QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE COMPARATIVE

NET SQUARE LEGAL

FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENTIAL OCCUPANTS/USERS FURNISHINGS/EQUIPMENT CIRCULATION
METER (NSM) CONSIDERATIONS
NET MINIMUM
SPACE/AREA CHROMATIC/ OCCUPIABL REQUIREM
See guidelines for
LOCATION/ SPECIAL TOTAL NET E AREA
PURPOSE/ KINESTHETIC LIGHTING MAXIMUM WIDTH/ NO. OF SUB adding circulation/ NO. OF ENTS/
ZONE ADJACENC AMBIENCE CONSIDERATION USERS/ VEHICLE AREA/USER SUBTOTAL ITEM LENGTH AREA SUBTOTAL % SQUARE (NOSM) SOURCE
ACTIVITIES QUALITY REQUIREMENTS/ OCCUPANCY X DEPTH UNITS TOTAL check kinesthtic UNITS FACTOR
Y S METER
FENESTRATIONS qualities of space PER
PERSON
VISITOR
FACILITIES
Entry point,
MAIN ENTRANCE/ Natural light, PWD ramps, clear
ticketing, INVITING, 1.2*10=12s
WELCOME PUBLIC TRANSITIONAL skylights, ambient signage, queuing VISITOR , STAFF 10 0.5 5 7.4 0.5 3.7 1.85 1 1.85 NBC
wayfinding, security INFORMATIVE qm
CENTER mood lighting lanes
check.
BENCH 1.2 0.5 0.6 4 2.4
Seating for elderly,
VISITOR Provides maps, Bright lighting for TOURISTS,
CALM, interactive screens
INFORMATION wildlife info, guided PUBLIC PASSIVE visibility, digital RESEARCHERS, 5 0.5 2.5 5 0.5 2.5 1.25 1 1.25 1.2*5=6sqm NBC
EDUCATIONAL at wheelchair
CENTER tour details. screens FAMILIES
height
DESK 2 0.5 1 2 2

CHAIR 0.5 0.5 0.25 2 0.5

PWD-friendly
Bright artificial
FEMALE Comfort facilities SEMI-PUB cubicles, 1.4*3=4.2q
Hygienic, neutral STATIC lighting, natural ALL VISITORS 3 0.5 1.5 2.19 0.3 0.657 0.1971 2 0.3942 NBC
RESTROOM for visitors. LIC baby-changing m
ventilation
stations
WATER
0.5 0.3 0.15 3 0.45
CLOSET
LAVATORY
0.6 0.4 0.24 1 0.24
SINK
PWD-friendly
Bright artificial
Comfort facilities SEMI-PUB cubicles, 1.4*3=4.2q
MALE RESTROOM Hygienic, neutral STATIC lighting, natural ALL VISITORS 3 0.5 1.5 0 0 2.19 0.3 0.657 0.1971 2 0.3942 NBC
for visitors. LIC baby-changing m
ventilation
stations
WATER
0.5 0.3 0.15 3 0.45
CLOSET
LAVATORY
0.6 0.4 0.24 1 0.24
SINK
PWD-friendly
Bright artificial
Comfort facilities SEMI-PUB cubicles, 1.4*3=4.2q
PWD RESTROOM Hygienic, neutral STATIC lighting, natural ALL VISITORS 2 0.5 1 0 0 1.39 0.3 0.417 0.1251 2 0.2502 NBC
for visitors. LIC baby-changing m
ventilation
stations
WATER
0.5 0.3 0.15 1 0.15
CLOSET
LAVATORY
0.6 0.4 0.24 1 0.24
SINK
Refreshment area Warm lighting, Child-friendly FAMILIES,
SEMI-PUB 1.2*20=24s
CAFE with eco-friendly Cozy, natural PASSIVE skylights, greenery seating, TOURISTS, 20 0.5 10 0 0 16.5 0.5 8.25 4.125 1 4.125 NBC
LIC qm
dining. integration sustainable utensils COUPLES
CHAIR 0.5 0.5 0.25 10 2.5

