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Westberg, Johannes – Educational Governance Research, 2018
While the architecture, educational ideas and material culture of nineteenth century school buildings have been properly investigated, we know less about the actual processes involved in designing and building schools. These processes are explored in this chapter, allowing the influence of local decision-makers, school designers, builders and…
Descriptors: Architecture, School Buildings, Educational History, Governance
Jones, Jennifer – Childhood Education, 2020
In this article, Jennifer Jones describes how at Pine Street School in New York City, they have dispensed with the traditional industrial model of schooling and are looking ahead to the future. The entire school was designed with optional learning environments. Jones describes innovative elements from varied seating (floor cushions, modular…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Student Relationship, Futures (of Society)
1997
This booklet is designed to facilitate open, clear communication between educational facility planners and the architects hired to oversee building design and construction. It provides a list of architectural, electrical, plumbing, and topographical symbols; a glossary of architectural terms; and a list of public agencies and relevant codes and…
Descriptors: Architectural Programming, Building Design, Decision Making, Educational Facilities

Ringers, Joseph, Jr. – CEFP Journal, 1972
The selection of a school site calls for many community agencies and representatives to evaluate various factors before they can offer advice to the school board. Site selection is a complex decision that will have long-term impact on the community and community programs. (Author)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Building Design, Decision Making, Facility Planning
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1996
This bulletin is intended as a resource for school system facility planners and architects who design schools. Ways in which decision makers can incorporate environmental concerns in the design of school buildings are detailed. Focus is on the design of interior partition systems. Partition systems in schools serve several purposes; they define…
Descriptors: Building Design, Built Environment, Construction (Process), Decision Making
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1995
To better understand construction's impact, an overview of building ecology as a concept and as a decision-making model for school systems is provided. "Building ecology" is defined as the interrelationships among people, the built environment, and the natural environment. It has special relevance for school design because most of the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Built Environment, Construction (Process), Decision Making
Maryland State Dept. of Education, Baltimore. – 1996
The purpose of this manual is to suggest strategies for identifying components that must be addressed to create and develop a successful food service and nutrition facility. It focuses on the process involved in creating such facilities, and it provides an overview of the planning phase, design and construction, and educational specifications.…
Descriptors: Building Design, Decision Making, Dining Facilities, Educational Environment