The study reported in this paper, conducted during the winter of 1973-74, explored the newshole policies of U.S. daily newspapers in the context of rapid technological and economic changes. A national survey consisted of a structured questionnaire mailed to a stratified, random sample of newspapers selected by circulation size. Analysis of…

This brief bibliography lists publications about the transitional areas between buildings or leading into or out of buildings. These spaces are usually public spaces, at least in urban areas, that perform functions influencing human behavior, including visual separation or connection, territorial definition, and control of traffic and climatic…

A library building program is a reference handbook for the architects to use throughout their planning. It should contain--(1) table of contents, (2) index, (3) summary lists of space requirements, and (4) other useful summaries. The purpose of the program is to define the library building for the architect as interacting separate units of the…

Guidelines are presented for physical education on campuses where students pursue a curriculum leading to academic degrees in physical education. The guideline developed is based on activity hours per week, square feet per activity facility, students per activity facility, hours per week and station use. (HH)

One of the keys to good library planning is to keep service points contiguous whenever possible, thus saving in personnel costs. (Author/MLF)

Gives examples of space guidelines designed so that an institution can select planning modules for the allocation of space as well as for the acquisition and construction of new space. (MLF)

Outlines how classification systems or codes, operating in a variety of contexts, regulate the interaction between man and the built environment. Views the ritual forms of the built environment as transmitters of culture. Suggests that this framework might provide a new starting point for investigations into the built environment in use and the…

The court decision upholding a college faculty member's eligibility for a federal income tax deduction for a home office used for research because his institution did not provide suitable space is discussed. (MSE)

Food is prepared in the kitchen and brought to the students on carts at the Jackson school. The cost and space that would have been assigned to a cafeteria were diverted into the educational spaces. (Author/MLF)

Given a progressive educational program, Seattle architects and their engineers use a space truss framing systems to answer many typical problems of budget, expandability, and fabrication. (Author)

THIS MANUAL DIRECTS THE COMPILATION OF SPACE DATA SUCH AS INVENTORIES AND UTILIZATION RATES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. IT IS INTENDED TO BE THE WORKING MANUAL FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF A COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN WHICH WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE FISCAL YEARS 1968 AND 1969. THE MANUAL CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING A…

Instructional programs in Oregon are being rebuilt around a career cluster concept in which preparation for a career becomes a primary objective of education. This guide is intended to supply information that will help administrators, school boards, teachers, and architects with facilities planning--whether it is a matter of adapting existing…

The purpose of the study was to survey and describe procedures for allocating faculty office space at selected colleges and universities. The findings indicated only a few insitutions with no standard procedures or guidelines for allocating faculty space. Most institutions reported that the academic vice-president was in charge of faculty space…

The primary objective of the Task Force on Space and Utilization was to prepare a building space and utilization guide that could serve as a key element in the development of a formula for the allocation of capital funds to the Ontario universities. Part 1 of the Task Force report presents a brief history of the development of capital financing…

Two environments for children, and one for a couple, demonstrate flexible design solutions to user needs. (MLF)