<p>Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>B – ARCHITECTURE</p><p>ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN The overall architectural design goal for the Armed Forces Retirement Home is to provide a visually appealing facility that balances a high quality appearance with an efficient, functional and economical design. The facility must create a comfortable setting for the AFRH to fulfill their mission of providing a “place of caring and continual learning”, along with “providing the best housing and support services possible and creating a true community of accomplished, independent residents who are free to explore their talents, pursue their interests and follow their dreams.” The majority of the program is captured in the Resident Living areas and shall be organized into multi-story structures due to the constraints of the site, and the efficiencies gained by stacking the repetitive room modules. The preference is to keep the resident towers as low to mid rise structure (6 to 7 stories and maximizing views to the south of the Gulf of Mexico for each unit). The community and public spaces shall be organized along the main floor and used to tie the resident living towers together by creating a cohesive community environment that encourages pedestrians travel and maximizes views toward the gulf. The exterior shall portray a dignified façade that takes cues from the regional context and evokes a sense of pride for the residents and staff. The building massing and use of exterior elements and material detailing shall provide a human scale, especially at the entries and exterior dining areas. The use of natural lighting shall be optimized along the perimeter of the resident rooms and public spaces to maximize the light quality and atmosphere, but minimize the glare and heat gain.</p><p>EXTERIOR WALLS The materials for the exterior of the AFRH shall be durable and low maintenance. The Design- Build Contractor (D-BC) shall develop an attractive exterior design and encouraged to utilize accents of varying brick, pre-cast concrete, stone, tile, metal or translucent panels for exterior expression. The wall system selected must be designed to withstand Category 5 Hurricane wind gusts. The wall system shall meet thermal performance criteria as required to meet LEED sustainable project goals. Due to the climatic conditions in Gulfport, the use of a vapor retarder and/or infiltration barrier is required for use as part of the selected wall system to avoid water penetration. The following wall systems are acceptable for the AFRH:  Exterior cavity wall of masonry veneer with Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) backup.  Exterior cavity wall of masonry veneer with pre-cast concrete backup.  Exterior wall of composite metal panel with either CMU or pre-cast concrete backup.  Exterior wall of precast concrete panel.  Exterior wall of metal panel veneer and either CMU or pre-cast concrete backup</p><p>General Services Administration B - 1 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>Exterior Wall Construction: Brick masonry design shall follow the recommendations of the Brick Institute of America (BIA) contained in the publications, Technical Notes on Brick Construction. Concrete masonry design shall follow the recommendations of the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) contained in the publication, TEK Notes. Architectural precast concrete design shall follow the recommendations of the Precast Concrete Institute (PCI) contained in PCI publication, Architectural Precast Concrete, Second Edition. Exterior limestone veneer design shall follow the guidelines of the Handbook on Indiana Limestone published by the Indiana Limestone Institute of America. Marble veneer design shall follow the recommendations in Exterior Marble Used in Curtain or Panel Walls published by the Marble Institute of America. Vapor retarder must be provided in a building envelope where heat loss calculations identify a dewpoint within the wall construction and in any building or part of any building that is mechanically humidified. Exterior Cladding and Articulation: The use of different exterior materials, window designs, sun control devices and other design elements contribute to the design articulation of a building. Each of these components, their use and how they are combined on a building must be reviewed for opportunities provided for birds to roost (“bird roosts”) on the exterior of the building. “Bird roosts” can create both maintenance and visual problems, particularly in high-rise buildings. Such opportunities for ‘bird roosts’ must be identified in the design phase and alternatives ways to address this be pursued. Consider the use of steeply sloped surfaces, limited use of horizontal surfaces at window sills, sun control devices or other design features or design approaches to address this issue. Sun Control Devices: Projecting exterior sunscreens may be used in addition to interior daylight control devices where they are beneficial for building operation and energy conservation. Design elements such as steeply angled fins or large scale