Schools must be considered as designed environments where individuals should be given maximum opportunity to engage in task activities with a minimum of adverse influences from elements in the designed surroundings. (Author)

On May 26-27, 1971, the Building Research Institute, in cooperation with 20 industrial corporations, conducted a 2 1/2-day international, interdisciplinary Air Structures Forum in Chicago. The Forum was designed to provide those having a special interest in air-supported structures with the opportunity to review and discuss the state-of-the-art.…

Primary influences on a community college building design such as site, educational program, and budget produce building designs that are different in each case. However, because of the community college's unique educational role, these variables are multiplied almost infinitely. The three primary education objectives of most community colleges…

Multistory buildings, supported by internal air pressure and surrounded by a thin, flexible or rigid membrane acting both as structural container and external cladding, are feasible and highly economical for a number of building applications. (Author)

Special architectural additions to campuses can enable handicapped persons to attend college as normal individuals. (HS)

A private firm is operating a program for public schools that has improved the reading and math skills of potential dropouts. (Author)

Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute have a choice of 11 dining rooms, two entrees at each meal, and as much as they want to eat. (Editor)

Proxemics deals with man's use and structuring of space, particularly the unconscious patterns that deeply influence life. It can never tell the designer how to design but can tell him important things to consider. (Author/PR)

Additions made to two schools are shown as opportunities to modernize existing buildings, infuse curricula with new techniques, and update educational tools. (Author/MF)

A cross section of urban community leaders participated in developing the design plan for this college. The major consideration is to provide a viable, stimulating environment on a limited urban site. (MLF)

A three-story, multi-level community college, to be built on an 18-acre Chicago urban renewal site, is scheduled to open in 1972. The design emphasizes community access to facilities. (MLF)