should if possible:

a. Be built to a minimum of LEED for New Construction Gold “Plus” rating with a focus on en-

ergy and water performance and achieve a minimum of 45 percent better than the ASHRAE

standard in place at the time of construction.

b. Consider installing visible energy monitoring devices in the building to and make information

available to inform and help occupants track conservation behaviors.

c. Plan and construct facilities that intertwine indoor space with outdoor space to capitalize on

the benefi ts of biophilic design to promote well-being.

d. Incorporate designs for outdoor active and passive spaces and structures that allow com-

munity members time with nature.

3. This project should be aligned with the sustainability objectives outlined in the Campus Masterplan, Flag-

ship 2030 and the Conceptual Plan for Carbon Neutrality. The project might also consider the goals of the

American Institute of Architects 2030 Challenge. The goal from the Campus Masterplan for net zero energy

facilities is outside of the project scope and is addressed via campus infrastructure. However, the project

design should consider future adaptability of building systems to help toward the eventual goal of a net

zero facility.

a. The Energy Use Intensity (EUI) goal for this project is 50,000 btu/sf/year. This EUI was es-

tablished as a challenge, but energy usage in the Center for Community (C4C) has given the

campus confi dence that this goal is possible.

b. This goal is a building-wide average between the higher EUI of the dining center and the

lower EUI of the other building spaces.

4. By providing a Village Center along with the space for student life and amenities, Williams Village will help to

achieve the master plan goals for campus density and help to achieve the campus plan for carbon neutral-

ity. Additionally, the objectives of sustainability are complementary to the display cooking and greenhouse

alternate planned for the Village Center with the building and site as a backdrop for experiencing the water

and ecological systems on campus.

5. The University has demonstrated the ability to achieve the Gold-Plus rating on campus buildings using the

LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC) version 3 which is the basis of this design. However, the project will

likely be registered under the LEED-NC version 4 which becomes active in the fourth quarter of 2013 .

6. The potential updates to the LEED –NC version 4 rating system are aligned with the University’s sustainabil-

ity goals. As of the current draft, the rating system will be updated to include the following categories:

a. Integrative Process (new category) – energy load, water, site assessment

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c. Water Effi ciency including (new credit) appliance and process water effi ciency

d. Energy and Atmosphere including optimizing energy effi ciency using a combined energy use

index (EUI) based on source energy and energy cost and (new credit) demand response

e. Materials and Resources including (new credits) life cycle assessment and avoidance of

chemical of concern in building materials

f. Indoor Environmental Quality including (new credit) acoustic performance

g. Performance including metering, monitoring, commissioning, and reconciling projected and

actual energy use (new category)

h. Innovation points for a dining center may be possible.

i. The large dining footprint may create diffi culty in meeting the daylighting points on the lower

level.

7. The most signifi cant change anticipated in the fourth version of LEED-NC is the Performance category

which aligns with the University’s goal to provide visible energy monitoring devices on buildings and make

information available to inform and help occupants track conservation behaviors. Water and energy

submeters tied to the building automation system, described in the MEP narrative, support this goal. At

a minimum, metering should include all incoming utilities (electric, chilled water, steam, renewable energy,

and water). Submeters for major energy load groups are recommended. These submeters can also

supplement Measurement and Verifi cation activities. The LEED-NC version 4 includes installing advanced

energy metering which is defi ned as:

a. Meters that are permanently installed, record at intervals of 1 hour or less, and transmit data

to a remote location. Electrical meters shall record both consumption and demand. Whole-

building electrical meters should record power factor if appropriate.

b. Data collection system that uses a LAN, Building Automation System, wireless network, or

some other similar communication infrastructure.

c. Data storage with the capability of storing all meter data for at least 36 months.

d. Remotely-accessible data retrieval that provides energy use management features that

include, as a minimum, reporting of hourly, daily, monthly, and annual energy use data for all

meters in the system.

8. With the operational feedback in place, the water and energy metering infrastructure can also be used to

inform and educate the building users. It is recommended that Residence Life provides input to how this

information might be used and presented to have the greatest impact.

9. The standards referenced by LEED-NC version 4 are ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1-2010, ASHRAE

Standard 62.1-2010 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, and ASHRAE Standard 55-2010 Thermal

Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy. It is recommended that even if the project uses the current

LEED-NC version 2009, the project adopts the ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010 adaptive comfort model for

spaces with operable windows and the treatment of air velocity when determining comfort. This will allow

for potentially wider temperature control operating points and energy savings.

10. The strategies for energy performance will be gauged in both relative performance (comparison to ASHRAE

Standard 90.1 baseline building and LEED points for EAc1 Optimize Energy Effi ciency) and absolute





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performance via projected energy use intensity (kBTU/sf/yr metered at the building). It is recommended

that the energy modeling be performed during design and verifi ed with actual building performance after

occupancy.

11. To achieve the target of 45% energy cost reduction, the project shall identify opportunities for on-site

renewable energy. The renewable energy systems may be located on the Village Center or the site. They

may also be located on another part of the campus and associated with the Village Center. Energy ef-

fi ciency strategies that might be considered:

a. Low energy use lighting. Use LED fi xtures as much as possible.

b. Plug load management to turn off non-continuous use equipment after hours

c. Lighting controls to turn off non-essential lighting after hours

d. Use demand control ventilation for kitchen exhaust hoods and makeup air units.

e. Use variable speed drives (VFDs) to control fan speed for ventilation hoods and kitchen

makeup air units, instead of two speed on-off fan control.

f. When installing kitchen exhaust hoods, select a custom-designed hood that meets the spe-

cifi c exhaust airfl ow requirements needed by the facility. Selecting a properly sized hood will

reduce the fan speed, reducing both energy use and cost (ASHRAE 2003).

g. Minimize the use of island hoods by locating exhaust hoods near walls for more effi cient

capture of exhaust.

h. Schedule the ice maker to operate during off-peak hours, such as at night. In addition, less

heat is rejected into the kitchen, decreasing the kitchen cooling load (ENERGY STAR 2007).

i. Use digital demand controllers (DDCs) to control the operation of equipment, such as water

heaters, air conditioners, electric space heating units and refrigerating equipment. Using

DDCs to interrupt equipment operation for periods of 10 to 30 minutes can help to level the

energy consumption load of the building, reducing power demand spikes that can result in

large monthly demand charges (ENERGY STAR 2007).

j. Locate reach-in refrigerators and freezers away from walls to prevent heat buildup that will

hamper effi cient operation.

k. Establish a preventative maintenance schedule to maintain maximum effi ciency of all appli-

ances, e.g. regularly clean refrigerator coil fi ns.

l. Set refrigerator defrost cycles to meet the needs of the operation. Four 15-minute defrost

cycles are suffi cient in most cases.

m. Insulation – roof, wall insulation selected by orientation, type of stud

n. Infi ltration reduction, continuous air barrier

o. Windows – dual pane, super-insulating, high performance glazing with solar heat gain coeffi -

cient tuned per orientation, operable with switch to disable HVAC, test confi guration of oper-

able window for best natural ventilation. Text exposure and avoid excessive west solar gain.





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p. Receptacle loads / equipment loads – ENERGY STAR, scheduled circuit

q. Effi cient elevators

r. HVAC system – heat recovery for kitchen exhaust, demand control ventilation

s. Natural ventilation

t. Renewable energy sources... solar thermal can be a good match for high service water loads

at a dining center. Also rooftop or garden level Photovoltaic.

12. In addition to minimizing water use through the use of water effi cient fi xtures in the facility, sustainable strat-

egies for commercial kitchen/culinary arts should be targeted. Reduction of process water use, such as for

food steamers, dishwashers, ice machines and pre-rinse spray valves, will be considered. Alternatives to

food waste disposal will be explored on-site, campus, or city composting.

13. The greenhouse attached to the building could serve as an example of an entire food cycle, from garden to

kitchen to compost.

14. The site design incorporates outdoor spaces and structures to allow diners time with nature and a place

for community. The courtyards could be confi gured as habitat with landscape design sensitive to orienta-

tion and microclimate and native plant selection with consideration of wildlife food source and shelter. The

landscape immediately surrounding the building can include:

a. open space fi lled with indigenous grasses and fl owers

b. orchard with apple, apricot, cherry and plum trees

c. an outdoor vegetable and herb garden

15. Provide in depth training for maintenance personnel and administrators on building systems as related to

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Acoustical / Audio Visual / IT / Security

Acoustical

This report summarizes Shen Milsom & Wilke’s comments and recommendations pertaining to acoustical

design for the University of Colorado Williams Village Center. Recommendations are based on a review of the

active program sheet and discussions with SLATERPAULL.

Our recommendations include building acoustics and control of noise sources to provide an appropriate

environment for the Williams Village project. The acoustical design information is separated into three disci-

plines; Sound Isolation & Vibration Control, Room Acoustics and HVAC/MEP Noise Control. Each discipline is

explained within each section, followed by any prescribed acoustical design criteria and/or recommended goals

for the pertinent acoustic parameters. Finally, design recommendations or guidelines for achieving the target

acoustical design parameters are introduced, based on the current information and the understood state of

the design. The specifi c acoustical recommendations are included in the appendix section of the Master Plan

report.

Audio Visual

This program report describes operational requirements and overall AV system design issues for the spaces

defi ned for the University of Colorado Williams Village Center in Boulder, Colorado.

In this report we recommend audiovisual systems as part of the integration of the existing AV support spaces

and proposed spaces in an effort to equip the Williams Village Center in a way that will make it a technically

competent, safe, and easy-to-use environment.

The technology components of the project encompass fl exible presentation systems and teaching systems

throughout the facility, building-wide specialized capture systems including automated processing and distribu-

tion workfl ows, digital signal distribution systems for building-wide distribution, audio and video teleconferenc-

ing-enabled spaces, and meeting spaces, and technology-enabled student spaces.

The specifi c audiovisual system recommendations are included in the appendix section of this Master Plan

report.

IT

This section of the Program Plan report provides recommendations for the design and construction of the

IT / Telecommunications Infrastructure required to support Technology systems within the new University of

Colorado Williams Village Center project in Boulder, Colorado. The IT Infrastructure includes the pathways (or

raceways) and the spaces (or rooms) that support these systems.

The recommended spaces to be provided in the building include a Main Equipment Room (MDF) that will

house the headend equipment for the technology systems (also known as the low voltage and communications

systems) and a minimum of one (1) telecommunications room (i.e. IDF room) on each fl oor. Pathways will need





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to be installed from the MDF rooms to each of the IDF room for installation of fi ber, coax, and copper backbone

cables. Singlemode and laser optimized multimode fi ber optic cables, along with Category 3 copper backbone

cables shall be installed from the MDF room to each IDF room to support the technology systems. The path-

ways from the IDF rooms to the telecom outlets and fi eld devices on each fl oor shall include cable tray installed

in the ceiling corridors as the main distribution pathway and conduits routed from the cable trays, down the

walls to backboxes at the outlets. Category 6 UTP cable shall be installed from the telecom outlets and IP fi eld

devices to termination hardware in the IDF rooms using the conduit and cable tray horizontal pathways.

A Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding System shall be designed and installed for the project. This

grounding system shall provide a uniform ground within the telecommunications rooms, to ensure safe and reli-

able operation of the communications and low-voltage equipment and systems.

A wireless communication system will be installed per OIT standards and procedures including a third-party

preparation of necessary forms.

Security

The security systems design guidelines outline the electronic security systems infrastructure required to enhance

security operations and provide a safe and secure environment for persons and assets within the University of

Colorado Boulder (UCB) new Village Center. The security systems should be planned and designed to allow

the Village Center, in concert with UCB facilities and campus security personnel, the operational fl exibility to pro-

vide various levels of security based on the threat level at a given time. For the project, security systems will be

designed such that they may be monitored remotely by UCB campus security personnel and by UCB facilities

staff. University of Colorado Boulder security system construction standards and design guidelines shall apply

to the Village Center project. These standards include but may not be limited to: HFS Facility Project Standards

Rev 6-3-2013, HDS Security Systems Standards & Design Guide RevD June 2013, and Offi ce of Information

Technology (OIT) Standards Rev 2012. Security device applications shall follow UCB design guidelines, and be

reviewed closely with University technical staff. Security contractors or integrators must be pre-qualifi ed for the

project, and will work closely with UCB facilities staff during installation, commissioning and testing phases.

Electronic security system requirements shall include access control, intrusion detection, duress alarm, and digi-

tal video surveillance. Additionally, emergency call stations and/or intercom system may be required. On-line

Access Control System (ACS) will be an expansion of the campus wide Software House (SWH) C-CURE 800

security management system utilizing iSTAR door controllers. Off-line access control system to be consistent

with UCB standards, consisting of Salto standalone battery powered electric locksets. The Video Surveillance

System (VSS) will be comprised of IP digital cameras integrated with UCB’s existing Milestone Network Video

Management System. Generally, head-end security control equipment shall be located in IDF rooms or other

technology rooms, as coordinated with University HDS and OIT departments. Equipment may include ACS

control panels, intrusion panels, power supplies, network video recorders, and UPS units. All critical electronic

security equipment shall be backed-up with emergency power circuits and or dedicated UPS units. Campus

security personnel and facilities staff may monitor access control events, system alarms, and security video

through network connected client workstations, where authorized. Campus wide, the ACS system, off-line

locks, and VSS system are administered and maintained by UCB. Final programming of the systems may be

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Building

Design Guidelines

The University of Colorado has established design guidelines for development within the Williams Village cam-

pus. These can be found in the Williams Village Master Site Development Plan document. They are primarily

directed to residential buildings. The new Williams Village Center building is an entirely different building type so

there should be more leeway in the interpretation of the guidelines. The existing guidelines should be followed

with the addition of the new ones suggested in this Program Plan report. When there is a confl ict among the

two sources, these new guidelines will rule. Working with the CU project leaders, the Design Team compiled

the following list of design guidelines specifi cally directed to this project:

1. Architectural Expression

Context - The architectural expression of the exterior should both fi t into the language of the neighbor-

ing buildings and depart from them in order to establish a distinctive personality for this unique building

type. It’s not a residence. Respect the massing, scale, color, materials and other elements of the existing

buildings at Williams Village, especially the visually-dominating towers. The building should relate to the

character of Williams Village, not the Main Campus. The building should be scaled to fi t the context of the

nearby towers. It should be no shorter than 3 fl oors in height. At Williams Village there is a precedent with

the tower buildings to be sculptural in massing while the newer residences are more planar. As the focal

point for all of Williams Village this new building should have a distinctive, sculptural expression of its own,

though derived from the language of the context.

Visibility - The building will have close proximity to Highway 36. It should present a welcome appearance.

Entrance - The building should have a distinctive main entrance with a welcoming sense of arrival with easy

way-fi nding. It should be accessed from the upper plaza and the south west corner of the large “Village

Green”.

Exterior walls - The building exterior walls should have a high degree of transparency in a few special

places to allow visibility into the main activity spaces. Brick masonry that relates closely to the nearby tow-

ers should be the dominant cladding system.

Roofs – Given that the footprint of the building will be so large (in the range of 50,000 sf) it makes sense to

have some fl at roofs; outdoor dining decks and greenhouse gardens will need fl at roof areas. However, the

building should have distinctive roof elements at the major entrances to create interesting compositions.

2. Building Flexibility

Inevitably University buildings are added onto over time. The building layout should be fl exible to allow for

change of uses over the life of the building. The design should anticipate future expansion. At the same

time the building design should allow for and complement the anticipated growth of the recreation needs in

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3. Connect to the network of site paths and open space

There is a well established network of pedestrian pathways at Williams Village. The Master Plan envisions

that this network will expand to the east towards and beyond Bear Creek. The new Village Center should

connect to the existing and future network of pathways. Bicycle transportation is especially important for

residents of the Williams Village community to connect to the Main Campus a mile away.

The open space jewel of this campus is the “Village Green”. The new Dining Center should orient to that

open space. Yet Williams Village offers many, more intimate, courtyards too. The new design should

take advantage of those in the proximity to the building site as well as create some of its own by shaping

outdoor spaces.

4. Building Orientation

The layout of the building should be oriented to take advantage of terrifi c views to the mountains to the

west and to the Village Green to the east. It’s worth noting that the views from the site to the Flatirons are

screened by the foliage of the stately, mature trees along 30th / Apache streets. These trees are to be pre-

served as a buffer from the visual and audible noise of nearby Highway 36. Solar orientation is very impor-

tant as well. The building should lay out in an east-west manner to take advantage of the great southern

sunshine and the diffuse northern light. Another advantage of this orientation is to maximize the potential

for solar PV and / or hot water systems.

5. Building interiors

The interior should exude a sense of friendly warmth using natural materials. The interior spaces should

have access to an abundant amount of daylight plus good quality artifi cial lighting. To create more fl ex-

ibility, the fl oor plans should group similar room types (offi ces, retail shops, etc.) The main entrance area

should have a grand scale as the main hub in the building. The building interiors, and especially the dining

areas, shouldn’t resemble the Center for Community on the main campus. This facility should have it’s

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Design Character Images

During the process of the program planning for the new Village Center, the topic of architectural character was

discussed. The CU project leaders and the Design Team looked at several approaches for the appropriate

character of the building, inside and out. Williams Village is an established community with a strong, Mid-

Century Modern design expression. In 1999 the Colorado chapter of the American Institute of Architects gave

Williams Village an award of distinction for buildings over 25 years old. This campus is also signifi cant as

the fi rst of the University of Colorado group of buildings to be visible from Highway 36, the main approach to

Boulder.

Williams Village was developed in the late 1960’s and has a very distinctive character. Here are some of the

original buildings:

The architecture is very sculptural and the building skin has a characteristic golden brick tone. Window

fenestration is grouped in vertical slots on all sides of the buildings. There are no sloping roofs and the profi les

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Newer buildings have departed from the original Modern character, moving a little closer to the Italian style

from the central campus. Windows are “punched” in the masonry walls, roofs are sloping, and entrances are

highlighted with contrasting framed masonry. The building massing has an equal emphasis of the horizontal

with the vertical.

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The recommendation of this Program Plan is that the new Village Center should be an iconic building that

borrows some of its architectural language from the strong character of the towers. Darley Commons is a

precedent for the idea of making this one-of-a-kind building be distinctive. It has a dynamic sculptural form

and utilizes the golden masonry of its neighbors. Campus design standards for Williams Village are intended

for ‘typical’ buildings, which may not fully apply to the needs of the Village Center. Prudent application of the

standards within the constraints of the budget and annual HDS maintenance procedures should be considered.

This is not to suggest that the new Village Center should resemble Darley Commons; just that it should have a

vibrant character.

In terms of the character of the interior spaces there are some guidelines that have developed out of

discussions with CU project leaders, staff, user groups, and students.

1) An appearance that is different from the C4C in order to give the Village Center its own, distinctive

identity…. one that is related to the Williams Village community.

2) A welcoming and personable feeling, expressed with natural materials, abundant daylight and a moun-

tain lodge quality.

3) Very clear circulation and way-fi nding. This should begin with a main entrance that is the hub of the

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Building Codes

Applicable Codes: 2012 International Building Code (IBC)

2012 International Fire Code (IFC)

2012 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

2009 International Plumbing Code (IPC)

2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)

2003 ICC/ANSI 117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

Rules and Regulations Governing the Sanitation and Food Service

Establishments - current edition

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

NFPA 101

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care for Health Clinic requirements

The Building

ALLOWABLE AREA AND HEIGHT Allowable Area Allowable Height Allowable Height

Assuming Type 1B Construction Unlimited 11 stories 160’

Type 1A may not be possible due to area limitations; however, occupancy separations should be

studied.

OCCUPANCY

A-2 (dining)

A-3 (conferencing)

B (Offi ces, Retail)

M (Food Retail)

S-1 (General Storage (moderate hazard)

Required Occupancy Separation Table 508.4

A to B or M 2-hour separation non-sprinkler, 1-hr sprinkler

A to S-1 2-hour separation non-sprinkler, 1-hr sprinkler

B to S-1 No separation requirement

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION TYPE: 1B

The A2 occupancy will be the critical factor in the fi nal analysis

of the construction type. Type IIA may be possible if the allowable

area of 15,500 sf can be increased by 4 times.

Entire building will be fully sprinklered

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VERTICAL SHAFTS AND OPENINGS:

Shall be constructed as fi re barriers.

1 hour per 708.4 connecting less than four stories.

2 hour if connecting four stories or more.

ADJACENT BUILDINGS:

Assure separations from the south Darley Tower meet code requirements.

ATRIUM REQUIREMENTS:

3 story atriums, such as a 3-story grand entrance stairway may require unusual engineering designs

Building Services

EMERGENCY GENERATOR:

Backup required for all dining operations

ELEVATORS:

Required

ACCESS TO SPACE AND FUNCTIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Required

Note:

A complete building code analysis will be required during Schematic Design. The purpose of this brief

analysis is to confi rm the building can be designed as Programmed.