gratings, instead of horizontal fins and flat planes, should be considered for sun screen components to provide shading and heat control for a building. Consideration shall be given to operable and fixed sun control devices for maintenance, repair and replacement. Window washing systems used for the facility must also be compatible with any sunscreens or sun control devices. Glazing, shading devices, and sources of illumination should be analyzed in detail to minimize heat gain and maximize direct day light into all spaces to produce the best microclimate for tenants in building perimeter spaces. Daylight shading controls should be programmable and calibrated with a daylight sensor to maximize daylight and minimize energy consumption where possible. Exterior Soffits: Design exterior soffits to resist displacement and rupture by wind uplift. Design soffits for access to void space where operating equipment is located or maintenance must be performed. Soffits can be considered totally exposed to weather and should therefore be designed to be moisture resistant. Provide expansion and contraction control joints at the edges and within the soffit. Spacing and configuration of control joints should be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the soffit material. Operating equipment or distribution systems that may be affected by weather should not be located inside soffits. Where it is necessary to insulate the floors over soffits, the insulation should be attached to the underside of the floor construction so that the soffit void may be ventilated to prevent condensation.</p><p>General Services Administration B - 2 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>EXTERIOR BALCONIES All Independent and Assisted Living units shall be provided with an exterior balcony (refer to “Space Requirements” section for more information). It is recommended that the floor of the balcony shall be exposed concrete with a broom finish, and reinforcing bars at balcony conditions should be epoxy-coated. Each balcony shall be provided with an exterior light fixture (controlled by a switch in the living unit) and one exterior electrical outlet. Handrails shall meet or exceed all Code requirements, including hurricane wind loading.</p><p>EXTERIOR GLAZING AND DOORS Exterior Glazing Exterior glazing shall be sized and located to balance the need for natural daylight with the need for energy conservation. High-performance windows shall be considered and carefully matched to the wall thermal performance level (based on mechanical calculations for envelope values), including solar gain. Air infiltration shall be addressed based on LEED requirements. The intent of exterior glazing is to provide adequate day lighting to habitable spaces, maximize comfort, and maximize views.  Wind Load requirements: exterior glazing systems shall withstand the equivalent of Category 5 Hurricane wind loads greater than 191 mph.  Glazing shall be energy efficient insulated low-E glazing.  Sun screening shall be considered for large expanses of glazing in order to minimize heat gain during the summer months. Window and Glazing Conditions  Residential Unit Glazing Residential glazing located at the living spaces shall be operable type openings and approximately 40% of exterior wall shall be glazing.  Lobby and Residential Gathering Areas Main Entrance Lobby and residential gathering areas located throughout the living wings shall be provided with floor to finished ceiling glazing with appropriate rails.  Community Function Spaces o Dining Facility – Shall have significant glazing with operable glazed doors providing access to an exterior terrace. o Main Street / Resident Shops and Wellness Center– Shall have significant glazing o Recreational Facilities – Shall have significant glazing with operable glazed doors providing access to an exterior terrace. o Supply and Facility Maintenance– Minimal glazing o Exterior offices areas – 50% of exterior wall shall be glazing  Skylights Skylights or clerestories may be considered as another means of providing natural light or the perception of natural light to areas that are not in close proximity to exterior walls. </p><p>General Services Administration B - 3 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>Exterior Doors Exterior doors shall be designed and located to provide easy access throughout the facility for staff, residents, and visitors.  Automated doors shall be used at all primary entrance doors.  Accessible door sizing and hardware shall be utilized at all locations that will be accessed by the residents.  All exterior doors, including rollup doors entering into heated or air-conditioned areas, shall be insulated.  Doors shall be securable as dictated by programmatic function.  All exterior hollow metal doors and frames shall be galvanized.</p><p>Exterior Door Conditions  Main Entry Door The Main Entry door serves as the formal entrance to the facility. Ensure that the Main Entrance is clearly visible and highlighted as a prominent feature. The door shall have an automated function and be sized appropriately for the occupant load and ADA requirements. Design Porte-cocheres as an integral part of the building entrance.  