Design Guide

The EFSG Design Guide is written with the intent to:

Outline the guiding principles for school design
Outline the objectives and general performance requirements of the various design elements including supporting infrastructure and equipment that make up a school facility.
Provide the minimum requirements of the technical components that make an element of school design. Sometimes the minimum standards will exceed the requirements of the regulatory standards.
Ensure school facilities are fit for purpose and offer Value for Money within a Whole of Life framework.
Provide facilities planners with the hindsight and experience developed from completing similar educational projects to required standards and budget.

Overview DG00

This section outlines the intent, guiding principles and objectives of the Design Guide.

Whole of Life DG01

This section provides guidance on the things to be considered for achieving VALUE FOR MONEY in a WHOLE OF LIFE framework.

DG01 Whole of Life

Ecologically Sustainable Development DG02

This section notes DoE policies in regards to ESD. The section also notes some minimal requirements.

DG02 ESD

Design DG03-19

This section provides guidance on a range of design considerations that affect school planning. Any minimum standards indicated may exceed the requirements of relevant regulatory standards.

DG03 Site Factors

DG04 Heat Loss/Gain

DG05 Air Movement

DG06 Cooling / Heating

DG13 Bushfire Protection

DG14 Safety (Accident Avoidance) & General Security

DG15 Hygiene & Food Preparation

DG16 Building Regulations & Building Code of Australia (BCA)

DG18 Laboratory Construction Code

DG19 Access for People with Disabilities

Fabric DG20-27

This section outlines the performance and the specific design requirements of the structure and enclosure components of school facilities.

DG20 Fabric

DG21 Structure

DG27 Roofing

Openings DG31-39

This section outlines the performance and specific design requirements of the opening components of school facilities.

DG31 Windows

DG32 Doors

DG37 Roof Mounted Turbo Ventilators

DG39 Security Category of Openings

Finishes DG40-48

This section outlines the performance and specific design requirements of building components including finishes recommended for school facilities.

DG40 Materials & Finishes

DG48 Hazardous Materials

Services DG51-65

This section outlines the design strategies, performance requirements and specific design requirements of building services. (hydraulics, drainage, trade waste, water, gas, cooling, heating and ventilation) within all school types.

DG51 Hydraulics Generally

DG52 Drainage (& Trade Waste)

DG61 Electrical Services

DG63 Lighting

DG64 Communications

DG65 Special Electrical Systems

Fittings DG71-80

This section outlines the performance and specific design requirements for signs, furniture, fixtures and equipment used within schools.

Site DG90-96

This section outlines the design considerations, landscaping strategies, performance requirements and specific design requirements of landscaping in schools

DG90 Landscape Design

DG91 Landscape Hard Works

DG92 Landscape Soft Works

DG93 Landscape Fixtures

DG95 Stormwater

DG96 Civil Works

Colour Schemes

These colour schemes have been developed to give advice regarding colours and materials choices for works in schools. The schemes have been endorsed by DoE but are provided as a guide only.

Administration

Communal Hall & Canteen

Home Base, Library & Special Programs

Toilet Block

Design Guide Drawings

These drawings are to be used as guides only.

All Design Guide Drawings