Some 40,000 animals of various species and sizes are cared for at this facility used primarily for cancer research. (Author/MLF)

Considered the need Poland has for a collective memory of its past, a history by which it can grow again. (RK)

The new Architecture and Design Building at the University of Michigan will provide students with an unusual example of functional design and of basic building materials. (Author)

This facility on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota emphasizes a diagonal circulation path and preserves campus space. (Author/MLF)

BECAUSE OF CHANGING ENROLLMENTS AND TEACHING PRACTICES, MODERN SCHOOLS NEED THE FLEXIBILITY THAT CAN BE PROVIDED BY MOVABLE OR EASILY DEMOUNTABLE WALLS. USED AS TEACHING AIDS, SPACE DIVIDERS, SPACE CHANGERS, AND DISPLAY PANELS, THESE WALLS ARE USUALLY MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN USED IN LARGE SPACES SUCH AS AUDITORIUMS, GYMNASIUMS, LIBRARIES, OR…

THE OBJECTIVES OF THIS STUDY WERE--(1) TO DETERMINE THE INFLUENCE OF MODULAR COORDINATION OF BUILDING DESIGN, (2) TO INVESTIGATE CURRENT ATTITUDES OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY TOWARD THE MODULAR CONCEPT, AND (3) TO EVALUATE THE CONCEPT'S SIGNIFICANCE, MERIT, AND IMPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF SCHOOL BUILDING DESIGN. THESE OBJECTIVES WERE REALIZED BY A…

Describes design of new visual arts center at Bowdoin College and renovation of the college's 60-year-old Walker Art Building, which is linked to the new building by an underground gallery and studio. (JG)

This booklet offers four two-page case studies of schools demonstrating exemplary facilities design. The institutions profiled are: Beverly Elementary School in Allen, Texas; Charles Young Elementary School in Washington, DC; Robert L. Mueller Charter Elementary School in Chula Vista, California; and Ridgeland High School in Northwest, Georgia.…

Asserting that successfully managing a school environment is a necessary and essential educational investment, this paper details common problems with school environments and how to address them. These include environmental awareness training, moisture and water management, effective ventilation, mold removal, and cleaning and restoration…

Describes two new southern California schools, each housing grades five through eight and featuring a wall-less pavillion for sports activities and an outdoor amphitheater for large gatherings and performances. (Author)

The procedures for a statewide survey and the findings of the survey on the current status of public school facilities in Tennessee and the need for future construction and renovation projects is presented. (FF)

The new library at Vermont's Lyndon State College is simultaneously an attractive 24-hour study/research center and an effective architectural solution to a variety of unique problems. Built to bridge an awkward ravine and acting as a causeway between the two major sections of the campus, the library transformed what was an unsightly portion of…

Discusses functional and decorative uses for tile in school buildings. (JF)

Descriptions and jury comments concerning four designs of higher education facilities which received either citations or awards. (NI)