Auditoriums of the future, divisible auditoriums, economic advantages of multi-service space and auditorium location are discussed. Also presented are guides for buying and selecting seating, state equipment, portable stages, and stage lighting. (RK)

Research gathered by the Functional Efficiency Division of the National Building Research Institute, South Africa, is aimed at providing lighting conditions under which the school child can produce his maximum effort with the least strain and fatigue. These favorable conditions are outlined along with specific examples of their realization in…

Caudill, Rowlett, and Scott, a firm of architects, planners, and engineers, present their method of campus planning for Pima County Junior College. The elements which shape the physical form of PCJC are analyzed and represented by diagrams and sketches. From the analysis of the educational program, the site characteristics, and the budget, the…

Standards and principles for library facilities, programs and equipment services for the visually handicapped are outlined. The duties of federal, state, regional and community libraries are overviewed. Large library and school library requirements are defined along with data on library materials, personnel and equipment needs. Appendices contain…

Whenever possible, handicapped children are to be brought into schools with normal children. However, specialized facilities are needed as well. Design requirements for specialized facilities and recent research findings on the effects of the environment on behavior and attitude are topics covered in 12 entries in an annotated bibliography and six…

Recommendations are offered for an adequate physical education instructional program to be considered for all proposed construction in the state. Sizes and dimensions for indoor and outdoor facilities, at the elementary, middle, and high school level are provided, with specific recommendations for middle and high school gymnasiums. A concluding…

Describes a partnership project between a school and the local community that aimed at transforming the school campus into a beautiful multipurpose area that serves the entire community. Provides students with an in-depth integrated study of plants and gardening and increases awareness of ecological conservation and environmental interactions.…

Discusses factors in redesigning school library media centers: electronic resources, electricity, furniture, lighting, and acoustics. Presents a case study of Wake County (North Carolina) Schools and describes the county standards for media center design and renovation for elementary, middle, and high schools. (PEN)

Inventories of space characteristics and utilization evolved into college space planning guidelines. Several approaches and methods for calculating space needs are described. The guidelines that an institution selects depends on its organization, the availability of the data the models call for, and the amount of work that one wants to do.…

Explores design considerations for a functional microcomputer lab, including ergonomics and furnishings; access for the disabled; the use of other media; hardware security; and software security, including virus protection. A summary paragraph comments on the role of planning and forecasting. A bibliography of eight titles for further reading is…

Contains a planning prospectus a consultant group might utilize in serving the planning needs of a medium size school district. Includes the types of tasks and data which need to be performed and analyzed for the effective completion of a facility planning effort. Planning prospectus content was obtained from Tuba City School District, Arizona's…

Describes an intergenerational care program that emphasizes "intentional intergenerational interaction" as key to planning. Details a window-divided facility design that enables a variety of elderly and young people's interactions. Illustrates mutually beneficial joint activities ranging from one-on-one (holding a baby) to group events…

This description of the Model Edspec, which can be used by itself or in conjunction with the "Format Guide of Educational Specifications," serves as a comprehensive planning tool for the selection and application of technology. The model is designed to assist schools in implementing the facilities development process, thereby making…

The 1986 North Carolina Public School Facilities Standards were legislated in 1996 to become Facility Guidelines. A Public School Facilities Task Force was appointed to review and make revisions. These 1997 guidelines define and describe minimum facilities to ensure educational program appropriateness and long-term cost efficiency. They were…

This publication, a supplement to the "North Carolina Public School Facilities Guidelines," is intended as a resource to assist design professionals in planning facilities that meet the evolving needs of public schools in North Carolina. The publication specifically describes early childhood education programs and the facilities that…