Design Review Board

Heritage Building Guidelines Nov 2008
Design Checklist for New Buildings Nov2008
Landscape Guidelines and Checklist for Landscape Projects Nov 2008
Historic Core District Plan

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD / TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
RECOMMENDATION FOR OPERATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP 2008-2010
David Woodcock, Chair
REVISED 17 June 2009

DESIGN CONTROL
Strong design control is required to achieve a high-quality environment and implement the intent of the Campus Master Plan, with design authority vested in the University Architect and the Design Review Board.

PURPOSE
The Design Review Board (DRB) reviews project design proposals on behalf of the university with the following intent:

1. To monitor and ensure that all design projects comply with the intent of the Campus Master Plan; to interpret the plan and guidelines; and to recommend exceptions when appropriate.
   
   
2. To review and monitor proposed alterations and additions to existing buildings to ensure that the architectural and cultural significance of the original buildings are retained and enhanced in a manner consistent with the Campus Master Plan.
   
   
3. To evaluate projects to ensure that they meet the highest qualitative standards.
   
   
4. To recommend modification or development of the Campus Master Plan as required.
   

OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. DRB meets monthly in the President’s Conference Room.
   
   
2. A formal agenda will be published in advance and indicate projects to be reviewed, advice on future projects, and other matters to be considered.  Projects are defined as all major planning, landscape and architectural projects.
   
   
3. A quorum shall consist of no fewer than six (6) of the nine (9) voting members.
   
   
4. The recommendations of the DRB shall be communicated in writing to the Executive Vice President for Operations (EVPO) in a timely manner, with copies to the Vice President for Facilities, FP&C Director of Project Delivery and the FP&C project manager.  Meetings with the EVPO may be scheduled as needed.
   
   
5. The Co-Chairs shall make a written annual report to the EVPO that will be presented in person.
   
   
6. The Co-Chairs may establish task groups from the DRB as needed, but all recommendations shall be made by the DRB as a whole.
   
   
7. The DRB will review projects at the following stages:
   1. Program of Requirements before an A/E team is selected (review by University Architect only)
   2. Concept Design
   3. Schematic Design
   4. Design Development
   5. At the outset of construction, building materials and assembly mock up panels will be constructed on the construction site for review and approval by the Co-Chairs and VP for Facilities, or as agreed.

MEMBERSHIP
The intention of the DRB is to represent the university community, including faculty, staff and students to ensure that changes to the physical form of the campus meet the standards and intentions of the Campus Master Plan and reflect the high qualities and values of the university.  The DRB membership should therefore reflect a spectrum of the community while ensuring the inclusion of expertise in the design professions.

Four members are appointed by virtue of positions, five will need to be selected and recommended to the EVPO after consultation with respective Deans/Department Heads. The Faculty Co-Chair must be from the College of Architecture and the recommendation should be based on expertise and knowledge of the campus, CMP and DRB procedures. There are two ex officio members.

The DRB will have the services of the staff of the University Architect, who will develop minutes, reports and manage the DRB operations.

The Co-Chairs report to the Executive Vice President for Operations

Co-Chairs

*initial one-year term, with 2 year appointment to follow, either same or new member
Ex officio members are non-voting

Appointments/Recommendations for 2008-2009 / REVISED 17 June 2009
Co-Chairs

Members