An example of a modern school building design, which in plan and massing is sympathetic with the old church structure to which it is attached. (JF)

AN ARCHITECT AND A SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS COLLABORATED ON THE DESIGN FOR A HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH STRESSED ECONOMY AND FLEXIBILITY. THEY CONSIDERED THREE ASPECTS OF FLEXIBILITY--(1) EXPANDABILITY, (2) CONVERTIBILITY, AND (3) VERSATILITY. EXPANDABILITY IS DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF SITE SELECTION AND PLANNING. CONVERTIBILITY FEATURES IDENTIFIED INCLUDE…

Nathan Hale Senior High School in West Allis, Wisconsin was designed to survive inevitable educational innovations adjusting to predicted trends. The architects planned three study-groups of schoolrooms. Each group can operate independently affording a more intimate air than the usual atmosphere of a massive school. Classroom "clusters" are…

The traditional two-teacher school in Queensland is high-set, providing two classrooms, services room, and verandah upstairs, and a concreted area underneath. This plan re-arranges the traditional two-teacher school to fit a linear multiple-area plan (which can, with minor variations, be adapted to up to a four-teacher school). The plan…

Author feels that our understanding of educational space has not developed simultaneously with new concepts of the learning process. We must begin to think of using space in terms of user needs rather than in terms of curriculum divisions. (Editor)

THE LEARNING CENTER CONSISTS OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES APPROPRIATE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE ENERGIZING CONCEPTS OF EDUCATION BASED ON HOW STUDENTS LEARN. INSTEAD OF STRUCTURING THE FACILITIES INTO SIMILAR SIZED CLASSROOM SPACES, THE CENTER PROGRAMS FACILITIES FOR LARGE GROUP SPACES ACCOMMODATING 150 OR MORE STUDENTS, SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AREAS OF…

Selected members of the American Association of School Administrators speak out on some prime problems that stem from the original design and construction of existing school facilities. These administrators discuss ways that architects, engineers, contractors, and building product manufacturers can insure that new buildings will better meet future…

A picture-essay describing the effectiveness of a "structured" open plan child care center which contains a variety of kinds and sizes of spaces interconnected by various controllable surfaces. (Author/ED)

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)

Workshop articles address the importance of room arrangement in early childhood settings: "Creating Environments that Intrigue and Delight Children and Adults" (Wendy Shepherd and Jennifer Eaton); "3 Keys to Flexible Room Arrangement" (Elizabeth Prescott); "Mood: The Spirit of Place" (Anita Rui Olds); and…

This SEF study examines the entire problem of temporary space needs; evaluates present solutions such as portables, busing, and space rental; and makes recommendations for a system of relocatables. The proposed system, which could be used to handle all space needs of a nonpermanent nature, would provide facilities with an internal environment…

This paper discusses the developmentally appropriate design of child care centers, focusing on the qualities or properties of center design that have been proven to influence child development. The paper suggests that the design of child care centers can be considered in terms of the five main steps in planning and designing a child care facility.…