The University of North Florida used the latest technology to build a campus village. (Editor)

This report outlines the steps for planning educational facilities for elementary and secondary schools. Three major steps are identified regarding the school building program, and the various phases involved in each step are analyzed in detail. Several charts and information forms for use in planning educational facilities are included. (FS)

Discusses the interaction necessary between architects and educators in the formulation of user requirements for school facilities. (JF)

Elements which should be considered in developing program statements (educational specifications) based on a survey of the literature, are presented in this outline which recommends specific content as well. It is intended for use as a general guide in the preparation of such documents which are thorough, comprehensive, and functional. (FS)

A comprehensive analysis is presented of major issues involved in securing effective and economical use of school building resources. It is noted that an effective school building investments policy will succeed in building the right kind of school in the right place at the right time and at the right cost. This volume examines the implications of…

A guide is presented for use by school districts in the formulation of educational specifications for school plant construction projects. Following a discussion of the meaning of educational specifications and a description of their content and format, information is given regarding the organization and procedures for formulating educational…

Major considerations and findings are presented in regard to the updating of a long range campus plan for the development of buildings, parking areas, drives and sidewalks at Daytona Beach Junior College. Following a consideration of the background and program of the college, a site analysis is presented. Plans and recommendations are offered…

A review is presented of the assistance program from 1946 to 1965 for local school districts in Mississippi. School district program needs were determined by a citizen's council, a legislature study committee, an educational finance committee and a legislative report in public education. These groups examined existing school plant facilities and…

Before making the choice of renovating an old building or constructing a new one on the same site or at a new site, many considerations must be taken into account: available funds, time, energy sources, environmental and social impact, relationship to other buildings, and the condition of the old building itself. (Author)

Provides a capsule history of the school building systems concept, and describes some of the projects currently employing the concept. (JF)

A State official, who was involved in the California School Construction Systems Development (SCSD) project since its inception, describes the drawbacks of and the problems encountered in that project. (JF)

It is noted that in any planning process for community colleges, physical facilities are only an adjunct to the instructional program, and any types of facilities that evolve should be based on the nature of the students, the curriculum, and the general philosophy and operation of the college. A list is presented as a suggested guide for questions…

The people of the facilities planning process are grouped into two teams: the educational team and the design team. The educational team is described as consisting of the institutional governing body, chief administrator, one or more administrative assistants, department heads, faculty committees, and educational consultants. The design team…

Certain factors are examined that contribute to the utilization of middle and high school facilities in the planning stage in the School District of Philadelphia. The study addresses itself to certain factors related to the methods of rostering schools which affect utilization of facilities in an urban area. A suggested program is developed…

A description is presented of the first phase of the Florida Schoolhouse Systems Project. Following a presentation of the background and objectives of the SSP, the development of integrated building systems is considered with regard to--(1) stimulation of research and development, (2) performance specifications and competitive bidding, and (3)…