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Weaver, Barbara – EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 2009
What should a campus do when it needs more learning spaces but can't construct new buildings? Dr. Benjamin Sill's first task when he became the director of Clemson University's general engineering program was to find space for classrooms and for the advising program. His search ended in the old YMCA building (Holtzendorff Hall), where space was…
Descriptors: Recreational Facilities, Building Conversion, Facility Improvement, Space Utilization
Randall, Kathleen – Building Renovation, 1993
Describes how renovation can transform a school to a state-of-the-art facility without having to work from the ground up. Examined are the planning and design phases, the outer structure upgrading, the installation of more efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and renovation costs. (GR)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Conversion, Classroom Design, Educational Facilities Design
Wardle, Francis – Child Care Information Exchange, 2001
Discusses (1) factors supporting day care center remodeling; (2) assessing building suitability for remodeling; (3) documents to help in assessment; (4) creating a team; (5) cost and funding; and (6) overall design considerations. Emphasizes unique children's needs. Includes tips on indoor environments, individual classrooms, the playground, and…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Plans, Childhood Needs, Children