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| Building Research | 5 |
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Arnold, Christopher – Building Research, 1972
Presents the history of the URBS program and discusses the convertibility factor of the building system. (MF)
Descriptors: Building Systems, College Housing, Facility Planning, Flexible Facilities
Building Research, 1966
Comprehensive building systems are the result of industry's search for markets, clients' desire for shorter hours and lower costs, and the growing complexity of building technology which requires the architect to depend on industry for research and development. Certain questions are raised by this trend. Will industry dominate architecture? Can…
Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Programing, Building Design, Building Systems
Deppen, Robert W. – Building Research, 1973
Discusses factors that affect energy consumption and describes a variety of heat recovery devices that can be applied to many new or existing ventilation systems. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Building Systems, Climate Control, Design Requirements, Energy Conservation
Windheim, Lee Stephen – Building Research, 1973
A classification system for analyzing the dynamics of energy consumption in building components. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Building Systems, Classification, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness
Boice, John R. – Building Research, 1970
Discusses the School Construction Systems Development (SCSD) project, a system of mass produced facility components. The experience provided by the project should be of value to those using the systems approach to design and construction. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Programs, Design Requirements
