To hold down construction costs of student housing, Brockport College decided on a fixed-cost competition, in which architects had to team up with contractors. The winning firm used a French industrialized building system and exterior panels of weathered steel to construct a village of 27 four-story buildings. (JG)

A profile of a Chicago (Illinois) architectural firm. Shown are an office building, a public library, an observatory, and two houses. (Author/MLF)

A modest, well-designed, community-based arts center for a nonprofit social service organization blends into the surrounding environment. (Author/MLF)

A projected learning center in an urban area will be a transitional home, part of an evolving effort to "de-institutionalize" the living environment of the blind and train them to become self-sufficient enough to lead normal lives. (Author/MLF)

The Swarthmore College music building and the St. Bede Abbey worship assembly building have similar cultural concern but have widely different design solutions. (Author/MLF)

Describes the design of the title building, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on the architects, manufacturers/suppliers, and construction team. Also includes the floor plan and photographs. (EV)

A recreational building at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, situated at the center of the campus adjoining the library, helps break down barriers traditionally maintained between the disciplines. (Author/MLF)

In the current period of questioning of architectural values and directions, the implications of energy use on form must be confronted sooner or later. Efforts by various practitioners at combining art and technology are shown. (Author/MLF)

The center--planned, funded, and run by Indians--proclaims an emerging pride in the Indian heritage, at the same time providing a place for ceremonial, cultural, social, and recreational activities. (Author/MLF)

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)