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| Building Design | 6 |
| Performance Specifications | 6 |
| Prefabrication | 6 |
| Building Systems | 5 |
| Design Requirements | 4 |
| Facility Guidelines | 4 |
| Flexible Facilities | 4 |
| Construction Programs | 3 |
| Facility Requirements | 3 |
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Department of Education and Science, London (England). – 1968
The coordination of the building components of educational facilities is discussed. The resulting components will be used for a wide range of building types in addition to schools and the recommendation should therefore be seen as part of a widespread move toward establishing a national British 'pool' of dimensionally related components. The two…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Building Trades, Coordination
Haviland, David S. – Building Research, 1970
Provides a capsule history of the school building systems concept, and describes some of the projects currently employing the concept. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Programs, Design Requirements
Gibson, Charles D. – Building Research, 1970
A State official, who was involved in the California School Construction Systems Development (SCSD) project since its inception, describes the drawbacks of and the problems encountered in that project. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Programs, Design Requirements
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
Download full textCalifornia Univ., Berkeley. Dept. of Physical Planning and Construction. – 1969
Basic information and guidelines on the use of URBS components are provided for use by architects and engineers. The URBS system was developed in response to the competitive bidding on performance specifications, incorporating user requirements, economic constraints, industry capability and trade practices. The essence of the URBS Project--the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, College Housing, Construction Industry
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of School Planning. – 1969
This booklet is intended to inform school district officials, school planners, and manufacturers of the Bureau's criteria for adequate housing. Part 1 discusses the portable classroom impact, presents data about portable classrooms, and states the Bureau's policy regarding portables. Part 2, performance specifications, is presented to clarify the…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Architectural Character, Building Design, Cost Effectiveness
