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FAITH-BASED Every Church Project is Important Church facilities for worship, outreach, education and fellowship provide a setting that will facilitate the nurturing and health of our families, and the healing, restoration, and spiritual growth of each member of the Body of Christ in this broken world. Our dedicated faith-based architecture team approaches our role as architects in this process seriously and with gratitude. Learn More Faith-Based Areas of Expertise: Evangelical & Denominational Churches Catholic & Orthodox Christian Churches NEWS FGM ARCHITECTS Jul 20, 2021 4 min read How to Buy Furniture for a Church or Non-Profit: 7 Tips FGM ARCHITECTS May 12, 2016 9 min read Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part III: Communion Reception FGM ARCHITECTS Mar 17, 2016 6 min read Popular Misconceptions About the Catholic Mass, Part II: Ad Orientem / Versus Populum

COVID-19 DESIGN RESPONSE + CONSIDERATIONS Mechanical Systems Download File RANGE OF GUIDELINES STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN AIR QUALITY SHORT-TERM CONSIDERATIONS LONG-TERM CONSIDERATIONS ​ CONSIDERATIONS Improving air quality is a fundamental strategy to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in school facilities. This guide offers both short and long-term considerations for adapting building Mechanical Systems. Information summarized is from ASHRAE and industry experts. Airborne transmission is a key driver of COVID-19 spread which raises the air quality of school facilities to an urgent level. While the risk of airborne exposure can’t be eliminated, there are a range of strategies that school leaders can pursue to mitigate its danger inside school facilities. The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) is leading a national discussion about the practical challenges communities face in strengthening indoor air quality as they prepare for schools to reopen. ASHRAE’s position regarding the relationship of indoor air quality to the spread of COVID-19 is summarized in this statement: “Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through the air is sufficiently likely that airborne exposure to the virus should be controlled. Changes to building operations, including the operation of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, can reduce airborne exposures…. Ventilation and filtration provided by (HVAC) systems can reduce the airborne concentration…and thus the risk of transmission through the air.” ASHRAE’s COVID-19 Epidemic Task Force has released a comprehensive report which includes checklists and other useful tools. FGMA is working closely with industry leaders and local school district partners to share information, offer guidance and provide connections to “best practice” resources and tools that will help schools be as prepared as possible when they reopen their doors. Anchor 1 THE RANGE OF GUIDELINES Key terms: Essential, Guidance and for Consideration At this time, local school districts, college/university leaders, elected/appointed officials, facilities managers, and design professionals are reviewing broad guidelines and roadmap recommendations from a variety of sources. It is important to note that many of the recommendations are not mandatory. However, there are a range of recommended strategies that school systems may choose to implement both to protect staff and students and minimize the spread of COVID-19. Typically, recommendations fall into three categories: ESSENTIAL Either required by law, policy, or governmental order, OR a critical practice. GUIDANCE Best practices gleaned from research and long-term experience, highly recommended for implementation when feasible. FOR CONSIDERATION Additional best practices informed by emerging research, recent studies, and practical experience to be considered for implementation when feasible. Decision-makers should recognize that recommended guidance may not be feasible in all settings. Education leaders and facility managers should consult local health departments, engineering professionals, and facilities engineers. Some considerations should be based on the needs of each school system, school, and campus as appropriate. STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN AIR QUALITY Anchor 2 Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the air quality within and around buildings and structures. IAQ is known to affect the health, comfort, and well-being of facility occupants. Poor IAQ has recently been linked to sick building syndrome, impacted productivity, and impaired learning. Most discussions of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in schools focus on social distancing. The more people in a given area, the closer they are together and the longer they stay, the greater the risk of infection. Improving air quality for people in the building is just as important. The four key strategies that are most prominent today revolve around these themes: Dilution, Filtration, Disinfection. STRATEGY ONE Building Operation Changes Above all, ensure that HVAC systems are properly maintained and filtrated – particularly in buildings that have been closed for a period of time. Without these basic practices, systems will build up mold and particulates that spread respiratory disease. A well-trod maxim is “the solution to pollution is dilution.” Outside air can dilute toxins circulating in interior spaces. To the extent possible, increase outside air ventilation whether through mechanical or natural means with operable windows. Unless outdoor temperatures are too warm, school buildings should be “flushed out” for two hours before and after a building is occupied daily. STRATEGY TWO Manage Relative Humidity Dry air (below 40% relative humidity) can reduce healthy immune system function; potentially increase the transmission of airborne viruses; increase the survival rate of pathogens; and diminish effectiveness of hand hygiene and surface cleaning. For optimum air quality, relative humidity inside schools should be maintained at levels between 40-60%. Extensive humidification is both energy intensive, costly, and difficult to retrofit in existing facilities. Experts advise concentrating efforts in select spaces such as areas where groups congregate (corridors, gyms, cafeterias) or spaces