The physical facilities of the education unit of the child development and mental ratardation center at the University of Washington are described. A floor plan is appended. (JD)

During his postdoctoral fellowship year, Dr. Rand taught a course on psychology and the physical environment at the Columbia University School of Architecture, worked with the New York City Office of West-Midtown Planning, completed a conceptual design of urban housing, and obtained support for a 3-year study of the fellowship between housing…

Presents several lighting systems appropriate in size and cost for smaller stages and complets an analysis with production notes explaining in detail lighting projection and design techniques. Contents include--(1) equipment specifications, (2) lighting the actor, (3) light on backgrounds, (4) techniques involving light, (5) design and the quality…

Numerous decisions must be made in the design of computer air conditioning, each determined by a combination of economics, physical, and esthetic characteristics, and computer requirements. Several computer air conditioning systems are analyzed--(1) underfloor supply and overhead return, (2) underfloor plenum and overhead supply with computer unit…

A library building program is a reference handbook for the architects to use throughout their planning. It should contain--(1) table of contents, (2) index, (3) summary lists of space requirements, and (4) other useful summaries. The purpose of the program is to define the library building for the architect as interacting separate units of the…

The designs for paperback book display and storage furniture presented in this report aim at providing physical solutions to the problems and needs generated by the use of paperbacks in education. First and foremost, they are directed toward accessibility of the books in the library, bookstores, classrooms, lounges, commons, corridors, and…

Human factors engineering is considered with regard to the design of safety factors for aviation and highway transportation equipment. Current trends and problem areas are identified for jet air transportation and for highway transportation. Suggested solutions to transportation safety problems are developed by applying the techniques of human…

This volume comprises a series of 6 manuals which provide an exhaustive reference on methods and procedures for the evaluation, planning, and management of all types of college and university facilities. Specific topics covered are: (1) the impact of curriculum changes on physical facilities; (2) classroom and class laboratory facilities; (3)…

This accident report illustrates and exemplifies three significant safety issues with which the Board has long been concerned: (1) the use of seatbelts by the drivers of schoolbuses, (2) the location and security of schoolbus fuel tanks, and (3) the mode of opening of schoolbus service doors. (Photographs may reproduce poorly.) (Author)

Developed cooperatively by the National Education Association and the National Park Service, this guide may be useful in designing and conducting workshops to help teachers develop environmental education programs using resources to be found outside the school. Specifically, it considers workshop design variables, the design process, workshop…

This is a proposal submitted by the Ohio State University Research Foundation for design of a planning and assessment system for the Division of Manpower and Institutions (now Division of Research and Development Resources), U.S. Office of Education. It responds to a need for an expanded planning, management, and assessment system that would…

The time and trouble taken with printed materials will most certainly be reflected in the success of the training program. In a discussion with graphic artist Richard J. Lionetti, various aspects important in communicating trainer needs to the artist are presented. (BP)

The author traces the growth of public library building in Finland, discusses the role of public subsidy legislation, and expresses the need for better library planning. (MF)

The article discusses building design for handicapped persons, focusing on the special needs of those with mobility, sight, and hearing impairments. (DLS)

Art educators have recognized the need for environment design awareness as a prerequisite to an improved environment. In considering the interrelated system of people and the places in which they live, this research attempted to identify the factors and concepts that are necessary for understanding human transaction with residential space. A…