Provides blueprints and color photographs and describes outstanding features of six winners of the camp architecture competition sponsored by "Camping Magazine." Winners are in the categories of support facilities, housing, program facilities, and recreation facilities. (JHZ)

This checklist outlines the basic steps to be followed from the time of the recognition of the need for a new building until the actual start of construction. (Author/CLB)

Four ingredients are essential when providing campus architects/engineers with adequate information for appropriate building design: specific functions of the new building, guidelines for how the building should relate to its natural surroundings, regard for how each space fits into the next-larger space, and expectations for architectural…

These guidelines are intended to orient the library/archives professional in New York to the common issues, language, pitfalls, and opportunities involved in dealing with the built environment and its impact on the conservation and preservation of a valuable collection. Although developed for the climate typical in New York State, many aspects…

This paper offers an outline for developing a program for designing and constructing a child care facility. The importance of the administrator's communication of specific plans to the architect in order to save time and money is emphasized. It is suggested that local child care licensing agencies be contacted for information about zoning…

This publication is designed to assist school administrators, architects, boards of education, and others in Missouri in planning and providing facilities for departments of vocational agriculture. The first part of the guide provides information on characteristics of vocational agriculture related to facility needs; general considerations;…

There are several reasons why appraisals of school sites are necessary--the reasons run the range from the importance of performing a postoccupancy review to examining the need for new facilities. This guide helps educators and community leaders, as well as technical experts in school facilities, to complete the process of school facility…

This self-assessment guide is designed to assist members of fiscal policy teams in assessing current district standards and practices in the area of school facility planning and construction in relation to the total educational program. Arranged to complement the components of a long-range master plan, the guide is divided into nine parts: (1)…