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Peer reviewedPapadatos, Steven P. – NASSP Bulletin, 1973
An architect interested in schools offers suggestions on how color affects student happiness and productivity. (Editor)
Descriptors: Building Design, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Miller, Nory – AIA Journal, 1978
A historical perspective of the use of color on both the interior and exterior of buildings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architectural Research, Building Design, Color
Download full textMobil Finishes Co., Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1962
THE AIM OF THIS MANUAL PREPARED FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS IS TO PROVIDE FOR COLOR PLANNING IN HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS AND ALTHOUGH APPROPRIATE FOR THE SELECTION OF ALL INTERIOR SURFACE MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION. IN SCHOOL, AND INDIVIDUAL'S EXPOSURE TO DECORATION IS REPEATED DAILY FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF ATTEND AT LEAST FOR THE SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Building Design, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Rittelmeyer, Christian – 1992
A survey of several hundred German students led to two theses on school environment and learning. First, students find school buildings attractive only if they conform to certain features of the human sensory system such as balance. Second, students consider school buildings attractive and inviting only if their architectural message meets such…
Descriptors: Building Design, Built Environment, Color Planning, Educational Environment
Progressive Architecture, 1977
The new faculty club at Pennsylvania State University designed by Venturi and Rauch, is praised for its siting, but criticized for the institutional colors of the interior and lack of accommodation to human needs. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Building Design, College Faculty, Color Planning
Rittner-Heir, Robbin M. – School Planning & Management, 2002
Discusses studies showing that color and light have a significant influence on how students learn and retain information (for example, daylight is much more beneficial than fluorescent light). Describes how many architects and designers are now incorporating these findings into their work in schools. (EV)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Building Innovation, Color
Wiley, Ann L. – 1982
This self-instructional module includes learner objectives, text, practice exercises and answer sheets addressing developments in research on learning environments and why instructional technologists should take the lead in applying the resulting knowledge to the design of training areas. Favorable learning environments are described in general…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Color, Color Planning
Cutler, Marilyn H. – The American School Board Journal, 1968
A description of how educational plans for a flexibly scheduled, nongraded intermediate school were implemented architecturally. Consideration of architectural elements is amplified by photographs and plans. (FPO)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Design, Color Planning, Construction Materials
Bartholomew, Robert; And Others – 1973
Suggested guidelines for designing indoor lighting and outdoor play space for child care centers are outlined in this booklet. It is recommended that, by focusing on the psychological and physiological needs of the children, decisions as to lighting, color, and playground design will evolve naturally. The guidelines were prepared based on the fact…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Design, Classrooms, Color Planning
Woodward, Jeannette – American Libraries, 1999
Focuses on selecting appropriate furnishings, floorings, and surfaces for a new library. Discusses appropriate color schemes; carpeting; protecting wood surfaces with polyurethane, user-friendly furniture, and flexible staff workstations. (AEF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Carpeting, Color Planning, Design Preferences
Dore, Christopher D. – 1989
The Bilingual Education Act of 1968 and the Indian Education Act of 1972 have brought Navajo education into a new period, characterized by a return to a more traditional curriculum, within the parameters of the bicultural life ways of the contemporary Navajo. This document addresses the issue of designing educational facilities that contribute…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Biculturalism, Building Design
McVey, G.F. – 1969
Various factors of the classroom environment that can contribute to a more complete learning atmosphere are explored. The author presents a review of certain research findings that may serve as guidelines in the development of an environmentally coordinated classroom. The importance of providing a classroom which promotes a multisensory approach…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Building Systems Information Clearinghouse, Menlo Park, CA. – 1972
The first evaluative study is a survey of user -- student and teacher -- response to the School Construction Systems Development (SCSD) schools and to elements of the SCSD building system. Results of the 3,000 person survey are presented both as comparative findings for the 11 SCSD schools involved and as response profiles for each of the schools.…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Air Flow, Building Design, Classroom Design
