Building Observations and Recommendations
All campus buildings were visited and evaluated in terms of general
condition, compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards, current City of
Temple Building Codes, general condition, and suitability to their current
functions in order to best evaluate their place in the Master Plan.
Instructional Services Center
Observations:
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Building is unsprinklered.
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Building is not code compliant
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Stairwell and corridor walls are unrated
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Split Story Classroom Building (Accessibility problem at split)
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Many small classrooms, < 700 square feet
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Rest rooms in need of upgrading
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Rust on bar joists in crawl space
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General accumulation of differed maintenance issues in the West
ISC (originally a Gymnasium, which was converted to Classroom
and Office use)
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Recent upgrade to corridor finishes in East ISC
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Lack of electrical and data outlets; building electrical service is at
capacity
Recommendations:
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Demolish West ISC after replacement space has been built
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Make building TAS compliant
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Improve plumbing fixture count to meet current building codes
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Replace window system with a more thermally efficient system
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Have structure inspected by a Professional Engineer
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Provide a student lounge area, a space where students can
congregate do homework or exchange ideas in a relaxed
atmosphere. (Such spaces are recognized by the Texas Higher
Education Coordinating Board as Net Assignable Teaching Space,
and were specifically requested by students in their questionnaire
responses.)
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Develop the space between the East ISC classroom wings
Building Observations and Recommendations
Berry Hall
Observations:
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No sprinkler system
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Building is not code compliant
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Corridors are unrated
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Rest rooms in need of upgrading
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Recent upgrade to corridor finishes
Recommendations:
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Improve plumbing fixture count to meet current building codes.
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Provide Faculty Rest Rooms
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Replace window system with more thermally efficient system
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Provide accessible entry
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Provide a student lounge area, a space where students can
congregate do homework or exchange ideas in a relaxed
atmosphere.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Newton Science Building
Observations:
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Rest rooms, HVAC system, lighting, and flooring in need of
upgrading
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Building is not code compliant
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Small size of Physics Lab limits student enrollment
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Critical lack of storage space
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Building is not sprinklered
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Chemical storage is not fire separated and doubles as faculty office
space
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Corridors are not rated; corridors are used for HVAC return plenum
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New Fume Hoods and Chemistry Lab stations
Recommendations:
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Improve plumbing fixture count to meet current building codes.
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Provide new Faculty Rest Rooms
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Provide more storage space
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Provide more faculty office space
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Bring building up to code compliance.
Design Opportunities:
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Provide a student lounge area, a space where students can
congregate do homework or exchange ideas in a relaxed
atmosphere.
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Consider conversion of this building to Biology Labs and Lecture
Halls, after relocation of Chemistry and Physics elsewhere.
Building Observations and Recommendations
H. M. Dawson Library
Observations:
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Recent addition/renovation in 2001
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Library holdings of 50,000 volumes are smaller than THECB
recommendation of 50 volumes per student
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Lost opportunity where stack space comes right to north windows;
that would be a good spot for study tables.
Recommendations:
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Be prepared to make another library expansion to accommodate a
larger collection.
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Increase staffing hours to keep library and computer room open for
night and weekend use.
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Consider two libraries: academic and health sciences.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Watson Technical Center
Observations:
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Pleasant shaded seating area on east side of building
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Building is not code compliant
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Entry ramp at flatwork connection not accessible
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Paucity of Office and storage space
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Rest rooms, HVAC system, lighting, electric service and flooring in
need of upgrading
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Building used by Automotive Technology and Computer Sciences
Recommendations:
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Relocate or abandon Automotive Technology program
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Renovate existing Automotive Technology spaces to accommodate
relocation of CAD and CIS programs from Downtown Center
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Relocate some office functions to Administrative Building
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Upgrade restrooms to be accessible
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Make required electrical and data system upgrades
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Consolidation of Computer Science and CAD and GIS departments
could have some advantages in the sharing of equipment.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Health and Physical Education Building
Observations:
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Overflow of exercise equipment into corridors and stairwells
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Building is not code compliant
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No accessible route to 2nd floor
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Gymnasium wood floor maxed out on refinishing, needs
replacement
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Rusting of structural members at swimming pool
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Noisy HVAC system over staff offices
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Staff requests new competition gym with indoor running track
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Electric power system maxed out
Recommendations From Staff:
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Fitness Center with indoor walking track, aerobic area, cardio room,
and weight room on lower floor
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New spectator-friendly gym
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Outdoor jogging trail (Maybe even one using V.A. property for a
longer trail and having a shorter trail on campus)
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Upgrade Office space
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Dressing areas for softball and baseball fields
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More and better bleachers for baseball and softball; possibly down
foul lines and above dugouts.
