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Design Cost Data, 2003
Describes this Texas elementary school building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; extended product information; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also includes the floor plan and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Costs, Construction Management, Educational Facilities Design
Canadian Architect, 2003
Describes the design of the Canadian Wine Library at the University of British Columbia, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and commentary on the design. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. (EV)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, College Buildings, Educational Facilities Design
Peer reviewedTalbot-Stanaway, Susan; And Others – Art Education, 1989
Presents the architecture of public buildings through a set of four lessons. (S. Talbot-Stanaway and Elizabeth Hornor). The lessons teach about the Oshkosh Grand Opera House in Oshkosh, Wisconsin; the Clayton County Library in Jonesboro, Georgia; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and the National Gallery of…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architecture, Art Education, Building Design
Lushington, Nolan – Library Administration & Management, 1993
Outlines the steps in the library building planning process, including (1) community, user, and staff analysis; (2) plan development; (3) design development; and (4) plan implementation. Guidelines for evaluating the architectural work as it relates to function are provided, and public self-service convenience and improved staff productivity are…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Architects, Building Design, Building Plans
Bates, Judy – American School & University, 1996
Reports on research at six Florida schools that identified common contributors to poor indoor air quality. Discusses the reasons behind the state implementing the research, the many problems associated with elevated humidity levels, and ways to improve air quality, which includes effective operational systems and maintenance procedures. (RJM)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Climate Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Facilities Management
Boynton, Rodney S.; Cecil, Daniel W. – American School & University, 1996
Discusses how a facilities study will allow school districts to meet current demands, as well as plan for future needs. Describes strategies for evaluating how educational programs fit into a building's existing space and offers tips for inventorying the facilities themselves. Lists items to include in a facilities study. (RJM)
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Environment, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Liscum, Curt – American School & University, 1996
Discusses how software programs can help managers evaluate roofing options, project maintenance, and repair costs. Describes how computerized roof management can aid in budgeting, facilitate the development of a roof-management database, and help in selecting the appropriate roof system. Offers tips on shopping for software. (RJM)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Software, Facilities Management
Gisolfi, Peter A. – School Business Affairs, 2000
There are three building-design factors vital to young children: protection, interaction, and scale. School and classroom scale (fixtures, cabinets, doorknobs, furniture) should be suited to young children. Sample designs from Scarsdale, New York, and Kansas City, Missouri, are presented. (MLH)
Descriptors: Building Design, Childhood Needs, Classroom Environment, Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Direct linkGerbasi, Dino; Marchand, Gilles – PEB Exchange, 2005
Presented here are the major reasons why an asset management system (AMS) is needed, a brief history of their evolution and a description of the initiative undertaken by Quebec to implement such a system. The appendix contains the recommended basic requirements for an asset management system. (Contains 1 figure and 4 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Foreign Countries, School Buildings, Facilities Management
Peer reviewedMusic Educators Journal, 1975
The Music Educators National Conference has moved into its own building after sixty-seven years of growth. This article described MENC's long history of development and provided photographs of its new headquarters. (RK)
Descriptors: Buildings, Music Education, National Organizations, Photographs
Tierney, William T. – Sch Manage, 1969
Descriptors: Construction Costs, School Buildings, School Size
Download full textOffice of Civil Defense (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1967
FALLOUT PROTECTION CAN BE PROVIDED BY CAREFUL ARRANGEMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS WITHOUT SPECIFIC FACILITIES FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND WITHOUT INTERFERING WITH NORMAL SPACE USE. CHARACTERISTICS OF RADIATION ARE DISCUSSED AND ILLUSTRATED PRINCIPLES OF SHIELDING DESIGN WITH RESPECT TO DISTANCE, GEOMETRY, AND TIME ARE GIVEN. (JT)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Fallout Shelters, Safety
American Inst. of Architects, Washington, DC. – 1965
A MODEL BUILDING CODE FOR FALLOUT SHELTERS WAS DRAWN UP FOR INCLUSION IN FOUR NATIONAL MODEL BUILDING CODES. DISCUSSION IS GIVEN OF FALLOUT SHELTERS WITH RESPECT TO--(1) NUCLEAR RADIATION, (2) NATIONAL POLICIES, AND (3) COMMUNITY PLANNING. FALLOUT SHELTER REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIELDING, SPACE, VENTILATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND SERVICES SUCH AS ELECTRICAL…
Descriptors: Building Design, Fallout Shelters, Safety, Standards
Office of Civil Defense (DOD), Washington, DC. – 1965
The objective of the national fallout shelter program is to provide shelter space for all Americans by--(1) locating, marking, and stocking suitable public shelter areas in existing buildings, and (2) having new structures designed and built to maximize protection. This nation's architects and engineers are now knowledgeable in radiation shielding…
Descriptors: Building Design, Civil Defense, Fallout Shelters
Lawrence, Charles; And Others – 1964
Development of criteria for the judgment of architectural quality is presented according to an eight-part system. Each criterion is explained in terms of a general statement and definitive questions to be asked. The standards developed are--(1) concept, (2) structure, (3) physical environment, (4) emotional environment, (5) materials, (6)…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Design, Design Requirements
