Design Guidelines for Lecture Halls
- Characteristics - >75 people, modified fan shape, tiered or sloped floor
- Acoustics
- Hire acoustic consultant for large rooms
- Side walls not parallel and have a rough or textured surface, rear w/dampening covering
- Sound reinforcement system may be necessary
- Lighting
- Fluorescent on zones plus dimmable incandescent preferred for note taking
- Computerized room controls recommended
- Window coverings: Shades/drapes motorized
- Furnishings
- Fixed Seating
- 150 Sq. In tablet arms on fixed seats
- Instructional Media
- Data/video projector, ceiling mounted or located in rear booth.
Rear screen projection desirable in large auditorium
- Room controls near instructor on wall, cabinet, or lectern
- Accommodate Distance Learning A/V equipment
- Lectern necessary
- Fixed computer for instructor may be necessary, laptops preferred
- 35mm projector at rear of room
- Rear projection booth for A/V equipment in large rooms
- Audio amplification and sound reinforcement systems
- Wireless microphone
- Multiple screens
- Large Blackboard space
- Telecommunications
- Adequate power and network conduit
- Ports at front of room
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