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American School and University, 1980
A gymnasium that is now outgrown has been redesigned to be a campus center for students, faculty, and visitors. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Higher Education, Interior Design, Student Unions
American School and University, 1980
An imaginative joint effort by public and private interests revived the former Ridgefield High School (Connecticut) and transformed it into an executive office building. It will eventually revert to the town for another use. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Facility Improvement, Interior Design, School Closing
Progressive Architecture, 1978
Columbia University converts a nursing home into a graduate residence and university offices. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Conversion, Dormitories, Higher Education
American School and University, 1973
Five cow barns were recently converted to provide additional space at a residential school farm facility for emotionally disturbed children. Provides pictures and drawings. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Facility Planning, Interior Design, Residential Schools
Modern Schools, 1972
An outgrown library is remodeled and used for administrative offices and classrooms. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Educational Facilities Improvement, Electrical Systems, Facility Planning
American School and University, 1978
Stanford University erected a multi-use sports pavilion in 1972. This year, the old basketball pavilion was redesigned to house the school's personnel offices and architectural planning department. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Conversion, Facility Improvement, Higher Education
Thomas, Phyllis Knapp – Library Journal, 1982
Describes three examples of the adaptation of an existing structure to meet library needs in Pennsylvania--a supermarket in Brookville, a Victorian residence in Franklin, and a bank in Haverford Township--noting location considerations, architect assistance, and library usage. Illustrations provided include floor plans. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Costs, Design Requirements
American School and University, 1979
Dormitories at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire; the entire Tulsa Junior College, Oklahoma; and a student center at Northwestern College, Iowa; are examples of buildings converted from other functions into college facilities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Dormitories, Educational Facilities Improvement, Facility Guidelines
American School and University, 1975
Seven experts describe the elements that make college housing a success. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, College Housing, Design Preferences, Design Requirements
Peer reviewedAllen, Walter C. – Library Trends, 1987
This extensive bibliography on library building includes 15 categories: bibliography; background; general; planning teams; building programs; alternatives to new buildings; academic libraries; public libraries; school libraries; special libraries; site selection; interior planning and equipment; maintenance; security; and moving. (MES)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design, Construction Programs
American School and University, 1974
The Anaheim Union High School District in California purchased a retail-selling market, with three acres under one roof, and converted it into a high school and district administrative headquarters. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement
Cheatham, Bertha M.; Knackstedt, Mary – School Library Journal, 1981
Describes the reasons for selecting the vacated Derry Township Intermediate School building for the public library in Hershey, PA. (CHC)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Costs, Facility Improvement, Facility Requirements
Peer reviewedSchool Management, 1973
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Case Studies, Classroom Furniture, Cost Effectiveness
Download full textEducational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1974
Railroad stations are a unique American resource that should continue to serve public and private interests even though their original purpose may have passed. Large stations should be considered as prominent civic structures whose redevelopment could offer significant opportunities to influence the future character, economy, and operation of…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Conversion, Cultural Centers, Facility Improvement
Wolff, Susan J. – National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, 2003
The purpose of the study was to (a) determine the design features of the physical learning environment that support collaborative, project-based learning, and (b) to gain an understanding of the rationale for the selection of the features. The literature review indicated a need for changing learning expectations to prepare learners for rapidly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Projects, Active Learning, Educational Environment
