This report begins with an assessment of the status of vandalism in Alberta's schools, with particular emphasis on the costs of vandalism. Determination of the costs is made by school size and such factors as whether the school is rural or urban, public or private. Next an examination is made of the literature on the nature and causes of…

A description is presented of the design features of a high school's geodesic dome field house. Following consideration of various design features and criteria for the physical education facility, a comprehensive analysis is given of comparative costs of a geodesic dome field house and conventional gymnasium. On the basis of the study it would…

A profile is presented of a circular, air conditioned elementary school designed to be adaptable to almost any kind of educational program--its space can be rearranged by means of movable and operable walls to meet changes in the existing program or to accommodate the school to future programs involving classes of varying sizes. The description…

A profile is presented of a high school designed to accommodate the organization of teachers into teams working with student groups of varying sizes--this organization is housed in a compact building with the teaching teams centered in clusters of classrooms. The building is heated in winter and cooled in summer by a heat pump system. The…

The space adequacy survey-college is a procedure by which a junior college administrator may determine how many and what kinds of teaching spaces are needed for a specific enrollment in a given educational program. Included in this report is a presentation of the major characteristics of the space adequacy survey-college and a description of the…

The planning problems of setting up comprehensive schools which incorporate existing school buildings are examined. Five case studies which have been selected to illustrate how these problems can be resolved are described. The main emphasis is on problems of enlarging existing buildings and adapting them to comprehensive use. The organization of…

Replacing the general contractor with a "construction manager" directly accountable to the owner promises greatly improved control over cost and scheduling economies. The construction manager should have special skills in construction, cost analysis, critical path method scheduling, and be familiar with the qualifications of local subcontractors.…

The second in a series of leaflets designed for the dissemination of information on school building, this publication describes the activities of the Development Group of the Department of Education and Science in identifying changes in, studying design implications for, and suggesting solutions to the space problems of, a secondary school in…

This guide, designed primarily to assist school administrators, describes programs initiated by school districts to finance new school construction by nonconventional methods. Accompanying the basic information are case studies and charts illustrative of major financing alternatives and the decisionmaking routes that have led school districts to…

Describes a methodology for enhancing school public relations through a major focus on the condition and appearance of school buildings. (Author/MLF)

A building shell at Southern Illinois University has partitions that can be repositioned to suit changing needs. Silencing, heating, and cooling equipment received close attention to eliminate noise. The University of Minnesota has a new underground building housing a bookstore and offices that does not require heating. (Author/MLF)

This manual is intended to provide guidance for the protection of school buildings and their occupants from natural disasters, and the economic losses and social disruption caused by building damage and destruction. This volume concentrates on grade schools, K-12. This publication covers earthquakes, floods, and high winds. Its intended audience…

Understanding the primary causes of indoor air quality (IAQ) problems and how controllable factors--proper heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system design, allocation of adequate outdoor air, proper filtration, effective humidity control, and routine maintenance--can avert problems may help all building owners, operators, and…

This booklet is designed to facilitate open, clear communication between educational facility planners and the architects hired to oversee building design and construction. It provides a list of architectural, electrical, plumbing, and topographical symbols; a glossary of architectural terms; and a list of public agencies and relevant codes and…

This publication presents case studies of school buildings to demonstrate the application of a post occupancy evaluation (POE) during various stages of the design and planning process. It explains that because POE is a process for gathering information about a building in use, it can be applied effectively both to renovation and expansion projects…