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2.6.11 Refer to TM 5-803-13/AFM 126-8 for comprehensive
landscape design considerations
2.7
2.7.1 General Design Considerations.
Buildings
2.7.1.1 Esthetics Architectural Style and Characte
2.7.1.1.1 The military facility, by its presence, represents national
security, strength, austerity, efficiency, professionalism and pride in
country and community.
2.7.1.1.2 Each facility is also the home and workplace of the
soldiers it houses, and should provide them with a feeling of pride
and ownership. An attractive facility can enhance the Tenants' sense
of identity, and serve as one tool for the recruitment of new soldiers.
2.7.1.1.3 The architecture should be sensitive to the style, scale and
materials of the local region not only for esthetics but also for
function. Many local building forms and design statements are a
direct outgrowth of a region's environmental and cultural
characteristics.
2.7.1.1.4 The facility's style should blend into the existing
architecture of the surroundings. Although trendy designs should be
avoided, a facility distinctive in appearance can enhance the
Tenants' sense of identity and pride of ownership. The character
should also evoke a sense of pride in the nearby neighbors as well
as the entire community. The AR wants to be a good neighbor, and
a solid member of the community.
2.7.1.1.5 Materials should be selected to be esthetically pleasing,
easily maintained, and cost effective. Standard exterior finish
materials approved by the Using Service in the development of
MDS are described in Chapter 3.
2.7.1.1.6 Many training center spaces will not have windows, for
security reasons or by Tenant preference, such as unit storage,
COMSEC training and storage, AGCCS, SCIF, and others. The
designer may want to locate these spaces away from major facades
to allow use of fenestration on those elevations.
2.7.1.2 Flexibility and Economy
2.7.1.2.1 Internal flexibility should be planned as much as possible
to absorb much of the growth and change of the facility over its life
as units change their training emphasis. For example, a facility may
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