{"id":2318,"date":"2025-06-10T12:46:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/architecture\/?page_id=2318"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:23:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T21:23:32","slug":"building-use-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/architecture\/students\/building-use-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Use Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The occupants and users of the Architecture and Urban Planning building (AUP) are intimately involved with the design, use, efficiency, look and maintenance of environments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If anyone can appreciate the benefits of creating an environment conducive to productive and collaborative work, the users of this building are such individuals and should respect efforts to maintain it. These policies are an attempt to make our environment as comfortable, efficient and aesthetic as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools and Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spray paint and spray adhesives are prohibited from use by School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) faculty, staff and students within the building, its approaches and grounds except for designated area in courtyard. If a spray booth is required, SARUP faculty, staff and students may utilize the spray booth in Art Building B51 during open lab hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students may use the following personally\u2010owned output devices in SARUP studio rooms: tabletop inkjet and laserjet printers, tabletop FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printers \u2013 using PLA (polylactic acid) filament and not ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) filament, and tabletop die cutters with enclosure hoods. Laser cutters and CNC routers of any kind shall not be allowed in studio rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students may include foam in SARUP studio projects (e.g., models, prototypes, presentation boards), as long as they do so in a manner respectful of others and the facilities, and in accordance with established safety protocols, including protocols for proper vacuuming, bagging and disposal of foam dust. Students shall not saw, carve or sand foam while in studio rooms. Acetone and Styrene are not allowed. Nor is using burning or heat processes to modify foam. Polystyrene is allowed and its recycling is encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any material spilled on SARUP property should be cleaned immediately, before it dries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of plaster is not allowed. Use an alternative medium such as Hydrocal, CementAll, or Rockite. When using loose powder model-building material, such as Rockite, all loose powder should be removed from studio surfaces including tabletops and floors. Casting materials should never be washed down a drain (sink, toilet, floor) even in small amounts. Doing so can damage plumbing fixtures and pipes, and the user would be liable for the full extent of repairs. Disposal of extra casting materials should be done in a container that can be thrown away, such as a used 2-liter soda bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When disposing of materials in studio trashcans, consider the weight of the trash. If a trashcan becomes too heavy, it will not be emptied by the custodians causing a trash backup in the studio. To avoid this, students are required take heavy debris and large scraps directly to the SARUP dumpsters themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited use of power tools in studios is permitted. Prior permission from instructor and notification of William Krueger is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of flames (such as bunsen burners or blow torches) in studios is not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use of electric hot plates is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the sharps disposal containers in studios. Do NOT place used blades into the trash can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studio Debris<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Custodians have been informed that any items on the floors in Studios at the end of the day are to be considered trash and available for immediate disposal UNLESS they are clearly marked for saving and student use. The item(s) should be marked by student name and date in a clearly visible area of the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Notices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Posting of public notices (posters, flyers etc) is confined to the walls adjacent the water fountains and the walls adjacent the elevators. Any posting of public notices beyond these areas is strictly forbidden without the written permission of CAA Facilities in consultation with SARUP Leadership. CAA Facilities and SARUP leadership also retain the right to remove any public notices regardless of posting location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions regarding public notices can be directed to caa-faciliites@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Displays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Permission should be sought via the procedures listed above for public displays in corridors and public areas with the added requirement that permission must be obtained from both the respective Department and the School\u2019s administration. This is to help provide coordination of displays and assure adequate space to meet everyone\u2019s needs. Push pins or the building\u2019s hanging system should be used for displays. The movable presentation panels need to be reserved in advance, picked up for use and promptly returned to their storage areas so others can make use of this ad hoc display system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furnishings in Public Areas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Furnishing in public areas (Commons, Studios, classrooms, meeting rooms, etc.) are to be kept within those areas. They should be maintained in a clean and orderly manner. If the need to move these items within their prescribed areas arises due to temporary programmatic activities these items are to be restored to their proper condition and location immediately after use by the user(s) who moved them. Removing furnishings from their prescribed areas for temporary storage elsewhere requires prior notification of the Building Chair or his\/her representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corridor and Corridor Alcove Storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The building corridors and north wing alcoves are not to be used for storage of furniture, display materials, completed studio projects, etc. This can present a trip hazard or fire code violation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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