Guiding Principles for Construction Projects
Heritage | Respect our heritage and historic assets. |
Community | Design facilities that encourage strong ties between the college and the broader community. |
Inclusion | Incorporate Universal Design principles that create an accessible and welcoming environment for everyone. |
Future Needs | Design multi-purpose structures that create and preserve spaces which allow for change and growth. |
Learning Environment | Create facilities and outdoor spaces that support modern methods of teaching and learning, and promote student and community engagement. |
Local Economic Growth | Invest in the local economy by employing local designers, construction workers, suppliers, vendors, and materials whenever feasible. |
Mission | Develop campuses and buildings that support our Vision, Mission and Values. |
Outdoor Environment | Complement the natural beauty and historic architecture of the area. |
Ease of Access | Provide inviting and accessible campuses encouraging various modes of travel and encompassing well-planned parking, signage, and lighting. |
Security & Safety | Incorporate best practices for emergency response, safety and security. |
Unified Sense of Place | Create welcoming spaces with unifying architectural and landscape themes that foster a sense of place for students and the community. Identify the perimeter of the campus to convey a feeling of “arrival.” |
Student Support Services | Provide accessible, convenient, and easily navigated spaces for student support services. |
Sustainability | Incorporate sustainability best practices such as site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor/outdoor environmental quality whenever feasible. |