TABLE 1 0.8 0.8 5 4

NATURE &
ECOLOGICAL 0 0
SPACES
Showcases native
BOTANICAL EDUCATIONAL
& exotic plants, NATURAL LIGHT, BOTANISTS,
GARDEN & SIGNAGES, 1.2*10=12
promotes PUBLIC LUSH, VIBRANT PASSIVE DAPPLED SHADE STUDENTS, 10 0.5 5 0 0 17.2 0.5 8.6 4.3 1 4.3 NBC
THEMED PLANT WHEELCHAIR-AC sqm
biodiversity FROM TREES TOURISTS
COLLECTION CESSIBLE PATHS
awareness.
PLANT POTS 0.5 0.5 0.25 20 5
GARDEN
1.2 0.6 0.72 10 7.2
BENCHES
SUNLIGHT
SAFETY NATURE
Home to aquatic REFLECTIONS,
WETLAND & TRANQUIL, RAILINGS, ENTHUSIASTS,
flora & fauna, water PUBLIC PASSIVE MINIMAL 5 0.5 2.5 0 0 7.2 0.3 2.16 0.648 1 0.648 1.2*5=6sqm NBC
POND AREA MEDITATIVE ECO-FRIENDLY PHOTOGRAPHER
filtration. ARTIFICIAL
PATHWAYS S
LIGHTING
OBSERVATIO
1.5 0.6 0.9 5 4.5
N BENCHES
BOARDWALK
PLANKS 0.2 1 0.2
(MODULAR) 1 0.2
WILDLIFE
Controlled SUNLIGHT-DEPEN ZONING FOR SCHOOL
RESERVE &
interaction with SEMI-PUB NATURAL, DENT, ENCLOSED DIFFERENT GROUPS, 1.2*10=12
ANIMAL ACTIVE 10 0.5 5 0 0 106.5 0.5 53.25 26.625 1 26.625 NBC
non-endangered LIC IMMERSIVE EXHIBITS WITH SPECIES, GUIDED FAMILIES, sqm
INTERACTION
species. SKYLIGHTS SUPERVISION RESEARCHERS
AREA
ANIMAL
ENCLOSURE
FENCES 10 2 20 5 100
(TEMPORARY
)
INTERACTIVE
1 0.5 0.5 3 1.5
STATIONS
CONTROLLED RESTRICTED
WILDLIFE LIGHTING, ACCESS,
Care and treatment ZOOLOGISTS, 1.2*10=12
REHABILITATION PRIVATE SECURE, QUIET STATIC UV-FILTERED FOR EMERGENCY 10 0.5 5 0 0 24.2 0.3 7.26 2.178 1 2.178 NBC
of rescued animals. VETERINARIANS sqm
CENTER ANIMAL VETERINARY
WELL-BEING EQUIPMENT
VETERINARY
EQUIPMENT 2 0.6 1.2 4 4.8
TABLES
 ANIMAL
1.2 0.8 0.96 15 14.4
CAGES
CONTROLLED
ZONING FOR SCHOOL
LIGHTING,
Showcase native DIFFERENT GROUPS,
PUBLIC SECURE, QUIET PASSIVE UV-FILTERED FOR 15 0.5 7.5
and rescued birds SPECIES, GUIDED FAMILIES,
ANIMAL
SUPERVISION RESEARCHERS
WELL-BEING
INTERACTIVE
1 0.5 0.5 3 1.5
STATIONS
RECREATIONAL
& LEISURE 0
SPACES
RELAXATION,
PWD-ACCESSIBL
OPEN GREEN SOCIAL NATURAL FAMILIES,
E PATHS, 1.2*15=18s
SPACES/PICNIC GATHERINGS, PUBLIC OPEN, BREEZY PASSIVE DAYLIGHT, FRIENDS, 15 0.5 7.5 32.7 0.5 16.35 8.175 5 40.875 NBC
CHILD-FRIENDLY qm
AREAS OUTDOOR SHADED SEATING TOURISTS
SEATING
DINING.
PICNIC
1.8 0.9 1.62 10 16.2
TABLES
PICNIC
1.5 0.6 0.9 10 9
BENCHES
MULTI-USE ADJUSTABLE FOLDING
COMMUNITY
SPACE FOR SEMI-PUB FLEXIBLE, LIGHTING FOR SEATING, 1.2*10=12
PAVILION PIVOTAL GROUPS, 10 0.5 5 0 25.4 0.5 12.7 6.35 6 38.1 NBC
WORKSHOPS, LIC INTERACTIVE DIFFERENT INCLUSIVE sqm
SCHOOLS
TALKS, EVENTS. FUNCTIONS SPACE DESIGN
MODULAR
SEATING
3 1.2 3.6 4 14.4
ARRANGEME
NT
PROJECTOR
SCREEN 2 1.5 3 2 6
(PORTABLE)
TASK LIGHTING,
FOLDING COMMUNITY
ARTIFICIAL
GIFTS AND SEATING, GROUPS, 1.2*15=18
SOUVENIR SHOP PUBLIC FUNCTIONAL PASSIVE LIGHTING, 15 0.5 7.5 8.9 0.5 4.45 2.225 1 2.225 NBC
SOUVENIRS INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS, sqm
NATURAL
SPACE DESIGN TOURISTS
LIGHTING
CHAIR 0.5 0.5 0.25 2 0.5

