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Workspace/Office
| Type | Size (SF/Person) | Recommended Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Leadership | 150-250 | 180 | Chancellor. VCs, VPs, Deans |
| Private Office | 90-120 | 115 | |
| Shared Office | 65-100 | 90 | |
| Cubicle Station | 52-92 | 80 | |
| Touchdown Space/Hoteling | 90-120 | 1-3 people | |
| Conference/ Collaboration | 160 300 500+ | Small, 4-8 people Medium, 9-16 people Large, 17+ people |
Classroom
| Type | Size (SF/Person) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seminar/Break-out Space | 28 | <25 seats |
| Classroom | 25 | Flat floor 26-60 seats |
| Lecture (fixed seats) | 18 | Raked floor up to 75 seats |
| Auditorium (fixed seats) | 15 | Raked floor with >76 seats |
| Flipped Learning | 30-40 | Ideal size <75 seats |
| Computer Classroom | 35 |
Open Lab
| Type | Size (SF/Person) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Computer-Based | 30 | |
| Fabrication | 60 | Maker space |
Teaching Lab
| Discipline Category | Size (SF/Station) |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Business | 65 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 75 |
| Architectural Studies | 60 |
| Biological Sciences/Microbiology | 65 |
| Business | 35 |
| Chemistry | 75 |
| Computer Sciences | 60 |
| Communications | 55 |
| Education | 40 |
| Engineering | 140 |
| Fine Arts | 90 |
| Foreign Language | 40 |
| General Studies | 40 |
| Geography | 50 |
| Geology | varies |
| Health Professions | 65 |
| Journalism | 40 |
| Law | 35 |
| Medicine | 45 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | 35 |
| Natural Sciences | 60 |
| Nursing | 60 |
| Physical Therapy | 100 |
| Psychology | 50 |
| Physics | 65 |
| Social Sciences | 45 |
| Textile Management | 90 |
| Visual Studies | 90 |