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CEFPI
CEFPI guidelines are the most widely accepted higher education space planning metrics in the U.S.
and were applied to all non-residential space categories, except research, assembly and exhibition,
dining, health, and meeting space.
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Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
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The COU space planning model is similar to the CEFPI guidelines, and is used in this analysis to
project assembly and exhibition space needs. The COU guidelines were based on the CEFPI model,
and apply similar methodologies to project space needs, as well as comparable space factors.
Pennsylvania State System Higher Education Guidelines
The Pennsylvania State guidelines have proven to be helpful as a supplement to the CEFPI guidelines in some areas. For the space analysis, the meeting space and healthcare categories are determined using the Pennsylvania State guidelines.
Ricca Guidelines
CEFPI guidelines for dining facilities provide a high level understanding of dining space needs.
Guidelines developed by Thomas Ricca and Associates, leading consultants on dining requirements for universities, provide a more detailed assessment of dining needs and are incorporated in
the space analysis.
Institutional Information
The space model is tailored to the University of Calgary and requires information that is institution-specific. Institutional data was provided by the University, including course schedules, student
enrollment information, faculty and staff figures, library materials and statistics, along with the most
current building inventory. Assumptions incorporated in the space model and findings were reviewed
and confirmed with University staff.
Methodology
A space needs analysis was prepared as part of the master plan process to establish current
and future space needs for a variety of space types, to determine space surpluses and shortages, and to identify priorities for the reuse of vacated space. The space types assessed within
the analysis include classrooms, teaching laboratories, research laboratories, office space,
library and study space, athletics and recreation, student life, support, health and residential
spaces. Space needs were determined for the University’s current enrollment level, 30,000
FTE, and 35,000 FTE. These space need were subsequently translated into individual building
programs as a basis for planning.
The space needs analysis applies national and internationally accepted space planning guidelines to quantify overall space needs. The guideline findings were supplemented with stakeholder interviews and campus tours that captured the qualitative aspects of space. A benchmarking analysis was also conducted to compare the University’s space supply against peer
institutions. The guidelines employed in the study were developed by professional organizations
and higher education planning organizations across Canada and the United States, and include
the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), Council of Education Facilities Planners International
(CEFPI), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PSSHE), and Thomas Ricca and
Associates. The following summary describes the application of these guidelines.
A space needs analysis was prepared as part of the master plan process to establish
current and future space needs for a variety of space types, to determine space surpluses
and shortages, and to identify priorities for the reuse of vacated space.
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Current and Future Space Needs
CURRENT AND FUTURE SPACE DEFICITS BY CATEGORY (ASM)
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CATEGORY
CURRENT
30,000 FTE
35,000 FTE
Classroom Space
3,462
8,649
14,195
Teaching Labs
7,761
15,802
23,050
Research Labs
0
8,753
16,342
Office Facilities
0
0
5,588
8,158
11,311
14,044
239
1,646
2,867
Library Stack Space
7,420
9,199
11,163
Library Service Space
2,300
3,286
4,226
Athletics and Special Use
2,686
3,366
4,757
12,841
22,596
31,053
2,950
5,853
8,404
Study Space–Inside Library
Study Space–Outside Library
Student Life / Union
Support Facilities
Health Care
660
821
960
SUBTOTAL (ASM)
48,478
91,282
136,649
Residential Facilities
32,374
50,054
65,383
80,852
141,336
202,032
TOTAL (ASM)
The University has significant current and future space deficits. To support a student population of 35,000 FTE, the University needs to provide a total of nearly 14,000 assignable square
meters (asm) of classroom space, 23,000 asm of teaching labs, and 16,000 asm of research
space. The research space reflects the University’s desire to advance its research mission.
The student learning experience extends beyond the classroom and generates a significant
need for study, student life, and residential spaces. In addition to the Taylor Family Digital
Library, the analysis reveals a potential need for nearly 17,000 asm of additional study space,
along with 11,000 asm of stack space to support 35,000 students. Excluding residential space,
student life is the most significant space deficit on campus and primarily relates to student
union and dining facility needs. Future student life space needs approach 31,000 asm.
The most significant current and future space need is for residential facilities. Including the
International House, Phase VI Housing, and Varsity Courts, the University accommodates
approximately ten percent of its total student population. To meet the University’s goal of housing fifteen percent of its students, another 1,584 beds, or 32,000 asm, will be needed for current enrollment and approximately 3,200 additional beds, or 65,400 asm, will be needed to
accommodate 35,000 FTE students in the future. In the long term, Castle, Glacier, Brewster,
Olympus, and Norquay halls will be demolished and need to be replaced. The housing need
includes 454 replacement beds for these facilities.
