Using simple materials, bold colors, and an exterior that complements its surroundings, this earthquake-proof school (enrollment: 460) cost $2.8 million. It has received numerous awards and enthusiastic response from administrators, teachers, students, and the community. (PB)

Results of two value engineering studies have shown that a review early in the design process can help save costs in school construction, maintenance, operation, and replacement. The value engineering concepts and technical manual are being presented throughout the state of Washington. (MLF)

Describes the use of wood-flanged trusses in a school gymnasium and auditorium designed to utilize local forest products. (WD)

Using three examples, illustrates how interior design for schools is moving away from an institutional appearance, using ideas, such as a main street/neighborhood look and student art work. Schools described are Ft. Recovery Elementary/Middle School in Ft. Recovery, Ohio; Detroit Country Day School in Beverly Hills, Michigan; and Ocotillo…

Describes the design of the University of Texas Austin's Seay Psychology and Child Development & Family Relationships building. With modern technique and materials, the Seay building adds to the established architectural language of the campus, offering a richly tactile structure and adjoining outdoor space embracing the tenets of successful…

Describes new approaches to gym design that demonstrate the gradual increase in sensitivity among designers to the ways in which gyms can be better used and provide a more enjoyable experience. (EV)

Describes the planning and design of King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, which provides students with opportunities to explore careers in health care and science through activities in the classroom and at hospital and science research sites. (EV)

Describes the design of the Gladys Sakowich Campus Center at Merrimack College and Stark Student Center at Briar Cliff University. (EV)

Contends that schools should be remodeled and new schools built so that they are child-oriented and aesthetically stimulating, as well as ecologically sound and educational in and of themselves. (EV)

Discusses key factors in designing an appropriate and successful recreational track, such as who will use it, how they will use it, how the design can enhance their experience, and how much of the building's budget will be allocated to it. (EV)

After briefly describing the educational advantages of wireless networks using mobile computers, discusses the technical, operational, financial aspects of wireless local area networks (WLAN). Provides examples of school facilities designed for the use of WLAN. Includes a glossary of WLAN-related terms. (Contains 12 references.)

Major ideas and implications discussed in the volume are used to pose a series of critical considerations regarding learning environment construction in the future. (EV)

Describes the metal roof system of Robert C. Cooley Middle School in Roseville, California, installed by Kodiak Roofing and Waterproofing Company as part of the school construction project. (EV)

The "1994 Directory of Architectural Firms in Schoolhouse Design" lists more than 50 architectural firms, many of which have dozens of completed school buildings to their credit. The general listing contains information about the firm, its design philosophy, the areas the firm serves, its services, and how much of its work is with schools. (Author)