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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
AIA Journal, 1979
An AIA Honor Award was presented for an athletic facility at St. Mary's College. All elements are exposed and painted bright colors to differentiate functions. Walls are transparent panels to admit as much light as possible. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Awards, Building Design, Facility Guidelines
Mills, Edward D.; Kaylor, Harry – 1972
Guidelines for the choice of site, layout, and design of polytechnic institutes at the post-secondary level are presented in this UNESCO manual issued in 1972. The purpose is to provide information for use in the erection of functionally appropriate and economically viable buildings. The manual is composed of eight chapters, mostly relating to…
Descriptors: Building Design, Facilities, Facility Guidelines, Flexible Facilities
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of School Planning. – 1975
Characteristics expected of designs and plans for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems in the educational facilities of North Carolina are itemized. Each recommendation is identified as legally mandatory, advisable with exceptions, or merely accepted practice. (PGD)
Descriptors: Building Design, Check Lists, Design Requirements, Diagrams
Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto. – 1975
This booklet makes suggestions regarding space relationships, location, size, and technical requirements of physical and health education facilities. The facilities may include all or some of the following instructional areas: gymnasium, auxiliary open-space area, indoor area (classroom), ancillary area, and swimming pool. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Construction Materials, Facility Guidelines
Forwood, Bruce S. – 1972
This bibliography has been produced as part of a research program attempting to develop a new approach to building environment and service systems design using computer-aided design techniques. As such it not only classifies available literature on the service systems themselves, but also contains sections on the application of computers and…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Bibliographies, Building Design, Computer Programs
Goldsmith, Selwyn – 1967
Implications of the merits of normality and independence for the disabled, and their relevance to architectural design criteria are discussed. The introduction reflects the philosophical approach to the design and construction of public buildings and housing. Nine principle sections provide data and recommendations on the following topics:…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Building Design, Communications, Design Requirements
Hauf, Harold D.; And Others – 1966
Colleges need appropriate large group instructional facilities for effective and efficient use of instructional aids and media. A well planned system of facilities must provide space for learning; production, origination, and support; storage and retrieval. Design begins with a building plan--a statement, made jointly by the administrator and…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Audiovisual Centers, Auditoriums, Building Design
New York State Interdepartmental Fuel and Energy Committee, Albany. – 1973
Unwarranted amounts of energy are wasted each year in providing major public and privately owned buildings and the desired environment within them. Improved design, construction, and maintenance and operation can save significant amounts of energy without impairment of these processes throughout the life cycle of these buildings, arbitrarily…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Architectural Programing, Building Design, Building Operation
McVey, G.F. – 1969
Various factors of the classroom environment that can contribute to a more complete learning atmosphere are explored. The author presents a review of certain research findings that may serve as guidelines in the development of an environmentally coordinated classroom. The importance of providing a classroom which promotes a multisensory approach…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment
Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto. – 1975
Information intended for those concerned with the administration, planning, financing, operation, and maintenance of school facilities applies to both new and existing building. An examination of motivation and policies relating to energy conservation is followed by the methods used for quantitative assessment of energy savings relative to extra…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Board of Education Policy, Building Design, Building Operation
Haviland, David S. – 1967
A report on electronic media investigates and reveals the basis for and the use of electronic resource systems on the university campus. Computer system facilities, environments, and equipment guidelines and criteria are given with the what, why and how aspects of the resource systems. The functions and categories of the university electronic…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Building Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Controlled Environment
Barrows, Alice; Simonson, Lee – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1939
The present bulletin deals with the evolution of the school auditorium, and presents recommendations for the planning of the auditorium, with particular reference to the stage, so that the auditorium can be used as a theater, concert hall, for forums, for motion pictures, and for radio programs. The auditorium is one of the most important units in…
Descriptors: Educational History, Space Utilization, Educational Facilities, Music Facilities