Concept Development - Windward Community College Library

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER 

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT REPORT 

VOLUME I: PLANNING & CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 

PROJECT NO. CC-02-6188 

APRIL 2004 

1357 KAPIOLANI BOULEVARD 

HONOLULU, HAWAII 96814

VOLUME I CONTENTS 

I. INTRODUCTION 

A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

B. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT REPORT 

C. ELEMENTS OF THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT REPORT 

D. PROJECT METHODOLOGY 

Figure 1 Existing Land Use 

II. 

SUMMARY OF GENERAL PLANNING REFERENCES 

A. INTRODUCTION 

B. PLANNING DOCUMENTS 

1. Plan Review Use Resolution 

2. Master Plan Report Dated April 22, 1989 

3. Urban Design Guidelines Dated November 30, 1995 

4. Parking Implementation Plan 

5. State Historical Preservation 

6. Environmental Assessment 

C. WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE – EXISTING CONDITIONS 

1. Overall Campus Land Use 

2. Vehicular Circulation and Parking 

3. Pedestrian Circulation 

4. Landscaping and Open Space 

5. Views 

6. Site Utilities 

Figure II.1 

Figure II.2 

Figure II.3 

Figure II.4 

Existing Land Use 

Existing Vehicular Pedestrian Circulation 

Existing Vegetation & Open Space 

Existing Underground Utilities 

III. 

THE LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER 

A. OVERVIEW OF THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PROCESS 

B. LIBRARY OF THE FUTURE/VISION

C. PROJECT SUCCESS CRITERIA/GOALS 

1. Planning 

2. Technology 

3. Library Environments 

D. FACILITIES PROGRAM: Exhibit III.1 – SUMMARY OF SPATIAL 

REQUIREMENTS 

E. CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU LAND USE ORIDNANCE: 

PRELIMINARY ZONING INFORMATION 

1. Preliminary Zoning Information 

2. Exhibit III.2 Parking Stall Summary 

3. Exhibit III.3 Parking Stall Calculation 

F. PRELIMINARY BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS 

1. Applicable Building Code 

2. Occupancy Groups 

3. Type of Construction 

4. Allowable Areas 

5. Allowable Building Height 

6. Occupancy Separation 

7. Fire Resistive Requirements for Building Elements 

G. FINAL CONCEPT DESIGN (EARLY SCHEMATICS) 

1. Site Analysis 

2. Architectural Design Concept 

H. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 

Figure III.1.1 Topography 

Figure III.1.2 Existing Underground Utilities 

Figure III.1.3 Sun/Wind 

Figure III.1.4 Existing Overhead Utilities 

Figure III.1.5 Site Amenities 

Figure III.2.1 Aerial Perspective 

Figure III.2.2 Site Plan February 

Figure III.2.3 First Level Floor Plan 

Figure III.2.4 Second Level Floor Plan 

Figure III.2.5 Third Level Floor Plan 

Figure III.2.6 Site Section Looking North 

Figure III.2.7 Building Section A-A Looking South 

Figure III.2.8 Building Section B-B Looking North 

Figure III.2.9 East Site Elevation 

Figure III.2.10 Exterior Building Elevations, West and East 

Figure III.2.11 Exterior Building Elevations, North and South

IV. 

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA 

A. INTRODUCTION 

B. SUMMARY OF EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS AND UTILITIES 

1. Overview 

2. Parking, Circulation and Accessibility 

3. Site Grading 

4. Geotechnical Survey 

5. Water System 

6. Wastewater System 

7. Storm Drainage System 

8. Sustainable Design 

C. LANDSCAPE 

1. Overview 

2. Design Parameters 

3. Plant List 

4. Irrigation System 

D. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING 

1. Overview 

2. Design Criteria 

E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

1. Overview 

2. HVAC 

3. Plumbing 

4. Fire Protection 


F. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 

1. Overview 

2. HECO Requirements 

3. Existing Site Conditions 

4. On-Site Power & Communications 



Figure IV.1 

Figure IV.2 

Figure IV.3 

Figure IV.4 

Figure IV.5 

New Parking 

Barrier Free Concept Plan 

Water Supply Proposed Relocation 

Proposed Wastewater Relocation 

Storm Water Proposed Relocation

V. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES 

A. OVERVIEW 

Exhibit V.1 LEED® Certification Summary 

VI. 

VII. 

VIII. 

IMPLEMENTATION & STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION 

COST 

Exhibit VI.1 Statement of Probable Construction Cost 

REFERENCES 

APPENDICES 

APPENDIX A: 

APPENDIX B: 

APPENDIX C: 

APPENDIX D: 

APPENDIX E: 

PLAN REVIEW USE (PRU) ASSESSMENT AND CITY 

AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU REVIEW COMMENTS 

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP NOTES AND DOCUMENTS 

MEETING NOTES 

COPY OF WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT 

CORRESPONDENCE – STATE HISTORIC 

PRESERVATION including: 

1. Alternate Site Plans 

2. Rendering of Proposed Building and Its Impact on 

Site

The Learning Resource Center at Windward Community College 


I. INTRODUCTION 

A. Project Description 

The Physical Facilities, Planning and Construction Office for the Community 

Colleges of the University of Hawaii has contracted LEO A DALY to prepare a 

Project Development Report (PDR) for The Learning Resource Center at 

Windward Community College in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The proposed facility will 

house the Library, The Learning Center (TLC), Computing Services, Instructional 

Media Services, and administrative and support areas. These departments are 

currently located in separate facilities throughout the campus, and will be 

integrated into a new single facility which will optimize space and staff through 

efficient sharing of common areas. 

A Plan Review Use (PRU) application and related Master Plan documents were 

approved by a Resolution of the City and County Council of Honolulu in 1994. 

The Learning Resource Center is envisioned as a two-three-story structure with 

sloped clay tile roofs and a stucco exterior in keeping with the Spanish 

Mediterranean architectural style already established on the campus. The 

proposed facility is located on the same site designated in the approved Master 

Plan for the campus. The proposed net floor area is approximately 63,000 

square feet; projected gross floor area is approximately 81,793 square feet. 

B. Objectives of the Project Development Report 

The Project Development Report has the following goals: 

• to verify, document and refine the space and adjacency requirements 

established in the Educational Specifications. 

• to prepare an architectural design concept implementing the Program Plan, 

which is compliant with guidelines for governmental regulations and 

standards for accessibility, as well as compliance with historical, aesthetic, 

environmental, sustainable and utility considerations. 

• to prepare a preliminary cost estimate for both the design and the 

construction of The Learning Resource Center. 

• to publish a report documenting the planning and design criteria. 

• to accomplish all of the above within the guidelines and provisions of the 

approved Plan Review Use resolution and related Five-Year Master Plan and 

Urban Design Guidelines for Windward Community College. 

C. Elements of the Project Development Report 

The two-volume Project Development Report is organized as follows: 

University of Hawaii Community Colleges April 2004 

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Volume I: Planning and Concept Development 

• Summary of Documents and Conditions Guiding the Planned Facility 

• Summary of Program Planning 

• Implications of Land Use Ordinance Requirements 

• Preliminary Building Code Analysis 

• Early Schematic Concept Design of the Facility 

• Environmental Analysis of the Facility 

• Preliminary Engineering Design Criteria 

• Sustainable Design Guidelines 

• Implementation Schedule 

• Probable Construction Cost 

• References 

• Appendices 

Volume II: Program Planning 

• Requirements for the Learning Resource Center and the Campus in General 

• Summary of Assignable and Non-Assignable Square Footage Requirements 

by Building Function 

• Functional Relationship Diagrams Denoting Space Requirements and 

Adjacencies 

• Program Characteristics with Descriptions of Area Uses, Design 

Considerations, and Furniture and Equipment Quantities and Dimensions 

D. Project Methodology 

The objectives of this Project Development Report were accomplished by 

following a work plan that included the following events, some of which occurred 

sequentially, others in parallel with one another: 

Meetings with the Windward Community College Directors/Coordinators of the 

four areas comprising the new Learning Resource Center: the Library, The 

Learning Center (TLC), Computing Services, and Instructional Media Services to 

determine the programming requirements of each. 

• Compilation of the Educational Specifications for all four areas by the Head 

Librarian. 

• Site trips to mainland libraries led by LEO A DALY’s expert in the planning and 

design of libraries. 

• Site studies through photographs and physical measurements. 

• Meetings with the Physical Facilities, Planning and Construction Office for the 

Community Colleges of the University of Hawaii, The State Historic Office of 

Preservation, the State OEQC Environmental Assessment Planner, the City 

Plan Review Use (PRU) Planner, the Fire Marshall of the City and County of 

Honolulu, members of the Outdoor Circle’s Kaneohe, Hawaii Branch. 





• Three (3) “round table” interactive sessions with representatives of the 

University of Hawaii Community Colleges, Windward Community College 

department directors, administrative staff, as well as staff and consultants of 

LEO A DALY representing the disciplines of architecture, interior design, 

planning, mechanical and electrical engineering. The “round tables” were 

facilitated by an architect from LEO A DALY specializing in the planning and 

design of libraries. 

• The results of this planning and concept development process are 

documented in this report. 





II. 

SUMMARY OF GENERAL PLANNING REFERENCES 

A. Introduction 

In accordance with the City and County of Honolulu, Land Use Ordinance, 

Sections 3.160 and 8.30, the Department of Accounting and General Services, 

State of Hawaii, applied for a Plan Review Use to construct new buildings, 

renovate existing buildings and develop related infrastructure improvements at 

Windward Community College. The campus is approximately 64 acres and 

located in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii. The Tax Map Key is 4-5-23: portion of 2. 

The Plan Review Use Application included the Plan Review Use for a Five Year 

Master Plan, the Master Plan Report, Urban Design Plan and Guidelines, 

Landscape Plan, Signage Plan, Lighting Plan and Parking Implementation Plan. 

The City & County of Honolulu, City Council approved the PRU application on 

May 4, 1994. 

The Project Development Report acknowledges the provisions of the PRU 

resolution/Master Plan guidelines in the development of a comprehensive facility 

program and the architectural design concept for The Learning Resource Center 

at Windward Community College. These general planning documents and 

contents are referenced but not attached with this report. 

B. Planning Documents 

1. Plan Review Use Resolution 

The Plan Review Use (PRU) documents consist of two volumes: Volume 

1 and Volume 2 associated with a Five-Year Master Plan for Windward 

Community College. The documents where prepared by Okita, Kunimitsu 

& Associates, Inc. in May 1992. The Plan Review Use (PRU) establishes 

the development and master planning guidelines for Windward 

Community College (WCC) campus as required by the City & County of 

Honolulu, Land Use Ordinance. 

Volume 1 

Part 1 Application Information 

Part 2 Narrative Description 

Part II-A Project Description 

Part II-B Applicant’s Justifications 

Part II-C Infrastructure Requirements 

Part II-D Environmental Requirements 

Part II-E Impacts 

Part II-F Social Impact Requirements 


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Appendices 

A Transportation Study Report 

B Environmental Assessment for Windward Community College 

Master Plan 

Volume 2 

Appendix A Transportation Study 

Windward Community College Master Plan Report 

I. Introduction 

A. Objectives 

B. Guidelines and Standards 

C. Methodology 

D. Site Information 

II. Planning Criteria 

A. Educational Specifications 

B. Governmental Requirements 

III. Planning Development 


B. Site Utilization Schemes 

C. Alternative Site Plans 

D. Ultimate Site Plan 

E. Ultimate Civil Plan 

F. Ultimate Electrical Plan 

G. Ultimate Landscape Plan 

H. Barrier Free Accessibility Plan 

I. Design Considerations 

IV. Space Allocation and One-Line Diagrams 


B. Space Allocation 

C. One-Line Diagrams 

Implementation 

A. Incremental Construction 

B. Costs 

Appendices 

A. Summary of Existing Buildings 

B. Civil Engineering Analysis 

2. Master Plan Report Dated April 22, 1989 

The Windward Community College Five-Year Master Plan Report was 

prepared by a Joint Venture: Okita Kunimitsu & Associates, Inc./ Ernest 



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Hara and Associates, Inc. on April 22, 1989. The Master Plan Report 

provides a comprehensive site and facilities development plan for the 

entire Windward Community College (WCC) based on the projected 

academic needs and incorporates the following: 


A. Objectives 

B. Guidelines and Standards 

C. Methodology 

D. Site Information 

II. Planning Criteria 

A. Educational 

III. Planning Development 

IV. Space Allocation and One-Line Diagrams 

V. Implementation 

VI. Appendices 

3. Urban Design Guidelines Dated November 30, 1995 

The Urban Design Guidelines dated July 15, 1994 were prepared by 

Okita Kunimitsu & Associates, Inc. and revised on November 30, 2003. 

These guidelines are required by the City Council resolution and 

supplement the Plan Review Use for a Five-Year Master Plan. The 

Urban Design Guidelines establishes the design parameters to ensure a 

cohesive campus character for all future development at Windward 

Community College (WCC). The contents of this document are as 

follows: 


A. Purpose 

B. Scope 

C. Applicable Codes and Standards 

D. Study Area 

E. Format 

II. Urban Design Principles and Controls 

A. Development Plan Common Provisions 

B. Koolaupoko Development Plan Special Provisions 

III. Campus Concepts and Themes 

A. Existing Character 

B. Design Concepts and Themes 

IV. Design Guidelines 

A. Architectural Design Guidelines 

B. Site Development Guidelines 

C. Landscape Guidelines 

D. Signage Guidelines 

E. Lighting Guidelines 



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V. Implementations 

A. Phasing 

B. Compliance 

C. Design Review 

D. Amendments 

VI. Appendix 

4. Parking Implementation Plan 

The Parking Implementation Plan report was prepared by Okita Kunimitsu 

& Associates, Inc. in October 1995. The Parking Implementation Plan 

establishes the number of required parking stalls and a phasing program 

to ensure the provision of adequate parking with the projected growth and 

development of the campus. The Parking Implementation Plan 

incorporates the following: 


A. Purpose and Intent 

B. Scope 

C. Applicable Codes and Standards 

D. Study Area 

E. Format 

II. Implementation and Phasing 

A. Implementation Plan 

B. Facilities Implementation 

C. Parking and Loading Implementation 

D. Existing Parking and Loading 

E. Phase 1 Parking and Loading 

F. Phase 2 Parking and Loading 

G. Phase 3 Parking and Loading 

H. Phase 4 Parking and Loading 

I. Phase 5 Parking and Loading 

5. State Historical Preservation 

The Windward Community College Historic Preservation Plan was 

prepared by School of Architecture, University of Hawaii, Heritage Center, 

by Spencer Leineweber, FAIA, Principle Investigator and Joy Davidson, 

AIA, Research Assistant on August 20, 2001. The report provides an 

historic assessment and survey of existing buildings on the Windward 

Community Campus and includes the following: 

I. Project Information 

II. Master Plan Information 

III. New Construction 

IV. Design Guidelines for Structures 



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6. Environmental Assessment 

The Environmental Assessment (EA) for Windward Community College 

Master Plan was prepared by Wilson Okamoto & Associates, Inc. in 

October 1987 (see Appendix D). The EA provides the assessment for the 

entire master planned campus and four (4) new buildings that include the 

Library/Learning Resource Center. The EA incorporated the following 

information that concluded with a negative declaration, or FONSI, by the 

State of Hawaii, Office of Environmental Quality Control: 


II. Description of the Proposed Project 

III. Description of the Existing Environment 

IV. Socio-Economic Environment 

V. Relationship To Plans, Policies, and Controls 

VI. Potential Impacts and Mitigation Measures 

VII. Alternatives to The Proposed Action 

VIII. Agencies, Organizations and Individuals Consulted References 

C. Windward Community College – Existing Conditions 

1. Overall Campus Land Use 

The overall campus land use was originally established in the Windward 

Community College Master Plan Report prepared April 22, 1989 and 

formally defined in the Plan Review Use Application, University of Hawaii 

Windward Community College prepared May 1992. 

The refined Scheme Four (Ultimate Master Plan) of the 1989 Master Plan 

Report consists of the following elements. See Figure II.1 Existing Land 

Use. 

a. Building Uses 

• A Administration Services and Academic Support 

• B Media Production 

• C Community Service (demolish for new parking) 

• D General Classrooms, Campus Center/ Student 

Activities Center/Student Activities, Food Service, 

Bookstore, Community Service function 

• E Language Arts (demolish for new structure) 

• F Social Science Department 

• G Business Department (demolish for new structure) 

• H Library Services, Media Productions Services, 

Learning Assistance/ Tutorial Services, and 

Computer Facilities. (demolish for new structure) 

• I Math Department 



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• J Humanities 

• K Science Department 

• L Maintenance (demolish for new structure) 

• M Automotive Tech (demolish for new structure) 

• N Automotive Tech (demolish for new structure) 

• O Math/ Science 

• P Math/ Science 

• Q Health/ Physical Ed. 

