Universities with vacant summer housing could open it to scholars on summer leave for research. (Editor)

Some new ideas dealing with multi-purpose space, structures, found space, surfaces, and track and field layouts. (Author)

The concept of office landscaping creates an open, flexible layout by grouping office workers, supervisors, and their stations in patterns that depend on group communication and interdepartmental work flow relationships. (Author)

Discusses ideas for adapting old school buildings to meet current needs. (JF)

Domes and bubbles are being utilized to create innovative environments for learning. (Author)

The very nature of the Diversified Occupations program and the specialized needs of its students require a rather extraordinary facility. (Author)

Explains the following 10 ways to contain costs: cooperate in purchasing; negotiate prices; ask for extras; rent your facilities; sell your training; buy in bulk; go with cheaper, lesser known vendors; look for ways to save on small items; use retirees as tutors; and develop a network on cost containment. (CT)

Research shows that for effective learning to occur, children must be actively involved. They need space to work with a wide variety of materials, share ideas, and present their findings. Architects are working to produce designs featuring large common areas or large complexes devoted to specific interests. Working in an open environment…