TABLE 1.5 0.6 0.9 1 0.9

SHELVES 3 0.4 1.2 4 4.8

STAFF &
OPERATIONAL
FACILITIES
STERILE
ANIMAL CARE/ MEDICAL CARE TASK LIGHTING, ENVIRONMENT,
VETERINARIANS, 1.2 *5 =6
VETERINARY FOR SANCTUARY PRIVATE STERILE, QUIET STATIC SURGICAL EMERGENCY 5 0.5 2.5 0 10.9 0.3 3.27 0.981 1 0.981 NBC
BIOLOGISTS sqm
CENTER ANIMALS. LIGHTS RESPONSE
READINESS
EXAMINATIO
2 0.8 1.6 4 6.4
N TABLE
STORAGE
1 0.5 0.5 4 2
CABINETS
MANAGEMENT, SECURE
PARK
PARK PLANNING, AND FUNCTIONAL, ARTIFICIAL + ACCESS,
PRIVATE STATIC MANAGERS, 5 0.5 2.5 0 0 10.3 0.3 3.09 0.927 1 0.927 1.2*5=6sqm NBC
ADMINISTRATION MONITORING PROFESSIONAL TASK LIGHTING ERGONOMIC
ADMIN STAFF
HUB. FURNITURE
OFFICE
1.5 0.8 1.2 5 6
CHAIRS
OFFICE
0.6 0.6 0.36 5 1.8
DESKS
BREAK AREA FOR
WARM ARTIFICIAL
RANGERS, RECLINING
COMFORTABLE, LIGHTING, PARK STAFF, 1.2*15=18s
STAFF LOUNGE CARETAKERS, PRIVATE PASSIVE CHAIRS, PANTRY 15 0.5 7.5 0 0 11.9 0.3 3.57 1.071 1 1.071 NBC
RELAXING NATURAL AIR RANGERS qm
AND SPACE
CIRCULATION
RESEARCHERS.
SOFA 2 0.8 1.6 2 3.2
COFFEE
1 0.6 0.6 2 1.2
TABLE
LOW-LIGHT
24/7
MONITORS SCREENS,
HIGH-ALERT, MONITORING, SECURITY
SECURITY/CCTV VISITOR AND PRIVATE STATIC EMERGENCY 5 0.5 2.5 0 0 4.85 0.3 1.455 0.4365 1 0.4365 1.2*5=6sqm NBC
CONTROLLED SECURE DATA PERSONNEL
ANIMAL SAFETY. BACKUP
STORAGE
LIGHTING
CCTV
MONITORING 1 0.5 0.5 2 1
STATIONS
SECURITY
CAMERAS 0.3 0.3 0.09 15 1.35
(MOUNTED)
KEEPS SAFETY
BASIC
EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTIONAL, MEASURES, MAINTENANCE 1.2*2=
MAINTENANCE PRIVATE STATIC OVERHEAD 2 0.5 1 0 0 3.4 0.3 1.02 0.306 1 0.306 NBC
CLEANING UTILITARIAN ORGANIZED STAFF 2.4sqm
LIGHTING
SUPPLIES. STORAGE
TOOL
STORAGE 2 0.6 1.2 2 2.4
SHELVES
HOUSES FIRE SAFETY
ELECTRICAL, SECURE, EQUIPMENT, ENGINEERS, 1.2*2=
ELECTRICAL PRIVATE STATIC TASK LIGHTING 2 0.5 1 0 0 3.4 0.3 1.02 0.306 1 0.306 NBC
PLUMBING, AND INDUSTRIAL RESTRICTED TECHNICIANS 2.4sqm
HVAC SYSTEMS. ACCESS
ELECTRICAL
1.5 0.8 1.2 2 2.4
PANELS
 HOUSES FIRE SAFETY
