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Corgan, C. Jack – American School and University, 1972
Lighting mistakes can limit the effectiveness of the open plan school. One expert's advice along with two examples of lighting that works. (Author)
Descriptors: Facility Planning, Flexible Lighting Design, Interior Design, Lighting
McCoy, Esther – Progressive Architecture, 1972
A performing arts center projects the image of the theater itself as a stage set. (Author)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Architectural Character, Building Design, Dance
Nation's Schools, 1971
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Carpeting, Continuous Progress Plan, Educational Facilities Design
Stempinski, Sally Abney; Abraham, Bruce – Learning, 1983
A tour of four elementary schools illustrates how antiques, plants, child-sized furniture, and other design elements can transform school lobbies and hallways into warm, welcoming places for students. School environments like these encourage children's interest and sense of responsibility, besides adding to their comfort. (PP)
Descriptors: Corridors, Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Furniture Arrangement
Thomas, Phyllis Knapp – Library Journal, 1982
Describes three examples of the adaptation of an existing structure to meet library needs in Pennsylvania--a supermarket in Brookville, a Victorian residence in Franklin, and a bank in Haverford Township--noting location considerations, architect assistance, and library usage. Illustrations provided include floor plans. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Costs, Design Requirements

Malsam, Margaret – School Arts, 1980
Under the guidance of an artist-in-residence, students at Stuckey Elementary transformed a corner of their library/media center into a fantasy reading nook with soft sculpture fabric landscapes, and foam furniture designed to look like clouds. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Elementary Education, Fantasy, Interior Design
American School and University, 1979
Dormitories at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire; the entire Tulsa Junior College, Oklahoma; and a student center at Northwestern College, Iowa; are examples of buildings converted from other functions into college facilities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Dormitories, Educational Facilities Improvement, Facility Guidelines

Coldwell, Roger – Higher Education Review, 1976
In seminar situations, more informed decisions might be made as a result of verbal exchanges if a free flow of ideas is possible, but this study suggests that status structures deter development towards sound logical conclusions. Status hierarchies occur, and periods of useless oratory support status systems at the expense of educational aims. The…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Communication Problems, Furniture Arrangement, Higher Education
Demas, Sam; Scherer, Jeffrey A. – American Libraries, 2002
Discusses library buildings and their role in building community. Reviews current design trends, including reading and study spaces; collaborative workspaces; technology-free zones; archives and special collections; cultural events spaces; age-specific spaces; shared spaces; natural light and landscapes; and interior design trends. (LRW)
Descriptors: Age Groups, Archives, Building Design, Cultural Activities
Ramondetta, June – Learning, 1989
The article describes ways to encourage effective classroom computer use. Setup of the computer corner is crucial. A friendly corner should include things like explanatory posters, disk boxes, a digital clock, earphones, a timer, chairs, and a wheeled cart. A sign-up sheet encourages efficient scheduling, which is also critical. (SM)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Equipment
Grey, Billie J. – American Libraries, 1992
Argues that the key to a successful move to a new facility for a library is advance planning, and suggests practical ways to make a smooth library transition to a new or newly renovated space. (LAE)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Improvement, Interior Design, Library Collections
Hudson, Pegge Price – Educational Facility Planner, 1993
Success of a new educational facility is based on consistent vision and focus between the owner and the architect/interior designer. (MLF)
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Educational Equipment, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education
Bigger, Alan S.; Bigger, Linda B. – College Planning & Management, 1998
Offers 10 tips for renovating or building school washrooms that enhance user satisfaction while making them easier to maintain. Tips cover all aspects of school washroom design and highlights the following elements of effective washroom design development: user input; ease of maintenance; accessibility; and functionality. (GR)
Descriptors: Ceilings, Educational Facilities Improvement, Flooring, Guidelines

Reich, Rebecca; Bradley, John – Canadian Acoustics/Acoustique Canadienne, 1998
Investigates conditions relating to the maximum useful-to-detrimental sound ratios present in classrooms and determining the optimum conditions for speech intelligibility. Reveals that speech intelligibility is more strongly influenced by ambient noise levels and that the optimal location for sound absorbing material is on a classroom's upper…
Descriptors: Acoustic Insulation, Acoustical Environment, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education

Cohen, Andrew – Athletic Business, 1998
Explores locker-room design concepts that can be used to accommodate multipurpose athletic facilities and make the locker room more efficient and user friendly. Spaces are described that can be added to the typical locker room that will complement expanding facility functions. (GR)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Planning, Higher Education, Interior Design