The revision of this manual has as its purpose the necessary changes brought about by new building methods, changes in concepts of heating and lighting, new methods of instruction, and general modernization of all phases of education. The manual is intended to be useful to all those involved in the construction of school buildings from those who do the original planning to those who complete the final details of construction. The manual offers recommendations and suggestions as well as statutory provisions and State board regulations regarding school building construction. Mandatory regulations are designated by the word "small" and are underlined. Each paragraph has been numbered for reference purposes and for easy identification. (Author/MLF)