Describes three examples of the adaptation of an existing structure to meet library needs in Pennsylvania--a supermarket in Brookville, a Victorian residence in Franklin, and a bank in Haverford Township--noting location considerations, architect assistance, and library usage. Illustrations provided include floor plans. (EJS)

Results of study of impact of Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act on 25 school-construction project costs from 1992-97 and effect thereof on local school districts' taxes. All districts had higher construction costs and property taxes. Projects increased construction costs for the Commonwealth and recommends revisions in prevailing wage-rate law.…

This study of facilities constructed from 1965 through 1969 attempted to determine how to effect economy and efficiency of function in future school buildings; and to determine whether State Board of Education regulations were viewed as underrestrictive, reasonable, or overrestrictive; whether educational specifications were developed and used by…

A study was conducted to (1) identify what structural changes need to be made to existing buildings in order to make vocational programs accessible to handicapped persons in Pennsylvania and (2) determine the costs of making required structural modifications. Ten persons who were either handicapped or who were associated with programs designed for…

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…