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Project Alternatives

Site Alternatives

• An earlier Feasibility Study for the replacement of Darley Commons Dining suggested that the “Pod-E”

site was the likely location for the new Williams Village Dining Center. Pod E proved to be diffi cult to

accommodate the dining footprint and had challenges with loading dock access. One of the central

planning concepts of the Williams Village Master Site Development Plan was to keep vehicles out of

the center of the complex and focus on the interior areas as pedestrian. The central location of Pod

E is ideal for student access to the dining and community functions of the proposed center, but would

draw signifi cant service vehicle traffi c into the core of the community which is undesirable.

• There are no other site alternatives at or near Williams Village.

Building Alternatives

• A major addition and renovation of the Darley Commons Building could accomplish the requirements

of this program plan, but at a construction cost penalty.

CONSTRUCTION COST PROJECT COST

40,000 addition @ $320 = $13 million $21 million

62,000 renovation @ $350 = $19 million $28.5 million

TOTAL = $32 million TOTAL $49.5 million

Cost of this PP = $28.4 million $45.9 million

An evaluation of the building indicated a need to remove the entire wood roof structure and replace it

with a steel structure, thus the high cost per square foot.

• A minor renovation of the Darley Commons Dining Facility could be accomplished for $8 - 10 mil-

lion construction cost ($15 million project cost) but this would not correct the major detriment to the

building which is the fatal separation of dining from all cooking. A minor renovation could slightly

reduce energy consumption but would not reduce the operating costs of the actual dining center. This

alternative would not allow any of the additional users to have space in the building. At 62,527 square

feet, the Darley Commons Building does not meet the 99,952 SF needs of this program plan.

• Reconfi gure the 1st fl oor of Darley Towers and Stearns Towers. These two fl oors would benefi t from

renovation to bring them up to the quality of the Williams Village North residence hall. The total fi rst

fl oor square footage of all 4 towers is only 38,386 square feet, about 60,000 square feet short of the

requirements of this project. Infi lling and connecting the fi rst fl oor of the 4 towers with an additional

60,000 square feet would be a costly and diffi cult project.

Enlarge the Project

• Increasing the square footage would bring down the cost per square foot for construction.

• In addition, the Williams Village Campus already has a vertical component in the Darley and Stearns

residential towers. Increasing vertical height of the proposed new building fi ts well in the complex of

buildings making up Williams Village. Density of square footage of building to the amount of ground

square footage covered is a goal of UCB as the campuses face an ever-increasing need for new

space.

• Two add-alternates are suggested:





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Add Alternates

1. Greenhouse: The primary goals would be to provide fresh produce/greens for dining operations. An

outcome would be to involve students with a better understanding of where food is coming from, growing

techniques and the volume required to support a large commercial food operation.

a. Consider dining integrated with the greenhouse.

b. The campus dining team toured an aquaponics facility in Denver as a possible option to a

traditional soil-based greenhouse. Consideration must be given to maintaining the health of

the growing environment and not introducing contamination hazards.

c. Possible location is on an upper fl oor level with roof-top seating.

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2. Bookstore: An alternate to provide a bookstore supports the goal of the project to be a one-stop Commu-

nity Commons for Williams Village residents..

a. The bookstore could be a branch-outlet of the main campus bookstore providing essential

offi ce supplies, CU clothing, and a book store.

b. The location should be in the lower level ‘retail’ wall of the new Village Center.

Adding the above alternates to the project will add approximately 6,700 square feet to the project at a cost of

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Program Plan - Section V



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V. IMPLEMENTATION INFORMATION

Budget

The cost estimate for the construction portion of the project was prepared by the Denver offi ce of Rider Levett

Bucknall. It assumes a cost basis at the mid-point of construction (11-2015). There is some potential that the

Denver Metro Area Construction Cost Index will infl ate more than the assumed average of 3.0%.

Site Utility and Landscape Costs - Estimated by Martin Martin and Civitas

Mechanical and Electrical Costs: Reviewed by Cator Ruma & Associates

Audio Visual and Technology Costs - Estimated by Shen Milsom & Wilke

Food Service Equipment and Furniture Costs - Estimated by The Baker Group

The Program Plan was also reviewed by three general contractors who provided preliminary opinions of the

construction cost.

RLB cost estimate $275 per square foot

Contractor #1 $280 per square foot



The cost estimates were ‘equalized’ by removing all site costs, removing all non-building costs, removing a por-

tion of the demolition cost for saving the Darley Commons lower level, and reducing the foundation costs based

on re-use of the Darley Commons lower level.

The net average building construction cost used in this Program Plan is therefore $278 per square foot.

Operating and Maintenance costs are paid through the HDS auxiliary room and board revenues. Annual costs

to operate this facility is anticipated to be similar to other Housing & Dining Services facilities.

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Thomas Goodhew

Project Year(s): Date:

Agency or Institution: Date:

Agency or Institution Priority Number: Date:

Total Project Costs Prior- Year Appropriation(s)

Current RequestFY 2013-2014

Year 2 Request FY 2014-2015




A. Land Acquisition(1) Land /Building Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0B. Professional Services(1) Master Plan/PP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(2) Site Surveys, Investigations,

Reports$754,842 $0 $754,842 $0 $0 $0 $0

(3) Architectural/Engineering/ Basic Services

$3,631,628 $0 $3,631,628 $0 $0 $0 $0

(4) Code Review/Inspection $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(5) Construction Management $857,058 $0 $857,058 $0 $0 $0 $0(6) Advertisements $3,000 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0

(7a) Inflation for Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

(7b) Inflation Percentage Applied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%(8) Other $1,000 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0(9) Total Professional Services $5,247,528 $0 $5,247,528 $0 $0 $0 $0C.

(1) Infrastructure $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 (a) Service/Utilities $540,312 $0 $540,312 $0 $0 $0 $0 (b) Site Improvements $2,124,813 $0 $2,124,813 $0 $0 $0 $0

(2) Structure/Systems/ Components

(a) New (GSF): 79881.95 $24,511,665 $0 $24,511,665 $0 $0 $0 $0New $ 307/GSF(b) Renovate GSF: 20070 $3,868,600 $0 $3,868,600 $0 $0 $0 $0Renovate $193/GSF

(3) Other (Haz. Mat.) $417,209 $0 $417,209 $0 $0 $0 $0(4) High Performance Certification

Program $303,485 $0 $303,485 $0 $0 $0 $0

(5a) Inflation for Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(5b) Inflation Percentage Applied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%(6) Total Construction Costs $31,766,084 $0 $31,766,084 $0 $0 $0 $0D.

(1) Equipment $4,762,000 $0 $4,762,000 $0 $0 $0 $0(2) Furnishings $825,000 $0 $825,000 $0 $0 $0 $0(3) Communications $324,844 $0 $324,844 $0 $0 $0 $0

(4a) Inflation on Equipment and Furnishings

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

'(4b) Inflation Percentage Applied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%(5) Total Equipment and Furnishings

Cost$5,911,844 $0 $5,911,844 $0 $0 $0 $0

E. Miscellaneous

(1) Art in Public Places=1% of State Total Construction Costs (see SB 10-94)

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

(2) Annual Payment for Certificates of Participation

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

(3) Relocation Costs $345,617 $0 $345,617 $0 $0 $0 $0(4) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(5) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(6) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(7) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(8) Total Misc. Costs $345,617 $0 $345,617 $0 $0 $0 $0F. Total Project Costs $43,271,073 $0 $43,271,073 $0 $0 $0 $0G. Project Contingency

(1) 5% for New $1,861,475 $0 $1,861,475 $0 $0 $0 $0(2) 10% for Renovation $587,582 $0 $587,582 $0 $0 $0 $0(3) Total Contingency $2,449,057 $0 $2,449,057 $0 $0 $0 $0H. Total Budget Request [F+G(3)] $45,720,131 $0 $45,720,131 $0 $0 $0 $0I. Source of Funds

CCF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0CF $45,900,000 $0 $45,900,000 $0 $0 $0 $0RF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0FF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

CDHE: University of Colorado - Boulder Signature CCHE Approval:

CC-C: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION REQUEST FOR FY 2013-2014Williams Village Dining Center & Commons State Controller Project No.

2014-2016 Signature of Department or Institution Approval:

Signature OSPB Approval:

Revision? Yes NoIf yes, last submission date: __________

Construction or Improvement

Equipment and Furnishings





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Project Year(s): Date:

Agency or Institution: Date:

Agency or Institution Priority Number: Date:

Total Project Costs Prior- Year Appropriation(s)

Current RequestFY 2013-2014





A. Land Acquisition(1) Land /Building Acquisition $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0B. Professional Services(1) Master Plan/PP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(2) Site Surveys, Investigations,

Reports$778,319 $0 $778,319 $0 $0 $0 $0

(3) Architectural/Engineering/ Basic Services

$3,769,504 $0 $3,769,504 $0 $0 $0 $0

(4) Code Review/Inspection $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(5) Construction Management $893,047 $0 $893,047 $0 $0 $0 $0(6) Advertisements $3,000 $0 $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0

(7a) Inflation for Professional Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

(7b) Inflation Percentage Applied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%(8) Other $1,000 $0 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0(9) Total Professional Services $5,444,870 $0 $5,444,870 $0 $0 $0 $0C.

(1) Infrastructure $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 (a) Service/Utilities $557,575 $0 $557,575 $0 $0 $0 $0 (b) Site Improvements $2,126,961 $0 $2,126,961 $0 $0 $0 $0

(2) Structure/Systems/ Components

(a) New (GSF): 86576.95 $25,943,380 $0 $25,943,380 $0 $0 $0 $0New $ 300/GSF(b) Renovate GSF: 20070 $3,868,276 $0 $3,868,276 $0 $0 $0 $0Renovate $193/GSF

(3) Other (Haz. Mat.) $417,209 $0 $417,209 $0 $0 $0 $0(4) High Performance Certification

Program $317,532 $0 $317,532 $0 $0 $0 $0

(5a) Inflation for Construction $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(5b) Inflation Percentage Applied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%(6) Total Construction Costs $33,230,934 $0 $33,230,934 $0 $0 $0 $0D.

