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Space Management

The measurement, management and utilisation of available space is paramount to the effective and efficient functioning of the University as a leading academic institution in this state, nationally and internationally.

The information and reporting functions of the pages following are integral to assist in this process and the links provided give staff, students, outside stakeholders and other users access to important information in relation to availability of facilities.

Space Management

Document	Summary
Space Measurement Standards	This is a description of the standard methodology of measurement and nomenclature.
TEFMA Space Planning Guidelines	These are the Australasian guidelines used by the University of Adelaide.
Space Reports	These space reports are provided for reference. They are a snapshot taken annually at the student census date of March 31st. If you require more recent information contact Facilites Records

Teaching Space Utilisation Reports

Please read the descriptions linked on this page under the heading RUIS.

Introduction

The Report lists the parameters that were used by RUIS(c) as well as the targets that were set by the Property Services for this exercise. The detail has been given in html format for the various tables and accompanying charts.

Parameters

All reports filters for start time 9:00am, end time 5:00pm
NB: RUIS calculates by period, so the reports show a start time of 9:00 and end time of 16:30.
RUIS finds busiest week for each report
Weekend bookings not included
Ad-hoc bookings are included

Reports by Year

Sample Reports (2002) - for latest analysis please contact Facilities Records.

Room Frequency Factor - Report and Chart

The Room Frequency Factor measures the number of actual Room hours that are used in a given period against the number of Room hours that are available. (for further information space measurement categories see the Australasian Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers Newsletter, Issue No: 11, September 1998, pp.8-10)

Seat Occupancy Factor - Report and Average Seats Used Chart

The Seat Occupancy Factor measures the number of Seat hours used in a given period again the number of Seat hours that are available.