When planning the interior of a library facility, the planning team of librarian, library consultant, architect, and interior design consultant must focus attention on the basic principles of interior design and the psychological needs of the user. Colors for an interior should be selected with careful regard to space, light, and emotional and…

This module is the eighth in a series of eleven modules in an energy conservation curriculum for secondary and postsecondary vocational students. It is designed for use by itself or as part of a sequence of four modules on conservation in building construction and operation (see also modules 9-11). The objective of this module is to train students…

One of a four-volume report including position papers and specifications for the elementary teacher education program on the University of Wisconsin campus in the year 1975 and beyond. A description is given of the university facilities which are available or are to be made available for WETEP (Wisconsin Elementary Teacher Education Project)…

A multitude of design strategies are available to achieve energy-efficient windows. Opportunities for improving window performance fall into six groups: site, exterior appendages, frame, glazing, interior accessories, and building interior. Design strategies within these groups can improve one or more of the six energy functions of windows: solar…

Described are the construction and analysis of three play learning centers for preschool mentally retarded and cerebral palsied children, and pre-adolescent and adolescent emotionally disturbed children. Section I of the report provides an introduction on the importance of play, research on playground equipment, considerations in designing play…

This booklet makes suggestions regarding space relationships, location, size, and technical requirements of physical and health education facilities. The facilities may include all or some of the following instructional areas: gymnasium, auxiliary open-space area, indoor area (classroom), ancillary area, and swimming pool. (Author)

Presented is the final report of a project to acquire, renovate, and construct a building addition to house a sheltered workshop and provide instruction in basic life skills, social skills, simple production work skills, and life oriented academics for moderately retarded adults. Sections are provided on the following aspects of the project…

This study was commissioned by the American Institute of Architects because of a widespread feeling that education for environmental design must change. The purpose of this study is to focus and give direction to the many changes that are taking place in environmental design education today. Emerging from the study was a process for planning and…

This bibliography contains a selected reference list of publications of interest to architects, library planners, and librarians contemplating the planning, programing, and/or design of library facilities. Each reference is followed by a listing of ERIC descriptors that describe its contents. The items are listed in six sections: (1) library…

A profile is presented for a high school designed to house a closed circuit television system as a basic part of the instructional program. The description of the educational bases of the design emphasizes why the school was designed as it was and how it was designed and built. Schematics and photographs are included along with an evaluation of…

Educational specifications are presented delineating instructional space requirements and relationships for a new high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. These specifications comprise a set of written instructions from which the architect can derive a design concept compatible with current educational needs and adaptable to future changes in…

In considering the team approach to architectural service, emphasis is given to the advantages of many specialists working together to solve complex building problems. An actual use of the team approach is described to illustrate how Caudill, Rowlett and Scott Architects solved the problems in planning a science building for Colorado College. The…

Basic information and guidelines on the use of URBS components are provided for use by architects and engineers. The URBS system was developed in response to the competitive bidding on performance specifications, incorporating user requirements, economic constraints, industry capability and trade practices. The essence of the URBS Project--the…

The issues considered at this conference cluster about--(1) the relationship of the architect to educational objectives and the translation of these aims into building design, (2) facilities financing and federal aid, and (3) college housing. Reviews and critiques of recently constructed facilities, namely the University of Illinois at Chicago,…

Guidelines for incorporating provisions for the physically handicapped into the design and construction of public facilities are reviewed. Performance criteria and recommendations are given for facility planning, site development, and building equipment. Hazards and safety precautions are discussed, with specifications for architectural elements…