Architects favor metrication because it should unify the construction industry by eliminating a proliferation of sizes, mismatched uncoordinated products and procedures; and also because it should be economically feasible. (A paper presented at Building Research Institute conference, Washington, D.C., November 27, 1973.) (Author/MLF)

Reviews attack on fire safety in high rise buildings made by a group of experts representing the iron and steel industry at a recent conference. According to one expert, fire problems are people oriented, which calls for emphasis on fire prevention rather than reliance on fire suppression and for fire pretection to be built into a structure.…

Handball and tennis courts are covered with a large slatted roof with slats open to the north to provide protection from the winter rain and summer sun as well as allow adequate ventilation and good illumination from the diffused north light. (Author/MF)

In describing the design and structural features of the Newman Club student center at Houston's Texas Southern University, emphasis is given to multi-use spaces for information, worship and relaxation for the students, plus living quarters for two priests. (FS)

Three experienced institutional architects answer six key questions about their client relationships. (Author)

Discusses an architect's assessment of the needs for planning moveable facilities attuned to any curriculum in any coming year. (GR)

Realizing that instructional materials center development in older buildings almost always involves remodeling, the authors discuss principles of building redesign. Experiences in remodeling Madison, Wisconsin, elementary schools are included. (CC)

The design team for the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) has pushed the state of the energy art to its current limits for the initial phase, with provisions for foreseeable and even speculative future applications. (Author/MLF)

A truss fabricated from structural tubes cut costs of a multifunction recreation hall at the University of California's Davis campus. (Author/MLF)

The most common delivery systems for school construction projects are general contracting and the more proactive construction-management and program-management approaches. The most beneficial aspect of construction management, with simultaneously selected construction managers and architects, is its system of checks and balances. Program…

Describes the design of the title building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. (EV)

Describes the design of the title building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. (EV)