A primer on school design prepared to serve as a review of educational change and architectural consequences. Major themes underlying reforms in education are discussed, teaching and alternative learning arrangements are reviewed, and the interrelation of school activities are examined. The current educational scene is reviewed in an attempt to…

A profile of a high school is presented in which the building design features provided versatile interior space and provisions for future expansion. In briefly describing the educational bases of the building design, two items are emphasized--(1) why the school was designed as it was, and (2) how it was designed and built. Schematics and…

Profiles are presented of several vocational-technical schools and colleges designed to provide large, flexible, well-equipped, comfortable, efficient, teaching and learning spaces. Each demonstrates a conscious effort to fulfill the following requirements--(1) a logical relationship between classroom instruction areas and shop or laboratory…

A profile is presented of an urban elementary school in which the building design is based on the idea of joint occupancy--the combined use of the building as a school and a public housing project. The description of the educational bases of the design emphasizes why the school was designed as it was and how it was designed and built. Schematics…

The compact school, generally defined as a brick structure with a flexible interior and natural light admission of skylights, domes, clearstories and interior courtyards, emerged from the new educational programs. Evaluation of the compact school design includes--(1) appraisals and reactions to the physical environment, (2) explanations of the…

The guide emphasizes methods of planning rather than making special recommendations. Business education facilities of primary concern are junior and senior high schools or four year schools. The need for the cooperation of state planning agencies with local officials is mentioned. Noise factors, related activities and space allocations are among…

Information and recommendations are presented to assist school planners in designing facilities for physics. Emphasis is given to design features related to the conduct of laboratory experiments by students, television teaching of physics, new physics courses, classroom demonstrations, equipment storage and preparation areas, and combined…

Designed to be a working guideline for educators developing academic specifications and user requirements for the K-6 schools in metropolitan Toronto, this report has three major divisions. Part 1 contains material on the aims and objectives of education, the teaching-learning process, curriculum, and current educational trends. Part 2 relates the…

The main trends are summarized of the current practices in the design and planning of modern primary schools. Several of the recent developments in design are--(1) the educational approach to design, (2) new plan forms, (3) new methods of plan analysis, (4) site analysis and design, and (5) new attitudes toward the design of communal spaces,…

The experience that England has gained in school building renovation projects is presented. Several of the general principles and practical considerations of a remodeling policy are discussed briefly. These are followed up with case studies of a girls' high school and five primary schools. The development plan, planning considerations, treatment…

This bulletin discusses the use of color in school buildings and describes those colors specifically designed for use in schools. Part I discusses the difficulty of using color in physical environments where many different and often conflicting needs must be met, encourages the systematic consideration of these needs, and suggests principles or…

This document reviews the literature on general specifications for elementary and secondary schools. Most of the reviewed reports recommend a sequence of activities for developing school facilities that includes: (1) formulation of educational objectives, (2) school plant survey, (3) architectural involvement and planning, (4) program…

Describes and illustrates some innovative programs and facilities that interrelate school design with the larger concerns of the community. (MLF)

Compares the large school district with the small school district in terms of educational costs, student achievement and educational administration. (RK)

Suggestions for developing procedures prior to the implementation of local school control plans were discussed. (Author/RK)