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Thomas, Phyllis Knapp – Library Journal, 1982
Describes three examples of the adaptation of an existing structure to meet library needs in Pennsylvania--a supermarket in Brookville, a Victorian residence in Franklin, and a bank in Haverford Township--noting location considerations, architect assistance, and library usage. Illustrations provided include floor plans. (EJS)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Design, Costs, Design Requirements
American School and University, 1975
Seven experts describe the elements that make college housing a success. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, College Housing, Design Preferences, Design Requirements
Nation's Schools and Colleges, 1974
Brief notes discuss recent developments such as converting gymnasiums to other uses; renovating buildings in a city university; and conversion of a streetcar barn into a university science center, using recycled materials. (JF)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, College Buildings, Elementary Schools, Facility Improvement
Download full textSHOBE, EARL J. – 1967
MODERNIZATION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS REQUIRES ADAPTATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF--(1) CONSTRUCTION QUALITY, (2) ROOM SIZE, (3) SITE CAPABILITY, AND (4) ARCHITECTURAL REMODELING POTENTIAL HELPS TO DETERMINE FEASIBILITY AND APPROACH METHOD. ANALYSIS OF FIVE APPROACHES FOR CREATING ADDITIONS TO A SPECIFIC…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Building Obsolescence, Facility Expansion, Facility Improvement
Klepser, James E., Ed. – 1973
In recent times, adequate space for education has become critical and fewer dollars are available for new school construction. Recently built facilities are sometimes overcrowded and often lack the flexibility to respond to new concepts of educational programing. As a result, planners are turning to other means for solving critical space needs…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Educational Facilities, Environmental Influences, Facility Improvement
Graves, Ben E. – Nation's Schools, 1974
Describes two award-winning school remodeling projects. (DN)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Case Studies, Educational Facilities, Elementary Schools
Graves, Ben E. – AIA Journal, 1972
Descriptors: Air Structures, Building Conversion, Classroom Furniture, Educational Facilities Design
Sullivan, Raphael P. – Sch Shop, 1969
Descriptors: Adult Students, Building Conversion, Dropouts, Facility Improvement
Graves, Ben E. – American School Board Journal, 1975
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Construction Needs, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
PDF pending restorationCouncil of Educational Facility Planners, Columbus, OH. – 1976
The importance of basing any school renovation on a thorough examination of the district educational philosophy and needs is stressed throughout the abstracts in this digest. Fourteen annotations from documents and journals in the ERIC system discuss why, when, and how to remodel schools. An additional 18 brief annotations about school renovation…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Architectural Barriers, Building Conversion, Educational Facilities Improvement
American School and University, 1973
The Louisville Board of Education recently renovated two downtown commercial buildings for a surprisingly small sum of money. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Building Conversion, Construction Costs, Facility Improvement
American School and University, 1972
Case study of one school that was originally a milking machine factory and another of a vocational training center that was originally a post office. (Author)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Cost Effectiveness, Facility Case Studies, Facility Improvement
Peer reviewedBurgin, William R. – North Carolina Libraries, 1997
Renovation, addition, and adaptive reuse of existing facilities offer many advantages over new construction: savings, preservation of historical or architecturally significant buildings, preservation of traditional location, and faster relocation to a more desirable location. Discusses building criteria: structure, hazardous materials, siting,…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Construction Costs, Cost Effectiveness, Criteria
Dober, Richard P. – AGB Reports, 1976
Presents the rationale for recycling campus building (renovating, remodeling, and reconstructing) for functional, aesthetic, and financial reasons. Emphasizes the need for long-range planning. (JT)
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Campus Planning, College Buildings, Educational Facilities
Procedures for Review and Approval of School Building Plans and for Inspection of Building Projects.
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of School Planning. – 1967
With regard to the general statutes of North Carolina which require the approval of plans for new school buildings, this booklet outlines the procedures to be followed by local boards of education in securing a certificate of approval from the Division of School Planning of the State Department of Public Instruction for each school building…
Descriptors: Building Conversion, Construction Programs, Educational Facilities Improvement, Facility Expansion
