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Harkness, Sarah P. – AIA Journal, 1981
The sun makes its own terms, and they must be acknowledged. The response to these terms is apparent in sections of solar buildings used for high-density development or homes. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Architectural Research, Building Design, Heat Recovery
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Zimring, Craig M.; Reizenstein, Janet E. – Environment and Behavior, 1980
Examines the status of postoccupancy evaluation, which is the study of the effectiveness of designed environments for their human users. Issues addressed include generality, breadth of focus, applicability, sponsorship, methodology, and future directions. (WB)
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Design Preferences, Design Requirements
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Bennett, Neville; And Others – Education 3-13, 1980
The authors highlight some of the findings of their forthcoming book, "Open Plan Schools: Teaching, Curriculum, and Design," which will evaluate open plan schools in England. These schools now comprise over 10 percent of all primary schools. (KC)
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Evaluation Needs
White (E.H.) Co., San Francisco, CA. – 1979
Intended as a companion piece to volume 5 in the Method Series, Health Facilities Planning (CE 024 233), this sixth of six volumes in the International Health Planning Reference Series is a combined literature review and annotated bibliography dealing with health facilities planning for developing countries. The review identifies literature…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Architectural Research, Building Design, Climate