A solar heating system combined with increased thermal insulation at Parker Junior High School has resulted in a savings of about 75 percent in energy use. (Author/MLF)

A project testing solar heating and cooling in an existing building, the George A. Towns Elementary School, is intended to provide information on system design and performance, allow the identification and correction of problems encountered in installing large units, and gauge community/user reaction to solar equipment. (Author/MLF)

Efficient management and construction techniques enabled the district to economically complete ten schools that have different exteriors. (MLF)

This book presents 22 preschool buildings from all over the world, selected on the basis of how well they approximate an ideal preschool where children and educators live harmoniously in exceptional settings. The projects also include technological innovations (experimental materials, specific construction details) and visible ecological…

Contains four reports on the latest developments in lighting, research and design, and a 10-item annotated energy bibliography. (Author)

Three new buildings at the University of Iowa show how the architect's maturing field theory could yield three different visual solutions. (Author)

As more and more districts scurry to remodel outdated buildings and individual rooms, the detailed how-to-do-it sometimes gets lost in the overall planning. This article furnishes specific help in ways to remodel economically. (Author/JN)

Multistory buildings, supported by internal air pressure and surrounded by a thin, flexible or rigid membrane acting both as structural container and external cladding, are feasible and highly economical for a number of building applications. (Author)

This imaginative student activities building includes a bookshop, post office, cafe, and large hall. (Author/JM)

Discusses the importance of a well-designed library building as an important factor in creating social benefits and positive political responses in the community. The creation and implementation of design criteria for the Cleveland Public Library and the public response are described. (CHC)

The article describes considerations in modifying school buildings for maximum accessibility for severely handicapped students. A field tested survey designed for use by school administrators is also included in its entirety. (Author)

This supplement presents three articles on modular construction that look at: "Fast Track Expansion for a New Jersey School" (involving a modular addition); "Precast Construction Helps Schools Meet Attendance Boom" (precast concrete components are quick, durable, and flexible); and "Airing HVAC Concerns" (poor indoor air quality in prefabricated…