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Danzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the unique perspective that the built environment brings to the study of history. Presents questions that can be used to analyze a building to examine identification, form, function, and impact. Suggests that studying a building is like conducting a micro study of the development of a society. (DK)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Built Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Pewewardy, Cornell; May, Paul G. – Winds of Change, 1992
The architectural design of Mounds Park All-Nations Magnet School (St. Paul, Minnesota) incorporates cultural symbols representing the Native American worldview and Medicine Wheel Circle beliefs, as well as design elements from aboriginal housing styles, and colors and sculptured elements that reinforce the relationship of nature to building. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Architectural Character, Building Design
Ham, Jan – TIES: The Magazine of Design and Technology Education, 1998
Project offers grades 3-8 students hands-on design practice creating built environments to solve a society-based architectural problem. Students plan buildings, draw floor plans, and make scale models of the structures that are then used in related interdisciplinary activities. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Architecture, Building Design, Built Environment
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Winchell, Dick – WICAZO SA Review, 1991
Reviews "Native American Architecture," by Nabokov and Easton, an encyclopedic work that examines technology, climate, social structure, economics, religion, and history in relation to house design and the "meaning" of space among tribes of nine regions. Describes this book's use in a college course on Native American architecture. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Reservations, American Indians
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Cardinal, Douglas J. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1998
A Native Canadian architect talks about his building projects, how they were influenced by his cultural traditions and the teachings and advice of the Elders, the spiritual nature of creativity, giving a building power by designing it as a living being, and linking tradition with the latest technological tools. (SV)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Architects, Architecture, Building Design
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Wagner, Michael – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Presents an interview with Dr. Harold P. Geerdes, world-renowned music facility planner, acoustician, and music professor. Dr. Geerdes discusses the different characteristics of rehearsal spaces and concert halls as well as the importance of interior materials and design. He also provides some easy and inexpensive tips for schools. (MJP)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Architecture, Auditoriums
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Mounkhall, Thomas – Social Science Record, 1994
Contends that a building can be a visual history book. Discusses the use of architecture as a way of teaching global studies, technological change, and social studies skills. Includes four figures and suggested ancillary activities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Built Environment, Course Content
Wesenberg, Gretchen; Dempsey, John G. – Facilities Manager, 1998
Suggests that using a single consultant instead of multiple architectural and engineering firms in renovation and construction projects will lower costs and add value for improved functionality for university programs. Details the process the University of Rochester followed in selecting, retaining, and using a consultant. (RE)
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Built Environment, Construction (Process)