Structural, functional and design features are described for the Montessori School building of Stamford, Connecticut. Emphasis is given to the utilization of a precast concrete building system and the flexibility of the early learning center spaces. The report is heavily illustrated with photographs. (FS)

An introductory section includes information regarding the background and educational aspects of the study, and the collection and analysis of data. Consideration is then given to--(1) various factors affecting the cost of school buildings in Ceylon, and (2) standard building plans. The report shows how the cost of buildings for education in…

The school leaving age in England has been raised to sixteen years, which has created a need for additional facilities to accommodate the increased number of students at the secondary level. Practical suggestions are put forth for a range of buildings using standard components to provide extra teaching accommodation at secondary schools in need of…

General recommendations are set forth regarding aesthetics, acoustics, lighting, temperature control, location, and layout of the instructional media center. Consideration is given to spatial relationships, equipment and furnishings, and suggestions are included regarding basic and advance facilities for primary, middle and secondary schools. (FS)

Design and structural and functional features are described for Kirkwood Middle School of Houston, Texas. Special features are--(1) the open plan design, (2) movable walls, affording total flexibility, (3) a ramp system for vertical circulation, and (4) built-in planning for future growth. Diagrammatic representations are included throughout. (FS)

Present school plant problems of the Monroe County School system in Florida are reported in this document. The survey which revealed these problems also stimulated projection of building needs through 1970-71. Factors taken into consideration were school size, temporary buildings, portable buildings, pupil stations, desirable pupil capacity,…

Based on the findings of a comprehensive survey of Hawaii's public school system, educational specifications are presented for the Hahaione Valley area elementary schools. The educational specifications are organized into separate sections for each subject area. (FS)

This article describes a school which is the product of architectural design evolving from educational specifications. The building demonstrates the relationship of pupil learning to the component systems of the building design. Brief explanations and illustrations (from the planning and design stage) are made for an instructional materials…

THE FIELD OF SCHOOL PLANT PLANNING RESEARCH WAS SURVEYED TO DETERMINE THE SOURCES OF RESEARCH MATERIALS. THE SOURCES INCLUDED (1) DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS, (2) LIBRARIES AND COLLECTIONS, AND (3) PERIODICAL LITERATURE. THE STUDY FOCUSED ON SCHOOL FACILITIES AS THEY RELATE TO THE LEARNING PROCESS. SINCE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS WERE FOUND INADEQUATE, IT…

Energy conservation measures that can be effected in the architecture and engineering of new and existing school buildings are listed. Guidelines are also offered for general school operation and maintenance. (MLF)

A two-building arrangement with connecting walkways provides for separation or mixing of academic and vocational programs at the Pulaski County High School in southwestern Virginia. (Author/MLF)

A P/A architectural design award was given to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, for a planned expansion of the college of architecture. Two existing buildings will be incorporated in a complex that uses a tightly restricted area at the campus edge. (Author/MLF)

In the 1978 Architectural Display presented at ASBO's 64th Annual Meeting, eight awards were given in five categories: new school buildings of any type; additions to existing buildings; modernization of existing buildings; energy conservation measures in any school buildings; and landscaping of new or existing school buildings. (Author/MLF)

Attempts to identify features for lessening vandalism for consideration in the planning of educational facilities. Members of the National Association of School Security Directors were asked what features they would recommend in planning a new school building resistant to vandalism. 363 features in 24 major categories were identified as acceptable…

Years of research and experience have helped us develop the guidelines that may yet salvage the acoustically dim record of open plan schools. (Author/MLF)