Explains a method for converting school building rehabilitation costs into costs per square foot (unit costs) for seven categories of building components. Unit costs are useful in budgeting, consistent with standard practices of building cost estimating, and easily adjusted for variations due to locality and the economy. (MLF)

Profiles 17 construction and renovation projects at U.S. and Canadian schools and colleges, all displayed at the 1982 annual conference of the Council of Educational Facility Planners, International. Uses text, photographs, floor plans, and drawings to describe the projects, and lists owners, architects, engineers, and site and construction data.…

Two high-technology new buildings and two renovations were recognized in the 1979 College and University Architecture Competition. (MLF)

The functions of a coordinator in an inner-city high school renewal project are described and their effectiveness evaluated. (JD)

Suggestions are made for reducing teacher and student alienation in urban schools by encouraging cooperative planning by all concerned individuals. (JD)

Descriptions, photographs, and the jury's comments on the award-winning architectural projects displayed at the 65th annual meeting of the Association of School Business Officials. Twelve projects are featured in the categories of new school buildings, modernization of existing buildings, and additions to existing buildings. (Author/MLF)

Elevator installation should be a primary consideration in planning modernization and renovation, especially now that strict barrier-free legislation is in effect. (Author)

Describes how the Denver Public School District used detailed planning and precise fiscal management to build 10 schools rather than just the 9 approved by voters in a bond issue, as well as to renovate 22 other schools. (EV)

Describes notable interior renovations of educational facilities, including the educational context and design goals. Includes information on architects, suppliers, and cost, as well as photographs. (EV)

Describes the capital campaign, business strategies, and facilities program at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, which are attempting to tap into the school's history to stay competitive in the marketplace. (EV)

Although the approval of a project's design and budget typically rests with the campus governing board, a project team determines the configuration, the cost, and the utility of the completed project. Because of the importance of these decisions, colleges and universities must select project team members carefully. (Author)

Using facility subsystems as the unit of analysis, the maintenance planner can construct a projection of what is required to maintain facilities in good operating condition. Subsystems are identified: foundations and floor and roof structures; roofing; exterior; interior; elevators; plumbing; heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning; electrical;…

Argues that school improvement efforts have not been examined carefully, comprehensibly, sensibly, and sensitively enough. Describes Canada's reform attempts which abandon isolated inservice education efforts, recognize that problems in implementing school reforms need to be addressed, and recognize that the school must be the focal point of…

Reports on a study to determine whether there were particular recommendation categories that appeared in the North Central Association Commission on Schools' visiting team reports. Categories with most recommendations in all three states studied were related to facilities, staffing, curriculum development, equipment, and curriculum articulation.…

A seven-step strategy for improvement of college classroom spaces is outlined, and specific suggestions are made for designing efficient and effective spaces, including considerations for size, arrangement, seating, lighting, writing surfaces, and audiovisual and other classroom teaching equipment. (MSE)