Common Design Guidelines
for All Types of Rooms
- Acoustics:
- Acoustic consultants should be hired for large room designs
- HVAC system designs should focus on reducing ambient noise
- Accessibility: Rooms should be handicapped accessible and contain a minimum of 10% left-handed tablet arms on seats
- Adequate Electrical Outlets
- Lighting:
- Chalkboard lighting
- Controls should be simple and located near the teaching station
- Fluorescent ballasts that operate at frequencies greater than 30 Khz. can interfere with infrared controls
- Note-taking should be possible with dimmable incandescent or fluorescent lights, or switchable floor/ceiling fluorescent fixtures
- Studio fluorescent lights should be used in interactive video rooms
- Window Coverings - There should be two types of coverings; drapes/blinds, shades/blinds, shades/shades
- Zoned from front to back of the room to be able to switch off light in the projection screen area
- Instructional Media:
- Standardize on equipment
- Encourage use of laptops by instructors/students
- Equipment closet in corner of room near teaching station for room controls, A/V and computer systems
- Use overhead projector carts w/fold-up shelves
- Computers - Locate CPU under tables but protected from damage by kicking or knocking over
- VCR - Low cost and simple to operate
- Slide Projectors - Located at back of room
- Several projection screens that do not entirely block blackboard
- Telecommunications
- Adequate network connections and infrastructure (conduit)
- Involve Network Service Team early on
- Security - Consult with Cornell Police and Classroom Technologies
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