Discusses the interaction necessary between architects and educators in the formulation of user requirements for school facilities. (JF)

Survey shows little interest of 109 small, private, coeducational colleges in planning future dormitory construction. (IR)

Forestry, horticulture, conservation, craftsmanship, hard work, and civic responsibility are the lessons for Lunenburg (Massachusetts) High School students. Project Greenthumb has allowed for more occupational training at the school as well as for more effective programs for students who were not succeeding in the standard high school program. (CT)

Financing school capital projects in New York State is a responsibility involving both local school districts and the state government. State building aid is provided through an aid ratio and approved expenditure formula. This formula has an equalizing effect among districts by explicitly providing an aid amount inversely proportional to property…

Offers suggestions for facility managers who work with architects. Outlines what managers should do, such as clear decision making, and what they should not do, such as promising project delivery when not having control of all the variables. Provides a list of expectations and realities when working with architects. (RJM)

Author argued that in our efforts to understand the environment we should not neglect the technology which makes building possible. He noted that construction methods can give us information about culture and history. He proposed an intriguing way of teaching structural principles via symbols. (Editor/RK)

Outlines procedures and accomplishments of the Maryland State capital funding program for schools. (LS)

Describes the building plan of Orange County Community College that began in 1968 and now has six buildings. (PG)

Provisions for public address in new construction of campus buildings (specifications, installations, and operation of public address systems), are discussed in non-technical terms. Consideration is given to microphones, amplifiers, loudspeakers and the placement and operation of various different combinations. (FS)

Energy conservation efforts at the Lane Community College campus in Eugene, Oregon, are detailed, including facility modifications and computerized control systems. Efforts at other institutions and by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges are also discussed. (LBH)

A statistical report on 218 public library building projects completed in the USA during the year ending June 30, 1978. Data details on 218 projects are listed in the two tables; nine libraries occupying newly leased space during the year are listed in a third table, but data totals for the leased space are not included in the summary…

All schools face the continuing challenge of getting the best possible assistance from those they hire to help solve building problems and carry out construction projects. An outline is discussed that describes a typical building construction project and the major elements in an effective contractual arrangement between school and contractor.…

Provides an outline of items for consideration when planning construction projects for new educational facilities. Establishing checkpoints, calendaring events, delineating responsibilities, and developing a checklist and timeline to follow during planning and construction as well as a close-out audit help ensure success. Includes a copy of a…

The repair of approximately 100 hurricane-damaged homes had several benefits: homes of hardship'' cases were repaired for the cost of materials; students from area vocational-technical schools received on-the-job training, apprentice training credit, and experience in a work group; and labor saw the value of vocational programs. (AG)

Describes a West German automated scientific and technical information system based on the bauselectronic 70" system that follows the principles underlying the Integrated System of Building. (Author)