This handbook describes and documents the measurement system employed by the Educational Facilities Laboratory Project at Duke University for gauging the level of space-demanding activities. It offers detailed information regarding procedures for assessing space-demanding activity levels. The first part deals with procedures which have been…

An architectural design competition for the conversion of an urban junior high school is described. The program emphasized development of--(1) space and flexibility to accommodate new educational concepts, (2) semi-autonomous sub-schools for different school population cross-sections, (3) enlarged resource amenities and guidance facilities, and…

The purpose of the study was to survey and describe procedures for allocating faculty office space at selected colleges and universities. The findings indicated only a few insitutions with no standard procedures or guidelines for allocating faculty space. Most institutions reported that the academic vice-president was in charge of faculty space…

The primary objective of the Task Force on Space and Utilization was to prepare a building space and utilization guide that could serve as a key element in the development of a formula for the allocation of capital funds to the Ontario universities. Part 1 of the Task Force report presents a brief history of the development of capital financing…

A survey of member institutions in the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges pertaining to organizational structures and allocation procedures for instructional, research, and faculty office space has revealed that the organizational structure for allocating space was placed at the planning office, registrar office,…

When assessing the possible impact of library technical processes on library space utilization in the future, it should be taken into account that the role of libraries as book and document depositories is being replaced by the emerging role of information delivery systems. Miniaturization and new technology may decrease space needs, but in most…

School districts with surplus space and those wishing to obtain space more economically than by constructing conventional additions will obtain insights from this collection of eight abstracts of references in the ERIC system. (MLF)

The traditional use of public school facilities is examined in terms of declining enrollment, unused classrooms, and potential community utilization of the space. (LH)

Forty-one seventh and eighth grade New York students were interviewed for purposes of determining the kinds of "built" (architectural) space most valued by children. Results indicated geometrically irregular and multileveled structures were most appealing to children. Unexpected, secret, or hidden places were also considered especially…

Study found that social density is more strongly related to crowding ratings than is spatial density. Predictors of pleasantness include work-play, amount of space, waiting, and percent of people alone or unaccompanied. (Author/MA)

Many modern educational facilities reflect tremendous architectural and engineering advancement. However, the most important element, the individual learning space, has been grossly neglected. (Author/MLF)

This paper reviews the literature primarily outside of educational circles on three topics--ergonomics, anthropometry, and proxemics--that affect the learning environment. It also discusses some implications in the hope that research and dialogue can be stimulated. (JOW)

Discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages, as well as key points, in negotiating a lease for community facilities--particularly in churches--for child care programs. (Author/BB)

A competition for design of a master plan to alleviate disorder, clutter, and a lack of landmarks on the University of Miami's campus is described, and a sampling of the competition's winning entries ranging from pragmatic to fantastical are presented. (MSE)