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Mobil Finishes Co., Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1962
THE AIM OF THIS MANUAL PREPARED FOR ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS IS TO PROVIDE FOR COLOR PLANNING IN HOSPITALS AND SCHOOLS AND ALTHOUGH APPROPRIATE FOR THE SELECTION OF ALL INTERIOR SURFACE MATERIALS IN NEW CONSTRUCTION. IN SCHOOL, AND INDIVIDUAL'S EXPOSURE TO DECORATION IS REPEATED DAILY FOR BOTH STUDENTS AND STAFF ATTEND AT LEAST FOR THE SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Building Design, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Rydeen, James E.; Sorenson, Kim A. – American School & University, 2005
Much has been written about how the design and condition of physical facilities affects student achievement, but schools need to place more emphasis on the importance of furniture in enhancing the facility and improving student performance. Furniture and color are major ingredients in establishing a positive learning environment. Furnishing a…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Classroom Environment, Physical Environment, Furniture
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Hanlon, Heather – Educational Horizons, 1979
The author describes physical conditions in the classroom--light, sound, color and touch, and space--that the educator can alter to improve human comfort and thus make the classroom a more pleasurable, effective place for both teacher and student. (Editor)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Furniture
Birren, Faber – AIA Journal, 1972
Indicates what happens to man when he suffers sensory deprivation, and underscores color's influence on behavior patterns. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Color Planning, Design Requirements, Environmental Influences
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock. Home Economics Curriculum Center. – 1989
This document contains teacher's materials for an eight-unit secondary education vocational home economics course on interior design. The units cover period styles of interiors, furniture and accessories, surface treatments and lighting, appliances and equipment, design and space planning in home and business settings, occupant needs, acquisition…
Descriptors: Color Planning, Design Requirements, Electrical Appliances, Furniture Arrangement
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Facilities. – 1968
A bibliography on sources related to the structuring of the physical environment has been developed based on professional and classroom experience. This initial selection of journals, books, and unpublished papers gives an overview of man and the environmental conditions which are part of his daily living pattern. Information leading to design…
Descriptors: Architecture, Behavioral Sciences, Biological Sciences, Color Planning
Arizona State Dept. of Vocational Education, Phoenix. – 1972
The Arizona Department of Education designed this curriculum guideline to aid teachers in planning programs that provide opportunities for students of all ages to comprehend, identify, apply, and analyze housing and life styles. The topics concentrated on are: nature and housing of man, housing as a modification of environment, effects of housing…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Opportunities, Color Planning, Consumer Education
Hays, Tricia – 2000
This teacher's instructional guide, which is part of a family and consumer sciences education series focusing on a broad range of employment opportunities, is intended to assist teachers responsible for teaching one- and two-year interior design programs for Texas high school students. The following are among the items included: (1) introductory…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Brainstorming, Career Development, Career Education