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du Von, Jay – American Education, 1966
All across the country, landscaping and site development are coming to the fore as essential and integral parts of university planning and development. This reprint concentrates on the function of landscape architecture, and briefly examines some of the major responsibilities of the landscape architect in planning a campus. Included are--(1)…
Descriptors: Campus Planning, College Planning, Driveways, Educational Environment
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Architects, St. Paul, Minn. – 1968
In 1962 a re-evaluation of this high school's educational program indicated a need for massive change in its organization patterns; emphasis was to be on the individual student and his adaptability in a changing society. The new pattern of organization includes large and small group discussions, teacher teams, resource centers or learning…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Programs, Flexible Scheduling
National School Boards Association, Washington, DC. – 1974
Literature reviewed in this report is intended to help school boards reconsider conventional approaches to school facilities planning. A blueprint is presented for good relationships between decision-makers and architects, explaining a sequence for the planning and construction process and the roles each party should fulfill to work successfully.…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Bibliographies, Community Education, Community Schools
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Walker, Chauncey L.; Israeloff, Marcia A. – Journal of College and University Law, 1987
Institutional boards, administrators, and counsel must become informed about the expanding array of statutes, ordinances, and regulations concerning property of historical interest in order to cooperate constructively with community organizations and public agencies in raising funds, altering and removing existing buildings, and developing campus…
Descriptors: Facility Expansion, Fund Raising, Government School Relationship, Higher Education
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Gosselin, Heather; Johnson, Bob – Green Teacher, 1996
Building a pond in a schoolyard is a rewarding way to help boost local populations of amphibians, to increase the natural value of school grounds, and to serve as a locale for observing the life cycles of plants, invertebrates, and amphibians. This article outlines important considerations in designing and building a pond from siting through…
Descriptors: Amphibians, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Educational Facilities Design
Blythe, Chris – Pathways: The Ontario Journal of Outdoor Education, 1994
Once the function of an outdoor educational facility has been determined, a site inventory should examine the site's physical characteristics, soil types, vegetation, water resources, and wildlife. Provides suggestions on maximizing usage of the site while minimizing detrimental effects of site development and long-term environmental damage. (LP)
Descriptors: Camping, Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education, Ecological Factors
Glass, Thomas E. – School Business Affairs, 1995
Describes techniques to estimate costs to both physically improve a school facility and make it more educationally adequate. Discusses developing the space-utilization plan, designing for scheduling efficiency, and calculating costs for the site and specific facilities. (LMI)
Descriptors: Costs, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement
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Oblak, Jackie – Green Teacher, 2001
Outlines the necessary steps for designing a school wetland which include site assessment, estimating water volume, analyzing soil permeability, site design, and implementation. (PVD)
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Ecology, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1994
The selection and planning of sites appropriate for school facilities is a critical and complex undertaking. This publication describes the many factors to be considered during the process of site selection, planning, development, and use. The introduction stresses the importance of knowing the community or territory and the local school system.…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Cote, Lawrence S.; And Others – 1988
A case study reviewing the process of establishing Penn State Great Valley (the first permanent campus facility erected in a corporate park in the United States) is presented. This is a tangible symbol of the degree to which American universities are reaching beyond traditional boundaries to serve adult learners who are place bound and often well…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Continuing Education, Corporate Education
Brown, Lester R. – 1980
The paper explores how continuously expanding world demand for food, feed, and fuel is generating pressure to restructure agricultural land use. In addition, problems related to transfer of agricultural crop land to energy crops are discussed. The technology of energy crops has developed to the point where large-scale commercial production of…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Economic Development
HOLLY, C.E. – 1964
THIS REPORT REPRESENTS A GENERALIZED ANALYSIS OF FACTORS RELATED TO PLANNING AND BUILDING STATE SCHOOLS. THE FIRST SURVEY PHASE IS USED FOR DETERMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND PROGRAMS. THE RELATIONSHIPS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TO THE ARCHITECT AS WELL AS PUBLIC SUPPORT AND FINANCE CRITERIA ARE EXPLAINED IN THIS CHAPTER. SITE SELECTION AND…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Educational Equipment, Facility Guidelines, Fallout Shelters
Howard, Shirley R.; Iverson, Maynard J. – 1973
Ten lesson plans in the basic area of home beautification are included in the guide for use by teachers in planning and conducting youth or adult farmer classes. The major emphasis of this unit is on landscaping. The development of a landscape plan, plant identification and selection, landscape construction and maintenance, and flower specialty…
Descriptors: Adult Farmer Education, Adult Vocational Education, Curriculum Guides, Floriculture
Santa Monica Coll., CA. Office of Institutional Research. – 1998
This report contains the following seven parts: (1) Brief History of Santa Monica College (SMC), which summarizes SMC's vision and mission; (2) Development Concepts, which includes the purpose and process of the master plan, design and development principles, preferred concepts, and constituency meetings issues; (3) Final Proposed Master Plan,…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Needs
Greenhalgh, Lynn – Environmental Education, 1995
Describes a wildlife garden developed on school grounds which converted a large, derelict quadrangle into an outdoor classroom used by staff across the curriculum. The area was divided into various habitats including ponds, mini-woodlands, herb garden, hedgerows, wildflower meadow, and bird borders. Preparatory work and projects generated are…
Descriptors: British Infant Schools, Campus Planning, Ecology, Educational Environment
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