Campus Master Plan Update 83 Metal shade structure, Texas A&M University Rudder Plaza Photo credit: Coleman & Associates 6. Golf Cart / Utility Vehicle and Bike Parking Golf Carts for faculty, staff, or VIP visitors, as well as Utility Vehicle routes and parking, should be coordinates with campus leadership members and planned for in every new project. The parking should be integrated into every new site plan to minimize pedestrian/ vehicular conflicts and to create readily identifiable parking spots for the drivers. Bike parking should be encouraged, adequate, and easily accessible (LEED requires proximity to building entries). Bicycle parking should be screened; either with a masonry wall (approximately 42” in height) or in combination with metal screens and evergreen hedge plantings. 7. Artificial Turf Artificial turf should be limited and utilized only in site-specific situations where natural Turfgrass will not thrive or when artificial turf is used as an outdoor amenity, such as for outdoor student gatherings, horseshoes/ washers, or other specialized applications, such as the Student Center Commons. Artificial turf should only be installed where shade exists during the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wherever artificial turf is installed, a hose bib (water source) for cooling and cleaning should be located within 100 feet of the artificial turf. Drainage and the proper stabilizing subsurface shall be installed as per the manufacturer’s specifications. Utility vehicle at major connector, Tarleton State University Photo credit: Coleman & Associates Bicycle parking enclosure (masonry wall & metal panels), E-Quad, Texas A&M University. Photo: Coleman & Assoc Shade sails, Purple Rock courtyard, Concordia University Photo credit: Coleman & Associates Hammock stand on artificial turf, Rudder Plaza, Texas A&M University. Photo credit: Coleman & Associates These high-value/low costs improvements that are repeatable and architecturally scalable can be readily and easily integrated into outdoor gathering spaces and amenities adjacent to primary existing and proposed promenades. All proposed shade elements should keep sun patterns in mind to determine size and location. These structural shade elements can be constructed of metal/aluminum, or as shade sails (in less formal settings). They should be designed and located to compliment the surrounding architectural expressions and uses. 4 - DESIGN GUIDELINES
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