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Holt, Raymond M., Ed. – 1976
This volume presents the proceedings of the preconference institute of the Architecture for Public Libraries Committee of Library Administration Division's Building and Equipment section. The keynote address raises questions about architecture in a strategy for change. The remaining 14 articles and presentations are divided into five sections:…
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design, Conference Reports
Taylor, Anne P.; Vlastos, George – 1975
Architectural solutions to some educational problems are explored and a systematic method is presented for designing schools as learning environments for children. Classroom environments and outdoor play areas are considered as functional art forms and seen as three-dimensional textbooks. The book demonstrates a way of using curriculum as a design…
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Classroom Furniture, Creative Thinking, Design Requirements
Sanoff, Henry – 1995
The planning and design of child care centers has been undertaken without sufficient knowledge of children's spatial behavior, resulting in centers not providing appropriate physical conditions for young children's developmental needs. Research suggests that physical environment is important in supporting child development. Child care settings…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Day Care Centers, Day Care Effects
Zeni, Jane – 1990
Designed to help teachers, grade six through high school, overcome misgivings about computers for writing and make the most of the new technology, this book offers answers to an urgent question in language arts: how can computers be woven into the human fabric of a writing workshop? The book is based on a five-year study of computers for writing…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Collaborative Writing, Computer Centers, Computer System Design
Spicer, Brian, Ed.; And Others – 1972
Part of a geography series which stresses understanding of the environment through mastery of specific skills and concepts, the secondary level textbook examines environmental systems as they exist at present. A system is defined as one of a large number of elements (people, cities, rocks, soils, air, clouds) which make up the environment.…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Area Studies, Design Requirements, Earth Science
Steeb, Ralph V. – 1974
The guide describes procedures for designing secondary industrial arts facilities based on careful scrutiny of the educational program which the facilities are intended to serve. It offers a four step general outline for planning such facilities and discusses in detail the following considerations with respect to writing subject area…
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Classroom Furniture, Design Requirements, Educational Facilities
Joffee, Elga – 1999
Designed to be used as a companion to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this guide provides information on how the law applies to individuals with visual impairments. Section 1, "The ADA and Visual Impairment," gives an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and discusses visual impairment and accessibility. Examples of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adults, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Building Design
Gadbow, Nancy F.; Du Bois, David A. – 1998
Intended for those who work with adult learners in postsecondary institutions, this book discusses special learning needs adults may have and related issues, tools, and strategies. Chapter 1 presents an overview of the demographics and issues that adults with disabilities face as they seek opportunities to learn. Chapter 2 explores the diversity…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Adult Students, Advocacy
Dewe, Michael – 1995
Now that fewer libraries are being built, it is particularly important to maximize space in the buildings available, and to ensure that library plans are determined by the needs of users. This book introduces the concept of space as a resource available to the library manager, along with stock, staff, and finance, which need managing in the same…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Case Studies, Children, Childrens Libraries
National Committee for Audio-Visual Aids in Education, London (England). – 1975
The design of new schools should facilitate the use of audiovisual resources by ensuring that the materials used in the construction of the buildings provide adequate sound insulation and acoustical and viewing conditions in all learning spaces. The facilities to be considered are: electrical services; electronic services; light control and…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Audiovisual Aids, Broadcast Reception Equipment, Building Design
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