Perceptive site observations give this University a new library under the centerline of its traditional mall without sacrificing the walk or the trees. (Author)

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…

Even though the mechanisms for policy input are limited, there exists a need for a link between the theoretical, the empirical, and the applied. This study proposed a viable mechanism for meeting the challenge of accountability for both the social scientist and the architect. A process model was developed by a sociologist and an architect which…

This report contains speeches and notes of workshop participants meeting to work out school design guidelines. Participants included educators, architects, engineers, and contractors. Seventeen selections cover such subjects as cost and grant influences on education, schools as community resources, school planning--a team effort, rehabilitation…

Detailed analyses of anticipated construction projects, their effects on the immediate environment, the surrounding area, and the overall campus design of the University of Washington. The architectural firm was called upon to create techniques for the evaluation of the amenities of the existing campus and establish guides for the future…

Discusses longrange plans for six community colleges in a 900-square mile county. Describes the master plan for and the design of one of the colleges -- a repetitive structural module that alternates narrow service spans with wide spans for uncommitted'' space. (Author/EA)

Examines general principles in designing child care centers and preschools: (1) design the site and building so that it has a friendly, child-like, inviting image; and (2) design child development environments to be child scaled, including furnishings, materials, the building, and the site as a whole. Contains criteria and suggestions for…

Guidelines for incorporating provisions for the physically handicapped into the design and construction of public facilities are reviewed. Performance criteria and recommendations are given for facility planning, site development, and building equipment. Hazards and safety precautions are discussed, with specifications for architectural elements…

Designed to make a visit to Washington, D.C. a successful learning experience for students by helping them understand the evolution of the city into what it is today, this teacher's guide presents themes and activities to accommodate many teaching and learning styles. Three sections of activities explore how the built environment symbolizes…

This manual, developed by the Agency for International Development and used by the Peace Corps, explains how to build homes made of earth. Information came from reports, books, and articles from many countries, coupled with research by soil engineers at Texas A & M University. It is presented in the most nontechnical format possible. The…

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)…

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…

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…

The facility and equipment design needs of the physically handicapped are described and listed as reference and material sources. Information sources include those which have been assigned retrieval terms and those which have not, organized into the following sections--(1) educational and special education facilities, (2) public facilities, (3)…

Design and the built environment are subjects of concern to Maine communities. State mandated town planning, new school construction, and the Department of Transportation plans to rebuild roads and bridges elicit public discussion. The study of design encourages elementary students to enter this public forum as informed citizens. The study of…