Discusses three alternatives to the traditional high horizon planetarium design: the tilted dome, the hyperhemisphere, and the minimum horizon design. (MLH)

In direct comparison with a high school built according to traditional design and contracting, a new prototype for the Dade County School District resulted in substantial savings without sacrificing quality. Available from: McGraw Hill Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020, $5.00 single copy. (Author)

A highly regarded project of the early '60s as seen by its users, 11 years later. (Author)

Paul Friedberg designs playgrounds that provide opportunities for physical play, which develops motor skills; social play, the interaction between children; and cognitive play, the problem-solving process. (Author/MLF)

The new Milwaukee Art Center provides 90,000 square feet of undifferentiated exhibition space on three main levels, each interconnected with a vertical circulation spine. (Author/MLF)

Investigated were the special housing and transportation needs of physically disabled adults (20- 50-years-old) in Monroe County, New York. (IM)

The relationship of architecture to society and the quality of life is explored in these areas: context, routes, environment, groupings, and interface. Architecture that grows out of interrelationships imposes order on a confused world and makes possible effective problem solving. (LBH)

Educational Commissioning[TM] is a new concept in school planning that refers to a process through which teachers, students and even parents and community partners are educated as to the design intent of a newly constructed school facility. The objective of educational commissioning is to provide all occupants with the necessary knowledge to use…

This report presents the results of the latest in a series of triennial surveys conducted by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) (Ontario, Canada) in order to monitor the existing university space inventory and changes in space requirements as determined by the COU Building Blocks space formula. Section 1, "Introduction," discusses…

This document provides descriptions of the 2000, 2001, and 2002 winners of the Environmental Protection Agency's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Excellence Awards. The winners are considered to be national leaders in improving indoor air quality in schools. Also included are case studies for selected 2000 winners and a press release for the…

This report evaluates the need for K-12 capital spending in Tennessee and the methods the state uses to meet this need within a national context. The report examines the benefits of capital outlay spending and its impact on student performance. It identifies the major drivers of capital expenses. The report then investigates the roles the federal…

This study sought to determine if there are relationships between student achievement and educational facilities. It focused on the question: Does school design influence the academic achievement of elementary school students? Criteria used were scores on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and 86 variables describing design patterns in various…

This guide for Vermont administrators beginning a school construction project is to be used in conjunction with Vermont State Board of Education Rules for Capital Construction and is not intended to be used in isolation or to supersede any other agency rules for school construction. The document is not a comprehensive summary of such rules;…

This testimony provides an overview of health and environmental issues in U.S. schools and describes efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in concert with other federal agencies, to help schools address environmental issues. These include the Clear Skies Initiative, Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools, High Performance Schools,…

This primer was prepared by the Healthy Buildings committee of the Child Proofing Our Communities campaign and is the third in a series of reports. The campaign aims to connect local efforts across the country, raise awareness of toxic threats to children's health, and promote precautionary approaches most protective of children. Following an…