This instructor's guide accompanies the self-paced student training modules on plastering, available separately as CE 031 570. Introductory materials include a description of the components of the pre-apprenticeship project, discussion of teacher's role in students' completion of the modules, and scope and contents of Phase 2 training. Each of the…

This document is a report of a U.S. team visit to France in 1977 to observe and study French educational facility design, construction, and utilization. The report is written by the individual team members and deals with elements of the educational program, particularly as it related to the building program. Some of the topics include educational…

Results reported in this document were obtained from a questionnaire distributed to members of the Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges (APPA) and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Questionnaires were returned by 541 members, and of this number only two provided…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL IS TO PROVIDE A BASIS FOR SYSTEMATICALLY PROGRAMMING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL PLANT AND LAND TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF AN INSTITUTION UNDER A SPECIFIED SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. THE MANUAL IS ORGANIZED INTO SIX BROAD ELEMENTS--(1) ACTIVITY LEVELS OF ENROLLMENT, INSTRUCTIONAL WORKLOADS AND STAFF REQUIREMENTS, (2)…

VIEWS CONCERNING THE FINE ARTS CENTER CONCEPT WERE GENERATED FROM WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPOSITION, EDUCATIONAL SCOPE AND FORM, IMAGINATIVE TEACHING METHODS, AND THE DETAILS OF SHAPE, SIZE AND EQUIPMENT OF EXISTING CENTERS. THE EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES DIRECTING THE FINE ARTS CENTER, THE DISCIPLINES WHICH MAY BE INCLUDED IN…

IN THE FIRST PHASE OF A PROJECT FOR DEVELOPING PLANNING GUIDES FOR VOCATIONAL FACILITIES, THE OVERALL DIRECTION OF A SERIES OF PLANNING GUIDES IS BEING DETERMINED. IN THE SECOND PHASE AT LEAST ONE PLANNING MANUAL WILL BE DEVELOPED TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR THE FULL SERIES. A LOCAL WORKING GROUP COMPOSED OF THREE SPECIALISTS FROM THE CENTER FOR…

THE ROLE OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF ARCHITECTURE IS DISCUSSED IN THIS REPORT. PROBLEMS IN COMMUNICATION AND THE DESIGN PROCESS ARE IDENTIFIED. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF COMPUTERS ARE MENTIONED IN RELATION TO MAN AND MACHINE INTERACTION. PRESENT AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS OF COMPUTER USAGE ARE IDENTIFIED AND DISCUSSED WITH RESPECT…

THIS IS A REPORT OF A DAY'S WORKSHOP ON THE COLLEGE SCIENCE CENTER, WITH A GROUP OF ARCHITECTS, COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS, AND FACULTY. THE EMPHASIS WAS ON A DISCUSSION OF THE CONSOLIDATION OR CENTRALIZATION OF SCIENCE FACILITIES ON THE LIBERAL ARTS CAMPUS. SPECIFIC TOPICS INCLUDED--(1) WHY BUILD A SCIENCE CENTER, (2) BRIDGING OVER SUBJECT…

The first year of a project to train high school aged handicapped and/or disadvantaged youth for employment in marine and related trades was considered successful. Specific areas of training included motor mechanics, electrical, woodworking, refinishing, restoration, fiberglass work, and blueprint reading under the direction of skilled…

Periodic adaptations of the curriculum to new needs with continuous analysis of results and feedback are some of the functions performed in many Asian countries by an institution called a Curriculum Development Centre (CDC). The first part of the study analyzes the function of a CDC, examines in general terms what sort of facilities are needed,…

A DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL MODERNIZATION AND BUILDING AGE, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO RENOVATION RATHER THAN NEW CONSTRUCTION TO MEET CHANGING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, IS GIVEN. THE NEWSLETTER EMPHASIZES EDUCATIONAL ADEQUACY AS BEING MORE IMPORTANT THAN BUILDING AGE, AND DESCRIBES RENOVATION TECHNIQUES WHICH WILL FACILITATE THIS…

This compendium of the Educational Facilities Abstract Journal provides in organized form the content of eight separate publications of the Council of Educational Facility Planners Abstract Service. It is composed of resumes of school plant research and planning information of national relevance. Document resumes are organized in the following…

The importance of and procedures for planning a plant and facilities which reflect rather than control the educational program of the junior college are dealt with. Guidelines suggest --(1) plant and facilities must be master planned, (2) the site should be selected objectively and scientifically, (3) wise use should be made of contributions and…

A primer on school design prepared to serve as a review of educational change and architectural consequences. Major themes underlying reforms in education are discussed, teaching and alternative learning arrangements are reviewed, and the interrelation of school activities are examined. The current educational scene is reviewed in an attempt to…

Questions about design, construction and special facilities needs of the community college are discussed by two experts on junior colleges. The content of the questions include use of the high school and/or the four-year college as a model for a community college. Academic, library, shop, technical-vocational, athletic, auditorium, student…