that may be especially critical such as Nurse’s Stations and Isolation Rooms. STRATEGY THREE Capture Airborne Virus Particles The fraction of particles removed from air passing through a filter is termed “filter efficiency” and is provided by the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value known as MERV. The higher the MERV rating (on a scale of 1-16), the greater the efficiency. MERV filters with a rating of 13+ are efficient at capturing airborne viruses with MERV 14 filters preferred. Even better, are HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters which are more effective than MERV 16 filters and can be 99.97% efficient at filtering airborne particulates. STRATEGY FOUR Environmental Disinfection There are two primary purification technologies to remove COVID-19 virus particles from the air: Ultraviolet Energy (UV-C) Bipolar Ionization (BPI) Anchor 3 SHORT-TERM CONSIDERATIONS There are a range of options for quickly adapting building mechanical systems to improve air quality. Beyond good engineering and maintenance practices to reduce the virus’ spread, an additional benefit that may ease people’s concerns are integrating practices that broadly improve occupant health. As building operators prepare to re-opening facilities, they can consider these actions: Conduct a thorough asset inventory of the mechanical system ranging from fans to boilers to pumps Consider reviewing service calls on existing HVAC equipment from the past 6 months. Check building automation systems for alarms, overridden points, or locked points. Consider reviewing troublesome pieces of mechanical equipment. Test and balance existing ventilation systems to help determine if maintenance is needed to maintain code-compliant air supply rates Review HVAC Programming and consider flushing sequences or modes to operate the HVAC system with maximum outside airflows Further open minimum outdoor air dampers, as high as 100%, thus increasing the dilution of the return air stream. Consider monitoring systems response to increase of outside airflows. Note that this might impact thermal comfort or humidity and becomes more difficult in extreme weather. Many engineers recommend flushing sequences two hours before and after daily occupancies. Consider reviewing humidity levels in spaces Studies show that spaces with a relative humidity (RH) between 40% and 60% can cut the airborne travel distance of viral droplets and reduce the risk of infections. Consider providing local humidification in select spaces for higher risk areas and critical populations. Consider conducting night purges for dehumidification. Review possible impacts of increased humidity (local and holistically to the facility) to existing finishes in spaces, building envelope elements, and the possible increase in energy consumption. Consider eliminating demand control ventilation (DCV) Demand controlled ventilation (DCV) is an automatic adjustment of ventilation equipment according to occupant choice. DCV is a control method that modulates the volume exchange of fresh or outside air into an enclosed space by mechanical air conditioning equipment. Review and consider, if needed, changing existing filters to MERV 13 or better. Consider adjusting existing filter racks to accommodate change in filters. This possibly allows additional outside air into spaces. Monitoring is required to ensure that this strategy will not cause relative humidity problems. Review possible impacts difference in pressure drop between existing and new filters. Monitor and be prepared as filters may require more frequent replacement to maintain design airflow. Test and balance existing ventilation systems to help determine if maintenance is needed to maintain code-compliant air supply rates Take into account existing systems and mechanical units in spaces to determine what Environmental Disinfection strategies can be used. Ultraviolet Energy (UV-C) Ultraviolet Energy inactivates viral, bacterial, and fungal organisms so they are unable to replicate. While the entire UV spectrum can inactivate microorganisms, UV-C energy is the most effective. The main types of HVAC systems that use UV-C energy include in-duct air disinfection; up-repair disinfection; in-duct surface disinfection; and portable room decontaminators. While UV light (specifically UV-C) has been well studied in infection reduction, no definitive science is available regarding its effect on COVID-19 when applying to an operating mechanical system. There is a good deal of standardization regarding its use with reliable testing methods. The downside is that people can’t occupy a room when it’s being used. Treatments must be scheduled when school buildings are unoccupied. Bipolar Ionization (BPI) BPI is a recent technology and there are not yet established standards to guide its use. The technology uses an electronic charge to create a plasma field filled with a high concentration of Positive and Negative ions. Together, the ions work to agglomerate fine particles so they can be captured in filters. BPI can be used in occupied spaces at both the system and local level. To date, it’s been primarily used at the system level where it can mitigate biologic growth in cooler systems. In comparison to UV-C which requires a “line of sight” to attack virus particles, BPI ions disperse and find their way within a given space. Anchor 4 LONG-TERM CONSIDERATIONS A beneficial outcome of the COVID-19 crisis may be that communities will assess the operational policies and maintenance procedures of schools through a more human-focused lens. This could speed the adoption of facilities practices that promote health and well-being. In the future, it seems likely that school and community leaders will have a better understanding of the facilities practices that help ensure the health, safety and well-being of students and school staff. It could be that the WELL Building Standard (WELL) approaches are more readily adopted and integrated into long-term strategies to facilitate a healthy and safe workplace or facility for all. Some of the WELL Building Standards strategies that will guide future facilities designs, policies, and procedures: INCREASED VENTILATION Recommends that spaces exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2010 air supply rates by 30-60%. INCREASED AIR FILTRATION Recommends