Of the above building uses the Campus Center and Parking (Hale 

Akoakoa), the Arts and Humanities Building (Hale Palanakila), the 

Planetarium (Hale Hokulani) and the Science Building (Hale 

‘Imiloa) have been designed and constructed. 

b. Area uses 

• Parking is to be located near the entrance to the campus just 

adjacent to Kea‘ahala Road. Other parking is planned for the 

area across Banyan Drive near the Humanities Building J. 

Additional parking is planned for the mauka side of 

Honeysuckle Road. 

• Agricultural and Aquaculture Plots are anticipated near 

Building ‘P’. 

• Shade Houses ‘A’ and ‘B’ are anticipated in the agriculture 

plots. 

• Building I has an addition in the back of the facility. 

2. Vehicular Circulation and Parking 

The vehicular entrance to the campus is on Kea‘ahala Road. Banyan 

Drive intersects Kea‘ahala Road and continues around the major open 

space and campus building to define the perimeter of the campus. The 

parking for the campus is located in three primary areas: 1) to the right at 

the entrance along Kea‘ahala Road, 2) across Banyan Street in front of 

the Hale Palanakila (Humanities Building), and 3) to the southeast of the 

student center. There is also parking along Honeysuckle Road and Ilima 

Way and around Hale Alaka‘I, Hale Kuhina, and the automotive area. 

See Figure II.2 Existing Vehicular & Pedestrian Circulation. 

3. Pedestrian Circulation 

The pedestrian circulation is comprised of the existing network of 

walkways interior to the campus and along Banyan Drive on the east side 

on the campus. See Figure II.2 Existing Vehicular & Pedestrian 

Circulation. 



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The comprehensive network of curvilinear walkways is defined in the 

Master Plan of Windward Community College. This proposed network is 

being incrementally developed in conjunction with the implementation of 

individual facilities that are planned for the campus. 

4. Landscaping and Open Spaces 

5. Views 

a. Central Campus Landscaping 

Trees and Palms: The major open space consists of a sloped 

grass area with 20 banyan trees within the major open space. 

Two of the banyan trees are in need of special attention; these are 

the two just to the southeast of the site. There are a very limited 

number of palm trees within the major open space and these are 

located very close to the existing buildings, not in the major open 

space area. 

Ground Covers: The major open space area is entirely grassed 

with a small amount of different types of ground cover that tends 

to integrate the buildings into the landscape areas. 

Plant types and irrigation requirements are further discussed in 

Section IV, Item C Landscape. 

b. Open Space 

‘Ilima Way defines the major open space on the north and the 

buildings fronting Banyan Drive and Honeysuckle Drive define this 

space on the southeast and west. The master plan mandates the 

retention of this openness on the southeast sector of campus. 

The open space to the southeast is much more of a “passive open 

space” while the open space to the northwest is potentially more 

active due to the pedestrian activity generated by the classrooms 

in both the Humanities Building and the Science Center. See 

Figure II.3 Existing Vegetation & Open Spaces. 

The Koolau Mountains are viewed from most locations on the campus. 

The two views that are identified in the Urban Design Plan are the views 

to the south and to the west, page 11 Figure 2 Campus Views and Open 

Space; Windward Community College Urban Design Plan and Design 

Guidelines July 1994. The lower image views from the campus are 

limited to a certain degree by the campus buildings themselves on the 

north-north west, west, southwest, east, northeast, and north. The view 

to the south-southeast is open at grade level and to the mountains. See 

Figure II.3. 



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6. Site Utilities 

The existing Site Utilities are shown on Figure II.4, Underground Utilities 

as a general reference. The assessment and proposed improvements 

are discussed in Section IV Preliminary Engineering Design Criteria. 



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III. 


A. Overview of the Planning and Design Process 

In the summer of 2003, the programming and design team began a pre-design 

analysis for the new Learning Resource Center at Windward Community College. 

The purpose of this report is to focus on the new Learning Resource Center 

building and define its future potential which will combine five currently separate 

campus functions: 1) Library; 2) The Learning Center; 3) Instructional Media 

Services; 4) Computing Services and Computer Laboratory; and 5) LRC 

Administration. This analysis includes a recommended final site selection, a final 

space needs program, a new building design concept, and a conceptual 

construction cost estimate. 

It is important to note that this is only a preliminary schematic design study and 

the related code analysis, engineering criteria and cost data are conceptual in 

nature. 

The design study team was comprised of University of Hawaii Community 

College Facilities Planning Staff, Windward Community College 

Staff/Administrators and the architectural firm of LEO A DALY. Through the 

summer and fall of 2003, a series of work sessions, tours and conference calls 

were conducted to address the vision and goals for the project. The current uses 

and organization of The Learning Resource Center components were toured and 

quantified. Proposed space needs were identified and summarized in a program 

matrix. The systems and infrastructure of the existing facilities were reviewed 

and a variety of issues identified. A site plan, floor plans, building sections, 

elevations study models, a perspective rendering, and cost models were 

developed to determine the overall budget. 

To help identify the vision of a 21 st century library/learning resource center, 

members of the Windward staff along with LEO A DALY design team members 

toured three libraries, all with Information Commons serving as the “living room 

for the campus.” Libraries visited were the new Lied Library at UNLV (University 

of Nevada at Las Vegas), the renovated campus Library at the University of 

Arizona (Tucson), and the new Library at Mesa Community College in Phoenix. 

These tours proved very valuable, providing both insight and confirmation of the 

emerging concept layout for the new Learning Resource Center. 

LEO A DALY would like to thank the University of Hawaii Community Colleges, the 

Windward Community College Administration and the entire Library staff for their 

valuable input, understanding, and willingness to explore and invest in the future. 

B. Library of the Future/Vision 

Academic libraries are known as leaders among their peers in the delivery of 

scholarly information services to a diverse and global community. These libraries 



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also are known for their efficient use of state-of-the-art information technologies, 

innovative management practices, and faculty focused on leading-edge 

professional directions. The libraries’ reputation for partnership-building and 

consortium leadership is widely recognized, and is known for its client-focused 

and learner-centered approach to librarianship. The challenge now is to create a 

new library/learning resource center paradigm within an aesthetically rich and 

dynamic physical environment. It is time to combine and transform these aging 

facilities to meet the challenges and expectations of a new, collaborative, 

learning environment, and to develop The Learning Resource Center at 

Windward into a facility that is the heart of the campus and a vibrant and inspiring 

“place” where students are welcomed and nourished. 

Recent developments in higher education have prompted a near revolution in 

teaching and learning, with libraries eagerly embracing such opportunities as: 1) 

the advent of web-enhanced instruction; 2) universal computer-access programs 

and the growing seamlessness of the worldwide community of libraries; 3) the 

rapid proliferation of full-text electronic research databases; and 4) necessary 

reconfiguration, plus growth of the internal geography of libraries and learning 

resource centers. These dynamic new campus resource centers are being 

realized through new construction or major reconceptualization and renovation of 

those structures built in the 1970s or earlier. 

Leadership at Windward Community College clearly has accepted these 

challenges. As innovators on the state, regional, and national stages, they have 

continued to engage their peers in conversations on the future of information 

services. 

As academic libraries move into the digital age, their role is constantly being 

challenged. Obviously, this is affecting library facilities, both existing and 

proposed. Library space must be designed to accommodate new approaches 

toward interaction between technology and fellow information seekers. Many new 

services, such as distance learning, are affecting library facility needs, and the 

role of the library as a campus cultural center and icon is becoming more 

prevalent on many college campuses. 

In the midst of these changes, many traditional library services will remain and 

continue to place demands on space. Facilities must be able to accommodate 

these traditional elements, which are associated with paper format resources, as 

this format will continue to play a significant role in library collections for the next 

several decades. The essential element in this transition to planning for the 

digital age is flexibility of space. 

It is incumbent upon the proposed new Learning Resource Center to 

architecturally express the importance of space in a learning society, the 

changing nature of collections, the effect on the library as a symbolic and 

physical place, and the library as a “community place” at the academic center of 



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the university. The new Learning Resource Center facility should be viewed as 

the most important, interesting, and popular building on campus. 

Even in a difficult economic period, library facility improvements and expansions 

appear to be at an all-time high, with many universities viewing their new and 

expanded libraries as signature campus buildings, critical to attracting and 

retaining excellent students and faculty. 

C. Project Success Criteria/Goals 

The vision for the new Learning Resource Center is to recognize the role of 

Library as Central Place on the Windward Community College campus. The 

Learning Resource Center building serves as a home for a community of 

learners and their materials, a refuge for commuting students, and a collaborative 

and scholarly environment for faculty, staff, students and members of the greater 

community. 

As a guide to the planning team the following goals/criteria were developed: 

1. Planning 

a. Create a memorable sense of place that welcomes users 

b. Enhance the library’s presence on campus, marking these newly 

combined Learning Resource Center functions with a distinguished 

“landmark” architectural image 

c. Creatively combine, under one roof, the five currently separated 

departments within open floor plans with visual clarity to the 

services provided, allowing users to navigate independently 

d. Arrange the collections in a climate-controlled, environmentally 

and physically secure, accessible, and space-efficient manner 

e. Increase the needed future collection growth space and reader 

seating programmed requirements within a flexible and rearrangeable 

environment 

f. Locate service points and departments in a readily understandable 

and functional pattern 

g. Provide barrier-free access, both inside and outside the building 

h. Incorporate principles of "green" architecture to create a healthy 

and forward-looking facility, while ensuring an appropriate. 

environment for the preservation of books and other materials by 

addressing issues of energy efficiency, recycled and replenishable 

resources, and flexible design 

i. Strive to achieve LEED® “Silver Certification” based on the U.S. 

Green Buildings Council criteria. 

j. Invite the College faculty to become a more accommodating 

presence in the library proper 

k. Encourage natural daylight and views to the surrounding natural 

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l. Retain and emphasize the natural beauty of the Windward 

campus site, paying special attention to the rural and pastoral 

ambiance unique to the campus 

m. Design the new building to “feel at home” in the campus context of 

arches, tile roofs, shaded lanais, and landscape. 

2. Technology 

a. Provide an Information Commons uniting technology, reference 

services, research assistance, instructional media, and The 

Learning Center assistance to create a collaborative learning 

environment – a campus living room 

b. Provide locations for technology-rich information services for 

students, faculty, and staff 

3. Library Environments 

a. Create collaborative work environments for both students and staff 

b. Improve staff work environments 

c. Create a variety of study environments 

d. Provide comfortable meeting and gathering spaces, within an 

“architecture of interaction” 

e. Create large and small group study rooms 

f. Create high-technology zones throughout the building, with power 

and data access convenient to all reader stations 

g. Provide quiet zones 

h. Provide a coffee shop cafe and outside covered lanai/patio 

i. Be a welcome center to the campus 

j. Have a strong exterior visual identity, with the library as landmark 

D. Facilities Program – Summary Of Spatial Requirements 

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is envisioned as the center of scholarship 

and learning as well as the information and technology center of Windward 

Community College. It seeks to provide an environment conducive to the 

advancement of learning by providing access to comprehensive learning 

resources, instructional services, computers, multimedia and high speed 

connections, facilitating the integration of new technologies into teaching and 

learning, and providing appropriate technological support to the campus. 

The Learning Resource Center provides a collection of print, non-print and 

electronic resources; maximum access to these resources regardless of location 

or format; information and multimedia hardware and software for the general 

student use and advanced faculty and student productions; and instruction and 

assistance in the use of the various resources and technologies. 



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The following facility program and design concept incorporates new and 

traditional functions of the Library, Media Production Center, The Learning 

Center, and Academic and Administrative Computing. It strives to meet the 

general information needs of and to promote lifelong learning among students, 

faculty, staff and community users. 

This section summarizes the spatial requirements of the facility program, site 

analysis, preliminary zoning and building code analyses, the architectural design 

concept and the environmental analysis for the development of The Learning 

Resource Center. 

The facilities program is a comprehensive document that defines the functional, 

operational and spatial requirements of the facility that is represented in detail in 

a companion document entitled Program Planning. Exhibit III.1 SUMMARY OF 

FUNCTIONS – ASSIGNABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE summarizes each function, 

the faculty and staff requirements and the assignable square footage. 

EXHIBIT III.1 SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS - ASSIGNABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE 

Function 

Number Function Description Units 

Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Initial 

ASF Final Difference 

I. Administration 

1 Director of Information 

Technology Services Office 1 1 200 200 

2 Institutional Researcher Office 1 1 200 200 

3 Secretary Office 1 2 200 175 -25 

4 Administrative Storage Room 1 150 0 -150 

5 Conference Room 1 700 600 -100 

5a Male Restroom 1 0 50 +50 

5b Female Restroom 1 0 50 +50 

Subtotal 0 4 1,450 1,275 -175 

II. Library 

6 Vestibule 1 800 800 

7 Information Commons 1 48 2,400 2,700 +300 

8 Information Commons 

Manager's Office 1 1 150 150 

9 Information Reference Desk 

Area 1 4 325 425 +100 

10 Reference Collection Area 1 16 1,050 1,100 +50 

Reference Librarian's Office (4 

@ 115) 4 4 480 460 -20 

11 

12 Reference Librarians 

Conference Room 1 200 340 +140 

Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Initial 




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13 Circulation Service Center 1 4 1,000 1,125 +125 

14 Circulation Workroom 1 3 600 735 +135 

15 Circulation Manager's Office 1 1 150 145 -5 

16 Circulation Storage Room 1 200 200 

16a Additional Circulation Storage 1 1 0 135 +135 

17 Current Periodicals Area 1 20 925 700 -225 

18 Periodicals Backfile Area 1 12 925 700 -225 

19 Microforms Area 1 5 540 550 +10 

20 Pamphlets Area 1 4 200 155 -45 

21 Maps/Art Prints Area 1 4 460 600 +140 

22 Listening/Viewing Area 1 8 400 480 +80 

23 Study Area A 1 22 720 1,000 +280 

24 Hawaiian Collection Room 1 24 1 2,000 1,800 -200 

25 Bookstacks Area 1 6,000 5,500 -500 

26 

Study Area B (shared w/ 

Learning Center) inc. 6 study 

booths 1 110 3,300 4,100 +800 

27 Group Viewing Room (1 @ 300 

& 2 @ 170) 3 450 640 +190 

28 Group Study Room (6 @ 150 & 

2 @170) Area B 9 1,150 1,240 +90 

29 Technical Services Room 1 4 1,200 1,130 -70 

30 Technical Services Librarian's 

Office (Tech I) 1 1 150 140 -10 

31 Library Technician's Office 

(Tech II) 1 1 150 130 -20 

32 College Archives Room 1 600 600 

33 Head Librarian's Office 1 1 200 240 +40 

34 Secretary Office 1 1 200 195 -5 

35 Storage Room 1 200 200 

36 Staff Emergency Room and 

Lounge 1 800 800 

37 Meeting Room with 2 Closets 

@ 100 1 1,200 1,220 +20 

38 Electronic Classroom 1 24 1 1,200 875 -325 

39 Computer Laboratory 1 72 4 3,600 3,670 +70 

39a 24-hour Study/Coffee Shop 1 30 1,000 1,500 +500 

Subtotal 399 31 34,925 36,480 1,555 

III. The Learning Center (TLC) 

40 TLC Coordinator's Office 1 1 150 150 

41 TLC Manager 1 1 120 120 

42 Distribution Center 1 2 340 330 -10 

43 Work Room 1 2 320 385 +65 

Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Initial 




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44 Testing Room 1 25 750 810 +60 

45 Quiet Study Area (Merged with 

Study Area ‘B’ - Library 1 0 5 400 0 -400 

46 Resource Teacher Room 2 2 220 220 

47 STAAR Reception Area 1 2 200 180 -20 

48 STAAR Counselor's Office 3 3 330 330 

49 STAAR Clerk-Typist Office 1 1 110 100 -10 

50 STAAR Tutors' Office 1 2 220 235 +15 

Subtotal 27 19 3,160 2,860 -300 

IV. Computing Services 

51 Computing Services 

Coordinator's Office 1 1 200 215 +15 

52 Computing Services Secretary 

Office 1 2 200 205 +5 

53 Help Desk Room 1 2 260 285 +25 

54 

Training and Demonstration 

Room 1 2 400 440 +40 

55 Staff Workroom 1 6 1,000 985 -15 

56 Computer Setup and Repair 

Room 1 4 800 800 

57 Server Area 1 0 200 355 +155 

58 Storage Room 1 300 200 -100 

58a Bathroom 0 50 +50 

Subtotal 0 17 3,360 3,535 +175 

V. Instructional Media Services 

Reception 

59 Area/Counter/Equipment 

Check-out 1 3 250 210 -40 

60 General Office, Job and 

Equipment Intake Room 1 6 450 450 

61 Clerk-Typist's Office 1 1 120 125 +5 

62 Media Coordinator’s Office 1 1 200 200 

63 Storage Room 1 0 230 190 -40 

64 Duplication and Copiers Room 1 1 830 610 -220 

65 Duplication Storage Room 1 0 220 160 -60 

66 Bindery Room 1 3 300 300 

67 Duplication Manager's Office 1 1 120 140 +20 

68 New Media Laboratory 1 20 1 700 620 -80 

69 Instructional Development 

Specialist’s Office 1 1 120 110 -10 

70 

Media Production Specialist's 

Office 1 1 120 120 

Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Initial 




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71 Web Master's Office 1 1 160 125 -35 

