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Metcalf, Keyes D. – 1965
A nontechnical guide to many facets in the design of efficient libraries is presented for everyone concerned with library building planning. The author discusses--(1) the problems involved in planning libraries for the future, (2) the library objectives and their relation to aesthetic problems, quality of construction, function and cost, (3) the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction Costs, Equipment, Facility Guidelines
American School and University, 1975
The State legislature has made available $196 million to plan, construct, and equip vocational-technical schools. (Author)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Facility Guidelines, Facility Planning, Modular Building Design
Download full textKishkunas, Louis J. – 1966
Methods in use in industry are suggested for providing vocational facilities that are flexible and adaptable to changing conditions. Academic and vocational activities are allowed to intermix in order to implement interdisciplinary educational situations. A systems approach to construction enabling specification of building components to fulfill…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Educational Facilities, Educational Facilities Design
Gores, Harold B. – NASSP Bull, 1970
Speech presented at the 54th annual NASSP Convention. (EJS)
Descriptors: Classrooms, Educational Facilities Design, Educational Objectives, Educational Technology
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
Robbie, Roderick G. – 1969
A description is presented of the building system program developed by the Metropolitan Toronto School Board, Study of Educational Facilities. The organization of the project is discussed, and the rationale is presented for the selection of an open systems approach to the School Board's building needs. Detailed information is given regarding the…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Needs, Construction (Process), Construction Programs
Ontario Dept. of Education, Toronto. School Planning and Building Research Section. – 1971
This report surveys various ways that physical flexibility (immediate and long term) may be incorporated into the design and construction of college buildings. Because flexibility should encompass every subsystem of construction within a building, this publication draws attention to the wide range of elements that must be considered within modular…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Systems, College Buildings, Facility Expansion
Baas, Alan M. – 1972
This document reviews the literature previously announced in RIE that is concerned with the renovation and modernization of obsolescent school buildings. The bulk of the literature emphasizes the use of modular components for both support systems and unique learning environments. Topics covered include planning, modernization techniques,…
Descriptors: Building Innovation, Building Obsolescence, Cost Estimates, Educational Facilities
Baas, Alan M. – 1972
This paper reviews briefly the literature concerned with the use of modular components in the construction of educational facilities. Fourteen of the documents reviewed have previously been cited in RIE. The essence of the material found in the reviewed literature is organized into and discussed under the topics (1) modular components and…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Materials, Educational Facilities, Facility Case Studies
Department of Education and Science, London (England). – 1970
The project goal was to make available to higher education the advantages of the system developed for English school construction. This bulletin describes the various stages in the project. Differences between building system and single building design are discussed; results of investigations into user needs and general performance specifications…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction Costs, Design Requirements, Equipment Utilization
Corriveau, Gerard-A. – 1968
This document reports the development of a system of mass-produced standardized components for school construction. The project was originated and implemented to solve a problem connected with the heavy demand for schools that confronted the Montreal Catholic School Board. The report outlines the problem -- a need for schools -- and gives details…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Bids, Building Systems, Construction Programs
Rezab, Donald James – 1970
The purpose of this study was to assess the present state of building systems, to analyze projects currently being developed, and to predict future advances in systems. "Building system" is used to designate a minimum of three major subsystems designed to fit and function together without the necessity of onsite cutting or other extensive…
Descriptors: Architectural Research, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Construction (Process)
