Chapel Facilities Design Guide - Whole Building Design Guide

1 Chapel FACILITIESAIR MOBILITY COMMANDDESIGN GUIDEARCHIVEDiChapel Facilities symbolize people s pursuit of the highest and bestin life s experience. This means AMC s Chapel Facilities , its sacred spaces, must be functional and spiritually Mobility Command is strongly committed to upgradingchapels, where worship, counseling, religious education, socialgatherings, weddings, baptisms, and many other significantexperiences take place. The goal is bold: to enter the nextcentury with the best Chapel Facilities in the Air commanders should make Chapel Facilities improvementsa high priority.

2 AMC has have developed this Guide as a blue-print for excellence it is invaluable when planning projects tobring Chapel Facilities up to these new standards. The Air Mobility Global Reach for Day! ARCHIVEDiiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1A. PurposeB. Project Development1. Planning2. Programming3. Design4. ConstructionChapter 2 Exterior Elements3A. GeneralB. SignsC. LandscapingD. Parking AreasE. Entries and Entry PathsChapter 3 Functional Areas5A. Worship Areas1. General2. Sanctuary3. Narthex4. Sacristy5. Baptistry 6. Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation Room7.

3 Choir Room8. Cry Room9. Bride s Room10. All Faiths RoomB. Counseling Areas1. General2. Waiting Area3. Senior Chaplain s Office4. Chaplains OfficesC. Staff Support Areas1. General2. NCOIC s Office3. Secretary s Office4. Chaplain Service Support Personnel Workspaces5. Staff Support and Mobility Supplies Storage RoomARCHIVEDiiiTABLE OF CONTENTSC hapter 3 Functional Areas (Cont d)D. Activities Areas1. General2. Multi-Purpose Room3. Kitchen4. Conference AreaE. Religious Education Areas1. General2. Classrooms3. Religious Education Coordinators Workspaces4.

4 Resource Center and LibraryF. Support Areas1. Mechanical Room2. Janitor s Room3. Electrical/Communications Room4. Rest Rooms5. StorageG. Other Chapels/Offices1. General2. Flightline Chaplain s Office3. Hospital Chapel /Meditation RoomChapter 4 Interior Standards17A. GeneralB. Color ConceptsC. Floor CoveringsD. WallcoveringsE. Window CoveringsF. Stained Glass WindowsG. CeilingsH. AccessoriesI. SignsJ. Systems FurnitureK. LightingL. CommunicationsReferences24 ARCHIVEDivList of FiguresNumberDescriptionPageFigure 1-AFunctional Area Relationships1 Figure 2-AConcept Site Plan3 Figure 3-AConcept Floor Plan16 List of TablesNumberDescriptionPage Table 3-AChapel Functional Space Requirements15 Table 3-BOther Chapels/Offices Functional Space Requirements16 Table 4-AFinish Schedule20 Table 4-BEquipment Schedule21 Table 4-CFurnishings Schedule22-23 TABLE OF CONTENTSDEPARTMENTOFTHEAIRFORCECHAPLAINS ERVICEMCMXLIXARCHIVED1 Chapter 1 IntroductionFigure 1-A.

5 Functional Area PurposeThis Guide provides the basic criteria to organize, evaluate,plan, program, and Design Air Mobility Command (AMC) Chapel Facilities . The information presented is intended tomake commanders and their staffs aware of importantdesign considerations and to aid them in project develop-ment. Chapel Facilities should present a quality environ-ment for religious, social, and humanitarian services to thepeople of AMC. These Facilities should project an atmos-phere of dignity, warmth, and professionalism. This guideis for use by commanders, base civil engineers, chaplains, Headquarters AMC staff, Design architects and engineers,and others involved in Chapel Facilities renovation andconstruction projects.

6 It is intended to help all partici-pants better understand AMC Chapel Facilities designstandards for effective participation in the project develop-ment process. Use this Guide to supplement other AirForce and Department of Defense policies and eight functional areas which make up Chapel facilitiesinclude the exterior elements, worship areas, counselingareas, staff support areas, activities areas, religious educa-tion areas, support areas, and other AREASWORSHIPAREASACTIVITIESAREASRELIGIOU SEDUCATIONAREASSTAFF SUPPORTAREASEXTERIOR ELEMENTSOUTDOORPATIOPARKING SERVICE ENTRANCEMAIN ENTRANCEARCHIVEDINTRODUCTIONB.

7 Project DevelopmentThe key elements to successful facility delivery are plan-ning, programming, Design , and PlanningGood planning establishes the objectives for an effectiveprogram and provides the Facilities necessary to meet theobjectives of the chaplain service. It should also lead to a timetable for project completion. Planning must be planning a new facility, complete the site selectionprior to preparing a DD Form 1391, Military ConstructionProject Data, for an individual ProgrammingProgramming includes determining user requirements,developing solutions, identifying funding sources, andforwarding programming documents to the appropriatereview and approval authorities.

8 Each programmed projectshould be consistent with the base comprehensive plan fornew and existing Facilities . Work is classified as mainte-nance, repair, or minor required during preparation of the DD Form 1391, which initiates project development, isfound throughout this Guide . Included are considerationsof space criteria, overall facility size, and special factors foruse in estimating Facilities listed or eligible for listing on theNational Registry of Historic Buildings require specialconsiderations. Before initiating repairs and/or upgradeprojects, consult with the State Historic PreservationOffice and the Advisory Council on Historic Legacy Resource Management Program is a possiblesource of funding for work on historic properties.

9 ConsultAir Force Instruction (AFI) 32-7065, Cultural DesignDesign includes concept development, Design reviews, andconstruction documents. It is important for civil engineer-ing and the user to actively communicate throughout thedesign process to bring about a successful safety code requirements take precedence over otherfacility improvement requirements. All areas should bebarrier free and accessible to the disabled in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) andUniform Federal Accessibility designer should complete an overall comprehensiveinterior Design (CID) standard for the facility beforebeginning any major Design project.

10 The CID standardaddresses interior finishes, artwork, signs, equipment, andfurnishings. It ensures even small upgrade projects sup-port the Design objectives for the entire facility. Refer tothe AMC Interior Design Guide for an expanded discus-sion of interior Design . Integration of engineering,architectural, and interior Design considerations duringproject development creates a well-coordinated interiordesign. Analyze an existing facility s structural, electri-cal, communications, and mechanical systems beforeplanning interior Design upgrades. The designer shouldinclude infrastructure improvements concurrently withinterior finish work when ConstructionQuality reviews of the contractors submittals by projectengineers and frequent on-site inspections by civil engi-neering construction management personnel and the userwill help ensure Design goals are met.