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Butin, Dan; Woolums, Jennifer – National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2009
Early childhood centers have become a common and necessary part of millions of Americans' lives. More women in the workforce, longer workweeks, and educational research supporting the importance of early education have all contributed to the rise of early childhood centers throughout the United States. Today, more than 30 percent of children under…
Descriptors: Young Children, Child Health, School Buildings, Educational Facilities Planning
Baker, Lindsay – National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, 2012
Public education is one of the central tasks of a democratic society, and the buildings that house this important task not only shape the way one teaches, but provide icons and symbols for the values people hold common as a society. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this context has placed school buildings squarely in a position of debate and innovation…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developed Nations, Educational Facilities Design, School Buildings
Gans, Herbert J. – Nat Elem Princ, 1970
Using current archeological jargon, contemporary school facilities are criticized. (LN)
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Design Requirements, School Buildings
Abeson, Alan; Berenson, Bert – Nat Sch, 1969
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Design Requirements, Educational Environment
Linder, Ronald – 1985
Architectural considerations and recommendations to facilitate the work of an Educational Research Center for Child Development are presented. The purposes of the center are to demonstrate model programs for children, train student and child development professionals, and facilitate and disseminate research on young children. Program…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Architecture, Building Design, Classroom Design
Central Building Research Inst., Roorkee (India). – 1967
A study carried out on primary school buildings in Roorkee, India, with a view to effecting economies in the cost of such buildings, is reported. Suggestions are made concerning substantial economies in overall space requirements, by increasing the use-efficiency of school space as a result of systematic operational research on the timetable and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Design Requirements, Educational Specifications
Caffarella, Edward P. – Audiovisual Instruction, 1973
Author discusses the importance of proper acoustics to a learning environment. In addition, he gives pointers on various accoustical treatments. Basic to his suggestions is his belief that not only the construction of an area, but also its ultimate purpose must be considered in the planning. (Author)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Building Design, Classroom Design
Gallington, Ralph O. – Ind Arts Vocat Educ, 1970
Describes a plan for using construction concepts to provide for prefabricated service components, flexible use of floor space, and the designing of uniform floor and ceiling sections. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Systems, Classroom Design, Classrooms, Design Requirements
Shepherd, Wendy; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1997
Workshop articles address the importance of room arrangement in early childhood settings: "Creating Environments that Intrigue and Delight Children and Adults" (Wendy Shepherd and Jennifer Eaton); "3 Keys to Flexible Room Arrangement" (Elizabeth Prescott); "Mood: The Spirit of Place" (Anita Rui Olds); and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Design Requirements
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
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Wisconsin Univ., Madison. ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities. – 1970
This compilation is a survey of the literature pertinent to the design of lighting for educational facilities. The contents are selected to be an overview of the topic while maintaining a technical level comprehensible to the layman concerned with school planning and design. The general subject areas are--(1) the visual and lighted environment as…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biology, Building Design, Classroom Design
Biggam, William R.; Cassetto, James M. – Industrial Education, 1975
The Industrial Instructional Space Module approach to shop planning can precisely determine the total space allotment and cost for a general unit woodshop and a general unit metalshop. (Author/MW)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Construction Costs, Design Requirements, Facility Planning
Connecticut State Dept. of Education, Hartford. – 1961
Topics of economical designing and planning are examined in both general and specific terms. Diagrams and photographs illustrate general conditions and principles while the text outlines criteria and provides specific suggestion. Subjects covered include--(1) building design fundamentals, (2) cost comparisons, (3) efficient design, (4) basic plan…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Classroom Design, Construction Costs
Moore, Gary T., Comp. – 1994
Excellence in design of child care and other preschool facilities is an emerging issue in the architectural profession. This bibliography is intended to aid architects and other designers, child-care directors, policy makers, and researchers to locate the most up-to-date and best sources of design-relevant information. The bibliography is based on…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architectural Research, Architecture, Building Design
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1993
This publication was designed to provide assistance to California school personnel and architects in the design of new science facilities. Following the introduction, chapter 1 discusses the enhancement of science programs through architectural design. Chapter 2 describes architectural requirements and regulations for science-instruction…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Classroom Design, Construction Costs
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