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Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites <br /> B3. Window Design <br /> Window design should be used to enrich the architecture of the building and to organize the facade. <br /> ,30 <br /> Recessed a-Punched Window Trimmed Window - ti <br /> Fig. 12: Window Design Types <br /> Development Standards <br /> All Housing Site Development <br /> B3.I Each window shall either be recessed("punched")a minimum of two inches from the plane of <br /> the exterior building wall or shall provide durable trims that project at least two inches from the <br /> face of the building. <br /> B3.2 Each individual building shall provide differing window sizes to emphasize the hierarchy of <br /> living and public spaces.A minimum of one different window size shall be introduced for each <br /> 100 feet of proposed building perimeter length. <br /> B3.3 A minimum of 50 percent of windows on south-facing elevations shall be provided with sun <br /> shading. Sun shading can be provided by using at least one of the following: <br /> a. By awnings projecting a minimum of 18 inches. <br /> b. By window openings recessed a minimum of four inches from the face of wall. <br /> c. By windows located adjacent to projecting building elements exceeding 18 inches in depth. <br /> Design Guidelines <br /> All Housing Site Development <br /> B3.a Windows are a very important element of building form and should be well organized on a <br /> building facade to create a pattern of multiple hierarchies. <br /> B3.b Window locations should emphasize the repeating rhythm of vertical massing elements. <br /> B3.c Windows should be well detailed and consistent with the architectural design of the building. <br /> B3.d The material of window trims should have a color that is contrasting with the surrounding wall <br /> material on at least two sides of the window perimeter. <br /> City of Pleasanton -37- DRAFT: December 14, 2022 <br />