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Wolfskill, Lyle A.; And Others – 1981
This manual, developed by the Agency for International Development and used by the Peace Corps, explains how to build homes made of earth. Information came from reports, books, and articles from many countries, coupled with research by soil engineers at Texas A & M University. It is presented in the most nontechnical format possible. The…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
Dore, Christopher D. – 1989
The Bilingual Education Act of 1968 and the Indian Education Act of 1972 have brought Navajo education into a new period, characterized by a return to a more traditional curriculum, within the parameters of the bicultural life ways of the contemporary Navajo. This document addresses the issue of designing educational facilities that contribute…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Biculturalism, Building Design
Ministry of Education, Bangkok (Thailand). – 1990
In 1987, a project was initiated in Thailand to develop a prototype to be used as a standard design for the construction of rural secondary schools in all areas of the country. The project had three objectives: (1) to derive architectural designs for classroom and auxiliary buildings that could be constructed within available budgets and would be…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Programs, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Planning
Constantinos, Fecadu – 1988
This report deals with school building construction utilizing technology carried out by the Lutheran World Service/Rangpur Dinajpur Rehabilitation Service in Bangladesh. The purpose was to develop an alternative design for primary school constructions. The design, construction, and multipurpose use of the school buildings are described. Appended…
Descriptors: Blueprints, Building Design, Community Involvement, Construction Materials
Brubaker, C. William – 1985
School design is influenced by four major factors: the education program, the community site, education technology, and building technology. Schools of the future are discussed in relation to the factors affecting school design. It is probable that future schools will be involved in a broader spectrum of programs and will serve a more diverse…
Descriptors: Building Design, Community Colleges, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Planning
O'Brien, E. – 1977
Describing implementation procedures for an open educational approach in a rural English middle school (Necton Middle School located 25 miles outside Norwich, England), this paper presents the philosophies of the school's Head Mistress as she reflects upon the first year of operation. Emphasizing community involvement and sensitivity to the human…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Building Design, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness
Perry, Kathryn Senn; Moore, Gary T. – 1981
Guidelines for planning child care services and information about employer-related child care services are presented as an aid to employers, union leaders, and employee groups. Guidelines are provided for (1) planning child care involvement (setting up a task force, doing a needs assessment and a cost analysis, and choosing from the various forms…
Descriptors: Building Design, Day Care Centers, Employer Employee Relationship, Facility Planning
Stuttgart Public Schools, AR.
This curriculum guide is designed for group instruction of secondary agricultural education students enrolled in one or two semester-long courses in elements of farm and building layout. The guide presents units of study in the following areas: (1) sketching and drawing equipment, (2) gothic lettering, (3) layout of a standard sheet, (4) job…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Blueprints, Building Design
HOROWITZ, HAROLD – 1967
THIS IS AN EDITED AND SOMEWHAT CONDENSED VERSION OF AN EARLIER ARTICLE DESCRIBED IN AN ABSTRACT EF 001 460. ADDITIONAL GRAPHIC MATERIAL INCLUDES--(1) PROXIMITY/ACCESS CHART, (2) MILEAGE CHART OF INTERRELATION OF SPACES/PROXIMITY FOR A RESIDENCE, AND (3) AN INTERACTION MATRIX OF PERSONNEL AND ACTIVITIES FOR A MEDICAL FACILITY. THIS ARTICLE IS A…
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Building Design, College Buildings, Controlled Environment
Courage Center, Minneapolis, Minn. – 1980
The document contains 10 papers from a conference designed to establish the relationship between individual creativity and personal development by demonstrating methods for stimulating creativity and the arts among people with disabilities. Entries include the following titles and authors: "The Sheltered Workshop as a Creative Enterprise" (L.…
Descriptors: Art Expression, Attitudes, Building Design, Commercial Art
HANEY, JOHN B.; MCINTYRE, CHARLES J. – 1967
A PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN TO DEVELOP A CAMPUS ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT IN TERMS OF THE NECESSARY STAFF, SPACE, FACILITIES, BUDGET, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. AN EQUALLY IMPORTANT, CONCURRENT TASK WAS TO INVOLVE THE FACULTY IN PLANNING FOR THE USE OF…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Building Design, College Planning, Curriculum Research
Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, DC. – 1968
Legislation affecting the handicapped enacted during the Second Session of the 90th Congress (1968) is presented along with tabular data on the legislative history of each law. Laws relating to education are the Vocational Education Amendments, Higher Education Amendments, Early Education Assistance, and To Increase the Size of the Board of…
Descriptors: Building Design, Education, Exceptional Child Services, Geriatrics
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Public Instruction, Harrisburg. – 1967
A SET OF PROCEDURES, GUIDELINES, AND FORMS USED BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR PLANNING SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS. THE SET RANGES FROM PROJECT APPLICATIONS TO FINAL COSTS AND REIMBURSEMENTS, AND INCLUDES ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS, COMPONENT SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT EVALUATION, INSPECTIONS AND SITE SELECTION. (FO)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Costs, Educational Finance
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. – 1961
Topics of economical designing and planning are examined in both general and specific terms. Diagrams and photographs illustrate general conditions and principles while the text outlines criteria and provides specific suggestion. Subjects covered include--(1) building design fundamentals, (2) cost comparisons, (3) efficient design, (4) basic plan…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Classroom Design, Construction Costs
Jones, Michael A. – 1978
The book sets forth Illinois environmental accessibility standards for disabled persons based on observation and interview data. Photographs, drawings, and detailed floor plans are included in sections dealing with human data (including space requirements for maneuvering wheelchairs, color blindness, incontinence, and severe auditory or visual…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Building Design, Construction Materials, Design Requirements
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