Description, floor plan, and photographs of S. Bryan Jennings Elementary School near Orange Park, Florida, one of the most innovative educational facilities in the nation. (LLR)

Lists 28 architectural suggestions for efficient and practical design of the middle school. (LLR)

A brief discussion of the need for innovation in modern school design. (AA)

The educational environment is discussed from the standpoint of anthropometrics, system built schools, and color. (DB)

Challenges architects to design functional and aesthetic gymnasiums which can relate to the dramatic changes in physical education. (Author)

The total-electric school permits architects and designers to plan a more spacious building with aesthetic values -- plus flexibility. (Author)

Describes post-occupancy evaluation of school buildings in terms of its aims, principles, benefits, methods, timing, and results. Offers three examples illustrating the evaluation of educational facilities in New Zealand. (EV)

Describes Clark County, Nevada's use of prototype school designs to respond to its rapidly growing school population. The purpose of the prototypes is to simplify designs so that schools can be built quickly and minimize the time and expense that comes with variations. (EV)

Discusses how a collaborative partnership between facility designers and contractors can help solve school construction problems given the growing design complexities now being demanded. Various problematic design innovations are addressed, including the use of pods, quads, and community centers; and how these designs create opportunities for…

Provides three examples of how colleges and universities have designed their libraries to be campus showpieces as well as practical buildings that facilitate student learning. Includes floor plans and photographs. (GR)

Discusses three "information age" trends that have colleges and universities re-examining their campus infrastructure flexibility to support these wireless communication needs. Trends examined are information technology; increased demand for flexible, technology- focused teaching spaces; and increased systems' interconnectivity. (GR)

Highlights the design of Ichthus College in Rotterdam that includes a glassy atrium lined with informal work spaces, offices, and classrooms. Photos and floor plans are included. (GR)

Discusses why the construction movement towards energy efficient and ecologically friendly educational facilities in higher education is stalling and how education can turn things around. Evergreen State College's (Washington) commitment to environmental advocacy through the design of its Seminar II building is highlighted. (GR)

Describes how three colleges addressed their student services concept by grouping services in facilities that also include gathering space. Photos are included. (GR)