72 Studio Storage Room 1 0 100 110 +10 

73 Instructional Video Studio 1 5 750 715 -35 

74 Electronic Duplication and 

Distribution Room 1 3 500 450 -50 

75 Studio Control Room 1 6 300 210 -90 

76 Audio Recording Booth 1 2 125 125 

77 Electronic Maintenance and 

Repair Shop 1 3 745 745 

78 Electronic Technician I Office 1 1 120 145 +25 

79 Electronic Technician II Office 1 1 120 145 +25 

80 Equipment Storage Room 1 1 230 215 -15 

81 Graphic Materials Preparation 

Room 1 4 4 1,000 850 -150 

82 Graphic Artist’s Office 1 1 150 160 +10 

83 Graphics Storage Room 1 0 100 115 +15 

84 Spray Booth 0 60 70 +10 

85 Loading and Receiving/Storage 

Room 0 1300 900 -400 

85a Bathroom 1 0 0 50 +50 

Subtotal 29 42 9,420 8,365 -1,055 

Subtotal (Assignable Square 

Feet) 455 113 52,315 52,515 +200 

VI. Non-Assignable Square Feet/Building Support 

86. Atrium 1 3,000 3,500 500 

87. Delivery Area/Receiving 

1 600 -600 

(Merged with #85) 

88. Cart Parking Area 1 500 485 -15 

89. Trash Area 1 200 250 +50 

90. Wiring/Telecommunications 1 400 440 +40 

Room (1 @ 400) 

91. Wiring/Telecommunications 4 400 415 +15 

Subroom (1 @ 85, 1 @ 95, 1 

@ 100, 1 @ 135) 

92. Janitorial Rooms (1 @ 45, 1 4 200 240 +40 

@ 60, 1 @ 65, 1 @ 70) 

93. Central Housekeeping 1 200 160 -40 

94. Central Mechanical Room 1 3,500 3,090 -410 

95. Central Electrical Room 1 400 350 -50 

96. Electrical Floor Closets (4 @ 4 320 240 -80 

60) 

97. Public Toilets (2 @ 280, 2 @ 4 1,200 1,130 -70 

285) 

98. Student Lockers/Bag Niches 40 400 200 -200 

(20 ½ length lockers) 

Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations Initial Final Difference 



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Subtotal (Non-Assignable 

11,320 10,500 -820 

Square Feet) (VI) 

Subtotal Assignable 

52,315 52,515 +200 

Square 

Feet (I-V) 

Subtotal (I-VI) 63,635 63,015 -620 

VII. Horizontal & Vertical Circulation, 

Wall Thickness; Duct Shafts & 

Overhangs (+29.8%) 

15,909 18,778 

TOTAL GROSS SQUARE 

FEET 

79,544 

GSF 

81,793 

GSF 

+2,249 

E. City & County of Honolulu Land Use Ordinance: Preliminary Zoning 

Information 

The following data is a summary of the preliminary zoning information for The 

Learning Resource Center as defined by the Plan Review Use Application 

Resolution No. 94-87, CD-1, dated May 4, 1994. 

1. Preliminary Zoning Information 

Tax Map Area: 4-5-23:2 

Lot Area: 

64 Acres 

Zoning: 

AG-2 

Setbacks – Front Yard: Not Applicable 

Setbacks – Side & Rear Yards: Not Applicable 

Maximum Density: 

Not Applicable 

Maximum Building Area: 


Actual Building Area: 

81,793 Gross Square Feet 

Maximum Height: 

50 Feet 

Actual Height: 

Varies from 36.25 Feet to 51.25 Feet 

Flood Zone: 


Parking Loading: 

See Exhibit III.2 

2. Exhibit III.2 Parking Stall Summary 

Summary Floor Area L.U.O. Requirement No. of Stalls 

Accessory 38,960 0 0 

Classrooms 7,450 1 per 10 student @ 39 

20 s.f. per student 

Conference Rooms 2,100 1 per 75 s.f. 28 

Offices 5,020 1 per 400 s.f. 13 

Learning Resource 53,530 80 

Center Subtotal 

3. Exhibit III.3 Parking Stall Calculation 



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Functions Floor Area L.U.O. Requirement No. of Stalls 

Administration 

Accessory 150 0 0 

Meeting Rooms 700 1 per 75 s.f. 9 

Offices 600 1 per 400 s.f. 2 

Administration 

Subtotal 

1,450 11 

Library 


Classrooms 6,300 1 per 10 student @ 20 32 

s.f. per student 

Conference Rooms 1,400 1 per 75 s.f. 19 

Offices 1,480 1 per 400 s.f. 4 

Library Subtotal 33,825 55 

The Learning Center 


Classrooms 750 1 per 10 student @ 20 4 



Learning Center 

Subtotal 

5,460 6 

Computing Services 


Training Room 400 1 per 10 student @ 20 3 



Computing 

Services Subtotal 

3,360 4 

Instructional 

Media Services 


Offices 1,610 1 per 400 s.f. 4 

Instructional Media 

Subtotal 

9,435 4 

Learning 

Resource Center 

Net Floor Area 53,530 

Required Parking 

Stalls 80 



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F. Preliminary Building Code Analysis 

The following data represents preliminary building code information for The 

Learning Resource Center: 

1. Applicable Building Code: 1997 Uniform Building Code with City & 

County of Honolulu Amendments 

2. Occupancy Groups: Reading Rooms: A-3 

Offices: B 

3. Type of Construction: Type II – F.R., Sprinklered 

4. Allowable Areas: 

Allowable Area – Group A-3 

Basic Allowable Area: 

3-Side Yard Separation: 

Fire Sprinkler: 

Total Allowable Area 

Actual Area: 

29,900 S.F. 

x2 Max. 

(2.5% x 40Ft,) 

x3 

179,400 S.F. 

10,020 S.F. 

Allowable Area – Group B 

Basic Allowable Area: 

3-Side Yard Separation: 

Fire sprinkler: 

Total Allowable Area: 

Actual Area: 

39,900 S.F. 

x2 Max. 

(2.55 x 40 Ft.) 

x3 

219,400 S.F. 

179,400 S.F. 

Total Allowable Area 

10,020sf/179,400sf + 43,510sf/219,400sf = 0.06 + 0.20 = 0.26 < 1 (OK) 

5. Allowable Building Height: 

In Stories: 

6. Occupancy Separation: 

Between A-3 & B: 

2 Stories per PRU/Master Plan 

None; No Requirements for Fire Resistance 

7. Fire Resistive Requirements for Building Elements: 

Bearing Walls – Exterior: 

Bearing Walls – Interior: 

4 Hrs 

2 Hrs 



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Non-Bearing Walls – Exterior: 

Structural Frame: 

Partitions – Permanent: 

Shaft Enclosures: 

Floor and Floor – Ceilings: 

Floor and Roof – Ceilings: 

4 Hrs 

2 Hrs 

1 Hr 

2 Hrs 

2 Hrs 

1 Hr 

G. Final Concept Design (Early Schematics) 

1. Site Analysis 

a. Topography and Existing Features 

The site for The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is located at the 

northwest corner of the major open space of the campus as 

established by the Plan Review Use resolution and the master 

plan documents. The site for The Learning Resource Center 

slopes from an approximate elevation of 250 on the southwest to 

an approximate elevation of 240 to the northeast, i.e., on the 

mauka side of the Hale Mana‘opono Building. The LRC site has 

three mature banyan trees on the west, two mature banyan trees 

to the south of the site and one monkey pod tree on the eastern 

portion of the site. There are two Hong Kong orchid trees mauka 

of the site, three Hong Kong orchid trees makai of the site and one 

palm tree makai of the site and one mauka of the site. 

The Hale Manaleo building is currently on the site and will be 

removed for the construction of the new facility. The topography 

is characterized by a drainage pattern that followed the old 

streambed in the area just to the north of the site. This drainage 

pattern now consists of catch basins that are connected to an 

underground storm water system. 

Ilima Way vehicular access to the south of the site will be partially 

removed facilitating a more contiguous open space pattern with 

the existing campus. This area will be integrated with the major 

open space and The Learning Resource Center. The accessible 

parking associated with Ilima Way will be relocated toward the 

entrance of the building. The vehicular handicap access to the 

site will be via the fire access lane that is adjacent to the Hale 

Na‘auao and Hale Mana‘opono. 

b. Site Amenities 

The site has several significant amenities, which include the 

expansive open space, dramatic views to the Koolau’s and 

prominent banyan trees. There are potentially a few strategic 



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views and vistas that need to be considered to take full advantage 

for the beauty of the mountain views. Another significant site 

amenity is the mature banyan trees on site with specific attention 

to approximately 20 banyan trees within the major open space. 

The large expansive open space is a very unique site amenity. 

The general aggregation of Spanish Mediterranean architecture 

provides a unity to the campus that is a site amenity. The similar 

materials of stucco and red tile roofs are a dominant and unifying 

feature of the campus. 

Additional campus amenities that increase the quality of 

environment are: ocean breezes, dense area vegetation, 

abundant sunshine, abundant light rain, looped campus vehicular 

circulation and pedestrian zones without vehicles. 

c. Building Placement 

The Learning Resource Center Facility site was established in the 

PRU resolution and Master Plan documents. The placement of 

the building is constrained by the existing banyan tree canopies to 

the south and west and a monkey pod tree to the east. In the 

interest of saving these trees and as many Hong Kong orchid 

trees as possible, the building was placed on both the north south 

axis and the east west axis. The building is also placed vertically 

at an elevation that is equidistant as possible between the grades 

of the Hale La‘akea and the Hale Mana‘opono building to facilitate 

the handicap access to the proposed facility. 

After comparative analysis of several locations, the best site is a 

highly used central location at the north end of the Central Green. 

This site optimally places the new Learning Resource Center 

(LRC) at a convenient crossroads/hub for campus pedestrian 

traffic moving between the Student Center, Humanities Building, 

Science Complex, classroom buildings and parking. By using a 2- 

story rectangular form, the new building fits between the major 

trees on the site, saving all the banyan trees, the monkey pod, 

and most of the Hong Kong orchid trees in this area. The actual 

preservation of the monkey pod and orchids requires further 

evaluation due to the proximity of the building. The existing onestory 

Hale Manaleo classroom building will be demolished. 

This site is intended to provide great student convenience and 

potentially create an exciting outside lanai/plaza/amphitheater to 

the north to generate new prominence, energy and exposure to 

the spaces between the Humanities, Theater, and Science 

facilities. An exciting new “sense of place” is anticipated for 

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d. Site Related Concept Plans 

The “site-fit” of The Learning Resource Center with respect to 

existing topography, site utilities, and amenities and constraints 

are represented in Figures III.1.1 – III.1.5, inclusive. 

2. Architectural Design Concept 

Critical to fulfilling the vision and goals for the new Learning Resource 

Center (LRC) is the creation of a one-stop shop with a warm and 

welcoming building exterior, prominently located, and at-home within the 

existing architectural language of Windward Community College campus. 

The interior environment of the new combined-use facility housing the five 

relocated functions of the Library, The Learning Center (TLC), 

Instructional Media Services, Computing Services and LRC 

Administration will be spatially united as one facility, yet with each of 

these functions being visually identified and land marked within. 

The combining volume and heart will be a central, open, vertical atrium 

space over the Information Commons that unites the first and second 

levels. Located on a sloping site, the building entries are placed to invite 

convenient access to the lower level from the east and north, and access 

to the upper level from the higher grades to the west. As one enters the 

new building, way finding will be visually clear, with the pathways obvious 

and easy to see destinations. 

The open, invitational stairways, located at the edge of the oval-shaped 

atrium, are designed to encourage frequent use, thereby minimizing the 

use of the public elevators. Thus, all of the primary functions within this 

new LRC facility will be easily accessible and spatially connected. 

Key to the successful library is a dynamic, central and open hightechnology 

Information Commons surrounded and energized by 

collaborative study and learning opportunities, and within easy access to 

books, technology and staff assistance. Furniture will be comfortable, 

and a coffee cafe will provide friendly amenities designed to invite and 

encourage lingering in the LRC. The objective of this architecture of 

interaction is to embrace research, collaborative study (for student and 

faculty) and individual quiet study as well. 

Staff workstations and offices are efficiently and flexibly laid out close to 

the service points. Key resource-staffed service points will be placed to 

optimize the dual function of user assistance as well as building security. 

Electronic security gates will be placed at each of the three exterior 

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The vertical zoning of key functions within the new LRC is as follows: 

Level One: 

Level Two: 

Level Three: 

East Entry (Main Entry) and North Entry (Coffee Cafe 

Entry) Library Information Commons 

New Periodicals 

Reference Area 

Library Technical Services 

Coffee Shop 

Group Study Rooms 

Library Collection and Study Area A 

Computer Lab 

Computing Services 

College Archives 

Hawaiian Room 

West Entry (upper level grade access to the west) 

Primary Library Collection Area 

Library Study Area B 

The Learning Center (TLC) 

Large Conference Room 

Instructional Media Services 

Electronic Classroom 

Duplicating and Copy Center 

Group Study Room 

Service Entry and Dock to the west 

LRC Administration 

Mechanical space 

An important vertical volume and visual connector will 

be the two-story atrium. A stonewall that begins at the 

north entry and continues through the facility to the 

south end is located to the west of the atrium. This 

wall provides key way finding by emphasis of the northsouth 

axis within the building. This warm-toned and 

textured wall, perhaps built of local stone, provides 

opportunities for art display and locally rich historic 

symbolism, as well as a great setting for the Hawaiian 

Room. 

Friendly, indirect natural lighting minimizes the need for 

artificial light. Natural light will enter the building 

through large energy-conscious glass windows utilizing 

light deflecting mullions and automatic shades. 

Translucent gabled-skylights, placed along the top roof 

ridge, and clerestory windows along and under the 

eaves of the east-west raised roof will provide diffused, 



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natural light throughout. Photosensitive controls on 

artificial lights will turn off electric lights when not 

needed, thereby reducing heat gain. Mechanical 

spaces are strategically located within the facility floor 

plan for efficient and easy airflow access to all spaces. 

The exterior building form and massing for Windward 

Community College is designed to be a pleasant 

human scale, a friendly neighborhood image, and a 

contextual tropical architectural vocabulary. Matching 

clay tile roofs, off-white stucco walls, and sloped-roof 

arcades will be the primary design components that 

define the architecture of the new building. 

Under the protective banyan trees, the LRC will bring 

dynamic new life and architectural dignity to the 

campus. 

a. Building Massing and Form 

The Learning Resource Center facility building massing is an 

outgrowth of the function of the building as well as a response to 

the site parameters and spatial requirements. As mentioned 

above, the building form responds to the major and minor axes as 

well as the grades between Hale La’akea and the Hale 

Mana’opono. The architectural functions within the building are 

expressed in the building massing. The western portion of the 

building houses the “back of the house” functions used by the staff 

of The Learning Resource Center while the eastern portion relates 

to the stack areas and other areas used by the students on a daily 

basis. 

Roof Design shall conform to hip or gable styles currently used on 

campus. Roof slopes shall be 3:12 to 6:12 using S-shape clay tile 

system. The design concept uses varying roof and wall planes to 

optimize scale and massing with respect to the site. 

Balconies/arcades are selectively integrated to further address 

scale and massing. 

b. Architectural Elements 

View Corridors: 

The exterior view corridors that were taken into consideration in 

the design were: 1) the view down the major mall axis. The 

building responds to this view corridor by aligning the wall 

separating the two major building functions along that line. The 



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view corridor along that axis is emphasized by the structural and 

sculptural wall that runs the full length of the building and 

continues past the outer walls. The entry of the building to the 

north is along this wall. The users entering the building will be 

able to see down this view corridor to the sculpture in the center of 

the mall. They will also “feel” the axis of the entire mall. 2) The 

view to the Koolau Mountains from the west entry point. The 

building takes advantage of the view to the Koolau Mountains 

between the two banyan trees just west of the west entrance at 

the Second Floor. 3) The view of the existing historic architecture 

to the east. The view of Hale Mana‘opono to the east is in direct 

alignment with The Learning Resource Center entrance. This 

view is along the previously mentioned minor axis. 

Architectural Style: 

The architectural style from the exterior blends with the existing 

campus architecture and could be considered Spanish 

Mediterranean in character. The arched openings, hip roofs with 

clay tile and the covered arcades or colonnaded walkways are 

detail elements of the existing architecture that is integrated into 

The Learning Resource Center. The two-story profile from each 

of the facades also creates a unity with the existing architecture. 

