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Peer reviewedPennybacker, Ed – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses issues addressed by OCLC in the construction of its new headquarters. Original design criteria and a retrospective appraisal of solutions are presented in the following areas: (1) structural requirements; (2) environmental considerations; (3) utilities; (4) fire protection; (5) security; and (6) workspace design. Essential design issues…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Facility Guidelines, Facility Planning
Direct linkJohnson, Christopher – American School & University, 2007
When students think about the obstacles they must overcome to get into a school, most probably are thinking in terms of SATs, ACTs or other entrance exams. However, for students with disabilities, the obstacles they face often are literal ones: manual doors. Accommodating those with disabilities or physical limitations is one reason for schools to…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Educational Facilities Improvement, School Construction, Educational Facilities Design
Peer reviewedDubin, Fred – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses the following aspects of the design of mechanical and electrical systems to meet the various requirements of libraries: (1) library planning teams; (2) raised floors; (3) lighting considerations; (4) air quality; (5) acoustics; and (6) climate controls. The importance of adaptability to meet future needs is stressed. (MES)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Building Systems, Climate Control
Download full textACTION, Washington, DC. Office of Equal Opportunity. – 1992
This handbook is designed to assist managers of ACTION grantee programs in evaluating the degree to which the needs of persons with disabilities are incorporated into their programs for physical accessibility of buildings and facilities. After a general discussion of self-evaluation principles and accessibility guidelines, a checklist is provided…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Building Design, Check Lists
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's Rebuild America EnergySmart Schools program provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. This document is part of the suite of products developed to promoteenergy efficiency…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
National Renewable Energy Lab. (DOE), Golden, CO. – 2002
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools provides school boards, administrators, and design staff with guidance to help them make informed decisions about energy and environmental issues important to school systems and communities. The design guidelines presented in this document outline high performance principles for the new or…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Climate, Design Requirements
Cotler, Stephen Richard – 1981
This catalog is intended to assist architects and college administrators to select products that help physically handicapped people lead lives free of architectural barriers. The product information, obtained directly from the manufacturers, is listed on comparative matrix sheets, that can be used to achieve the design recommendations. Products of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Building Design, Campus Planning
