In fall 1995, North Carolina's Gaston College undertook a study of space utilization at the college's main campus. A local architectural firm was contracted to document the exact usage of space on campus, establish space requirements to meet present circumstances, and identify future needs. To determine current usage, plots of current and original…

Similarities and differences between outdoor education facilities using wildlife rehabilitation as an educational tool were examined. Data on funding sources, type and amount of public served, use of curriculum guides, statement of goals/objectives, and staff characteristics were obtained from questionnaires sent to 69 facilities. Findings…

The centralized warehouse concept as utilized by Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools is examined in this report detailing the operation of the warehouse facility and distribution system. After an executive summary, an addendum detailing comments by the staff of the Office of the Associate Superintendent for Supportive Services conflicting…

Educational facilities experts from a score of countries considered how changing economic and social conditions, as well as technological developments, will require redefinition both of existing educational facilities and of their use. Participants agreed that new needs are arising from demographic change, world recession, and unemployment. The…

This facilities utilization study resulted in the ranking of Toledo, Ohio, public secondary schools during the 1980-81 school year in eight areas: educational adequacy, operating costs, current and projected enrollment, alternate use, modernization potential, environment, building capacity, and traffic and safety. Individual weighting factors…

A survey was conducted in 1977 at North Carolina State University to determine students' opinions about activities of the Student Center, which include a complete food service and a variety of cultural activities such as classical music programs, rock concerts, theater, lectures, and films. The first survey was primarily related to food services…

This report focuses on predicting the various physical impacts that proposed magnet school programs will have on potential magnet school sites in Providence, Rhode Island. Included are brief descriptions of the secondary schools in Providence being considered for the magnet programs and a listing of prevailing standards and building regulations…

Procedures necessary for conducting facility inventories and space utilization studies for Idaho's higher education institutions are directed towards establishing a coordinated, comprehensive planning system. The specific objectives are to provide data necessary to plan intelligently for future facilities construction needs, and to provide some of…

The study establishes a university-wide space inventory system for the University of Guelph, Ontario which provides data about the utilization of available space. The inventory data establishes space requirements for instructional and related research needs, identifies amounts and location of space available for academic units needing interim…

Space layout and work flow patterns in the Audiovisual Center at Purdue University were studied with respect to effective space utilization and the need for planning space requirements in relationship to the activities being performed. Space and work areas were reorganized to facilitate the flow of work and materials between areas, and equipment…

This report summarizes the findings of a five-month study of Arlington pupil enrollment, including projections of future enrollments over the next five to ten years, utilization rates of elementary and junior high school facilities, and criteria for identifying candidate facilities for consolidation. In developing the forecast data, the committee…

This catalog of uncommon facilities in southern universities was developed in an effort to bring about more effective use of existing facilities, to reduce the need for duplicating certain facilities, and to increase learning and research opportunities. All of the facilities listed are available, under certain conditions, for use by students and…

Factors for the planning of functional, economical and safe laboratory facilities are discussed, with emphasis on the economical results of planning for a specific purpose and for the specific needs of each occupant. A questionnaire is suggested as a useful tool for determining requirements. Other areas for consideration include--(1) laboratory…

The major special feature of a planned college building is the application of Academic Building System (ABS) planning concepts to the building design and construction. The primary feature of this approach is total future flexibility of general academic space by use of movable and compatible subsystems. These subsystems appear in the form of…

This publication, comprising evaluative study results of the Northville, Michigan schools, illustrates the cost benefits of a 45-15 extended school year versus a traditional school year at the elementary level. Operational costs for elementary students are compared on a per pupil basis. Estimates from the Northville case study suggest that an…