(1) Equipment $4,762,000 $0 $4,762,000 $0 $0 $0 $0(2) Furnishings $825,000 $0 $825,000 $0 $0 $0 $0(3) Communications $346,603 $0 $346,603 $0 $0 $0 $0

(4a) Inflation on Equipment and Furnishings

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

'(4b) Inflation Percentage Applied 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%(5) Total Equipment and Furnishings

Cost$5,933,603 $0 $5,933,603 $0 $0 $0 $0

E. Miscellaneous

(1) Art in Public Places=1% of State Total Construction Costs (see SB 10-94)

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

(2) Annual Payment for Certificates of Participation

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

(3) Relocation Costs $345,673 $0 $345,673 $0 $0 $0 $0(4) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(5) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(6) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(7) Other Costs [specify] $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0(8) Total Misc. Costs $345,673 $0 $345,673 $0 $0 $0 $0F. Total Project Costs $44,955,080 $0 $44,955,080 $0 $0 $0 $0G. Project Contingency

(1) 5% for New $1,948,877 $0 $1,948,877 $0 $0 $0 $0(2) 10% for Renovation $581,173 $0 $581,173 $0 $0 $0 $0(3) Total Contingency $2,530,050 $0 $2,530,050 $0 $0 $0 $0H. Total Budget Request [F+G(3)] $47,485,131 $0 $47,485,131 $0 $0 $0 $0I. Source of Funds

CCF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0CF $47,665,000 $0 $47,665,000 $0 $0 $0 $0RF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0FF $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Signature OSPB Approval:

Revision? Yes NoIf yes, last submission date: __________

Construction or Improvement

Equipment and Furnishings

CDHE: University of Colorado - Boulder Signature CCHE Approval:

CC-C: CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION REQUEST FOR FY 2013-2014Williams Village Dining Center & Commons - Expanded Scope State Controller Project No.

2014-2016 Signature of Department or Institution Approval:





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Schedule / Phasing

The goal of the Housing & Dining Services is to construct the new Dining Center as soon as possible.

Complete Program Plan October 31, 2013

BCPC Program Plan Approval December 2013

BOR Project Approval February 2014

A/E Selection Process Complete May 2014

DRB Schematic Design Approval July 2014

DRB Design Development Approval September 2014

Issue a Design Development Bid Package for a Guaranteed Maximum Price November 2014

Construction Documents Complete March 2015

Construction Start February 2015

Closeout and Demolish Darley Commons May 2015

Construction Complete June 2016

Occupancy July 2016

Open August 2016

Funding Sources

Project is to be funded with a combination of bonds issued by the university for capital development and from

Housing and Dining Services fund balances. No increase in Room and Board rates are anticipated to cover

debt or other costs related to this project.

PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE

2 0 1 4 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 6

Design Phase

GMP

Construction Mobilization & Sitework

Close & Demo Darley Commons

Construction & Renovation

Move-in

Open


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VI. APPENDICES

Campus Location Map

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Acoustical / Audio Visual / IT / Security Detailed Narratives

Acoustical NarrativeSection 1 – Sound Isolation

This discipline focuses on excluding unwanted sound or noise (both exterior and interior) from sound-sensitive spaces.

All spaces should be free from intrusive noise which can distract from the intended function. The acoustical design

issues include definition of sound and vibration isolation construction requirements for slabs, partitions, joints, and critical

doors & windows throughout the building. The construction necessary to provide the degree of noise and vibration

isolation from adjacent areas depends on the sound sensitivity of the space and the particular adjacencies.

A. Building Vibration

Maximum structural building vibration recommendations will be made based on building function to provide the structural engineers with target design criteria to maintain acceptable vibration levels. Recommended maximum vibrations will follow AISC Design Guide 11, Floor Vibrations Due to Human Activity.

Floor induced vibrations in standard spaces without vibration sensitive equipment shall not exceed the satisfactory magnitude levels defined in ISO 2631-2: Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body vibration – Part 2: Continuous and shock-induced vibration in buildings, Annex A, Table 2, or be of a level high enough to radiate noise such that the background noise criteria (NC) defined is exceeded.

B. Acoustical Separation Criteria (STC and IIC)

The metrics for acoustical separation are laboratory tested Sound Transmission Class (STC) for airborne noise, and Impact Isolation Class (IIC) for vertical impact noise control. In general, STC utilizes laboratory Transmission Loss tested per ASTM E90, while IIC utilizes the measured impact isolation between spaces tested per ASTM E989. Each is a single number calculated per ASTM E1007 based on Transmission Loss or Impact Isolation.

C. Subjective Interpretation of Sound Isolation and STC Values

The following provides a general guideline of the subjective performance of partitions with different STC ratings:

STC < 25: Provides virtually no sound isolation. Normal speech easily understood.

STC 25 to 35: Provides very low sound isolation. Loud speech easily understood. Normal speech approximately 50% understood.

STC 35 to 40: Provides low sound isolation. Loud speech mostly understood. Normal speech somewhat understandable with attention paid.

STC 40 to 45: Loud speech approximately 50% understood. Normal speech audible, but not significantly understood.

STC 45 to 50: Provides low to modest sound isolation. Provides limited confidentiality. Typical speech levels may not be intelligible, but loud speech may be heard and decipherable.

STC 50 to 55: Provides moderate sound isolation and moderate level of confidentially. Typical speech is inaudible, loud speech faintly audible but unintelligible.

STC 55 to STC 60: Provides a high level of sound isolation. Used for sound critical spaces. Most speech inaudible.

STC 60 to 65: Provides a very high level of sound isolation. Used for sound critical spaces.

STC 65 +: Used for the most critical sound spaces, e.g., areas used for sound recording. Most noises effectively blocked. Complete isolation construction (i.e., “room-in-room”) likely required.





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D. Sound Isolation Summary

Sound-isolating partitions are recommended where acoustical isolation is required. Specific partitions for acoustic separation are based on actual adjacencies and noise sensitivity. Based on typical space types, minimum horizontal acoustical separation requirements of partitions are generally established as follows:

Acoustical Separation

Space Design Goal

Sound Transmission Class ((STC)

Kitchen/MEP Adjacent to Noise Sensitive Spaces 60

Auditorium/Classrooms/Training Rooms/Seminar Rooms 55

Dining/Prefunction Adjacent to Noise Sensitive Spaces 55

Conference Rooms; High Level Offices; Breakout Spaces, Team Rooms

50

Standard Enclosed Offices; Health Clinic (HIPAA), 45

Occupied spaces were acoustical separation is a secondary consideration

40

E. Additional Sound Isolation Guidelines

The following recommendations concern gypsum board and penetration conditions related to partitions:

Intersections of sound critical walls with surrounding slabs and structure must be sealed airtight to maintain the

acoustical integrity of the walls. The general procedure is to completely fill all voids and cavities between walls

and structure and seal both sides with acoustical (non-hardening) sealant.

All penetrations through wall construction are recommended to be oversized approximately ½” to 1” about the

penetrating element; the gap is to be packed tightly with insulation and sealed with non-hardening acoustic

caulk.

Return air transfer through full height partitions must transfer through acoustically lined ‘Z trap’ or “U trap” duct

configurations; i.e., with two elbows and geometry such that the line of sight is blocked. All penetrations must

be sealed as described above.

Electrical outlet barrier pads are to be used for partitions with STC of 50 or greater. Electric outlet boxes on

opposite sides of sound-rated partitions should be offset by a minimum of 18 inches, or in separate stud bays.

Multiple layers of drywall are to be applied with staggered joints.

F. Sound Isolating Door Conditions

Doors in sound-isolating partitions should provide sufficient sound isolation performance so that the partition sound isolation is not compromised. The following general door conditions are recommended for increasing degrees of acoustical isolation:

Standard Doors (STC 45 and below partition types): Standard 1-3/4” thick solid-core wood door (or hollow metal or other door with minimum 5 psf density with minimum undercut.)

Acoustically Gasketed Doors (STC 50 partitions types): Standard 1-3/4” thick solid-core wood door (or hollow metal or other door with minimum 5 psf density) with full perimeter acoustical gasketing hardware. The recommended condition, were applicable, is to incorporate a small ½ inch or less rabbeted sill such





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that a complete seal may be achieved with an applied bulb gasketing and automatic door bottoms are avoided.

G. Operable Partitions

All operable partitions separating spaces requiring a standard level of sound isolation are recommended to consist of a single partition with positive-engaging perimeter seals, the assembly to provide a minimum STC-50 in laboratory tests. All STC-50 laboratory-tested operable partitions are recommended to be specified to be field tested to meet minimum performance of NIC 42. The plenum closure or header wall above the partition must close to the wall track, and be of minimum STC rating equal to that of the operable wall. Air transfer through the header wall should be avoided, but when necessary, must be through acoustically lined ‘Z trap’ duct configurations. All penetrations must be sealed airtight. The end conditions must ‘accept’ the partition and pressure of the seals. The end closure wall finish must consider the closure of the partition to provide a continuous meeting surface for the seals (no voids or reveals at base boards, ceiling, etc.). Some manufacturers require closure through pocket to ‘inside’ wall, others rely on the doors of the pocket. If the latter case, the storage pocket closure conditions must also be designed to maintain acoustical separation, with minimum STC equal to that of the operable partition.

Section 2 – Room Acoustics

This discipline regards the development of the aural environment that meets the need and function of a space. The issues include achieving suitable reverberation time (RT60), utilizing reflections and maintaining proper and equally distributed sound energy levels throughout the spaces. The design aspects include room volume, geometric shaping and the selection and placement of finish materials for walls, floors and ceilings, including implementation of reflectors and/or diffusive elements. A. Room Acoustics Criteria

Reverberation time (RT) is defined as the amount of time that it takes for sound to decay by 60 decibels, (i.e., to

decay to inaudibility) in a given space. RT60 is a function of the room volume and the amount of sound absorptive

material present in the room. Decay times across the entire audible range are important to consider, however, the

nominal single-number RT60 describing a space is that within the 500-1000Hz octave bands (i.e., at “mid-

frequency”).

RT60 is one of the most important parameters that describe the acoustical behavior of a room, and is an important

indicator of the suitability of the room acoustics for different types of programming. Different types of unamplified

music benefit from reverberation times typically ranging from 1.3 to well over 2.0 seconds. Good clarity of speech,

and spaces with amplified audio and film generally require lower reverberation times, from 0.5 to 1.2 seconds, so

that spoken words are sharp and articulate, not muddied together by excessive sustain which reduces intelligibility.

Thus, spaces with a wide range of acoustical programming generally require some adjustability in the acoustical

environment, since optimal conditions for speech and music are quite different.

Reverberation time is dependent upon the volume of a room and the amount of surface area of sound absorptive

material that is present within the room. Hard, reflective, surfaces such as marble floors or wood paneling do little to

absorb sound and control reverberation time while soft materials such as carpeting, drapes, and even human

occupants have a more significant impact on reducing reverberation time. By increasing or decreasing the amount

of absorptive surfaces within a room the reverberation time can be controlled to the range appropriate for the type of

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Excessive reverberation time can also result in a buildup of overall sound energy, creating a very harsh and cacophonous environment, especially in large occupied spaces. Excessive reverberation and sound build-up must be avoided to provide comfortable conditions for the users.

B. Recommendations for Interior Finishes

We have included a summary of target reverberation times, as well as general design direction for the acoustical

interior finishes in the table below. Again, it would be very beneficial to coordinate the interior finishes and the

desired acoustical performance such that design aesthetic intent can be achieved and any concerns regarding

acoustical performance can be noted to the client.

