Specifications

Learning Spaces Guidelines
Computer Cluster Rooms: 45
As more students bring their own portable devices onto campus the
University should consider how these students would benefit from
facilities to support their use of these devices. It has been observed
that many students choose to use their own devices within computer
cluster rooms which can be attributed to the following reasons:
they are wanting to work in proximity to peers who are
doing similar tasks on the provided workstations
they are wanting to use the multifunction device in the room
there is no other suitable quiet space to work in
However most existing cluster rooms provide no facility for
students to use their own devices. In future redevelopments of PC
cluster rooms consideration should be given to including specific
‘Technology touch down points’. These are positions where there is
space to sit an work at a laptop computer.
There should be two BS1363 socket outlets at the desk height but
care needs to be taken to ensure they are not mounted in such
a way that prevents insertion of block type power adaptors that
extend beneath the socket (a common mistake if the socket plate
it mounted in the vertical plane directly on top of a horizontal desk
surface). Additionally USB power outlets capable of detecting
devices requiring higher power (e.g. iPad which requires 2.1A)
Incorporating a typical 21” widescreen monitor on an adjustable
arm above this desk space would add value and comfort for those
using their own devices in these spaces. Monitors provided for this
purpose should have multiple connectors (VGA and HDMI) on flying
leads to the desktop.
The UCL standard multifunction device enables students to scan,
print or copy from a variety of devices. Depending on the size of the
cluster room there will be either a single or multiple multifunction
devices.
When multifunction devices are present special attention should be
paid to the storage of paper and printer consumables. Cupboards
should be provided for these materials near the location of the
multifunction device as should paper recycling collection bins.
TASK
Technology
touch down
points
8.05
TASK
Multifunction
devices
8.06