University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Campus Exterior Elements Design Review Committee Guidelines and Procedures Guidelines The Exterior Elements Design Review Committee (EEDR) is charged with reviewing designs for projects which affect the exterior of buildings or any aspect of the university grounds, as well as projects planned for interior public lobbies of buildings. The exception is for capital projects, which go through a standard review process through Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC). Capital projects are those new buildings, renovations, additions, and other projects, for which schematic designs are approved by the Regents. Those projects are not reviewed by EEDR. For non-capital projects within the Medical Center Campus or the Athletics areas of the Ross Athletic Campus, including temporary buildings, banners, event signage or other temporary installations, but not including public art, EEDR will only provide technical review when requested. Aesthetic and typical project review will be managed either by the Health System or the Department of Athletics. EEDR review is primarily for compliance with campus planning principles, aesthetics, and appropriateness for visual impact on campus, but is not meant to be a review of mechanical, electrical, structural, security, or OSEH, issues, which are reviewed through a standard process through AEC. Projects which typically require EEDR review include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Exterior building elements – new (elements, not new buildings), replacements, repairs: EEDR would review such characteristics as materials, colors, style, design, location, etc., and that other appropriate reviews are being undertaken.  roofs, windows, doors  cladding materials  railings, ramps 2. Landscape and grounds elements: EEDR would review such characteristics as appropriateness for location, scale, materials, colors, compatibility with neighboring landscapes and other elements, etc.  planting plans  plaza designs  walkways and bikeways  fences, seatwalls  outdoor furniture, kiosks, emergency phones 3. Exterior mechanical units: EEDR would review such characteristics as location, visibility, materials, noise, etc.  exhaust vents, cooling towers, air-handling and condensing units Page 1 of 2 4. Interior public lobbies: EEDR would review such characteristics as materials, colors, style, design, location, etc., and will verify that other appropriate reviews are being undertaken. • revisions to doors, windows, walls, etc. • proposals for installations of displays, especially any which might be suspended from the ceiling, etc. 5. Miscellaneous  public art, which includes art proposed for placement in public lobbies of buildings – technical review only, including proposed location, method of installation, structural integrity, impacts on safety and security, etc.  banners on light poles or buildings – proposed locations and designs reviewed  flagpoles – proposed locations, height and color reviewed  antennas – proposed location, material, color, size, etc., reviewed; however, additional reviews are required as described in antenna guidelines  mailboxes – proposed location, materials, size, color, etc., reviewed  portable and temporary structures – proposed location, size, materials, color, etc., reviewed  procedures affecting exterior elements: EEDR reviews proposed procedures and guidelines but does not administer the procedures; examples include:  tree protection policy  memorial/commemorative tree and bench guidelines  banner guidelines and procedures  public art procedures  wayfinding and signage guidelines Procedures 1. Projects which may affect the exterior of buildings and/or the university grounds should be forwarded to the University Planner’s Office (UPO) for a determination of whether EEDR review would be required. The UPO can be reached at 764-2455 or [email protected]. 2. Once the UPO has determined that a project requires EEDR review, it will be scheduled for review at the next EEDR meeting. EEDR Committee typically meets monthly. 3. For project requests, including temporary buildings, banners or event signage or other temporary installations within the Medical Center Campus, contact the Health System [Quinta Vreede – [email protected]]. And for such projects within the Athletics areas of the Ross Athletic Campus, contact the Department of Athletics [Rob Rademacher – [email protected]]. 4. The project design manager or individual who is bringing the project forward should attend the EEDR meeting and present the project. Illustrations adequate to show the proposed work, location, design, materials, etc., should be provided for review. 5. The EEDR Committee may voice support for the project, or request additional information, which the UPO will follow up on. University Planner’s Office Revised November 2014 Page 2 of 2