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Schools-2009 IEQp3:Minimum Acoustical Performance

Core Learning Space Classification

There are discrepancies between the spaces listed as "Classroom and Core Learning" in the IEQ Overview section and in the EQp3 and C9 "Core Learning Spaces" and "Ancillary Learning Spaces" definitions which were revised per the Addendum issued on 11.1.11. In the IEQ Overview section a Gymnasium is listed as a core learning space. In EQp3 and C9 a Gymnasium is defined as an Ancillary Learning Spaces. "Ancillary Learning Spaces are spaces where good communication is important to a student's educational progress but for which the primary educational functions are informal learning, social interaction or similar activity other than formal instruction. These areas include, but are not limited to, corridors, cafeterias, gymnasia, and indoor swimming pools." Corridors are listed as an ancillary learning space in EQp3 and EQc9, but in the IEQ Overview they are classified as "Spaces Not Regularly Occupied". For EQp3 and EQc9 we will follow the credit definitions and classify the gymnasium as a "Ancillary Learning Space" and the gymnasium will not be required to meet the prerequisite or credit requirements. For the daylight, views and thermal comfort credits we will classify the gymnasium as a "Classroom and Core Learning Space" per the IEQ Overview and the gymnasium will need to meet the credit requirements. Does anyone see a problem with this?

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Thu, 10/11/2012 - 14:45

Hi Rebecca I think the path you are on is good. The gymnasium is not a core learning space for acoustics but is one for daylight, views, and thermal comfort.

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