The current and future space deficits by individual space category are documented on the
adjacent table. Building efficiencies vary and should be determined by building type.
To support a student population of 35,000 FTE, the University needs to provide a total of nearly 14,000
assignable square meters (asm) of classroom space, 23,000 asm of teaching labs, and 16,000 asm of
research space. The research space reflects the University’s desire to advance its research mission.
Academic and Administrative
Library and Study
Student Life
Residential
Overall Program
MAIN CAMPUS - OVERALL PROGRAM (GSM)
Fifty percent of student life facilities will be accommodated on the West Campus
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The Nickle Arts Museum will be repurposed to house student life facilities in the future
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Approximately forty percent of new residential facilities will be accommodated on the West
Campus
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All new stack space and fifty percent of library support space are located off-site as well
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175,000 gsf of research space will be accommodated on the West Campus for graduate
research, while some undergraduate research will remain on the Main Campus
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The Engineering Building under development is included in the master plan design as a
proposed academic building, and helps accommodate some of the identified Academic and
Administrative space need
35,000 FTE
65,200
95,000
Library and Study
14,700
22,500
29,300
Student Life
7,400
15,100
21,800
Residential
29,100
(928 beds)
45,000
(1,435 beds)
58,900
(1,875 beds)
77,100
147,800
205,000
TOTAL (GSM)
35,000 FTE
30,000 FTE
30,000 FTE
25,900
The current program approaches 77,000 gsm, and grows to approximately 205,000 gsm in the
future. Academic and administrative space accounts for roughly thirty-four percent of the current program and forty-six percent of the future program and is the most significant program
element other than residential space. The following tables and charts document the current and
future space programs.
CURRENT FTE
CURRENT
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The space needs identified for each space category were translated into the overall master
plan program, and are grouped into overarching use categories. Space needs associated with
classrooms, teaching and research labs, office, support, media production, clinical, and demonstration space are categorized as Academic and Administration space, while needs related
to study, stack and library support space are classified as Library and Study space. Student
Life space includes deficits related to assembly and exhibition space, dining, student centre /
union space, meeting rooms, health, and athletics and recreation. Residential space includes
space needs for housing. The overall master plan program assumes the following:
BUILDING PROGRAM
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Building Composition
The master plan design accommodates the current and future program through strategic buildings placements that introduce approximately 213,000 gsm of new development. The master
plan proposes four distinct building types with a combination of program elements. Academic
buildings recognize that learning takes place outside of classrooms and include student life
and study spaces in addition to classrooms, teaching labs, and offices. Student life and study
spaces similarly complement residential uses inside residence halls.
The master plan responds to the University’s commitment to interdisciplinarity with the creation
of Interdisciplinary Nodes. Strategically located within the academic precincts, these nodes will
provide shared instructional, research, and student life spaces that encourage collaboration
between students and faculty. They are designed as flexible spaces that enhance studying
and learning, promote spontaneous interaction, and provide visibility and accessibility between
students and faculty.
BUILDING COMPOSITION
INTERDISCIPLINARY NODE
Academic and Administration
PROGRAM (GSF)
PROGRAM (GSM)
PERCENTAGE
4,500
418
.10
Study Space
20,250
1,882
.45
Student Life
20,250
1,882
.45
45,000
4,182
TOTAL
LIBRARY / STUDY FACILITY
PROGRAM (GSF)
PROGRAM (GSM)
PERCENTAGE
Academic and Administration
30,000
2,788
0.30
Library and Study
70,000
6,506
0.70
100,000
9,294
TOTAL
ACADEMIC BUILDING
Classroom Facilities
Library and Study
Student Life
TOTAL
The following charts and table describe the individual building compositions.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
PROGRAM (GSF)
PROGRAM (GSM)
PERCENTAGE
127,500
11,849
15,000
1,394
0.1
7,500
697
0.05
150,000
13,941
PROGRAM (GSF)
PROGRAM (GSM)
0.85
PERCENTAGE
Library and Study
10,000
929
0.10
Student Life
20,000
1,859
0.20
Residential
70,000
6,506
0.70
100,000
9,294
TOTAL
Library and Study
Student Life
Residential
The master plan design accommodates the current and future program by strategically placing buildings
that will introduce approximately 213,000 gsm of new development.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY NODE
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
LIBRARY—STUDY FACILITY
ACADEMIC BUILDING
Academic and Administrative
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