Fourteen school districts in Arizona responded to questionnaires concerning the problem of surplus school space. (MLF)

The advantages and disadvantages of five alternative ways of using surplus space available to school systems. (Author)

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)

Faced with deteriorating buildings, overcrowding, an inadequate budget, and government regulations, Columbia University needed data to support facility management decisions. After contacting organizations with similar facilities, the unviersity chose a space inventory database program developed by MIT for a consortium of academic, medical, and…

Among the factors contributing to the acceleration of community education development are the increasing concern over duplication of effort by community agencies, declining school enrollment, and increased adult leisure time. (Author/MLF)

Many modern educational facilities reflect tremendous architectural and engineering advancement. However, the most important element, the individual learning space, has been grossly neglected. (Author/MLF)

Describes a community planning laboratory process held to resolve the issue of reuse of excess school facilities. (Author/MLF)

By applying a computer-aided drafting system to a range of facilities layouts and plans, a division of Tektronix, Inc., Oregon, is maintaining staffing levels with an added workload. The tool is also being used in other areas of the company for illustration, design, and administration. (MLF)

The University of Denver's enrichment program for gifted and talented children enhances the university's public image, attracts potential students, and offers practicum students field work and research opportunities. (Author/MLF)

Properly planned and designed facilities for both athletic and physical education programs, which would allow cooperation, peaceful coexistence, and an effective program for both, provide a challenge for innovative educational planners and architects. (Author/MLF)

Provides a sequence of planning considerations at the University of Notre Dame leading to the decision to construct a "generic" classroom building for use by the entire university. Discusses the building program, determination of its size and mixture of classrooms, and the definition of general purpose "generic" classrooms.…

This article presents a computer program for aiding prediction of how to make maximum use of the physical plant to accommodate the instructional program at a secondary school. It uses Conrad's formula for determining capacity, room needs, and utilization of facilities. The formula, BASIC program, and a sample table are provided. (DCS)