An analysis and a critique of how remodeling and extension of the Rice University School of Architecture, by James Stirling, Michael Wilford, and Associates, fits into the campus plan and its eclectic style established early in this century. (Author/MLF)

Describes the design, initial construction and subsequent additions to the American Museum of Natural History. The museum's original building master plan, created over a century ago, is now 60 percent complete. (WB)

This paper provides information to public officials, state legislators, and the general public regarding the Institute's policy and initiatives on the development of environmental education legislation or regulation. It supports state legislation to establish environmental education programs at all levels of public and private education. Included…

Describes the Humanities Building at Rice University, the Health Sciences Center at Lake Sumter Community College, and the Norman S. and Lida M. Smith Academic Technology Center at Bentley College as examples of the importance of academic buildings in helping define campus image. Includes photographs. (EV)

The Louisiana Department of Education produces two curriculum guides for use in teaching Louisiana Studies at the eighth grade level. Very little information on Louisiana architecture is included. The Division of Historic Preservation proposed and obtained funds for a cooperative project between themselves and the Department of Education that…

Describes the design of the Carver Academy, a pre-K through eighth-grade school in the culturally diverse east side of San Antonio, Texas, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, consultants, suppliers, and cost, as well as floor plans and photographs. (EV)

Describes the design of Torgersen Hall, the new home for the Advanced Communications and Information Technology Center at Virginia Tech, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, consultants, and cost, as well as floor plans and photographs. (EV)

Provides a discussion on entrance designs to interest students in the history of architecture. Focuses on reasons why studying entrances is important. Includes pictures of four different entrances to show students the diversity of entrances and offer examples to give student ideas for their work. (CMK)

The major goal of the National Building Museum (Washington, DC) is to develop a more enlightened citizenry through information and communication about buildings in the United States. Specific activities of the museum are described. (RM)

Describes the design of the building named in the title, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, consultants, suppliers, and cost, as well as floor plans and photographs. Discusses how the modern structure fits into the historic campus. (EV)

Describes the design of the creative arts building named in the title, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, consultants, suppliers, and cost, as well as floor plans and photographs. Discusses how the modern structure fits into the campus. (EV)

This book looks at the architecture, landscaping and planning of college and university campuses as an art form. It explores the elements and principles that come together to make a successful campus and the importance of visual environment to the activity that takes place in it. A discussion of planning and campus components touches on libraries,…

The first public school in Anchorage, Alaska opened in 1915. These documents contain the architect and engineers' report about the restoration of that building. This Report of Phase I contains a history of the building, a description of the research methodology used, and detailed architectural and engineering data: a condition survey, suggestions…

Describes the design of the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center, a partnership institution aimed at nontraditional students, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, as well as a floor plan and photographs. (EV)

This report describes a 3-year project which used local architecture as a resource for teaching the arts and humanities at the secondary level. The project involved 24 Massachusetts high school teachers in art, social studies, industrial arts, and the language arts working with project staff. The teachers attended two week-long summer courses.…