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Upgrade and add dressing areas in gym
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Upgrade Gym with better bleachers etc. if no new gym available
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Upgrade tennis courts
Recommendations:
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Coordinate Landscape Committee tree planting program with
jogging trails
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Upgrade existing trail between ball fields for East Campus Loop
Drive
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Coordinate Physical Education and Health Sciences programs, ie.
Physical Therapy
Building Observations and Recommendations
Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center
Observations:
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No sprinkler system
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Building is not code compliant
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Corridors are unrated
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Lack of rest room spaces
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Lack of office and storage spaces
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Except for a few of the existing practice studios, there is a lack of
sound tight spaces.
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No fire barriers between lobby and auditorium
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No doors between Lobby and Auditorium balcony seating (sound
leakage)
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No loading dock
Recommendations:
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Renovate existing for adequate rest room facilities, fire safety, and
sound privacy.
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Build additions for larger new Black Box Theater, larger Band Hall,
and associated loading docks and interior spaces.
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Bring building up to code compliance.
Design Opportunities:
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Percussion Studio
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Larger Recording Studio
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Black Box Theater and Auditorium can share Lobby and Rest
Rooms
Existing east façade, Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center
MAMPAC with proposed Band Hall, Black Box Theater, and Lobby Additions
Building Observations and Recommendations
Arnold Student Union
Observations:
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Leopard Room and Conference Room used by a variety of oncampus and off-campus groups
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Building is not code compliant
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North Lobby and Cafeteria largely unused
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Rest Rooms small and inaccessible
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Hard surfaces: terrazzo floors and glass storefront are acoustically
unforgiving
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2nd floor inaccessible
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College Communications uses some of the office space at
northeast end of building
Recommendations:
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Make rest rooms accessible
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Add elevator for 2nd floor accessibility
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Upgrade interior finishes to make more inviting spaces
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Develop outdoor spaces adjacent to the Student Union.
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Staging area for registration with require computer access.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Administration Building
Observations:
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Confusion for 1st time visitor between Administration Building (Staff
Services) and One College Center (Student Services)
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Building is not code compliant
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Need for more staff office, storage, copy room
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2nd floor inaccessible
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Mold remediation in progress
Recommendations:
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Address code and mold issues
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Concentrate staff support functions to this building
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Provide office space for College Communications and CAD faculty
at west end of building
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Clarify building signage
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Add elevator for 2nd floor accessibility
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Reconfiguration of parking lot and associated driveways will provide
a net gain of parking spaces.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Nursing Education Center
Observations:
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Project to be completed in 2005 should address department’s
current needs
Recommendations:
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As part of the continued development of the East Campus, a
medical library and lecture hall convenient to the Nursing School
and the Health Sciences Center should be considered.
Design Opportunities:
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Interaction between Nursing, Health Sciences, and Physical
Education Departments could spur new academic majors.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Math & Biomedical Science Building
Observations:
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Adaptive re-use of a student housing facility
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Difficulties in adapting the existing HVAC system to the new uses
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Ponding in the pedestrian path as it crosses the Campus Drive
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Pedestrian / Vehicular conflicts at the Building entrance / Campus
Loop Drive
Recommendations:
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Relocate Campus Drive and address drainage problems noted
above.
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When funds are available, replace the HVAC system.
Design Opportunities:
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Improvement of the pedestrian connection will pull this building
back onto campus.
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Chained bollards bordering the pedestrian link would still allow the
old vehicular route to be used as a fire lane if necessary.
Building Observations and Recommendations
One College Center
Observations:
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Complaints of thermal comfort, glare and acoustical problems noted
for this building.
Recommendations:
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Renovate Cashier’s Office layout to face Room 1422 vestibule.
Currently vestibules are underutilized, and queuing for Cashier’s
office is cramped by staircase.
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Classroom spaces in this building may need to be relocated to
accommodate expansion of Student Services departments.
Design Opportunities:
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Formal qualities of the building’s south façade, as well as its
function as a center for student services, promote it as an anchor to
the campus quadrangle (currently the central parking lot).
Building Observations and Recommendations
Visual Arts Complex
Observations:
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Occupants seem happy with the indoor and outdoor spaces
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Building is not code compliant
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Requests for additional parking, more time to get back to main
campus during class changes
Recommendations:
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Address life safety code issues in both buildings
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Bring building up to code compliance
Design Opportunities:
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Build towards eventual link with West Campus proper.
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Start with improved pedestrian access.
Building Observations and Recommendations
Health Science Center
Observations:
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New, well appointed building
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Enjoyed by staff and students
Design Opportunities:
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Proximity to Physical Education Department suggests some
cooperative course selections, i.e. Physical Therapy classes.
Health Sciences Center with Nursing Education Center
Health Sciences Center with Harry Cole Swimming Pool (Physical Education Building)