8.14.9.3 Housing
8.14.9.3.1 Barracks
Barracks, Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing (UEPH), are
authorized in order to house single enlisted soldiers in ranks of E1-E5. The interior should be warm and comforting to provide the residents a feeling of home. Colors are to be light and neutral, enabling the resident to add personal belongings while maintaining a cohesive interior.
Durable finish materials are required for the interior to withstand the daily living activities and to last for several rotations of occupancy. The interior furnishings and materials should be easy to maintain and to be refinished. An uncluttered interior should be created by the use of contemporary and minimal light fixtures, cabinetry, and furniture. Stain resistant upholstery, color coordinated with the building interior, should be used in all spaces.
Lower light levels and neutral colors should be provided in the private rooms for a more residential and peaceful atmosphere. Common activity areas should include brighter lighting and colors.
Unit pride is important to the morale of the soldiers at Fort Carson and should be displayed in the barracks common activity areas. An area for display of banners, flags, awards, etc. should be included. Since the unit residents frequently change, displays of unit pride should be limited to non-permanent objects and not interior finishes and materials. Key elements to making the interior portion of the barracks facilities successful are:
- Warm and comforting interior.
- Light and neutral colors.
- Durable finish materials.
- Modern style light fixtures.
- Nonpermanent display of unit pride.
8.14.9.3.2 TLF/VQ
The transient family quarters provide temporary lodging for accompanied soldiers visiting Fort Carson. The interior should provide a place of comfort and rest. Upgraded traditional materials should be used in the public spaces and private rooms. The accent colors should reinforce a feeling of comfort.
The lobby should be elegantly appointed with upgraded materials, upholstery, furniture, and lighting. A well designed information desk with neatly placed signage and pamphlets should be in close visual proximity to the lobby. The design of the lobby should set the theme for lounges and the private rooms. Materials should be durable and easy to maintain. Corridors should be lit with indirect fluorescent sconce lights to provide a more peaceful level of light. Table lamps should be used in the private rooms, lounges, and the lobby to add a warm feeling to the residential scale interior. Clear, concise signage must be employed throughout the interior. Key elements to making the interior portion of the TLF/VQ facilities successful are:
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