Campus Wide Design Standards, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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MENG Analysis
worked with the University to review and revise its Design Standards. The
University provides academic services to nearly two-thirds of the state of
Alaska through seven campuses in twenty communities. The Design Standards
communicate the most important design features and functions, establish a
standard of quality for the University, reduce maintenance and operating
costs, and provide direction to consultants in the development of
construction documents. These standards do not repeat building codes and
industry standards; rather, they are intended to allow for flexibility in
differing conditions, and to encourage creative design to meet the needs of
the University at the best possible life cycle cost, while adhering to
industry design standards.