Explores use of space management on college campuses for creating an equitable system of projecting future space needs and allocation. Examines traditional numerical methods of space projections, questions some of the fundamental assumptions about space projections, and presents an alternative approach based on a new, benchmarking methodology.…

Describes how three colleges addressed their student services concept by grouping services in facilities that also include gathering space. Photos are included. (GR)

The main aim of this article is to explore models of a teacher addressing a class sitting in a rectangular classroom or lecture theatre and derive central measures of the distance between the teacher and the class or between a lecturer and an audience. This involves an interesting range of mathematics and two metrics. A secondary aim is to discuss…

A description of how to work within existing space, be flexible, and plan ahead for a television studio. (Author/HB)

REPORT MAKES SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANNING AND IMPROVING PHYSICAL FACILITIES FOR GUIDANCE. PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FACILITIES IN THE SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL ENHANCE EFFECTIVE GUIDANCE SERVICES. THIS REPORT--(1) INDICATES THE NEED FOR EARLY PLANNING, (2) SUGGESTS A "DIAGRAMMATIC SCHEME" APPROACH IN PLANNING PHYSICAL FACILITIES (EXTENT AND LOCATION OF GUIDANCE…

THIS REPORT IS AN IDENTIFICATION OF THE MORE SIGNIFICANT FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE AMOUNT OF SQUARE FOOTAGE INCLUDED IN HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND LOWER SCHOOL DESIGN. THESE FACTORS ARE RELATED TO THE PERCENT OF UTILIZATION OF THESE SPACES. VARIABLES DETERMINING SPACE ALLOCATION FOR HIGH AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS ARE--(1) THE SQUARE FOOTAGE…

THE SQUARE FOOT STANDARDS PER PUPIL FOR SCHOOLS IS ANALYZED. THE SQUARE FOOT ALLOCATIONS FOR SEVERAL STATES AND PHILADELPHIA ARE DETERMINED BY DIVIDING THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE SCHOOL BY THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS THE SCHOOL IS INTENDED TO ACCOMMODATE. TABLES SHOWING STATE RECOMMENDATIONS OR REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE-JUNIOR HIGH,…

Enrollments, building planning and the utilization of space is discussed and a contribution toward the development of a master plan for higher education in Illinois is made. The first section presents information regarding limitations or ceilings which institutions now have or plan to have on their enrollments, the additional enrollment capacities…

This discussion of the reutilization of existing library space reviews the decision process and considerations for implementation. Two case studies of small public libraries which reassigned space to better use are provided, including floor plans. (1 reference) (MES)

Examined whether elderly-headed households live in dwellings too large for their needs. Demonstrates that most elderly households do not underutilize housing space. When homes of the elderly are on the market, new occupants include a wide range of household types, not just younger, larger families. (NRB)

Describes specialized units that increase storage capacity. One involves two stationary units at either end of a track, with three or more movable units and one aisle; the other is an inclined rack. (MLF)

The new academic complex and art center at the University of Wisconsin in Madison houses the departments of art, art education, history, and music in one building. (Author/MF)

The University of Akron creates multi-level garages under its newest buildings. (Editor)