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U <br /> HVAC Zones - individual climate controls for each office/ space <br /> Separate environments for pools , gym , classrooms & administrative offices . <br /> Prevent pool chemicals from permeating other areas . <br /> Operable windows . <br /> Data lines <br /> Bicycle storage <br /> Designated Recycling & Garbage area outside of the building . <br /> Room with copiers , fax , computers , network etc , centrally located with adequate <br /> room for storage . <br /> Large storage area near loading dock for cartons of paper & other supplies . <br /> .Maintenance & Repair Shop- more than just a janitorial closet , need a <br /> , <br /> workbench & place to store tools . <br /> Janitorial closets need water & sinks ( .talk with Janitorial Staff re : their needs ) <br /> Diaper Changing Stations in men & women ' s rest rooms . <br /> Think out Fire & Alarm Systems before building is designed . <br /> Concrete rather than asphalt where ever possible . <br /> Use any large boulders unearthed in excavation to build, an outdoor climbing <br /> area . <br /> Make all entrance areas as welcoming as possible . <br /> Commercial kitchen <br /> Areas for Exercise equipment <br /> Large need for more room for Camps ( pre-school , day camps, after school ) . <br /> Decks to overlook wooded areas4at the site . <br /> Water reclamation ? Gray water? Operating costs 'for pool , for the rest of <br /> structure . <br /> Pool chemicals vs , * Ozone- what is best? -Want to use a proven technology only. <br /> , Environmental Issues- Wise choices in building materials; daylighting, , <br /> photovoltics - sp? ? ?? <br /> Public transportation that supports the facilities programs . <br /> Facility that doesn't leach costs after completion . , : ; . � :. . <br /> * Design to increase broad appeal of the facility. . <br /> Special attention to design of mechanical & plumbing systems- current facility <br /> grossly inadequate . <br /> Some type aof vapor *barrier betweEn wet & dry aariaag . . <br /> Design space for increase in staff4throughout entire facility . <br /> SPECIAL POPULATIONS <br /> Multi-component recreational / therapeutic pool <br /> Lift for pool entry & exit 4 W& f 4 ' 0 4 0 . , <br /> Higher water temperature in pool <br /> Heating system that keeps . the. water temperature constant. . " o : .. <br /> Locker rooms large enough too accommodate more than one wheelchair ate a =� <br /> time . . . <br /> 4 is Sinks , toilets , obenches6etc , sized* fQr children as well as adults . <br /> Covered walkway & drop off area large enough to accommodated a school / <br />