A college space planning problem for an institution with high-density development on the campus site is examined. A model was developed that minimizes vertical student pedestrian movements. It is suggested that future investigators should consider a multiobjective approach to the resolution of space allocation problems. (Author/MLW)

Computer-aided design provides managers a means of visualizing and interrelating the components of a comprehensive facilities management system. Composites of any combination of transparent overlays can be viewed, stored, and viewed again for ongoing management. Classroom space planning and many other uses are cited. (MLF)

Current models of human spatial behavior including stress, information overload, and micro-macro analysis are critically examined. An alternative functional orientation is developed which suggests that seeking to understand the adaptive value of various proxemic phenomena may provide some insight as to how the various proxemic variables are…

Policies, procedures, guidelines, and rationale developed by various Illinois agencies responsible for physical facility development in community colleges were investigated. Data was assembled from surveys, documents, and interviews with former and present agency staff. Recommendations were made concerning the Capital Development Board, effective…

Schools seem to be the logical place to serve the health needs of students, since children spend a majority of their time there. Design standards were not available for health clinics in Georgia elementary schools; therefore, this study examined key characteristics of an elementary school clinic in order to determine the importance of each design…

This document presents the San Diego Unified School District's specifications for planning and designing a new middle school. Information on district parameters, a vision plan, curriculum and instruction concepts, community functions, aesthetic and flexibility considerations, and activity areas are included, as well as summaries of space…

This document offers school design guidance for accommodating the needs for teaching modern foreign languages (MFLs) in secondary education. Section 1 outlines the range of spaces in a typical MFL suite and describes how to calculate the number of timetabled spaces required. It includes guidance on planning the suite and what to consider if there…

This study was designed to observe, record, and describe the interface between educational facilities and learning climate in three elementary schools, comparing the results with results from a 1990 study. Data came from taped informal interviews, videotape recordings, observations, and conversations with parents, teachers, and administrators.…

This collection of worksheets includes typical space profiles for North Carolina's preK-12 schools, offering: number of students, core capacity, special education, media center, food service, physical education, academic and arts education classrooms, resource rooms, other teaching stations, administration, auditorium/theater, service/marketing…

California's current Space and Utilization Standards are no longer appropriate or realistic for determining the need for academic space in its public colleges and universities. The Commission finds that flexible space and utilization guidelines for California's public postsecondary institutions provides the most efficient and effective approach…

Outlines the experiences of two private colleges (Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, and the University of Dallas, Texas) in their successful conversion of found space in other building types to small theaters for use by the performing arts. (Author/DN)

This material demonstrates the usefulness of an accurate space utilization analysis drawing inference from utilization statistics. (Author)

Among reforms sweeping higher education is the demand that formal educational opportunity be opened to adults. The result has been expansion of traditional programs and a plethora of new programs aimed at the adult student. (Author)

A Department of Educational Management and Administration was set up in May, 1968, which has been arranging inservice study groups on various aspects of school administration. One of its particular concerns is timetabling, including the most efficient use of teaching time and space. An Advisory Service is maintained for those individual…

The effectiveness of open space depends on the richness of materials and experiences that are available within any large space. Open plan furnishings should provide the element of choice -- from critical-concentration carrels to comfy beanbag chairs, from group-study roundtables to stretched-out carpet projects''. (Author)