Predesign
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All required deliverables submitted.
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Consistent with DSC Architectural Design Standards. ___
Architectural Design Program documentation aligns with Project Management Information System ( PMIS) and Budget is incorporated. ___
Contextual Design demonstrated:
- Appropriate contextual design (site/building character) established early the Predesign stage of a project.
- 2006 NPS Management Policies for Architecture:
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Visitor and administration facilities that are necessary, appropriate, and consistent with the conservation of park resources and values.
- Facilities:
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Harmonious with park resources:
- Structures associated as NPS facilities usually do not compete with or detract from the landscape but fit harmoniously into the landscape.
- Iconic design proposals with exaggerated, dramatic or overly-expansive interior volumes, unless environmentally beneficial for comfort or for functional use, are not the normal desirable design solutions for NPS facilities.
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Compatible with natural processes.
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Aesthetically pleasing.
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Functional.
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Energy and water efficient.
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Cost-effective.
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Universally designed.
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As welcoming as possible to all segments of the population.
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Park facilities and operations - all sizes - demonstrate environmental leadership by incorporating sustainable practices to the maximum extent practicable.
- Integrating Architecture and Aesthetics: Appropriate design solutions that are sensitive to -
- Scale/proportion, mass, line, shape, colors, texture, shade/shadow, light/dark, appropriate space (area/volume), symmetry/asymmetry, balance, pattern/rhythm, contrast, theme/variation, coherence, unity, fenestrations, use of materials, complex/simple design, mood/emotional enhancement, metaphor/symbolic.
- Logical and appropriate arrival sequence for a quality visitor experience.
- Harmony between technology and nature desirable.
- Timeless building solution that is appropriate for the park.
- Design is compatible and meets park's established design guidelines, architectural theme and/or existing structures.
- Building in problems with regard to maintenance, energy costs and weather issues have been prevented.
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Project Program, specifically the Architectural Program addresses the following:
- Dark Sky Preservation.
- Natural Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management (Director's Order 47).
- Potential exterior noise generation from building mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)/chillers, compressors, and/or exhaust fans.
- Appropriate location for bus parking areas with idling buses.
- Appropriate location for exterior group gathering/staging areas.
- For indoor noise quality with HVAC equipment, sound/vibration control per the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Handbook.
- Acoustical performance for classrooms and other critical learning spaces to meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard S 12.60.
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM):
- Prevention of Hanta Virus addressed.
- Bird roosting/nesting issues addressed.
- Bat nesting issues addressed.
- IPM for insect pests specifically for museum repositories.
- Bird Friendly Design for structures with large glass areas.
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Verify that all innovative sustainable concepts, as practical as possible for the project, have been explored and included in the NPS Project Sustainability Checklist and Project Program. ___
Space Planning Issues:
- Functions for the proposed facility are appropriate.
- Square footages for the proposed functions are appropriate taking into account space needed for circulation, required equipment and accessibility.
- Functional diagrams illustrate logical and efficient adjacencies for the proposed facility.
Schematic Design
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All required deliverables submitted.
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Consistent with DSC Architectural Design Standards. ___
Graphic code analysis with notes as determined by egress requirements.
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Coordination between Schematic Design building floor plans, elevations, and sections.
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Basis of Design Report (BDR) include, as applicable, the following:
- Dark Sky Preservation addressed.
- Natural Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management addressed.
- Integrated Pest Management incorporated into design.
- Prevention of Hanta Virus.
- Bird roosting/nesting issues.
- Bird Friendly Design addressed.
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Confirm that Integrated Design Process continues through Schematic Design.
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Site Development Issues:
- Correct building orientation for maximum sustainability.
- Integration of site and building.
- Views (Screen unsightly views, take advantage of views, preserve views).
- Managing groups is addressed.
- Limit wayfinding signage on site.
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Building Design Issues:
- Design solution that is climate responsive.
- Consider visitation surges and impacts on facility (restroom areas).
- Excessive interior volumes created. Are functions dictating ceiling heights?
- Opportunities for maximum daylighting explored.
- Logical and convenient locations for automatic door opener push plates for users.
- Security level for facility considered (Threat/Risk Assessment).
- Visitor circulation pattern logical and efficient.
- All innovative Schematic Design concepts have been explored to create a quality visitor experience.
- Logical and efficient functional adjacencies have continued through Schematic Design.
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Roof Design Issues:
- Appropriate roofing material considered taking into account climate, storm events, maintenance, and repairs/replacement.
- Appropriate roof slopes.
- Roof tie-off system needed for safety of the maintenance staff.
- Controlled roof run-off (gutter/downspout system, rain garden areas, harvesting for irrigation or non-potable reuse).
- Complex roof design creates flashing issues.
- Roof penetrations locations considered for visual impacts.
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Sustainability Issues:
- Sustainability continues to be explored through Schematic Design - "Pushing the envelope of sustainability".
- Trash recyclable center and receptacles are provided and identified on drawings.
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Exhibit Issues:
- Verify that exhibit designers are part of the design team early in the project.
- Verify exhibit plan has been integrated into the Schematic Design concept early to create a quality visitor experience.
- Large scale exhibits are addressed (installation, lighting, potential glare on glass areas, materials, maintenance, etc.).
Design Development (DBB or DB)
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All required deliverables submitted.
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Consistent with DSC Architectural Design Standards. ___
Post-Investment Review Board ( IRB) recommendations are incorporated. ___
Design Development Drawings:
- Compliance Drawings clearly indicate proposed impacts of recommended treatments.
- Cover sheet is used, clearly indicating park boundaries, limits of proposed work, and any historic district boundaries.
- Drawings comply with DSC CAD/BIM & Drafting Standards (Computer Aided Design/Building Information Modeling).
