Factors for consideration by an industrial education planning committee are discussed. Selection, purchasing, and storage of new types of equipment and supplies, in addition to students' project storage, are noted as worthy of consideration in planning the shop facility. Planning factors for the various types of industrial arts laboratories are discussed with reference to suggestions relating to room sizes and relationships to other programs. Shop architecture specifications are presented for auxiliary rooms and facilities, heating and ventilation, plumbing, and lighting. A bibliography is included. (FS)