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National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). Div. of Building Research. – 1968
One hundred different topics related to the technical aspects of building design and construction are discussed. The major areas of discussion are--(1) the effects of climate on building materials, (2) site and soil analysis, (3) acoustical and thermal design considerations, (4) fire and building design, (5) structural analysis and design, and (6)…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Building Systems, Building Trades
Luna, Gene, Ed.; Gahagan, Jimmie, Ed. – National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 2008
In 2004, "Learning Reconsidered" urged educators to think more holistically about student learning and development. "Learning Initiatives in the Residential Setting" provides a framework for putting this call into action at large universities and small colleges alike. Chapters trace the history of learning in residence halls, discuss academic and…
Descriptors: Building Design, Physical Environment, Student Personnel Services, Holistic Approach
Jordy, William H. – Progressive Architecture, 1976
Winner of the first award in the 1970 P/A competition, Pembroke dormitories embody a combination of sources of inspiration pervasive in current design. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Awards, Building Design, Dormitories
Building Design and Construction, 1975
Involving the community in the earliest planning of design projects often results in useful suggestions, speeds the design phase, and increases community acceptance of the project. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Design, Community Involvement, Community Support, Public Opinion
Taylor, Frank – Learning, 1975
This article discusses the obstacles confronted while planning and building a free school. (PD)
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Plans, Nontraditional Education, School Construction
American School and University, 1974
Opening next September, the Murry Bergtraum High School for Business Careers in downtown Manhattan, will share space with the telephone company. The architect's adherence to the site's natural shape provides adequate space. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Design, High Schools, Shared Facilities, Site Development
Building Design and Construction, 1974
Sarah P. Harkness, architect and designer of the award-winning Bates College Library building in Maine, has ideas about encouraging more women to enter the field of architecture. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, College Libraries, Employed Women
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Jones, Harold D. – College and Research Libraries, 1975
Reports on 20 recently constructed university libraries. (PF)
Descriptors: Building Design, College Libraries, Library Cooperation, Library Facilities
Kooiman, Cornelis S. – Coll Univ Bus, 1969
Descriptors: Building Design, College Housing, Dormitories, Off Campus Facilities
Wasserman, Burton – Art Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Architecture, Arts Centers, Building Design, Museums
Coll Univ Bus, 1969
Descriptors: Building Design, Communications, Interior Space, Landscaping
Coll Univ Bus, 1969
Descriptors: Architects, Building Design, Classrooms, College Buildings
Coll Univ Bus, 1969
Descriptors: Building Design, Construction (Process), Construction Costs, Dormitories
IZUMI, KIYOSHI – 1965
THE DEPTH OF PSYCHOSOCIAL CONSIDERATION VARIES WITH ARCHITECTURAL FUNCTION. THESE FACTORS INCREASE AS A BUILDING USAGE BECOMES MORE ANTHROPOPHILIC. SITUATIONS RELATING TO AMBIGUOUS DESIGN MUST BE ELIMINATED IN BUILDING DESIGN. PROBLEMS INVOLVING VISUAL PERCEPTION SUCH AS (1) GLASS DOORS, (2) APPARENT INSECURITY OF STRUCTURE, (3) AMBIGUOUS SYMBOLIC…
Descriptors: Building Design, Design Requirements, Spatial Relationship, Visual Environment
1967
THE NATION'S SCHOOLS SCHOOL OF THE MONTH IS A BUILDING DESIGNED WITH AN OPEN INTERIOR. THERE ARE NO SEPARATE CLASSROOMS. THE MAIN SPACE IS DIVIDED INTO THREE LEARNING AREAS, PRACTICAL ARTS, ADMINISTRATIVE, AND COMMONS. FLEXIBLE PARTITIONS AND MOBILE CHALKBOARDS ACT AS VISUAL BARRIERS TO LIMIT DISTRACTIONS WHILE CARPETING AND ACOUSTIC BAFFLES…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Architecture, Building Design, Building Innovation
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