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Peer reviewedZimring, Craig M.; Reizenstein, Janet E. – Environment and Behavior, 1980
Examines the status of postoccupancy evaluation, which is the study of the effectiveness of designed environments for their human users. Issues addressed include generality, breadth of focus, applicability, sponsorship, methodology, and future directions. (WB)
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Design Preferences, Design Requirements
Pitts, Francis Murdock – American Libraries, 1996
Describes the design philosophy of an architect who remodels and builds public libraries. Reviews the author's work on the Cohoes Public Library (New York) and the Saratoga Springs Public Library (New York). Discusses how architects create memorable public buildings by reading about and understanding sites, by working closely with communities, and…
Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Research, Building Design, Community Characteristics
