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American School and University, 1973
Innovative planning and performance specifications cut New Jersey's costs by a third. (Author)
Descriptors: Bids, Building Systems, College Housing, Construction Programs
Download full textFeatherstone, Richard L. – 1972
The Construction Systems Program (CSP) is the management process utilized in the construction of additions to four schools in the Detroit School District. The objectives of CSP were (1) to reduce the time required to plan and construct new buildings and additions, (2) to reduce the cost of new buildings and additions, and (3) to maintain or…
Descriptors: Architects, Bids, Building Systems, Construction Costs
InterTechnology Corp., Warrenton, VA. – 1974
This report describes an experimental solar heating system, complete with thermal storage and controls, that has met all the heating requirements of five detached classrooms of the Fauquier High School in Warrenton, Virginia. The objectives of the experiment were to (1) demonstrate that solar energy can be used to provide a substantial part of the…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Materials, Cost Effectiveness, Energy Conservation
Phillips, Derek – 1964
The primary function of this book is to treat the topic of lighting design in such a manner as to bridge the gap between architects and illuminating engineers. The work is divided into three parts: Part I, Principles of Design, offers information and analysis of how natural and artificial lighting affects building design, how illumination levels…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Systems, Contrast, Controlled Environment
Cleland, Wallace B., Ed. – 1975
This study is focused on organizational and procedural aspects of the Construction Systems Program (CSP), a developmental/demonstration project. The report is derived principally from practical observations by 42 active participants (architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, owner's staff) in a four-school pilot program. Also…
Descriptors: Bids, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Construction Management
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. Center for Building Technology. – 1976
The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings while conserving building materials and energy. CBT's activities support the building technology program of the federal, state, and local government; assist design…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Buildings, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. Center for Building Technology. – 1977
The Center for Building Technology (CBT) provides the technical and scientific bases for criteria and standards that improve the usefulness, safety, and economy of buildings. CBT research also aims at conserving building materials and energy. Individual projects may emphasize one or more of the center's typical activities in providing improved…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Buildings, Construction Materials, Construction (Process)
Colorado State Univ., Ft. Collins. Solar Energy Applications Lab. – 1977
This training course and a companion course titled "Design of Systems for Solar Heating and Cooling of Residential Buildings," are designed to train home designers and builders in the fundamentals of solar hydronic and air systems for space heating and cooling and domestic hot water heating for residential buildings. Each course,…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Systems, Climate Control, Cost Effectiveness
Whitworth, Fred E. – 1976
This report is concerned with suggestions for translating changing educational requirements and community needs into appropriate school facilities that are designed, or changed, to be cost beneficial and to conserve energy. Planning guides are offered for the construction and the improvement of elementary and secondary schools. Some preventative…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
