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Koncelik, Joseph – Journal of Architectural Education, 1977
A course on design for aging populations, developed at Ohio State University, is described. Student-team projects included designs for an upgraded signage system for apartment dwellers, outdoor furniture, and recreational area in a nursing home. (LBH)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Architectural Education, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
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Allen, Walter C. – Library Trends, 1987
This extensive bibliography on library building includes 15 categories: bibliography; background; general; planning teams; building programs; alternatives to new buildings; academic libraries; public libraries; school libraries; special libraries; site selection; interior planning and equipment; maintenance; security; and moving. (MES)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design, Construction Programs
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Oldham, Greg R.; Rotchford, Nancy L. – Administrative Science Quarterly, 1983
Data collected from 114 clerical employees in 19 offices related objective office characteristics to employee attitudes and behaviors by focusing on interpersonal, job-related, and environmental dynamics. (JW)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Interior Design, Interior Space, Job Satisfaction
Yee, Roger, Ed. – 2002
This book presents examples of the United States' most innovative new educational facilities for decision makers developing educational facilities of the future. It showcases some of the most recent and significant institutional projects from a number of the United States' top architecture and design firms. The architecture and interior design…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Campus Planning, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Design
Department for Education and Employment, London (England). Architects and Building Branch. – 1992
The legal requirement that special needs students have access to a balanced and broadly based curriculum carries implications for accommodation in special schools. This document offers advice and guidance on the provision of accommodation which takes account of the special educational needs of the pupils, and also explains those factors relating…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Office of Educational Facilities. – 1996
This document contains information, photographs, and floor plans of many of Florida's new elementary through high school facilities occupied in 1996. Each entry lists the facility's type, building size, student capacity, and general structural information. Also provided is information on the facility's total construction cost; the architects and…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Flooring
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Office of Educational Facilities. – 1997
This document contains information, photographs, and floor plans of many of Florida's new elementary through high school facilities occupied in 1997. Each entry lists the facility's type, building size, student capacity, and general structural information. Also provided is information on the facility's total construction cost; the architects and…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Flooring
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. Office of Educational Facilities. – 1998
This document contains information, photographs, and floor plans of many of Florida's new elementary through high school facilities occupied in 1998. Each entry lists the facility's type, building size, student capacity, and general structural information. Also provided is information on the facility's total construction cost; the architects and…
Descriptors: Construction Costs, Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Flooring
American School and University, 1974
The Anaheim Union High School District in California purchased a retail-selling market, with three acres under one roof, and converted it into a high school and district administrative headquarters. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Improvement
American School and University, 1973
Illustrated article describing an educational park facility designed to make each student proud to identify with his chosen trade, to understand its relevancy in a cooperative effort, and to realize its importance to the community -- through the use of bold color and supergraphics.'' (Author/EA)
Descriptors: Career Education, Color Planning, Educational Parks, Interior Design
Jenkins, William A.; Shoaf, Lawrence G. – American School and University, 1973
Discusses nine of the most serious limitations of the office landscape concept: status screens, noise level, privacy problem, hazard control, security, unjustifiable changes, thermal environment, storage, and future planning. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Facility Planning, Flexible Facilities, Interior Design
Birren, Faber – AIA Journal, 1972
Discusses recent research on how light and color affect bodily functions. (Author)
Descriptors: Color Planning, Controlled Environment, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Beilis, Michel – Training and Development Journal, 1972
Article stresses the effect of physical environment on a conference's success or failure. Further research into what constitutes the best setting and how to achieve it is urged. More study is also needed of how individuals at conferences interact with each other and with the physical setting. (PD)
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Behavior Change, Communication Problems, Conferences
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Abdoo, Frank B. – Music Educators Journal, 1981
Presents techniques for evaluating the acoustics (reverberation time, and standing waves and resonance phenomena) of a band performance room. Gives instructions for building and placing inexpensive baffles (free-standing, portable sound barriers) to correct room defects. (SJL)
Descriptors: Acoustic Insulation, Acoustical Environment, Applied Music, Bands (Music)
Goodman, Alberta – Community College Frontiers, 1979
Discusses the importance of faculty office decor in establishing friendly, communicative relations between students and instructors. Recalls examples of furniture arrangement and wall decorations and provides comments from selected instructors. (JP)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Furniture Arrangement, Interior Design
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