Many modern buildings become uncomfortably warm during sunny spells in the summer, and until recently there was no simple, reliable method of assessing at the design stage whether a building would become overheated. This paper describes a method of calculating summertime temperatures which was developed at the Building Research Station, and gives…

Design features are described for a science building for a large boys' school in Oxford, England. General considerations of the project are discussed; and specific information is provided for each subject department (general science, biology, chemistry, and physics) and for preparation and storage facilities, a central workshop, and a library.…

Modified and controlled relative humidity in buildings for certain occupancies is discussed. New criteria are used in determining the needs, desirability and problems associated with humidities in a building. Severe winter climate requires that special attention be given to the problems associated with increased indoor humidities during cold…

A basic primer of comprehensive architectural services has been compiled for use by architects who wish to expand the range of services offered to clients. The titles of the six major parts describe the topic content--(1) The New Role of the Architect, (2) Principles of Comprehensive Architectural Services, (3) The Architect and His Client, (4)…

Described are 131 new facilities being constructed to implement a Florida legislative mandate to provide all exceptional children with appropriate educational programs by 1973. A chart lists the new facilities by county and disability (educable mentally retarded, trainable mentally retarded, physically handicapped, deaf, and visually handicapped).…

Facility specifications for regional planning centers for hearing impaired children are presented which are said to reflect the belief that the development of school facilities should be generated by educational objectives. The proposed regional programs would draw children from a number of counties and local school districts to a centrally…

Three separate buildings at the New North Community School, linked by an underground mall, serve and connect a series of communities. (MLF)

A brief technical review of the areas of buildings that most often present barriers to the handicapped. (Author/MLF)

The new learning resources center takes advantage of the sun as a heat and light source when needed, but keeps it out when not needed. (Author/MLF)

Designers of 168 buildings were asked to rethink their approach to design of the buildings with energy conservation as the paramount consideration. Some of the results are shown and discussed. (Author/MLF)

Security in buildings ranges from simple locks to elaborate electronic systems. Most buildings do not need the level of sophistication it is possible to achieve. A survey of these products, however, is appropriate to appreciate their potential and variety. (Author/MLF)

The Purcell, Oklahoma, school board joined forces with the community and successfully sought a federal grant for a joint project. Facilities will be provided for a middle school, adult education, a public library, and for a number of service organizations. (Author/MLF)

Results of this study indicated that physical design features of university dormitories significantly affect the degree of commitment students feel for one another, patterns of interaction and emotional support, and level of involvement in organizational functioning, and support the usefulness of the University Residence Environment Scale.…

A library for the blind and physically disabled represents an inventive response to design problems of a social and formal nature. (Author/MLF)

Explains the role of a building scientist as being someone who is concerned with the environment in buildings and in their immediate surroundings; describes the training necessary for the vocation and assesses career prospects in the field. (CP)