College of Architecture Facilities Policies
In this guide you will find the procedures and policies for the College of Architecture at IIT (COA). All COA students are expected to abide by the policies set forth. You may download the COA Facilities Guide here.For IIT university- wide policies please see the IIT Student Handbook, which is available at: http://www.iit.edu/student_affairs/handbook.
Policies for Maintenance and the Studio Environment
Damaging or defacing College facilities or installing any unauthorized or inappropriate images on the plasma screens, lockers, walls, and common computers will not be tolerated and are subject to disciplinary action.There is absolutely no pinning or nailing to the panels, windows or lockers in Crown Hall.
Public aisles and floor areas are to be kept clear of all debris and personal items of value so as to not interfere with the cleaning of the facilities or the use and convenience of other students. Unidentified materials will be disposed of.
Student projects (models and drawings) left in common areas (Lower Core, Room 10, Center Core, and hallways) will be removed and disposed of unless identified for a specific display period or prior arrangements are made with the COA office.
All public areas are to be returned to their original condition and arrangement after use for meetings, presentations, or other events. Lower core furniture and related items may not be removed from the lower core area.
Electrical appliances (refrigerators, coffee makers, portable stoves, heaters, etc.) are not permitted in student work areas. Any appliance(s) found in the studio areas will be removed.
Bikes, skateboards and roller blades and similar recreational equipment is not allowed inside any of the College of Architecture Buildings. Due to the public safety concerns, convenience for building visitors and the damage to the building facilities, bicycles must be locked to the bicycle racks provided by the university. Any bicycles locked to the buildings or railings, interior or exterior, will be removed.
No sports activities are allowed inside College of Architecture buildings.
Do not post flyers unrelated to school business. The COA Office and/or the Office of Student Affairs must approve all postings.
Building Hours and Access
During the school year, Crown Hall and 3410 are open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., however, Architecture students have access to Crown Hall, 3410, and M&M 24 hours a day, seven days a week with their IIT ID card. During the summer months, Crown Hall and 3410 are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students who require access after hours must obtain permission by submitting a request with their name and ID number to the College of Architecture Office, room 5.General Policies for Crown Hall, 3410, and M&M
Smoking Policy
In compliance with the City of Chicago’s ordinance regarding smoking in public buildings smoking is not permitted inside any public building. Additionally, smoking outside of the buildings is restricted to the area at least 15 feet away from the building entrances or window openings. Please note that the smoking on the south and north porch is strongly discouraged.
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages may not be served on school property unless prior permission is obtained. To secure permission, an Alcohol Service Request form (available in the COA Office) must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs (MTCC 209) for approval at least two weeks prior to the event. All alcohol service must be in compliance with State of Illinois laws and all University and Student Organization policies. No alcohol will be served to anyone under the legal drinking age of twenty one (21).
Security
Due to the open and public nature of the building, students should not leave their personal belongings unattended in studio, offices, lounges, bathrooms, and the library or in any other area of the building. IIT and the College of Architecture are not responsible for lost or stolen items for students and visitors to the building. Found items should be taken to the College of Architecture Office (room 5), where there is a lost and found service.
Important: Doors may not be held open after regular building hours and unidentified visitors are required to gain access by contacting Public Safety. If you see a suspicious person, contact Public Safety immediately at 312.808.6363. For more information about campus safety, please see: www.publicsafety.iit.edu. Public Safety officers will escort students to cars or dorms in the evening upon request. Please contact their non-emergency number, 312.808.6300 for assistance.
Pin-Up Policy
In order to preserve the recently restored wooden panels and lockers in Center Core, the College enforces a pin-up policy. There is absolutely NO PINNING OR NAILING to the panels, windows, and lockers. The College has eliminated the confusion of which tapes to use by offering one approved adhesive that works on a variety of materials. Most materials can be mounted onto the panels by utilizing double-sided chart mount squares. These are available in the Model Shop at the wholesale price to students. Please make sure to use the approved chart mount when pinning up for reviews, exhibits and other projects. The College is obliged to enforce this policy without exception. Violators knowingly causing damage to the wood panels or lockers will be held responsible for repair costs.
CHART MOUNT PRICES: Card of Eight 1” squares = $0.25, Card of Thirty two ¼” squares = $0.25
If you have a special problem mounting or hanging your work, contact John Kriegshauser in the Model Shop.
Room Reservations and Scheduling Events
The College of Architecture Main Office is responsible for scheduling rooms for events held in Crown Hall, 3410 S. State St., or the Minerals and Metals Bldg. Any group or individual, including an instructor, who wishes to use a room for any purpose other than a regularly scheduled class (e.g. a speaker, make-up class, or committee or organization meeting) must submit a room request to the COA office through the virtual EMS system. A confirmation will be sent to the person via e-mail or fax. Please contact Annie Simmons at aevans3@iit.edu with any questions about room reservations.
Student Lockers
Students can obtain lockers designed to hold their studio supplies. Two students share each locker. You can share with a friend or allow chance to determine your locker partner. Your locker will be as near to your drawing table as possible. Students in the core studios can acquire their lockers immediately after the first studio session. Students in the elective studios wait until their studios are assigned to them, which is usually a week after classes have begun. You can obtain your locker key from John Kriegshauser in the Materials Lab, M & M Building on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. You must bring $10 as a deposit to obtain your key. This $10 will be returned to you when you return the key. If you lose your key, you forfeit the deposit.
Spring Open House
At the end of the academic year the College of Architecture Open House exhibits the work of students at all levels of study. This requires everyone’s cooperation.
The removal of desks and related cabling will begin the week of final reviews. The building cleaning schedule will correspond to the final studio review schedule. All studios must be cleared within 24 hours of the scheduled final studio review. Desk areas (top and related floor area) are to be cleaned and all personal belongings are to be removed prior to the studio cleaning. Students and the studio professors are responsible for clearing the studio areas and disposing the material in the appropriate dumpsters.
In order to allow ample time for cleaning a dumpster will arrive approximately two weeks before Open House, so that you can start cleaning your desk areas and will be removed the morning of Open House. Floor and window cleaning occurs the week of Open House.
The Open House exhibit in May will be up for two weeks. Students who wish to take their models or drawings home must do so before June 15, or when posted in the spring semester. Remaining student work will be discarded. The College is not responsible for damaged or lost projects. Any installations that are determined to be an operational obstruction or that create a potential hazard may be removed or modified without notice.
Graham Resource Center Circulation Policy
Materials Lab Policies