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Rydeen, James E. – American School Board Journal, 1993
School design must reflect deep-seated changes in educational practices such as using outcome-based education, reorganizing traditional grade structures, grouping students in "houses," and mainstreaming handicapped children. Describes designs for five school buildings that are intended to enhance and undergird what goes on in classrooms.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Chan, Tak Cheung; Ledbetter, David B. – School Business Affairs, 1998
Uses space problems of a 15-year-old South Carolina middle school to illustrate the importance of a proper facility-design process. Planning principles such as change of space function, flexibility, accommodation of technology, structural quality, adequate supervision, and proper maintenance should be revisited. Time is a good test of design and…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Flexible Facilities, House Plan
Olson, Renee – School Library Journal, 1996
Discusses the design of combined school/public libraries and includes the views of three high school librarians and two elementary school librarians who helped create combined libraries. Topics include physical design issues, including entrances, lighting, and location; funding; cost benefits; contracts; signage; and parking. (LRW)
Descriptors: Building Design, Contracts, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Design
Design Cost Data, 2002
Describes the building design of the athletic student center named in the title, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team; a general building description; and a case study of construction costs and specifications. Also provides the floor plan and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Catholic Schools, Construction Costs
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Learning By Design, 2002
Describes the buildings of two combined middle/high schools, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects and design team, a general building description, and general construction costs and specifications. Also provides a rough site plan and photographs. (EV)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Plans, Construction Costs
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Learning By Design, 2002
Describes the buildings of seven school facilities (including a private school for young children and a community college student center), including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects and design team, a general building description, and general construction costs and specifications. Also provides a…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Innovation, Building Plans, Community Colleges
Dautremont-Smith, Julian, Comp. – Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, 2006
This paper includes almost 250 stories about higher education institutions that are leading the way to a sustainable future. It is organized into 8 chapters covering: Institutional Change; Education & Outreach; Social Responsibility; Green Building; Energy & Climate; Food & Agriculture; Transportation; Waste, Water, Procurement, and Landscaping.…
Descriptors: Organizational Change, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Colleges
Gregg, Joe; Persichitte, Kay – 1992
To make effective use of a two-way interactive distance education system, classroom design should be a primary consideration. A properly designed classroom will enhance content objectives and increase acceptance of this type of instructional delivery. This paper describes key considerations for optimal design. Construction considerations include…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication
Roger Tory Peterson Inst. of Natural History, Inc., Jamestown, NY. – 1990
This report describes a 1989 leadership round-table discussion at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in New York, which promotes emotional and intellectual linkages between people, especially children, to nature. The document includes the keynote remarks of three speakers along with some administrative guidelines for nature centers. Conservation…
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Discovery Learning, Educational Facilities Design
Ohde, Roger R. – 1977
This dissertation examines various characteristics of 79 Iowa public high schools reporting success or failure in the use of flexible modular scheduling (FMS), based on questionnaire responses. FMS schools were defined as having a daily schedule of more than 14 modules and using either variable class times, large group, small group, or independent…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Discipline Problems, Educational Facilities Design, Flexible Scheduling
Sledge, George W.; And Others – 1980
This publication presents information and suggestions for providing adequate buildings and facilities for vocational agriculture/agribusiness education programs. Parts 1 and 2 are devoted to effective need assessment and long-range planning of the facilities on the basis of local comprehensive instructional programs. Part 3 addresses factors to…
Descriptors: Agribusiness, Agricultural Education, Building Plans, Classroom Design
Robinson, Donald W., Ed.; And Others – 1980
This collection of papers resulted from a series of retreats, seminars, and colloquia held to help the Oklahoma State University Dean's Grant project increase involvement among regular education faculty in the education of handicapped children and youth. The series also sought to generate an increased level of coordination and communication among…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Childrens Literature, Classroom Techniques, Court Litigation
SMITH, NILA BANTON – 1967
THE PARADOXES AND PROMISES OF TOMORROWS READING INSTRUCTION ARE PROJECTED AND ANALYZED. CURRENT AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREAS OF TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION, CHEMISTRY, PSYCHOLOGY, AND MEDICINE ARE DISCUSSED IN LIGHT OF THE IMPACT THESE INNOVATIONS WILL MAKE ON SOCIETY. THE CHANGES IN EDUCATION IN GENERAL AND IN THE TEACHING OF READING IN…
Descriptors: Business Responsibility, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Change, Educational Facilities Design
Oklahoma State Dept. of Education, Oklahoma City. – 1979
The underground school offers several advantages. Preliminary studies in Oklahoma have shown that these schools perform exceptionally well as learning environments. The lack of noise and distractions helps teachers keep the attention of their students. Underground structures can protect people against a broad range of natural and man-made…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Building Plans, Climate, Construction Costs
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ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Management, Eugene, OR. – 1979
The twelve items in this annotated bibliography on energy use in the schools are entries in the ERIC system. Most of the publications and articles cited highlight techniques for conserving energy in existing school buildings. Some publications center on building energy efficient schools. Other topics touched on include economy in school…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Building Design, Bus Transportation, Computer Oriented Programs
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