The building massing emphasizes horizontal elements instead of 

vertical elements as established by the Windward Community 

College Urban Design Plan and Design Guidelines 1994. The 

building elevations are articulated with changes in planes and 

vertical elements, again as requested by the aforementioned 

guidelines. The roof design generally conforms to the hip or gable 

styles currently found on campus. The main east and west 

entrances were emphasized as requested in the design 

guidelines. 

Building Materials: 

The stucco walls and clay tile roofs create a strong sense of visual 

unity for the campus. The metal roofing, flashing, gutters and 

downspouts will be developed in later design phases. The flat 

roofing materials shall be non-reflective and non-glare producing 

earth tone colors as requested. The main entrances are 

anticipated to be aluminum and glass systems similar to the newer 

buildings on campus. 



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Fenestration: 

The arched openings, hip roofs with clay tile and the covered 

arcades or colonnaded walkways are detail elements of the 

existing architecture that are incorporated in The Learning 


Colors: 

The exterior wall colors shall be off-white/beige to match the 

existing buildings. The paint finishes will conform to the design 

guidelines. 

The glass on the exterior shall be the blue/green tinted glass as 

specified in the Design Guidelines. 

The flat roofing materials shall be non-reflective and non-glare 

producing earth tone colors as requested 

Sense of Place: 

The sense of place for the building will be captured by its strategic 

location within the campus mall location. The facility will act as a 

focal building within the campus master plan yet will blend with the 

existing massing, fenestration, materials, and color of the existing 

architecture. 

The interior will also provide a sense of place with the central 

atrium at the juncture of the main entrance and the linear open 

space within the building. This space will house the Information 

Commons and define the hub of activity of the complex. The 

social sense of place will be further defined by the strategic 

placement of the coffee shop at the north end of the facility 

overlooking the proposed amphitheater area to the north. 

c. Architectural Concept Plans 

H. Environmental Analysis 

The architectural concept for The Learning Resource Center is 

represented by Figures III.2.1 – III.2.11, inclusive. 

1. Description of technical, economic, social and environmental 

characteristics of the new facility. 

The building location for The Learning Resource Center works well within 

the campus master plan because the proposed building site is centrally 



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located within the most active area of the campus. Students will be able 

to quickly get to the facility for studying between classes. 

This northwest end of the major open space could potentially function as 

the center of activity for the campus. The facility just fits within the large 

banyan and monkey pod tree canopies. The large open space to the 

northwest of the facility between the Humanities Building (Hale 

Palanakila) and the Science Building (Hale ‘Imiloa) acts as one of the 

main entrances to the facility. The proposed walkway system has been 

integrated with the site development of The Learning Resource Center 

and is intended to conform to the campus master plan. 

The scale of the facility, articulation of the façade, and the choice of 

materials are intended to reflect the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture 

and respect the rural and pastoral feeling unique to the campus. 

Even in difficult economic periods, many universities commit to library 

facilities improvements and expansions and view their new and expanded 

libraries as “signature” campus buildings, critical to attracting and 

retaining excellent students and facility. 

The 81,793 gross square foot new Learning Resource Center for 

Windward Community College will be a state-of-the-art library with 

learning center, instructional media services, and computing services that 

are inspiring, functional and cost effective. The focus will be to provide 

the appropriate technology for a community college that will inspire the 

students and still be cost sensitive. 

2. Summarization of the affected environment, including suitable and 

adequate location and site maps. 

Every effort has been made to integrate the facility with its environment. 

The use of tile roofs, arches, and stucco finish will help to make the 

facility more congruous within its campus environment. The facility will 

make good use of the ocean breezes, natural day lighting and selected 

views of the Koolau’s. The facility is positioned within the large Banyan 

tree canopies and will act as a transitional element between the 

Humanities Building (Hale Palanakila) and the Science Facility (Hale 

‘Imiloa). 

The minor open space that is defined by these three buildings has the 

potential to be a focal activity area and to create the social synergy 

between activities and uses associated with Hale Palanakila, Hale ‘Imiloa 

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3. Identification and summarization of major impacts and alternatives 

considered, if any. 

The site analysis for the facility defined critical site considerations that 

were integrated into the final site solution. Two site location alternatives 

were studied: 1) at the southeast of the major open space and 2) at the 

northwest of the major open space. The northwest site was designated in 

the master plan and selected as the site for the following reasons: a) it 

conformed to the original site proposed in the master plan, b) it is close to 

the concentration of student activity and could potentially provide an 

activity node for the north end of campus, and c) the other site was 

considered too remote for ease of circulation and access. 

Development of proposed mitigation measures, if any. Two (2) other site 

factors were important and required mitigation: 1) the fact of having to 

remove the existing building (Hale Manaleo) on the site. After conferring 

with the State Historical Society, the appropriate mitigation for this 

building removal from the point of view of the state Historical Society was 

the desire to renovate the three existing facilities around Hale Manaleo: 

A) Hale Mana‘opono, B) Hale La‘akea, and C) Hale No‘eau. 2) The 

second stakeholder issue was related to the trees that fall within the 

proposed building footprint. These trees within the footprint of the 

proposed Learning Resource Center will be removed: two palm trees, and 

two clusters of Hong Kong orchids (three on the makai side and two on 

the mauka side). 

4. The following major site factors were analyzed with respect to the 

Learning Resource Center: 1) open space, 2) pedestrian circulation, 

3) vehicular circulation, 4) and vegetation. 

a. Open Space 

The major open space in conjunction with the existing and 

planned location of buildings around the mall establishes a strong 

visual identity for the campus. The location of The Learning 

Resource Center acknowledges the suggested major and minor 

axes with respect to the open space and the existing buildings and 

conforms to the site designated in the Plan Review Use/Master 

Plan documents for Windward Community College. 

b. Pedestrian Circulation 

Important to any master plan are the pedestrian, vehicular and 

service circulation systems. The design team continues to work 

with the development of pedestrian circulation consistent with the 

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c. Vehicular Circulation 

The vehicular master plan centers on the loop road system. 

Vehicles, service and fire access come off of the loop system and 

penetrates only a short way in towards the major open space and 

typically adjacent to a building. The vehicular, service, and fire 

access functions would be integrated to minimize the impact on 

the campus. The access for vehicles, service and fire access will 

be short cul-de-sacs, specific, and adjacent to a building. 

d. Vegetation 

The placement, massing and building form respects the existing 

banyan trees to the south and west and the monkey pod tree to 

the south east of The Learning Resource Center. The 

development of the design concept will continue to respect the 

preservation of banyan trees as prescribed in the PRU resolution 

and the master plan documents. Any need to remove other trees, 

or landscaping will be supplemented either by relocation/ 

replanting or with the inclusion of new trees. 

5. The preparation and determination of findings and reasons 

supporting determination. 

The facility is located in the prescribed location shown in the existing 

master plan and the approved PRU resolution by the City and County of 

Honolulu. The primary site factor regarding the placement of the facility 

was the close proximity to the greatest pedestrian need – the northwest 

portion of the mall. The Humanities Building (Hale Palanakila) and the 

Science Building (Hale ‘Imiloa) generate the most pedestrian traffic. The 

students can quickly go from their classrooms to the library all close 

together in the northwest portion of the mall. 

The architectural character will conform to the Spanish-Mediterranean 

architecture that is well established for the campus with the inclusion of 

the prescribed roof tiles, exterior wall finishes, colors and textures. Also 

incorporated are exterior arcades, variation in roof planes and articulated 

facades to optimize the scale and massing of the building. 

The Environmental Analysis was prepared to consolidate related data into 

a comprehensive document that clearly defines the analysis, constraints, 

assets and outcomes related to the development of The Learning 




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IV. 

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN CRITERIA 


The preliminary engineering design criteria is intended to integrate site and utility 

systems improvements on a conceptual basis. Similarly, design criteria is 

introduced for structural, landscape, mechanical and electrical engineering to 

supplement the proposed architectural design concept for the Learning Resource 

Center. 

B. Summary Of Existing Site Conditions And Utilities 

1. Overview 

This section covers civil engineering criteria related to parking, circulation, 

handicap accessibility, site grading, water service, sewer service, and 

storm drainage. The sustainable attributes for the civil engineering are 

described under Section V. 

a. Parking: (4) handicap spaces and (75) regular spaces are 

provided plus (18) relocated handicapped parking spaces. 

b. Circulation: Access to parking is provided from the Banyan Drive 

loop road system. The fire access is provided from the vehicular 

access south of the Humanities Building, the west portion of Ilima 

Way (reconfigured), and the east portion of Ilima Way 

(reconfigured). 

c. Accessibility: Handicap accessibility is provided from the parking 

to the building. An accessible route is also provided to the front of 

the building for drop off and entrance into the building via the fire 

access area to the southeast. Accessible routes from the green 

mall area walkway system are also provided. 

d. Site Grading: The First Floor of the Learning Resource Center is 

approximately at elevation 228; the Second Floor at elevation 242. 

The grading will provide for access from the west at the Second 

Floor and from the east at the First Floor. The grading around the 

building will be adjusted to meet the aforementioned criteria and 

accommodate handicap access to both entry points as well as the 

entrance to the north. The north portion of the site is stepped to 

provide amphitheater seating to create a public area that would be 

contiguous with the Planetarium and the Arts/Humanities Building. 

e. Geotechnical Survey: To be furnished by the owner. 



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f. Water Service: The water system will service the proposed 

Learning Resource Center from the 6” water main located near 

Ilima Way. The new facility will contain a fire sprinkler system 

similar to other buildings on campus since the water pressure is 

not 2000 psi. A sustainable water service system approach will 

reduce the potable water demand. 

g. Sewer System: The sewer system is in the process of being 

upgraded building by building. The existing sewer system needs 

maintenance due to settlement and root problems. The 

Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP), Site Development 

Division, confirmed that the moratorium on plumbing fixture units 

imposed by 92 / PRU-3, condition 4, limiting development to a 

one-to-one replacement until the Kaneohe Sewage Treatment 

Plant is expanded, was lifted in the mid 1990s. DPP, Site 

Development Division will determine if the number of plumbing 

fixtures is within the sewer system capacity for each project on a 

case-by-case basis. A sustainable storm sewer system approach 

will reduce the flow rate. 

h. Storm Drainage System: The drainage anticipated for the 

Learning Resource Center will utilize drainage lines on either side 

of the site. There is a 36” drainage main to the north-northwest 

and a 24” drainage main to the south and southeast. Both of 

these mains flow to the east where they both have outlet 

structures that flow into an open drainage ditch. A sustainable 

storm drainage approach will reduce the storm drainage off of the 

site. 

2. Parking, Circulation and Accessibility 

a. Parking: 

1) Handicap Parking: There are four (4) handicap parking 

spaces provided for the facility. The proposed design will 

meet the current state and federal requirements related to 

the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility 

Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities and the Architectural 

Barriers Act (ABA). 

2) Regular Parking: A new parking lot to include 80 parking 

spaces will be located directly across Hale Mana‘opono 

with access from Banyan Drive. The spaces will be 8’ – 6” 

x 22’ – 0”. 

3) Loading Areas: The loading area for the facility is located 

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b. Circulation: 

loading areas for the facility. One space needs to be 12’ 

wide by x 35’ long with a vertical clearance of at least 14’. 

The second loading area shall have minimum dimensions 

of 8’-6” wide by 19’ long with a vertical clearance of at least 

10 feet. 

1) Pedestrian Circulation: Pedestrian circulation to the site is 

from the parking via the sidewalk that is parallel to Banyan 

Drive and will be integrated with the overall campus 

walkway system. 

2) Vehicular Circulation: The vehicular circulation is primarily 

via the loop roadway system (Banyan Drive, Honeysuckle 

Road, and Maile Way). Vehicular access to the parking 

will be via the loop road network. 

3) Service Circulation: The service circulation to the building 

is via the west end of the modified Ilima Way. This access 

also doubles as a fire access approach to the building. 

4) Fire Access Circulation: The fire access to the building is 

via the (a) existing fire access south of the Humanities 

Building, (b) modified west portion of Ilima Way, and (c) 

modified east portion of Ilima Way. 

c. Accessibility: 

1) Handicap Accessibility from Parking: There are four (4) 

handicap accessible spaces for the Learning Resource 

Center located in the parking area east of Banyan Drive. 

There are (8) existing Handicap Accessible parking spaces 

that have been relocated from Ilima Way. 

2) Handicap Accessibility between Buildings: The following 

are handicap accessible routes adjacent to the Learning 

Resource Center: a) the sidewalk from the Student Center 

that is located east of Hale No‘eau and Hale La‘akea, b) 

the sidewalk that connects Hale La‘akea and the proposed 

Learning Resource Center, c) the sidewalk connecting 

Hale Palanakila and The Learning Resource Center, d) the 

sidewalk west of Hale Na‘auao and Hale Mana‘opono, e) 

The Learning Resource Center entrance walkway to the 

east of the building, f) the walkway running east and west 

between Hale Mana‘opono and Hale ‘Imiloa, and the 



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3. Site Grading 

covered walkway from the vehicle dropoff area to the north 

of Hale Hokulani to Hale ‘Imiloa. 

3) See Figure IV-2. 

a. Existing Grading: 

The existing grading of the western portion of the proposed 

Learning Resource Center slopes from a high point near the Hale 

La‘akea building at the elevation of approximately 250 to the 

Existing Hale Manaleo building elevation of approximately 236. 

The existing grading continues to slope downward from the Hale 

Manaleo to both the Hale Mana‘opono and the Science Facility 

(Hale ‘Imiloa) at approximately 220. The site also slopes down to 

the Hale Hokulani elevation of approximately 226. 

b. Proposed Grading: 

The proposed first floor of The Learning Resource Center is at 

approximately 228. The second floor elevation is at approximately 

elevation 242. The western face of the building would have the 

exterior grade at approximately 241. This would facilitate the 

removal of ground water from the area around the building. This 

configuration would reduce the potential adverse affects of water 

against the west wall of the lowest floor. The grading of the 

southeastern side of the facility needs to accommodate the 

pedestrian walkway as well as the banyan tree root structure. 

Due to the extensive change in grade, the handicap accessibility 

will need to be handled in the eastern, western and northern 

portions of the facility. 

The northwestern portion of the site has been configured to 

accommodate an outdoor seating area/amphitheater between The 

Learning Resource Center and the Planetarium (Hale Hokulani). 

The stepped seating area permits the transition from the grade of 

the north entrance to The Learning Resource Center at 

approximately elevation 228 to the grade southeast outside of the 

Planetarium (Hale Hokulani) at approximately elevation 224. 

4. Geotechnical Survey 

A geotechnical survey of the site is typically furnished by the Owner and 

is required to define the subsurface conditions associated with The 

Learning Resource Center. The structural engineer should be consulted 



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regarding the quantity and location of soil borings required for the 

proposed structural system. The geotechnical data should be available at 

the start of the design process. 

5. Water System 

a. Existing Water System: 

1) Current Water System Description: Due to the age and 

high maintenance of the system, the applicant proposes to 

develop a new system for installation throughout the 

campus. Water is supplied by the Board of Water Supply 

(BWS). The applicant has obtained approval from the State 

Department of Land and Natural Resources for a water 

allocation of 120,000 gallons per day (gpd). 

Director’s Report, PRU WCC 1994 

2) Existing Condition: The existing water distribution system 

to the campus buildings for the most part has been up 

graded. The piping within the buildings is older and has 

not been replaced. 

3) Design Rate of Use: 4,000 gallons per acre = 285,000 

gallons per day 

WCC MPR 1989 Page 72 

4) Calculated Use by Function: 2000 students x 60 gallons 

per day = 120,000 gallons per day. WCC has received 

approval to use 120,000 gallons per day (gpd) based on 

projected demand. WCC submitted a water master plan in 

August 1993. 

WCC MPR 1989 Page 71 

5) Fire Department Water Flow Rate: The Fire Department of 

the City and County of Honolulu requires a flow rate of 

2000 gallons per minute (gpm) with a 20 pounds per 

square inch (psi) residual pressure. The present system is 

only capable of providing 1,100 gallons per minute (gpm). 

The Fire Department responded to the applicant’s proposal 

to install sprinklers in combination with fire hydrants by 

stating “…we have no objections to the proposal providing 

that the existing 1,100 gallons per day (gpd) water 

availability is supplemented with a combined building 

sprinkler and hydrant system that is in compliance with 



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National Fire Protection Association13, Uniform Fire Code 

Article 10 and Board of Water Supply Standards.” 

Directors Report PRU WCC 1994 page 22 

6) Water System Construction (Science Facility): 

The water service that was part of the Science Facility 

(Hale ‘Imiloa) project consisted of 8” service in the adjacent 

Banyan Drive and the roadway to the Banyan Drive portion 

northwest of the Science Facility. The construction also 

included an 8” service to the new facility. The water 

service construction included a connection to Board of 

Water Supply (BWS) 16” main. The connection also 

included a pressure-reducing valve near the connection to 

the BWS main. 