Interior Finishes Summary

Space Recommended Treatment

Conference and Meeting

Rooms

- Target RT ~0.6 to 0.8 s.

- Absorptive ceiling treatment with NRC 0.70 on a minimum 80% of ceiling area

- Carpet

Atrium, Lobby, and

Circulation Space

-Target RT~ 1.4 to 1.8 s

- Portions of Ceiling and upper walls treated with absorptive material NRC 0.75 o

higher to reduce build up of noise.

Classroom/Training Suites

Larger than 700 s.f.



- Acoustically absorptive wall treatment on the rear wall with an NRC 0.75 or

higher.

- Carpet

Classroom/Training Suites

smaller than 700 s.f.



- Carpet

Offices - Target RT ~0.6 to 0.8 s.


- Carpet

Dining Areas

- Target RT ~ 1.0 s


Mechanical Rooms - 2” thick semi-rigid fiberglass board or duct liner (type C) over 50% of the wall

and ceiling area for control of reverberant energy such.

Section 3 – HVAC/MEP Noise Control Building systems are often the major contributor to the amount of background noise in a space, and can have a dramatic effect on the ability to perceive aural information, or comfortably study. Acceptable background noise levels are defined based on the intended use of a space, and then the system is designed such that this noise does not exceed the limits that are appropriate. Background noise from mechanical systems is defined terms of Noise Criteria, or NC. Recommended NC levels for each space are shown in the Table below. A. Background HVAC Noise Criteria

The background sound level within a space is described in terms of Noise Criteria (NC) level as defined in the 2011 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Guidelines, Chapter 48. NC describes the maximum background sound level due to the normal operation of building equipment serving the room(s), typically the air distribution system.

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Background Sound Level in Noise Criteria (NC)

Space Design Goal

Classrooms/Seminar Rooms with Distance Learning, Conference Rooms with Videoconferencing Capabilities

NC 25 to 30

General Classrooms; Seminar Rooms; Conference Rooms; Breakout Spaces

NC 30 to 35

Offices; Health Clinic Spaces NC 35 to 40

Dining Facilities; Retail Facilities; Restrooms; Corridors; Lobby Areas

NC 40 to 45

B. HVAC / MEP Noise Control Design Recommendations & Guidelines

The following information includes a summary of the information required for design of effective noise control strategies, as well as general guidelines for the new HVAC systems. The following guidelines apply primarily to the overhead mechanical systems; we will update and develop these approaches further once the noise data for the specified equipment is available.

Noise and vibration control strategies shall be implemented as possible and practical to achieve the NC levels for each space. Vibration isolation on rotating and reciprocating equipment shall be determined in type and static deflection in accordance with 2011 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Guidelines, Chapter 48, Table 47. All vibration isolators must be sized according to weight, distribution, static and dynamic loads to be supported. Compliance with the requirements of the seismic zone defined for the building location for anchoring and bracing of electrical and mechanical equipment and systems will be required; seismic restraints as determined by others shall not impede vibration isolation.

Noise generated by HVAC equipment located outdoors shall be located away from sound sensitive areas and provided with attenuation if necessary to maintain the interior sound levels within adjacent buildings. Space planning with respect to the separation of noisy and sound sensitive spaces will be undertaken early in the design process.

Minimum slab construction recommendations for sound isolation of vertical adjacencies will be defined for mechanical equipment spaces including air handling systems and transformer rooms, pump rooms, emergency generators, elevator machine rooms, etc. Typical vertical separation of such building equipment rooms from occupied spaces requires slab construction of 100 psf (equivalent to 8” thick normal weight concrete.)

Additional preliminary design approaches are as follows:

Cross-sectional mass thicknesses must be incorporated for entire column bays, even if only a part of the column bay is in the same room. House-keeping pads and other localized changes in floor thickness should not be included in the cross-sectional mass calculations

Ductwork and piping shall be isolated from vibrating equipment by flexible connections. All piping connected to vibration-isolated equipment must either be vibration-isolated from the building structure within mechanical rooms or be located distance of 33 feet from the equipment. For noise and vibration critical spaces, the entire pipe and conduit shall have resilient mounts.

Conduit connections to vibration-isolated equipment should include a 360-degree turn of flexible conduits or equivalent specialized isolation connector.

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Audio Visual Narrative

Section 1 - Introduction

A. Background

This section of the report summarizes our audiovisual system recommendations. Display, audio, video and control system requirements are each described in terms of the capabilities they provide.

This report is not a technical specification and does not provide details such as manufacturer or model number. The information supplied herein is at the conceptual design level of analysis, and will be combined with budget estimates, in order to facilitate decisions about audiovisual capabilities. These decisions will help finalize architectural and infrastructure decisions, as well as validate current assumptions about cost planning.

The recommendations presented on the pages that follow are based primarily on requirements identified in the UCB Information Technology Standards, information provided by Slaterpaull and our experience in planning and designing similar facilities.

In addition, the report will deal with choices with respect to technology in a global fashion. Examples include:

a. Display devices

b. Audio devices

c. Video devices

d. Control devices

e. Miscellaneous devices

B. Definition of Terms

1. Infrastructure vs. Equipment

It is important to make the distinction between providing infrastructure and purchasing equipment. If proper infrastructure provisions have been made, equipment can be added later as funds become available without jeopardizing the integrity of the overall audiovisual systems design.

a. IInfrastructure can be thought of as part of the overall building design. What can be assumed is that at some point in the future, the wiring installed on day one will be replaced by something else. Pathways that afford the maximum flexibility for this wiring will pay large returns in the long run.

b. EEquipment refers to particular devices that are connected by the infrastructure. Equipment can be thought of as furniture, various choices can be made about its quality and quantity. Equipment can be swapped out as it becomes obsolete given proper infrastructure design.

Infrastructure must be planned and included for initial occupancy, whether the audiovisual equipment is purchased or not. Some equipment can be purchased for initial occupancy, while other equipment purchases can be deferred. The most comprehensive infrastructure should be furnished to allow flexibility in the future. This requirement is the backbone of the design recommendations that follow. Decisions about the actual equipment that will be purchased can be deferred until approximately nine months to a year prior to actual occupancy and move-in.

We suggest that the college staff review the information presented on two separate but related levels, the general intent to provide infrastructure that will support audiovisual capabilities, and the specific level of initial equipment purchase or fit-up.

2. Capabilities Categories

In describing audiovisual capabilities, it is useful to identify several key system categories as follows

a. SScreen Systems indicates projection screens, that are used for both video and optical (slide, film, etc.) projectors. These are typically furnished and installed by the General and/or Electrical Contractor.

b. DDisplay Systems includes both video and optical projectors and LCD/LED flat panel displays.

c. VVideo Systems includes source material, switching, routing and any video processing equipment required.





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d. AAudio Systems includes source material, speaker systems, switching, routing and any audio processing equipment required.

e. CControl Systems includes all third-party integration devices and the user interfaces.

f. NNon-Audiovisual Systems includes any considerations not provided by the audiovisual contractor that may have an impact on the performance of the audiovisual systems, i.e. lighting, lighting control, millwork considerations, etc.

We will utilize these categorizations throughout the document.

3. Equipment Installation Designations

This is not a technical specification and does not provide details such as manufacturer or model number. The information supplied is a summation to be combined with the budget material in order to make financial project and audiovisual capabilities decisions.

We refer to the equipment as having one of the following installation designations: dedicated, portable or future provisions.

a. DDedicated indicates that the equipment will likely be used frequently and is permanently dedicated or installed in a specific room. Items with this designation appear in the budget of that space.

b. PPortable indicates that the equipment is needed less frequently and can be shared with other meeting rooms and stored in a central Equipment Pool. Only a few items with this designation appear in the budget.

c. FFuture Provisions indicates that the capability may not be required initially, but infrastructure and systems design provisions should be made to adapt to equipment at some time in the future. Items with this designation do not appear in the budget, as we do not anticipate their immediate purchase.

4. Roles of the Three Contractors

Typically there are three types of contractors that have a role in the completion of the audiovisual portion of a project: the General Contractor, the Electrical Contractor and the AV Systems Contractor.

a. TThe General Contractor provides all required structural work, wall openings, platforms, railings, stairs, fire prevention, safety devices, rough and finished trim, painting, plastering, patching, carpets, floor covering, front and rear projection screens, acoustical treatment, heating, ventilating and air-conditioning. The General Contractor builds from documentation produced by the architect.

b. TThe Electrical Contractor provides all conduits, wireways and permanently installed junction boxes and devices in floors, walls, and ceilings; power wiring and breaker panels. Typically, the Electrical Contractor also provides wiring of electrical projection screens, and room lighting fixtures and controls. The Electrical Contractor builds from documentation produced by the Architect/Electrical Engineer.

c. AAV System Provider provides a turnkey audiovisual system to the Owner. They acquire and furnish all new audiovisual equipment, material and cable to ensure the installation of a complete and operating system. They provide, or sub-contract, on-site installation and wiring required for the AV system and systems documentation manuals for the owner.

5. Definition of Terms

When we refer to the “Architectural and Engineering” (A & E) team, we are including:

a. The Architect of Record.

b. The Electrical Engineer.

c. The Voice/Data Engineer.

d. The Owner’s Design and Construction Manager.





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e. Any other Consultants/Engineers that are participating in the master planning, design and construction of the facility, specific areas of the facility and surrounding property development.

C. Audiovisual-Performance Guidelines

The Project encompasses public areas, mixed-use spaces, classrooms, and other related audiovisual spaces. These facilities are intended to satisfy multiple operational requirements, which are detailed below.

Regardless of space size and configuration, all spaces built with technology provisions will receive electrical infrastructure (cable pathways, junction boxes, etc.) to allow them to be upgraded with future technologies without substantial reconstruction.

In general terms, this report will cover the audiovisual functionality required throughout the project. Specifically, we will address the audiovisual requirements in the spaces listed below.

1. SSound System Goals

a. Sound quality should be consistent throughout the spaces, for both program and speech systems.

b. Sound quality should provide the highest level of speech intelligibility.

c. Program audio sources should sound natural and unexaggerated, managed automatically by a digital sound processor.

d. Connectivity should be distributable and routable to various individual or combinable spaces within the program.

2. VVideo System Goals

a. The quality of distributed video shall be a minimum of standard-definition, with the majority of the equipment supporting high-definition / high-resolution.

b. Video for projection and LCD/LED displays shall have images sized appropriately for comfortable legibility of standard-sized textual information.

c. The minimum height of computer-generated content must be no less than one-sixth the distance from the display to the farthest viewer where applicable.

