An investigation of the effect that the educational facility (the environment) has on social and emotional learning from the viewpoints of educational planning, nonverbal communication, and educational psychology. (Author/MF)

Findings of some of the more recent research on the impact of color and lighting on the teaching-learning process. (Author/MLF)

Outlines the proposed program for CEFP certification of luminaires for use in educational facilities. If adopted, it may lead to not only better and more effective use of light but also to an improvement in the ratio of light to power input. (Author)

This author recommends a comprehensive evalution of education construction projects 11 months following their substantial completion, when users have had sufficient time to identify true weaknesses, original intentions have not been forgotten, shortcomings in materials or the construction process will have appeared, and one year warranties have…

This article attempts to provide would-be solar system designers with a few of the reasons behind the devices found in liquid media solar collection systems. (Author)

Describes the process of designing the educational facility. Observations about the total design activity relate the need for the integration of educational programs with a thorough understanding of basic design principles. (MLF)

Designed for the handicapped, Will-A-Way Recreation Area in Fort Yargo State Park at Winder (Georgia) contains a day use area, cottages, and a group camp. Accessibility features were incorporated in 17 design aspects, including flooring, windows, toilets, showers, walks, lighting, games, equipment, and the beach area and fishing bridge. (RW)

Outlines steps taken to ensure accessibility for disabled persons to the Alabama Space and Rocket Center's new recreational-educational complex, including writing specifications, identifying construction needs, and analyzing existing buildings' accessibility. Describes the proposed activity center, family and faculty cottages, lodge, active and…

Two recently constructed centers for the care of young children illustrate the concern of the directors and governing boards of both centers to achieve something unique in the environmental design of these spaces that would stimulate the learning and visual experiences of young children. (Author/MLF)

Much of the destruction labeled vandalism is a consequence of thoughtless design and therefore avoidable in the planning stage. Presented are a redefinition of vandalism, a discussion of administrative programs, and a review of the literature. (Author/MLF)

Both the design and image have an effect upon the success of an educational facility in that they affect motivation for both teaching and learning. The components of image include nondeceptive appearance, information availibility, logical location, attractiveness, personality, and human needs. Seven references are provided. (DCS)

The Central Park Project, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, illustrates the importance of participation in the design process and the impact of school sites on children as well as on the surrounding neighborhood. (Author/MLF)

School administrators can make changes in schools that will help students learn more effectively. Among these changes are improvements in landscaping, teaching spaces, and storage space. In addition, provisions for a community lounge and spaces for volunteers and the custodial crew will increase the quality of the school environment. (MLF)

This article on the purposes, process, frequency, and instruments of educational facility evaluation emphasizes the importance of obtaining data on the effect a facility has upon its users. Four references are provided. (DCS)