Guidelines & Policies

Campus Planning Principles and Guidelines

Below are links to UACPD's Guidelines and Standards

These include a variety of document types for use by Design Consultants, Contractors, and SU Project Managers in project planning and design. These documents describe standard elements, materials, colors, layouts and typical conditions, helping Design Teams integrate a project design successfully into its Campus context.

Please observe the following notes regarding UA/CPD Guidelines and Standards:

The intent of the available documents is to disseminate information pertaining to most typical conditions. Review and approval by University Architect / Campus Planning and Design Office (UA/CPD) remains required on all projects.

Documents are subject to constant revision and interpretation. If conflicts are discovered in the course of using these standards, bring them to the attention of the UA/CPD.
If project conditions warrant modifications to the standards they should be identified and submitted for review and approval by the UA/CPD.
Architects, design consultants, contractors and construction managers engaged by Stanford University shall be fully responsible for their designs and construction, regardless of the extent to which the UA/CPD Standard Details are used or followed in the project, and regardless of acceptance of design or construction documents by Stanford University or its personnel.
Consultants are responsible for identification and compliance with all current codes and regulations.

NOTE:

UACPD Guidelines and Standards are separate and distinct from Stanford Facilities Design Guidelines (FDG). All parties involved in Stanford projects should be familiar with the functional details and distinctions between these document sets.

SU FDG documents, managed by LBRE Maps and Records, are primarily for use by Contractors and Consultants in developing Contract Documents for successful project execution. FDG documents include standard construction details, specifications, and prescriptive guidelines that are specific to Stanford. See http://maps.stanford.edu/fdg_main

Architectural Design Guidelines & Standards

Building Exterior Standards

Gutters - Please contact UA/CPD for more info
Roofs
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Building Interior Standards

Shadecloths
Carpet Guidelines
Resilient Flooring Guidelines
Workspace Size Standards
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Fence and Enclosure Standards

Dumpster Enclosures
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General Construction Standards

Construction Logistics
Landscape Notes and Tree Protection - Please contact UA/CPD
Major Construction Project Fencing / Signage - Please refer to the Stanford Facilities Design Guidelines (FDG) website
Minor Construction Project Signage Process and Guidelines (PDF) | InDesign Template
Site
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Signage Standards

Signage Master Plan
All-Gender Restroom Signage
All-Gender Restroom Signage - Main Quad
ADA Post and Power-operated Door Operator
Building Identification
Main Quad
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Exterior Lighting Standards

Pole Lights
Wall Lights
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Motorized Cart Standards

Motorized Carts
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Guidelines

Arboretum Master Plan
Campus Drive Guidelines
Cement Plaster Repair Guidelines
Central Campus Design Guidelines, Materials and Color Palette - Please contact UA/CPD
Design Review Checklist - Please contact UA/CPD
Exterior Lighting Guidelines - Please contact UA/CPD
Grounds Maintenance
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Working with the University Architect / Campus Planning and Design Department

Architectural Team Selection Process
Stanford Careers website
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