3. DDistribution System Goals

a. All audio and video distribution throughout the facility should be accomplished via IP transport, utilizing a structured cable system.

b. Structured cable system and cable plant should include fiber and copper as required to provide high-bandwidth to support video distribution.

4. CControl System Goals

a. Control systems should be simple to operate and easy to manage.

b. Text on touch screen and actual pushbuttons should be legible; buttons should be large enough to accommodate normal range of finger sizes.

c. Wired remote controls should be easily accessible within the room.

d. Wireless remote controls shall be provided in key areas.

e. Buttons should be grouped by activity, e.g., a user should be able to find all the buttons required to set up and run a system with a minimum number of menus.

f. Critical environmental controls (i.e.: audio volume, lighting, etc.) should be available on every software-designed page, or as “hard” buttons as part of the panel bezel.

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D. Future Capabilities

All technology-equipped spaces should be equipped with electrical and structural infrastructure to allow for the future inclusion of additional audiovisual capabilities. Considerations for future capability should include::

1. Audio and video streaming

2. Digital recording and archiving

3. Remote room control and monitoring

E. Non-Audiovisual Considerations

The following considerations are not strictly audiovisual considerations, but items that can affect the performance of the audiovisual systems. Careful coordination and planning on these items can greatly enhance the performance of the audiovisual systems.

1. Lighting Systems

It is important that the lighting system be zoned in such a way as to allow the front of the room to be zoned independently from the rest of the room. The LCD and DLP video projectors in use today have extremely high light outputs. However, it is recommended that for optimal viewing the lights be zoned for independent control, with several presets that will allow the lighting to be optimized for the various functions. Specialized lights for video conferencing may be required. A lighting consultant should be retained to provide details.

2. Millwork Coordination

There are audiovisual items that will be installed in the millwork of the room. Careful coordination will be required to integrate these elements into the room, without affecting either the performance of the audiovisual systems or the aesthetics of the room.

F. Spaces Covered By Report

The space areas covered by this report include:

1. Dining Facilities

2. Housing IT Officer Suite

3. Retail Facilities

4. Health Clinic

5. Meeting & Conference Facilities

Section 2 – AV Systems for Program Spaces

The following spaces have been identified as having audiovisual capability requirements. The description of each space

outlines major components of the AV system, including display systems, audio systems, control systems, as well as a

description of the infrastructure required to support the AV systems. All wall mounted flat panel displays will required

blocking within the wall. Displays and AV equipment podium/racks would require power and data, as well as AV cabling

pathways (conduit). Ceiling suspended projectors and projection screens would require clear areas above the finished

ceiling to accommodate the mounting structures for these devices. It is recommended that power for all AV devices

within a room be on the same phase of a single electrical panel, and not shared with other building devices such as

elevators, lights, printers or other high power devices. Lighting in rooms with projection displays should be designed

such that light falling on the projection screen can be minimized when in use, typically done through zoning of the lights.

The UCB Office of Information Technology Standards has provided room recommendations for Instructional spaces, but

these recommendations could also be followed in all spaces with AV systems.

A. Dining Facilities

The approximately 48,000 square foot dining facility would be provided with Digital Signage displays, Electronic Menu

displays, a large informational POS display and a Presentation system in a Private Dining area. Infrastructure to support

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mounted displays, power, data and conduit for AV connectivity. Further information will be required during the design

process to confirm display sizes/aspect ratio, and identify video signal transport methodology (HDMI,DVI, VGA, etc.).

1. Digital Signage displays would be strategically placed throughout the public area of the dining facility. The existing Four Winds Interactive campus signage system would be used to manage and display the appropriate information. Power, data and wall blocking would need to be provided at each display location.

2. Electronic Menu displays would be strategically placed at various Cooking Stations and Self Serve Stations. The information on the electronic displays can be specific to the station or general to the facility, and can be edited and changed easily and as often as desired. Power, data and wall blocking would need to be provided at each electronic menu location.

3. A private dining area would be provided with an AV presentation system. In this area, a connection point for laptop or other video source device would be connected to a display, typically a ceiling mounted projector or (dependent on space size) a large flat panel display. An audio system for audio from the video source would be provided, typically using ceiling mounted speakers, for an even volume level throughout the space. Power and data would need to be provided at a small equipment rack location, and at the display location. Conduit for AV connectivity between the display and the laptop connection point would need to be provided.

4. A large information display system could be used as a focal point for the entrance to the dining facility. There are several different technology types that could be used in this application, from several large flat panel displays integrated together into one display, multiple smaller displays integrated together, to a single large display (projection type). Further discussion on this display will be necessary during the design phase of the project.

B. Housing IT Office Suite

1. An HIT Training Room would be provided with an AV system to allow training presentations. Depending upon the size of the room, this could be a front projection system using a ceiling mounted projector and screen, or a large wall mounted flat panel display, sized for the viewing distances of the participants in the room. A trainer’s station would provide connectivity of a laptop, a dedicated computer, or other AV source components. Audio would be provided through ceiling speakers to provide an even volume of sound throughout the room. Depending upon the final size and configuration of the room, voice reinforcement capability may need to be added. Further discussion on the need for recording will be required during the design process. An intuitive control panel would provide the trainer to operate the AV system during training sessions. Power and data would need to be provided at the AV equipment and trainer’s station location(s), as well as AV cabling conduit from those locations to the display. Power and data at the display would be required as well.

2. A small presentation system would be provided for the HIT Meeting Room. This could be a wall mounted flat panel display with a laptop connection point at the table. Power and data would be required at the display and table, as well as a cable path for AV connectivity between the two.

C. Retail Facilities

1. The Grotto would be provided with a high quality sound system. During the design phase of the project, further discussion would be required to determine if this would be a permanently installed system or a portable system that would set up for each event. A permanently installed system could consist of two wall mounted full bandwidth speakers, strategically placed for best sound quality to the audience, as well as minimizing potential feedback for microphones on the stage. A location for an audio mixing console within the sound field of the speakers would allow for the best sound quality to be produced within the space. This location could also house the rest of the equipment needed to support the audio system. Power and data would be required at this location, as well as conduit from that location to the speaker locations. Stage plates could be installed to provide easy connectivity for microphones.

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D. Health Clinic

1. The Health Clinic could be provided with waiting room display(s) for informational purposes, if desired. This could be as simple as a wall mounted display with a CATV connection, or it could also include connection to a computer for playback of education videos. Further discussion would be required to determine the requirements, if any, for this space.

2. The large group conference room would be provided with a simple presentation system. Depending upon the size of the room, this could be a front projection system using a ceiling mounted projector and screen, or a large wall mounted flat panel display, sized for the viewing distances of the participants in the room. Power and data would be required at the display and table, as well as a cable path for AV connectivity between the two.

3. The small group conference room would be provided with a simple presentation system using a wall mounted flat panel display and a laptop connection point at the table. Power and data would be required at the display and table, as well as a cable path for AV connectivity between the two.

E. Meeting & Conference Facilities

1. The large 00 seat divisible conference/banquet space would require a comprehensive AV system most flexibility. A large display, typically front projection type with ceiling screen and projector, would

provide the best display for a combined room. Smaller front projection screens and projectors could be appropriately sized for the smaller divisible spaces. A zoned audio system of ceiling speakers would provide audio and voice reinforcement for a combined room, but could also be divided into smaller zones. Multiple floor and/or wall connection points would be provided to allow maximum flexibility within the rooms. An AV equipment rack location would need to be provided to house the equipment to operate the AV systems. Configuration of the AV system, power on/off, source selection and volume control would be accomplished by wall mounted custom programmed control panels in each space. Power and data would need to be provided at all display and equipment locations. Cable pathway/conduit would need to be provided between the floor/wall plates and the equipment rack, as well as from the equipment rack to the displays.

2. Further discussion would be needed to determine if there are requirements for video displays and/or audio systems in the pre-function area to allow for over flow or announcement applications.

3. Four break out classrooms would be provided with presentation systems. Depending upon the size of the room, these could be front projection systems using a ceiling mounted projectors and screens, or large wall mounted flat panel displays, sized for the viewing distances of the participants in the rooms. A presenter’s location would provide connectivity of a laptop, a dedicated computer, or other AV source components. Audio would be provided through ceiling speakers to provide an even volume of sound throughout the rooms. An intuitive control panel would provide the users to operate the AV systems. Power and data would need to be provided at the AV equipment and connection location(s), as well as AV cabling conduit from those locations to the displays. Power and data at the display would be required as well.





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IT Narrative

Introduction This section of the Master Plan report provides recommendations for the design and construction of the IT / Telecommunications Infrastructure required to support Technology systems within the new University of Colorado Village Center project in Boulder, Colorado. These recommendations are to be used for space planning and budgeting of these systems at the Conceptual Design or Schematic Design phase. The report also identifies the building facilities required within telecommunications rooms, such as architectural finishes, power, HVAC and grounding. These recommendations are based on the following information:

IT / Telecommunications Industry Standards UCB Office of Information Technology (OIT) Standards Project design criteria from master planning documents and meeting minutes from the Architect

The new Village Center will replace the aging Darley Commons dining center and will support the Williams Village campus. The new facility will include dining facilities, residence life facilities, Housing and Dining Services (HDS) support facilities, retail spaces, a health clinic, meeting and conference room facilities and student commons, such as study rooms and lounges. Technology Systems Overview There are a number of Low Voltage and Communications systems that may need to be supported within the new facility. Most of these systems utilize a portion of the IT Infrastructure and are therefore relevant to list.

IT / Data Networks Voice over IP (VoIP) or PBX Telephone System Wireless Data Networks Electronic Access Control System (ACS) Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Cable TV Network Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for First Responder Radio Systems Distributed Antenna System (DAS) for Cellular Systems Networked Audiovisual Systems

Industry and CU Telecommunications Standards There are both industry standards and guidelines and CU standards that shall be adhered to as part of the design and installation of the IT Infrastructures. Codes, Standards and Industry Guidelines Applicable portions of the codes, standards, regulations and recommendations of the following entities shall be observed.

1. National and Local Codes ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC) International Building Code (IBC)

2. TIA/EIA Telecommunications Standards

ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.1 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 1 ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 2 ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B.3 Optical Fiber Cabling Components Standard ANSI/TIA/EIA-569-A Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces ANSI/TIA/EIA-606-A Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure ANSI-J-STD-607-A Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-7 Measurement of Optical Power Loss of Installed Single-mode Fiber Cable Plant. ANSI/TIA/EIA-526-14A Optical Power Loss Measurements of Installed Multimode Fiber Cable Plant.