7) Water System Construction (Humanities Building): In 1996 

the water service was extended from the 8” service that 

was constructed prior to the juncture of Banyan Drive and 

Honeysuckle Road and prior to the Science Facility. 

8) Water System Construction (Student Center): The water 

main construction in the area of the Student Center (Hale 

Akoakoa) was completed in the 2002 time frame. The 8” 

water main was constructed along Honeysuckle Road, 

Maile Way, and Banyan Drive (near Hale Kuhina and Hale 

Alakai). This work included the abandonment of a 4” water 

line near Hale Kuhina, a 6” water line near Hale Alakai, 4” 

water line along Maile Way, a 4” water line parallel to 

Honeysuckle, a 3” water line near Hale La‘Akea, a 4” water 

line in Ilima Way, and a 2” water line Hale Mana‘opono. 

9) Water System Upgrade (Campus-wide 2002 - 2003): The 

water service between buildings has been upgraded. 

Currently the water piping between buildings is newer 

system piping. The older system that was in need of repair 

has been abandoned or replaced. 

Refer to Engineering Solutions Inc. drawings T-1 to T-4 

and C-1 to C-12 dated 4-19-2002 for the extensive system 

upgrades. 

b. Proposed Water System (The Learning Resource Center) 

1) Proposed Water System Demand 

The demand is projected for the campus by using the 

number of students at the facility. 



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2,000 students x 60 gallons per day = 120,000 gallons per 

day. 

WCC has received approval to use 120,000 gallons per 

day (gpd) based on projected demand. Existing 

Reservoirs: 100,000 gallons. * 

Water Demand for The Learning Resource Center 

calculation is as follows: 

4,000 gallons per acre or 60 gallons per person.** 

Site 1.63 acres x 4,000 gal per acre = 6,520 gallons per 

day. 60 gallons per person x 968 people = 34,048 gallons 

Say 34,000. 

It is anticipated that the actual water demand for The 

Learning Resource Center may be reduced by using 

LEED® sustainable design techniques. Refer to LEED® 

Water Efficiency Credit 3 Water Use Reduction, Section V. 

Demand Factor: 1.5 x Average day* 

1.5 x 34,000 gallons per day = 51,000 gallons per day = 

0.590 gps 

Impact to the Existing System: 8” diameter minimum for 

the fire loop. Service lateral to the building will likely be 3” 

or 4”. 

* Water System Design Criteria 2002 

** Information from WCC Master Plan 1989 

2) Proposed Water System 

The water system will service The Learning Resource 

Center from the 6” water main located near Ilima Way. 

The new facility will contain a fire sprinkler system similar 

to other buildings on campus since the water pressure is 

below 2000 psi. This provision has been acceptable to the 

approving agencies. Since the proposed Learning 

Resource Center footprint will be over the existing water 

lines, the water lines need to be rerouted. It is 

recommended that the new water service be a 3” to 4” 

lateral. Any existing older water lines that are outside of 

the building and will feed The Learning Resource Center 

should be replaced with new lines. See Figure IV.3. 



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6. Wastewater System 

a. Existing Sewer System: 

1) Current Sewer System Description: The sewer system is 

in the process of being upgraded building by building. The 

existing sewer system needs maintenance due to 

settlement and root problems. 

2) Capacity: Mr. Nishimura, Department of Planning and 

Permitting (DPP), Site Development Division, confirmed 

that the moratorium on plumbing fixture units imposed by 

92 / PRU-3, condition 4, i.e. limiting development to a oneto-one 

replacement until the Kaneohe Sewage Treatment 

Plant is expanded, was lifted in the mid 1990s. DPP, Site 

Development Division will determine if the number of 

plumbing fixtures is within the sewer system capacity for 

each project on a case-by-case basis. 

DPP confirmed that the master application form may be 

downloaded from their website, i.e., Site Development 

Division, Master Application form, sewer portion. If the 

proposed project’s plumbing fixture unit count exceeds the 

sewer system’s capacity, DPP will work with the applicant 

on a solution to meet capacity. 

3) Existing Condition: “The applicant proposes to phase the 

installation of a new system of sewer lines throughout the 

campus for connection to the City sewer system.” 

Director’s Report, PRU WCC 1994, page 22. 

“The current system maintenance staff has indicated that 

the existing system must be constantly maintained, with 

settlement and root problems being common. Based on 

the high maintenance requirements and age of the system, 

installation of new sewer lines and laterals throughout the 

campus is recommended. The existing lines can be 

abandoned in-place, except where they interfere with new 

construction. The existing sanitary manholes should be 

removed to approximately two feet below grade and 

backfilled, with complete removal in new facility locations.” 

Plan Review Use for a Five Year Master Plan for the University of 

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4) Master Plan Concept: The plan is to have minimum sewer 

size of 6” for all lines other than building laterals. 

5) Sewer Construction (Science Facility): At the Science 

Facility (Hale ‘Imiloa) a 4” lateral was connected to a new 

6” which connects to sewer lines leading to the main sewer 

line in Kea‘ahala Road 

6) Sewer Construction (Humanities Building): At the 

Humanities Building (Hale Palanakila) a 6” lateral sewer 

service that turns into an 8” line connecting to another 8” 

main along Ilima Way. The 8” main flows makai and 

eventually to the sewer mains in Kea‘ahala Road. 

7) Sewer Construction (Student Center): At the Student 

Center (Hale Akoakoa) a number of 6” laterals were 

connected to an 8” sewer line that flows toward the 

Humanities Building (Hale Palanakila). The 8” sewer main 

located in the green mall area is flowing toward Diamond 

Head. 

b. Proposed Sewer System (Learning Resource Center): 

1) Sewer System Demand: 

Average Wastewater Flow: 25 gal per capita per day 

(3)*for schools 25 gpcd x 568 pcd = 14,200 gallons per 

day. 

Maximum Wastewater Flow: Flow factor = 5 (3)* 

5 x 14,200 = 71,000 gal per day 

Dry Weather Infiltration: 5 gpcd for above water table (3)* 

5 gpcd x 568 p = 2,840 gpd 

Design Average Flow: 14,200 gpd + 2,840 gpd = 17,040 gpd 

71,000 gpd + 2840 gpd = 73,840 say 74,000 gpd 



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Wet Weather Infiltration: 1290 gal per acre per day 

1290 gad x 1.630 acre = 2,103 gpd 

Design Peak Flow: 73,840 gpd + 2038 gpd = 75,878 gpd 

Say 76,000 gpd Q=0.88 gals /sec 

It is anticipated that the actual sewer system demand for 

The Learning Resource Center may be reduced by using 

LEED® sustainable design techniques. Refer to LEED® 

Water Efficiency Credit 2, Innovative Waste Water 

Technologies, Section V. 

2) Proposed Sewer Construction (Learning Resource 

Center): The sewer connection for The Learning Resource 

Center will connect to the existing 8” sewer located 

adjacent to Ilima Way. The 8” main flows makai and 

eventually to the sewer mains in Kea‘ahala Road. 

7. Storm Drainage Sytem 

Since a portion of the existing 8” sewer is would be within 

the footprint of the proposed Learning Resource Center, a 

portion the lines located in Ilima Way proposed for 

rerouting to the southeast around the existing Banyan 

trees. A portion of the existing 6” sewer serving the 

Humanities Building (Hale Palanakila) will need to be 

relocated since the existing line falls within the footprint of 

the proposed Learning Resource Center. See Figure 

IV.4. 

a. Existing Storm Drainage System: 

1) Current Storm Drainage System Description: “The existing 

storm drainage system is composed of a combination of 

open ditches and underground drain lines. Most of the 

Campus is drained by numerous inlets which intercept runoff 

along the roadway area. This runoff is then piped through 

the drainage system and outlet along the outskirts of the 

Campus property. Toward the northeastern side of the 

campus, there is an open drainage ditch which serves as the 

main drainage system for that side of the campus. All of the 

drainage from WCC eventually goes into two well-defined 

natural drainage ditches. These drainage ditches run along 

both sides of Kea‘ahala Road.” 

Plan Review Use for a Five Year Master Plan for the University of Hawaii, 

Windward Community College 1992 page 37. 



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2) Capacity: “No changes to the existing storm water drainage 

system are proposed. Runoff will be intercepted through 

inlets within paved areas, piped to the outskirts of the 

property for discharge into the City storm drainage system.” 

“Renovation and development of WCC will increase peak 

runoff produced on the campus. The increased peak runoff 

can be detained on-site in open areas located around the 

campus and outlet during off-peak times.” 

Plan Review Use for a Five Year Master Plan for the University of Hawaii, 

Windward Community College 1992, page 37. 

3) Master Plan Concept: “The proposed storm drainage system 

will continue the same concept, which services the existing 

campus. Runoff will be intercepted thru inlets within paved 

areas, piped to the outskirts of the property and outlet to 

match the existing drainage outlet locations. “ 

Plan Review Use for a FiveYear Master Plan for the University of Hawaii, 

Windward Community College 1992 page 37 

4) Storm Drainage Construction (Science Facility): During the 

construction of the Science Building (Hale ‘Imiloa) the open 

drainage ditch was developed into drain inlets and 12” to 36” 

drainage-lines on the mauka and Diamond Head sides of the 

Science Center. There were 11 area drainage catch basins 

installed as well as a drainage inlet and an outlet structures. 

5) Storm Drainage Construction (Humanities Building): The 

storm drainage system to the southeast of the Humanities 

Building (Hale Palanakila) consists of 24”, 30” and 36” storm 

drainage lines connecting to the 36” Storm Drainage Main 

that crosses Banyan Drive. There are also storm drainage 

lines that cross Banyan Drive adjacent to the Humanities 

Building and proceed to the north-northwest to a drainage 

outlet structure located beyond the parking structure. 

6) Storm Drainage Construction (Student Center): The storm 

drainage system for the Student Center (Hale Akoakoa) 

consists of 8”, 18”, 24”, and 30” drainage lines connecting to 

the 30” main that crosses the Maile Way and proceeds in the 

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b. Proposed Storm Drainage System (The Learning Resource 

Center) 

1) Storm Drainage Demand: 

The proposed Learning Resource Center has a roof area of 

approximately 56,000 square feet that will contribute to 

storm systems. Additional hardscape maybe created with 

introduction of the amphitheater/Plaza area to the north of 

The Learning Resource Center and with the inclusion of the 

fire access and turnarounds that are located along the 

existing Ilima Way to the southwest and southeast of The 

Learning Resource Center. 

It is anticipated that the actual storm drainage system 

demand for The Learning Resource Center may be reduced 

by using LEED® sustainable design techniques. (Refer to 

LEED® Sustainable Sites, Credit 6, Storm Water 

Management, Section V.) 

2) Storm Drainage Construction: The drainage anticipated for 

The Learning Resource Center will utilize drainage lines on 

either side of the site. There is a 36” drainage main to the 

north-northwest and a 24” drainage main to the south and 

southeast. Both of these mains flow to the east where they 

both have outlet structures that flow into an open drainage 

ditch. See Figure IV.5. 

The Learning Resource Center site is in the Storm Drain 

Basin B5 which has 9.48 acres and 18.5 cubic feet per 

second (CFS) Runoff Flow. The proposed parking 

associated with the new facility is anticipated for Storm Drain 

Basin B8 which has 9.74 acres and 18.3 cubic feet per 

second (CFS) Runoff Flow.* 

* Plan Review Use for a Five-Year Master Plan for the University of 

Hawaii, Windward Community College 1992, Figure 20 Storm Drain 

Basins.7 

8. Sustainable Design (Refer to Section V) 

C. Landscape 

1. Overview 

The landscaping concept for The Learning Resource Center shall be in 

conformance with the Ultimate Landscape Plan that is part of the Plan 



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Review Use resolution and the Master Plan for Windward Community 

College. The landscape plans will be developed in the course of the final 

Schematics, Design Development and Construction Documents phases. 

For purposes of the Project Development Report, the Design Parameters 

and Plant List are summarized as follows: 

2. Design Parameters 

a. The landscape plan shall retain the character of the existing 

campus. 

b. Retain existing banyan trees and remove mango and monkey pod 

trees. 

c. Pedestrian circulation walks shall generally conform to the 

concept established in the master plan. 

d. Provide enhanced landscaping adjacent to buildings as defined in 

the master plan. 

e. Provide one species of flowering tree for parking lot landscaping 

and in accordance with the City and County of Honolulu Land Use 

Ordinance (recommend matching trees in existing parking lots for 

consistency and unity). 

3. Plant List 

a. Trees 

Scientific Name 

Acacia confusa 

Aleurites moluccana 

Bauhinia blakeana 

Bauhinia monandra 

Fagraea retusa 

Ficus Retusa 

Lagestroemia speciosa 

Lassia J x F ‘Wilhemina Tenny’ 

Michelia alba 

Plumeria sp. 

Samanea saman 

Tabeuia pentaphylla 

Common Name 

Formosan Koa 

Kukui 

Hong Kong Orchid Tree 

St. Thomas tree 

Pua Kenikeni 

Chinese Banyan 

Giant Crape Myrtle 

Rainbow Shower 

Pak Lan 

Plumeria 

Monkeypod 

Pink Tecoma 

b. Palms 

Archotonophoenix alexandrae 

Chrysalipocarpus lutescens 

Pritchardia sp. 

Ptychosperma macarthurii 

Roystonea regia 

Alexander Palm 

Areca Palm 

Lolu Palm 

Macarthur Palm 

Royal Palm 



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c. Shrubs 

Acalpha w. var. macafeana 

Alpina purpurata 

Bixa orellana 

Breynia nivosa roseo-picta 

Brunfelsia latifolia 

Cordyline terminalis 

Heliconia sp. 

Ixoria sp. 

Monstera deliciosa 

Musseanda sp. 

Philodendron 

Beefsteak Plant 

Red Ginger 

Lipstick Plant 

Snow Bush 

Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow 

Ti 

Heliconia 

Ixoria 

Monstera 

Musseanda 

Philodendron 

d. Ground Covers 

Asparagus sprengeri 

Gardenia radicans 

Microsorium scolopendria 

Ophiopogon japonicus 

Scindapsus 

Syngoium sp. 

Asperagus Fern 

Creeping Gardenia 

Laua’e Fern 

Mondo Grass 

Taro Vine 

Syngoium 

e. Grasses 

Paspalum congugatum 

Stenotaphrum secundatum 

Hilo Grass 

St. Augustine Grass 

4. Irrigation 

The Master Plan recommends the inclusion of “enhanced landscaping” 

adjacent to and surrounding each building. Permanent underground 

irrigation will be provided for this area only and integrated with a system 

of hose bibs to facilitate hand watering at selected times. The extent of 

landscaping will be developed during the subsequent design phases. 

D. Structural Engineering 

1. Overview 

At the time of this writing the code adopted for use in the City and County 

of Honolulu is the 1997 Uniform Building Code. The 2000 edition is 

pending review and adoption by the City. 



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For purposes of this report, it is recommended that, as a minimum, the 

structural design be consistent with the following criteria: 

a. Design Assumptions: Assume concrete shear walls and 

concrete frame system, i.e. concrete columns and beams. Walls 

may be masonry in place of concrete walls. The structural system 

is subject to further evaluation during the design phases. 

b. Codes and Standards: Uniform Building Code 1997 edition 

c. Design Live Loads: 

Roof 

Ground Floor 

20 psf (reducible) 

100 psf (reducible) 

d. Design Dead Loads (additional to self-weight): 

Roof 

Ground Floor 

Roof-Mounted Equipment 

e. Wind: 

10 psf 

20 psf partition load 

Weight as provided by 

equipment manufacturer 

Basic Wind Speed 

80 mph 

Exposure Category 

B 

Primary Frame Design Method Method 1 (Normal Force 

Method) 

Building Classification 

Enclosed/Unenclosed 

Importance Factor 1.0 

f. Seismic 

E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 

1. Overview 

Lateral Force Procedure 

Equivalent Static 

Zone 

2a 

C t 

Rw 6.5 

Importance Factor 1.0 

The following sections summarize the design criteria for heating, 

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2. HVAC 

Design Criteria 

a. Codes and Standards 

Current editions with City and County of Honolulu Amendments 

where applicable: 

Uniform Building Codes 

Uniform Fire Codes 

Uniform Mechanical Code 

State of Hawaii Elevator and Boiler Safety Code 

State of Hawaii Department of Health Title 39 

NFPA 90 A and B 

NFPA 96 

ASHRAE Fundamentals 

ASHRAE Standard 55 

ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 

ASHRAE Standard 90.1 

SMACNA Guidelines for Duct Construction 

Design Conditions 

Indoor Design for all occupied spaces: 

75 degrees Fahrenheit dry bulb 

Maximum 60 percent relative humidity 

Outdoor Design 

Per ASHRAE recommendations, use peak moisture conditions for 

design of outside air systems. 

b. Systems 

Descriptions 

Condenser water air conditioning systems using packaged air 

handling units with integral compressors, condensers and 

refrigerant coils. Constant temperature variable air volume air 

distribution systems serving all occupied spaces. 

