A heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system conserves energy by generating heat from laboratories and shop equipment. (EC)

Better utilization of facilities through consideration of the factors presented in the article can help meet the spatial needs for relevant and responsible vocational education programs. (Author/EC)

Describes the Mobile Equipment Modules (MEM) system in Duluth, Minnesota. MEM is a way to hold down costs and increase learning opportunities by consolidating purchases of expensive shop equipment within the school district, grouping the equipment in modules, and scheduling and moving it from school to school as needed. (MF)

Described is an innovative plan by which two community colleges and the electronic engineering department of a nearby university joined, under terms of a reciprocal agreement, to transfer a new electronics technology from an industry setting (the research laboratory) to the two colleges which performed needed work for the laboratory. (Author/AJ)

The author explains why industrial teachers should incorporate additional media in the instructional process on a regular basis and discusses ways for the teacher to use audiovisual aids in shop lesson plans to strengthen and enhance teaching techniques. (MF)