Although educators have succeeded in informing the public about the transformative power of electronic and telecommunications tools, they have frequently overlooked physical features of spaces needed to house them. This article discusses workspace, arrangements, flooring, environment, electrical wiring, lighting, acoustics, and security features…

Some solutions to surplus space usage in school buildings. (MLF)

This article describes seven methods of calculating a school's capacity (the number of students that can be instructed without curtailing the educational program), including one devised by the author. (MCG)

Despite thousands of public building closures in the last decade, many public agencies are renting privately owned space. Interagency use of public facilities is one response to this problem; however, to overcome legal, political, economic, and social barriers, agencies must learn to cooperate and communicate better. (MCG)