An audiovisual consultant takes a critical look at current practices and shows ways to save money. (Author/MLF)

A new gymnasium at West Valley College in Daratoga, California, combines natural light from an indirect source with electrical lighting, thereby eliminating glare. (Author/MLF)

THIS PUBLICATION REGARDING SCHOOL LIGHTING WAS PREPARED AS A USEFUL ADDITION TO THE AMERICAN STANDARD GUIDE FOR SCHOOL LIGHTING. THE MATERIAL HAS BEEN EXTRACTED FROM THE IES LIGHTING HANDBOOK TO INCLUDE A MORE DETAILED TREATMENT OF SUBJECTS TO WHICH THE DESIGNER MUST GIVE IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION. THERE IS A MORE EXTENSIVE TREATMENT OF REFLECTED…

A PUBLICATION DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE PLANNING OF MUSIC SUITES IN SCHOOLS. THE INFORMATION CAN BE USED IN THE PREPARATION OF PLANS FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND IMPROVING FACILITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION IN EXISTING BUILDINGS. SECTIONS INCLUDED DEAL WITH--(1) THE MUSIC PROGRAM AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT, (2) LOCATION OF MUSIC ROOMS, (3) TYPES…

Featured in this report is a summary of an extensive and unique study of color combinations and lighting. The summary presents the highlights of a report by Xr. Harry Helson which brings to fulfillment the complex work of this distinguished psychologist who began his inquiries in the late 50's. The report provides a method of forecasting whether a…

This bibliography lists 75 items--books, articles, research, and magazines--dealing with stage lighting for the dance. Most of the items have brief annotations. (JM)

Blacking out every school in the San Antonio, Texas, district has reduced utility costs by $90,000 and cut vandalism costs by 31 percent. (Author/MLF)

As a result of the energy crisis, schools across the nation are instituting programs to become more energy-efficient with encouraging and money-saving results. (Author)

Another source for non-representational subject matter and new images is the world of light designs (photograms) which may be created directly on paper or film. Their creation was described, materials for their production suggested, and their impact on the world of art noted. (Author/RK)

Shows that the perceived shade of gray depends on the luminance relationship between surfaces perceived to be in the same plane and not between surfaces that are merely adjacent in the retinal image. This implies that lateral inhibition cannot explain lightness constancy. (MLH)

Libraries can serve many functions, and the type of library best for a particular school depends on how the library corresponds to the educational curriculum. (Author/MF)