Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio
Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio
Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio
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Code and Standards<br />
Landscape Design Considerations<br />
1. Screening and buffering <strong>of</strong> the site activities shall be in compliance<br />
with the materials, distances and guidelines specified in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong> Unified Development Code (UDC).<br />
2. Landscape buffers and areas shall be planned to present a visually<br />
pleasing appearance.<br />
3. Materials which are native to the region and which are both droughtresistant<br />
and require low water use requirements are encouraged.<br />
4. Vegetation which will require low maintenance is preferred.<br />
5. Care should be taken to protect any existing vegetation which is<br />
surrounding the building that may be susceptible to damage during<br />
construction. Any vegetation which is damaged during construction<br />
shall be replaced.<br />
6. An automatic sprinkler system designed <strong>for</strong> water conservation is<br />
recommended.<br />
7. Consider the design <strong>of</strong> a nature trail, garden or other natural elements<br />
which may be utilized <strong>for</strong> instruction <strong>of</strong> the children in<br />
biology and other natural sciences.<br />
Fire Protection<br />
1. Fire protection systems shall be installed, repaired, operated and<br />
maintained in accordance with all applicable codes.<br />
2. Where required by code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be<br />
designed and installed in accordance with the IBC and all applicable<br />
codes.<br />
Structural Design Considerations<br />
1. A structural system which minimizes the use <strong>of</strong> interior columns<br />
and allows <strong>for</strong> large, open spaces that maximize interior flexibility<br />
and efficiency is preferred. This measure should be applied to the<br />
existing building renovation to the greatest extent feasible.<br />
2. View <strong>of</strong> the projection screen, whiteboard and / or teaching area<br />
shall not be obstructed in classrooms and teaching spaces by building<br />
structural elements. This measure should be applied to the<br />
existing building renovation to the greatest extent feasible.<br />
3. Where columns occur on classroom perimeter walls adjacent to<br />
corridor, furr out column(s) on the corridor side. This will allow <strong>for</strong><br />
maximum freedom within classrooms <strong>for</strong> furniture configuration,<br />
as well as provide designated areas on corridor walls <strong>for</strong> display <strong>of</strong><br />
Facility <strong>Programming</strong> and Consulting<br />
An Architectural Space Program <strong>for</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Antonio</strong><br />
Final - May 2013<br />
<strong>Pre</strong>-K 4 <strong>SA</strong> Early Childhood Centers - East and Westside Centers<br />
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