Air structures have developed through a number of significant stages: military applications, conventional standard air structures (the "bubbles"), exhibition structures, and permanent building applications. With no other type of structure is it possible to obtain clear, widespan coverage of almost unlimited areas, additional ceiling clearance for…

Guidelines for the choice of site, layout, and design of polytechnic institutes at the post-secondary level are presented in this UNESCO manual issued in 1972. The purpose is to provide information for use in the erection of functionally appropriate and economically viable buildings. The manual is composed of eight chapters, mostly relating to…

This study has been prepared to set out some of the benefits and the problems involved in the use of air-supported structures. Also indicated are the types of inquiries that should be made when the use of such structures is being considered. Technical and engineering details, such as the properties of various fabrics, are not included. (Author)

Floor plans and illustrations present a simplified building system for an elementary school that can be utilized by any school board. All components for the system can be drawn from existing products and readily integrated with the structure. The component assembly and connections are illustrated in detail. Factory production is utilized to reduce…

Students, faculty, and administrators meet in various activities at the new University Center at the University of the Pacific. (Author/MLF)

Described are federally funded projects designed to provide building standards and codes for the physically handicapped. (CL)

Three colleges have joined together a unique planning and construction program that will enable them to share facilities on a common campus. (Author/MLF)

A specialized facility originally designed for the care, study, and treatment of autistic children, now is used as a diagnostic center for children (up to age 12) with a wide range of behavior-related disturbances: developmental difficulties, delinquency, and severe emotional illnesses. (Author/MLF)

In the first part of an interview, internationally famous engineer Fred Dubin talks of a full range of opportunities to conserve energy with passive design. (Author/MLF)

A leading passive solar heating expert advocates more extensive uses, outlines various familiar approaches, and evaluates many existing built examples. (Author/MLF)

In the current period of questioning of architectural values and directions, the implications of energy use on form must be confronted sooner or later. Efforts by various practitioners at combining art and technology are shown. (Author/MLF)

Holyoke Center, most successful of Harvard University's first-generation high-rises, combines under one roof, but in separate towers, the University's health services and administration. (Author/MLF)

In the 1978 Architectural Display presented at ASBO's 64th Annual Meeting, eight awards were given in five categories: new school buildings of any type; additions to existing buildings; modernization of existing buildings; energy conservation measures in any school buildings; and landscaping of new or existing school buildings. (Author/MLF)

The types of work that may qualify for copyright protection are considered generally, and then focus is on certain types of works whose copyrightability may be the subject of litigation in the future. Among those discussed are architectural designs, typeface designs, discoveries, pantomimes and choreographies. (LBH)

Attempts to identify features for lessening vandalism for consideration in the planning of educational facilities. Members of the National Association of School Security Directors were asked what features they would recommend in planning a new school building resistant to vandalism. 363 features in 24 major categories were identified as acceptable…