- Use artwork and wall décor that is professionally framed, mounted and coordinated with the facility design and function; mount items with the focal point or image at approximately eye level.
- Do not paint murals or super-graphics onto interior surfaces; historical murals should be preserved.
- Good-quality fire-retardant silk plants may be used; coordinate accessories such as planters with the design scheme.
- Provide bulletin boards for all temporary signs, notices and announcements; do not tape signs to walls or doors.
All furnishings will be commercial-grade, highly durable, soil-retardant, easily cleanable and not show excessive wear over their useful life. Materials and finishes will serve the specific operational requirements of the space. Commons areas will be furnished consistently with other spaces in the facility.
Coordinate with colors of interior design building finishes and materials in subdued patterns; avoid trendy designs. Wood trim may be used to upgrade supervisory spaces.
New furniture is preferred for new facilities; fully coordinate furniture throughout a facility. Select from Furniture Commodity Council Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and limit the number of manufacturers.
Ensure materials, color, style and functionality are appropriate for the Facility Group and to support the building’s operations.
Sustainability
Furniture construction materials and finishes and upholstery should promote indoor environmental quality. Material specifications should include consideration of environmentally preferable products, products with recycled content, as well as low-emitting and biologically-based products.
Select furnishings with low VOC and with low or no pollutant emissions. This includes all components and sublayers, sealants, finishes, and fabrics for enclosures and partitions, seating, tables and desks, privacy and acoustic panels, storage units, and accessories. Meet or exceed EPA requirements for recycled content. Specify systems and products that fulfill USDA requirements for biobased content while meeting IFS for durability and acoustics.
Resilience
At locations where high humidity is prevalent, avoid the use of furnishing and partitions that delaminate in humid conditions. Do not use ferrous metals that corrode in humid environments. Avoid using materials that fade when exposed to UV light.
UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-1-200-02
UFC 3-120-10 Interior Design https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-3-120-10
UFC 3-450-01 Noise and Vibration Control https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-3-450-01
UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc/ufc-3-520-01
US Air Force Family Housing Design Guide for Planning, Programming, Design and Construction https://www.wbdg.org/FFC/AF/AFDG/familyhousing.pdf
