APCO Graphics, Inc. is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects

1. APCO Graphics, Inc. is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

2. Learning Objectives At the end of this program participants will be able to: 1. Incorporate Wayfinding and Planning methodologies into their systems. 2. Improve Design with provided tools for evaluation and processes for design development. 3. Understand the impact of ADA laws, regulations as they impact signage and the changes taking place regarding new ADAAG legislation and adoption. 4. Meet “Green” objectives by looking for particular attributes within a sign system.

3. Planning a Sign System What You Should Know

4. Key Points We’ll Cover 1. Wayfinding & Sign Planning 2. Designing Sign Systems 3. How the New ADA Will Impact Your Design 4. “Green” Design Ideas

5. Determining the scope of Sign Planning Jobs 1. Renovations to Existing Buildings 2. A Major Expansion Project 3. A New “Green Field” Project

6. 1. Office Buildings Types of Sign Planning Work 2. Schools / Universities 3. GSA / Government 3. Hospitals

7. Planning a Sign System Keep it Simple

8. Pre-Plan Work

9. When should sign-planning begin? Wayfinding should begin with the initial construction documents Thinking through the wayfinding at the beginning of a project allows you to identify and address potential problems before the first grading has begun.

10. What Should a Comprehensive Plan Include? * Sign location plans * Message Schedules * System Design Interior Codes: Life Safety / Fire Codes OSHA, JCAHO & ADA * Compliance with all Codes that Impact Signage What May Also be Required? Exterior Codes: Life Safety / Fire Codes Local, State and National Zoning Regulations * Pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic flow analysis * Photographic Site Surveys * Distance visibility analysis * Zoning / Permitting Research * Variance Hearings & Submittals

11. Zoning “Smarts”

12. Top View Top View Savings: * Permitting costs for 32 free standing and 18 light pole mounted signs Original Size: 30” x 30” (6.25 Sq. Ft.) Final Size: 30” x 28.75” Zoning “Smarts” Zoning required a sealed engineering drawing and permit for any signs over 6 square feet in size

13. Signage Questionnaire What is most important to the customer?

14. The Exterior Plan

15. Campus Entrances: Exterior Traffic Flow Analysis A. Visitor B. Staff / Service Building Entrances & Parking: A. Main Entrance Main Visitor Lot B. Emergency Entrance ED Lot C. Staff / Service Entrances Staff Parking: Visitor Paths: Visitor Decision Points:

16. Exterior Message Schedule Sign # Sign Type Message Notes 01 A 2 Sided Internally Illuminated Multi-Panel Base Mount Side A (Logo) Memorial Hospital (AL) EMERGENCY (AL) Patient / Visitor Entrance Side B (Logo) Memorial Hospital (AR) EMERGENCY (AR) Patient / Visitor Entrance (AU) Receiving Stone Base by GC To match stone on building facade To include: * Sign Number * Sign Type * Message on sign * Notes about sign / location 02 B 2 Sided Internally Illuminated Single Panel Post Mount. Side A (AL) EMERGENCY (AU) Patient / Visitor Entrance (AL) Ambulances Side B (AR) EMERGENCY (AU) Exit Because of grade, final placement to be based on best line of site. 03 C 2 Sided Non-Illuminated Single Panel Post Mount. Side A (AL) Patient / Visitor Entrance (AU) Employee Parking Side B (AU) EMERGENCY (AU) Exit

17. Location 1: Illuminated Base Mount Primary Visitor Destinations Location 4: Illuminated Bldg. Graphics Primary Visitor Destinations Location 3: Illuminated Post Mount Primary Visitor Destinations Location 2: Illuminated Post Mount Primary Visitor Destinations Location 5: Illuminated Bldg. Graphics Primary Visitor Destinations Location 6: Non-Illuminated Post Mount Staff Destinations Visitor Path Determining Size & Design Staff Path

18. The Interior Plan

19. Interior Traffic Flow Analysis Break Down Elements Future MOB * Determine public destinations & entrances * Verify hospital names for services. This will give you the directional listing. * Determine public hallways * Plan for patient room numbering

