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Green Building Education in the Green Museum: Design Strategies in Eight Case Study Museums
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Cole, Laura B.; Lindsay, G.; Akturk, A. – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2020
The choice to create or renovate museum buildings to green building standards is a growing trend for science museums. With access to green facilities comes the potential to extend informal science learning into the three-dimensional architectural environment. To examine how and if museums with green buildings interpret their buildings for the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Facility Improvement, Conservation (Environment), Recycling
Unbuilt Michigan: The University that Never Was
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Mayer, Fred – Planning for Higher Education, 2008
The University of Michigan is almost always in the midst of a building boom. Year in and year out, Michigan has one of the most active programs of building renovation and new construction of all American universities. This program is very carefully managed to ensure that substantial architectural design work is not undertaken until there is a…
Descriptors: Building Design, Universities, Educational Facilities Improvement, Program Descriptions
Street Scene School
Bloom, Janet – Architectural Forum, 1973
Describes a new Human Resources Center in Pontiac, Michigan, that has programs and services that are a blend of education and social services designed to respond comprehensively to the needs of people of all ages -- enabling them to have the opportunity for lifelong self-development. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Design, Community Schools, Community Services, Federal Aid
Architectural Design for All Students?
Nichol, Robert A. – Sch Shop, 1969
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Building Design, Curriculum, Industrial Arts
A Beautiful High School Is Rare Enough, but This One's Also Functional
Cutler, Marilyn H. – American School Board Journal, 1974
Describes the main structural features of a new high school built using component building systems. (DN)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Design
An Urban University Builds For Physical Education & Recreation
Havel, Richard C. – J Health Phys Educ Recreation, 1969
Descriptors: Building Design, Campus Planning, Physical Education Facilities, Recreational Facilities
Taylor's Tune Is Sweet for Teaching and Learning
American School Board Journal, 1971
Describes and illustrates an innovative new elementary school in Livonia, Michigan that has a 7,000 square foot library. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Classrooms, Elementary Schools
A Preliminary Study/Survey for Demonstration Community Housing Programs for the Adult Mentally Retarded, Physically Handicapped and Mentally Ill.
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Coleman, Thomas W., Jr.; Hyman, Milton – 1971
A study was conducted for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to gather background data necessary to initiate prototype community housing for mentally and physically handicapped independent adults. In an extensive survey and analysis of the literature and existing facilities, the problem of mental retardation, including legislation…
Descriptors: Adults, Building Design, Disabilities, Housing
Oakridge High School, Muskegon, Michigan.
Design Cost Data, 2003
Describes this Michigan high school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; extended product information; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also includes the floor plan and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Costs, Construction Management, Educational Facilities Planning