This dissertation blends architectural history with disability studies to better understand the social construction of disability during childhood in the early twentieth century. Open-air schools and classes emerged as an educational experiment in the United States in 1904 and were abandoned by 1945. These spaces sought to improve the education of…

In this article, Jennifer Jones describes how at Pine Street School in New York City, they have dispensed with the traditional industrial model of schooling and are looking ahead to the future. The entire school was designed with optional learning environments. Jones describes innovative elements from varied seating (floor cushions, modular…

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS ARE CHANGING THEIR TEACHING METHODS AND THEIR BUILDING DESIGNS. TEACHERS WILL WORK IN TEAMS, AND STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE MORE INDIVIDUALIZED FORMS OF INSTRUCTION. STUDENTS WILL ASSUME MUCH OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF WELL-STOCKED LIBRARIES AND INDEPENDENT STUDY SPACES. HIGH SCHOOLS WILL OPERATE…

The first of a two-volume report discusses building laws and construction code provisions for the physically handicapped under Public Law 90-480 within New York city and state. An initial section presents excerpts and explanations of Federal laws along with the specifications of the American National Standards Institute for making buildings…

"Working Paper 1" is the first publication of the Center for Advanced Research in Urban and Environmental Affairs of Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture and Planning. It sets out the results of a year-long study made by the Center of the Christopher Street Federal Archive Building, an important landmark of New York's…

A cross section of urban community leaders participated in developing the design plan for this college. The major consideration is to provide a viable, stimulating environment on a limited urban site. (MLF)

THE SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATION OF BOULDER CITY'S DIVISIBLE AUDITORIUM ARE PRESENTED. IN 1956, WITH THE THREAT OF A SHARP ENROLLMENT INCREASE, CONSULTANTS WERE BROUGHT IN TO BOULDER CITY TO DEVELOP SPECIFICATIONS FOR A PROPOSED NEW BUILDING. THE POTENTIAL NEED FOR MORE INSTRUCTIONAL SPACE HAD TO BE RECONCILED WITH THE EXISTING NEED FOR AN…

Describes an extensive $12.5-million renovation of Public School 157 in New York City, which was designed in 1907. Discusses issues faced in the historical preservation. Includes photographs. (EV)

Concepts and practices employed in Third World countries for conserving space and energy in urban areas are described. Suggestions are offered for applying some of these ideas to an apartment complex on Roosevelt Island, New York. (GC)

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

AT THE END OF WORLD WAR II, ENGLAND EXPERIENCED A SHORTAGE OF TRADITIONAL BUILDING MATERIALS WHILE HAVING TO FACE THE PROBLEM OF PROVIDING MORE THAN 1 MILLION PLACES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN IN 7 YEARS. IN 1946, THE COUNTY OF HERTFORDSHIRE BEGAN USING PREFABRICATED STANDARDIZED MATERIALS FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION TO MEET THIS NEED. STANDARDIZATION HAS SO…

This monograph presents papers from the 2000 Mayors' Institute on City Design and the public forum that followed it. Essays include: "Schools for Cities: Urban Strategies" (Sharon Haar); "Reenvisioning Schools; The Mayors' Questions" (Leah Ray); "Why Johnny Can't Walk to School" (Constance E. Beaumont); "Lessons…

Examines how rising energy costs will affect school planning in general and urban school planning in particular. It discusses the energy crisis, the energy consumption by schools, and the potential for energy conservation in education. Also describes a project to be undertaken in New York City to determine ways of conserving energy in that city's…

THE DESIGN OF THE HEATHCOTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WAS INVESTIGATED IN TERMS OF THE SCHOOL'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATIONS IN DESIGN, AND SPECIAL FEATURES OF INTEREST. THE PLANNERS OF HEATHCOTE WERE COMMITTED TO TWO FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION--ONE DEALING WITH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH CHILDREN LEARN BEST, THE OTHER DEALING…

Presents an exerpt from the text and illustrations of "Building and Learning," an exhibition of the physical development of school buildings initiated to provide historical context for the "New Schools for New York" project by the Architectural League/Public Educational Association. The exerpt provides a sample of public…