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Green Building Education in the Green Museum: Design Strategies in Eight Case Study Museums
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Cole, Laura B.; Lindsay, G.; Akturk, A. – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2020
The choice to create or renovate museum buildings to green building standards is a growing trend for science museums. With access to green facilities comes the potential to extend informal science learning into the three-dimensional architectural environment. To examine how and if museums with green buildings interpret their buildings for the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Facility Improvement, Conservation (Environment), Recycling
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Allen, Walter C. – Library Trends, 1987
This extensive bibliography on library building includes 15 categories: bibliography; background; general; planning teams; building programs; alternatives to new buildings; academic libraries; public libraries; school libraries; special libraries; site selection; interior planning and equipment; maintenance; security; and moving. (MES)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design, Construction Programs
Building a New Library or Renovating an Old: Some Things To Consider.
McCabe, Gerard B. – 1980
This article provides suggestions for librarians who are planning for the construction of new library buildings or the renovation or conversion of older buildings. The recommendations are based on practical experience gained by a Director of University Libraries in the planning and construction of Tompkins-McCaw and James Branch Cabell Libraries…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design
An Architectural Strategy for Change.
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
Design Criteria for Microbiological Facilities at Fort Detrick. Volume II: Design Criteria
Army Biological Labs., Fort Detrick, MD. Industrial Health and Safety Div. – 1966
Volume II of a two-volume manual of design criteria, based primarily on biological safety considerations. It is prepared for the use of architect-engineers in designing new or modified microbiological facilities for Fort Detrick, Maryland. Volume II is divided into the following sections: (1) architectural, (2) heating, ventilating, and air…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Architecture, Building Conversion, Building Design
Design Features of the Physical Learning Environment for Collaborative, Project-Based Learning at the Community College Level
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Wolff, Susan J. – National Research Center for Career and Technical Education, 2003
The purpose of the study was to (a) determine the design features of the physical learning environment that support collaborative, project-based learning, and (b) to gain an understanding of the rationale for the selection of the features. The literature review indicated a need for changing learning expectations to prepare learners for rapidly…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Projects, Active Learning, Educational Environment