The information available on current developments in the planning and use of educational facilities is dispersed among many resources. This publication gathers up the scattered information on all the lively facilities topics and complements it with the names and addresses of prime information sources for interested public officials, planners,…

Guidelines for the development of secondary school science programs and facilities which will aid in the review of existing and proposed programs and in adapting classroom instruction to the needs of individual pupils. Science facilities are emphasized including space requirements, classrooms, laboratories, utilities, furniture, and audiovisual…

School maintenance guidelines are directed to the local school situation where the custodian may have neither the opportunity for any formal training or experienced personnel available to instruct him. Topics covered are those that are thought to be of greatest value to the local school custodian and include--(1) floor care, (2) carpet cleaning,…

This workbook, summarizing the major points relating to the particular type of educational building design for primary schools in humid tropical Asia, is basically a check list and a source of reference intended to remind the architect, engineer, or technician of the main points to be considered in the design of primary schools, and to give…

The flexibility of open-plan space and the goals of an open education have implications for the development of furniture and equipment lists. A suggested furniture and equipment list that has been developed for one team group in one academic cluster in an academic area is presented. The selections aim at providing a wide variety of working…

The arrangement and use of space are parts of the nonverbal communications system of the class and, as such, have effects on the performance and behavior of both students and teachers. (MJB)

This discussion of issues to be considered in setting up an efficient computer classroom focuses on the selection, preparation, and furnishing of facilities intended for instructional use: selection and room preparation; power, lighting, and telecommunication; avoidance of equipment problems; and furniture selection. (11 references) (MBR)

The Education Design Institute developed a series of tearsheets that were used as part of a feasibility study for a pre-school. The tearsheets, which aid designers in planning pre-school environments, outline educational objectives; optimum square foot standards; general environmental concerns; and furniture and equipment for infant, toddler, and…

A plea for attention by educational researchers to the relationship between the biophysical environment used for instruction and the pedagogical practices used in those environments. (Author)

In workstation design, furniture selection and arrangement directly relate to the way in which work is accomplished. Standardized workstations are being developed to fit the specific needs of various job categories within the electronic office. (Author/MLF)

Described are the procedures utilized to design and implement the conversion of a traditional college classroom into a softer, aesthetically more pleasing room. (BT)

Summarizes four recent concerns of the Austrian Institute for School and Sport Facilities, which is responsible for current issues and problems related to educational buildings in the country: schools as low energy buildings, electromagnetic fields and school buildings, chairs and tables for educational buildings, and school grounds (learnscapes).…

Vertical learning environments (vertical surfaces covered with two- or three-dimensional detachable objects that provide opportunities for perception, manipulation, interaction, construction of knowledge, and representation) offer children rich, interactive learning environments at eye level. Discusses vertical learning environments in a Piagetian…

Outlines the steps and actions followed by a furniture and equipment consultant in ensuring an efficient and effective job of furniture and equipment ordering, delivery, and installation in an overseas school situation. (MLF)