Indiana University Indianapolis
IC-2: Operational Characteristics

Data was collected from the IU Fact Book for 2014-15 Space Information Terms and Definitions Space Usage & Area Definitions Here you will find definitions of some frequently used facilities terms. These are very useful when trying to understand the data that can be found on these pages. Academic/Administrative Space Space assigned to departments and organizational units whose functions are instruction, research, public service, academic support, student services, institutional support, operation and maintenance of physical plant, and certain auxiliary enterprises. Supplementary Space Space assigned to departments and organizational units whose functions are related to auxiliary enterprises, independent operations or non-institutional activities, hospitals, and residential activities. Total Assignable Area The sum of all areas on all floors of a building or addition assigned to, or available for assignment to an occupant or specific use, except for spaces defined as building service, circulation, mechanical, or structural (or Academic/Administrative + Supplemental). Gross Square Feet The sum of all areas on all floors of a building or addition included within the outside faces of exterior walls, including floor penetration areas. This figure should include spaces coded as nonassignable, such as building service, circulation, mechanical, structural, and all assignable areas. Open areas such as parking lots, playing fields, courts and light wells, or portions of upper floors eliminated by lobbies or rooms that rise above single-floor ceiling height should be excluded. Non-assignable Area The sum of all areas on all floors of a building not available for assignment to an occupant or for specific use, but necessary for the general operation of a building (hallways, public restrooms, stair wells, elevators, mechanical areas, custodial & telecommunication closets). Net Area The sum of all areas on all floors of a building either assigned to, or available for assignment to, an occupant or specific use, or necessary for the general operation of a building (total assignable + non-assignable). Data differs slightly from OP-8 credits but CFS numbers were used for reporting of Healthcare and Lab Space Covanta works with companies and communities to find sustainable solutions to their waste management challenges. With a global network of Energy-from-Waste and material processing facilities, Covanta is preserving valuable natural resources and generating clean energy for our client communities and the world we live in. https://www.covanta.com/ Indianapolis Power and Light https://www.iplpower.com/business_energy_incentives/IPL offers cash rebates and incentives to make incorporating energy efficiency upgrades into your business an easy decision. Whether you want to replace aging inefficient equipment or have a new construction project on the drawing board, our programs can reduce the initial cost of higher efficiency products. The end result: lower energy usage and savings on your bill!