Schematic Design

See if community funds are available to aid the purchase of the land or the construction of the building. This could help the school purchase more desirable land, locate in a more centralized area, or build more amenities on the site. 

Explore different options for shared spaces. Discuss what spaces make the most sense for your school and community. 

Option 1: Three Spaces Open to Public

All the options come with design considerations and require specific programming arrangements. For example, spaces may need to be designed for multiple uses and accessibility. 

None of the options for earning the credit is necessarily easier or more complicated than another. Choosing among the options really depends on your school’s needs, existing arrangements, space requirements or constraints, proximity to other facilities, and revenue capacity. It is best to minimize the addition of square footage to accommodate this credit; try using the space that you already have. 

This credit can offer an easy exemplary performance point, depending on existing arrangements with community organizations. You simply need to meet two of the three credit options to earn the point for exemplary performance. 

Determine which option(s) are best for your school and community organizations: 

All Options 

There is no reason not to earn this credit, as long as you are willing to take a bit of extra time to specify compliant products, and make sure that only those products are used on the jobsite.

Sound Transmission Class