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Sommer, Robert – 1968
This project was conducted to determine the conditions that make a satisfying study environment in colleges and universities and to relay the findings to those who design and manage educational spaces. The investigation focused upon the process of studying and its relation to environmental setting, and data was primarily gathered through site…
Descriptors: Classrooms, College Libraries, Dining Facilities, Dormitories
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
Cold, Birgit – 1992
This paper describes how creation of a varied, imaginative, and cultivated environment can recreate the pleasure of learning. The development of an indoor-outdoor, public-private, and half-climatized glazed (glass covered) space at the University of Dragvoll in Trondheim, Norway, is described. Well-planned glazed spaces can increase social…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Campus Planning, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities
Lackney, Jeffery A.; Moore, Gary T. – 1994
This paper describes findings of a study that integrated design patterns to illustrate prototypical school designs. The present work is part of a more comprehensive study conducted on the impact of school facilities on educational performance. The paper focuses on the third part of the study, which developed 27 design patterns to create integrated…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Facilities Planning
Meek, Anne, Ed. – 1995
This book presents information about the condition of schools around the United States. It also describes the link between architecture and academic success and offers suggestions for improving the design of existing and future school buildings. Eleven articles look at schools as places of deep meaning and show how that view can alter approaches…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disabilities, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Design
Hawkins, Harold L.; Lilley, H. Edward – 1998
This guide provides a comprehensive method for measuring the quality and educational effectiveness of school facilities and may be used to perform a post-occupancy review; to formulate a formal record; to highlight specific appraisal needs; to examine the need for new facilities or renovations; or to serve as an instructional tool. Suggestions are…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Building Plans, Design Requirements, Educational Environment
Metropolitan Toronto School Board (Ontario). Study of Educational Facilities. – 1972
This report is the result of the first year evaluation of 16 open plan schools built by SEF, four NonSEF open plan schools, and four traditional plan schools in an effort to compare SEF schools with nonSEF schools and open plan facilities with traditional plan facilities. The study was intended to gather information about the adequacy of these…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Community Attitudes, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities
Lilley, H. Edward – 1986
Appropriate school facility design promotes a balance between student freedom and control. This report evaluates research on architectural approaches affecting student control and offers design recommendations. Since 1960, school discipline and vandalism problems have exploded. Senator Birch Bayh's committee reported that certain crimes are…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Discipline, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Planning