The document discusses plans to redesign classrooms at Golden Gate University. It covers key elements of classroom design including furniture, storage, technology, utilities, and materials. Examples of best practices from GGU and other design guidelines are provided. Specific components are discussed for each area, such as movable and reconfigurable desks and chairs for furniture, and ensuring strong wireless network access and sufficient power outlets for technology. The next steps in the process are also mentioned.

1. Golden Gate University
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2. Phasing 7A-7D: Classroom Redesign
Agenda
I. Introduction
II. Classroom Design
• Furniture
• Storage
• Technology
• Utilities
• Circulation
• Materials
III. Next Steps
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I. Introduction
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4. Classroom Design
Key Elements
Key Elements
I. Classrooms belong to the University, not a specific school or group. As
such, they should have a standard level of performance and quality.
II. Classroom design should be forward-thinking and support the
University’s pedagogical stance towards practice-ready education.
III. All design elements should be mindful of the original architecture of the
building at 536 Mission Street, and help support the Brutalist aesthetic.
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5. Classroom Design
Key Elements
Key Outcomes for Today
What are the essential components of a classroom at Golden Gate
University?
What are some of the components that are not essential but good to
have?
What do we want in some rooms that can be modular/mobile, and
possibly moved from room to room?
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II. Classroom Design
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7. Classroom Design
Best Practices
Best Practices - GGU
• 3208 (1,307 SF, tiered)
• 3214 (1,539 SF, tiered)
• 3201 (1,589 SF)
• 3205 (513 SF)
Room 3208
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8. Design Guidelines 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOMS
Classroom Design
Best Practices
21st Century Classroom Components
Illustrative Example
Best Practices - OUSD Design Running Water
Large-Capacity,
Multi-Use Conduits
Guidelines
T
Acoustic Tiles Transparent Entrance
F
Speakers and
District-wide Classroom Design
A
Distributed Sound Mounts for Teaching
Permanent & Wall Surfaces
Guidelines for Oakland Unified
R
Secure Storage
(Cabinets or
School District.
D
Closets)
Network Access
Teacher Station Portable Storage
Adequate Re-configureable
Power Furniture Intercom/Phone
& Wiring
Artificial Lighting Controls
Classrooms must be at least 960 SF, as per the Title 5 California Code of Regulations. Rooms larger than
1,000 SF require two exits. Refer to http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/fa/sf/title5regs.asp and the Educational
Specifications for further information about minimum specifications of performance.
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9. Classroom Design
Design Components
Design Components
• Furniture
• Storage
• Technology
• Utilities
• Circulation
• Materials
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10. Classroom Design
Furniture
Furniture
• Desks
• Moveable
• Reconfigurable for lecture and small group work
• Narrower
• No modesty panels to allow for group work
• Desks with built-in outlets
• Chairs
• Moveable
• Comfortable chairs
• Soft covering, adjustable up and down, arm rests
• Teacher’s Podium
• Moveable
• Side Table
• Moveable
• For demonstration items
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11. Classroom Design
Storage
Storage
• Casework
• Closets
• Mobile Storage
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12. Classroom Design
Technology
Technology
• Computer (w/ wireless mouse) • Storage
• Multiple USB ports • Permanent
• Projector • Portable
• Mounting? • Phone
• Document Camera • Video-conferencing tool
• DVD Player • Large Clock
• Placement? • Recycling, Trash, & Compost
• Whiteboard
• On every wall
• Blackboard
• Keep or remove? Specialty
rooms with blackboards?
• “Too hard to read”
• Smartboard
• Consider evolving
technologies..
• Printer
• Wireless
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13. Classroom Design
Utilities
Utilities
• Network Access • Replicate treatment used for
• All classrooms should have GGU Center Room 6211
strong network access • Artificial
• Classrooms should be WIFI • Provide good light conducive
enabled to learning (white light)
• Power & Wiring • Standardize fixtures with
• All classrooms should have a existing - use 6-West as a
sufficient amount of outlets (one precedent
• Dim and zone controls
per seat)
• Ground outlets? • Acoustics
• Wall outlets? • Distributed sound
• Classrooms should have a • Speakers?
sufficient number of USB ports • Climate
• Lighting • HVAC
• Natural • Adjustable temperature?
• Provide windows where • AC blows in “one place”
possible • Water
• Windows should have shades • Water fountain
to reduce glare and
overheating
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14. Classroom Design
Hallways & Adjacencies
Hallways & Adjacencies
• Doors & Entryways
• Secure, lockable
• Standardized (Color, style, hardware, etc.)
• View panel in/next to door
• Storage Rooms
• Bulletin Board
• Outside door of classroom
• Show classroom availability and schedule
• Post announcements
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15. Classroom Design
Materials
Materials
• Walls • “because of allergies”
• Support acoustics • Hallways
• Clean/refurbish/replace existing • Cork flooring - use 5th Floor
fabric on walls Elevator Lobby as precedent
• Wainscot protection?
• Light, calming wall colors • Ceiling
• HVAC
• Flooring • Ceiling conduits for electrical
• Classrooms • Acoustic panels?
• Standardize with existing • Aesthetic paneling?
rooms • Exposed ducts are “ugly”
• General Classrooms -
use 3-West rooms as • Art/Photos
precedents
• 5th Floor Auditorium -
use 6-West rooms as
precedents
• Hard material, not carpeting
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16. Phasing 7A-7D: Classroom Redesign
III. Next Steps
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