This report on water receptacles argues that, in building planning, drinking fountains and classroom sinks should not be afterthoughts. Choices must meet aesthetic demands while fulfillling maintenance requirements. (JF)

This article discusses the obstacles confronted while planning and building a free school. (PD)

Describes central administration buildings in Houston, Texas; Mason, Michigan; and Wilmette, Illinois. (JF)

Describes the first school in Elgin's program of building to replace 19th century facilities and to accomodate the steady increase in enrollments. (JF)

Considered the need Poland has for a collective memory of its past, a history by which it can grow again. (RK)

Both obstacles and alternatives to current building processes are considered, and a systems approach to construction is proposed for the near future if higher education is to keep up with the demand for its services. A summary of findings on the progress of pre-fabrication is included. (AD)

Describes and illustrates the design of Cyril B. Busbee Middle School, Cayce, South Carolina. (JF)

Describes the design of Lowell, Indiana, High School. (JF)

Behavioral studies of student preferences helped shape new dormitories at University of Guelph, adopting study/bedroom as basic building unit. (Editor/IR)

Describes the process of metric conversion in residential drafting courses. Areas of concern are metric paper sizes; metric scale; plot, foundation, floor and electric plans; wall sections; elevations; and heat loss/ heat gain calculations. (SK)

Traditional factors of educational space design--cost, tradition, control, administration, and status--are contrasted with five new factors--students, educators, imagination, planning, and future utilization. (RAO)

The Chula Vista Public Library exemplifies the success of the completely planned library, with each and every element specified before construction begins. In contrast, the Penrose Library at the University of Denver is a triumph of a diametrically different approach: phased construction. (Author)

Systemized techniques and hardware for cutting planning and building costs without sacrificing quality. (RA)