ELECTRICAL, SECURE, EQUIPMENT, ENGINEERS, 1.2*2=
MECHANICAL PRIVATE STATIC TASK LIGHTING 2 0.5 1 0 0 9 0.3 2.7 0.81 1 0.81 NBC
PLUMBING, AND INDUSTRIAL RESTRICTED TECHNICIANS 2.4sqm
HVAC SYSTEMS. ACCESS
HVAC UNITS 2 0.8 1.6 5 8
0 0
KEEPS SAFETY
BASIC
EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTIONAL, MEASURES, 1.2*2=
STORAGE AREA PRIVATE STATIC OVERHEAD STAFF ONLY 2 0.5 1 0 0 2.2 0.3 0.66 0.198 4 0.792 NBC
CLEANING UTILITARIAN ORGANIZED 2.4sqm
LIGHTING
SUPPLIES. STORAGE
STORAGE
2 0.6 1.2 1 1.2
SHELVES
SPECIALIZE
SPACES &
0 0
UNIQUE
ADDITIONS
MINIMAL DARK-SKY
NIGHTTIME SKY ARTIFICIAL COMPLIANT, FAMILIES,
STARGAZING SEMI-PUB SERENE, 1.2*10=
OBSERVATION PASSIVE LIGHTING, SEATING FOR SCIENCE 10 0.5 5 0 8.25 0.3 2.475 0.7425 1 0.7425 NBC
AREA LIC AWE-INSPIRING 12sqm
SPACE. FOCUSED LED EXTENDED ENTHUSIASTS
PATH LIGHTS VIEWING
TELESCOPE 1 0.5 0.5 4 2
OBSERVATIO
0.5 0.5 0.25 5 1.25
N CHAIRS
0 0
PROVIDES OPEN-AIR SAFETY
PHOTOGRAPHER
OBSERVATION PANORAMIC ELEVATED, NATURAL RAILINGS,
PUBLIC PIVOTAL S, TOURISTS, 5 0.5 2.5 0 0 9.1 0.5 4.55 2.275 1 2.275 1.2*5=6sqm NBC
DECK VIEWS OF THE SCENIC LIGHTING, NON-SLIP
BIRD-WATCHERS
SANCTUARY. MINIMAL GLARE FLOORING
BENCH
2 0.6 1.2 5 6
SEATING
VIEWING
0.5 0.3 0.15 4 0.6
BINOCULARS
SUSTAINABILITY
& TECHNOLOGY 0 0
INTERGRATION
RECYCLING, NATURAL
WASTE CLEAR LABELING, STAFF,
COMPOSTING, SEMI-PUB VENTILATION, 1.2*2=
MANAGEMENT NEUTRAL, CLEAN PASSIVE PWD-ACCESSIBL ECO-VOLUNTEER 2 0.5 1 0 0 4.9 0.3 1.47 0.441 1 0.441 NBC
WASTE LIC INSTRUCTIONAL 2.4sqm
STATION E BINS S
SEGREGATION. SIGNS
WASTE
1 0.5 0.5 5 2.5
CONTAINERS
RECYCLING
0.7 0.4 0.28 5 1.4
BINS
RAINWATER NATURAL SAFETY
ENGINEERS,
WATER RESERVE COLLECTION FOR SHADING, PRECAUTIONS, 1.2*3=3.6
PRIVATE FUNCTIONAL STATIC PARK 3 0.5 1.5 0 0 17.5 0.3 5.25 1.575 1 1.575 NBC
SYSTEM IRRIGATION & CONTROLLED FILTRATION sqm
MAINTENANCE
SANITATION. WATER STORAGE SYSTEMS
WATER
2 2 4 4 16
TANKS
59.3 270.77 352.47 68.3143 133.8776 232.2