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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)
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1961
Four aspects of preassembled building components are discussed--(1) attitudes on preassembled components, (2) principles of preassembled components construction, (3) structural component case studies, and (4) mechanical component case studies. In section 1, various views on preassembled components are discussed including--(1) the architect's view,…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Construction Industry
National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). Div. of Building Research. – 1968
One hundred different topics related to the technical aspects of building design and construction are discussed. The major areas of discussion are--(1) the effects of climate on building materials, (2) site and soil analysis, (3) acoustical and thermal design considerations, (4) fire and building design, (5) structural analysis and design, and (6)…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Building Systems, Building Trades
Sch Manage, 1969
Descriptors: Building Systems, Construction (Process), Modular Building Design, Prefabrication
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
Publication of conference presentations include--(1) a brief review of current modular standard development, (2) the statistical status of modular practice, (3) availability of modular products, and (4) educational programs on modular coordination. Included are--(1) explanatory diagrams, (2) text of an open panel discussion, and (3) a list of…
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Architectural Programing, Building Innovation, Building Systems
Download full textRobbie, 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
Benet, James; And Others – 1967
SCSD, a structurally coordinated school building components system, is a highly automated method of building new schools that creatively meet the needs of the ever changing educational environment through functional and flexible planning. Examples of why SCSD high schools are efficient, flexible, and spatially planned, are cited. Environmental…
Descriptors: Building Plans, Building Systems, Classrooms, Construction Costs
