Hungary's "Belvarosi Tanoda" Secondary School offers an informal, flexible environment and alternative teaching methods for students who have had problems in other schools. The "Belvarosi Tanoda" (which translates as downtown school) is a second chance school for students who have dropped out of upper secondary education. It…

This study explored whether students benefited from an immersive panoramic display while studying subject matter that is visually complex and information-rich. Specifically, middle-school students learned about ancient Egyptian art and society using an educational learning game, "Gates of Horus," which is based on a simplified three…

A citation from the 23rd P/A Awards Program for the design of a public library to be built of an industrialized panel system. (Author/MLF)

Leaks in the old copper roofs of Hamilton, Dodge, and Kent Halls at Columbia University were stopped by application of a vinyl-spray plastic membrane. (Author)

A smoke and fire alarm system at California State University, Hayward, detects combustion products -- and signals a warning -- while the fire is still in its incipient stage. (Author)

Electric bills can be reduced by lowering electric consumption and by controlling demand -- the amount of electricity used at a certain point in time. Gives tips to help reduce electric demand at peak power periods. (Author/DN)

Designed as a contribution to the Bicentennial observance, the Museum Education Center of Old Sturbridge Village, though devoted to the past, has all the conveniences of modern technology. (Author/MLF)

A STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS OF REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION OF AN OLD SCHOOL BUILDING IS REPORTED. THE INFLUENCES ON THE DESIGN INCLUDING THE SITE, EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY, LEGAL RESTRICTIONS AND THE EXISTING FACILITY ARE DISCUSSED. ANALYSES OF SPACE AND COSTS ARE PRESENTED. THE QUESTION OF THE INVESTMENT OF THE SCHOOL…

LIBRARY PLANNERS SHOULD EXPECT AUTOMATION, MICROFORMS, AND FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION TO MODIFY BUT NOT RADICALLY CHANGE THE LIBRARY AS THE INSTITUTION WE NOW KNOW IT TO BE. CHANGES WILL INVOLVE TRADE-OFFS IN SPACE AND DEMANDS FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE. (MF)

The book presents a directory of consultants on barrier free environments for handicapped people. The directory is organized into three sections. The principal section is arranged geographically, with consultants listed alphabetically within states. A profile of each consultant is provided, giving address, telephone number, professional category,…

THE DEFINITION OF CLASSES OF AREA WITHIN BUILDINGS IS DEALT WITH IN THIS STUDY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY WAS TO EVALUATE EXISTING METHODS OF CATEGORIZING AREAS IN BUILDINGS, FOR PERTINENCY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES. A TASK GROUP OF SPECIALLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WAS NAMED BY THE OPERATING COUNCIL TO UNDERTAKE THE STUDY WHICH LED…

Analysis of radiation fallout prevention factors in new construction is presented with emphasis on architectural shielding principles. Numerous diagrams and charts illustrate--(1) radiation and fallout properties, (2) building protection principles, (3) details and planning suggestions, and (4) tabular data interpretation. A series of charts is…

The booklet presents national apprenticeship standards for plumbing and steamfitting--pipefitting developed by the National Joint Plumbing Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Committee and the National Joint Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprenticeship Committee, together with the Department of Labor. The standards cover: a definition of a local joint…