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Rand, George; Arnold, Chris – AIA Journal, 1979
Observations resulting from a visit to two southern California high schools built in the middle sixties using the School Construction Systems Development Project (SCSD) program as a basis for architectural design. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Systems, Educational Facilities Design, Flexible Facilities
Peer reviewedSingh, Kusum; Bickley, Patricia G.; Trivette, Paul; Keith, Timothy Z.; Keith, Patricia B.; Anderson, Eileen – School Psychology Review, 1995
The effects of four different components (parental aspirations for children's education, parent/child communication about school, home structure, and parental participation) in school-related activities were assessed. Results suggest that educational aspiration of parents have a powerful influence on 8th-grade student's achievement. Parent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Building Systems, Family School Relationship, Grade 8
Lillie, E. Thomas – American School & University, 1997
Explores the use of a commissioning agent (CA) during school construction projects to ensure that all building systems work together and to specifications. The types of work done by a CA, the cost involved, and the overall benefits derived are outlined. (GR)
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Management, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Planning
Download full textDixon, Dail; Dilday, Mary – 1979
Provided are course materials designed to acquaint people who are preparing to build their own homes with some basic ideas for planning and constructing an energy efficient residence. The manual's 11 sections address such topics as the site, structural systems, finish materials, and construction. Each section contains overview statements on major…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Building Design, Building Systems, Construction (Process)
Waropay, V.M. – Form and Function, 1967
An environment conducive to learning and it s relation to school design are discussed. The burden to design such a school falls on the architect. Broad inroads of audio and visual teaching aids and vast changes in furniture and equipment influence some design aspects. Aesthetically pleasing surroundings featuring sound control, safety, durability…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Building Systems, Ceilings, Chalkboards
California Univ., Berkeley. Dept. of Physical Planning and Construction. – 1968
The primary objective of the University Residential Building Systems (URBS) project was the achievement of significant gains in environmental qualities concurrent with reductions in the cost for construction, maintenance and alteration of student housing facilities. Evaluation of the bids for the URBS components indicates that the foregoing…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, College Housing, Construction Costs
Dell' Isola, A. J. – 1972
There have recently been a number of new concepts introduced into the building industry to reduce building costs. In this speech, the author illustrates how three of these new concepts -- construction management, building systems, and value engineering -- can be combined to effect significant reduction in both the initial and the ownership costs…
Descriptors: Bids, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Construction Management
Peer reviewedPowell, W. R. – Environment, 1978
In this article the Community Annual Energy Storage System ( CASES), a "thermal utility" plan for heating and cooling communities by storing summer heat and winter cold for use in the opposite season, is described. (MDR)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Systems, Community Planning, Community Programs
American School and University, 1974
The Science building at the University of California at Santa Cruz, was originally designed as an engineering educational facility, but when completed emerged as a combination of School of Applied Sciences and administration. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Awards, Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Systems
Cutler, Marilyn H. – American School Board Journal, 1972
Describes a systems-designed elementary school in Plymouth, Indiana, designed to serve current and future needs efficiently and effectively. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Elementary Schools, Facility Planning
Haviland, David S. – Building Research, 1970
Provides a capsule history of the school building systems concept, and describes some of the projects currently employing the concept. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Programs, Design Requirements
Gibson, Charles D. – Building Research, 1970
A State official, who was involved in the California School Construction Systems Development (SCSD) project since its inception, describes the drawbacks of and the problems encountered in that project. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Programs, Design Requirements
Self, Brian – Orbit, 1970
Descriptors: Building Systems, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Innovation
Manzo, Joseph P. – Engineering Education, 1979
The survival of the consulting engineer depends on adequate training in environmental systems and energy technologies. A mechanical/electrical building systems curriculum is proposed. (Author/BB)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Architectural Education, Building Design, Building Systems
American School and University, 1977
Systems design, modularity, and prefabrication help speed construction of a megastructure for 8,000 students. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Systems, Community Colleges, Higher Education
