The design of two California schools with innovative programs and lots of snow. (RA)

Various systems approaches used in the design and construction of a flexible school facility with a specific look at systems buildings in use by school boards in Rochester, New York and Hillsboro, Oregon. (RA)

Seven examples of prefabricated components that permit custom design and lower construction costs than do traditional buildings. (MLF)

Discusses an architect's assessment of the needs for planning moveable facilities attuned to any curriculum in any coming year. (GR)

This booklet is intended to assist those planning nature centers to choose building designs appropriate for intended purposes. The publication presents a set of general interpretive building-site and design considerations compiled over years of experience in nature center design. These generalizations are complemented by examples of floor plans,…

Air structures can be erected quickly, cover large areas, cost substantially less than conventional buildings, and use less natural resources. Air structures are economically utilized for many facilities, such as athletic fields, swimming pools, high schools, day care centers, and college campuses. The literature on air structures covered in this…

In modern architecture of the 1970s, esthetic choices that appear regularly are "historicism,""high-tech," and "slick style." The Brooklyn Children's Museum is one of the many examples photographed. (Author/MLF)

Allegedly the largest air building in the world nears completion as a 5 1/2-acre park of a California college moves indoors. (EA)

One of the newest and most promising developments in architecture has been the use of lightweight structures for encapsulating space. Using this new technology, builders can enclose large and small areas at a fraction of the cost of conventional construction and at the same time provide interior space that is totally flexible. This brochure shows…

Describes a school in Rockville, Maryland, built on a no-expense-spared budget to provide service and programs for adolescents (11 to 19) with average or higher intelligence who, for emotional, social, or other reasons, cannot function in traditional schools. (Author/EA)

This document reviews the literature previously announced in RIE that is concerned with the renovation and modernization of obsolescent school buildings. The bulk of the literature emphasizes the use of modular components for both support systems and unique learning environments. Topics covered include planning, modernization techniques,…

Too often building facilities use yesterday's materials and methods to solve yeaterday's educational problems. The solution is to use newly available technologies to build facilities that will respond to changing patterns in education and reduce the frustrating amounts of time and money lavished on each project. The most important consideration…

Describes the buildings of seven school facilities (including a private school for young children and a community college student center), including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects and design team, a general building description, and general construction costs and specifications. Also provides a…

This self-assessment guide is designed to assist members of fiscal policy teams in assessing current district standards and practices in the area of school facility planning and construction in relation to the total educational program. Arranged to complement the components of a long-range master plan, the guide is divided into nine parts: (1)…