This document outlines architectural standards for a senior secondary school. It provides requirements for various teaching spaces including standard classrooms, science labs, a library, auditorium, play areas, and gymnasium. It also includes standards for administrative spaces, sanitation facilities, and other support spaces. Requirements include the size, shape, floor area, and special provisions for different types of rooms. Ventilation, electrical services, and accessibility are also addressed according to their functions.

1. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

2. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
TEACHING AREA INCLUDES
STANDARD CLASS ROOM
65-70 SQ M
SUPPLEMENTARY ROOM
65-70 SQ M
EXTRA LARGE ROOMS (FOR HISTORY /
GEOGRAPHY)
ROOMS FOR SPECIAL COURSES
STUDENT
REQUIREMENT
• RECTANGULAR
• SQUARE
WINDOWS
REQUIREMENT
40-45 SQ M
• 2 M SQ PER HEAD
SHAPE
REQUIREMENT
85 SQ M
• ATLEAST AT ONE SIDE
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

3. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
• 1.8 – 2 M SQ
• 2.7 – 3.4 M
FLOOR AREA
REQUIREMENT
PER STUDENT
CLEAR HEIGHT
WIDTH OF
CORRIDORS
WIDTH OF
STAIRCASE
• 1.25 – 2 M
FOR LESS
THAN 180
PEOPLE
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
• 1.25
MINIMUM
• 2.5 M
MAXIMUM
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

4. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

5. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ONE ROOM FOR LANGUAGE
TEACHING SYSTEM – 80-85 sq m
ONE ROOM FOR MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENTS – 10-15 sq m
THREE ROOMS FOR TEACHING
MATERIALS – EACH 10-15 sq m
Language labs should be within or directly related to the general
purpose teaching area, and close to media centre and library.
The size of LT (listen/talk) and LSR (listen/ talk/record) labs is
approximately 80 sq. m ; booths 1*2 m.
Number of places/lab – 24-30, i.e 48-60 sq. m.
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

6. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

7. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
PHYSICS
CHEMISTRY
BIOLOGY
• One classroom – 5560 sq m
• One room for
collection and
materials – 30-35 sq
m
• One room for
preparation – 30-35
sq m
• One room for
demonstrations and
practicals – 70-75 sq
m
• One room for theory
and practical work
(80-85 sq m)
• One room for
preparation (30-35 sq
m)
• One room for
collection and
materials (30-35 sq
m)
• 2 rooms for science
groups (30-35 sq m)
• One classroom – 5560 sq m
• One room for
collection and
materials – 30-35 sq
m
• One room for
preparation – 30-35
sq m
• One room for
demonstrations and
practicals – 70-75 sq
m
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

8. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

9. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
VENTILATION –
Labs where chemicals are used must have artificial air supply
and extraction. Air changes per hour:
chem. Labs – 8
biology labs – 4
physics labs – 3 to 4 (in extraction area)
ELECTRIACAL SERVICESWhere a high number of connections and special supplies of
electricity are required, a separate transformer in the building is
essential. Electrical plant must be in a fireproof enclosure
without any other cables running through it
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

10. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Purpose: information centre for classwork, further education and leisure
and may be used by pupils, teachers and non-school users.
Library includes a conventional school library for pupils and teachers with
books and magazines, lending facilities, reading and workplaces.
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

11. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
AN IDEAL LIBRARY
Standard space requirement overall: 0.35 to 0.55 sq m per
pupil.
Book issues and return, 5 sq m per workplace and catalogue
space of 20 to 40 sq m.
Information: librarian 10 to 20 sq m.
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

12. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
SEATING CAPACITYIn general the maximum capacity of an auditorium depends on the format
selected. Other factors include levels, sightlines, circulation and seating
density as well as size and shape of platform/stage.
SIZE OF AUDITORIUMAn area of atleast 0.5 sq m per spectator is to be used for sitting spectators.
This number is derived from a seat width x row spacing of atleast 0.45 sq m
per seat , plus an additional minimum of 0.5m x 0.9m i.e. approximately 0.05
sq m per seat.
LENGTH OF ROWSA maximum of 16 seats per aisle . 25 seats per aisle is permissible if one side
exit door of 1 m width is provided per 3-4 rows.
EXITS, ESCAPE ROUTES1m wide per 150 people (minimum width 0.8m)
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

13. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
VOLUME OF ROOMThis is obtained on the basis of acoustic requirements as follows:
Playhouses approx. 4-5 cu m
Spectator, opera approx 6-8 cu m
STAGE FORMSThere are three stage forms: full stage, small stage and set areas.
Full stage: Stage area > 100 sq m
Stage ceiling > 1m above top of proscenium arch
An essential feature of a full stage is an iron safety curtain which separates the
stage from the auditorium in the event of an emergency.
Small Stage: Area no more than 100 sq m
No stage extension (secondary stages)
Stage ceiling not more than 1m above top of proscenium
Small stages do not require an iron safety curtain.
Set areas: Raised acting areas in rooms without ceiling projection.
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

14. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Play makes a fundamental contribution to the development of a child’s personality. It is
mainly through play that small children adapt to their environment. Play areas must be
varied, changing and changeable. They must meet children’s needs. Play is a social
experience, through it children learn to understand the consequences of their
behaviour.
REQUIREMENTS OF PLAY AREAS:
Traffic Safety
No Pollution
Adequate Sunshine
Ground Water Level not too high
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

15. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
GYMNASIUM: 1 EXERCISE AREA – 15 X 27 M
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TYPE OF
SPORT
NET USABLE AREA
PERMISSIBLE DIMENSIONS
STANDARD DIMENSIONS
LENGTH (M)
LENGTH(M)
WIDTH (M)
WIDTH (M)
BADMINTON
13.4
6.1
13.4
6.1
BASKETBALL
24-28
13-15
28
15
BOXING
4.9-6.1
4.9-6.1
6.1
6.1
CRICKET
29.12-33.12
3.66-4.0
33.12
4.0
30-50
15-25
40
20
FOOTBALL
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

16. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATION
1 STAFFROOM
80-85 SQ M
1 STAFF STUDY
100-105 SQ M
1 OFFICE FOR HEAD
20-25 SQ M
1 OFFICE FOR DEPUTY HEAD
20-25 SQ M
1 OFFICE
15-20 SQ M
1 PTM ROOM
20-25 SQ M
1 CARETAKER’S ROOM
20-25 SQ M
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

17. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
 The
number of toilets, urinals and wash-basins
required is based on total number of pupils and
separated according to sex, should be as set out
in the local school building guidelines.
 Sanitary installations with direct daylight and
ventilation are preferable.
 Horizontal and vertical circulations usually
doubles as an emergency escape routes. Escape
routes must have a clear width of minimum
1m/150 people.
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER

18. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS FOR A SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Number of urinals – half of
WC’s.
Number of lavatories – 1 for
every 50 pupils.
for more than 300 students – 1
lavatory for every 100 pupil.
In gymnasium or school number
of shower rooms – half of the
pupils of the largest class using
pool at any time.
Drinking fountains – 1 tank for
50 pupils, but at least 1 tank On
each floor.
1WC fixture for every 35 pupils.
CO-ORDINATOR NAME – AR. SACHIN CHANDRA
PRESENTED BY – STUTI
B.ARCH (BCM) 4TH SEMESTER