Design features are described for school shop facilities. Some general requirements common to most workshops are discussed; and specific design information is provided for general woodwork, general metalwork, and combined wood and metalwork facilities. The grouping of the workshop crafts and their relation to other parts of the school are also…

A directory of new school buildings in Pennsylvania with open-space construction and those which recently renovated or built a new wing designed for open-concept teaching is provided. Entries are arranged by county, and with counties by school district. School address, contact person (and his/her address and telephone number), and a brief…

THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND THIS REPORT IS THAT ARCHITECTS ALONE CANNOT EFFECTIVELY CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WITHOUT EDUCATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS WHICH ARE SUITED TO THE CURRICULUMS CONCERNED. SPECIFICATIONS FOR COLLEGES CAN BE DEVELOPED BEST BY THOSE WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM. THUS, THERE IS A NEED TO DEVELOP…

A number of conventional products are used in imaginative ways to provide solar heating at Denver Community College's North Campus. (Author/MLF)

Folding partitions and multipurpose spaces meet flexibility needs at two new schools in Allief, Texas. (Author/MLF)

Two new schools, Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. and the Old West End Junior High School in Toledo, Ohio, are described, along with a light fixture that converts an incandescent fixture to fluorescent light. (Author/MLF)

Describes the process of designing the educational facility. Observations about the total design activity relate the need for the integration of educational programs with a thorough understanding of basic design principles. (MLF)

Three architectural firms propose possible solutions to the problem of integrating daylight and artificial light in a library/media center. Illustrations are provided. (DCS)

A well-written school design contract can protect both the school board and the architect. The language of the "Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect," provided by the American Institute of Architects, can be expanded to include terms written specifically for the owner's protection. (MLF)

Describes spatial, pedagogical, and psychological dimensions of the pottery studio as an art learning environment. Contends that the art learning environment, at its deeper levels, is determined by the philosophic meanings and underlying attitudes of student and instructor as conveyed in their speech and writing. (RM)

When completed, the planned Greeley Elementary School will be able to accommodate any future changes in enrollment and technological developments, while maintaining a constant energy efficient heating and cooling operation. (Author/MLF)

Instead of one architect's design, the school board had three to choose from, resulting in a better building at less cost. (Author/MLF)

From an educational perspective, involving students in school design provides a rich learning experience. Students must reflect on the world around them and develop practical solutions to everyday problems. Design-based activities make them think about the learning environment, prompting them to consider where and why they learn best. Such…

This guide teaches educators how to write effective educational specifications. It states that all educational specifications should attempt to: (1) Involve educators and community representatives in the definition of educational needs; (2) Enable school planners to better understand the purposes of the facility; (3) Help the designers to create a…

Educational Commissioning[TM] is a new concept in school planning that refers to a process through which teachers, students and even parents and community partners are educated as to the design intent of a newly constructed school facility. The objective of educational commissioning is to provide all occupants with the necessary knowledge to use…