Several methods for formulating secondary school capacity are outlined. Consideration of the relationship between educational program and pupil capacity is emphasized. (MD)

Thirteen elementary school projects selected by the jury are featured in this section of the special issue. Descriptions are accompanied by photographs or drawings and some floor plans. (MLF)

Fourteen secondary school projects selected by the jury are featured in this section of the special issue. Descriptions are accompanied by photographs or drawings and some floor plans. (MLF)

Featured in this section of the special issue are 37 postsecondary projects selected by the jury. Descriptions, photographs or drawings, and some floor plans are included. (MLF)

Photographs and a brief discussion of how the Morris R. Williams Center for the Arts fulfills design requirements comprise this description of a building competed in 1983. (MJL)

The role that "furniture" or architectural items such as benches, waste receptacles, and lighting standards can play in defining the campus as an aesthetic unit is examined. The evolution of such objects that have proven pleasing, functional, and durable at the University of Michigan is shown. (Editor/LBH)

Nair discusses the "Learning Street," a now-frequent concept of modern school planning and design in terms of the multiple modalities of learning that today's schools must nurture. The author lists 18, including: (1) Independent study; (2) Peer tutoring; (3) Team collaborative work in small and mid-sized groups; (4) One-on-one learning with the…

This study investigated the following questions: (1) "What are the perceptions that elementary school principals have concerning the influence of interior design elements such as floor and wall coverings, lighting, flexibility, acoustics, color, texture, patterns, cleanliness, and maintenance on student achievement, teacher retention, and student…

The goal of this manual is to create a new generation of high performance school facilities in California. The focus is on public schools and levels K-12, althoughmany of the design principals apply to private schools and higher education facilities as well. High performance schools are healthy, comfortable, energy efficient, resource efficient,…

These guidelines present optional strategies to be considered in designing schools to be more energy efficient and sustainable. The guidelines are organized by the following design and construction process: site selection; selection of A & E design team; programming and goal setting; schematic design; design development; construction…

This report presents guidelines for use by architects, designers, and teachers in designing an environment that will complement and enhance the Montessori teaching method. The report provides a history of the Montessori Method, analysis of books written by Montessori and her followers, review of methods and settings, and a section containing…

This book examines the evolution of Ohio's educational institutions from one-room schoolhouses to modern educational campuses, reflecting Ohio's population growth and its shared culture and traditions. Ohio's heritage, pioneer settlers, immigrant diversity, and strategic location for westward migration are discussed. A unique perspective for…

This manual of facility guidelines examines the planning process and design features and considerations for public school fine arts programs in Maryland. Planning concepts and trends are highlighted followed by planning guidelines for dance, music, theater, visual arts, general education, and performance spaces. General design considerations…

This paper discusses five key issues in the design phase of a construction project that can improve the quality, cost, or time of construction. These five ways are: education specifications, design standards, prototype designs, value engineering, and selecting a qualified architect. To facilitate discussion, the background section of this paper…

This thesis examines what practices schools and school districts need to adopt if they want to apply sustainable design principles to their new schools and the benefits these design practices offer school communities. The paper argues that school districts will benefit from these design principles, and that these benefits will occur because…