An architectural firm has created a new position, that of director of environmental security with the responsibility, from the beginning of design, of seeing that any project meets all of the known requirements, acts, and codes for every aspect of environmental security. (Author/MF)

Pictures and brief descriptions of the libraries receiving awards for architectural design are given. (SJ)

Presented is a satirical description of the perfectly designed library that has something for everybody. (SJ)

A brief discussion of the need for innovation in modern school design. (AA)

This report on water receptacles argues that, in building planning, drinking fountains and classroom sinks should not be afterthoughts. Choices must meet aesthetic demands while fulfillling maintenance requirements. (JF)

A description of the school library with building data provided. (CC)

How a system of seismic isolation works to relieve superstructures of their earthquake resisting function at cost savings. (KJ)

Gives directions for the design and construction of a portable sound booth. (CMV)

Examines a century of library architecture in relation to the changing perceptions of library functions, the development of building techniques and materials, fluctuating esthetic fashions and sometimes wildly erratic economic climates. (Author)

Describes the design of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Davis. (EV)

Presents Millikin University's (Decatur, IL) renovated School of Music facility that includes additional practice rooms and faculty studios, a computer-assisted instruction classroom, and a recording studio. Before-and-after photos are included. (GR)