- Organization of discipline drawings such as civil, landscape architectural, architectural, followed by structural, then HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical complies with Director's Order 10A.
- Adaptive-Use floor plans clearly distinguish old from new.
- Sheet with Fire Safety Plan and code analysis notation (American Institute of Architects (AIA) format).
- Site property lines and existing conditions match with surveyor civil drawings.
- Building location meets all setback requirements, zoning codes, and deed restrictions.
- Elevation points match with site, civil, landscape, architectural and structural drawings.
- Demolition instructions are clear on what to remove and what to remain, and are coordinated with design documents.
- Architectural space requirements are commensurate with ductwork, conduit, piping, light fixtures, elevators, and other equipment.
- All plans, elevations and details are accessibility Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS) compliant where required.
- Orientation of all site, floor, and ceiling plans is consistent.
- Large-scale plans and sections match small scale plans and sections.
- Locations of columns, bearing walls, grid lines and overall building dimensions match structural.
- Equipment room or areas are commensurate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
- Modern structural, mechanical, and electrical components are hidden behind historic surfaces to the greatest extent possible.
- Locations of expansion joints on floors and elevations match the structural drawings.
- Exterior and interior lighting concept follows International Dark Sky Association Guidelines.
- Interior lighting concept appropriate for the tasks.
- Proposed lighting fixtures appropriate for the proposed architectural theme.
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Outline Specifications (Divisions 2 through 14) clearly reflect overview of treatment and quality that is presented in the drawings.
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Products documented in the Product File are appropriate for the project and climate conditions.
100% Draft Construction Documents (DBB) or 100% Draft Design-Build Construction Documents (DB)
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All required deliverables submitted.
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Consistent with DSC Architectural Design Standards. ___
Construction Drawings:
- Documents coordinated prior to submittal.
- Cross-referencing on drawings is correct.
- Building elevations match floor plans and have the same scale.
- Building sections match elevations, plans, and structural drawings.
- Building plan match lines are consistent on architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings.
- Structural member locations are commensurate architecturally.
- Chases match on structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings.
- Section and detail call-outs are proper and accurately cross-referenced. Location of details and call-outs on detail sheets, such as left to right, and top to bottom, is consistent.
- Reflected architectural ceiling plans match with structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical plans.
- Columns, beams, and slabs are shown and noted on elevations and sections.
- Door schedule information matches plans, elevations, fire rating, and specifications
- Cabinets and millwork will fit in available space.
- Cabinets and millwork are accessible for both visitors and staff.
- Through-the-wall flashing and weep holes are provided where moisture may penetrate the outer material.
- Appropriate flashing materials and gauges are selected.
- Walls, ceilings, fire and smoke dampers are fire rated as required.
- Miscellaneous metals are detailed, noted, and coordinated with the Specifications.
- The limits, types, and details of insulation are coordinated with design documents.
- Thermal breaks included at fenestration; manufactured components and custom installations.
- Thermal barriers included at rim joists, and at exposed foundations (between ground line and insulated exterior wall systems).
- Perimeter insulation is continuous along foundation extending to sub-grade.
- The limits, types, and details of roofing are coordinated with design documents.
- All window walls, expansion joints, and weeps are provided as required.
- Dew point locations in walls, roofs, and terraces have been determined, and vapor retarders have been provided where required.
- Paint and material colors are in the finish schedule on the drawings or in the specifications where appropriate.
- Appropriate glazing materials such as tempered, laminated, etc., are indicated in drawings and specifications where required.
- Paint samples are taken from un-weathered locations, and used to match modern paints to historic colors.
- Drain-back piping of fire sprinkler systems is coordinated with architectural spaces, structural members, mechanical drainage piping and ductwork, and electrical fixtures and equipment.
- As part of NPS sustainable "Green Parks" and plastic bottle reduction program, verify that a water bottle filling station is integrated into drinking fountain units.
- Excessive mounting heights for light fixtures that create issues for re-lamping for maintenance staff requiring special equipment such as lifts.
- Verify that exterior and interior lighting concept still appropriate for the tasks.
- Verify that dark sky guidelines are applied to exterior and interior lighting concept.
- Verify that proposed lighting fixtures selected are appropriate for the architectural theme.
- Verify efficient use of space.
- Verify elimination or mitigation of confined space hazards and situations.
- Identify any space that by design or construction that has limited openings for entry and exit or the potential of unfavorable ventilation that could concentrate dangerous air contaminants.
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Specifications:
- Specifications follow NPS format and include contract price or bid schedule.
- Appropriate treatment and "quality" of materials is represented in the Specifications.
- References to "owner" instead of "Government."
- References to "Architect" or "Engineer" instead of "Contracting Officer".
- Specified products in accordance with the Buy American Act.
- Coordinated Division 1 Specifications with the park.
- Use of pure hydraulic lime mortar for structural applications, such as concrete block walls-it does not have adequate strength.
- Applying paint to weathered wood without a wood stabilizer-it does not adhere.
- Applying exterior Alkyd paint primers and top coats-they promote the growth of mildew.
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Sustainable Issues:
- Gutter with screens, downspouts, filter devices, prewash downspouts, collection piping and cisterns are provided for rain water harvesting systems.
- Tern-coated stainless steel roofing used for roofing material when using rain water harvesting systems due to less surface corrosion and metal content in the runoff water.
- Control roof runoff to prevent exterior wall damage and icing conditions at paving areas.
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Accessibility Issues:
- Final locations of automatic door opener push plates are logical and convenient for accessibility users.
100% Complete Construction Documents (DBB) or 100% Complete Design-Build Construction Documents (DB)
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All required deliverables submitted.
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All review comments from 100% Draft Review satisfactorily resolved.
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