Entry Doors / Roof Terrace Access In addition to the main entry door there will be other secondary entry doors, including those from the accessible roof terrace areas. Reflect the character of the main entrance but with less detail. Secondary entry doors shall be automated.  Utility Doors Utility doors will be located in the service areas and other industrial type spaces. The durability of the door shall be the primary consideration.  Overhead Roll-Up Door Overhead roll-up doors will be utilized at the services function of the facility. The roll-up door shall be sized to accommodate the movement of large equipment and regular deliveries.  Egress Doors Egress doors are located at the egress stairwells and are to be designed per the appropriate Codes.  Balcony Doors Swinging or sliding glazed doors will be required to access the private balconies attached to each of the residential living spaces. Door hardware to be code compliant.</p><p>General Services Administration B - 4 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>ROOFING Roofing assemblies shall be designed to balance thermal performance, moisture protection, and durability. The intent is to maximize the use of green roofs where possible, but the following issues shall be addressed where green roofs are not appropriate.  Surface reflectance and conductance shall be considered in selection of roofing system materials. The roofing system selection shall take into consideration appropriate energy conservation and efficiency issues.  The selection of either a low-sloped roof (flat-roof) or a pitched roof system shall take into consideration the appropriate rain load and positive roof drainage.  The roofing system shall be designed for hurricane wind loads and shall prevent the possibility of flying debris. Roofs shall have a 20-year warranty/guarantee.</p><p>Roofing Conditions Roofing will consist of at least two conditions: the system for the residential towers, and an accessible rooftop terrace utilizing a portion of the roof of the Community Level. . Residential Towers Roofing The residential towers will require a durable system of either a low sloped or pitched roof. It is highly recommended the residential tower roofs utilize an “extensive” green roof system.  Roof Terrace Roofing (Green Roof) A portion of the roof of the Community Function spaces shall be utilized as a roof terrace with direct pedestrian access from the residential areas. The roof terrace has the potential for development as a “green roof” which would provide residents with an elevated garden and views to the coast. It is highly recommended the terrace roof utilizes an “intensive” green roof system. </p><p>Roofing Systems The roof system shall normally consist of a lightweight, noncombustible type of construction. All roofing systems shall be of a quality to have a 20-year warranty. The roof construction may be any of the following systems, designed to resist Category 5 Hurricane wind loads:  A composite built-up roof  A single-ply membrane roof, fully adhered  A standing seam metal roof  Modified Bitumen roofing  Roof Terrace or “Green Roof”</p><p>General Services Administration B - 5 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>PARTITIONS, DOORS AND SPECIALTIES It is recommended that interior partitions be either gypsum wallboard, for areas where a more refined finish is desired, or CMU. Consideration shall be given to space function and volume of traffic when selecting wall construction type. Program spaces shall be arranged in an efficient, functional manner, with simple circulation schemes that allow easy way-finding.  The interior walls and partitions shall comply with the requirements of applicable codes. Non-combustible construction where required shall be at least 5/8 inch Type-“X” gypsum board on steel studs. Any CMU partitions in residential areas shall be furred and finished with gypsum wallboard where appropriate.  Typical residential units will have demising partitions of gypsum board on steel stud partitions with sound attenuation blankets. Refer to building codes for sound transmission, smoke, and/or fire rating requirements.  Corridor widths at the residential units, resident-related activity areas, and any main corridors used by the residents, shall be no less than 8’-0”. Refer to means of egress sections of applicable building codes for additional information.  Interior corridors shall be provided with dual rail wall protection, bumpers and corner guards to reduce damage from wheelchairs and BPV’s.  Provide moisture resistant panels at locations subject to moisture such as restrooms and janitor’s closets. Acoustical treatment shall be incorporated into the design to minimize sound transmission of noisy activities between areas, including residential units, as required by Code. Interior doors and frames will typically be of two types; either a solid core wood door (stain- grade veneer), or a painted hollow-metal door.  Interior door frames shall generally be welded hollow-metal for durability. Kick and push plates shall be installed on frequently used service-type and residential doors.  