Systems approach as used in this paper refers to the process of a building coming into being. The systems approach attempts to relate the processes of factory production and school construction in that the problems of the spacing and fitting of construction components are considered at the beginning of the design stage of construction. For the…

Structural, functional and design features are described for the Montessori School building of Stamford, Connecticut. Emphasis is given to the utilization of a precast concrete building system and the flexibility of the early learning center spaces. The report is heavily illustrated with photographs. (FS)

In view of the cost of structural framing for school buildings, ten steel-framed schools are examined to review the economical advantages of steel for school construction. These schools do not resemble each other in size, shape, arrangement or unit cost; some are original in concept and architecture, and others are conservative. Cost and…

School building technology and systems techniques permit fast, economical design and construction of school additions. (Author)

Phase 1A updates the original study of January 1965 and contains the sevenmost recent schools which in their development stages were bid for both gas and electric heating systems. In all cases the bids were for first cost, not for ultimate operating expense. Although the differences were relatively minor, six out of the seven gas bids were lower…

THE USE OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE IS EMPHASIZED IN THE AREAS OF SCHOOL PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION. THE PLANNING SECTION INCLUDES--(1) ROLES OF ACTIVE PARTIES AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, (2) PROCEDURES, AND (3) CONCEPTUAL DATA FOR SITE AND BUILDING. THE DESIGN SECTION CONTAINS--(1) DEVELOPMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS, (2) INTEGRATION OF…

Describes the main structural features of a new high school built using component building systems. (DN)

Described are the components, functions, and monitoring instrumentation of a solar heating system at Scattergood School, a Quaker school located in Iowa. The system provides the school gymnasium's space heating and preheating for domestic hot water. This project was constructed and is being evaluated under the United States Department of Energy's…

Four factors are necessary for a truly integrated ceiling--(1) light source, (2) acoustical properties, (3) outlets, and (4) complete flexibility. The ceiling plenum is used and can be used more advantageously in the future to satisfy these requirements. Complete flexibility will allow partitions to be moved to form any size or shape space.…

The Progressive Architecture Awards Jury included applied research for the first time this year. In the special category of "research framework and structure" an award was given the city of Boston for a research program which will administer research and design projects from inception of an idea through research, to design and feedback.…

Building systems are discussed as professional tools which architects can use to make schools, hospitals and institutions as flexible as desired. (FS)

A discussion of the necessity for architects to accept and incorporate the systems building technique in design. (FS)

Describes a systems-designed elementary school in Plymouth, Indiana, designed to serve current and future needs efficiently and effectively. (JF)