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Weewish Tree, 1974
A small museum located on a Northwestern New Mexico Pueblo Indian ruin contains a Pueblo Indian ladder. The materials, construction, use, and durability of the ladder are given. (AH)
Descriptors: American Indians, Building Design, Building Innovation, Construction (Process)
American School and University, 1971
Allegedly the largest air building in the world nears completion as a 5 1/2-acre park of a California college moves indoors. (EA)
Descriptors: Air Structures, Building Design, Building Innovation, College Buildings
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
Publication of conference presentations include--(1) a brief review of current modular standard development, (2) the statistical status of modular practice, (3) availability of modular products, and (4) educational programs on modular coordination. Included are--(1) explanatory diagrams, (2) text of an open panel discussion, and (3) a list of…
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Architectural Programing, Building Innovation, Building Systems
Building Research Establishment, Watford (England). – 1965
A history of prefabrication in Britain from the first Victorian innovations in wood, glass, and cast iron, through the developments of the inter-war years and the buildings of the immediate post-war period to the 'system building' of today is presented. The study is not confined to houses and flats but examines the influences of non-traditional…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Systems, Construction Industry
Hennepin Technical Centers, Minneapolis, MN. – 1981
This superinsulation housing curriculum consists of 14 sections that focus on showing how many household energy problems can be solved through modifications in the methods and materials used to build homes. Section 1 is an overview of low energy housing. The next 13 sections present the content of the curriculum. In addition to narrative…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Trades, Construction Materials
Download full textCallender, John H.; Aureli, Giles – 1960
An in-depth study of public housing in New York focuses almost exclusively upon the cost analysis aspect of decision. The costs of various construction techniques, design arrangements, and materials have been collected and analyzed. The stated aim of the report is to reduce cost as much as possible, with user comfort being a secondary…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Plans, Buildings
Clynes, Roger – 1990
The development of adaptable and flexible educational buildings and facilities to support changes in educational systems is the subject of this report. A summary of a seminar sponsored by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) comprises the first part of this report. Issues discussed include the nature of change and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Architectural Research, Building Design, Building Innovation
Seward County Community Coll., Liberal, KS. – 1980
This curriculum guide contains course content for a series of "mini-courses" that can be presented in an adult continuing education program in area technical-vocational schools and community colleges. The program consists of nine modules, each divided into units and including learning objectives and student handouts. The modules cover the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Air Conditioning, Behavioral Objectives, Building Design
