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Whaley, Kanda W. – Learning, 1995
A former elementary school teacher shares suggestions for decorating a classroom on a low budget. The article includes tips for decorating bulletin boards and keeping them up-to-date, organizing workspaces and storing materials, and creating appropriate seating arrangements. (SM)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Furniture
College Planning & Management, 2000
Describes school library designs at four universities where each addresses different types of modernization needs. Described are designs that provide modern learning environments; knit the campus together without destroying architectural heritage of the school; compliments a 50's design while maximizing comfort, privacy, and group interaction; and…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement, Interior Design
Chan, Tak Cheung; Petrie, Garth – Educational Facility Planner, 2000
Examines how school design facilitates learning by complementing how the brain learns. How the brain learns is discussed and how an artistic environment, spaciousness in the learning areas, color and lighting, and optimal thermal and acoustical environments aid student learning. School design suggestions conclude the article. (GR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Interior Design
Smedstad, Mike – School Planning and Management, 1998
Discusses four factors in designing a school music room that satisfies student, teacher, and school needs. Explores acoustics in terms of cubic volume, room shape, sound isolation, acoustical treatment, and mechanical systems. Also examines the floorplan for space, traffic control, and access to related areas. Concluding comments address equipment…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Interior Design
Modern Schools, 1976
Examples of how open-plan systems allow architects both better flexibility and greater creativity. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Education, Interior Design, Junior High Schools
Zalesny, Mary D.; And Others – 1983
Both the social and physical aspects of the environment have been examined as causes of work behaviors and attitudes, but recent studies concerning the effect of open plan offices have shown inconsistent results. To assess the relative contributions of organizational level and the social and physical work environment in explaining employee…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Employees, Employment Level, Interior Design
Worts, Nancy; And Others – 1987
This courseware evaluation rates the Interior Design Simulator program developed by Orange Juice Software Systems. (This program--not contained in this document--allows the user to design a room of any shape with maximum dimensions of 14 x 26 feet.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area (furniture arrangement) and hardware…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Courseware, Furniture Arrangement
Keiser, Hugh M. – Progressive Architecture, 1974
In attempting to select an open plan furniture system for a client, architects compiled data on available systems, then set up a test area where the systems could be used and evaluated by the personnel. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Equipment Evaluation, Furniture, Interior Design
Ashley, Warren H. – Nation's Schools, 1974
A school architect offers planning guidelines for utilitarian, good-looking interior environments. (Author/DN)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Furniture, Color Planning, Educational Facilities
Appalachian State Univ., Boone, NC. – 1970
At an institute held in July 1970 at Appalachian State University four papers, reproduced here, discussed training in libraries. Louise Giles spoke about planning guidelines in "Planning Community College Library/Learning Resource Centers: The Key is Flexibility." Stephen F. McKeon presents his ideal for a library in "Living Room Library" which…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Design, Institutes (Training Programs), Interior Design
Ferguson, W. R. – 1973
This book is intended as a guide for people who are planning chemistry and physics research laboratories. It deals with the importance of effective communication between client and architect, the value of preliminary planning, and the role of the project officer. It also discusses the size and layout of individual laboratories, the design of…
Descriptors: Books, Chemistry, Design, Design Requirements
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Wright, Sharon – Journal of Home Economics, 1978
Planning home modification for disabled persons so that they can have maximum safety and independence after rehabilitation is an important part of their rehabilitation. A home planning rehabilitation consultant at New York University Medical Center presents steps in this process. (MF)
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Building Design, Design Requirements, Facility Improvement
Ball, Harold E.; Stark, Barry – College Store Journal, 1977
Methods for developing effective inventories for a college store art department are discussed and illustrated. Both on-campus course needs and needs prompted by the local community are considered. (LBH)
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Art Materials, Artists
Villecco, Marguerite – Journal of Architectural Education, 1977
Major findings are summarized of an investigation of energy design teaching in schools of architecture, which led to recommendations described in this article addressed to theoretical and inspirational models of design teaching, rather than to technical courses. Available from: ACSA, 1735 New York Ave., Washington, D.C. 20006. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Character, Architectural Education, Design Requirements
Lewman, Mike – Audiovisual Instruction, 1977
To make a Media Center or other school area more attractive, use super graphics painted on walls. Brief directions are included. (STS)
Descriptors: Institutional Environment, Interior Design, Learning Resources Centers, Painting (Industrial Arts)
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