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American School and University, 1980
The playground designed for a new school in Lander (Wyoming) is strategically placed to help control the rush from the buses to the school door. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Education, Playground Activities, Playgrounds
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This May 2004 issue includes the following: "Taking The LEED"…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Athletics, Conservation (Environment), Construction (Process)
Finci, David L. – American School and University, 1980
Outlines the procedures that a consultant firm uses for evaluating physical education facility needs and existing facilities and planning for manageable growth and development. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Consultants, Decision Making, Educational Facilities Planning, Higher Education
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2005
Each month, "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This January 2005 issue includes the following: "Looking Ahead"…
Descriptors: Maintenance, Facility Inventory, Sustainable Development, Educational Facilities Planning
Robison, Rita – American School and University, 1980
Two experts argue that active solar energy systems are not cost-effective for most school buildings. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy Conservation
Graves, Ben E. – American School and University, 1980
An educational specification identifies educational objectives and suggests general facility needs. The questions of why, who, what, when, where, and how in regard to a proposed building need to be answered. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines
Agron, Joe, Ed. – American School and University, 2004
Each month "American School & University" provides a mix of thought-provoking features, how-to-articles, industry reports, exclusive surveys, new sections, insightful columns, new product introductions and case histories to assist education officials in better performing their jobs. This June 2004 issue includes the following:…
Descriptors: Structural Elements (Construction), Athletics, Educational Facilities Planning, Educational Facilities Design
Gould, Bryant Putnam – American School and University, 1981
Carefully organized and effectively implemented predesign activities offer long-term benefits in planning or improving a science building. A number of the predesign studies described were used in planning the Center of Science and Technology at Iona College (New York). (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Educational Facilities Planning, Facility Inventory, Facility Requirements
American School and University, 1983
Microcomputers can help in estimating educational construction costs by setting up a database of construction history and by answering "what if" questions. A specific source of information on construction estimating software is the weekly "Engineering News Record." (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Construction Costs, Cost Estimates
Foley, James M. – American School and University, 1983
The failure of a roofing system is due to inadequacies in one or more of the elements of design, material, workmanship, and maintenance. Ways to avoid roofing failure are provided. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities Planning, Facility Guidelines
Lopez, Antonio M., Jr. – American School and University, 1981
Microcomputers are used in schools for both administrative and academic purposes. The facilities required by the administrative and academic needs are different in size and cost. Guidelines for housing the microcomputers are offered. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines
Graves, Ben E. – American School and University, 1980
Outlines the process for selecting an architect. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architects, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
American School and University, 1980
The eighth installment of a report that addresses the complex issues and questions related to implementation of the requirement that persons should have equal educational opportunities regardless of handicap. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Design Requirements, Disabilities, Educational Facilities Planning
Graves, Ben E. – American School and University, 1981
For the staff person responsible for facility planning and management, membership in one or more of the professional organizations is an important part of professional responsibility. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Meetings
Yearwood, Randall – American School and University, 1985
Designing a school building on site at the school district, rather than in the architect's office, provides for input from administrators, students, and community members. Misunderstandings are prevented from escalating. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architects, Architectural Programing, Community Involvement, Educational Facilities Planning