Solid-core wood doors with stain-grade finishes are to be used at all residential units. These doors shall also meet clearance requirements for the BPV’s used by a number of the residents. Interior doors providing access to storage and supply rooms shall be painted hollow-metal. Interior doors serving the administrative, Wellness and Resident Activity areas shall be solid-core wood doors with stain-grade finishes.  All door hardware shall be lever-type and ADA compliant. Hardware selections shall be based on ANSI series standards and functions. Provide push-pull hardware on all auto- operated doors to multi-fixture toilet and locker rooms. Coordinate hardware, keying, and any special door monitoring needs with facility security and staff.  The partitions and doors serving the Main Street areas may utilize, but are not limited to, an aluminum storefront system of tempered glazing and doors. </p><p>General Services Administration B - 6 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p>INTERIOR FINISHES Interior spaces and finish designs shall provide a functional and comfortable atmosphere. Interior finishes and detailing shall be of a quality appropriate for an Accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community. Design of the facility and finishes shall provide for higher durability and quality than a typical residential building. . Room finishes shall be based on information found on the Room Data Sheets in Appendix A. . Corridor wall, floor and ceiling finishes shall be selected to coordinate with the adjacent rooms. Refer to Chapter 3.6 Interior Finishes of GSA – PBS-P100 Facility Standards for the Public Buildings Service (latest version) for more information on acceptable finish types and requirements. Interior furniture, fixtures and equipment will be designed by the D-BC as part of this contract. Purchase and installation of equipment and furnishings will be provided under a separate agreement. . Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) shall be selected and developed to provide an integrated visual design theme which reflects the interior atmosphere desired by AFRH for this retirement facility. The furniture, fixtures and equipment shall be of high quality and durability appropriate for this type of facility. . The DBC will provide three recommendations for all fabrics and finishes for the furnishings and equipment that will be coordinated with the interior finish selections to provide an integrated interior atmosphere inside the retirement home. . FF&E will include window treatment, interior signage, and wayfinding systems.</p><p>CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS The following are general design criteria for the conveyance systems within the facility. Refer to Section L – Elevators of this report for additional information concerning conveyance systems.</p><p> The design of the elevator cabs shall allow ease of use by the residents and any mobility devices they may require. More than one resident requiring the aid of a mobility device shall be able to use the same elevator cab. Elevator door openings shall be sized to accommodate mobility devices.  The maximum distance from an elevator to a residential unit or residential activity area shall be no greater than 120 feet.  The design shall include freight elevator access to each floor of the facility, including the parking level. Coordinate parking level elevator access control during times of flooding with security.  Permanent and safe means of access shall be provided to all elevators and equipment, including roof-mounted equipment (if applicable) requiring maintenance.</p><p>General Services Administration B - 7 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED Armed Forces Retirement Home Design Build Services Request for Proposal Gulfport, Mississippi 21 May 2007</p><p> Stairways shall be strategically located adjacent to corridors. Stairways shall also incorporate Areas of Refuge at each landing, with each Area of Refuge sized to accommodate multiple occupants and BPV’s. </p><p>SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION Gate House  The Gate House design shall be of similar construction as the main facility. This structure shall include desk space for two (2) security personnel (and applicable equipment), a storage closet, and uni-sex toilet room.  The structure shall be located in the median of the road leading into the site from Beach Drive, with one-way traffic on each side. A refusal lane shall also be incorporated (Refer to Section A – Civil / Landscaping for more information).  The design shall include the following: o Construction, including walls, windows and roof, that can resist Category 5 Hurricane wind loads o Communication and CCTV capabilities with direct integration with the Security Office in the main building o Pass-through window o Side-entry doors for access to each of the traffic lanes o Control of retractable bollards at entrance driveways</p><p>General Services Administration B - 8 Public Buildings Service Southeast Sunbelt Region Chapter 7 Real Estate Design and Construction UNCLASSIFIED</p>