A discussion of the architectural planning of libraries, with examples of the types of mistakes that have been made in specific libraries in the past and suggestions as to how these mistakes might be avoided in the future. (RM)

A discussion of the design principles that architects and planners call "Office Landscape, which is an attempt to incorporate a management concept into the total environmental system of a library. The goals of the management concept are to effect communication and to allow change. (RM)

A description of the remodeling of the library building. (RM)

A description of a branch library building. (RM)

A description of the new library building and the renovation of the old one. (RM)

Summarizes the 67 responses to a request for information on long-range library planning sent to all 76 university libraries of the Association of Research Libraries in January, 1969. (CC)

Characterizing "older library buildings" as those built prior to 1960, this article discusses special problems and challenges for the librarian and architect renovator, including building codes and new requirements of differing services. (EJS)

Designing fire protection into a building is complex; it requires effective coverage, an economical installation, and compliance with many regulations. (Author)

Program, structure, and mechanical system are handled as interlocking elements in a sports facility for Southern Illinois University. (Author)

Cites a directory of consultants concerned with the design needs of handicapped people and lists the names and addresses given for Arizona. (CWM)

The new student center at Trenton State College is situated on the walkway between the central campus and the commuter parking areas. The location brings resident and commuter students together. (Author/MLF)

Describes the Western Ridge Residence at Colorado College and Beard Hall at Wheaton College. The buildings feature multiple levels that take advantage of views and also help create a "homey" feeling. (EV)

Describes issues related to the use of modular (relocatable) classroom facilities. The Modular Building Institute (www.mbinet.org) provides information on modular buildings. (PKP)

Describes the design of Hungary's new German School of Budapest, recipient of the 2002 Building of the Year award from Hungary's government. (EV)

Using an empirical study of the semiconductor photolithographic alignment equipment industry, this paper shows that architectural innovations destroy the usefulness of established firms' architectural knowledge. Because this knowledge is embedded in the firms' structure and information-processing procedures, the destruction is hard to detect.…