This guide sets forth requirements common to all good school construction which must be met and recommends additional procedures which can lead to a still better facility. It covers the construction of new buildings, of additions to or remodeling of existing structures, and the acquisition of buildings occupied or to be occupied by pupils. Information is presented under the following headings--(1) planning a successful school building program, (2) desirable features, (3) selecting a site, (4) modernization of existing schools, (5) plan preparation, filing, and approval, (6) design-space requirements, (7) ventilation, (8) heating, (9) air conditioning, (10) sanitation, (11) school plant safety, and (12) lighting. (FS)