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Great Cities Research Council, Chicago, IL. – 1967
A STUDY OF THE PROBLEMS OF REHABILITATION AND MODERNIZATION OF AN OLD SCHOOL BUILDING IS REPORTED. THE INFLUENCES ON THE DESIGN INCLUDING THE SITE, EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY, LEGAL RESTRICTIONS AND THE EXISTING FACILITY ARE DISCUSSED. ANALYSES OF SPACE AND COSTS ARE PRESENTED. THE QUESTION OF THE INVESTMENT OF THE SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Design, Facility Improvement
Educational Facilities Labs., Inc., New York, NY. – 1967
LIBRARY PLANNERS SHOULD EXPECT AUTOMATION, MICROFORMS, AND FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION TO MODIFY BUT NOT RADICALLY CHANGE THE LIBRARY AS THE INSTITUTION WE NOW KNOW IT TO BE. CHANGES WILL INVOLVE TRADE-OFFS IN SPACE AND DEMANDS FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE. (MF)
Descriptors: Automation, Buildings, Libraries, Microfiche
Milner, Margaret, Comp. – 1978
The book presents a directory of consultants on barrier free environments for handicapped people. The directory is organized into three sections. The principal section is arranged geographically, with consultants listed alphabetically within states. A profile of each consultant is provided, giving address, telephone number, professional category,…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Building Design, Consultants, Directories
TATLOW, RICHARD H. – 1964
THE DEFINITION OF CLASSES OF AREA WITHIN BUILDINGS IS DEALT WITH IN THIS STUDY. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY WAS TO EVALUATE EXISTING METHODS OF CATEGORIZING AREAS IN BUILDINGS, FOR PERTINENCY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL AGENCIES. A TASK GROUP OF SPECIALLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WAS NAMED BY THE OPERATING COUNCIL TO UNDERTAKE THE STUDY WHICH LED…
Descriptors: Building Design, Criteria, Interior Space, Space Classification
Knott, Albert – 1967
Analysis of radiation fallout prevention factors in new construction is presented with emphasis on architectural shielding principles. Numerous diagrams and charts illustrate--(1) radiation and fallout properties, (2) building protection principles, (3) details and planning suggestions, and (4) tabular data interpretation. A series of charts is…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Materials, Fallout Shelters, Radiation
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. – 1974
The booklet presents national apprenticeship standards for plumbing and steamfitting--pipefitting developed by the National Joint Plumbing Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Committee and the National Joint Steamfitter-Pipefitter Apprenticeship Committee, together with the Department of Labor. The standards cover: a definition of a local joint…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Building Trades, Plumbing, Standards
Barry, P. J. – 1964
Air flow in the neighborhood of buildings is briefly described and compared with that assumed for the usual atmospheric diffusion equations. The literature is reviewed and empirical formulae which have been proposed are listed and compared. (RH)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Buildings, Climate Control, Urban Environment
Lushington, Nolan – 1976
Economical design and smooth functioning of libraries require detailed preplanning before the architect begins to draw. This preplanning and coordination can be facilitated by an interior designer deft in communication skills and willing to become acquainted with library functions. Flow charts, spatial analysis, and layouts are useful tools to…
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Guidelines, Interior Design
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Horowitz, Harold – Child Welfare, 1976
A description of the architectural planning and building design of the McQuade Foundation, a small residential treatment center in New York State. (BRT)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Institutional Environment, Residential Institutions
Building Design and Construction, 1978
New York City's old Paramount Theater has been given a second life as a renovated gymnasium for Long Island University. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Facility Improvement, Gymnasiums, Higher Education
American School Board Journal, 1977
Presents suggestions for adapting school structures to comply with P.L. 94-142 and provides other sources of information. (IRT)
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Elementary Secondary Education, School Buildings
American School Board Journal, 1977
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation, School Buildings
Reigle, John – Parks and Recreation, 1974
Descriptors: Athletics, Building Design, Design, Recreational Activities
Moyer, Philip F. – Progressive Architecture, 1974
An architectural firm has created a new position, that of director of environmental security with the responsibility, from the beginning of design, of seeing that any project meets all of the known requirements, acts, and codes for every aspect of environmental security. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Design, Safety, Security
Nation's Schools, 1973
Carpet tiles offer flexibility, easy maintenance, and economical installation. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Carpeting, Cost Effectiveness, School Maintenance
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