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Hall, Edward T. – Design and Environment, 1971
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)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Behavior, Behavioral Sciences, Building Design
Download full textMobil Finishes Co., Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1962
THE AIM OF THIS MANUAL PREPARED FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS IS TO PROVIDE FOR COLOR PLANNING IN HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS AND ALTHOUGH APPROPRIATE FOR THE SELECTION OF ALL INTERIOR SURFACE MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION. IN SCHOOL, AND INDIVIDUAL'S EXPOSURE TO DECORATION IS REPEATED DAILY FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF ATTEND AT LEAST FOR THE SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Building Design, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
GIBSON, CHARLES D. – 1965
SEVERAL SCHOOL LIGHTING CONCEPTS ARE PRESENTED IN THIS ARTICLE. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS--(1) NONCAPTIVE RESEARCH SHOULD BE CARRIED ON THROUGH COORDINATION BETWEEN RESEARCH AND APPLICATION SEGMENTS OF THE LIGHTING INDUSTRY, (2) COMMUNICATION AND JOINT EFFORT SHOULD PROVIDE THAT MAJOR AGENCIES INVOLVED IN THE APPLICATION OF LIGHTING DESIGN CRITERIA HAVE…
Descriptors: Building Design, Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Facilities Improvement, Environmental Influences
Bartholomew, Robert; And Others – 1973
Suggested guidelines for designing indoor lighting and outdoor play space for child care centers are outlined in this booklet. It is recommended that, by focusing on the psychological and physiological needs of the children, decisions as to lighting, color, and playground design will evolve naturally. The guidelines were prepared based on the fact…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Classrooms, Color Planning
Studio of Environmental Technology, Providence, RI. – 1972
The Children's Learning Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is a prototypical teaching/learning environment for preschool children aged 3-5. The center represents the first prototypical application of the Multi-Activity Zones for Education (MAZE) system. This study attempts to demonstrate and test the physical and operational performances of the…
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Classrooms, Early Childhood Education, Educational Innovation
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. – 1961
Topics of economical designing and planning are examined in both general and specific terms. Diagrams and photographs illustrate general conditions and principles while the text outlines criteria and provides specific suggestion. Subjects covered include--(1) building design fundamentals, (2) cost comparisons, (3) efficient design, (4) basic plan…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Classroom Design, Construction Costs
American Association on Mental Deficiency, Washington, DC. – 1967
Conference participants consider the role of the architect and the programer in planning and constructing facilities for the mentally handicapped. David Rosen discusses the design problems of state institutions with particular reference to the Woodbridge State School in New Jersey; Gunnar Dybwad describes the need of the programer for the…
Descriptors: Administration, Architects, Architectural Programing, Building Design
Haviland, David S. – 1967
A report on electronic media investigates and reveals the basis for and the use of electronic resource systems on the university campus. Computer system facilities, environments, and equipment guidelines and criteria are given with the what, why and how aspects of the resource systems. The functions and categories of the university electronic…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Building Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Controlled Environment
Manning, Peter, Ed. – 1965
Reporting upon a study of environment which was based on the design of office buildings and office space, the study forms part of a continuing program of environmental research sponsored by Pilkington Brothers Limited of St. Helens, England. In this report the word 'environment' is used in the sense of the sum of the physical and emotional…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Attitudes, Building Design, Controlled Environment
McDonnell, Thomas; Becker, Franklin – 1978
This annotated bibliography focuses on the effects of the physical environment on education. Topics covered include school size, architectural design, seating arrangement, environmental stressors, alternative learning environments, enhancing learning through environmental change, and special groups of students within the school. The first section…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Building Design, Change Strategies