Temperature Control Zoning 

Temperature control zones based on occupancy, usage and 

exposure. Separate zones for corner exposures. Maximum depth 



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of perimeter zones in open plan areas to be 12 feet. Maximum 

size VAV box based on maximum noise criteria (NC) of 30. 

Air Handling Units 

Size of air handling equipment based on expected occupancy, 

hours of operation and usage. Maximum size of air handling unit 

to be 14,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air supply. Air 

handling units above 2,000 CFM to have variable volume controls. 

Air handling units above 5,000 CFM to have variable frequency 

drive for fans with mixed-flow characteristic fan wheels. 

All air handling units to be located in sound attenuated mechanical 

equipment rooms, maximum NC of 35 immediately outside of fan 

rooms. 

Outside Air Systems 

Separate, dedicated outside air systems will serve the entire 

building and be sized to provide dehumidification for all air 

conditioned spaces and positive building pressurization under all 

anticipated exhaust and normal ambient wind conditions. 

Units to be all stainless steel construction with all copper coils. 

Units to employ refrigerant heat recovery to provide 100 percent of 

reheat required to supply neutral air at a temperature of 75 

degrees and dew point suitable to maintain a maximum of 60 

percent relative humidity in all air conditioned spaces at peak 

loads. 

Condenser Water System 

Distribution to all air handling units will be handled via variable 

flow piping system using copper and welded steel piping. Buried 

schedule piping from building to remote site cooling tower 

location. Two primary and two secondary condenser water pumps 

with variable frequency drives, each pump sized for a minimum of 

70 percent of full load. 

Stainless steel plate-frame heat exchangers between building 

distribution system and open tower cooling system. Minimum two 

heat exchangers, each sized for 100 percent of full load. 

Cooling towers shall be open, induced draft counter flow towers 

with all stainless steel construction. Two separate fan motors, one 

for full load and one for approximately 40 percent full load. 

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3. Plumbing 

a. Design Criteria 

Codes and Standards 


Where applicable: 

Uniform Building Code 

Uniform Plumbing Code 


NFPA Standards 

b. Systems Description 

Domestic Water 

Furnished at street pressure through a pressure reducing valve 

stations. 

Domestic Hot Water 

Domestic hot water generated by air-to-water heat pumps with 

electric backup at the storage tanks. Hot water at 140 degrees F 

and distributed at 120 degrees F through automatic mixing valve. 

Temperature maintenance for domestic hot water systems 

provided by re-circulating piping and pumps. 

Sanitary Sewer 

Waste lines for plumbing fixtures collected and piped by gravity to 

site sanitary sewer mains. Provide maximum 1,500 gallon precast 

concrete grease interceptor for food service operation. 

Confirm final sizing with City and County of Honolulu Division of 

Environmental Services. 

Roof Drainage 

4. Fire Protection 

Roof drainage provided by internal, cast iron rain leaders piped to 

site mains. Separate overflow rood drains piped to grade. 

a. Design Criteria 



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Codes and Standards 


where applicable: 

Uniform Building Code 

Uniform Fire Code 


NFPA 13 

NFPA 14 

NFPA 25 

Sprinklers 

All areas of the new buildings to be fully protected by wet-type fire 

extinguishing systems. 

Standpipes 

Manual standpipes with hose valve located in all exit stairwell and 

interconnected at the base of the building. Standpipe will be precharged 

with domestic water. 


F. Electrical Engineering 

1. Overview 

a. The information below defines a preliminary electrical 

infrastructure to The Learning Resource Center, parts of which are 

not included at this time; however, the quality level is defined. 

2. HECO Requirements 

a. Per as-built construction documents of WCC, electric utility service 

is provided by Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) overhead 

service at 12,470 volts, 3 phase through two underground service 

circuits. The power is primarily metered and controlled in the main 

electrical metering and switching vault located at the northeast 

corner of the student/public parking lot on Kea‘ahala Road. 

Distribution to the various campus electrical distribution handholes 

is provided at 12.47 kV through loop underground feeder circuits. 

Building utilization voltages shall be 208Y/ 120 volts, 3 phase and 

480Y / 277 volts, 3 phase. Secondary feeders from the electrical 



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distribution handholes to the respective building panels shall be 

via underground feeder circuits. 

b. Per discussions with HECO, the primary electrical service capacity 

is sufficient to support the additional electrical load of The 

Learning Resource Center. 

3. Existing Site Conditions 

a. Hale Manaleo presently occupies the campus site on which The 

Learning Resource Center will be built. An electrical improvement 

project was recently completed to provide underground electrical 

feeders to the building and to disconnect it from the adjacent 

overhead electrical service. This new underground electrical 

service also feeds Hale Mana‘opono and Hale Na‘auao to the 

north. 

b. A portion of the original overhead service (electrical, night lighting 

circuits, telephone, data, fire alarm, and security) along Ilima Way 

remains, which presently feeds Hale Manaleo, Hale La‘akea, and 

Hale No‘eau, and crosses Honeysuckle Road to feed the Haloa 

and ‘Iolani buildings on the State Hospital site. This overhead 

service will be removed to avoid conflict with The Learning 

Resource Center. Reconnection of electrical, telephone, data, fire 

alarm, and security services to the above listed buildings to 

remain shall be considered prior to termination of the overhead 

service along Ilima Way. 

c. Similar to the electrical utility distribution loop, an underground 

communications duct loop distributes night lighting circuits, 

telephone, data, fire alarm, and security services to the various 

buildings on the campus via communication distribution 

handholes, with exception to the above buildings still connected to 

overhead services. On-campus telephone, data, fire alarm and 

security systems are centrally located in [building(s)]. New 

telephone, data, fire alarm, and security cabling shall be provided 

from the central distribution location to The Learning Resource 

Center within the existing communications duct. 

4. On-Site Power & Communications 

a. Electrical service to The Learning Resource Center shall be 

obtained from existing EHH #12A located at the turnaround on the 

east side of Hale Palanakila (Arts & Humanities Building). The 

12.47 kV primary electrical service shall be tapped and extended 

via underground feeders to a new pad-mounted dry-type 

transformer to step down the primary voltage to 480Y/277V, 3- 



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phase utilization voltage. The transformer shall be located on the 

southwest side of the building, preferably adjacent to the 

turnaround for maintenance considerations. Secondary electrical 

service shall be via underground feeders to a 480Y/277V 

switchboard/distribution panel located in the first floor Central 

Electrical Room of The Learning Resource Center. The 480/277 

voltages shall be primarily utilized for mechanical and lighting 

systems. Step-down transformers shall be utilized for 208Y/120 

voltages for general power distribution throughout The Learning 


b. Communications services (telephone, data, fire alarm, and 

security) shall be obtained from existing CMH #9 adjacent to EHH 

#12A. New telephone, data, fire alarm, and security cabling shall 

be pulled within the existing communications duct from the central 

distribution center located in [building(s)] to existing CMH #9 and 

extended to the Central Data Room of The Learning Resource 

Center via underground communications conduits. Night lighting 

circuits shall also be extended to provide power to site lighting 

poles in the area of The Learning Resource Center. 


a. Electrical Codes and Standards: 

1) NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 

2) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 

3) IES Lighting Illuminating Engineering Society 

Handbook 

4) 1997 UBC Uniform Building Code 

5) 1997 UFC Uniform Fire Code 

b. Power Service 

1) Primary power will be extended from the primary circuits(s) 

electrical handhole EHH #12A. 15 kV rated primary cables 

will tap into the existing circuit(s) and extend via a new 

underground primary duct to a new pad mounted 

transformer with integral switch. The utilization voltage of 

the transformer shall be 480Y/277 volts, 3 phase, 4-wire. 

2) An underground secondary duct with secondary cables will 

be run from the new transformer to the Main Switchboard. 



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3) The Main Switchboard will be rated as required and shall 

consist of a pull section, check meter section and a main 

breaker section and distribution section with breakers for 

sub-feeders. Voltage and ampere meters will be provided. 

4) Utilization Panels will be located within the Central 

Electrical Room and Electrical Closets within the building. 

c. Communications Services 

1) Communications (telephone, data, fire alarm and security) 

services shall be extended from CMH #9 to respective 

backboards, enclosures, or panels in the Central Data 

Room via an underground duct. 

2) All necessary system cabling to connect The Learning 

Resource Center to the campus communications 

distribution center for the listed systems shall be inclusive 

to the project. 

3) Cabling within the building shall be distributed via panels, 

backboards, and raceways dedicated to each system as 

coordinated with the appropriate WCC department. 

d. Lighting 

1) General illumination shall be provided by fluorescent 

luminaires with electronic ballast and T8 (or T5) lamps. 

2) Fluorescent lamps shall be low-mercury, TCLP-compliant. 

3) Indirect / direct pendant-mounted luminaires shall be 

utilized for computer / circulation areas. 

4) Parabolic louvers or prismatic lens will be provided as 

determined. 

5) Recessed downlights, where required, shall have compact 

fluorescent lamps with electronic ballast. Lamps shall be 

provided with color temperature of 3500K. 

6) Zone light switches will be provided for conference/ 

teaching / learning areas to provide multiple illumination 

levels. 



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7) Corridor illumination shall be pendant, surface, or recessed 

mounted luminaires as determined. 

8) Photocell switching shall be utilized in areas where 

daylighting will be incorporated to minimize energy usage. 

9) Emergency exit and egress illumination shall be provided 

by integral battery and charger at selected locations in 

ceiling luminaires within all areas. 

10) EXIT signs will be provided with integral batteries and 

chargers for emergency backup. LED lamps selected for 

long life. 

11) Luminaires for exterior building illumination shall have 

compact fluorescent lamps with electronic ballast. 

Luminaires shall be wall-mounted for maintenance 

considerations. Lamps shall be provided with color 

temperature of 3500K. 

12) Site (walkway) luminaires shall be provided to match 

existing pole lighting with metal-halide lamps. 

e. Power Utilization Systems 

1) Duplex convenience outlets with isolated ground and 

duplex convenience outlets with ground fault interrupt 

(GFI) will be installed accordance with the NEC. 

2) Faceplates shall be stainless steel for durability. 

3) Single/double gang junction boxes, with future circuits will 

be provided as required. 

4) Special outlets as will be determined, shall be provided. 

f. Communications Systems 

1) Telephone and data outlets shall be provided where 

required. 

2) Approximately 300 data outlets will be required in the first 

floor circulation and computer areas. Majority of outlets 

will be located in floor slab or raised floor, and shall be 

recessed, covers shall be flush to floor. 



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3) Telephone outlets to have individual 1” conduit homerun to 

nearest Tech Closet on each floor. Each Telephone outlet 

location will be provided with a 4-11/ 16” x 2-1/8” deep 

square junction box, double gang collar with blank cover 

plate. Outlets and cables shall be furnished and installed 

complete. 

4) DATA outlets shall include 1” conduit homerun to 

backboards within the Tech Closets. System shall include 

distribution frame (backboards), as required for connecting 

circuits including all cabling. Equipment for an operating 

local area network system to be furnished by others. Each 

DATA outlet location will be provided a 4-11/ 16” x 2-1/8” 

deep square junction box, double gang collar with blank 

cover plate. Outlets and cables shall be furnished and 

installed complete. 

5) Video outlets, if required, will have an individual 1” conduit 

homerun to backboards within the Tech Closets. Each 

video outlet location will be provided a 4-11/ 16” x 2-1/8” 

deep square junction box, double gang collar with blank 

cover plate. Outlets and cables shall be furnished and 

installed complete. Video distribution shall originate from 

the Studio Control room or as determined. 

g. Fire Alarm System 

1) An addressable type system matching or compatible to the 

campus central system, which is compliant to the Life 

Safety Code (NFPA 101) and the current Uniform Fire 

Code, shall be specified. 

2) An annunciator panel shall be provided. Location to be 

determined. 

3) Devices shall include manual pull stations, audio and 

visual devices per ADA criteria, supervision of sprinkler 

flow and tamper switches, smoke detectors and automatic 

duct smoke detectors. 

4) Interface will be provided for remote annunciation and 

supervision to the central campus system. 



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h. Security System 

1) A system matching or compatible to the central campus 

system shall be specified. 

2) An annunciator panel will be provided. Location to be 

determined. 

3) Devices shall include magnetic door switches, infrared and 

ultrasonic motion detectors as determined by the Security 

Consultant. 




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V. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN GUIDELINES 

A. Overview of Sustainability 

The pursuit of sustainable building design encompasses a comprehensive set of 

design and construction considerations that typically involve owner, architect and 

engineers, contractors, manufacturers, maintenance personnel and building 

occupants, etc.; i.e., the entire project team from design inception through post 

occupancy. The U.S. Green Building Council developed and sponsors the 

LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Development) Green Building 

Rating System® to evaluate, measure and assign credits for environmental and 

system performance of a facility. LEED® addresses the following environmental 

categories with prescriptive requirements for each category: 

1. Sustainable Sites 

2. Water Efficiency 

3. Energy & Atmosphere 

4. Material & Resources 

5. Indoor Environmental Quality 

6. Innovation & Design Process 

These categories and requirements are summarized in Exhibit V.1 and are 

intended for further evaluation for The Learning Resource Center during the 

course of design and the preparation of construction documents. The attached 

exhibit summarizes the credits that are attainable based on meeting prescriptive 

prerequisites and requirements for the above categories. The exhibit identifies 

credits that are “reasonably certain” (achievable); credits that are “possible” to 

achieve; and additionally, credits that are deemed “not possible” to achieve. 

The (33) credits indicated in the Exhibit V.1 represent an initial assessment and 

point of departure toward achieving LEED® Certification for The Learning 

Resource Center at Windward Community College. The suggested credits 

should be evaluated in greater depth with the design team and the University of 

Hawaii/Windward Community College. 


Project No. CC-02-6188 V-1



EXHIBIT V.1 LEED® CERTIFICATION SUMMARY 

Reference: LEED® Rating System, 

Version 2.1 

Reasonably 

Certain 

Possible 

Not Possible 

Points 

Sustainable Sites 14 Possible Points 

Prereq 1 Erosion & Sedimentation Control Required 

Credit 1 Site Selection 1 1 0 0 

Credit 2 Urban Redevelopment 1 0 0 1 

Credit 3 Brownfield Redevelopment 1 0 0 1 

Credit 4.1 Alternative Transportation, Public Transportation Access 1 0 0 1 

Credit 4.2 Alternative Transportation, Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.3 Alternative Transportation, Alternative Fuel Vehicles 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.4 Alternative Transportation, Parking Capacity 1 1 0 0 

Credit 5.1 Reduced Site Disturbance, Protect or Restore Open Space 1 0 0 1 

Credit 5.2 Reduced Site Disturbance, Development Footprint 1 1 0 0 

Credit 6.1 Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity 1 1 0 0 

Credit 6.2 Stormwater Management, Treatment 1 0 0 1 

Credit 7.1 Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof 1 1 0 0 

Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof 1 0 0 1 

Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction 1 1 0 0 

Subtotal 8 0 6 14 

Water Efficiency 5 Possible Points 

Credit 1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping, Reduce by 50% 1 1 0 0 

Credit 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping, No Potable Use or No Irrigation 1 1 0 0 

Credit 2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies 1 1 0 0 

Credit 3.1 Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction 1 1 0 0 

Credit 3.2 Water Use Reduction, 30% Reduction 1 0 0 1 


Energy & Atmosphere 17 Possible Points 

Prereq 1 Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning Required 

Prereq 2 Minimum Energy Performance Required 

Prereq 3 CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment Required 

Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance 1–10 

15% 1 0 0 

20% 1 0 0 

25% 0 0 1 

30% 0 0 1 

35% 0 0 1 

40% 0 0 1 

45% 0 0 1 

50% 0 0 1 





55% 0 0 1 

60% 0 0 1 

Credit 2.1 Renewable Energy, 5% 1 0 0 1 



Credit 3 Additional Commissioning 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4 Ozone Depletion 1 0 0 1 

Credit 5 Measurement & Verification 1 1 0 0 

Credit 6 Green Power 1 0 0 1 


Materials & Resources 13 Possible Points 

Prereq 1 Storage & Collection of Recyclables Required 

Credit 1.1 Building Reuse, Maintain 75% of Existing Shell 1 0 0 1 

Credit 1.2 Building Reuse, Maintain 100% of Shell 1 0 0 1 

Credit 1.3 Building Reuse, Maintain 100% Shell & 50% Non-Shell 1 0 0 1 

Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management, Divert 50% 1 1 0 0 

Credit 2.2 Construction Waste Management, Divert 75% 1 0 0 1 

Credit 3.1 Resource Reuse, Specify 5% 1 0 0 1 

Credit 3.2 Resource Reuse, Specify 10% 1 0 0 1 

Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, Specify 5% (p.c. + 1/2 p.i.) 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, Specify 10% (p.c. + 1/2 p.i.) 1 0 0 1 

Credit 5.1 Local/Regional Materials, 20% Manufactured Locally 1 0 0 1 

Credit 5.2 Local/Regional Materials, of 20% in MRc5.1, 50% Harvested Locally 0 0 1 

1 Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials 1 1 0 0 

Credit 7 Certified Wood 1 0 0 1 


Indoor Environmental Quality 15 Possible Points 

Prereq 1 Minimum IAQ Performance Required 

Prereq 2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control Required 

Credit 1 Carbon Dioxide (CO2 ) Monitoring 1 1 0 0 

Credit 2 Ventilation Effectiveness 1 0 0 1 

Credit 3.1 Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction 1 1 0 0 

Credit 3.2 Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.2 Low-Emitting Materials, Paints 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet 1 1 0 0 

Credit 4.4 Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood 1 1 0 0 

Credit 5 Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control 1 1 0 0 

Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Perimeter 1 0 0 1 

Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Non-Perimeter 1 0 0 1 

Credit 7.1 Thermal Comfort, Comply with ASHRAE 55-1992 1 1 0 0 

Credit 7.2 Thermal Comfort, Permanent Monitoring System 1 1 0 0 

Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces 1 0 0 1 

Credit 8.2 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces 1 0 0 1 






Innovation & Design Process 5 Possible Points 

Credit 1.1 Innovation in Design 1 1 0 0 




Credit 2 LEED® Accredited Professional 1 1 0 0 


LEED® Certification for WCC Learning Resource Center 33 

LEED® Possible Additional Credits 0 

LEED® Not Possible 36 

LEED® Rating System Total Available Credits 69 





VI. 

