Using traditional building materials and a fast-track recipe, the architects, acting as construction manager, completed the Graduate Chemistry Laboratory at Stony Brook, New York, two full years ahead of schedule. (Author/MF)

The present study attempted to determine the effect of geographic accessibility of a college upon the proportion of high school graduates continuing their education beyond high school. (Author)

Explains details behind some of the new planning and building terms that represent concepts designed to generate high quality school structures at more reasonable costs than previous traditional methods. (Author)

Author discusses the importance of proper acoustics to a learning environment. In addition, he gives pointers on various accoustical treatments. Basic to his suggestions is his belief that not only the construction of an area, but also its ultimate purpose must be considered in the planning. (Author)

Two underground schools in Santa Ana are an interesting solution to California's need for new schools that will resist earthquakes. (Author)

At Boston State College, a class in metropolitan studies became a student-faculty research team for the institution's master planning. (Author)

With air-supported structures, educators can custom-build for every function on campus or even shelter the entire campus under a bubble. (Editor)

Villa Angela Academy, a new parochial school in Cleveland, Ohio, has 130,000 square feet of space spread out through a multilevel layout that resembles a huge split-level residence. (Author)

Describes how trouble erupted in a Polk County, Florida, new junior high school that was designed according to the open school, individualized instruction concept. Provides a 7-point recommendation for other administrators planning innovative schools, which guidelines could aid in avoiding potential trouble. (JF)

Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. (EJS)

A description of a remedialsummer school program which combined English, mathematics auto mechanics andbuilding trades into a program for students who had failed English and mathematics courses. (GR)

Evaluates Art and Built Environment (ABE) project, focusing on its significance for the curriculum in art, design, and environmental education; the light it throws on the question of links between subject areas; and an understanding of the nature of curriculum. Includes a brief review of project's history and origins. (Author/JN)