increase in media filters are used in the ventilation system to filter outdoor air supplied to occupiable spaces. INCREASED MICROBE AND MOLD CONTROL Recommends implementing Ultraviolet air treatment and Condensation management. CLOSING The built environment has an important role to play in building a healthier, more sustainable communities. This is becoming even more apparent as communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Balancing health, energy efficiency, and resilience will deliver better buildings that in turn will yield healthier occupants, greater productivity, and more vibrant communities. Key messages this guide endorses are: Decreasing the risk of airborne COVID-19 transmission begins with assessing critical HVAC systems, adapting them wherever possible and beginning to prepare for more long-term strategic decisions that will help school districts, facility managers, and building engineers be better prepared in the future. RESOURCES ASHRAE Issues Statements on Relationship Between COVID-19 and HVAC in Buildings ASHRAE April 2020 Journal www.ashrae.org https://www.ashrae.org/about/news/2020/ashrae-issues-statements-on-relationship-between-covid-19-and-hvac-in-buildings Guidance for Building Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic ASHRAE May 2020 Journal www.ashrae.org https://www.ashrae.org/file%20library/technical%20resources/ashrae%20journal/2020journaldocuments/72-74_ieq_schoen.pdf ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force www.ashrae.org https://www.ashrae.org/file%20library/technical%20resources/covid-19/ashrae-building-readiness.pdf Reopening of Schools and Universities www.ashrae.org https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/reopening-of-schools-and-universities ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FGMA expresses appreciation and gratitude to the following individuals who have contributed to this document and its research. Dean Manasses, FGMA Caroline Brogan, FGMA Haley Kell, FGMA Joshua Lawrence, FGMA Kelly McCaffrey, FGMA Sheila Murphy, FGMA Brittany Peterson, FGMA Carol Stolt, FGMA David Swain, FGMA Contact Us

COVID-19 RESOURCES TItle Description TItle Description TItle Description TItle Description TItle Description COVID-19 RESOURCES The New Normal Creating safe, secure, and supportive environments for learning, work, play and worship in unprecedented times. COVID-19 RESOURCES The New Normal Creating safe, secure, and supportive environments for learning, work, play and worship in unprecedented times. Staff working remotely, full- or part-time, will be fully engaged in the work, operations, and culture of the firm. HOW DO WE GET THERE? Organizations must first develop policies and implement procedures that ensure safety for everyone. The FGM Architects Resilient Communities experts can assist with finding resources for your organization for these first two steps. ADAPT THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Once policies and procedures are in place, our Resilient Communities experts can assist with the modification of your physical environments to support your goals.

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HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERTISE Overview Today America’s colleges and universities face unprecedented challenges, and, yet, great buildings are still to be found—ones that support an institution’s educational mission, encourage interaction among students and faculty and help to recruit and retain the best and the brightest. These projects are the result of a clear vision, a collaborative process and a creativity that manifests itself beyond mere aesthetics. Acknowledging the unique culture of each institution and advocating for student success as a guiding principle, FGMA relishes the challenges and the collaborative spirit inherent in its higher education practice. Our portfolio—ranging from small renovations and additions to new construction—includes academic buildings, science facilities, residence halls, libraries, public safety facilities and student centers. Our success is grounded in our people, our partners and our process. ​ People Our practice is led by individuals with extensive experience in successful college and university projects. To stay current with trends and best practices, we actively participate, often in leadership roles, in the following organizations: ​ Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago Chapter’s Committee on Architecture for Education Partners With the wide variety of building types found on college and university campuses, clients expect their design team to bring a keen working knowledge of the programmatic and functional characteristics that define a particular facility, be it a science facility, a residence hall, a student center or any other building type. FGM Architects excels in bringing together and orchestrating a team of experts, offering our clients a thorough knowledge of the trends, best practices, codes and regulations and long term maintenance and operation needs of each building type. ​ Our successful track record of partnerships with other architects, engineers and specialty consultants is indicative of our collaborative approach to building design and our sensitivity to our clients’ expectations. ​ Process When we sit down with a client to program or plan a facility, we don't ask, "What do you want?" or "How many classrooms do you need?" Instead, we ask "What do you want to do?" By discussing the underlying reasons for a project, we can bring our clients better design options for meeting their objectives. We also spend lots of time on campus getting a feel for the culture of the place and those who live and work here. In short, we supplement our past project experience with an understanding of the unique characteristics of each institution. The result is a design solution that meets our clients' aesthetic, functional and technical goals and is firmly rooted in the physical and social context of each campus. NEWS katebesler Jan 24 3 min read FGMA's Texas Practice Embraces Managing Director Transition FGM ARCHITECTS Apr 25, 2022 1 min read Cory Kamholz Joins FGMA FGM ARCHITECTS Oct 25, 2021 1 min read Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Center Wins Award of Merit!

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