Two schools solve the need for more classroom space -- one by renovating an existing but outdated facility and the other by building with an eye for future expansions. (Author)

A building plan based on six side-by-side hexagonal modules gives flexibility and a distinctive appearance to Pittsburgh's new Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. (Author)

On a limited site, Grand Rapids transforms a 750-student junior high into a 3000-student senior high school. (Author)

This report presents guidelines, based on available information, for the assessment and abatement of asbestos-containing materials in buildings. Section 1 provides background information on the history and use of asbestos-containing products in buildings, the characteristics of asbestos fibers, products and materials containing asbestos, and…

The publication provides guidelines for the design of new facilities or rehabilitation of existing facilities to accommodate physically handicapped persons in the South Carolina State Parks system. The guidelines are also recommended for use in regional, special district, county, and municipal parks within the state. The guidelines were developed…

Divided into two parts, this slide narration covers India's history, people, religions, geography, and architecture. The first part, "Introduction: Country, People, and History," covers the general history of India and its people. The history is presented through: (1) the architecture, including the Palace of Winds, the Amber Fort, the…

Numerous scientific investigations show that air inside office buildings and residences can be contaminated by a large variety of toxic contaminants, some in concentrations sufficient to adversely affect the health of those exposed. The internal building environment of new or recently remodeled buildings may be responsible for illnesses sometimes…

Inventory data on the physical facilities of Ontario universities are presented for 1983-1984. The first table provides a summary of all net assignable square meters (NASM), by institution, for categories of space covered by the Council of Universities (COU) space standards and for categories of space to which the standards do not apply.…

Declining enrollments in many geographic areas result in space being available for a community school in many existing school buildings. Describes community school facilities that have been developed from found space. (Author/DN)

The operations consultant provides manpower and systems scheduling, operating procedures and programing, maintenance directions, and generally acts as the manager's agent to establish cost and control systems. He also works with the consulting engineer during the design phase in the development of operating criteria. (Author)

This paper discusses the special problems of research in desiging for user groups with various functional limitations, such as the elderly, the mentally ill, and the economically deprived. (Author)

The purpose of this manual is to consolidate into a single document all the maintenance and operational steps that, when implemented, will result in the lowest energy use consistent with school educational programs. The manual describes procedures for keeping the building and its equipment well maintained and efficiently run, establishing…

The first part of this paper deals with teacher suspension and dismissal as tools for correcting teacher behavior. Three cases involving teacher discipline are examined, one leading to resignation, a second to improved teacher behavior, and a third to a tenure hearing and dismissal. Part 2 of this paper examines the need to reduce staff when…