The role that a good thermal environment plays in the educational process is discussed. Design implications arise from an analysis of the heating and ventilating principles as apply to vocational-technical facilities. The importance of integrating thermal components in the total design is emphasized. (JS)

A guide for school board members to use in evaluating the development potential of school sites with respect to the construction budget, the design of the school building and its functional operation and maintenance. Fifteen factors are suggested for evaluative criteria and each is briefly discussed. (FPO)

A set of monographs, descriptive of various aspects of the State University of New York Building Project. Graphics, photographs of models and text, including materials specifications, are designed to inform participating parties--the State University Construction Fund, the State University, the design professions, the construction industry, and…

The primary objective of the University Residential Building Systems (URBS) project was the achievement of significant gains in environmental qualities concurrent with reductions in the cost for construction, maintenance and alteration of student housing facilities. Evaluation of the bids for the URBS components indicates that the foregoing…

A general discussion of building detection and alarm systems to provide security against burglary and vandalism is provided by a manufacturer of automated monitoring and control systems. Security systems are identified as--(1) local alarm system, (2) central station alarm system, (3) proprietary alarm system, and (4) direct connect alarm system..…

Increasing pressure on the building industry and competition for its resources has caused many authorities to make more extensive use of factory-made components for their school building projects in both conventional and system building. A common dimensional controlling discipline has been developed to aid architects and administrators in school…

Consideration is given to--(1) planning the school building to fit the educational program, (2) general findings and recommendations for use of the guidelines, and (3) basic considerations in planning a new school building. Guidelines are then presented for space and equipment requirements for use in the planning of new elementary, junior, and…

Educators, architects, engineers, and interested citizens have requested information concerning recently constructed educational facilities in North Carolina which might be of interest and can be visited. The 22 schools in this guide were selected because of one or more specific areas of interest. Many of the schools have been designed to provide…

This review surveys documents and journal articles previously announced in RIE and CIJE that deal with the principles and techniques of sound transmission and control, particularly as they relate to school environments. School planners and administrators are advised that excessive acoustical insulation costs may be avoided by early decisions…

Discussion of underground buildings constructed primarily during last two decades for various reasons (energy conservation, density of environment, preservation of landscape and historic buildings) notes advantages, disadvantages, and psychological and design considerations. Examples of underground libraries, built mainly in United States, are…

The George W. Woodruff Physical Education Center was designed to exude openness and space which would encourage participation while preserving existing playing fields and programs. Exterior and interior design of the facility are described. (DF)

Examples of educational facilities using metal buildings to lower construction costs and increase flexibility. (MLF)

Describes the design and construction of relocatable modular classroom units that will be used in Florida to provide individual classrooms when and where needed, as well as to construct several complete schools. (JG)

The specifications outlined in this document provide a basis for addressing facilities needs at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, Vermont. An introduction describes the school's current facilities and need for improvement and discusses the educational program to be housed, the school's philosophy/mission, goals for the educational…

Outlines the experiences of two private colleges (Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, and the University of Dallas, Texas) in their successful conversion of found space in other building types to small theaters for use by the performing arts. (Author/DN)