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Download full textDixon, Dail; Dilday, Mary – 1979
Provided are course materials designed to acquaint people who are preparing to build their own homes with some basic ideas for planning and constructing an energy efficient residence. The manual's 11 sections address such topics as the site, structural systems, finish materials, and construction. Each section contains overview statements on major…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Building Design, Building Systems, Construction (Process)
Utrecht State Univ., (Netherlands). – 1984
Bridges and similar constructions are highlighted in this book of guided lessons and activities for secondary school physics students. This program was developed by the Physics Curriculum Development Project under the auspices of the Physics Curriculum Innovation Committee. Contents include: (1) "Introduction" (presenting a rationale for…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction (Process), Physics, Science Activities
Hennepin Technical Centers, Minneapolis, MN. – 1981
This superinsulation housing curriculum consists of 14 sections that focus on showing how many household energy problems can be solved through modifications in the methods and materials used to build homes. Section 1 is an overview of low energy housing. The next 13 sections present the content of the curriculum. In addition to narrative…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Trades, Construction Materials
Army Engineer School, Fort Belvoir, VA. – 1978
This individualized, self-paced correspondence course in carpentry has been adapted from military curriculum materials for use in vocational and technical education programs. This second volume of a two-volume set is designed to present the theory portion of carpentry through the teaching of basic skills of frame construction. This Carpentry II…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Building Design, Carpentry, Construction Materials
Gallant, Peter – 1977
This manual is designed to assist Peace Corps field workers who have little or no construction experience in helping communities or families to construct one-story buildings. Discussed in a chapter on basic planning and design are site and position; size, shape, and floor plan; and construction materials. The next chapter is a detailed examination…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Materials, Construction (Process), Developing Nations
Seward County Community Coll., Liberal, KS. – 1980
This curriculum guide contains course content for a series of "mini-courses" that can be presented in an adult continuing education program in area technical-vocational schools and community colleges. The program consists of nine modules, each divided into units and including learning objectives and student handouts. The modules cover the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Air Conditioning, Behavioral Objectives, Building Design
