Thursday, November 13, 2008

Questions

k) interface of work station furniture systems with building systems.

Existing:
Is there interface of work station furniture systems with building systems? This is asking if there are currently furniture systems that interact with the structural system of the building.

Impact:
Do you expect that there will be furniture systems in the proposed project?

l) are materials and products appropriately selected and applied on the basis of their properties and performance criteria.

Existing:
Are the materials used in the existing spaces appropriate for use in the proposed spaces?

Impact:
---The existing flooring in Room 105 contains asbestos in the glue used to apply the flooring to the concrete.
Should the existing flooring be removed? If so, what are the implications for asbestos abatement?

The display panels in the corridor outside of Rooms 102, 103, 104, and 105 contain asbestos in the glue used to attach them to the wall. Would you suggest that these panels be removed? If so, what are the implications for asbestos abatement?

m) sources for materials and products.

n) how is the concept of sustainable methods and materials used in this project.

Do the carpet tiles used in the new gallery in Room 103 meet the criteria of "sustainable?"

o) installation methods (for example, carpet, resilient flooring, wall covering).

This section is not applicable.

p) material maintenance requirements.

This section is not applicable.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

archvision

How does the structural system affect the layout of the new office?