In this article, Shushok, Farquhar-Caddell, and Krimowski, compare the vestiges of old residential environments as introduced in a 1981 article entitled "Invitational Engineering in the Residence Halls" by Jack Murphy and William Purkey ("The Journal of College and University Student Housing," v11 n1 p13-16 Sum 1981) (See in…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990 includes a provision requiring that new construction and alterations to existing facilities comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design. This report explains 23 common accessibility errors or omissions that the Department of Justice has identified during the course of its enforcement efforts.…

Description of a process assessing darkroom needs and for converting an available area to fulfill those needs. (STS)

With sensitive renovation, many older structures can house new functions and provide space at less cost. (HS)

Discusses eight steps for bringing educational excellence to a community. (JF)

Six experts in facilities planning answer the following question: What is the most recurrent or troublesome problem in college construction, and how should it be solved?'' (Editor/PG)

A mathematical model is developed for the expansion of facilities at different campuses of the University of California for a given sequence of enrollment forecasts. Based on total projected enrollments for the University system, the model computes a minimum total cost expansion program, i.e., the stages at which to expand existing campuses or to…

Hofstra University attempted to set up a laundry service and failed due to transporationn costs, lack of storage space, linen losses and inventory problems. (PG)

The age of child care building on a wide scale really began in the 1970s. Before that, there had been a history of day nurseries going back to the turn of the century and Lanham Act centers during World War II to provide care for "Rosie the Riveter" mothers in the work force. The "purpose built" child care center was an economical box with almost…

The University of Wisconsin at Whitewater employed a jury that included three physically handicapped persons, to establish priorities for identifying and removing architectural barriers. A comparative analysis was also made of how the experts rated each barrier as being critical or not so critical. (Author/MLF)

The best approach to initiating a facility renewal and replacement program is to: identify the nature and scope of the institution's facility needs; justify them in terms of programs, operations, and priorities; develop an action plan and communicate it to constituencies and funders; and identify a funding source or sources. (MSE)

In the first section of this review the author describes the purpose of vocational education facilities, gives his own definition of the term, and discusses assumptions and guidelines for the evaluation of such a facility. The second section outlines the roles and responsibilities of those who should be involved in evaluation of facilities. The…

In an effort to make the Berkeley campus more accessible to handicapped persons, a survey was taken of 66 buildings and the grounds. Further improvements demand the involvement of disabled people in the programming toward modification of the built environment. (Author/MLF)

A facility developed for fitness, physical activity, recreation, or sport is a vital community resource that contributes to the overall health and wellness of that community's citizens. In order to maximize the benefits derived from these facilities, it is imperative that they be accessible to as wide a range of people as possible. The Americans…