3. IEEE Standards

IEEE 802.3: 10Base-T Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.12: 100Base-TX Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.3ab: 1000Base-T Ethernet Standard





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IEEE 802.3ae: 10Gb/s Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.3af: Power Over Ethernet Standard IEEE 802.11a, b, g Wireless Ethernet Standard(s)

4. BICSI Publications

Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual, 12th Edition Wireless Design Reference Manual (WDRM), 3rd Edition

CU Telecommunications and Classroom Technology Standards The CU Boulder Office of Information Technology has specific standards for the design and installation of IT Infrastructures within buildings on campus. These documents include:

1. UCB OIT Section 27 00 00 Communications Standard (2012) 2. UCB OIT Section 27 40 00 Classrooms and Academic Technology Standard (2013)

IT Infrastructure Definition The IT Infrastructure, also known as the Telecommunications Infrastructure, or Structured Cabling System consists of the pathways and spaces (the infrastructure) and cabling that support a number of Technology Systems (i.e. communications and low-voltage systems) required within the facility, both now and in the future. The telecommunications infrastructure includes the pathways (or raceways) and the spaces (or rooms) that support these systems. A facility typically has several types of telecommunications spaces, namely:

An Entrance Facility room (EF) that support the outside building entrance services and provide a demarcation point for Service Providers A Main Equipment Room (ER), also known as the MDF room Telecommunications Rooms (TRs), also known as IDF rooms And other specialty rooms such as Server Rooms or Data Centers

These telecommunications spaces need to provide rack, cabinet and wall space to house passive and active communications equipment and space for building facilities that support these systems such as electrical and HVAC systems. The telecommunications pathways are those physical building facilities used for installing communications cables. A facility typically has several types of telecommunications pathways, namely:

Horizontal pathways used for routing cables from outlets and devices in work areas to the telecommunications rooms serving those areas Backbone pathways used for routing cables between telecommunications spaces An outside plant communications ductbank interconnecting the building to Service Provider facilities and other campus buildings

These pathways include cable trays, conduits, junction boxes, vertical chases, core holes, conduit sleeves and outside plant communications raceways. The telecommunications cabling includes the cabling media and termination hardware used to support incoming services into a facility and provides connectivity or signal transport for the communications systems within the building. IT Infrastructure Recommendations The recommendations and guidelines within this section shall establish the Basis of Design for the IT Infrastructure portion of the new Village Center building. The building should be provisioned with the following pathways, spaces and cable media. Telecommunications Rooms (i.e. Spaces)

1. Main Equipment Room (MDF) / Entrance Facility Room (EF)

A. One consolidated Main Equipment Room (MDF) / Entrance Facility Room (EF) shall be installed within the building.

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A. The MDF room shall be a minimum of 12’ x 16’ in size, capable of supporting the installation of

one row of racks, with approximately six (6) equipment racks / cabinets.

B. The MDF room shall be installed on the first floor of the building.

2. Telecommunications Rooms (IDFs) A. A minimum of one (1) telecommunications room (i.e. IDF rooms) will need to be installed on each

floor and should be vertically stacked, floor-to-floor. Depending on how large the floor plates are, a 2nd IDF room could be required on each floor, vertically stacked as a 2nd riser within the building.

B. The IDF rooms shall be a minimum of 10' x 12' in size, capable of supporting the installation of one row of four (4) equipment racks.

3. Telecommunications Room Locations

A. The TIA Standards requires one IDF room per floor and it shall be located as close as possible to the center of the area being served, preferably in the core area.

B. Additional IDF rooms are required per floor when the floor area served exceeds 10,000 square feet or the horizontal distribution distance to the field device or telecom outlet exceeds 295 feet (or 90 meters).

C. Telecommunications rooms should not share a common wall with an electrical room due to

potential electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues. If it is imperative due to constraints to place both of these rooms adjacent, then a double wall with a 1 foot internal separation should be considered or the layout of the electrical room should preclude mounting of equipment on the common wall.

Telecommunications Pathways (i.e. Conduit/Raceways)

1. Outside Plant Underground Raceways A. Provide three (3) 4 inch underground conduits from the MDF/EF room to the nearest existing

manhole, which is part of the campus wide CU Telecommunications Ductbank system to support connectivity to campus-wide technology systems.

B. Consideration should be given to installation of a second, physically diverse underground conduit feed from the existing telecommunications ductbank system into the MDF/EF room to provide redundant connectivity into the new building.

2. Backbone Pathways A. Telecommunications pathways will need to be installed from the MDF room to each IDF room

within the building.

B. Provide a minimum of three (3) 4 inch conduits from the MDF room to each IDF riser within the building.

C. Provide a minimum of three (3) 4 inch conduit sleeves vertically between stacked IDF rooms.

D. Provide a telecommunications pathway up to the roof of the building to support future satellite antennas.

3. Horizontal Pathways A. Telecommunications pathways will need to be installed from telecom outlets and IP field devices

to the IDF room serving the floor.

B. Provide 4” square backboxes that are 2-1/8” deep with a 1” conduit installed to the nearest portion of the cable tray for all telecommunications outlets.

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D. Cable tray shall be ladder type aluminum tray with a 9” rung spacing and a width of 18 inches in main corridors and 12 inches in secondary cable tray segments. Cable trays shall be 4 inches in depth.

Telecommunications Backbone Cabling

1. Outside Plant Backbone Cables A. Furnish and install a 48-strand singlemode fiber cable and a 48-strand multimode fiber cable

from the MDF/EF room through the primary underground raceways to the nearest outside plant hub to provide fiber connections to the campus systems. The multimode fiber cable shall be OM4 50 micron laser optimized optical fiber.

B. Furnish and install a 48-strand singlemode fiber cable and a 48-strand multimode fiber cable from the MDF/EF room through the secondary underground raceways (if installed), to the nearest secondary outside plant hub to provide redundant fiber connections to the new building. The multimode fiber cable shall be OM4 50 micron laser optimized optical fiber.

C. Install fiber optic cable in a 1-1/4” innerduct end to end.

D. Furnish and install a copper backbone cable from the MDF / EF room through the primary

underground raceways to the nearest outside plant hub to provide copper connectivity into the new building. The copper cable will be either a 100-pair or 300-pair cable.

E. The copper backbone cable will support copper based analog systems and extended

demarcations into the building to support Century Link services.

2. Inside Plant Backbone Cables A. Furnish and install a 24-strand singlemode fiber cable and a 24-strand multimode fiber cable

from the MDF room to each IDF room in the building. The multimode fiber cable will be OM3 50 micron laser optimized optical fiber.

B. Install fiber optic cable in a 1-1/4” innerduct end to end.

C. Furnish and install a 50-pair or 100-pair copper backbone cable from the MDF room to each IDF room in the building.

Telecommunications Horizontal Cabling

1. IT Network Horizontal Cables

A. Category 6 UTP cable is the current standard for Housing and Dining Services (HDS) on campus for the horizontal cabling from telecom outlets and IP field devices to termination hardware in the IDF rooms.

2. CATV Drop Cables A. RG-6 Coaxial cable with a quad-shield shall be installed from the IDF rooms to the CATV outlets.

Telecommunications Outlets and Field Devices

Refer to the UCB Telecommunications Standards for details on provisioning new offices, classrooms and computer labs within the new Village Center.

1. Offices and Classrooms - Telecommunications Requirements

A. Telecommunications Outlets - New Offices / Single Occupancy

1. Provide a minimum of two telecommunications outlets, located on opposite walls, each with

two data jacks. Install two Category 6 horizontal cables to each outlet from the IDF room serving the area.

B. Telecommunications Outlets - New Offices / Shared Occupancy

1. Provide a minimum of two telecommunications outlets, located on opposite walls, each with

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office at distances of approximately every 12 feet. Install two Category 6 horizontal cables to each outlet from the IDF room serving the area.

C. Telecommunications Outlets - General Classroom

Each classroom is to be equipped with the following IT connectivity: 1. One (1) or more data connections (Category 6) for instructor use 2. One (1) data connection for each display device (e.g. projector/display) 3. One (1) or more data connections for primary AV equipment housing 4. One (1) telephone line 5. One (1) television coax connection (Campus Cable TV) 6. For classrooms equipped with data/video projectors or other displays, one (1) data jack shall

be installed for each projector/display location.

2. Wireless Access Points (WAPs) A. For ceiling mounted WAPs, install two Category 6 horizontal cables to each WAP from the IDF

room serving the area.

B. Provide WAPs at 200 foot centers on each floor, mounted in accessible ceilings. Telecommunications Room Provisioning The Telecommunications Rooms (MDF and IDFs) shall be provisioned with the following architectural and building facility elements as follows.

1. Telecommunications Rooms – Doors

A. IDF room doors shall be at least 3’-0” in width and hinged to swing outward to provide additional

useable space within the rooms.

B. The MDF room door shall be either 4’-0” in width, or shall be double doors that are hinged to swing outward to provide additional useable space within the room.

2. Telecommunications Rooms – Floor Loading and Finishing

Floor loading and finishes shall comply with the following: A. The floor rating under distributed loading should be planned for 200 pounds per square foot.

B. For the MDF room, the floor finish shall be anti-static Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT).

C. For the IDF rooms, the floor finish shall be sealed concrete.

3. Telecommunications Rooms – Ceilings Ceilings shall comply with the following: A. Ceilings shall be open to structure. Finished ceilings impede the installation of raceways and

cable pulling.

B. Hard, non-accessible ceilings shall not be used in telecommunications rooms under any circumstances.

C. Any ceiling protrusions (ventilation, sprinklers, etc.) must be placed to assure a minimum clearance height of 8 feet.

D. Water or drain pipes shall not pass through the telecommunications rooms unless directly required to support the equipment in the room.

4. Telecommunications Rooms – Walls

Walls shall comply with the following: A. Walls should extend from the finished floor to the structural ceiling (e.g., the slab) and carry a

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B. All walls shall be lined with ¾” fire retardant A/C plywood, mounted 1’-0” above the finished floor and to a height of 9'-0”. Plywood shall be either fire rated or covered with two coats of fire retardant paint. Paint shall be light in color to enhance lighting.

5. Telecommunications Rooms – Power

Electrical power requirements for the telecommunications rooms shall be based on approved equipment lists for the rooms when they are available. Provide the following minimum power: A. Provide a dedicated electrical panel in each telecommunications room.

B. Power for telecommunications and data network equipment in the TRs and ERs should be

provided by one (1) double duplex outlet with a dedicated 120VAC, 20A circuit and one (1) L530R outlet with a dedicated 120VAC, 30A circuit located 30 inches behind the relay rack on the wall.

C. In addition, convenience duplex power outlets should be placed at 6 foot intervals on the walls.

6. Telecommunications Rooms – Lighting Provide lighting that complies with the following: A. Provide telecommunications rooms with adequate and uniform lighting that provides a minimum

equivalence of 500 lux (50 foot-candles) when measured 3 feet above the finished floor to illuminate wall mounted equipment and the front and rear surfaces of racks and frames.

