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ContentsPrefacePart I Initial Facility Planning ProcessChapter 1 The Planning Process Through the Eyes of the Campus Master Planner and the Recreational Sport DirectorJames C. Turman, PhDClinton N. Hewitt, ASLAPlanning Process ObjectivesDepartmental PlanningSustainabilityInstitutional Planning ProcessProcess of Comprehensive Recreational Planning for FacilitiesPlan ImplementationSummary ReferencesRelated Journals and PeriodicalsChapter 2 Feasibility: What Are the Possibilities?Paul Knell, AIA, NCARBPaul J. Tellers, AIARobert J. Bailey, AIA, CCS, CSIWarren T. Bulseco, AIA, LEEP AP,Defining FeasibilityWho's Who: Administrators, Stakeholders, and the Consultant TeamThe Feasibility Study Process Next Steps Summary Part II Facility Design ProcessChapter 3 To Renovate or Build From Scratch: What's the Tipping Point?Donald Vitters, AIANancy B. Freedman, AIA, LEED APDavid J. Dymicki, AIABrad McCord, AIAWhy Would You Choose to Renovate?When Would You Choose to Renovate?How Would You Choose to Renovate?Summary Chapter 4 Selling the Dream on Campus and Off: Winning Support, Building Consensus, and Raising Capital to Fund Recreational Facilities Christopher Chivetta, PE, LEED APCase Statement for the BuildingAdvocates and Opponents of Student Recreation Center ProjectsUnderstanding the Total Costs of a Student Recreation CenterFunding: Available SourcesSummaryChapter 5 Selecting an Architect and Understanding Team Roles Anita Picozzi Moran, AIA and F&S Partners, IncorporatedHiring an ArchitectFormal Selection ProcessKey Staff of an Architectural FirmConsultants: Part of the Architectural TeamSteps in the Architectural ProcessSummary ReferenceChapter 6 Standards for Recreation and Sport FacilitiesJulie M. Skolnicki, AIA, LEED AP, REFP Defining the UserGeneral Indoor Planning Standards and ConsiderationsUsage PatternsFacility ZonesBuilding EfficiencyDetailed Indoor Facility StandardsSummary Chapter 7 Standards for Outdoor Recreation Sport FacilitiesScott Crawford, ASLA, LEED APMike Bell, ASLAJack Patton, AIAOutdoor Program ElementsCollege and University Recreation ProgramsIdentifying the NeedSite ConsiderationsField Design ConsiderationsCourt Design ConsiderationsSidewalks and TrailsSupport Buildings and FacilitiesSummary Chapter 8 Aquatic FacilitiesD. Scot HunsakerDoug Cook, PE, MBA, LEED APProgramming RequirementsDesign and Construction ProcessOperationsSummary Chapter 9 Climbing Wall Facility PlanningRichard CookThe Value and Benefits of a Climbing ProgramTrends in Indoor Rock ClimbingSite Selection and Facility PlanningDevelopment of Artificial Climbing Structure StandardsDesign and EngineeringThe Building ProcessClimbing Wall Design ConsiderationsLegal Liability and Risk ManagementSummary ResourcesChapter 10 Getting It Right the First Time With FF&E: Furniture, Fixtures, and EquipmentDavid W. Larson, AIA, TMP Associates, Inc.Jacob L. Buehler, APR, TMP Associates, Inc.Karen Bean, ASID, TMP Associates, Inc.The Necessity of Early FF&E SelectionAnalyzing the Architectural ProgramPreliminary Furniture ListSchematic Design PhaseVerifying Procurement ProceduresDesign Development PhaseConstruction Documentation PhaseCoordinating Final Bidding InstructionsConstruction Administration PhaseOccupancy PhaseSummary Part III Construction and Move-InChapter 11 The Construction Process-Now Build It! Going From Paper to Reality and Everything in BetweenJohn A. Selby, AIAGeff BottomleyWho's in Charge? The Roles and Responsibilities of Project Team MembersLong Before the Groundbreaking: Early Involvement of the Construction ManagerOkay, Let's Build ItRecreation Centers Are Unique: Some Issues to Plan ForChangesSafetyDrawdown: Who Pays What and WhenAlmost Done: Commissioning-Checking It OutConstruction CompletionProject CloseoutSummary ReferencesChapter 12 Move-In and DedicationThomas M. Roberts, MSPreopeningMovingDedicationSummary About NIRSAAbout the ContributorsAppendixGlossaryIndex

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The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) is the leading resource for professional and student development, education, and research in collegiate recreational sports. Established in 1950, NIRSA has nearly 4,000 highly trained professional, student, and associate members throughout the U.S., Canada, and other countries. NIRSA's mission is to provide for the education and development of its memebers and to foster quality recreational programs, facilities, and services for diverse populations. The association's commitment to excellence is shown in its use of resources that promote ethical and healthy lifestyle choices.