20. 1. Number Directional Signs 2. Number Room Identification Signs Create 2 Separate Numbered Plans Number signs logically and sequentially, this helps in 2 ways: * Makes reviewing the plan with the hospital much easier * Saves time & money on the installation of the signs

21. Directional Message Schedule Sign # Sign Type Message Notes 01 F Freestanding Arcadia Directional Stanchion (Header with Logo) (AR) Administration Cafeteria / Vending Courtyard Human Resources Marketing Registration (blank) (AL) Cardiopulmonary Dept. Diagnostic Imaging Emergency Laboratory Patient Rooms Restrooms Social Services Stork Stopp Surgery (blank) (blank) (blank) Main directional as visitors enter hospital 02 H (Sides A & B) Projection WM Chapel 03 J630 (Sides A & B) Ceiling Mounted Sign Registration To include: * Sign Number * Sign Type * Message on sign * Notes about sign / location

22. Room ID Message Schedule Sign # Sign Type Message Notes Arch# White vinyl applied to exterior surface of glass 1000 PSV4 (Logo - Carthage) This Entrance Open 6:30am - 8:00pm For after hours entry please use Emergency Entrance C101 1001 C CHAPEL C140 1002 C1 CONFERENCE ROOM C144 1003 C ADMINISTRATION C153 1004 B3 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD) C145 1005 B3 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD) C148 1006 B3 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD) C147 1007 B3 (Paper Insert with name and title, copy TBD) C148 To include: * Sign Number * Sign Type * Message on sign * Notes about sign / location

23. Design What to Consider

24. Exterior System Design Begin with an overview of system * Helps to present the relationship between signs and allows the customer to more easily see the system as a whole. * Allows for easy changes of typestyles / colors to give customer choices

25. Exterior System Design Preliminary Design Questions * Should changeable panels be incorporated into the design to allow for future growth? * Would the hospital prefer internal or external illumination? * What speed and distance will the copy be viewed from? This will help determine copy size requirements * Should the overall “look” of the system coordinate with the exterior esthetics or match the print graphics?

26. Exterior Specification Details for Production * Scaled drawing with correct typestyle, color and sizing specified.

27. Large “AG” Graphics Standard PolySign Fins- Architectural Detail Aluminum Accent Exterior Signage Building a Better Design

28. Designing all Views Envisioning the Whole

29. Final Installation Working out all construction details prior to fabrication makes the final installation perfect

30. Examples of a Family of Signs Within a System

31. Creating a “Family” of Exterior Signs

32. Creating a “Family” of Exterior Signs

33. Creating a “Family” of Exterior Signs

34. The Interior Plan

35. Interior System Design Begin with an overview of system * Helps to present the relationship between signs and allows the customer to more easily see the system as a whole. * Allows for easy changes of typestyles / colors to give customer choices

36. Interior System Design Preliminary Design Questions Would the customer like to be able to update their signs in house where possible? Will this project require multiple languages? Should the overall “look” of the system coordinate with the interior esthetics or match the print graphics? Would the customer prefer front of the house / back of the house finishes for the system?

37. Design “Smarts” Front of the House High End Finishes Back of the House Visually differs Reasons For 2 Systems * Saves Customer Money * Gives Visitor Visual Cue

38. Customizing a Modular System Building a Better Design Standard Modular Directional Decorative Shape with Pattern Wood Accent for Warmth Header Shape with Pattern

39. Final Installation Working out all construction details prior to fabrication makes the final installation perfect

40. Examples of a Family of Signs Within a System

41. Creating a “Family” of Interior Signs

42. Creating a “Family” of Interior Signs

43. Additional Signs that May be Required Freestanding Directional

44. Additional Signs that May be Required Infection Control Station

45. Specialty Signs Donor Room ID

46. Specialty Signs Donor Boards

47. Specialty Signs Specialty Graphics

48. Specialty Signs Campus Map Holders

49. Specialty Signs Illuminated Directories

50. Specialty Signs Elevator Graphics