ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY and EASY MAINTENANCE LAW BUILDINGS
Howard Levo, Catholic University
Stephen Margeton, Catholic University
I. Architectural approaches to designing environmentally friendly academic buildings.
II. Designing easy maintenance academic buildings
A. Why is maintenance important in building design?
B. How do you keep your building "beautiful" and operating efficiently?
C. What is the importance of including (considering) maintenance issues in the early planning phases of your construction project?
D. How do you convey the proper information about maintenance issues to the building designer?
E. Why should a university building maintenance department be involved in your new building planning process?
F. Specific building maintenance considerations
1. Building envelope
2. Building systems
a. HVAC system
b. Electrical power
c. Lighting
d. Plumbing
3. Building interiors
a. Floors
b. Walls and ceilings
c. Windows and doors
4. Other important building features:
a. Loading dock
b. Other delivery entrances
c. Food service
d. Entertainment spaces
e. Cleaning staff requirements
f. Parking and storage areas
III. Practical maintenance problems with law buildings
1. Typical wall and floor problems:
a. Paint and wall coverings in student and public areas
b. Repainting schedule
c. Protection for doors and corners
d. Floors
i. Carpeting
ii. Natural finishes
2. Cleaning contracts
a. Night cleaning crew
b. Day crew
i. Regular cleaning
ii. Event set-up
iii. Late afternoon cleaning/evening class
3. Classrooms
a. General cleaning
b. Classroom set-up each day
4. Furniture
a. Good fabrics which take a beating/cleaning
b. Laminates where possible
c. Schedule furniture touch-up when necessary
5. Courtyard pool service
6. Security