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Building Design and Construction, 1974
In designing the Educational Facilities Building for Harvard's school of Public Health, the architect had to reconcile a modern building not only with the older structures around it, but also with a trapezoidal site. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Design, College Buildings, Construction Materials
Haining, David W. B., Jr. – The American School Board Journal, 1966
A guide for school board members to use in evaluating the development potential of school sites with respect to the construction budget, the design of the school building and its functional operation and maintenance. Fifteen factors are suggested for evaluative criteria and each is briefly discussed. (FPO)
Descriptors: Budgets, Building Design, Building Operation, Evaluation
Progressive Architecture, 1973
Perceptive site observations give this University a new library under the centerline of its traditional mall without sacrificing the walk or the trees. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Campus Planning, College Buildings
Download full textLutes and Amundson, Architects and Community Planners, Springfield, OR. – 1968
The catalyst for this study was the imminent expansion of two major academic centers, the College of Education and the Department of Behavioral Sciences. Its primary purpose was established as the site planning and development phasing of these programmed facilities. Also the designated site was to obtain efficient and harmonious long-term…
Descriptors: Building Design, Campus Planning, Facility Expansion, Facility Requirements
Erwin, Clyde A. – 1952
This guide to basic principles of school design presents diagrammatic explanation of various developed standards and planning suggestions. The first section schematically develops patterns of school activity for primary, elementary, and high schools. The second discusses organization of activities--(1) contour adjustment, (2) landscaping, (3)…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Dining Facilities, Educational Facilities Design
Caudill, Rowlett and Scott, Architects, Houston, TX. – 1969
The design of Santa Fe Junior College is examined, beginning with the development of an educational philosophy. Subsequent design decisions are based largely upon this philosophy which emphasizes the development of the individual student and the fulfillment of his needs. Further, the need for flexibility is recognized and is an important aspect of…
Descriptors: Building Design, Campus Planning, Campuses, College Buildings
Egan, M. David – 1978
The goal of this book is to present in a graphical format the principles of design for building firesafety. The book's more than 270 illustrations represent the core of its coverage of factors affecting fire ignition and spread in buildings, building site planning for fire suppression and occupant rescue operations, protection by building…
Descriptors: Alarm Systems, Architectural Education, Building Design, Construction Materials
