This report examines the process behind setting up and implementing a "capital campaign": a program for raising money for new or renovated facilities at private K-12 schools. The report covers tax information regarding gifts to institutions then offers advice for setting up a comprehensive development program, including fundraising software and…

This article describes the 2006 Technology Education Collegiate Association (TECA) Eastern Regional elementary competition, wherein teams of technology education students from nine different universities designed and built cardboard chairs. The competition required the teams (four or five to a team) from universities up and down the East Coast to…

As a result of their own sometimes frustrating educational experiences, and a growing discontent with their current teaching methods, the authors, in conjunction with another instructor, decided to try an experiment. With the goal of enhancing visualization and understanding, the instructors created several multi-path educational paths for the…

This publication discusses conditions that feed wildfires, how a building catches fire, determining the school's risk, creating a survivable space for the school, the importance of maintenance, the fire-resistant school, meeting code requirements, and related flood and mudslide risks. Much of this publication has been adapted for schools from the…

Lightweight, board-backed aggregate curtain wall panels are used to clad facilities at Oral Roberts University. (MLF)

Models of each type of wood made from light and dark drinking straws can serve as an introduction to wood cell structure. (Author/MU)

The purpose of this publication is to assist engineers in the analysis, design and control of paving projects that use asphalt concrete and other asphalt plant-mixes. The scope of this new third edition has been enlarged, and changes necessitated by advances in asphalt technology have been incorporated. Chapters I and II and Appendices A and B…

Looks at Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer rubber roof membranes and the potential problems associated with this material's shrinkage. Discusses how long such a roof should perform and issues affecting repair or replacement. Recommends that a building's function be considered in any roofing decision. (RJM)

In the field of construction, most structures are supported by several groups of truss systems working together synergistically. A "truss" is a group of centered and balanced elements combined to carry a common load (Warner, 2003). Trusses provide strength against loads and forces within a structure. Though a complex field of study, structural…

A citation from the 23rd P/A Awards Program for the design of a public library to be built of an industrialized panel system. (Author/MLF)

Analysis of radiation fallout prevention factors in new construction is presented with emphasis on architectural shielding principles. Numerous diagrams and charts illustrate--(1) radiation and fallout properties, (2) building protection principles, (3) details and planning suggestions, and (4) tabular data interpretation. A series of charts is…

Discusses the various types of available insulating materials and describes the properties and K values of each one. (For previous article see Progressive Architecture, April 74, page 100) (Author)

Presents comprehensive lists of educational facilities products, services, and suppliers. Includes a product index, suppliers list and directory, product showcase, and free literature information. (EV)

Presents comprehensive lists of educational facilities products, services, and suppliers. Includes a product index, suppliers list and directory, product showcase, and free literature information. (EV)

Up-to-date information on "no wax" floors, metallized finishes, clear finishes, and "skim cleaning." (Author/MLF)