DC Standards / Design Basis

The University of Texas at Austin Design and Construction Standards have been prepared by the University to guide and assist architects, engineers, other design professionals, contractors, and university staff (herein referred to as Professional) in understanding the preferences of The University of Texas at Austin in the development, maintenance, repair and replacement of its facilities and assets.

If you wish to download multiple files, you may do so by going to the Current Design and Construction Standards UT Box Folder.

Design Basis- Design Criteria

File Link (PDF)File Link (DOC)File TitleUpdates MadeRev. Date
Building, Floor, and Room Numbering Design Criteria (PDF)Building, Floor, and Room Numbering Design Criteria (DOC)Building, Floor, and Room Numbering Design CriteriaUpdate09/2023
Commissioning Design Criteria (PDF)Commissioning Design Criteria (DOC)Commissioning Design CriteriaUpdate03/2023
Fall Protection Design Criteria (PDF)Fall Protection Design Criteria (DOC)Fall Protection Design CriteriaUpdate03/2023
Gender Inclusive Campus Design Criteria (PDF)Gender Inclusive Campus Design Criteria (DOC)Gender Inclusive Campus Design CriteriaUpdate09/2022
Laboratory Design Criteria (PDF)Laboratory Design Criteria (DOC)Laboratory Design CriteriaUpdate12/2023
Stormwater Management Design Criteria (PDF)Stormwater Management Design Criteria (DOC)Stormwater Management Design CriteriaUpdate03/2024
Sustainable Requirements Design Criteria (PDF)Sustainable Requirements Design Criteria (DOC)Sustainable Requirements Design CriteriaUpdate03/2024
 Sustainable Design Requirements Checklist (XLSX)Sustainable Design Requirements ChecklistUpdate03/2024

Design Basis - Supplemental Standards

File Title and LinkUpdates MadeRev. Date