Describes the development of Mississippi County Community College's (MCCC's) solar energy system. Explains the functioning of the campus's computer-controlled photovoltaic concentrator system, MCCC's cooperative agreement with the Arkansas-Missouri Power Company, program funding, the integration of the solar system with other building components,…

The informal nature of preschool provision may allow building design a greater influence than at primary and secondary levels. The effect of building type seems to be to inhibit or facilitate the expression of existing child behavior or staff policy, with room openness and noise levels being the most potent factors. (Author/CT)

Profiles 17 construction and renovation projects at U.S. and Canadian schools and colleges, all displayed at the 1982 annual conference of the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International. Uses text, photographs, floor plans, and drawings to describe the projects, and lists owners, architects, engineers, and site and construction data.…

Energy savings through improved operation and maintenance of buildings and through implementation of energy conservation measures are discussed. Energy master planning--an approach to major retrofit and occupancy for existing college buildings, and energy conscious design and occupancy for new buildings--is advocated. (MLW)

The detachable magazine segment is a guide to sources of solar energy information sources. Included are (1) organizations; (2) bibliographies; (3) educational materials; (4) audiovisuals; (5) analytical tools; (6) construction plows; (7) directories and catalogues; and (8) miscellaneous. (Author/RE)

Presented are three curriculum sequences about windows that were designed as part of an architectural education course for junior high school students in Ohio. The three units, or "encounters," deal with stained glass, styles of windows, and functions of the window. Each includes student objectives and selected activities. (SJL)

This checklist of books related to energy is divided into categories dealing with the topics of oil, nuclear energy, alternative sources (general, solar, wood, and wind), conservation, energy for homes, and architecture. (SA)

Outlines how an information company--the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)--designed a new building to house its facility. Problems and deficiencies in the old work space were analyzed using a rigorous systems approach, and an open-plan system was devised to allow for optimum space utilization and energy efficiency. (CWM)

Two high-technology new buildings and two renovations were recognized in the 1979 College and University Architecture Competition. (MLF)

Descriptions, photographs, and the jury's comments on the award-winning architectural projects displayed at the 65th annual meeting of the Association of School Business Officials. Twelve projects are featured in the categories of new school buildings, modernization of existing buildings, and additions to existing buildings. (Author/MLF)

International recommendations concerning school buildings are listed. An annotated bibliography includes 280 annotated citations to materials on various aspects of educational architecture in both developed and developing countries. Arrangement is by topic: management, planning and programming, design for education, environmental design,…

The survival of the consulting engineer depends on adequate training in environmental systems and energy technologies. A mechanical/electrical building systems curriculum is proposed. (Author/BB)

Systems design, modularity, and prefabrication help speed construction of a megastructure for 8,000 students. (Author)

The number of school fires is up nationwide. This article describes unsafe school conditions, problems with new fire codes, and the factors that contribute to school fires. Installation of sprinkler systems is recommended. A fire-safety checklist is included. (LMI)

Presents eight Boston Society of Architects award-winning educational facilities. Provides information on the architectural and project teams, contractors, and consultants, and includes a brief description and photographs. (EV)