Describes the planning and design of Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California, particularly its emphasis on a humanistic, democratic approach to education in both facility design and organizational structure. (EV)

Describes several ways to design or renovate school building to save thousand of dollars of energy costs. Considers site design, energy-efficient building envelope, renewable energy systems, lighting and electrical systems, mechanical and ventilation systems, water conservation, and transportation. Describes how to obtain information about the…

Explores why and how integrating the activities of recreation centers and student centers into one common facility is emerging as a new development in college campus design. (EV)

Describes the award-winning design of 43 specialized educational facilities. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Describes the award-winning renovation of 29 educational facilities. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Describes the design of 23 ongoing school building projects. Includes construction details and photographs. (EV)

Details characteristics of good learning spaces and provides an overview of innovative models from campuses around the country. (EV)

Fernbrook Elementary School in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is designed with simplicity and flexibility. Interior walls can be torn down or moved around to accommodate future changes. The prototype design is expected to be used for at least four additional schools. (MLF)

Discusses the history of financing school construction, and the condition of America's school buildings, including the age of school buildings, the cost and consequences of deferred maintenance, and the relationship of educational program to facilities. (SR)

PAVE, the Education and Training Foundation, and the Home Builders Institute sponsor a national training model for builders. Carpentry: Qualified Framer Program being conducted in three pilot sites is a 26-week training program that to date has a 100 percent placement rate. (SK)

Examined young adult male patient (n=18) satisfaction with interior environments of three different in-patient drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities: renovated Elk's Club; hospital wing; and facility built for drug and alcohol treatment. Findings indicated satisfaction declined over four-week treatment period; familiar objects were missed;…

Claims that in school reform debates, the condition of facilities that will house the restructured schools is rarely discussed. Focuses on the school facility crisis, ways in which inadequate buildings affect schooling, planning strategies, the consequences of the facility/infrastructure crisis, and the cost of saving America's schools. (RJM)

Discusses practices that a college can use to outsource services and maximize the opportunity for financial and operational success. The importance of data gathering, consensus building, and goal setting are stressed followed by tips on the preparation and completion of Requests for Proposals and recommendations for contract administration. (GR)

School districts seeking an architect should know what they want, open up the selection process, decide on the importance of prior school-design experience, require a screening procedure with a standardized questionnaire, meet the project manager, make site visits, and probe deeply before signing contracts. (MLH)

Discusses how one school put the wasted space in its football stadium to use as meeting places for various district and community activities, a black box theater, and space for displaying student art. Playing field quality and high-tech amenities that enhance team coaching and play and the public's enjoyment of the sporting events are highlighted.…