The problems of a Kentucky county school consolidation as related to its educational program were examined in this case study. Questions about the changes in the instructional program included--(1) what were differences in purposes of the schools, (2) what are the differences in the organization structure, (3) what are the changes in facilities…

General guidelines for educators and architects in planning for industrial education, shops, and laboratory facilities necessary to the instructional program, are provided. Characteristics of the environment discussed are as follows--(1) spatial, (2) thermal, (3) visual, (4) sonic, and (5) aesthetic. Utility services covered are electrical power,…

Discussion of various aspects of the architect-client relationship and architectural duties and procedures is presented. The various stages of architect selection precede a discussion of services and fees. The problem solving process is detailed in terms of--(1) client influence, (2) decision making, and (3) preliminary stages. Preparation of…

This guide contains basic information to meet the specific standards for pesticide applicators. The thrust of this document is the recognition and control of common pests. Included are those which directly affect man such as bees, roaches, mites, and mosquitoes; and those which destroy food products and wooden structures. Both mechanical and…

The hazard of fire is of great concern to libraries due to combustible books and new plastics used in construction and interiors. Building codes and standards can offer architects and planners guidelines to follow but these standards should be closely monitored, updated, and researched for fire prevention. (DS)

Open space schools will lead to coordination by teachers in more exciting ventures in education, such as joint teaching, individualized instruction, and crossgrouping of students. "Open space schools," denotes a type or architectural design and not an instructional program. Many teachers, though, are frustrated by open space and are…

Intended to aid administrators, architects, engineers, and contractors in designing barrier-free environments for the physically handicapped, the booklet contains information on accessibility aspects of the New York City Building Code and recommendations derived from experiments with the handicapped community as well as national and international…

The architectural requirements of various electronic teaching systems are discussed in this guide. A section is devoted to audio equipment, to visual display equipment, television based teaching systems, computer assisted instruction, and to student response systems. Within each section specific pieces of equipment are described with reference to…

To moderate severe increases in the cost of labor, we must increase the labor supply to meet the increasing demand. This means we must assure equal employment opportunity for all in the industry, increase productivity through vocational training, adopt innovative techniques, and reduce seasonality, and make special arrangements in the construction…

The physical facilities of the education unit of the child development and mental ratardation center at the University of Washington are described. A floor plan is appended. (JD)

A library building program is a reference handbook for the architects to use throughout their planning. It should contain--(1) table of contents, (2) index, (3) summary lists of space requirements, and (4) other useful summaries. The purpose of the program is to define the library building for the architect as interacting separate units of the…

Fallout protection can be built into a school building with little or no additional cost, using areas that are in continual use in the normal functioning of the building. A general discussion of the principles of shelter design is given along with photographs, descriptions, drawings, and cost analysis for a number of recently constructed schools…

Topics discussed in this report include--(1) Space for Individual Study. (2) The Quest for Flexibility, (3) Toward Improved Construction, and (4) Overall Instructional Planning. Plans, drawings, and photographs are provided. (RK)

After some general comments concerning all guidelines, planning standards are described for--(1) various types of new facilities, (2) expansion of present facilities, (3) minimum space requirements for a college, (4) net-to-gross space ratios, and (5) total project costs. Information regarding capital construction project submissions procedure is…

A comprehensive master plan is presented for the development of facilities at institutions of higher education in New Jersey. Following an overview of undergraduate, graduate, medical and dental education in New Jersey, recommendations are made on the needs for higher education facilities. A detailed listing is included of facilities at each…