Repository: UIHistories Project: UIS Long Range Plan - 1970 (Sangamon State Univ) [PAGE 55]

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PART III - HR 3) Acoustics: In principle, the sound level diminishes from the ring road to the heart, the center point of the campus. a) For acoustical reasons, it is recommended that cooling towers for all buildings be centralized at only three locations and that the towers be surrounded on all sides (not the top) by highly absorbent material. b) Careful"consideration must be given in the design of all buildings to adequately mask the exterior and interior noises. c) Buildings and berms should be arranged as noted in the plans, in such a way as to mask the sounds on the parking area, even though these sounds are relatively minor. d) A general low level of pleasant sound, such as in fountains, and foliage and background music is maintained in the central plaza and in secondary courts. 4) Graphics: All directions, titles, numbers, letters, colors, lighting and sizes shall be proportioned to the need of the viewer and shall be-simple, clear and brief. a) For vehicular circulation - numbers and letters shall be white on dark brown background; major signs to be lighted to accent only the numbers or letters, and all signs to be clearly visible. b) For the pedestrian on campus walks, plazas, etc. - signs, titles of buildings, etc., shall be composed closely with buildings and shall be in proportion to the need of the viewer and the scale of the building; numbers and letters to be white on dark brown background. c) For the general directions and information, there shall be at a few strategic points such as the information kiosk at the main entrance to the campus, the lobby of the administration building

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