Author discusses the importance of proper acoustics to a learning environment. In addition, he gives pointers on various accoustical treatments. Basic to his suggestions is his belief that not only the construction of an area, but also its ultimate purpose must be considered in the planning. (Author)

Two underground schools in Santa Ana are an interesting solution to California's need for new schools that will resist earthquakes. (Author)

At Boston State College, a class in metropolitan studies became a student-faculty research team for the institution's master planning. (Author)

With air-supported structures, educators can custom-build for every function on campus or even shelter the entire campus under a bubble. (Editor)

Villa Angela Academy, a new parochial school in Cleveland, Ohio, has 130,000 square feet of space spread out through a multilevel layout that resembles a huge split-level residence. (Author)

Describes how trouble erupted in a Polk County, Florida, new junior high school that was designed according to the open school, individualized instruction concept. Provides a 7-point recommendation for other administrators planning innovative schools, which guidelines could aid in avoiding potential trouble. (JF)

Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. (EJS)

A description of a remedialsummer school program which combined English, mathematics auto mechanics andbuilding trades into a program for students who had failed English and mathematics courses. (GR)

Evaluates Art and Built Environment (ABE) project, focusing on its significance for the curriculum in art, design, and environmental education; the light it throws on the question of links between subject areas; and an understanding of the nature of curriculum. Includes a brief review of project's history and origins. (Author/JN)

Presents overview of state of Soviet Union library service comprising 350,000 libraries, including national, governmental department, and public group (trade unions, professional associations) libraries. Training of Soviet librarians, library cooperation, national planning and funding, cultural exchange and cooperation, supporting international…

The tendency in a steady state is to retreat from facility planning as a necessary management tool and deemphasize maintenance of physical assets and efficient management of space. Systematic and comprehensive planning is necessary to avoid creating long-term problems by favoring short-term expediency. (MSE)

An integrated electronic system combines individual monitoring and control functions into one economical unit that earns a rapid payback by automatically managing and controlling energy usage, building systems, and security and maintenance tasks. (MLF)