The Office of Facilities’ design standards now include counsel for reducing embodied carbon in concrete use at Yale. The new concrete standard complements the University’s commitment to zero carbon emissions by 2050. In addition, the fall update includes new guidelines for controlled environment rooms along with modifications to the standards for toilet compartments in restrooms.
In addition, the following standards were removed from Facilities’ library: (1) 01 01 0 Scope of Work, (2) 01 35 1 Special Procedures for Historic Treatment, (3) 01 42 0 References. The contents from item (2) were incorporated into the standards introduction [4], which is updated to reflect the changes above.
All of the University’s new and updated standard divisions [5] and contractor guidelines [6] can be found online.
Many thanks to all the colleagues who contributed their time and thoughts for this release. Cross-departmental collaboration continues to improve Facilities’ projects and operations.
Please keep your suggestions coming for the next cycle. Feedback will inform the development of new requirements. Look out for these advanced standards in the next quarter, or if you would like a preview, inquire with the Design Standards Committee.
Top image: Concrete foundation of the new Economics Building facing west, August 2021, photo by Ronnie Rysz
Links
[1] https://facilities.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Design%20Standards/03%2000%2000%20Concrete%2022_09_FINAL.pdf
[2] https://facilities.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Design%20Standards/13%2021%2000%20Controlled%20Environment%20Rooms%2022_09_FINAL.pdf
[3] https://facilities.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Design%20Standards/10%2021%2013%20Toilet%20Compartments%2022_09_FINAL.pdf
[4] https://facilities.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Design%20Standards/Introduction%20and%20General%20Guidelines%2022_09_FINAL%20V1a.pdf
[5] https://facilities.yale.edu/contractor-consultant-resources/design-guidelines/yale-university-design-standards-capital-project
[6] https://facilities.yale.edu/contractors-consultants