Criteria are presented for implementation in the design and construction of school buildings and facilities so as to obviate hazards to individuals with physical disabilities. Accommodations for the physically handicapped are considered for the following--(1) public walks, (2) parking lots, (3) ramps with gradients and handrails, (4) entrances,…

SUGGESTIONS FOR PROGRAMING A FACILITY FOR NURSING EDUCATION ARE DIRECTED TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING FACULTY WHO ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP BUILDING PLANS REFLECTING THE PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES OF THEIR SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL'S UNIQUE POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTION, AND THE CREATIVE CAPACITIES OF THE PLANNING GROUP. THE SUGGESTED…

Research development of a construction system is detailed in terms of--(1) design and analysis, (2) construction methods, (3) testing, (4) cost analysis, and (5) architectural potentials. The system described permits construction of usual shapes without the use of conventional concrete formwork. The concrete involves development of a structural…

A report based on the program participants of the Building Research Institute Conference in the fall of 1962 on school building research whose aim it is to make contributions to building science. Major topics discussed are--(1) definition of school building needs, (2) developing the stragegy for meeting future school building needs, (3)…

Design to assist boards of education, administrators, music teachers and architects in planning adequate facilities for a music department based upon the needs of individual districts. Location and scope of facilities are discussed as are specifications for architectural elementals of rehearsal and auxilliary rooms. Brief discussions on equipment…

The purpose of the conference was to investigate the implications of new technologies for library architecture and to use the findings in planning new Library Research Facility for the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The first half of this document consists of reports prepared by six consultants on such topics as microforms, computers,…

This annotated bibliography is a selected listing of reference materials for use by local government officials in the development of energy conservation programs. The references are listed under the agency through which they are available. Agency listings are alphabetized and include complete mailing addresses. There are 46 agency listings, many…

The author discusses the specifics of planning new facilities and restructuring existing ones for intramural and recreational use by handicapped and normal individuals. Detailed are suggestions for general accessibility (including parking, ramps and door hardware aspects), toilet facilities, swimming pools, and such miscellaneous facilities as…

An effective school library requires a good supply of books and periodicals, adequate furniture, sufficient space, and a trained person to manage the facility efficiently. In Asia, where educational facilities are often in short supply, UNESCO has established a Regional Center for Book Development and has made recommendations for future…

A discussion of fire risks, causes, prevention, and salvage in libraries is presented in text and photographs. A description of some historic library fires demonstrates the value of adequate protection and preparedness programs to minimize loss and damage. The need for fire retardant construction and protection from valdalism and arson are…

Seven papers from the symposium on schoolhouse planning held in 1969 by the Fresno County Regional Planning and Evaluation Center are presented in this book. The papers discuss the changes in educational philosophy and technology which have brought about a change in the spaces needed for education. Educational finance, educational specifications,…

Flexibility, adaptability, and expandability are requirements for good laboratory design. This report contains suggestions for improving laboratory planning, construction, and utilization in certain key areas. Special attention is given to incorporating safety equipment and special nonreactive materials. (RA)

Design, which is basically a decisionmaking process, requires certain information. Although the nature and quantity of information needed vary greatly from task to task, the designer could be greatly assisted if some means were devised to help him decide which information is essential for his particular task. In the design of buildings, the…

Four speeches presented at the 41st annual meeting of the National Council on Schoolhouse Construction, October 1964. The central organizing concept of the speeches is a comparative evaluation of two elementary schools, visited by the participants, which represent varied approaches to building design and educational planning. (FPO)

Current trends in architectural design and construction are described which may affect the prefinishing of exterior building components. Contents include--(1) prefinishing of ferrous metals, (2) prefinishing of nonferrous metals, (3) prefinishing of wood and composition board, (4) prefinishing of masonry concrete block, (5) prefinishing of…