MIL-HDBK-1037/8
The objective of each new or modernization project for
recreational facilities is to provide facilities that are
complete and responsive to the requirements of the activity.
Facility design must consider the long-range future needs for the
building and planned as a functional part of the total
anticipated building.
Safety and a healthy environment should be given prime
consideration in facility design. Include considerations such as
administrative control, flexibility in usage, acoustical control,
storage, temperature control, security, ease of maintenance, and
efficiency of operation. The MWR directors and their
fitness/sports personnel should be actively involved and
consulted early in the planning.
1.2.2
Economic Studies. Undertake economic studies to provide
the optimum design for the most efficient and effective facility
at the least cost and least adverse impact to the environment.
During these studies, consider the following: site orientation,
building form, column spacing, story heights, structural systems,
exterior and interior finishes, plumbing, electrical, heating,
and air-conditioning systems, site utilities, and site design.
Include life cycle facility cost analysis, consideration
of initial construction cost, operation, and maintenance budgets
over the design life of the facilities. Consider the amount of
fuel on a Btu basis required to supply the energy needs to
satisfy the cooling and heating loads of the facility. For
projects more than 0,000, prepare design studies to identify
alternatives and the basis for selection of the solutions.
1.2.3
Regulatory Authorities. Design the facilities to meet
technical and environmental requirements at Federal, State and
local levels. Design of various building systems to comply with
all applicable standards.
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