IMPLEMENTATION AND PROBABLE COST OF CONSTRUCTION 

The proposed implementation plan and the probable cost of construction for The 

Learning Resource Center comprises three (3) components, i.e., The Learning Resource 

Center, Banyan Drive (Loop Road) Improvements and the Hazardous Pipe Removal and 

Remediation. The following timeframe represents the projected design and construction 

schedule and assumes that these components will be implemented in parallel. 

A. Projected Schedule for Planning Purposes 

1. Design Phase 10 – 14 months 

(Schematic Completion) 

(Design Development) 

(Construction Documents) 

2. Building Permit Allow 3 – 4 months 

3. Bid Period/Negotiations/Award 3 – 4 months 

4. Construction Phase + Fit Out 20 – 24 months 

5. Close Out Allow 3 – 4 months 

B. The Statement of Probable Construction Cost is conceptually summarized in 

Exhibit VI.1 for The Learning Resource Center and related work and assumes a 

5 percent escalation beginning January 2005. 

EXHIBIT VI.1: STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST 


1 Site Costs 

Parking Spaces 

(80) Library and Learning Center parking spaces @ $2800 $224,000 

(18) Ilima Way relocated parking spaces @ $2800 $50,400 

Utilities, utility relocation, site lighting $325,000 

Landscaping, walks & plazas $450,000 

Retaining walls $100,000 

Amphitheater $200,000 

Service and Fire Drives $300,000 

Demolition of Hale Manaleo $125,000 

Subtotal $1,774,400 

2 Building Construction Cost $24,528,935 

81,793 GSF & 2000 GSF of canopy overhang @ $300 / GSF 

3 Furniture and Equipment $2,452,894 

10% of Item 2 

4 Computers / Technology $1,839,670 

7.5% of Item 2 



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5 Construction Contingency $2,630,334 

10% of Items 1 & 2 

Subtotal Project Cost $33,226,232 

6 A / E Fees (Assume 10% of Project Cost) $3,322,623 

Total Project Cost $36,548,855 

BANYAN DRIVE - LOOP ROAD DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 

1 Site Costs 

Roadway $180,000 

Fill Material $100,000 

Retaining Wall $100,000 

Utility Pole Relocation & Related Work $150,000 

Fence Relocation $20,000 

Subtotal $550,000 

2 Construction Contingency $55,000 

10% of Item 1 

3 A / E Fees (Assume 10% of 1+2) $60,500 

Subtotal Project Cost $665,500 

HAZARDOUS PIPE REMOVAL AND REMEDIATION 

1 Scope Not Determine (Allowance) $150,000 


10% of Item 1. 

3 A / E Fees (Assume 10% of 1+2) $16,500 

Subtotal Project Cost $181,500 

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES (LEED)® 

1 Additional Costs (Assume 6% of LRC Cost) $1,461,954 


10% of Item 1. 

3 A/E Fee (Assume 10% of Items 1+2) $160,815 

Subtotal Project Cost $1,768,965 

Grand Total $39,164,820 

Notes: 

1. The Grand Total cost is in current dollars. Escalation to the midpoint of 

the future construction is required. Escalation is "assumed" @ 5% per year. 



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ESCALATION 

Grand Total escalated to January of 2005 @ 5% $41,123,061 









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VII. 

REFERENCES 

1. City and County of Honolulu, Resolution No. 94-87, CD-I, May 4, 1994 

2. Joint Venture/Okita Kunimitsu & Associates, Inc./Ernest Hara and Associates, 

Inc., Windward Community College Master Plan Report, April 22, 1989. 

3. Okita Kunimitsu & Associates, Inc., Plan Review Use for a Five Year Master Plan 

for the University of Hawaii Windward Community College, Volumes 1 & 2, May 

1992 

4. Okita Kunimitsu & Associates, Inc., Windward Community College Urban Design 

Plan and Design Guidelines, July 15, 1994, Revised November 30, 1995. 

5. Wilson Okamoto & Associates, Inc., Environmental Assessment for Windward 

Community College Master Plan, October 28, 1987. 

6. City and County of Honolulu, Dept. of Planning & Permitting, Land Use 

Ordinance, April 1995. 

7. 1997 Uniform Building Code 

8. Drawings 

Description Job Number Date Project 

Water lines 

Accessible ramps, 

Minor storm drains 

at Hale Manaleo 

Site Utilities 

Storm sewer 

DAGS 

CC-00-6152 

DAGS 

12-31-4135 

DAGS 

12-31-6180 

01-18-02 WCC – Connect Existing 

buildings to new main campus 

water distribution system 

3-4-02 Architectural Barrier 

Removal 

2-7-04 Building K 

Natural Sciences C-13 

Site Utilities DAGS 12-31- 

4100 

Utility Plan DAGS 12-31- 

4056 

April 2001 

April 2000 

Fire Safety Improvements 

E-1, E-2, E-3, E-4 

Building D 

Campus Center C-5, C-6 

Exterior 

Elevations 

Storm Drains, 

Lines and Roads 

12-31-4027 9-15-98 Building J 

12-31-4002 4-22-96 New Campus Development, 

Phase I 



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9. Federal Register 

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 

36 CFR Parts 1190 and 1191 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; 

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Proposed Rule. 

10. LEED® Reference Guide and Rating System Version 2.0, June 2001 



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APPENDIX A 

PLAN REVIEW USE (PRU) ASSESSMENT AND CITY 

AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU REVIEW COMMENTS 


APRIL 2004 



Windward Community College 

Hale Manaleo


Hale Manaleo


PROGRAM PLANNING 

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS - ASSIGNABLE SQUARE FOOTAGE 

Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 


1 Director of Information Technology Services 

Office 1 1 200 

2 Institutional Researcher Office 1 1 200 

3 Secretary Office 1 2 175 

4 Administrative Storage Room 1 0 

5 Conference Room 1 600 

5a Male Restroom 1 50 

5b Female Restroom 1 50 

Subtotal 0 4 1,275 


6 Vestibule 1 800 

7 Information Commons 1 48 2,700 

8 Information Commons Manager's Office 1 1 150 

9 Information Reference Desk Area 1 4 425 

10 Reference Collection Area 1 16 1,100 

11 Reference Librarian's Office (4 @ 115) 4 4 460 

12 Reference Librarians Conference Room 1 340 

13 Circulation Service Center 1 4 1,125 

14 Circulation Workroom 1 3 735 

15 Circulation Manager's Office 1 1 145 

16 Circulation Storage Room 1 200 

17 Current Periodicals Area 1 20 700 

18 Periodicals Backfile Area 1 12 700 

19 Microforms Area 1 5 550 

20 Pamphlets Area 1 4 155 

21 Maps/Art Prints Area 1 4 600 

22 Listening/Viewing Area 1 8 480 

23 Study Area A 1 22 1,000 

24 Hawaiian Collection Room 1 24 1 1,800 

25 Bookstacks Area 1 5,500 

26 Study Area B (shared w/ Learning Center) inc. 

6 study booths 1 110 4,100 

27 Group Viewing Room (1 @ 300 & 2 @ 170) 3 640 

28 Group Study Room (6 @ 150 & 2 @170) Area 

B 9 1,240 

29 Technical Services Room 1 4 1,130 

30 Technical Services Librarian's Office (Tech I) 1 1 140 

31 Library Technician's Office (Tech II) 1 1 130 

32 College Archives Room 1 600 

32a Circulation Storage Room 1 135 

33 Head Librarian's Office 1 1 240 


University of Hawaii Community Colleges December 2003 

Project No. CC-02-6188 1 PRE-FINAL




Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 

35 Storage Room 1 200 

36 Staff Emergency Room and Lounge 1 800 

37 Meeting Room with 2 Closets @ 100 1 1,220 

38 Electronic Classroom 1 24 1 875 

39 Computer Laboratory 1 72 4 3,670 

39a 24-hour Study/Coffee Shop 1 30 1,500 

Subtotal 399 31 36,480 


40 TLC Coordinator's Office 1 1 150 

41 TLC Manager 1 1 120 

42 Distribution Center 1 2 330 

43 Work Room 1 2 385 

44 Testing Room 1 25 810 

45 Quiet Study Area (Merged with Study Area ‘B’ - 

Library 1 0 5 0 

46 Resource Teacher Room 2 2 220 

47 STAAR Reception Area 1 2 180 

48 STAAR Counselor's Office 3 3 330 

49 STAAR Clerk-Typist Office 1 1 100 

50 STAAR Tutors' Office 1 2 235 

Subtotal 27 19 2,860 


51 Computing Services Coordinator's Office 1 1 215 

52 Computing Services Secretary Office 1 2 205 

53 Help Desk Room 1 2 285 

54 Training and Demonstration Room 1 2 440 

55 Staff Workroom 1 6 985 

56 Computer Setup and Repair Room 1 4 800 

57 Server Area 1 0 355 


58a Bathroom 50 



59 Reception Area/Counter/Equipment Check-out 1 3 210 

60 General Office, Job and Equipment Intake 

Room 1 6 450 

61 Clerk-Typist's Office 1 1 125 

62 Media Coordinator’s Office 1 1 200 


64 Duplication and Copiers Room 1 1 610 

65 Duplication Storage Room 1 0 160 

66 Bindery Room 1 3 300 






Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 

67 Duplication Manager's Office 1 1 140 

68 New Media Laboratory 1 20 1 620 

69 Instructional Development Specialist’s Office 1 1 110 

70 Media Production Specialist's Office 1 1 120 

71 Web Master's Office 1 1 125 

72 Studio Storage Room 1 0 110 

73 Instructional Video Studio 1 5 715 

74 Electronic Duplication and Distribution Room 1 3 450 

75 Studio Control Room 1 6 210 

76 Audio Recording Booth 1 2 125 

77 Electronic Maintenance and Repair Shop 1 3 745 

78 Electronic Technician I Office 1 1 145 

79 Electronic Technician II Office 1 1 145 

80 Equipment Storage Room 1 1 215 

81 Graphic Materials Preparation Room 1 4 4 850 

82 Graphic Artist’s Office 1 1 160 

83 Graphics Storage Room 1 0 115 

84 Spray Booth 0 70 

85 Loading and Receiving/Storage Room 0 900 

85a Bathroom 1 0 50 

Subtotal 29 42 8.365 

Subtotal (Assignable Square Feet) 455 113 52,515 


86. Atrium 1 3,500 

87. Delivery Area/Receiving (Merged with #85) 1 

88. Cart Parking Area 1 485 

89. Trash Area 1 250 

90. Wiring/Telecommunications Room (1 @ 1 440 

400) 

91. Wiring/Telecommunications Subroom (1 @ 4 415 

85, 1 @ 95, 1 @ 100, 1 @ 135) 

92. Janitorial Rooms (1 @ 45, 1 @ 60, 1 @ 65, 4 240 

1 @ 70) 

93. Central Housekeeping 1 160 

94. Central Mechanical Room 1 3,090 

95. Central Electrical Room 1 350 

96. Electrical Floor Closets (4 @ 60) 4 240 

97. Public Toilets (2 @ 280, 2 @ 285) 4 1,130 

98. Student Lockers/Bag Nitches (20 ½ length 

lockers) 

40 200 






Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 

Subtotal (Non-Assignable Square Feet) 

10,500 

(VI) 

Subtotal Assignable Square 

52,515 

Feet (I-V) 

Subtotal (I-VI) 63,015 

VII. Horizontal & Vertical Circulation, Wall 

Thickness; Duct Shafts & Overhangs (+29.8%) 

18,778 

TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FEET 81,793 

GSF 





APPENDIX B 

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP NOTES AND DOCUMENTS 


APRIL 2004 



University of Hawaii Community Colleges 

Plan Development Report for 

The Learning Resource Center 

At Windward Community College 

Subject: Roundtable #1 (Interactive Workshop) – Facility Programming 

Location: Windward Community College 

Date: July 29, 2003 

Participants: See Attached Sign-up Sheet 

WORKSHOP NOTES: 

1. Summary of New Learning Resource Center by T. Findley 

• The Learning Resource Center is intended for social interaction 

• WCC confirmed that the users of the Library need a “physical” document 

to “hold” vs. reading everything electronically 

• House books and reference material and plan for expansion 

• Integrate computer-based data system 

• Provide “raised floor” system, or similar system for functional flexibility; 

the Learning Resource Center (Library) needs “pathways” for 

power, communication and/or data. 

• UH/WCC to confirm the budget for the facility. 

• Need a topographic survey to site the facility. 

2. Significance of the Learning Resource Center 

• WCC envisions the Learning Resource Center/Library as the Intellectual 

Center, and the Technology Center of campus 

• Visual identity and presence is important; architectural prominence; a 

memorable “sense of place” 

• A place for “gathering” and “socializing” 

• Impart a friendly and inviting atmosphere 

• Need to encourage “group” work; collaboration 

• Provide different venues for grouping, i.e., breakout niches, booths, other 

interactive spaces, etc. 

• Quiet areas for study; high energy areas for collaboration and group 

interaction 

3. Facility Program 

• WCC confirmed that the facility program is for current and future needs 

and should be viewed as “realistic” rather than “ideal” 

• UH/State will independently review the staffing requirements associated 

with the facility program 

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Library Program 

• N. Heu confirmed that a security system is required for the Hawaiian 

Collection Room; need a service/check out counter 

Learning Center Functions (Glynnis Kinoshita) 

• Handwritten Testing 

• Placement Testing 

• Distant Educations (from other campuses) 

• General Study 

• Computer Center for Testing 

• Occasional Workshops 

• Computer Lab 

• Video Tapes for Language Arts (Math faculty not part of this facility) 

Computer Center (Michael Tom) 

• May need a “shared” computer facility since WCC has experienced 

difficulty with the upkeep and/or replacement of computers, i.e., a 

“shared” facility would reduce the total number of computers 

Staff Offices 

• Comment: “built-in furniture is not working” 

Instructional Media/Media Center (Elizabeth Ratliff) 

• Need “walk-up” counter for “drop-off” service 

• Shares staff with Duplication Room (usually students) 

• Audio Recording Room 

• Studio with Audio Booth 

• Multi-media 

• Uses specialized, high-end equipment 

Audio-Visual (Mike Bowles) 

• Computer area needs a “self-help” counter 

• A-V staff “troubleshoots” and assists the entire campus 

• Close-off computer room 

• Need a work area in the delivery dock for a compressor 

Site Meeting with the Outdoor Circle 

• Confirmed that the banyans are not listed as “exceptional trees,” but 

should be preserved; the example at the Campus Center is “acceptable” 

with the proper set backs for the retaining wall 

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• Confirmed that the Hong Kong Orchid trees were “old,” however, the 

Outdoor Circle did not make any commitments with respect to removal, or 

relocation; similarly for the monkey pod 

• The Outdoor Circle recommended that we provide proposed plans prior to 

any proposed removal or relocation of trees. 

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Subject: Roundtable #1 (Interactive Workshop) – Facility Programming 

Location: Windward Community College 

Date: July 30, 2003 



1. Existing Learning Center – Current Functions 

• Make-up Testing by subject (non-scheduled; at random) 

• Placement testing (Upward Bound) 

• Distant Education (some are non-students) 

• Quiet Area (as part of larger area) for overflow testing 

• Testing area: 25-30 seats for written testing (not computer) 

• Lab monitors typically observe testing 

• Tutoring: 1-5 concurrent sessions 

2. Construction Costs 

• UH/WCC directive: LAD to focus on cost of building only and “disregard” 

costs for the roadway, parking, infrastructure, renovation of existing 

building, etc. UH/WCC will further assess other costs that may be 

associated with the facility 

3. Other Costs 

• WCC anticipates need to relocate classrooms from Hale Manaleo to Hale 

No’eau or Hale La’akea. May need to account for these other costs 

associated with the development of the Learning Resource Center, if this 

is a negotiated point with State Historic Preservation. 

