Nathan Hale Senior High School in West Allis, Wisconsin was designed to survive inevitable educational innovations adjusting to predicted trends. The architects planned three study-groups of schoolrooms. Each group can operate independently affording a more intimate air than the usual atmosphere of a massive school. Classroom "clusters" are…

A revolution in planning was triggered by a report of the special committee on education which investigated the availability of places in relation to student enrollment projection. Six new universities were constructed as a result with an emphasis on design. The design was developed to help solve the dilemma of "belonging" at large…

New design opportunities afforded by modern high-intensity light sources, and the many ways of integrating package air-conditioners with the design of buildings, are discussed. A guide to unitary air-conditioners and heat pumps is included. (RK)

Diagrammatic explanations of various concepts, processes, details, and potential material usages are presented. Specific material and element topics include--(1) the fabrication process, (2) basic structural components, (3) element usage, and (4) building construction procedures. Examples of the use of related elements are shown for typical school…

This handbook describes and documents the measurement system employed by the Educational Facilities Laboratory Project at Duke University for gauging the level of space-demanding activities. It offers detailed information regarding procedures for assessing space-demanding activity levels. The first part deals with procedures which have been…

The fundamental physical concepts needed in any appreciation of acoustical problems are discussed by a scientist and an architect. The major areas of interest are--(1) the nature of sound, (2) the behavior of sound in rooms, (3) the design of rooms for speech, (4) the design of rooms for music, (5) the design of studios, (6) the design of high…

Guidelines are presented to assist New York institutions of higher education in classifying building data by means of a uniform system that will be compatible with a similar coding system in use throughout the United States. This facilities inventory manual includes a description of the Higher Education Facilities Comprehensive Planning Program…

A comprehensive analysis is presented of major issues involved in securing effective and economical use of school building resources. It is noted that an effective school building investments policy will succeed in building the right kind of school in the right place at the right time and at the right cost. This volume examines the implications of…

Architects and other authorities interested in cost control examine the importance and use of its methods and principles. They outline the major factors in design and construction that determine building costs. The discussions include those elements of maintenance, repair, and replacement that add to the cost of a finished building during its…

A guide is presented for use by school districts in the formulation of educational specifications for school plant construction projects. Following a discussion of the meaning of educational specifications and a description of their content and format, information is given regarding the organization and procedures for formulating educational…

The first of the three parts in this research bulletin is devoted to definitions and policy establishment. Terms defined are remodeling, rehabilitation, modernization, and repair. Part II is an inventory of questions to be asked before a decision is made to rehabilitate an existing school structure or construct a new building. Maintenance,…

This self-evaluation guide considers four discussion topics--(1) school site, (2) buildings and equipment, (3) heating, ventilation, and lighting, and (4) maintenance and custodial services. At the beginning of each topic a statement of guiding principles sets forth philosophy, aims, and objectives indicative of desirable school environment. A…

The study presents a ten-year projection of pupil population in the district determined by the survival technique using city census, postal receipts, agricultural employment, school census, building permits, and birth rates as indicators of future school membership. The existing school buildings were surveyed for strengths and shortcomings and a…

Facility requirements outlined include a location accessible to students and staff; specific furniture design for a guidance information center and counseling rooms; furniture for storing equipment and records; and how to avoid planning faults. Photographs are included of some of the furnishings, and sketches show building floor plans of guidance…

Recommendations that can be translated into architectural design were formed after an architectural committee and staff members visited select campuses to study housing patterns and to talk with students and staff; studied the literature related to student housing patterns and architecture; and met with external consultants. The plan is to have…