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Grounds for Learning.
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Corson, Cheryl – Learning By Design, 2003
Describes initiatives, including public private partnerships, in which existing schools are transforming their grounds into outdoor learning spaces. Discusses the recreational, social, academic, political, and environmental rationales for such efforts and how to get started. Also offers a list of additional resources. (EV)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Outdoor Education, School Business Relationship, Sustainable Development
Learning By Design: 1996 School Architecture Awards.
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Learning By Design, 1996
Presents a detailed list of awards for elementary and secondary school facility designs across the United States. Awardees include entire new facilities, additions, new construction, renovations, and projects in progress. Each entry contains name and location of the school, design architects, and a description of the facility. (GR)
Descriptors: Awards, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Grand Prize and Citation Winners.
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Learning By Design, 2003
Describes the urban playground redesign and the high school with flexible classroom space that were named Grand Prize Winners of the 2003 "Learning by Design" contest. Also describes the elementary school in an economically depressed area and the renovation of a 1912 high school chosen as Citation Winners. (EV)
Descriptors: Awards, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Schools
Learning By Design: 1998 School Architecture Awards.
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Learning By Design, 1998
Presents a detailed list of awards for elementary and secondary school facility designs across the United States. Awardees include entire new facilities, additions, new construction, renovations, and projects in progress. Each entry contains name and location of the school, design architects, and a description of the facility. (GR)
Descriptors: Awards, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Reinventing Schools.
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Gisolfi, Peter A. – Learning By Design, 1999
Presents guidelines for conducting major school renovations and additions. Four areas of inquiry facility planners need to address are discussed as are some basic planning principles that have been shown to be successful and features needing special attention. Three renovation projects are highlighted as examples. (GR)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Planning a School.
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Learning By Design, 1999
Discusses the areas to consider when renovating a school to enhance student learning and achievement. The following areas are covered: structural condition, environmental quality, size and capacity, safety and security, site location, and symbolic value and aesthetics. (GR)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Improvement, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Building a Healthy Environment.
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Simon, Elizabeth – Learning By Design, 1997
Describes how school districts, with the help of a good architect, can construct or renovate schools and avoid most environmental hazards. Issues concerning indoor air quality, asbestos, lead poisoning, ergonomics, and adverse exposure to radon and electric and magnetic fields are addressed. (GR)
Descriptors: Asbestos, Built Environment, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education