4. Facility Program Evaluation 

• See attached Block Diagrams 

5. Site Assessment 

• Participants evaluated the site at Hale Manaleo (north) and also another 

site at the south end of the “open space/quad” 

• Participants selected the site at the north end for the following reasons: 

- The north site is the designated location of the Learning 

Resource Center in the Plan Review Use Application and 

the Master Plan 

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- The site at the south end “infringes” on the established 

open space and may require modification and re-approval 

of the PRU by the City 

- This location is closest to the existing and future 

classrooms 

- In proximity to the major parking areas 

- Has the potential to “synergize” the north end of the 

campus with the Theatre and Science facilities. 

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Subject: Roundtable #2 (Interactive Workshop) 

Location: Windward Community College – Hale Akoakoa Rooms 107-109 

Date: October 22, 2003, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM 



1. Core Group Discussion: First Level Floor Plan 

• Locate Reference Library on outside wall 

• Add more seating around Reference Desk 

• Tech Services requested a location with exterior wall/daylight 

• Combine Computer Services Set-up Room, CS Staff Workroom and CS 

Storage; provide entry at each end with direct entry into Data Closet 

2. Core Group Discussion: Second Level Floor Plan 

• Discussed location of Listening & Viewing at the south end (outside wall 

location) 

• Instructional Media Service: flip Receptionist Desk to other side of entry 

next to Work Room and Copy Room 

• Instructional Media Service: locate Control Room adjacent to both 

Instructional Video Studio and Audio Recording Studio 

• Instructional Media Service: provide double doors for Electric 

Maintenance & Repair 

• Instructional Media Service: provide door from IDS to Media Lab 

• Relocate Hawaiian Room (Second Level) closer to Reference Library (on 

the First Level) 

• Show Service Entry on the Second Level Floor Plan (adjacent to Loading 

& Receiving) 

• Electronic Classroom location is good, i.e., accessible by IMS and TLC on 

the Second Level 

3. Engineering - Mechanical 

• Confirmed concept for HVAC system with Beall & Associates: a central 

plant with chillers; high ceiling; provision of four (4) air handling 

equipment/fan rooms. 

• Rule of thumb: (1) fan room per 9,000 – 10,000 square feet 

• 10,000 sf requires about 25 sf of ductwork 

• Prefer water-cooled central plant for chilled water system 

• Heat pump system – does not have chilled water piping; the air handling 

units would be the heat pump 

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• Use a separate ducted system for outside air 

• Need a cooling tower outside 

• Discussed raised floor concept with under floor ducting for HVAC: the 

entire floor is a plenum – considered more experimental 

• Discouraged the use of skylights that produce direct radiation and 

increased heat gain 

• Discussed need for locating a transformer pad to bring in primary power 

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Date: October 23, 2003, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 



1. Meeting #1: Computer Services Group (Dave Maxson) 

• Provide air conditioning for Server Room 

• Raised floor system is acceptable although prefers concrete floor for 

static free area 

2. Meeting #2: Instructional Media Services (Elizabeth Ratliff) 

• Don’t need a wall between the Copy Room and Work Room 

• Provide public access to New Media Lab, Instructional Video Lab and 

Audio Lab 

• Provide compressed air at Service Area 

• Provide secured area for two (2) gas-powered service carts 

• Related elements near Service Area: trash (dumpster); cooling tower; 

transformer 

3. Meeting #3: Library (Nancy Heu) 

• Confirmed provision of windows for Tech Services; relocate group to 

Ground Level southeast corner 

• Include office spaces for Head Librarian, Reference Librarians, Secretary 

and Conference Room 

• Fill-in area over Coffee Shop for 60,000 sf Collections 

• Move electronic Classroom closer to center of floor plan 

3. Commentary Meeting Input 

• Discussion regarding large meeting room 

• School newspaper requested jpeg image of color rendering 

(libby@hawaii.edu) 

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4. Exit Meeting Summary 

Confirmed the following with UH CC (Maynard Young): 

• Pursue LEED Silver Certification for WCC Learning Resource Center 

• Include costs associated with LEED Certification 

• Design team may need to include a “sustainability” consultant for the 

LEED requirements 

• Include the following work in the project cost estimate: 1) Loop Road 

improvements at the north end of campus, i.e., clearing, retaining walls, 

paving/widening, street lighting, etc. 2) the plaza/amphitheater at the 

north end of the site; 3) the proposed parking area at the northeast end of 

campus has some old asbestos pipes; include cost of removal and 

disposal 

• As a reference the earliest availability for design funds is June 2005; the 

earliest UH can begin construction is June 2006 

• Provide cost estimate for base year June 2004 and assume a 4% 

escalation. 

Other Comments: 

• Science professor likes the amphitheater for viewing of the night-time 

activities associated with the Planetarium; project should ensure 

minimizing “light pollution” from the Library/Learning Resource Center 

onto the Planetarium 

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Date: November 19, 2003, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM 



1. Overview 

• LAD presented a PowerPoint overview of the revised concept plans 

• Presentation included Site Plan, Floor Plans, Site/Building Sections, 

Exterior Building Elevations and an Aerial Perspective 

• Incorporated input from Roundtable #2 

• Latest concept includes a 3 rd Floor for mechanical rooms, staff lounge 

and Director’s Office 

• Tech Services located on southeast corner of First Level 

• Hawaiian Room located adjacent to Circ Desk at First Level 

• Consolidated Group Study Rooms eastside of Second Level 

• TLC located on northeast quadrant of Second Level 

• Electronic Classroom centrally located on Second Level along major entry 

way 

TLC Comments: 

• Add door to patio from Staff Room (Third Level Floor Plan) 

• Flip Coordinator’s and Manager’s Offices 

IMS Comments: 

• Add back doors into New Media Lab and Electronic Classroom 

• Flip-flop location of Graphics, etc. with General Office, Intake, Media 

Coordinator, Clerk and Reception Desk 

• Incorporate vestibules at each entry, i.e, air locks 

2. Tomorrow’s (11/20/03) Meeting Schedule 

• 9:00 – 9:45 Computer Services 

• 9:45 – 10:30 Library 

• 10:30 – 11:15 IMS 

• 11:15 – 12:00 Open 

• 1:00 - 1:45 TLC 

• 2:00 Core Group Exit Meeting 

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Location: Windward Community College – Hale Akoakoa Room 201 

Date: November 20, 2003, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM 



1. 9:00 – 9:45 Computer Services Group (Dave Maxson, Brian Tokuda) 

• Combine Computer Set-up & Repair/Staff Room/Storage Room all into 

one room 

• Move Sec Room to C.S. Coordinator location and move C.S. Coordinator 

to Storage location; provide niche/access in the back of the Help Desk, 

i.e., at the former Sec Room location 

2. 9:45 – 10:30 Library Staff (Nancy Heu, Tara Severns) 

• Rotate four (4) functions at the Reference area, i.e., New Periodicals, 

Back File Periodicals, Listen/View and Reference Collection. 

• The solid north-south wall feature could incorporate see-through displays, 

windows or petroglyphs 

• Some discussion about State of Hawaii provision for artwork that is 

equivalent to 1% of the construction budget 

3. 10:30 – 11:15 Instructional Media Service (Elizabeth Ratliff, Michael 

Bowles) 

• Second Level layout is OK 

• Requested a sink in the Electronic Repair Shop 

3. 1:00 – 1:45 TLC (Aileen Yim, Jerry Levinson) 

• Discussion regarding testing room 

• Preliminary confirmation for (15) computers and (2) test seats 

4. 2:00 Exit Meeting 

• Comment made to revise plans to indicate “deeper” stairwells to include 

refuge area and out-swing doors 

• LAD to verify number of toilets and fixture count; add toilet (unisex) at 

southwest quadrant on First Level 

• Delete cooling tower designation at the Service Area and address remote 

location in the PDR narrative 

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• Discuss raised floor system and locations in the narrative 

• Re-evaluate/relocate public elevator for better access by Circ Staff and 

acoustics (machine room noise) 

• Include following in cost estimate: 1) base building; 2) north end - 

perimeter road; 3) asbestos pipe clean-up; 4) LEED Certification 

(sustainable design); 4) demolition of Hale Manaleo 

• UH CC (M. Young) confirmed NOT to include any costs associated with 

Hale Noe’au or Hale La’akea 

• UH CC requested documentation of any meetings with State Historic 

Preservation regarding demolition of Hale Manaleo 

• UH CC indicated need for EA for this project and requested a fee 

proposal (LAD indicated that a preliminary meeting with OEQC confirmed 

that an EA is NOT required for the Learning Resource Center) 

• LAD anticipates DRAFT of Project Development Report on, or about 

December 15, 2003 

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APPENDIX C 

MEETING NOTES 


APRIL 2004 



M E M O R A N D U M 

PLANNING 

ARCHITECTURE 

ENGINEERING 

INTERIORS 

DATE 

TO 

FROM 

September 24, 2003 

Project File 

Sam Ustare 

PROJECT NO. 

810802-00 

EST. 1915 

ATLANTA 

AUSTIN 

BERLIN 

DALLAS 

HONG KONG 

HONOLULU 

HOUSTON 

LAS VEGAS 

LOS ANGELES 

MADRID 

OMAHA 

ORLANDO 

PHOENIX 

SAN ANTONIO 

WASHINGTON, DC 

PROJECT 

SUBJECT 


Learning Resource Center 

Sewer System - Confirmation 

of Moratorium 

Telecom with Dennis Nishimura (ph: 527-6064) - Planner at DPP, Site Development 

Division: 

1. Was referred to by Mr. Kevin Nakamura, District Engineer at Kaneohe Sewage 

Treatment Plant, ph: 254-4063. 

2. Mr. Nishimura confirmed that the moratorium on plumbing fixture units imposed by 92 

/ PRU-3, condition 4, limiting development to a one-to-one replacement until the 

Kaneohe Sewage Treatment Plant is expanded, was lifted in the mid 1990s. 

3. DPP, Site Development Division will determine if the number of plumbing fixtures is 

within the sewer system capacity for each project on a case-by-case basis. 

4. Applicant can download application on DPP website, Site Development Division, 

Master Application form, sewer portion. 

5. Send application to: 

City & County of Honolulu 

Department of Planning and Permitting 

Site Development Division 

650 South King Street, Honolulu 

Hawaii, HI 96814 

Attention Mr. Dennis Nishimura. 

6. A response will be provided within 2 working days. If the proposed project’s plumbing 

fixture unit count exceeds the sewer system’s capacity, DPP will work with the 

applicant on a solution to meet capacity. 

AMERICAN SAVINGS BUILDING 

SUITE 1230 


HONOLULU, HI 96814-4537 

TEL 808.521.8889 

FAX 808.521.3757 

www.leoadaly.com



APPENDIX D 

COPY OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR 

WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE MASTER PLAN 


APRIL 2004 





APPENDIX E 

CORRESPONDENCE – STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION 


APRIL 2004 






Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 


1 Director of Information Technology Services 

Office 1 1 200 

2 Institutional Researcher Office 1 1 200 


4 Administrative Storage Room 1 0 

5 Conference Room 1 600 

5a Male Restroom 1 50 

5b Female Restroom 1 50 



6 Vestibule 1 800 

7 Information Commons 1 48 2,700 

8 Information Commons Manager's Office 1 1 150 

9 Information Reference Desk Area 1 4 425 

10 Reference Collection Area 1 16 1,100 

11 Reference Librarian's Office (4 @ 115) 4 4 460 

12 Reference Librarians Conference Room 1 340 

13 Circulation Service Center 1 4 1,125 

14 Circulation Workroom 1 3 735 

15 Circulation Manager's Office 1 1 145 

16 Circulation Storage Room 1 200 

17 Current Periodicals Area 1 20 700 

18 Periodicals Backfile Area 1 12 700 

19 Microforms Area 1 5 550 

20 Pamphlets Area 1 4 155 

21 Maps/Art Prints Area 1 4 600 

22 Listening/Viewing Area 1 8 480 

23 Study Area A 1 22 1,000 

24 Hawaiian Collection Room 1 24 1 1,800 

25 Bookstacks Area 1 5,500 

26 Study Area B (shared w/ Learning Center) inc. 

6 study booths 1 110 4,100 

27 Group Viewing Room (1 @ 300 & 2 @ 170) 3 640 

28 Group Study Room (6 @ 150 & 2 @170) Area 

B 9 1,240 

29 Technical Services Room 1 4 1,130 

30 Technical Services Librarian's Office (Tech I) 1 1 140 

31 Library Technician's Office (Tech II) 1 1 130 

32 College Archives Room 1 600 

32a Circulation Storage Room 1 135 

33 Head Librarian's Office 1 1 240 







Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 


36 Staff Emergency Room and Lounge 1 800 

37 Meeting Room with 2 Closets @ 100 1 1,220 

38 Electronic Classroom 1 24 1 875 

39 Computer Laboratory 1 72 4 3,670 

39a 24-hour Study/Coffee Shop 1 30 1,500 

Subtotal 399 31 36,480 


40 TLC Coordinator's Office 1 1 150 

41 TLC Manager 1 1 120 

42 Distribution Center 1 2 330 

43 Work Room 1 2 385 

44 Testing Room 1 25 810 

45 Quiet Study Area (Merged with Study Area ‘B’ - 

Library 1 0 5 0 

46 Resource Teacher Room 2 2 220 

47 STAAR Reception Area 1 2 180 

48 STAAR Counselor's Office 3 3 330 

49 STAAR Clerk-Typist Office 1 1 100 

50 STAAR Tutors' Office 1 2 235 

Subtotal 27 19 2,860 


51 Computing Services Coordinator's Office 1 1 215 

52 Computing Services Secretary Office 1 2 205 

53 Help Desk Room 1 2 285 

54 Training and Demonstration Room 1 2 440 

55 Staff Workroom 1 6 985 

56 Computer Setup and Repair Room 1 4 800 

57 Server Area 1 0 355 


58a Bathroom 50 



59 Reception Area/Counter/Equipment Check-out 1 3 210 

60 General Office, Job and Equipment Intake 

Room 1 6 450 

61 Clerk-Typist's Office 1 1 125 

62 Media Coordinator’s Office 1 1 200 


64 Duplication and Copiers Room 1 1 610 

65 Duplication Storage Room 1 0 160 

66 Bindery Room 1 3 300 






Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 

67 Duplication Manager's Office 1 1 140 

68 New Media Laboratory 1 20 1 620 

69 Instructional Development Specialist’s Office 1 1 110 

70 Media Production Specialist's Office 1 1 120 

71 Web Master's Office 1 1 125 

72 Studio Storage Room 1 0 110 

73 Instructional Video Studio 1 5 715 

74 Electronic Duplication and Distribution Room 1 3 450 

75 Studio Control Room 1 6 210 

76 Audio Recording Booth 1 2 125 

77 Electronic Maintenance and Repair Shop 1 3 745 

78 Electronic Technician I Office 1 1 145 

79 Electronic Technician II Office 1 1 145 

80 Equipment Storage Room 1 1 215 

81 Graphic Materials Preparation Room 1 4 4 850 

82 Graphic Artist’s Office 1 1 160 

83 Graphics Storage Room 1 0 115 

84 Spray Booth 0 70 

85 Loading and Receiving/Storage Room 0 900 

85a Bathroom 1 0 50 

Subtotal 29 42 8.365 

Subtotal (Assignable Square Feet) 455 113 52,515 


86. Atrium 1 3,500 

87. Delivery Area/Receiving (Merged with #85) 1 

88. Cart Parking Area 1 485 

89. Trash Area 1 250 

90. Wiring/Telecommunications Room (1 @ 1 440 

400) 

91. Wiring/Telecommunications Subroom (1 @ 4 415 

85, 1 @ 95, 1 @ 100, 1 @ 135) 

92. Janitorial Rooms (1 @ 45, 1 @ 60, 1 @ 65, 4 240 

1 @ 70) 

93. Central Housekeeping 1 160 

94. Central Mechanical Room 1 3,090 

95. Central Electrical Room 1 350 

96. Electrical Floor Closets (4 @ 60) 4 240 

97. Public Toilets (2 @ 280, 2 @ 285) 4 1,130 

98. Student Lockers/Bag Nitches (20 ½ length 

lockers) 

40 200 






Function 


Student 

Stations 

Fac/Staff 

Stations 

Pre-Final 

Subtotal (Non-Assignable Square Feet) 

10,500 

(VI) 

Subtotal Assignable Square 

52,515 

Feet (I-V) 

Subtotal (I-VI) 63,015 

VII. Horizontal & Vertical Circulation, Wall 

Thickness; Duct Shafts & Overhangs (+29.8%) 

18,778 

TOTAL GROSS SQUARE FEET 81,793 

GSF 




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