Declining enrollments in many geographic areas result in space being available for a community school in many existing school buildings. Describes community school facilities that have been developed from found space. (Author/DN)

College Instittions have begun to use the dispersed campus, outreach and external degree programs, and new technology to meet the space needs of new programs and a widened constitutency. Explores the solution of relying on noncampus facilities and programs. (Author/DN)

Community education in New Zealand had its origins in the pioneering days, and the long tradition of the extensive use of schools will encourage the even greater development of this type of social activity. (Author/DN)

Described is a project in which architectural students designed and constructed a sensory environment for young multihandicapped children. It is explained that the architectural students were exposed to general curriculum information, teacher reactions, and experiences with the children. Benefits from this cross-disciplinary effort are seen to…

A TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING THE CAPACITY OF A COLLEGE PLANT SHOULD (1) CONSIDER THE FUNCTIONAL USE OF THE PLANT, (2) ATTACK THE CAPACITY PROBLEM DIRECTLY RATHER THAN THROUGH STATUS STUDIES, (3) INVOLVE THE SIGNIFICANT FACTORS RELATED TO CAPACITY, (4) USE OBJECTIVE FACTORS, (5) BE UNIVERSAL IN ITS APPLICATION, (6) NOT INVOLVE ABSTRACT STANDARDS,…

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…

A floor plan accompanies each of six chronologically arranged schemes for housing educational programs. Scheme A represents the in-line corridor plan whose main characteristics are--(1) double loaded corridors with fixed bearing walls, (2) single window walls providing minimal light and ventilation, and (3) small classrooms with fixed desks and…

This bibliography is designed to assist educators in establishing an outdoor classroom for environmental education. A process is detailed by which school districts can effectively and efficiently develop a site on or near the school. The first step involves organizing a planning committee, enlisting administrative support, and developing a budget.…

The purpose of this study is to compile data concerning the staffing and operations of the physical plant departments of colleges and universities for the 1973-74 fiscal year. General information, such as whether an institution is public or private, campus acreage, number of buildings, building square feet, buildings maintained, length of work…

This bibliography and paper provide a brief overview of empirical studies that attempt to apply the insights of modern psychology to architecture. Items are discussed under headings of scientific research, methodology, perceptual studies, the use of space, interpersonal distance, personality development, learning, decision-related research, and…

The committee of research at the University of San Francisco recognizes that teaching is the primary responsibility and objective of this university. The committee views instruction and research as activities that can be interrelated and mutually enriching within the academic enterprise. It is within this spirit that the current study is…

This bulletin, the first of a series, considers the importance of a physical environment planned especially for kindergarten children. The creative use of space within the classroom and outdoors is discussed. Suggestions are given for furnishing interest centers such as a housekeeping area, a science counter, and a painting area. Guidelines for…

Data regarding the utilization of instructional space, including laboratories and physical education rooms, are reported in three sections--(1) space utilization by resident day classes only as of Fall 1968, (2) space utilization by resident evening classes only as of Fall 1968, and (3) a comparison of the Fall 1967 and Fall 1968 data for resident…