The middle school and senior high school of the Pojoaque Valley (New Mexico) School District share many facilities and services. Because of the need for expansion of facilities, some construction projects are budgeted that include remodeling the vocational building, building the music building, and adding built-in equipment to all remodeled and…

The present Pojoaque Valley (New Mexico) Elementary School consists of two pod buildings. Although a small amount of remodeling will take place in the buildings, the major portion of the project described here is the construction of one or more new buildings. Because the school district has no preconceived shape or location for new structures, the…

Describes two novel ways to accommodate new student populations: (1) building small, house-style classroom buildings in developing residential areas (in Flint, Michigan); and (2) using modular classrooms that can be dismantled and attached to other schools as the population shifts (in Montgomery County, Maryland). (MLH)

Effective planning for campus security requires a coordinated effort by the facility planner and safety and security personnel. Examples at Ohio State University are cited. (MLF)

The rationales and experience of the Roseville, Michigan, school system in putting all of its school buildings up for sale in an effort to resolve a school closure impasse. (JW)

This book describes, defines, and documents campus architectural designs, covering all aspects of campus building and landscape planning in light of today's new challenges--from the updating and revitalization of the existing architectural heritage to the kinds of innovative new buildings required to meet today's and tomorrow's academic needs. The…

This 60-minute videotape presents an interactive teleconference where national experts, local educators, and community leaders share ideas on how to improve schools and reach the National Education Goals. The Satellite Town Meeting focuses on modernizing schools with technology and buildings for a new century and offers an opportunity for…

This survey of 96 Texas public school superintendents and 96 Texas public school business managers determined their decision-making roles and differing perceptions of the facility planning process. Survey data reveal few significant differences between superintendents and business managers suggesting that business managers often perceive correctly…

A presentation paper examines the planning, coordination, design, and phasing of construction required for a new 340,000 sq.ft. high school (Chantilly High School, Fairfax, Virginia) plus adding 46,000 sq. ft. to the facility while keeping the educational program for 2,100 students active. The project's scope is outlined, followed by the design…

Successful school construction projects require careful planning. School boards and administrators should consider architectural firms and contracts carefully. Reduce costs by hiring subcontractors, requiring documentation for proposed changes, negotiating frequent site visits by architect, organizing board subcommittee to review work, and…

Highlights the three-year development of the Center for Community Education Facility Planning, established by the Council for Educational Facility Planners (CEFP). (Author/MLF)

Two experts argue that active solar energy systems are not cost-effective for most school buildings. (Author/MLF)

An example of the Neo-rationalist architectural movement is the high school of science in Pesaro (Italy). Designed by Carlo Aymonino, the school is intended to become part of a much larger urban academic complex. (Author/MLF)

Aldo Rossi's elementary school at Fagnano Olona (Italy) is an example of the Neo-rationalist architectural movement. (Author/MLF)

An educational specification identifies educational objectives and suggests general facility needs. The questions of why, who, what, when, where, and how in regard to a proposed building need to be answered. (Author/MLF)