The Boston school system saved $3 million by renovating the old Boston Gas Company building rather than building a new school. (WD)

Describes and illustrates three award-winning school renovations. (IRT)

An old elementary school building evolved into New Technology High School in Napa, California. With help from corporate sponsors, students can now e-mail assignments, and graduation requirements include multimedia design and production classes. (JOW)

Historic buildings, trails, and other camp features form the character of a particular camp and provide an escape to the past. Rehabilitating and preserving old camp structures requires attention to details and maintenance considerations. The U.S. Department of the Interior publishes guidelines for identifying and preserving historical properties.…

Discusses the basics of designing natural and artificial light in an indoor athletic facility. Also examines individual lighting requirements of typical rooms such as weight and fitness rooms, aerobics and multipurpose rooms, gymnasiums, field houses, pools, and racquetball and squash courts. (GR)

Discusses what three college facility directors did to solve their departmental space problems by watching for opportunities to acquire and tailor new office and shop areas, identifying possibilities, and carefully timing their requests for approval. Facility department descriptions are included. (GR)

The AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community Corps is an AmeriCorps program that sends teams of 10-12 members to perform service projects in the areas of environment, education, public safety, and human needs. They have helped camps build trails, construct/renovate facilities, work with disadvantaged and disabled campers, and supervise student…

This article explains how a project owner can be an active participant during the design and construction of his/her facility. The author discusses the two levels of participation the project owner needs to actively work with the design and construction team. And he further states that a project owner can enrich his/her personal experience and…

In their general policy, school boards should include a periodic review of all pertinent facts regarding obsolescence, renovation, and rehabilitation of school buildings. Should the estimated cost of rehabilitation equal about 60 to 70 percent of the estimated cost of the replacement, in the long term assessment, it might be more satisfactory to…

A task force is currently implementing a plan to obtain federal assistance to reduce energy costs for nonprofit educational institutions. (Author/MLF)

A P/A citation for research was given for this report, the initial step in a U.S. Army project to improve child care facilities and play areas at military establishments around the country. The report evaluates 50 child care and play environments. (Author/MLF)

A building on the campus of Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, listed as a historic landmark in the National Register, has been restored to a place of activity and usefulness. (Author/MLF)

A renovation gives the Columbia Law School needed room for offices and also an inviting lounge that is a popular campus rendezvous. (Author/MLF)

A statistical report on 277 public library building projects completed in the USA during the year ending June 30, 1976. (Author)