Cunz Hall - Frequently Asked Questions

Questions will be updated as new information is available. Please send additional questions to Renee´ Watts, facilities manager (rwatts@cph.osu.edu).

 

Who from the university have been involved in the project?

There are 3 teams for the project: project, design and executive. The project team is the "hands-on" group that meet each week and consists of representatives from the architect and their associates (engineering, structural, landscaping, interior design, environmental, estimating); facilities operations and development; other university groups with an interest in the building (classroom pool, OIT) and CPH. The design team is the base project team members plus the university architect, senior campus planner, university landscape architect, Dean Lemeshow, Ann Florentine and Mary Ellen Wewers. The executive team consists of high level representatives from Office of Academic Affairs, business and finance, as well as the CPH leadership.

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What is the cost of the project?

Total project cost is $24,394,821 with $16,623,605 of that amount in actual construction dollars.

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How is the project being funded?

75% of the project is funded by state dollars and CPH is funding the remaining 25%.

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Will there be naming opportunities for certain areas of the building?

Yes, areas can be "named" through the generosity of groups and individuals with an interest in promoting and supporting the College. If you have any questions, please contact Lexi Noice at anoice@cph.osu.edu or 614-293-8264.

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How much extra does it cost the project to be LEED certified which includes the recently implemented University Green Building Policy?

It is difficult to put an exact dollar amount on the additional costs associated with LEED and the University's Green Building policy. Most of the costs involve the upgrading of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and controls which are still being selected for the project. There will be a better determination at the 100% construction document level that is being finalized.

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Will we have operable windows in the building?

YES! After an Energy Modeling study was complete and input from the University Architect, it was determined that the building can have approximately 70 operable windows in the building. The configuration of the office spaces and current window punch outs will determine the location of the operable windows.

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Are there plans to install a shower for the bikers, joggers in CPH?

No. The proximity to the RPAC (within 200 yards) satisfies the LEED point for furnishing showers as part of the "alternative transportation" credit. While having a shower located in the building would be convenient for some, there are other issues involved such as maintenance, janitorial, and security.

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Is there any hope to get a sidewalk through the traffic circle and crosswalks from the garage?

YES! The landscape architects have developed a sidewalk plan through the circle and crosswalks across the roadway to increase the safety of pedestrians from the garage. Transportation and parking representatives and the University Landscape Architect have also been consulted.

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What about picnic tables or benches so we can enjoy lunch outside?

The landscape architects and the University Landscape Architect have determined the best location is the southwest corner of the plaza area next to the building. There are also tables on the Larkins plaza outside of the RPAC.

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Will there be vending or snack areas in the building?

The vending area will be located on the first floor outside the classrooms. There will be lounge areas with cabinetry for a microwave, refrigerator, and bar sink on floors 2-4. The students will have a break area on the 3rd floor.

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Are there options for overhead lighting other than fluorescent?

Fluorescent fixtures have greatly improved over the last several years. University building standards call for a 4' tube bulb. With the day light infiltration the project architect is trying to achieve, lighting needs will be adjusted through energy/photocell controls as part of the LEED process.

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What about audio visual equipment for the conference rooms and classrooms?

The Dean's conference room will be well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (2-47" LCD flat panel monitors, ceiling speakers, microphones, video conferencing system, laptop/audio connections) and furniture to accommodate wiring. There will be a sound proof interview/meeting room on the 2nd floor for taping mock interviews, podcasts, and other communications for the college. The 1st floor alumni conference room will be furnished with a 42" LCD flat panel monitor, a kiosk for alumni pictures and connection to the alumni database, audio/video connections. Other conference rooms will have basic audio/video connections and a pull-down projection screen. The classrooms will be high tech with an in-room computer, DVD/VCR, cable TV access, LCD projector, sound, mechanical ceiling mount projection screens and an Elmo. We will also have accessory panels installed to accommodate any special needs equipment (i.e. smart boards, tablet pc's, etc.). All classroom and student areas will have full wireless coverage as well. There will be a directory kiosk on the 1st floor and flat panel monitors on each floor of the building.

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How were the faculty and staff office sizes determined?

OSU has a "space allocation guideline" that breaks down the office spaces by personnel category (ex. Faculty = 140 sf; Staff = 100-120 sf). All offices are within the university guidelines.

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It seems student spaces have been reduced or eliminated. What's the plan?

With a more open floor plan the space usage has shifted from the traditional walled spaces. Spaces for funded students will be located in the semi-private/open office spaces on each floor depending on the division that funds that student. There are two sizeable student computer labs on the 2nd and 3rd floors that will also be set up as teaching labs with LCD projectors, PC, ceiling speakers, DVD/VCR combo. This set up is also true for the EHS teaching/field prep lab on the 4th floor. There will be plenty of individual seating and tables for group projects throughout the building. A student study lounge is located on the 3rd floor as is a small break area for student use. The Office of Academic Programs on the 1st floor is expanded for student services.

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What is the plan for displays, class photos and recognition plaques?

The College understands the importance of recognition for all divisions and historical class photos. All class photos will be scanned and downloaded onto the kiosk to be located in the alumni conference room on the 1st floor. The CPH Executive Committee decided display cabinets were not necessary therefore not included in planning. Recognition plaques will be located as needed within each divisional space and displayed in a manner that blends with the building interior.

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Will conference rooms located within division or center spaces be controlled by those groups?

No, conference rooms will be scheduled for use by all faculty, staff and students via a master schedule.

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Does CPH have priority scheduling for the classrooms?

Yes. Even though the classrooms remain in the classroom pool, CPH has been guaranteed priority scheduling. It may be difficult to hold all classes in Cunz because of multiple classes at the same days and times. The largest classroom will hold 75 students. Classes beyond that capacity will be held in other buildings.

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The computer labs look smaller, why?

With the complete redesign of the building, we are able to allocate space better and more efficiently. In actuality, with furniture/computer style changes, we will have more computers in each lab (30-35 stations) and both labs will be set up for teaching as well as student use.

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Everyone has moved out of Cunz Hall, but nothing seems to be happening?

Even though it looks like nothing is going on, there are truly "behind the scenes" activities internally. The 4th floor carpet tiles were in excellent shape so they have been removed, cleaned and stored for future use (part of LEED credit 1.1); facilities has reclaimed all refrigerant out of the two chillers in the penthouse; all door hardware and locks have been removed; remaining furniture has been moved to other OSU departments or donated to non-profit organizations/schools. Any reusable item is being removed. Fencing around the building will go up during the demolition/abatement phase of the project late October/early November.

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Where are the construction trailers to be located?

Once again the traffic circle will be claimed (as it was during the psychology building project) for the trailers. Traffic around the circle will be kept open. Pedestrian traffic to the east will be closed off, but the west walkway next to the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion will remain open.

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