B. Locate lighting fixtures a minimum of 8 ft. 6 in. above the finished floor to light the front and rear of the racks / cabinets.

7. Telecommunications Rooms – HVAC

Provide HVAC cooling systems that comply with the following parameters. A. HVAC shall be provided on a 24 hours-per-day, 365 days-per-year basis.

B. The temperature and humidity shall be controlled to provide continuous operating ranges of 64

degrees F to 75 degrees F, with 30% to 55% relative humidity.

C. A positive pressure differential with respect to surrounding areas should be provided.

D. HVAC loads shall be based on approved equipment lists for the rooms when they are available. For IDF rooms, provide a minimum of approximately 3/4 to one ton of cooling per room. For the MDF room, provide a minimum of approximately 2 to 3 tons of cooling.

8. Telecommunications Rooms – Security

A. Provide card readers with electric locks on the telecommunications room doors to monitor and

control access into these spaces.

Recommendations for Telecommunications Grounding System

A Telecommunications Grounding and Bonding System shall be designed and installed for the project. This grounding system shall provide a uniform ground within the telecommunications rooms, to ensure safe and reliable operation of the communications and low-voltage equipment and systems.

Grounding shall meet the requirements and practices of applicable authorities or codes. In addition, the telecommunications grounding and bonding system shall conform with the ANSI-J-STD-607-A “Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications” standard. The following guidelines are provided for this system:

A telecommunications main grounding busbar (TMGB) shall be located in the MDF / EF room. A telecommunications grounding busbar (TGB) shall be located in each IDF room. A telecommunications bonding backbone (TBB) conductor shall be run from the TMGB in the MDF / EF room and be bonded to the main service ground in the Electrical room.





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A TBB shall be installed from the TMGB in the MDF / EF room and daisy chained to each IDF room within a building riser. Bond the TBB to the TMGB in the MDF /EF room and to each TGB in the IDF rooms. TBBs shall be installed in continuous lengths of not less than #3/0 AWG cable. The TMGB and TGBs shall be electrotin plated, with at least 12 #3 connection points and insulated from their supports. Provide a minimum size of 12" x 2" x 1/4" for the TMGB in the telecommunications room. Connection to the TMGB and TGBs should use two-hole compression connectors.

The Contractor will be responsible for grounding all telecommunication raceways per the NEC requirements. Within the telecommunications rooms the Contractor will be required to bond all equipment racks to the ground bar using a #6 AWG copper conductor. Additionally the Contractor will need to provide bonding straps at all connections between sections of the ladder rack within the room and bond the ladder rack system to the ground bar using a #6 AWG copper conductor.

Recommended Cabling Solutions

The end-to-end telecommunications cabling and termination hardware for the horizontal link must be a Mohawk / Hubbell Category 6 complaint solution.

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Security Narrative

Introduction These security systems design guidelines outline the electronic security systems, components, infrastructure, and design concepts intended to enhance security operations of the University of Colorado Boulder (UCB) Village Center, in Boulder CO. The purpose of this report is to provide a description of electronic security system parameters necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for all those persons and assets within the facilities. It is intended to provide valuable information to architects, engineers, contractors, technical and non-technical readers for the ongoing coordination efforts required for a successful completion of the project. Recommendations contained within this report are based on information obtained from UCB Village Center planning and programming documents, and from published UCB security construction standards. These design guidelines shall form the basis of the security design, cabling infrastructure, device placement, and functionality for the electronic security systems design for the UCB Village Center project. Design Objectives The security systems should be planned and designed to allow the Village Center, in concert with UCB facilities and campus security personnel, the operational flexibility to provide various levels of security, based on the threat level at a given time. The systems must further provide capability to deliver the highest quality technology today and in the future for system expansion and change. Security system design shall employ various security technologies. Integrated security systems must be capable to function independently if required, as well as be monitored and controlled from remote locations. These technologies shall include but may not be limited to access control, intrusion detection, duress alarm, and digital video surveillance and recording. These applications make it possible for security personnel to view activity both inside and outside the facilities from a central monitoring location or a network-connected security workstation at another location, so they can provide an appropriate response. For the project, security systems will be designed such that they may be monitored remotely by UCB campus security personnel and by UCB facilities staff. Care shall be taken to ensure that interior and exterior common circulation areas accessible to staff, students and public will be properly monitored. Electronic security control and monitoring applications shall be implemented where necessary to provide a safe and secure environment to the facility as a whole. Please note that this report is not designed as a specification, but rather as an outline to provide information on the electronic security system technology and design criteria parameters. Security Design and Construction Standards University of Colorado Boulder maintains published security system construction standards and design guidelines for the Campus. Security and technology design standards which shall apply to the Village Center project include:

UCB - HFS Facility Project Standards, Rev 6-3-2013 UCB - HDS Security Systems Standards & Design Guide, RevD June 2013 UCB - Office of Information Technology (OIT) Standards, Rev 2012 UCB - Materials and Construction Standards, most current Project design criteria from architectural program planning documents

These design and construction standards must be followed unless otherwise specifically identified and coordinated during the design phase. Some of the general UCB security construction standards are outlined below, as well as other system requirements which may be unique to the UCB’s new Village Center. The on-line Access Control System (ACS) will tie to the campus wide Software House (SWH) C-CURE 800 security management system, and utilize SWH iSTAR door controllers and peripheral equipment. SWH mag tripe card readers operate with UCB’s existing Campus OneCard credentials. Doors equipped with swipecard reader roximity or smart card reader. Door devices are to wire through a local SWH junctionbox above door,and be routed to nearest MDF/IDF room where door controllers and power supplies are located. Accesscontrol cabling jacket shall be purple in color, unless otherwise directed. ACS controllers installed in telecommunicationsMDF/ IDF rooms will connect to the campus LAN for communication with the SWH server. Security equipment located within MDF or IDF rooms must be validated with UCB HDS and OTI departments. Each access controlled door





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will typically be equipped with card reader, electrified lock, door position switch, and request to-exit-motion device (or hardware integral request-to-exit switch). All doors described as a card reader controlled access door will be outfitted with the standard equipment listed, unless specifically defined elsewhere to vary from this configuration. Generally, mag locks and shear locks shall not be used. It is recommended that controlled door request-to-exit devices be hardware integral type, wherever possible. Specific door hardware requirements for each controlled door location shall be coordinated with UCB. Campus wide, the ACS system is administered and maintained by UCB. The off-line access control system shall consist of Salto standalone battery powered electric locksets. These locksets will typically be mortise style locks, and new doors must be factory prepped to accept the Salto product. Final programming of the offline ACS locks is to be performed by . Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) equipment will be comprised of IP digital cameras which will integrate with UCB’s existing Milestone Network Video Management System. VSS servers, workstations, software licensing and network connectivity are provide by UCB . Security contractor shall provide all VSS peripheral devices such as system infrastructure and IP cameras. IP cameras are to be by Axis, and may be made up of both fixed field of view. IP cameras are to be HD quality, and be Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices. Camera network cablingshall typically be red, and shall pull to nearest IDF room, providing connectivity to the campus LAN. IP camera networkcabling shall terminate to UCB PoE network switches. The UCB campus video surveillance system is administered andmaintained by UCB. Campus security personnel may monitor the VSS through network connected client workstations,where authorized.

Security System Applications Electronic security systems provided for the Village Center shall be an extension of UCB campus security system infrastructure, as described earlier in the report. It is recommended that the facilities be provided with electronic security applications and equipment as listed below: Online ACS card reader access controlled doors:

Main entries Offices, as designated Classrooms, as designated Computer labs Other sensitive areas, where designated Pre-wiring for future reader in elevator cabs (includes machine room) Network cable to each access controlled door location for IP camera

Offline card reader access controlled doors:

Offices, as designated Classrooms, as designated Closets, as designated

Door status/alarm devices:

Access controlled doors Emergency egress doors





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Emergency call stations:

To be determined Video surveillance cameras:

Perimeter entries (typically on interior side) Reception desk Elevator cabs Public lobbies Loading docks Point of sale areas, as required Classrooms, as required

etwork cable to each access controlled door location for IP camera Security System Infrastructure

The security system cabling should generally share cable routes with that of the building structured network cabling system. The network cabling paths and riser locations generally provides the most direct route through a facility, and typically contain sufficient space for security cabling requirements.

Data cabling required for IP security cameras typically will be provided and installed by the Telecommunications Contractor, as specified under Division 27 Communications. This would be the recommended design and construction method for provisioning of the IP camera network cabling to support the VSS cabling infrastructure. UCB standards for network and security cabling types and jacket color must be adhered to.

Security cabling should never be exposed and should be contained in protective conduit wherever cable is accessible to vandalism, accidental damage, or where it traverses any unsecured space. Security cabling shall be plenum rated where required by codes.

The security pathway system should be coordinated with the electrical distribution system in order to maintain separation from motors or transformers, separation between parallel runs of telecommunications and electrical cabling, and separation from fluorescent lights.

Basic Security Conduit requirements:

Security systems cabling shall be installed in dedicated conduit. Security systems cabling shall not be installed with telecom or other low-voltage systems cabling. All security cabling located in in-accessible spaces shall be installed in conduit. All exposed security system cabling and shall be installed in conduit. All security system conduits shall be minimum ¾” unless otherwise required. All penetrations of rated walls shall be fire-stopped in an approved manner to prevent the passage of flame, smoke, and gas.

Security Equipment Locations

Head-end security control equipment shall generally be located in Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) rooms, or other technology rooms. Security equipment locations within IDF rooms must be validated with University HDS and OI departments during design phase. This equipment may include access control panels, intrusion detection panels, power supplies, network video recorders, mid-span PoE devices, and UPS units. Specific requirements and locations within the rooms will be determined during the design phase. All security cabling within IDF rooms shall be piped to wire gutters and or security equipment panels, unless otherwise noted.

Where designated within IDF rooms, it is anticipated a 4’x8’ section of wall space shall be reserved for security equipment, and supplied with fire treated plywood backboard. All security equipment in the room should be located away from potential sources of electro-mechanical interference (EMI) and water infiltration. Rack mounted security equipment may share space in telecommunication equipment racks, where appropriate, and as coordinated with UCB.

A minimum of one dedicated 120VAC 20A power circuit shall be required at each security wall board location and at each security equipment rack. Additional security power circuits may be required, as determined during the design phase.

In the event of loss of building power, all mission critical electronic security equipment requiring continuous 120VAC power shall be provided with back-up UPS units. All UPS units shall be stand-alone units dedicated for security, and shall be sized accordingly based on required run time.





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