GUIDELINES & STANDARDS
The guidelines were developed to present the University's preferences and criteria for the design and construction of campus facilities and landscape.
The goal of the design guidelines is to improve the overall aesthetic character and visual unity of the Amherst campus as a whole. They represent the University's commitment for future buildings to create a more cohesive, attractive, productive and sustainable campus environment.
The following guideline documents are available in PDF format:
POLICIES
DESIGN GUIDELINES & STANDARDS
- Archaeology Protocol
- Audio Video Technical Standards
- Auditorium Technical Standards
- Backflow Application (Town of Amherst)
- Backflow Application Procedure
- Backflow Dimensional Clearances
- Banner Program
- Campus Master Plan
- Climate Action Plan
- Construction Design Guidelines
- Custodial Design Standards
- Dig Safe Procedures
- Dig Safe Training & Procedures
- Electrical Standards
- Electrical Utility Standards
- Electronic Security System Standards
- Electronic Security Systems Video Management Systems (VMS) Standards
- Fire Alarm Standards
- Fire Protection Standards
- Green Building Guidelines
- HVAC Design Standards
- HVAC (ALC) EMS Hardware Standards
- HVAC (JCI) EMS Hardware Standards
- Landscape Design Standards
- Lab Design Guidelines
- LEED Energy Design & Modeling Guidelines
- LEED Measurement &Verification Coorindation Summary
- LEED Measurement & Verification Plan
- LEED Measurement & Verification RFP
- Lighting Control Technical Standards
- Plumbing Standards
- Room Numbering Guidelines
- Signage Guidelines
- Steam and Condensate Standards
- Technology (UMIT) Design & Construction Specification
- Technology (UMIT) Designer Guidelines
- Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Standards
- Water Main Disinfection Standards
- Water Services