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68 Introduction This section addresses how to bring into physical form the goals established in the planning process outlined in Section 4, at a site established with the guidance of Section 5, and incorporating the human-centered design principles of Section 6. Architectural design considerations encompass initial analysis of known goals and data, leading to programming of functional and space needs, and finally integration into design of physical spaces and/or buildings.
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Architectural Considerations 69 might benefit from immediate adjacency, and possibly even direct visual connection by means of a glass wall or window, equipped with blinds offering separation when appropriate. Other spaces are more appropriately positioned somewhat further from the action.
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70 Design Considerations for Airport EOCs other potentially shared spaces, will become unavailable, meaning alternative facilities must be provided for normal operations in the remainder of the building. Room Organization Airports of different sizes, in different parts of the country, with different organizational structures and different stakeholders, will be best served by a variety of approaches to floor plans.
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Architectural Considerations 71 Boardroom Among the most common arrangements, the boardroom or conference room layout, as its name suggests, has a linear central table with seats on either side, or in larger EOCs, a rectangular grouping of tables with seats at the perimeter facing inward. This layout has the advantage of maximizing face-to-face contact and communication.
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72 Design Considerations for Airport EOCs around, unless there are supplemental displays on other monitors. Communication between those at the head table and those at the rows of desks is straightforward.
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Architectural Considerations 73 Radial Teams In a "radial" teams layout, there is a head table and primary display wall, often along the shorter wall of a rectangular room. Linear or V-shaped tables are positioned along view lines radiating from the head table.
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74 Design Considerations for Airport EOCs group a space with fewer distractions. These are typically set up as conference rooms of the size needed to seat the anticipated group.
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Architectural Considerations 75 Family Assistance Center (Remote) Airports need to have a pre-established first-response and subsequent long-term area for friends and families that is not near the EOC.
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76 Design Considerations for Airport EOCs Food Service and Eating. Anticipate how food service will be provided.
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Architectural Considerations 77 Furniture and Equipment Select furniture in part based on ergonomic criteria as described in Section 6. Consider ways furniture and equipment selections enhance or inhibit the emergency mission.
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78 Design Considerations for Airport EOCs best achieved with impact-resistant glazing and frames, or done in a way that is easily deployable, such as with exterior coiling shutters. In areas vulnerable to tornadoes, it is worthwhile considering measures to reduce the risk.
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Architectural Considerations 79 Protective design measures might eliminate, or at least reduce, the availability of windows. When possible, these amenities can be beneficial, but daylight must be well controlled.
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80 Design Considerations for Airport EOCs and technology can become an anachronistic curiosity. Be mindful as well as to how intuitive a new technology or application will be to use, and how smoothly it is likely able to be integrated to work with other systems.
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Architectural Considerations 81 Checklist: Architectural Considerations for Building an EOC Following is a simplified list of many of the important architectural considerations for developing a successful EOC. Analysis Complete data collection, initial planning, and site selection processes (see earlier sections)
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