The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees has jurisdiction over the following architectural standards and approving variances from these and all other specifications.
Exterior
- Site disturbance shall conform to the LEED specifications unless future development, safety or practical issues warrant a variance.
- Buildings shall be constructed to match or blend substantially with the architecture of the existing campus buildings. This should include elements such as:
- Arctic White precast stone work.
- Flat or black shingled pitch roofs, slate, slate look, architectural.
- Brick work to be “Wesleyan Brick.”
- Mortar - Type “S” gray, Lehigh or equivalent.
- Windows and door frames, metal or wood, bronze finish.
- Windows should be energy efficient, low UV emitting.
- Structures to be two or three story maximum.
- Handicap access is to be included at a minimum of ADA compliance.
- Use of recycled/recyclable materials recommended.
- Caulking should be low/no VOC.
Interior
- Elements of interior construction and finishes should include:
- LEED specifications shall be followed as possible.
- Plumbing fixtures should be low flow rated.
- Walls shall be painted with non-VOC paints.
- Walls to be of brick, masonry, sheetrock or similar.
- Use of steel framing is preferred.
- Decks of concrete, precast or poured on site.
- Materials from suppliers within a 500 statute mile radius shall be given preference.
- Materials that are recycled/recyclable will be given preference.
- Caulks and mastics shall be low/no VOC rated.
- Handicap access shall be implemented at a minimum of ADA requirements.
- Communications shall be current for the individual room usage (high speed internet, cable TV, telephone, etc.)
- Closed handled emergency release bars for all doors.
- Light fixtures should be fluorescent or LED whenever possible.
Mechanical
- The most efficient and cost effective HVAC that meets all ASHRAE requirements should be the first considered.
Safety and Security
- The City of Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design shall be consulted prior to exterior landscaping design approval.
- All buildings shall be fire sprinkled and alarmed.
- Walkway lighting shall be First Light conforming to the lighting at Godwin Hall.
- Parking lot lighting shall conform to the lighting used at the Batten Center lot.
Parking
- Parking shall be factored into the cost of the building at the concept costing stage. Parking will compare LEED requirements against known need.
Adopted February 21, 2007