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Planning, Development, and Design

Under the direction of Vice President and University Architect David C. Schulz, AIA, PP, AUA, NCARB, Planning, Development, and Design, a department within Institutional Planning and Operations, integrates the areas of planning, development, real estate, design, environmental graphics, space management, and design and construction technology to promote a more holistic approach to planning at Rutgers University. The overall goal is to balance efficient programming with thoughtful design to create an evolving, safe, functional, and inviting environment that advances the university's institutional mission.

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Campus Design & Sustainability

Ensuring all construction and renovation projects meet high standards for aesthetics, sustainability, and functionality.

Campus, Master, Capital, and Transportation Planning

Working with stakeholders and agencies on project scope, site selection, and environmental considerations.

Space Management Efficiency

Managing the data for over 30 million square feet of space to support the research, academic and clinical activities of the university.

Office of the Vice President and University Architect qualifies professional architectural and engineering consultants, administers the Request for Proposal process to procure professional architectural/engineering and related technical services, and holds signature authority for all architectural and engineering projects.

The Office of Architecture and Design leads programming and conceptual design efforts, manages feasibility studies and vision documents, provides assistance with grant applications, and ensures aesthetic and sustainability standards are followed throughout the university. Our professional staff of architects, landscape architects, historic preservationists, and environmental graphics designers provide guidance to our university customers, assist researchers in the development of grant proposals, lead feasibility studies, and serve as stewards of the built environment for the university. This office is also charged with developing and enforcing standards of quality, functionality, efficiency, maintainability, and compliance in all statewide university construction and renovation projects. The professional staff of architects, engineers, interior designers, and other building specialists conduct detailed reviews of all design and construction project documents, establish and maintain university design standards and guidelines, and advise all project stakeholders on technical and other design issues throughout the life of each project.

The Office of Planning and Development is responsible for the development of the university capital plan and defining the long-range physical vision of each of the university campuses. Under the direction of Assistant Vice President Frank Wong and staffed with planning, real estate, environmental, and GIS professionals, this office is engaged at the headwaters of all capital projects and works with the end users and Office of Architecture and Design to develop the initial scope, site selection and programming of the project. This unit interfaces with state, county and municipal agencies regarding environmental and cultural resource stewardship and works closely with the leadership of the university.

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The Office of Space Management is responsible for documentation and data associated with 30 million gross square feet of owned and leased space on and off Rutgers University campuses and ensures that university space allocations and utilization remain consistent with the university's academic, research, and clinical missions.

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